Pouce Bear Cruisers and ticket ‘quotas‘ TheHahonRegWPblkeServkeanmyourquesuomasflny relate to traffic, crime and community policing. This month, you ask: Why are so many Halton police vehicles unmarked or have lowâ€"visiâ€" bility markings? and Do police have a monthly ticket quota? By Staff Sergeant Craig Platt HALTON REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE The Halton Regional Police Service continues to advance traffic safety in our community in an effort to keep Halton the safest large municâ€" ipality in Canada. We employ a multiâ€"faceted proactive approach utilizing social media, conâ€" | performance measures ventional media, electronic message boards, | based on the type of job public speaking engagements and other comâ€" they are doing. For frontâ€"line officers, relevant munityâ€"based programs and initiatives aimed | and appropriate Provincial Offence Notice, or at focusing public attention on road safety. ticket, issuance is expected and monitored Daily, our officers vigorously monitor drivâ€" regularly, but there is no specific quota sought. ing behaviours. We utilize the most effective Halton residents continue to identify traffic equipment for the task at hand. issues as being a major concern and enforceâ€" Like other services across the country, our ofâ€" | ment activities focus on these areas. ficers conduct traffic enforcement activities | The objective of traffic enforcement is to enâ€" using a variety of vehicles, including both | courage drivers to voluntarily comply with fully marked (approximately threeâ€"quarters of | traffic laws. We will continue to take a strategic our fleet) and uniquely marked vehicles (apâ€" | approach to traffic safety in order to achieve proximately oneâ€"quarter of our fleet). optimal community safety and wellâ€"being. Our frontâ€"line vehicles are equipped with full | Thank you for your questions and remember: emergency lighting packages and include an | if you witness dangerous driving, report it. audible siren, which can be activated by aM | www and click on the Ask officer in an emergency to increase visibility. _ | _ q Cop link to submit a question for this feature, As for monthly quotas, each police officer has which appears monthly in the Champion. STEVENSON -“s‘.‘ [,(/"4"‘ A 905.842.3838 PsYCHOLOGY lz If $ * Psychological Assessment & Therapy for io Children, Teens, Adults, Couples & Families § Our compassionate associates have expertise in g evidenceâ€"based treatments for a wide range of difficulties. CAREER COUNSELLING DEPRESSION SELFâ€"ESTEEM PARENTING i CTRUM ANXKIETY/STRESS EATING DISORDERS _ AUTISM SPE RELATIONSHIPS SELFâ€"HARM SCHOOL REFUSAL GRIEF ANGER ADHD ut A Performance Transmissions « «& & Standard « imports & Domestic Cars * Trucks & 4X4‘S » Clutches & Differentials g s WhiÂ¥el! Drive » Front Axie Repairs e Free Diagnostics e Guaranteed Service + Warranties * ° Free Towing Within 10km e Classic Cars e Fleet Vehicies 156 + 905â€"878â€"8 157 Our Information Centre is open. We‘re hoping to hear from you if we haven‘t already. mn-mc-no‘.rmmmn.u-m MILTON luesday to Friday â€" 12 to 4 p. Saturday â€" 10 a m »z:: hgg'mcs milton@cn.ca : www.cnmilton.ca â€"@CNRailway â€" 1.800.216.9466