Here you can learn more about who we are and what we do. Our group of dedicated officers and clerks serve the City of Yellowknife through fairness, professionalism and integrity.
Our Staff
- Manager
- Enforcement Operations Supervisor
- Two Team Leads/Municipal Enforcement Officer III
- Four Constables/Municipal Enforcement Officer II
- Two Parking Enforcement Officers/Municipal Enforcement Officer I
- Two Clerks
What We Do
We are responsible for the administration and enforcement of a number of by-laws in addition to having enforcement responsibilities pursuant to the Northwest Territories Motor Vehicles Act and All Terrain Vehicles Act.
City Council directs the municipality through resolutions and by-laws. Many by-laws have to do with the peace, order and safety of citizens. In accordance with the Summary Convictions Procedures Act (NWT), our officers are Peace Officers. Our responsibilities are mandated by the Cities, Towns, and Villages Act of the Northwest Territories.
Some of our key focus areas are:
- Traffic Safety and Enforcement
- School Zone Safety
- Animal Control
- Parking Enforcement
- Responding To Emergencies
- Downtown Engagement
- Responding To Public Complaints
Equipment
- Four patrol vehicles - two fully marked units, and two un-marked units with hidden emergency lights. All of our patrol vehicles are equipped with:
- digital police video cameras, in car computer systems and GPS.
- RADAR units capable of recording speeds in front of and behind our vehicles.
- Distinct uniforms and equipment, including portable radios, handcuffs, expandable batons, OC spray and body armour, our officers do not carry firearms for any purpose.
- A modern communication system which allows us to be in contact with our Public Safety Communications Centre (Dispatch) and the Yellowknife Fire Division.
- Hand held portable RADAR and LIDAR speed detection equipment.
- Two snowmobiles equipped with emergency lights and sirens.
- Two patrol bicycles for summer use.
- Animal control equipment.
Training
Municipal Enforcement Officers receive training in a number of job specific disciplines. In addition to this, officers have previously acquired skills and knowledge through past experience and/or training.
Municipal Enforcement Officers are trained in the following specialties: Emergency Vehicle Operations, Traffic Stop Safety & Tactics, Use of Force, De-escalation, Snowmobile Safety Operator, Speed Measurement for Law Enforcement (RADAR/LIDAR), Animal Control, First Aid and Reconciliation.
