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The Tk̓emlúps Community Safety department previously know as “Bylaws” works to promote compliance with Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc (TteS) bylaws, regulations, and programs. These services are primarily accomplished through public relations, education and awareness programs, and enforcement.

TteS has several policies and bylaws that have been put in place to ensure the health and safety of our residents and the protection of the environment.

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What Community Safety assists with

Protecting community,
Honouring tradition.

  • Building Permits
  • Dog/Livestock Control
  • Trespassing Concerns
  • Traffic/Parking Issues
  • Land Development Process
  • Graffiti Management
  • Noise/Nuisance Issues
  • Business Licensing
  • Controlled Substance Property

Enhancing Community Safety

A Community Safety Officer (CSO) is a specialized role focused on supporting community safety and addressing public nuisance issues. CSOs operate under the same legislation as Bylaw Enforcement Officers. The current legislation related to the bylaw profession is not adequate in addressing social nuisance and public safety matters; calls that are now commonly being tasked to those employed in the bylaw profession. They conduct patrols, engage with vulnerable citizens, and work to resolve problems through various methods. CSOs address contraventions of bylaws, incidents of public disorder and assists people in need, with an emphasis on voluntary compliance strategies. CSOs often work in collaboration with other organizations and agencies to provide comprehensive support.

Contact Community Safety Department:

TteS Community Safety Officer
(250) 828-9708 or (778) 257-2607
[email protected]

Who Should You Call?
  • Tk̓emlúps Security

    Powers: No police powers; cannot enforce laws or issue fines. Focused on safety, prevention, and reporting.

    Call TteS Security to report:
    • Areas that need patrolling
    • Requests for surveillance monitoring
    • After-hours low-risk safety concerns within the community
    • Patrol areas to deter crime
    • Suspicious activity
    • Investigate alarms
    • Reporting incidents that need follow-up by CSOs or RCMP
    What They Do Not Do:
    • They are not police and do not enforce criminal law
    • They do not issue fines or bylaws (that’s CSOs)
    • They do not intervene in high-risk or violent situations (that’s RCMP)
  • Tk̓emlúps Community Safety Officer (CSO)

    Powers: Peace officer authority for bylaw and regulatory enforcement. Can enforce community rules, issue fines for bylaw violations, and investigate non-criminal safety issues.

    Call a CSO to report:
    • Graffiti
    • Domestic animal control issues
    • Enforcement of business licences
    • Damage to TteS lands
    • Day-time noise complaints
    • Illegal refuse dumping
    • Parking issues
    • Trespassing
    • Illegal watering
    • Illegal burning/requests for burning permits
    • Snake relocation
    • Building or digging without a permit
    • Non-compliance with a fire order
    • Vagrancy
    • Supporting public safety
  • RCMP

    Powers: Full police authority; can enforce criminal law, make arrests, investigate crimes, and respond to emergencies.

    Call the RCMP to report:
    • Domestic disputes
    • Harassment / threats
    • Assault or sexual assault
    • Drug activity
    • Emergency assistance
    • Traffic offences
    • Suspicious person and/or vehicle
    • Violence or fighting
    • Impaired driving concerns
    • Weapons
    • After hours noise complaints
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