LAKELAND - The provincial government is reaching out to Albertans to gather feedback on "the future of policing in Alberta."
On Dec. 3, the Government of Alberta announced an online survey was taking place on the topic.
The survey is part of the Alberta government’s review of the Police Act. Questions cover several topics related to law enforcement, such as the role of police in community, processes for handling complaints from the public, and officer discipline, according to a Government of Alberta media release.
Over the past few months, the government has met with a wide range of stakeholders representing law enforcement, health and social services sectors, municipalities and Indigenous communities. The public survey will remain open until Jan. 4, 2021.
Changes to the Police Act are expected next fall.
“Alberta’s government is committed to reforming the way policing is done in this province. The Police Act has been largely unchanged since it was introduced in 1988. This is an important opportunity for Albertans to help us develop legislation that reflects the realities of modern policing and ensures that police remain accountable to their communities and responsive to their needs," said Kaycee Madu, Minister of Justice and Solicitor General.
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