Olds RCMP removed 12 impaired drivers from local roads and handed out 57 traffic tickets during the latest reporting period, according to a quarterly update presented to town council on June 8, 2026.
The report, accepted by council for information, also shows officers responded to 22 domestic violence-related files and investigated 25 theft-related files. Community engagement efforts in schools, neighbourhoods and at local events were highlighted alongside the enforcement numbers.
The 12 impaired driving cases line up with a seasonal push that Olds RCMP signalled last summer, when officers said they would step up traffic enforcement during warmer months. Alberta’s mandatory screening law, passed in 2018, lets police check drivers for impairment at any time.
The 25 theft files mark a drop from the previous quarter, when 47 were reported between October 2025 and January 2026. The numbers come as Olds continues to see broader safety gains. The town’s Crime Severity Index fell 26.6 percent in 2024 compared to the year before, dropping from 96.2 to 70.6.
The quarterly snapshot was among the first reviewed by the council elected in October 2025, led by Mayor Dan Daley. The June 8 council highlights note the report was accepted for information, keeping residents up to date on local policing trends.
