From Wetaskiwin RCMP:

On July 19, Wetaskiwin RCMP conducted an Enhanced Enforcement shift in conjunction with numerous support units including: Wetaskiwin General Investigation Section, RCMP Rural Crime Reduction Project, Integrated Traffic Units, Stony Plain and Bashaw RCMP members, and Wetaskiwin City Peace Officers.  

The Wetaskiwin RCMP will be conducting enhanced enforcement shifts throughout the summer months in ongoing efforts to reduce property related offences and high risk driving behaviours.

As a result of this enforcement effort the following statistics were recorded:

  • ·4 Check Stops
  • ·602 vehicle checks
  • ·54 Provincial violation tickets issued
  • ·20 individuals arrested for various offences
  • ·32 compliance checks completed
  • ·13 Criminal Code charges laid
  • ·3 other offences/drug related charges

Wetaskiwin RCMP commends the support received on this initiative from the numerous units committed to reducing crime in the City and County of Wetaskiwin and Town of Millet.

These enhanced enforcement shifts are in alignment with KDivision’s Crime Reduction Strategy with collaborative partnerships targeting enforcement and patrols aimed at disrupting criminal and/or illegal activities.