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Bylaw & RCMP - Who does what?

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝘆𝗹𝗮𝘄 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗱𝗼?
 
Bylaw Officers are hired by the town or city to enforce local rules. They investigate complaints, conduct inspections, and respond to concerns from residents and businesses regarding bylaw violations. Their job is to keep neighbourhoods clean, safe, and orderly. They handle things like:

• Animal control (barking dogs, licensing, stray pets)
• Noise complaints during business hours
• Parking infractions on municipal property
• Untidy yards or unsightly premises
• Fire pit and backyard burning violations
• Business license enforcement
• Sidewalk snow and ice removal

They can issue tickets, warnings, and compliance notices related to the above matters, but they do not investigate or enforce criminal laws. It’s important to remember that Bylaw Officers cannot arrest individuals or pursue criminal investigations. Concerns about criminal activity should be addressed directly with the RCMP. Dealing with escalating issues in the community—especially when individuals are acting unpredictably or dangerously—is the responsibility of the RCMP. Also, please be aware of the differences between the role of a Bylaw Officer and that of a Peace Officer. The Town of Grimshaw’s Bylaw Officer does not have the same enforcement authority as a Peace Officer, and does not carry a weapon, drive a marked enforcement vehicle or wear a marked uniform. To contact the Town of Grimshaw’s Bylaw Officer, call 780-332-4626 or email akonowalyk@grimshaw.ca..
 
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗖𝗠𝗣 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲?
 
The RCMP is a police service that enforces provincial and federal laws, including the Criminal Code. They handle things like:

• Theft, assault, mischief, and other crimes
• Drug-related offences
• Impaired or dangerous driving
• Domestic violence and emergencies
• Break-ins and property crime
• Trespassing
• Traffic enforcement
 
The RCMP can investigate, arrest, and lay criminal charges. For emergencies or to report suspicious or criminal activity, call 911. To reach the non-emergency complaint line, call 780-624-6611, and for non-emergency calls and inquiries, call 780-624-6677.