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Taber Police Service members conducting firearms qualifications today.

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On May 11th, 2017, Cst Schneider participated in the Taber College Ford "Drive 4ur" Community" event hosted at LT Westlake School. This event helped in raising funds for LT Westlake School.

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On May 24, 2017, TCAD will be hosting a "Drug Over Dinner" event. Please see the attached information for details

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TPS recognized by the Director of Law Enforcement ************************************************************************* On April 27, 2017, Chief of Police, Graham Abela, met with Assistant Deputy Minister, Director of Law Enforcement, Bill Sweeney. Mr. Sweeney presented Chief Abela with a certificate from the Minister of Justice and the Solicitor General recognizing the Taber Police Service for successfully completing an audit to determine compliance with the Alberta Provincial Policing Standards. Every 5 years an independent audit team reviews policies and police practices in all 10 municipal and First-Nations police services. This audit provides the public with confidence that the police service of jurisdiction is providing adequate and effective policing.

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New riders are pedaling away. Come on down and cheer on our riders!

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Today members of the Taber Police Service will be participating in the Alberta Law Enforcement Torch Ride Cycle for a Cause event taking place at Park Place Mall in Lethbridge. The participants will be riding from 10am - 6pm to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics.

Taber Police have been busy in the past 48 hours. An 18 year old Taber man, new to this community, is in police custody and charges are pending against him for 2 counts of break and enter commit theft, possession of stolen property under $5000, 2 counts of obstructing a police officer, 4 counts of breach of a young offender probation order, and two provincial offences. This investigation commenced April 14, 2017 after Taber Police received 911 calls of a man entering a bedroom where the occupants were sleeping. Startled, the home owners awoke and scared the suspect away. Stolen from the home was a laptop and a purse. Shortly thereafter, another 911 call was received that that a male had entered another occupied home in the vicinity and was scared off by the occupants. Taber Police encountered the man who ran across a school field and jumped a fence. A cordon was established and a K-9 search conducted. The suspect could not be found, however, the lap top and purse were recovered. On April 20, 2017, Taber Police patrolling encountered a male dressed only in his underwear on a residential street. On approach, the male ran from police. The constable working recognized him as the same male from the April 14 incidents. The male was arrested and is currently in police custody. The name of the man will not be released at this time pending the official laying of charges. ************************************************************************* This morning, around 6 am, a Taber Police Constable was heading home after working all night on the break and enter investigations of the 14th of April when the officer encountered a side by side off highway vehicle being driven on 56th Street and 52nd Avenue. The officer stopped the vehicle and determined quickly it was stolen out of the back yard of a residence some 8 blocks away. Upon search of the suspect, police are alleging that numerous stolen items were found in his possession associated with a series of crimes that have occurred in the Taber area during the past 2 weeks. A 35 year old Lethbridge man is in custody at the Taber Police station. Charges pending include possession of stolen property over $5000, personation with intent, and numerous other property related offences. ************************************************************************* Early this morning, Taber Police received a 911 call reporting a disturbance coming from a residence. On arrival Taber Police were met by a distraught women who reported being assaulted. A 35 year old Taber man was arrested at the scene and the investigation commenced. Police are alleging a serious assault and charges are pending for assault, choking with intent to overcome resistance, and unlawful confinement. The name of the accused is not being released due to formal charges not being sworn at this time and to protect the identity of the victim. I am proud of and impressed with this police work…great job TPS team. Chief Abela

It is our experience that parking laws are often known but, by some, rarely followed. The ease of pulling left wheel to curb, or stopping at your mail box facing the wrong way can be tempting. But each of these activities are against the Traffic Safety Act. From a safety perspective, to park against the flow of traffic means that, at some point, the driver must have driven in the wrong lane. This compromises public safety, is a poor driving habit, and can lead to collisions. Indicated in this post are the most common parking concerns we see as Taber Police. There are many more offenses, but these are the main offenses we see daily. We are enforcing these laws and ask that the public take note, pay attention, and obey the rules of the road and parking regulations. Park on a sidewalk/boulevard $78.00 Park on a crosswalk/part of crosswalk $78.00 Park within 5 meters of a stop/yield sign $78.00 Park within 5 meters of a fire hydrant $78.00 Park within 1.5 meters of a private driveway $78.00 Improperly parallel park (left wheel to curb) $78.00 Park within 5 meters near side of a marked crosswalk $78.00 We often see people make a U-turn to enter angle parking on the opposite side of the road. This is not permitted and U-turn tickets are often written for this offence. We ask that everyone pay a little more attention to the parking laws, not only for public safety, but also so you don’t end up paying a fine.

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Commemorating The Battle of Vimy Ridge ***************************************************************************** On Sunday, April 9th, 2017, representatives from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 20, the Ladies Auxiliary Branch, the Southern Alberta Society of United Nations Veterans in Peace Keeping, the Taber Police Service, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Taber Fire Department were on hand to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. The participating groups along with members of the public held separate Sunrise and Sunset Ceremonies at our local Cenotaph in Honour of the efforts made by the primarily Canadian Corps which has become a symbol of Canadian national achievement and sacrifice. The Canadian flag situated at the Taber Police Service was lowered to half staff throughout the day in Honour of this occasion.

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New Taber Police Service Constable ***************************************************************************** On Monday April 10th, 2017, the Taber Police Service officially welcomed, and presented Constable Lexi Nedokus with her badge. Constable Nedokus was officially sworn in as a member of the Taber Police Service on March 31, 2017. Constable Nedokus was hired to fill the newly implemented position of Community Standards Officer (CSO) within the Taber Police Service ranks. Constable Nedokus’ responsibilities are enforcement of a wide variety of selected enforcement around community standards issues including; unsightly premises, noxious weeds, animal control, business licencing and several other Town of Taber Bylaw Offences, Traffic Offences, and various Provincial Offences. The Taber Police Service is excited to welcome Constable Nedokus to our team.

Here's a video of Sr. Cst. Mat Champagne working with Lethbridge Police Service Cst. Braylon Hyggen and PSD Myke at Law Days 2017. Cst. Champagne even volunteered to let Myke take a bite.

*****************************************************************************CORRECTION TO RELEASE ISSUED ON MARCH 31, 2017 ***************************************************************************** Traffic Stop Leads to Recovery of Stolen Property During the afternoon of March 29, 2017, members of the Taber Police Service conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle after observing that the driver was talking on a cell phone. The driver of the vehicle was arrested for impaired driving. The investigation determined that the male driver did not have a valid operators licence and that the vehicle was not insured or registered. A search of the vehicle revealed liquor in east access of the driver, and various tools that had recently been reported as stolen from various victims and locations throughout Taber. 22 year old Jonathan DRUMMOND of Taber, Alberta, is charged with Impaired Driving (Section 253(1)(a) Criminal Code of Canada), Operating a Motor Vehicle While Over .08 (Section 253(1)(b) Criminal Code of Canada), Possession of Stolen Property -$5000 (Section 355(b) Criminal Code of Canada), Operating a Motor Vehicle Without a Licence (Section 51(a) Traffic Safety Act), Driving an Unregistered Motor Vehicle (Section 52(1)(a) Traffic Safety Act), Driving an Uninsured Vehicle (Section 54(1)(a) Traffic Safety Act), Misuse of a Licence Plate (Section 53(1)(c) Traffic Safety Act), and Transporting Liquor in Easy Access of an Occupant (Section 87.1(2)(b) Gaming and Liquor Regulations). DRUMMOND was released on a Promise to Appear to appear in Taber Provincial Court on April 25, 2017.