Provincial Police Force
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Saskatchewan begins search for top cop to lead new marshals serviceThe province has launched a search for a chief marshal who will lead and will be responsible for developing the new provincial police force.CanadaSep 12, 2023
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Alberta no longer pursuing plan to dump RCMP for provincial police force: justice minister mandate letterThe new mandate letter place a renewed emphasis on more front-line resources to address gang activity, drug activity, as well as a urban crime 'specialized prosecution unit.'PoliticsAug 1, 2023
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UCP won’t make provincial police decision before election, but says other safety projects are working'The biggest complaint that I’m getting right now is that people in the community want more and they want it permanent.'CrimeMar 2, 2023
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Exclusive: Alberta moves forward with regional policing model as it mulls provincial forceWhile it isn't the Alberta Police Service, the United Conservative Party government is looking to help at least one municipality -- Grande Prairie -- replace the RCMP.CanadaFeb 21, 2023
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Alberta UCP leadership candidates split on idea of provincial police to replace RCMPFour of the seven candidates running to be the next UCP leader and premier said an Alberta provincial police force is not something they'd pursue right now.CrimeSep 22, 2022
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Alberta justice minister outlines plan for provincial police forceThe Alberta government continues to make its case for a provincial police force, saying it would add hundreds of front-line officers to small detachments.PoliticsAug 16, 2022
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British Columbians split on idea of a provincial police force, poll findsThe poll found British Columbians locked in a statistical tie over the issue, with 39 per cent in support and 38 per cent opposed.CrimeJul 12, 2022
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All-party committee calls on B.C. to replace RCMP with provincial police forceThe recommendation comes as the committee grapples with addressing concerns of racism connected to policing in the province.PoliticsApr 28, 2022
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Report says Alberta police force would cost millions more but could see better serviceIf Alberta moved to its own force, the transition would take up to six years to complete.CrimeOct 29, 2021
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Provincial police force idea a hot topic at Alberta justice minister townhallAlberta’s justice minister continued a series of townhall meetings across the province Thursday, addressing concerns about crime in Cardston.PoliticsJul 22, 2021
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