{"id":35514,"date":"2023-04-18T12:56:53","date_gmt":"2023-04-18T15:56:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelaker.ca\/?p=35514"},"modified":"2023-04-18T12:56:53","modified_gmt":"2023-04-18T15:56:53","slug":"from-the-cruiser-tips-to-protect-property-reminder-to-slow-down-atv-complaints-continue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/?p=35514","title":{"rendered":"From the Cruiser: Tips to protect property; reminder to slow down; ATV complaints continue"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Brought to you by:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;87&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ENFIELD:<\/strong> Over the last two weeks, East Hants RCMP have responded to 216 calls for service; 111 were traffic related (enforcement and\/or complaints). This is weekending April 13.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following is some information from RCMP as provided by Cpl. Jon Neima.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Protect your property<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Folks are encouraged to document all of their valuables with serial numbers, and take photos of them as well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Break and Enters are still occurring, and one of the best things you can do to assist police is to have a list of all your valuables with associated serial numbers.&nbsp; Photos of the items are also good to have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should also consider looking in to some sort of home security: whether it be a full out security system with cameras and motion lights, or a few strategically placed trail cameras, or any sort of combination of these things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;ATV COMPLAINTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>East Hants RCMP continue to get numerous complaints regarding ATV\u2019s abusing their privileges.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone who is bothered by the erratic driving and increased speed. are encouraged to call in to the detachment to make a file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can, please provide a description of the ATV, what the offensive behaviour is\/was, last known direction of travel, and what the driver was wearing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you know who the driver is, feel free to make an anonymous call in to Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 902-720-5719, or go online at <a href=\"http:\/\/crimestoppers.ns.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">crimestoppers.ns.ca<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those willing to provide statements on the behaviour where the driver is known, charges could potentially be made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SPEED REMINDER&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Residents of East Hants are asked to be mindful of their speeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>East Hants RCMP officers have been on the road, and report that many folks in the area continue to push the limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is happening most notably in the Corridor between Enfield and Shubie, as well as all along the Hwy 14.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enforcement has and will continue to occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;ERRATIC DRIVER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>East Hants RCMP responded to a report of an erratic driver on April 1.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The vehicle was located and stopped by members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A trained Drug Recognition Expert conducted an evaluation and found the 49-year old from Halifax to be impaired by drugs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Police said charges are pending.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TRAINING AND SKILL ENHANCEMENTS CONTINUE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>East Hants RCMP members continue to attend training and enhance their skills for impaired driving tactics.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the officers are trained to use roadside alcohol screening devices, many are trained to conduct roadside Standardized Field Sobriety Tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A few are trained to use roadside drug screening devices or conduct Drug Recognition Evaluations (DRE).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Practice safe driving: Drive sober or arrange alternate transportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>From the Cruiser is brought to you by:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;87&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Brought to you by: [adrotate banner=&#8221;87&#8243;] ENFIELD: Over the last two weeks, East Hants RCMP have responded to 216 calls for service; 111 were traffic related (enforcement and\/or complaints). This is weekending April 13.&nbsp; The following is some information from RCMP as provided by Cpl. Jon Neima. 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