Title
National Police Federation Call to Action Regarding Public Safety in Alberta
Proposed Motion
That Council direct Administration to advise the National Police Federation that Parkland County supports the Call to Action to the Government of Alberta regarding the Alberta Sheriffs Police Service, as presented.
Body
Recommendation by Administration
That Council consider the National Police Federation Call to Action Regarding Public Safety in Alberta and provide direction regarding Parkland County's participation.
Purpose
To present the National Police Federation's Call to Action regarding public safety in Alberta for Council's consideration.The Call to Action provides an opportunity for municipalities and stakeholders to express support for the National Police Federation’s position regarding the future of policing and public safety services in Alberta. This report provides Council with the information received from the National Police Federation and seeks Council’s consideration of the request and direction regarding Parkland County’s participation.
Summary
The National Police Federation (NPF), representing RCMP members across Canada, has invited Parkland County to participate in its Call to Action regarding public safety and policing in Alberta.
The Call to Action asks the Government of Alberta to cease further investment in and advancement of the Alberta Sheriffs Police Service as a replacement for RCMP municipal policing and to release a comprehensive, independent, and publicly available feasibility study regarding proposed changes to Alberta's policing model. It also calls for public support to be sought before significant changes to policing are made and advocates for investment in existing policing and public safety services.
The NPF has invited municipalities and other stakeholders to participate in the initiative. The matter was subsequently brought forward for Council consideration to determine whether Parkland County wishes to support the Call t...
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