A local commercial sporting camp owner complains you are targeting their clients for minor violations. What is an appropriate response?

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Fairness in enforcement and proactive community education are being tested. When a camp owner complains that you’re targeting their clients for minor violations, the best move is to acknowledge the concern and demonstrate that enforcement is applied evenly. Reassuring the owner that enforcement is even and offering to host a brief Q&A session at their lodge shows transparency and a commitment to educating the public about the rules, what counts as a violation, and how penalties are determined. This approach helps dispel perceptions of bias, builds trust, and can reduce future violations by improving understanding. Ignoring the complaint misses a chance to address concerns; publicly accusing the owner undermines professionalism; stopping enforcement would undermine safety and legal obligations.