Title
1:30 p.m. Appointment - National Police Federation Call to Action Regarding Public Safety in Alberta
Melissa Barnes, Government Relations Advisor, National Police Federation
Proposed Motion
That administration be directed to advise the National Police Federation that Parkland County wishes to participate in 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 and policing in Alberta for Council's consideration. The National Police Federation is seeking support from municipalities and other stakeholders for its position regarding the future of policing in Alberta.
Summary
The National Police Federation (NPF), the certified bargaining agent and representative organization for RCMP members across Canada, has invited Parkland County to support its Call to Action regarding public safety and policing in Alberta. The NPF's position reflects concerns regarding the Province's ongoing work to explore and develop the Alberta Sheriffs Police Service as a potential policing option for municipalities. The Call to Action requests that the Government of Alberta halt further advancement of the Alberta Sheriffs Police Service as a replacement for RCMP municipal policing and undertake additional public consultation and analysis before pursuing significant policing changes.
Following Council’s tabling of this item at the October 20, 2026 Governance and Priorities Committee meeting, administration informally contacted regional municipalities regarding their consideration of the National Police Federation (NPF) Call to Action. Seven municipalities responded and indicated that their councils had not formally endorsed the initi...
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