Foothills County Policing
Office: 403-933-6600
Non-Emergency complaints: 403-933-4262
Email: KFoothillsEngagement@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
MOUNTIE MOMENTS
Foothills County Policing
RCMP Turner Valley Detachment
Read the Original PDF documents here
September 1, 2023
Diamond Valley RCMP are reaching out to anyone that is thinking of, or has a house/apartment that is pet friendly to rent to one of our recently hired employees. If you have something that is coming up or have knowledge of something please contact (403) 933-6600 and ask to speak with Vanessa.
I recently attended an Okotoks Area Rural Crime Watch Meeting and during this meeting it was learnt that the residents would like to see some stats within the area. Please find the following stats that are broken down for the three communities; Diamond Valley, High River and Okotoks.
| Diamond Valley & Rural Area | High River & Rural Area | Okotoks & Rural Area | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sexual Assaults | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Assaults | 3 | 3 | 17 |
| Forceable Confinement | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Extortion | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Criminal Harassment | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| Uttering Threats | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Break & Enter | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Theft of Motor Vehicle | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| Theft over $5000 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Theft under $5000 | 8 | 7 | 16 |
| Possession of Stolen Property | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Fraud | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| Mischief Damage to Property | 9 | 5 | 11 |
| Mischief Other | 5 | 1 | 7 |
| Offensive Weapons | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Disturbing the Peace | 2 | 2 | 15 |
| Fail to Comply with Court Order/Breaches | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| Resist Arrest or Obstruct Peace Officer | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Other Criminal Code | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Indecent Act | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Child Pornography | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Public Mischief | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Drug Enforcement - Possession | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Drug Enforcement - Trafficking | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Liquor Act | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mental Health Act | 6 | 16 | 9 |
| Other Provincial Acts | 27 | 11 | 36 |
| Municipal Bylaws | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Fatal Motor Vehicle Collisions | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Injury Motor Vehicle Collisions | 17 | 6 | 30 |
| Property Damage Motor Vehicle Collisions - Reportable | 58 | 21 | 87 |
| Property Damage Motor Vehicle Collisions - Non- Reportable | 5 | 6 | 4 |
| Roadside Suspension - Alcohol | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| Impaired Driving Investigations | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Traffic Offences - Provincial | 154 | 315 | 318 |
| Traffic Offences - Criminal Code | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| False Alarms | 3 | 0 | 16 |
| False Abandoned 911 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Suspicious Person/Vehicle/Property | 15 | 16 | 20 |
| Persons Reported Missing | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Breach of Peace | 0 | 1 | 9 |
**New Rule for Passing Roadside Workers and Snowplows**
Effective September 1st, 2023, when motorists pass a stopped roadside worker’s vehicle with its lights flashing, the driver must:
- Move over to leave one lane of space, if possible, when passing a roadside worker’s vehicle;
- Allow a vehicle to safely merge to leave one lane of space; and
- Slow down to 60 km/h or the posted speed limit, which is lower, when passing in the adjacent lane, nearest the stopped vehicle.
Violators that choose to ignore this can see a fine of $203.00 plus a surcharge and 3 demerit points.
Rules for vehicles passing snowplows have also changed. Drivers cannot pass a snowplow if:
- The view along the side of the snowplow is obstructed;
- Overtaking/passing the snow plow would impede its operation; or
- Overtaking/passing the snowplow in unsafe.
The penalty for a violation is $270.00 fine plus surcharge and 3 demerit points.
Please share the road and drive safe.
The phone number for the Turner Valley Detachment administration line is 403.933.6600.
The non-emergency complaint line remains is 403.933.4262.
The emergency line will always be 9-1-1.