Lethbridge police say when it comes to enforcing physical distancing mandates from Alberta Health Services amid the COVID-19 pandemic, they’re taking extra caution with handing out fines. “To date, we still have not issued any tickets and I’m happy to report that,” Lethbridge Police Services Inspector Jason Walper said Friday. “We have issued a number of warnings.
One to a local business at the referral of AHS and others in relation to calls.” Officers are opting instead to educate those reported for disobeying those rules, as long as they comply with police.
LPS officials said Lethbridge isn’t the only city to practice discretion, with Calgary police releasing their total ticket numbers this week. “They’ve issued only seven charges of