A restructuring of Lloydminster’s municipal enforcement model has delivered positive financial and operational results during its first year of implementation, according to a city report.
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Andrew DeGruchy, director of public safety for the City of Lloydminster, presented the Municipal Enforcement Restructure Review to city’s Governance and Priorities Committee on Aug. 10, evaluating the program’s performance, service delivery outcomes and financial impacts since its launch in July 2025.
The restructuring was developed to address growing demands for traffic and parking enforcement, unsightly premises investigations and vacant property complaints, which had previously placed significant pressure on Community Peace Officers (CPOs).
At the same time, provincial restrictions introduced by Alberta’s Ministry of Transportation and Economic Corridors limited the use of Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE), reducing approved enforcement locations and affecting the long-term viability of the ATE program.
In response, the city created dedicated Bylaw Enforcement Officer positions to take over municipal-level enforcement responsibilities, including downtown parking management and residential safety issues.
Key outcomes from the first-year review include:
- Improved Efficiency: Dedicated bylaw officers improved overall service delivery and operational response times for community concerns.
- Focused Safety Initiatives: Reassigning routine bylaw tasks allowed CPOs and local RCMP members to concentrate on higher-priority public safety and provincial enforcement duties.
- Financial Sustainability: Redirecting resources previously tied to ATE supported a cost-effective operational approach that met municipal safety priorities.
The review confirmed that the new enforcement model effectively addresses community concerns while providing a sustainable foundation for long-term municipal policing.
Council accepted the review as information.
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