Alberta Police Act

• Alberta budget to include money to help municipalities transition away from RCMP 

  The Alberta government says that any municipality that wants to move away from the RCMP and start their own police service will receive provincial assistance.

  Politics

  Feb 22
  
• Edmonton officers must record reason for collecting personal info due to change in EPS policy

  'Carding' or 'street checks' are names given to the practices of officers arbitrarily stopping someone to question them or collect their information.

  Crime

  Jan 19
  
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• Calgary police Chief Neufeld looks back at 2022

  Calgary Police Chief Mark Neufeld looks back at a busy 2022 in policing, dealing with rising gun violence and transit safety concerns.

  Crime

  Dec 29, 2022
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• Calgary councillor raises flags over Police Act amendments

  According to Coun. Courtney Walcott, the ability of the justice minister to appoint up to half of a police commission members opens the door to political interference.

  Canada

  Dec 21, 2022
• Alberta legislation would set up independent agency to investigate police complaints

  The legislation would also require all jurisdictions with a population above 15,000 currently policed by the RCMP to establish civilian bodies to oversee policing priorities.

  Politics

  Dec 8, 2022
• Veteran Lethbridge police officer fired over ‘profane, abusive and insulting’ memes

  Lethbridge police announced the conclusion of a disciplinary matter that involved five officers for their roles in 'the creation and distribution of profane, abusive' memes.

  Crime

  Nov 15, 2022
• A ‘better partner’ on the outside: Calgary councillor Walcott leaves police commission

  Walcott said he joined the police commission to help bring about “transformational change” to the Calgary Police Service through a better understanding of policing within the city.

  Canada

  Oct 26, 2022
• Alberta justice minister demands Edmonton mayor create safety plan for downtown and transit

  In the letter, Minister Tyler Shandro writes: 'the people of Edmonton deserve better than what this city council is delivering.'

  Crime

  May 26, 2022
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• Alberta justice minister vows to speed up modernization of Police Act

  The minister said the update will make sure there's framework in place "so Albertans are confident that our police are accountable to the communities they protect."

  Canada

  Jun 8, 2020