From RCIPS Tue, Mar 1, 2016 at 11:52 AM

Last week (through 28 February) RCIPS officers were stepping up enforcement on the road and elsewhere in the Eastern Districts. In the course of the week (through Sunday, 28 February) Eastern officers responded to 77 incidents, made 11 arrests (for drug-related offences, DUIs, one burglary where property was recovered, and outstanding warrants), issued 58 traffic prosecutions and served 31 summons.

“Through more strategic patrol patterns and targeted traffic operations, we have found that both our targeted and proactive enforcement is becoming more productive,” said Chief Inspector Frank Owens, Area Commander for the Eastern Districts. “My current focus is on burglary and the illegal and dangerous riding of motorcycles and dirt bikes, which is an obnoxious nuisance affecting the quality of life of residents in the area,” he added.

Officers have been increasing road enforcement as well, especially on the weekends. Last Sunday (28 February) alone officers issued 19 citations and arrested four persons in two vehicles for drug-related offences.

C/I Owens warned drivers that the weekend operations would continue.

“Speeding and driving under the influence are two main complaints from residents regarding road traffic on weekends,” he added, “and we intend to send a message that the Eastern Districts are not a place for weekend drinking and racing.”