Most members of the Prince Albert police union do not have faith in their chief.
In an online vote held by the Prince Albert Police Association (PAPA), about 71 per cent of respondents said they do not have confidence in police Chief John Bergen, according to PAPA.
Ten of the union’s 104 members did not vote, PAPA said in a news release.
“PAPA wants the PA Police Service to be a professional organization that meets the needs of the citizens of Prince Albert and the members of PAPA,” the news release reads.
Union treasurer Sgt. Josh Peterson said some members aren’t satisfied with working conditions, particularly with leadership style and discipline.
“It certainly adds a level of stress to an already stressful job,” Peterson told Global News. “More than anything, we just want to feel supported and want to feel like our voices are heard.”
Peterson did not provide more details, saying a discussion first needs to be had with the board of police commissioners.
Bergen has been on the force for more than 20 years and was named chief in November 2018.
A spokesperson for the Prince Albert Police Service said the organization will not provide comment.
The union said it will meet with Bergen soon to address concerns highlighted during membership meetings on June 29, when the question of confidence was brought forward.
PAPA said some of its executive members are away on annual leave, so the next steps will be decided once they return.
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