Police Commission has “full confidence” in changes implemented by Chief Rob Davis

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“We conducted the survey designed to be internal and we distributed it to our membership so that they could review it and be informed. It’s their information, the information that they provided to us and our obligation is to provide that back to them and give them some feedback, so we gave them the results of the survey.

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“Very shortly after that, I can’t tell you what happened with it. That’s part of what happens I think when you share information is that to some extent you lose control of it.”

That sentiment was echoed at Wednesday’s Police Commission meeting by Chair Peter Deys as he made a brief statement at the end of the monthly meeting.

“The Lethbridge Police Commission is aware of the Lethbridge Police Association’s survey that was made available to media last week. We believe that the documents were intended for internal use, and not for public consumption. As such, it is not appropriate to comment publicly on something that is internal and deals with human resource matters.”

Deys went on to say that the commission has made arrangements with the LPA to see the results of the survey, and added that the board stood behind Davis’ recent decisions.

“The Lethbridge Police Commission is proud to have a well-educated, well-trained, and committed workforce, and will continue to work hard to serve the citizens of Lethbridge. The Lethbridge Police Commission continues to have full confidence in the changes police Chief Rob Davis has implemented.”

After the statement was read, Davis was also asked to comment, but told reporters he was directed by the Police Commission not to get involved in the matter. 

Davis was not in Lethbridge, but attending the RCMP Change of Command ceremony when the LPA results were made public.

According to McMillan, the survey illustrated a level of frustration amongst the membership, along with a lack of trust and confidence within the organization. However, he added that there was a “process to follow” to address issues internally. 

It’s still not clear if or when the LPA, Chief Davis and the City of Lethbridge/Police Commission will discuss the results either directly with one another, or through legal counsel.