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Is EPS a police service?
Although legislation does allow for a significant amount of authority to attend to the concerns of the community, the Council of the District of Lakeland has not established a Police Service under The Police Act, 1990. Policing is provided by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and within the municipality two detachments of the RCMP (Prince Albert and the Prince Albert National Park) provide that service.
Part of the mandate of EPS is to work closely with these detachments as well as other law enforcement agencies. Other agencies we work with include Provincial and Federal Conservation Officers, Highway Traffic Officers, and Public Health Officers. What do you do?
EPS provides service to the municipality in primarily non-criminal code enforcement. Our priorities are set by the Board that oversees the Department. Part of the mandate of EPS is to work closely with RCMP detachments as well as other law enforcement agencies. Other agencies we work with include Provincial and Federal Conservation Officers, Office of the Fire Commissioner, Highway Traffic Officers, and Public Health Officers. When did this start?
EPS has evolved since starting service in 2006. Our staffing includes staff and agents including:
Through municipal, provincial and federal designation our staffs is able to enforce a variety of law within Lakeland and Saskatchewan. What else can you tell me?
EPS is governed by a board appointed annually by council. The duty of the board is to provide general direction, establish policies and identify priorities for EPS, and to ensure an effective and an efficient service is provided within EPS framework. They are also the direct liaison to our policing agency, the RCMP. We want all persons living, visiting, or traveling through our community to be able to enjoy our municipality while being respectful to other people and the environment. What do I do if I am stopped by an officer?
If you are operating a vehicle and see the red lights, do not panic, safely pull over to the right side of the road. Remain in your vehicle and wait until the officer approaches the vehicle. You and your passengers should remain seated in the vehicle, unless the peace officer directs you otherwise. Sometimes it may take several minutes for the officer to attend to your vehicle. If you are stopped during dark hours, it is helpful to have the interior dome light turned on. In Saskatchewan, should a peace officer make a demand for your driver licence, vehicle registration and insurance it must be provided. If you are issued a ticket, please do not engage in an argument with the officer. Should you disagree with the reasons for the ticket being issued you shall be entitled to address your concerns at Provincial Court. What duties are assigned to the officers?
The officer’s primary duties are to ensure public safety by protecting life and property while preserving the peace within the community. Other duties and expectations include;
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