Okotoks Town Council approved the 2025 RCMP’s Annual Performance Plan and Okotoks Municipal Enforcement’s (OME) priorities during the May 12 Regular Meeting.
Both agencies collected feedback from the 2025 Public Safety Survey to determine local policing and community safety strategies that aligned with what matters most to residents.
“Hearing from the community is essential to determine what their priorities are from a community safety perspective,” said Mayor Tanya Thorn. “When residents take the time to share their experiences, it helps us make more informed decisions. This feedback helps to focus enforcement and policing efforts on what matters most to the people of Okotoks.”
This is the second year the town has undertaken a joint community engagement approach to local policing strategies.
“This year’s engagement gave us a clearer picture of what matters most to residents, and hearing from those we serve is important,” said Vikram Kulkarni, municipal enforcement manager.
OME priorities include traffic enforcement, noise, nuisance, and unsightly properties.
Meanwhile, the RCMP will focus on traffic safety, crime reduction, and proactive police visibility.
The 2025 Public Safety Survey and Public Safety Open House provided residents with in-person and online opportunities to share their input on policing needs in the community.
The survey was available from Feb. 18 to March 4 and received 473 responses, with the open house welcoming 55 attendees.
“Listening to the community is a key part of our planning process,” said Mike Zinck, Okotoks RCMP detachment commander. “We’re grateful to all those who participated in the survey or joined us at the Open House. Your input is helping us better align our work with local expectations.”