Communities host “Keep Alberta RCMP” sessions, advocating against province-wide police
LETHBRIDGE, AB – Lethbridge and other communities are hosting a handful of “Keep Alberta RCMP” information sessions.
On Wednesday, residents gathered at the Lethbridge Public Library for one session, where organizers explain why having Alberta change over to a Provincial Police Force would be a bad decision.
The Alberta government is looking at options to improve Alberta’s place in Canada as part of a “Fair Deal Panel Review.” The “Keep Alberta RCMP” website states the panel’s recommendations include replacing the RCMP with an “expensive new Provincial Police Service.”
Kevin Halwa, Regional Director of the National Police Federation, says while travelling around with these sessions, Albertans have been clear on their stance on the matter.