Acheson Industrial Area

Fraudulent phone scams(External link) are a prevalent issue, with scammers using spoofed phone numbers to deceive victims into believing they are receiving legitimate calls. These scams often involve impersonating trusted entities such as tech support from companies like Microsoft, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), airlines, or other reputable organizations.

Here are a few examples of other scams and schemes:

• Emergency scams(External link), also known as grandparent scams, exploit the victim's emotions by pretending to be a distressed relative in need of immediate financial assistance.
• Work-at-home schemes(External link) promise lucrative job opportunities but require upfront fees for training or materials, leaving victims with nothing in return.
• CRA scams(External link) involve callers posing as tax officials, threatening legal action unless immediate payment is made.
• Foreign lottery or prize schemes(External link) claim the victim has won a large sum of money but require payment of fees to release the winnings.
• Overpayment schemes(External link) target sellers, where scammers send a fake check for more than the agreed amount and request the excess to be refunded.
• Inheritance scams(External link) involve fake notifications of a large inheritance, requiring payment of fees to process the claim.
• Credit card interest rate reduction schemes(External link) promise lower rates but require upfront fees, ultimately providing no benefit to the victim.

Building Safer Communities...Together.

In March, Alberta's Traffic Safety Campaign(External link) emphasizes the critical importance of wearing seatbelts. Parkland County Enforcement Services, Alberta RCMP and other local authorities remind motorists that seatbelt use significantly reduces the risk of serious injury or death in the event of a collision. Properly wearing a seatbelt ensures that the force from a crash is distributed across the body, minimizing harm. The campaign highlights that seatbelts should be worn at all times by both drivers and passengers, with the lap belt positioned low across the hips and the shoulder belt across the chest. This simple yet effective safety measure is crucial for protecting occupants in both regular and off-road vehicles.

The campaign also includes enforcement initiatives to ensure compliance with seatbelt laws. During March, PCES, RCMP and other police services conduct province-wide seatbelt enforcement blitzes, issuing fines for infractions. The fine for not wearing a seatbelt in Alberta is $162, and drivers are responsible for ensuring passengers under 16 are properly restrained.

Building Safer Communities...Together.

Parkland County Enforcement Services works closely with local RCMP agencies. Here are some significant statistics recently shared by Parkland RCMP...

Parkland RCMP Statistics - Crime Reduction (Property Crime)

[January-November 2023 compared to January-November 2024]

Criminal Code Offences:

• Persons Crime – 29% decrease
• Property Crime – 11% decrease
• Other Criminal Code – 39% decrease

Select Property Crime:

• Break & Enters – 10% decrease
• Theft of Motor Vehicles – 33% decrease
• Theft Under $5000 – 2% decrease

Total Criminal Code Offences – decrease of 20%

Building Safer Communities...Together.

Behind every business there's a story and behind every story there's a person. Acheson is one of the most dynamic, fastest growing business parks in Western Canada and many of the people working there also live in Parkland County. Regular proactive patrols are conducted by Parkland County Peace Officers throughout the Acheson area. With over 300 businesses (and 10,000+ employees) Acheson is a very busy place to patrol indeed! Traffic enforcement throughout the 'Park' is also a top priority for our Officers.

Of additional note, every Thursday the Acheson Business Association drops a new podcast called, 'Coffee In The Park', presenting some of the most fascinating stories of the people behind the businesses in and around Acheson. Tune in, to be inspired, encouraged and motivated!

Parkland County Enforcement Services is merely one facet of the Acheson Business community, but we're proud to be a part of such a vital and inspirational group of folks.

Check out the ABA podcast...ABA Coffee In The Park(External link)

For Crime Statistics in the Park (and throughout Parkland County), click HERE(External link).

To check out an Alberta RCMP Crime Map, click HERE(External link).

Building Safer Communities...Together.

On November 7, 2024, a Parkland County Peace Officer stopped a vehicle in the Acheson area. The vehicle in question (a Chevrolet Traverse) had extensive damage to the rear of the vehicle and also had no license plate attached. The driver was requested to produce his Driver's License as well as Registration and Insurance for the vehicle. Upon investigation, the Officer determined that the vehicle had been written off due to it being involved in a collision and had a 'Salvage' status.

Due to the Salvage status and unsafe condition of the vehicle, it was towed and the driver was issued a Summons for operating a Salvage motor vehicle.

Note: A salvage vehicle must be inspected by a licensed technician and registered before it can be re-registered in Alberta. For more information regarding Salvage vehicles in Alberta, please visit the Alberta.ca website here(External link), or search 'Salvage Vehicle Inspections'(External link).

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) is a multi-disciplinary approach to crime prevention that uses urban and architectural design and the management of built and natural environments.

CPTED strategies aim to reduce victimization, deter offender decisions that precede criminal acts, and build a sense of community among inhabitants so they can gain territorial control of areas, reduce crime, and minimize fear of crime.

CPTED is pronounced ‘sep-ted’ and it is also known around the world as Designing Out Crime, defensible space, and other similar terms.

Parkland County Enforcement Services provides CPTED property assessments at no cost to the property owner. Call our complaint line and request your own assessment at 780-968-8400.

On March 1, 2024, a Parkland County Peace Officer stopped a vehicle for modified exhaust. The driver was unable to produce a certificate of registration and the officer was able to determine the attached license plate was not associated to the vehicle. Further investigation determined that the vehicle was unregistered and the driver had two outstanding warrants.

The driver was arrested for the outstanding warrants and issued a violation ticket and two written warnings.

A Parkland County man is facing numerous charges after Mounties seized stolen vehicles and equipment at a rural residence last week.

On Feb. 1, 2024, the Alberta RCMP Auto Theft Unit with the assistance of the Parkland RCMP Crime Reduction Unit executed a search warrant at a rural residence in the Parkland County area.

Police say as a result of the search, officers seized:

• A stolen skid steer
• Parts from 3 disassembled vehicles that were being re-sold
• A stolen and re-VINed truck
• A stolen and re-VINed trailer
• A stolen motor and transmission from a Ford GT500 Shelby Mustang.

The estimated value of the recovered property is around $90,000.

RCMP say Brennan Page, 32, a resident of Parkland County, has been charged with:

• Trafficking in Property Obtained by Crime
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime for the Purpose of Trafficking (x3)
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime (x3)
• Uttering Forged Document
• Fraudulent Concealment

Mounties say Page was released from custody and is set to appear in court on Mar. 20, 2024, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Stony Plain.

Parkland RCMP responded to 1,123 Mental Health Act related calls in 2023. Bell Let’s Talk Day marks the start of a new year to take action in mental health.

We can all create real change by doing one or more of the following:

• Choose a mental health organization to learn about or support

• Help a friend struggling with their mental health by learning how to support them

• Ask about how your school, workplace or community is creating change for mental health

• Nurture your own well-being by practicing and learning mental health strategies

• Get involved in a mental health initiative or organize an event to support mental health

• Engage in conversations about mental health to fight stigma

We are all in this together!

For a list of resources please visit MyHealth.Alberta.ca(External link)

If you are in crisis, please go to the closest hospital or call 9-1-1. If you’re thinking about suicide, call or text 9-8-8 toll-free, anytime.