We had a chat with Trevor LaDuke, an Okotoks peace officer, about what it's like to wear the uniform and serve the local community.

Officer LaDuke talks about some of the most dangerous aspects of his job, and how he deals with the gut-wrenching scenarios that can arise in his line of work.

We had a blast hearing how he got started in his career and discussing some of the challenges he faces on a day-to-day basis.

You'll learn about the daily grind of the twelve-hour shifts and the crazy experiences that come with it.

Also, did you know, there is a difference between a peace officer and a bylaw officer?

Sometimes people mix the two terms, referring to the peace officers as the "bylaw guys," says LaDuke.

"We are community peace officers. Our job is to take care of the community of Okotoks. We do actually have bylaw officers," says LaDuke.

"Peace officers will wear gray, and we have a stripe. Bylaw officers here in Okotoks wear entirely navy blue, and they will not have a stripe on their pants. You'll see them a lot of times just doing foot patrols and riding bikes in the Sheep River Valley."

A large part of LaDuke's job includes educating the public about the local rules and bylaws, which quite often involves handling public complaints regarding a wide variety of issues including yard maintenance, noise bylaws, illegal dumping, and a host of other things.

There's never a dull moment for Laduke, as he takes on one challenge after another, endeavoring whenever possible to leave each situation better than he found it.

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