Alberta Justice And Solicitor General

• Public inquiry into LPS to focus on ‘policies, procedures and practices’

  "The LERB inquiry is one of a number of initiatives underway to ensure the Lethbridge Police Service is effective, ethical and accountable to its community."

  Investigations

  Jan 4, 2022
  
• Woman dies in her cell at the Edmonton Remand Centre

  A woman died at the Edmonton Remand Centre this past weekend after being found unconscious in her jail cell.

  Canada

  May 9, 2018
  
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• Reports of excessive force by Edmonton Remand Centre staff investigated after hunger strike ends

  Allegations of excessive force used by staff at the Edmonton Remand Centre are being looked into by Alberta Justice, according to a ministry spokesperson. They also confirmed a three-day hunger strike at the prison -- which at one point involved 55 inmates -- has ended.

  Canada

  Jan 11, 2018
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• Calgary police warn newly released offender poses ‘significant’ risk, especially to males

  The service believes Luke Entz “presents a risk of significant harm to the community, especially males (of different age groups).”

  Crime

  Sep 26, 2017
• Province provides more support for victimized children through new grant

  The Alberta government has announced a new grant that will help child advocacy centres throughout the province improve counselling provided for victims of sexual abuse.

  May 8, 2014