The Province of Alberta is again proposing to replace the Alberta RCMP with an unproven and uncosted police service with no public consultation.
Albertans do not want this costly and unnecessary disruption to community and public safety.
Have Your Say by Sending a Letter
The same failed idea since 2021: Albertans don’t want a new police service.
The Government of Alberta is choosing to funnel precious taxpayer dollars into the new Independent Agency Police Service (IAPS), a project Albertans and municipalities have already rejected.
What municipalities can do to stand up for their community safety.
Municipalities can reject this risky plan and advocate for more investment in Alberta RCMP resources to enhance policing where it’s needed most, keeping Albertans and their communities safe.
The Alberta RCMP: a proven, effective, and affordable police service.
Support public safety in Alberta by keeping our dedicated RCMP Members where they belong: in our communities and province.
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Commentary: Alberta police force a priority?
When the COVID-19 pandemic is finally over, the provincial government will have a huge job on its hands leading Alberta forward.Whether ensuring the economy rebounds from a financial disaster that has heavily damaged entire industries, negotiating updated deals with public and private workforces, or supporting municipalities across rural Alberta, the tasks ahead will be massive […]
Westlock and Barrhead not interested in provincial police force
The towns of Barrhead and Westlock will add their voices to a growing number of municipalities not in favour of the province forming its own police force.At their March 8 meeting, Town of Westlock councillors voted 7-0 to pen a letter to Alberta’s Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Kaycee Madu urging the province not […]
Mayor raises questions over costs, benefits of potential provincial police service
Spruce Grove mayor Stuart Houston is happy with the RCMP and wants to see them continue serving the community.Houston was one of 650 participants that included municipal leaders, elected officials, mayors, and administrative staff from across Alberta that attended a virtual policing summit, hosted by the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA).Read the full story in […]
Statement from Brian Sauvé, President of the National Police Federation, regarding Alberta’s 2021-22 Budget:
Ottawa, ON — Following is a statement from Brian Sauvé, President of the National Police Federation, regarding Alberta’s 2021-22 Budget:“Today, Alberta Finance Minister Travis Toews delivered the Government of Alberta’s Budget for 2021, highlighting ongoing fiscal challenges due in large part to the global health pandemic.In 2020, Alberta’s provincial deficit rang in at $6.8 billion […]