US EditionAlberta Names Provincial Police Force, Appoints Former Calgary Officer as First Chief
- On April 29, 2025, Alberta named its provincial police force the Alberta Sheriffs Police Service and appointed former Calgary deputy chief Sat Parhar as its first chief.
- The force was created to address rural policing challenges and provide municipalities an alternative to the RCMP amid concerns about slow response times and contract expiration in 2032.
- Parhar, a 25-year policing veteran cleared of prior investigation, will lead over 600 sheriffs and focus first on hiring an executive team and setting recruitment and operational standards.
- The province allocated $6 million this year for initial setup, and Premier Danielle Smith called Parhar's appointment a 'key milestone' to give municipalities real choice in policing.
- The new independent Crown corporation headquartered in Calgary will complement existing police services, though opposition voices criticize lack of consultation and question the promised referendum.
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