Lloydminster’s Citizens on Patrol have been working to help reduce current and future crime levels since 1999. They run several different programs including their safe rides program where they drive people home from events in their own vehicles solely for donations and their new speed watch program.
The City of Lloydminster donated money to Citizens on Patrol to buy a speed watch sign. The new sign was presented July 9 at Messum Park by Lloydminster Citizens on Patrol with attendees like Mayor Gerald Aalbers and Glenn Alford
The goal of the speed watch program is to slow people down and make them more aware of their speed and surroundings in school areas, parks and other areas around our community to help make those areas safer.
“I would like to remind people; its summertime, please be cognisant of young people and families out and about, traffic safety is a priority,” said City of Lloydminster Mayor Gerald Aalbers.
The instrument collects data like the date and time, the speed of all the vehicles that go by and the average of the speeds going by. It does not distribute tickets or take record of each vehicle; it is simply an awareness campaign.
“I think it’s a great initiative. The volunteers are taking time out of their day to do something for the community. It’s a win-win, people are getting involved in the community, giving back, and possibly preventing something from happening,” said Glenn Alford.
Lloydminster Citizens on Patrol is looking for more volunteers and helping hands. For more information visit their website https://lloydcops.com.
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