Police Expand Anti-Trespass Initiative City Wide

A pilot program designed to allow the Moose Jaw Police Service to take action against trespassers, without the property owner reporting each incident is now expanding to all commercial properties in the city.

The Moose Jaw Trespass Prevention Program (MJTPP) has been expanded to all commercial properties and businesses within the city.

Commercial properties and businesses outside of the previously set perimeter can now register for the program.

Several businesses as well as multi-unit residential buildings joined the program in the downtown pilot program area.

At least one banking ATM was registered as part of the pilot program.

Any businesses or property owners who are interested in registering for the MJTPP can visit the Business & Downtown Resource Page on the MJPS website to learn more about the program or to complete the online registration form.

Interested applicants can also download, print, and fill out. the registration form, and email it to CSS@mjpolice.ca or drop it off in person at 21 Fairford Street West.

The Moose Jaw Trespass Prevention Program (MJTPP) is a public safety initiative that allows Moose Jaw Police Service officers to remove Trespass to Property Act violators from commercial properties. This trespassing prevention program is an initiative that police agencies in other jurisdictions have implemented and has proven successful.

Businesses that register for the program, will have a MJTPP decal installed by the MJPS on the front and back entrances of their building or property.

The program allows police officers to act as the owner/agent of the property and enforce the Trespass to Property Act.

This program is not meant to replace a call-for-service during business