The Community Peace Officer is responsible for the investigation and enforcement of Municipal bylaws, Provincial Statutes, investigations of business licenses and damage of Town of Nanton property, and insuring proactive policing.

As a Peace Officer, the overall duty is to protect people and property and to preserve and maintain the public peace.

Key Areas:

• Ensure public compliance with various Town bylaws,

• Provide information and interpretation of Municipal bylaw and Provincial Statute requirements to Town residents,

• Administer Town bylaws, and

• Support and promote the mission, goals, objectives, and policies and procedures of the Town of Nanton.

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Public Safety

As a Special Constable appointed under the Alberta Police Act, enforce the following seven (7) Provincial Statutes:

When applicable, authority to enforce the Criminal Code is restricted to arresting, detaining and transporting impaired drivers and executing warrants, or acting under the direction of the RCMP.

As the Enforcement Officer appointed under the Municipal Government Act, enforce Municipal bylaws including:

In accordance with the Municipal Government Act,  the Bylaw Enforcement Officer is a Designated Officer.

The Enforcement Officer time is to be equally divided between patrolling and enforcing.

Enforcing Duties Include:

• Receiving complaints and inquiries, Investigation of complaints, advising responsible parties of infractions, and taking remedial actions and/or following enforcement procedures.

• Advising responsible parties of infractions, and laying of charges if founded.

• Prepare all necessary documents for prosecution of offenders including summons, subpoenas, witness statements, and court briefs, etc.

• Assist Town personnel in dealing with bylaw infractions such as Snow Removal, Garbage pick-up, by educating and/or prosecuting violators.

• Administer the Municipal Government Act Regulations for the disposal of lost property (ie. Bike auctions).

Animal Control

• Administer the Animal Control Bylaw by preparing enforcement documentation, investigate complaints, and audit titles.

• Advise dog tag requirements and maintain dog tag purchase records.

• Record all missing and found dog reports.

• Work with kennels, SPCA and other control related agencies.

• Conduct public awareness programs.

• Ensure all animal control needs are met, and recommend appropriate policies and procedures to meet community needs.

Business Licensing

• Investigate business activities in the Town to ensure compliance with Municipal Bylaws.

Other Duties

• Assist RCMP as requested

• Prepare monthly reports

• Prepare annual operating budget

• Assist in public safety programs (Bike Rodeo, Check Stops)

• Prepare bylaw enforcement records for Protective Services Committee

• Liaise with the Protective Services Committee

The Enforcement Officer is a statutory position of the Municipal Government Act for the purpose of ensuring compliance with Municipal Bylaws.  Appointment as a Special Constable under the Alberta Police Act allows the incumbent to enforce Provincial Statutes.

Constable George Woof has been employed with the Town of Nanton since October 1, 2003.  Before that, he worked as an Auxiliary constable for two and a half years with the Town of Black Diamond.  George's background is quite diverse - he first started in the Canadian Armed Forces as an Armored Gunner and Driver with the Lord Strathcona Horse (Royal Canadian).  After the military, he was the Operations Manager for a K-9 Alarm response company in Calgary.  George has done a lot of private security for many executives and corporations, including the security for Global Television during the G-8.  George was also a Provincial Correctional Officer.  Cst. George Woof is a qualified Taser instructor, O.C. Spray instructor as well as a Dangerous Goods Inspector.  He is qualified in Radar and Laser Operations Intoxiliyzer 400D, P.P.C.T., Baton, and has completed the Alberta Special Constable Legal  program as well as several Officer Safety programs.

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