Posted June 22, 2009

For the fourth year in a row, Spruce Grove will have enhanced RCMP presence on weekends and late evenings through the summer months.

RCMP officers will be more visible in the community, adding foot and bicycle patrols to their regular vehicle patrols, through to the end of the September long weekend.

“The RCMP’s enhanced summer schedule helps keep our community safe during a season when there is a lot going on here,” says Mayor Stuart Houston. “People are spending more time outside, and our special events draw a lot of visitors.”

Bike and foot patrols give officers better access to areas like parks and trails which are more popular at this time of the year. The RCMP officers will also continue to work with Spruce Grove’s Community Peace Officers to integrate their coverage of events like Canada Day celebrations and Grove Cruise, which draw large numbers of people to the city each summer.

“Having a more visible RCMP presence also gives us more opportunities to meet and get to know our local police officers,” says Mayor Houston. “Having that close relationship with them is an important aspect of our Safe City initiative, which helps make Spruce Grove the community of choice.”