New policing model for Lesser Slave Lake area

SPN Staff

A new long-term solution for effective policing services has been created for the Lesser Slave Lake area. “We have developed an innovative plan for a police service that best meets the needs of area residents,” says Fred Lindsay, Solicitor General and Minister of Public Security. “This new model was developed through open, ongoing discussions and a strong commitment by all parties to create a professional and culturally-sensitive police service.” Community leaders along with representatives from both the Alberta and federal governments have been working on a new policing plan for approximately nine months that will provide Lesser Slave Lake with its own police service. Initially, the new Lesser Slave Lake Police Service will consist of 10 RCMP officers. Over the next five years, 10 qualified individuals will be recruited to train at the RCMP Depot in Regina. Upon completion of their recruit training, they will enter into six months of on-the-job training with the RCMP at the Lesser Slave Lake Police Service. When a recruit meets the necessary training standards, they will assume duties with the Lesser Slave Lake Police Service. At that time, an RCMP officer will be returned to the ranks of the provincial police service. The RCMP has provided policing services in the Lesser Slave Lake area since September 2006, when the province terminated the policing agreement with the Lesser Slave Lake Indian Regional Council and the Horse Lake First Nation. The deal ended after a review showed serious operational problems. Providing effective policing for all Albertans is part of Premier Ed Stelmach’s plan for safe and secure communities. Other priorities for the government are to govern with integrity and transparency, manage growth pressures, improve Albertans’ quality of life and build a stronger Alberta.

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