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By Chris Brown

Weekly intelligence meeting

Police to watch city schools more closely after traffic complaints

Jun 12, 2020 | 12:08 PM

MEDICINE HAT, AB – Hatters will see an increased police presence around three city schools due to traffic-related complaints from the community.

At their weekly intelligence meeting, Medicine Hat Police Service identified Crescent Heights High School, George Davison School and Dr. Roy Wilson Learning Centre as areas of concern. Gershaw Drive, Parkview Drive, 13th Avenue and Central Park will also get more attention from officers.

The Central Park area is also flagged as an area police will watch for speeders and suspected drug trafficking activity in and around the park near the playground area.

The downtown core is also being watched more closely.

Suspicious activity has also been noted around the 500 block of 21st Street NE and Cuyler Road.

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Criminal activity can be reported at mhps.ca and through the MHPS mobile app, which is free to download and available for both Apple and Android devices or submitted via the MHPS website or this direct link.

For all other property-related offences, call the MHPS non-emergency line 403-529-8481, where officers are available to answer questions and take some reports over the phone.