The Dryden Police Service continues to monitor noise and traffic complaints in the Government Dock area.
Chief Doug Palson says it’s been an on-going issue since road upgrades on Van Horne Avenue leading up to the Dock were completed.
Palson says he takes this issue very seriously and notes his officers have been highly visible in the area.
“We have a Designated Zone and we do monitor the amount of activity. When our vehicles enter the zone, data is recorded through GPS.”
According to GPS data from 2018, hundreds of patrols were conducted both day and night, totalling to over 102 hours for the year.
Police received 55 complaints. (12-410 Van Horne, 31-80 Claybanks, 12-Van Horne/Claybanks)
GPS data indicates a significant number of patrols for 2019, totalling over 49 hours so far.
Police have responded to 13 calls. (Six-410 Van Horne, Five-80 Claybanks and Two-Van Horne/Claybanks)
Palson adds they also conduct RIDE Check Stops and Radar Speed Enforcement.
The Dryden Police Service has also secured a digital speed sign that might serve to remind motorists of their speed and act as a deterrent.
While it has been a topic of conversation for a couple of years now, it recently received public attention with a City Council delegation made by Nature’s Inn owner Bruce Dunlop.
Police Board Chair Judi Green says this is an issue of high priority for the Board.
She says she immediately acted after learning of the delegation in order to find a solution and notes the Chief also quickly acted.
Green says officers have been very proactive and are warning individuals and she believes those warnings are being well received.
She notes the officers are now more visible and the area has quieted down a bit.
Green and Palson have both pledged to follow-up with Nature’s Inn about their concerns.
