Alberta to Spend $2.6 Million on ALERT Police Unit to Avoid Layoffs
Apr 21, 2016 | 1:32 PM
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EDMONTON: The head of Alberta’s police unit that targets organized and serious crimes is praising the government’s decision to increase its budget by $2.6 million.
RCMP Superintendent Charmaine Bulger says the increase will mean Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams will not face layoffs this year.
The unit known as ALERT includes RCMP, Alberta Sheriffs and members of the Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge and Medicine Hat police services.
Justice Minister Kathleen Ganley says the budget increase is warranted when the province is facing gang violence, organized crime and dangerous drugs such as fentanyl.
