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Fire/Disaster Services
R.C.M.P.
Fire Department
R.C.M.P.
Citizens on Patrol
Citizens On Patrol is an R.C.M.P. initiated program, developed to take advantage of Community interest in policing. The main objective of the program is to provide proactive, community based police patrols with crime prevention as the key goal. This group of volunteers are an asset to the community by acting as the "eyes and ears" for the Airdrie R.C.M.P.
If you are interested in joining or are looking for more information please contact the Town Office at 946-5565.
Municipal Enforcement Unit
The Municipal Enforcement Unit is a relatively new form of law enforcement for the Town of Crossfield. Established in 2004, the unit patrols the town limits with two officers.
Community Peace Officer P.A. (Pat) Tetley, a retired 25-year veteran of the Calgary police service, worked his way from patrol cars to that of detective/sergeant in the organized crime section. There he participated in the investigation of major crimes, and is recognized internationally as an expert regarding illegal drugs.
The second officer is usually a trainee, who is supplementing a career choice in law enforcement by completing a practicum with the municipal enforcement unit.
Council under the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, the Police Act, and the Community Peace Officer Regulation appoints municipal law enforcement officers.
The Town of Crossfield employs Community Peace Officers for the purpose of enforcing various sections of the following legislation and all regulations within the town:
- The Animal Protection Act
- The Dangerous Dogs Act
- The Environmental Protection And Enhancement Act
- The Fuel Tax Act
- The Gaming And Liquor Act
- The Line And Fence Act
- The Petty Trespass Act
- The Provincial Offences Procedure Act
- The Public Highways Development Act
- The Stray Animals Act
- The Traffic Safety Act
- The Trespass To Premises Act
To contact a member of the Municipal Enforcement Office please call (403) 946-4998.
Project T.R.U.S.T.
The Municipal Enforcement Unit has implemented a new program entitled "T.R.U.S.T." Town Response To Unify Safety Trends.
This initiative is televised on channel 117 or 309 if you have a cable box. The community channel informs the town residents of upcoming events sponsored by the municipal enforcement unit. For example: When the Municipal Enforcement Unit is specifically targeting particular by-laws (i.e.: speeding, or unattached trailers, or trees overhanging the sidewalk) the announcement is televised, to offer the residents the opportunity to correct these issues. Each program runs for a minimum of 2 weeks.
Community
The Municipal Enforcement Unit enjoys the association with the "Citizens on Patrol" organization, and other stakeholder agencies.
From interacting with students of all grades, to educating the seniors regarding the protection of their property, the Municipal Enforcement Unit is available 24 hours per day.
See the Municipal Enforcement Unit participating in "Pete Knight Days", both in the parade, and at the rodeo.
School and Playground Zones
Priority attention is paid to school and playground zones, as well as crosswalks to protect our children. During the school year the unit patrols these areas extensively with a zero tolerance approach to traffic infractions. The community response is overwhelmingly positive.
Radar
The Municipal Enforcement Unit marked cruiser/truck is equipped with radar. One of the most emphatic concerns of the residents is speeding within the town limits. The entire town has a posted speed limit of 30 kilometers per hour. Radar enforcement of this law has seriously diminished the numbers of speeding infractions, which ultimately results in safer streets.
Volunteer Fire Department
The Crossfield Volunteer Fire Department exists to protect and prevent fire loss and/or damage to the citizens of the Town of Crossfield and the Municipal District of Rocky View surrounding Crossfield, while maintaining the highest level of professionalism.
Responding to the individuals who live in the community, do business here, visit or are just passing through our response area is crucial, and we will respond to their emergencies in their time of need.
Continual training and upgrading is very important—as is the training of our citizens to become more fire safe. This, in turn, will help prevent fires and make the community safer.
The Crossfield Volunteer Fire Department is involved in the many fundraisers for various causes as well as providing ambassadors to represent our community in an utmost professional manner.
For more information on the Crossfield Volunteer Fire Department or to become a volunteer firefighter, contact the Fire Chief Joe Holstein or the Deputy Fire Chief Ben Niven at:
Crossfield Fire Hall 946-4285 Town of Crossfield 946-5565
More Information
1926 Studebaker - restored the Crossfield Volunteer Fire Dept
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