Kamloops council looking into bylaw officer safety

Feb 24, 2016 | 11:00 AM

KAMLOOPS — Bylaw enforcement was under discussion at council yesterday, February 23rd.

Bylaw Services wants council to look at improving the safety of bylaw officers doing their duty about the city.

Officers are asking the city to look at giving enforcement officers defensive weapons to help protect them in case of dangerous situations.

Handcuffs, pepper spray and batons have been mentioned as possible weapons to be handed out to officers.