The Estevan Police Service has filled a vacancy on its roster.
EPS Chief Del Block announced Monday that Michelle Pickering has been hired as a Special Constable and will serve as the City's new Bylaw Enforcement Officer.
Pickering is presently undergoing training and will be totally operational by January 2014.
In the release it was noted that the EPS has been without a Special Constable for several months and admitted because of that, bylaw enforcement has been lacking.
They are asking residents to abide by the City of Estevan Bylaws as there will be a noticeable increase in enforcement when Pickering is operational.
Block noted the area is entering a time of year where street cleaning due to snow storms will become a priority. Abandoned and over-parked vehicles are always an issue.
"We are asking the public to move their unused vehicles from the streets to avoid having them ticketed and towed," Block said.
The EPS has also received several complaints about cats and dogs running at large and are also asking pet owners to look after their animals because there will also be increased enforcement in these areas.
Residents may call the Estevan Police Service at 306-634-4767 to report bylaw infractions.
