Community Peace Officer

Provincial Statute Enforcement

• Enforce any provincial statue of a regulatory nature for which enforcement authority has been granted, through the terms of a Peace Officer Appointment, including but not limited to:
  • Traffic Safety Act and Associated Regulations
  • Public Highways Development Act
  • Provincial Offences Procedures Act
  • Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis Act
  • Animal Protection Act
  • Dangerous Dogs Act
  • Trespass to Premises Act
  • Petty Trespass Act
  • Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act
  • Municipal Government Act

Traffic Enforcement

• Enforcement of private passenger and commercial vehicle traffic throughout the municipality

• Patrol the County on a regular basis placing emphasis on general traffic enforcement, axel weight enforcement and commercial vehicle safety enforcement.
• Enforce road ban orders passed by Council.
• Investigate complaints, accidents and disputes and take appropriate action to render assistance and enforce the laws that are within the Community Peace Officer’s jurisdiction.
• Provide assistance and cooperation to all other County departments and other law enforcement agencies in the performance of their duties.
• Issue provincial violation tickets to ensure appropriate penalties are imposed for infractions of laws that are within the Community Peace Officer’s jurisdiction.

Animal Control

• Enforcement of the Animal Protection and Dangerous Dogs Acts.
• Apprehension, transport and handling of dogs is required.

Other Provincial Statutes

• Investigate and take appropriate action in relation to complaints received or officer located contraventions of all provincial statutes documented on the Peace Officer Appointment.

Municipal Bylaw Enforcement

• As a Bylaw Enforcement Officer, appointed pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, responsible for the enforcement of municipal bylaws including but not limited to:
• Traffic Safety Bylaw
• Community Standards Bylaw
• Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw
• Dark Sky Bylaw
• Land Use Bylaw
• Enforcement includes receiving complaints and inquiries, investigation of complaints, advising responsible parties of infractions, seeking compliance through education and/or providing direction and, when required, taking remedial and/or enforcement action against the responsible parties.
• Investigate and take appropriate action, including the apprehension of dogs, in relation to dog complaints.
• Assist in mediating neighbourhood disputes.

General Responsibilities

• Ensure that all equipment and patrol vehicles are maintained properly.
• Maintain a safe working environment and report all safety concerns to direct supervisor.
• Liaise with other Community Peace Officers, Bylaw Enforcement Officers, RCMP and Provincial agencies as required.
• Provide to the Manager of Enforcement Services monthly, annual or other reports as the Manager of Enforcement may require from time to time.
• Assist as required in the preparation of annual budgets for law enforcement activities within the boundaries of the County, which are within the jurisdiction of the Community Peace Officer.
• Provide effective public relations between the County and its residents in relation to law enforcement including educational, promotional and safety programs and provide information and/or assistance to the public relative to statutory or bylaw inquiries.
• Perform other duties as assigned from time to time.
• Take the official oath as prescribed in the Peace Officer (Ministerial) Regulation AR 312/2006.

Prosecutions

• Investigate complaints thoroughly ensuring all proper documentation is prepared / gathered for all prosecutions, including the issuance / gathering of summons, subpoenas, witness statements, court briefs, affidavits, etc.
• Provide assistance to others and related reports to the County’s solicitors and insurers.