Kerb-crawlers to avoid court if they pick up used condoms (Calgary)

Ananova ^ | 4-14-02

[Dan from Michigan]

Kerb-crawlers to avoid court if they pick up used condoms

Men caught picking up prostitutes in Canada can avoid going to court by clearing the streets of condoms and needles.

Police in Calgary say members of the cleaning crew will have to wear orange overalls so they stand out easily.

Vice squad officers came up with the idea after consultation with residents.

The Calgary Sun says the job of clearing up condoms and needles usually falls to local firefighters.

Officials from Corrections Canada will train the clear-up crews how to handle needles safely.

Staff Sergeant Dean Young, of Calgary vice unit, said: "These men will be responsible for picking up the sex-trade debris, and our prostitute-impacted communities will see this as having a positive impact on the problem."

Firefighters have welcomed the initiative. Fire Captain John Conley said: "The safety of the public is of paramount importance. Any effort to assist with cleaning the streets is definitely what we're looking towards."

[Dan from Michigan]

Bwahahahahah. Busted, eh?

[cf_river_rat]

More news from the shining example of socialist utopia in our own backyards. I can't wait to see the film at eleven!!

[HairOfTheDog]

ick... They have already lost the war if the sidewalks are so littered with used condoms that this is a viable way to use community service time.

[LionsDaughter]

The responsibility has fallen to the city firefighters in the past? Why? The firefighters have enough to do without worrying about litter on the sidewalks.