In the 1980s the Whistler Question began posing a question to three to six people and publishing their responses under “Whistler’s Answers” (not to be confused with the Whistler Answer). Each week, we’ll be sharing one question and the answers given back in 1986. Please note, all names/answers/occupations/neighbourhoods represent information given to the Question at the time of publishing and do not necessarily reflect the person today.
Some context for this week’s question: This one seems pretty self explanatory, so we think we’ll leave it there.
Question: Do you think law enforcement is adequate in the Village?
Jason Hyde – Waiter – Whistler Cay
I think the police are visible enough. We’re not in a police state. You get results from the police, they do the best they can right away. Most of the stolen bikes seem to turn up. I would just as soon have it lower profile, though they could be a little more diplomatic at times. They do their job, with breathalyzers on long weekends and such. They don’t try to be too visible but when they need to be they are.
Michele Bush – Bartender – Whistler Cay
I think they do a pretty good job. You have to expect a certain amount of rowdiness and noise in any resort town. Normally if we get problems Alpine Security comes in. Unfortunately with that large group Sunday night, there wasn’t much they could do because there wasn’t any backup. It could have happened in any town, but in the city you have the help reinforcements.
Mary Talbot – Waitress – Gondola
I think we do in the winter ski season, or any time there are a lot more people around. At times like Christmas there are a lot of rowdy people and drunks. And on busy weekends things can get out of hand. It would be nice to see them around a bit more, so you know they are there. I’ve never come into a situation where I’ve had to call them.