US EditionSheriffs’ union, advocacy group respond to UCP plan to split force for new police service
- Organizations speaking for sheriffs in Alberta raised concerns about how 600 sheriffs could transition to provincial police roles due to ongoing worker shortages.
- Public Safety and Emergency Services Minister Mike Ellis proposed a bill to create a provincial police agency as an alternative to the RCMP.
- The opposition questioned the costs and transparency of introducing a new provincial police service, emphasizing the need for community support and funding for existing services.
- Polling data indicates that 77% of Albertans in RCMP-served communities are satisfied with their policing and 86% wish to retain the RCMP, according to a June 2024 poll.
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Calgary SunAlberta Sheriffs group seeks assurances around staffing and funding as provincial police agency draws nearer
In a statement released Wednesday, the Sheriff Branch Officers Association (SBOA) spoke out against the province's Bill 49.
·Edmonton, Canada
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