Okotoks Town Council has given the gift of three new police officers to the local RCMP unit.

The RCMP had voiced their concern that they were running a litte too thin, and that the addition of more officers would allow them to better serve the community.

The RCMP's request along with the economic downturn and increased vandalism in town, convinced council that this was the right time to bulk up police presence in Okotoks.

Town Councilor, Carrie Fischer, says that "this will allow the RCMP to be in more places at once".

The addition of a few more "blues" in town will ensure that residents get the supervision and response from the RCMP that they expect and hope for.