Alberta Sheriffs

• Alberta sheriffs shutter ‘problem property’ in southeast Calgary over alleged criminal activity

  Investigators observed suspected drug transactions and a large number of people coming and going from the property in the southeast neighbourhood of Albert Park/Radisson Heights.

  Crime

  Oct 17, 2023
  
• Calgary police find stolen items, weapons, passages into nearby homes

  Inside the home, investigators found a hole cut through the basement that led into an adjoining property and found signs of forced entry into an additional property.

  Crime

  Sep 6, 2023
  
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• Alberta looks to expand Sheriffs’ responsibilities to combat spike in crime

  As cities across Alberta continue to see a spike in crime and public disorder, Premier Danielle Smith is directing her public safety minister to expand Alberta Sheriffs' purview.

  Canada

  Jul 31, 2023
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• Lethbridge police lay 2 impaired driving charges, issue dozens of tickets over weekend

  On Monday, Lethbridge police released information about a weekend enforcement initiative that aims to prove safer roads by targeting impaired driving and other offences.

  Crime

  Jun 26, 2023
• Former minister’s wife details driveway interaction, ‘threatening’ email at law society hearing

  Tyler Shandro's wife took the stand to testify about the driveway interaction with a Calgary doctor and sending a "threatening" message to the then-minister.

  Canada

  Jun 13, 2023
• Guns found after arrest at Alberta legislature in Edmonton

  A man was allegedly spray painting part of the Alberta legislature when he was confronted by nearby construction workers.

  Crime

  May 10, 2023
• Alberta says sheriff pilots in Calgary and Edmonton are working, but is it effective?

  The pilots were first launched in Edmonton on Feb. 1 and in Calgary on Feb. 28 after a string of assaults on transit systems in both cities.

  Politics

  Apr 27, 2023
• Alberta expands abilities of Sheriffs to catch people with outstanding warrants

  The Fugitive Apprehension Sheriffs Support Team (FASST) team will help local police catch high-priority offenders, the UCP government said. 

  Crime

  Apr 25, 2023
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• Alberta Sheriffs receiving additional officers and more powers with new funding

  The Alberta Sheriffs Branch will have expanded powers and play a bigger role in combating rural crime with new funding, the provincial government said Friday.

  Crime

  Mar 24, 2023
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• Alberta Sheriffs to join Calgary police in downtown patrols for 3-month pilot

  Provincial and municipal officials are rolling out a pilot project “addressing public safety in Calgary’s inner city” Tuesday afternoon.

  Canada

  Feb 14, 2023