Alberta government plans to staff provincial police service with new guidelines

Alberta’s Public Safety Minister Mike Ellis introduced Bill 15, aiming to facilitate the transition of Alberta Sheriffs into the new Alberta Sheriffs Police Service (ASPS) to enhance police staffing. The legislation proposes that approximately 600 sheriffs, who already perform police functions, could become full-fledged officers after six weeks of training. Critics express concerns about existing police recruitment issues and the potential costs of the new service, which may exceed current expenses with the RCMP.

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