The City of Lloydminster is addressing trespassing with a new program.
The Authorized General Enforcement for Nuisances and Trespassing (AGENT) program allows businesses that participate in the program, to authorize police and peace officers to act as representatives when addressing trespassing, loitering and other unlawful activity on their property.
According to the city, the program is designed to help enforcement respond more efficiently when attending properties experiencing recurring concerns.
Participation in AGENT is voluntary and free of charge. Participating businesses will receive an AGENT identification sticker to display at their property to indicate RCMP and municipal enforcement are authorized to act on their behalf.
According to the city in a statement provided to the Meridian Source, there’s been engagement from approximately 13 businesses.
RCMP say they will issue a notice of trespass to an individual first, informing them they are no longer permitted on the property.
“If police return to the property in response to a call for service or through proactive patrols and locate a person who has previously been trespassed, officers will take the appropriate action by issuing a ticket under the applicable trespass legislation or serving a summons compelling the accused to attend court,” RCMP said in a statement. “In situations where the behaviour becomes habitual, police may consider pursuing criminal charges.”
More information on the new program is available at Lloydminster.ca/AGENT
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