Janel Smith-Duguid

The meeting included reports from the RCMP Officer in Charge, the Director of Protective Services, and Municipal Enforcement, covering crime trends, staffing, training, and community engagement. Council updates were provided regarding strategic plans, land use bylaws, and housing projects. Additional discussions included the committee's involvement in upcoming events, development of a new policing committee for Parkland, a detachment award program, and a review of meeting registration processes. The committee also deferred the discussion of GOA Module Training to the next session.

The committee reviewed the RCMP Officer in Charge report regarding staffing and traffic files, and received a presentation on the Annual Policing Priorities, which included the selection of focus areas such as crime prevention, intelligence-led policing, and community relations. Updates were provided concerning recent council events and upcoming infrastructure projects. Additionally, the committee discussed the upcoming AAPG conference, approved the purchase of a CAPG membership, and reviewed administrative items related to training and internal communication.

The meeting included a public discussion regarding bylaw enforcement concerns. Reports were provided by the RCMP, the Director of Protective Services, and Municipal Enforcement regarding crime trends, staffing, community engagement, and public education efforts. Council provided updates on new bylaws and community developments, while other members shared updates on AAPG committee activities and policing committee participation. The committee approved sending a member to the upcoming AAPG Conference, reviewed budget status, and discussed the progress of GOA module training.

The council received a presentation from the Parks Services department regarding staffing, updates to the Parkland Bylaw, the utilization of soil from the Aquatics Centre for the Bike Skills Park, and a federal tree planting grant. Updates were provided on the City Council Strategic Plan, and preparations for upcoming youth-oriented community events and festivals were discussed. The agenda also included planning for regional conferences, strategic plan presentations, social media strategies, and coordination of monthly column submissions for the Fort Record.

The committee reviewed reports from the RCMP on files of interest, ongoing investigations, and statistics. The Director of Protective Services provided updates on bylaw correspondence, the detachment OIC position, and the ATE program conclusion. The Municipal Enforcement report included staff updates, training reports, community event planning, and trends in speeding and vehicle insurance violations. Additionally, the committee discussed the direction of the AAPG, upcoming conference registration, meeting goals, public guest procedures, and communication initiatives.