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Okotoks Community & Protective Services and the RCMP have teamed up to create a positive ticket campaign for youth who are observed following the law or doing a good deed in our community.
Anyone who gets a ticket will be given a free McDonald’s treat coupon. This is an opportunity to build relationships between officers and youth. The positive ticket campaign will kicks off at the River Valley Clean-Up on May 5 and will run through the summer.
Some more details about the program
A community program where youth are “caught” doing good things and rewarded by local law enforcement
members with a positive ticket and a treat coupon, generously donated by Okotoks McDonald’s
- Program is based on the simple philosophy that recognizing good behaviour will inspire and motivate better behaviour
- Purpose of the program is also to build relationships of trust with youth in the community:
“It’s not about the ticket – it`s about the relationship. For many youth, the ticket is a trophy – recognition that they
are deserving and valuable members of the community. Many youth lack a caring adult in their life to celebrate
them when they make a great choice – to have affirmation that someone noticed, especially someone in law
enforcement, can have a huge positive impact!”
- Local law enforcement has identified the following concerning youth behaviours or actions: cell phone use while driving, speeding or unsafe driving, not wearing a helmet when biking, smoking/vaping, substance use, skateboarding where prohibited, not picking up after pets, disrespectful interactions – among others.
- The Positive Ticket program will strategically target concerning or illegal youth behaviours by “catching” youth who are doing the right things in Okotoks, making the community a better place!
For more information, visit okotoks.ca/positivetickets
