Alberta has formally launched its own provincial police force

In a significant move, Alberta has formally launched its own provincial police force, known as the Alberta Sheriffs Police Service.


According to Premier Danielle Smith, the new service is designed to provide municipalities with an alternative to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) for their local policing needs. The Alberta Sheriffs Police Service aims to address long-standing concerns in rural areas, where slow response times and staffing shortages have been a persistent issue with the RCMP. By offering a provincial police force, Alberta seeks to improve public safety and policing services, particularly in smaller municipalities that have historically faced challenges in this regard.