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By David Opinko

Public consultations open on police reforms in Alberta

Dec 3, 2020 | 10:38 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – You can have your say on the future of policing in the province.

Back in June, then-Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer told LNN that he wanted to revamp the “outdated” parts of law enforcement by amending the Police Act.

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A new online survey covers several related topics such as the role of police in the community, processes for handling complaints from the public, and officer discipline.

The provincial government says their review of the Police Act will also include governance and public trust (including complaints and oversight) as well as Indigenous policing.

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“Alberta’s government is committed to reforming the way policing is done in this province. The Police Act has been largely unchanged since it was introduced in 1988,” says Alberta’s current Justice Minister Kaycee Madu.

“This is an important opportunity for Albertans to help us develop legislation that reflects the realities of modern policing and ensures that police remain accountable to their communities and responsive to their needs.”

The survey, which should take about 15 minutes to complete, can be accessed here. It is open until January 4, 2021.

The province will also consult other stakeholders such as law enforcement, health and social services sectors, municipalities, and Indigenous communities.

You can learn more about the Police Act review here.

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