RCMP to fund new Police Officer and Civilian Support Positions

RCMP say the filled positions include 25 frontline police positions in Alberta rural communities; 18 centralized police officer positions to provide support and specialized services to all rural Alberta RCMP detachments; and three civilian support positions to provide administrative and program support across the RCMP provincial jurisdiction.

The following detachments have received new frontline police positions:

Western Alberta District: Five positions – Beaverlodge, Edson, Evansburg, Mayerthorpe and Valleyview
Southern Alberta District: Five positions – Airdrie (two positions), Cochrane, Okotoks and Strathmore
Central Alberta District: 10 positions – Camrose, Blackfalds, Leduc, Morinville, Parkland, Rocky Mountain House (two positions), Stettler, Strathcona and Thorsby
Eastern Alberta District: Five positions – Athabasca, Bonnyville, Cold Lake, Elk Point and St. Paul

This analysis included factors such as travel time, call volume, the type of crimes occurring in the area, the amount of time required for investigations, size of detachment, and time available for proactive policing, which includes strategic patrols, community engagement, visiting schools, and attending community events.

“Rural Albertans asked for action against rising crime, and our government responded with Alberta’s largest single investment in policing since the RCMP’s March West. Putting more boots on the ground in rural Alberta will help protect residents and ensure they feel safe in their communities,” says Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Doug Schweitzer.

The new funding comes in response to the concerns expressed by rural Alberta communities.

by Connor Gunn

RCMP to fund new Police Officer and Civilian Support Positions

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