LETHBRIDGE POLICE COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, April 28, 2021 Council Chamber, City Hall 6:00 Pm

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LETHBRIDGE POLICE COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, April 28, 2021 Council Chamber, City Hall 6:00 pm

We are committed to keeping our meeting open to the public. We do, however, have an obligation to meet the safety requirements imposed by the Alberta Government regarding mass gatherings. These requirements will be met based on physical attendance of Commission Members, Lethbridge Police Service Executive, support staff, members of the public and media.

1. Meeting Called to Order

2. Reconciliation Statement

3. Conflict of Interest Declaration

4. Consent Agenda

Items listed under the Consent Agenda will be approved by one motion without debate. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a request is made prior to the vote on the motion. Items containing issues or matters that require review, or which present a conflict of interest for Commission Members, must be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.

a. Minutes of February 24, 2021 Police Commission Meeting b. Minutes of March 8, 2021 Special Police Commission Meeting c. Minutes of March 17, 2021 Special Police Commission Meeting d. Minutes of March 26, 2021 Special Police Commission Meeting e. Minutes of April 1, 2021 Special Police Commission Meeting f. Minutes of April 8, 2021 Police Commission Meeting

5. Approval of Agenda

6. Standing Items

a. Criminal Investigation Division Update - Report dated April 28, 2021 b. LPS Month in Review - For the month of March 2021 c. Support Services Division Update - Report dated April 28, 2021 d. Monthly Compliments

7. Reports

a. Criminal Activity Growth in London Road Neighbourhood – Kate Connolly & Ian MacLachlan, London Road Neighborhood Association b. Police Commission Bylaw Status c. New Hires and Promotions Page 2

8. Committees

a. Finance Committee b. Human Resources Committee – report in closed session c. Policy and Governance Committee – report in closed agenda d. Website Adhoc Committee e. Alberta Association of Police Governance – Annual Conference – April 23 2021

9. Inquiries from the Public a.

10. Closed Session

Closed Session – Commission Members Only a. Human Resources - FOIP Section 24 b. Governance – FOIP Sections 23, 24, 29 c. Human Resources – FOIP Section 24

Closed Session – with Lethbridge Police Executive a. Response to Minister Madu FOIP Sections 21, 23, 24, 29 b. Professional Standards Unit Monthly Report - FOIP Sections 17, 18 and 20 c. Professional Standards Extensions – FOIP Sections 17, 18, and 20 d. Monthly Compliments – FOIP Sections 17, 18 and 20 e. Chief’s Report – FOIP Section 24 f. Governance – FOIP Section 24

11. New Business a.

12. Next Regular Meeting – May 26, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

13. Meeting Adjournment

Page 3 Criminal Investigation Division Update for Commission April 28, 2021

Domestic Crimes Unit (DCU):

 DCU provided assistance to a person attempting to leave a volatile relationship. Extensive safety planning was completed and a certified professional statement as authorized by the Residential Tenancies Act was completed to allow the person to end a lease agreement and leave their abusive partner.

 DCU assumed an investigation where a complainant disclosed historic offences including allegations of domestic violence they suffered when they previously lived in Lethbridge. DCU continues to work closely with this complainant. This matter is still under investigation.

 DCU continue to actively monitor 11 DV offenders as well as three high risk DV offenders.

Economic Crimes Unit (ECU):

 ECU created and released a new Victim Assistance business card to be shared with the public and victims of fraud. The card provides contact information for resources in order to assist members of the public and to better protect their identity and assets.

 March was Fraud Awareness Month. ECU and the LPS Strategic Communications coordinated several fraud awareness and prevention communications released to the public. Each week a new fraud awareness piece was shared in order to educate the public on emerging scams and frauds, as well as providing preventative tips and measures.

Priority Crimes Unit (PCU):

 PCU concluded an extensive, multi‐jurisdictional investigation into the property offences of a male and female (stolen vehicles, break and enters and possession of firearms). Both parties were charged with over 45 Criminal Code offences. In total eight arrest warrants, one parole warrant and two search warrants were executed. Over $120,000 in property was recovered along with two firearms.

 PCU conducted covert investigations along the 200‐900 block of 13 Street N. As a result, several persons were arrested and 16 warrants were executed.

 PCU commenced an investigation into the theft of stolen firearms from a west Lethbridge residence. A father and son were arrested and charged in relation to the matter. A total of 30 charges were laid and a handgun was seized.

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Violent Crimes Unit (VCU):

 VCU was requested by Crown to review additional information disclosed by a witness of a sexual assault investigation from 2019 and charges are before the Court. VCU was tasked to conduct a follow‐up interview in order to have this information/evidence admissible in court.

 VCU assisted with the initial scene investigation into the sudden death of a 20 year‐old male. Initial investigation has determined this sudden death did not appear to be a criminal matter and the death is consistent with an accidental drug overdose. Patrols have retained continuity of this investigation and are awaiting the results of the autopsy and medical examiner report.

 VCU assumed the investigation of a 59 year‐old male who was found lying unresponsive in an alley in North Lethbridge. The male was transported to hospital where he later died. The investigation is ongoing.

 VCU began an investigation stemming from a disclosure of a now adult female who disclosed sexual assaults she suffered as a child from a family member. Through follow‐up interviews, the allegation was corroborated and the male family member residing in Lethbridge was charged. This matter is now before the Court.

 VCU concluded an investigation received near the end of 2020 in which an adult female had disclosed sexual assaults she has suffered as a child from her father. A search warrant was executed and the subject of the complaint was arrested and charged. This matter is now before the Court.

Crime Suppression Team (CST):

 CST concluded an investigation into the drug trafficking activities of a Lethbridge male after he travelled to Calgary and obtained a kilogram of methamphetamine worth about $60,000. The male was arrested by CST in Nanton as he was returning to Lethbridge. Search warrants were obtained and executed on three Lethbridge houses and two vehicles. The male was charged with several drug related offences.

 CST assisted PCU in the surveillance and arrest of prolific vehicle theft offenders in Granum. Several stolen vehicles were recovered, resulting in numerous charges being laid.

 CST concluded two short‐term drug investigations that resulted in the arrest of two individuals involved in drug trafficking. Small amounts of drugs and money seized.

 Two stolen vehicles were safely recovered with charges after surveillance and arrests of the drivers. One female was arrested after a Fail to Stop and surveillance had the driver park.

Page 5 LPS MONTH IN REVIEW—MARCH 2021 CALL RESPONSE TIMES TOTAL CALLS FOR SERVICE: 2,869 (FEBRUARY 2,327) EMERGENT URGENT ROUTINE

7 min 11 min 2 hours 16% 49 sec 7 sec 0 min

FEBRUARY FEBRUARY FEBRUARY NORTH 7 min 10 sec 10 min 49 sec 1 hour 41 min 650 CALLS (562 FEB) 30% TOP ISSUES BY

DOWNTOWN CRIMINAL CHARGE 946 CALLS (727 FEB) Assault 1

27% 20% Shoplifting

WEST 517 CALLS SOUTH 750 CALLS (406 FEB) Uttering threats (625 FEB)

Assault with a weapon

Possession of stolen property under $5,000 Page 6 MONTHLY STATS MARCH FEBRUARY YEAR TO MONTHLY 2021 2021 DATE AVERAGE (2021)

Violent Crime 103 92 292 97 *Includes 1 homicide Property Crime 308 267 922 307

Drugs 77 73 230 77

Social Disorder 306 185 746 249

Fraud 63 36 145 48

TRENDS:  There was a reported increase in all of the crime categories when comparing the month of March 2021 to February 2021.

 The number of reported robberies and sexual assaults were up in the month of March.

 The number of reported thefts from motor vehicles was up this month (from 64 in February to 96 in March), as were the thefts of bikes (from 4 in February to 14 in March).

 The number of reported break and enters was consistent with those reported last month.

 Regarding social disorder, the greatest increase was pertaining to Bylaw—Certain Noise complaints, many of which were con- cerning COVID enforcement complaints. There were reported increases of juvenile trouble, mischief and arson this month as well.

 The number of reported frauds was up significantly this month, from 32 (February) to 56 (March).

 While reported general drug complaints were up slightly this month (16 to 25), reports of trafficking were down (22 to 15). Page 7

COLLISIONS: 175 TRAFFIC SAFETY: (FEBRUARY 216) MARCH (SELECT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM—STEP) 0 Fatal (0) 27 Injury (44) Seat belts and Child Safety Restraints 148 Property Damage (172) Lethbridge Police remind drivers and passengers of seat belt and child restraint laws this month. CONVENTIONAL

 Drivers and passengers must wear an occupant restraint. TICKETS: 931  Seat belts must be worn properly adjusted and securely fastened. (FEBRUARY 651)  Seat belts must not be removed from the vehicle or modified.  It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure that children are properly secured PHOTO RADAR: 2861 wearing a seat belt or a properly installed child restraint, based on their (FEBRUARY 1691) age and weight. There were a total of seventeen (17) violation tickets issued for failing to wear seat belts this month. ISD CAMERA: 538 (FEBRUARY 233) Page 8 Page 9 Support Services Division Update for Commission April 28, 2021

Training/Recruiting Unit

Community Peace Officers

Two of the three fall Community Peace Officer (CPO) recruits have completed their twelve‐week field training stage and are solo officer ready. The third CPO recruit’s field training has been delayed due to absences.

Two Experienced CPO applicants have been offered employment and will begin training one May 3. Th October CPO class competition is still open and applicants are being vetted through various testing requirements and stages. LPS is seeking to hire five cadets for the fall.

This month, the Recruiting Unit trialed a new Instagram advertising platform. The $450 fee resulted in 29,411 people viewing the advertisement, 97% of which were not previously following LPS Recruiting on Instagram. There were 53,206 people reached (it hit their profile), 82 additional followers were recruited, and the audience was distributed across British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan. The majority of age range was 18‐34.

Police Officers

The Police Cadets are currently in their fifteen‐week of training and are on track to graduate on June 18.

The two most recent Police Officer cadet graduates have completed approximately twelve‐weeks of their eighteen‐week Field Training.

LPS in‐service training modules are continuing as scheduled utilizing Covid‐19 safety measures and guidelines.

Watch

Staffing

All of the new volunteers have been trained and are on the street. The Watch now has 33 volunteers and nine Team Leads. Eight of the Team Leads are working fulltime and one is part time filling in for vacation and other absences as required.

Operational Highlights

Watch Teams weree on th street for a total of 364 hours in March, with volunteers giving 432 person hours during that time and Team Leads provided 1420 person hours. Watch Teams managed 695 actions and events this month. At times when volunteers were unavailable, Team Leads covered the service times.

This month, 96% of Watch activities were public services which are primarily location checks in places where crimes and negative behaviours had been reported, being a highly visible deterrence to these 1

Page 10 Support Services Division Update for Commission April 28, 2021 activities and assisting businesses. Places for location checks come from a number of sources external to the Watch, and are recorded and monitored on Trello task management software on Watch cell phones. Public Service Events also included wellness checks for people who appeared to be unresponsive or unconscious which amounted to 7.4% of all public service activities and 7% of the overall actions in March. Year to date wellness checks account 4.3% of public service activities, and 4% of all Watch activities.

Wellness checks resulted in 15 EMS calls for a number of medical emergencies, inclusive of nine opioid overdoses where in seven of those incidents the Team gave lifesaving first aid and administered nasal Narcan to save a life. Three of these overdoses were attended to in one afternoon. In March, Watch members administered 13 nasal Narcan doses in dealing with these seven incidents. In the other six EMS events, teams managed medical emergencies resulting from such things as people injured in falls, experiencing chest pains and choking on food.

Having to involve police accounted for slightly over 1% of Watch activities in March, and year to date that number remains consistent at 1%. Those events dealt with intervening and alerting police about an assault in progress and a domestic assault situation, disturbances, public intoxication and other assistance to the police. The Watch Team also discovered a fire while out in the community and alerted the Fire Service who quickly attended and extinguished it before any serious damage could result. In comparison, in all of 2019 police were involved in 24% of Watch events, and in 2020 that number fell to 4%. That was primarily as a result of Watch Team members becoming more familiar with alternative methods of dealing with non‐criminal occurrences and accessing supports and service to manage behaviours and citizen needs without involving police resources.

In March there were 48 instances where Watch Teams provided the use of a cellular phone. There were 50 calls for transportation services made on behalf of people needing transportation, and 106 improperly disposed of needles were located and reported for pickup and safe disposal. Year to date there have been 92 instances where people have utilized Watch cell phones for calls and messages, and 304 improperly disposed of needles reported for pickup.

There were nine Safe Walks provided for members of the community who may not feel comfortable walking form one place to another on their own, or that simply wanted company getting to where they were going. Lastly, there were 39 phone calls placed directly to the Watch Walk Phone from citizens requesting a safe walk, information, services and support or other assistance.

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March 2021 Statistics

Total Volunteer Hours 432 Volunteers 33 Watch Events Police Events 8

Emergency Medical Events 15 Fire Events 1 Safe Walks 9

Public Service Events Total 662 Public Service Event ‐ Location Check* 556 Public Service Event ‐ Assist to Business* 2 Public Service Event ‐ Wellness Check* 49

Non CAD Other Public Service* 55 Giving Directions 2

Minor First Aid 0 Parking Meter Assistance 2

Social Service Agency Ref 0 Treatment Intake 0

Telephone Assistance 48 Other Public Service 3

Found Needle Pick Up Calls 106 Calls for Transportation 50

Nasal Narcan Administered 7

*Included in Total Public Service Events

Quality Assurance

The LPS Quality Assurance, Audits and Accountability Unit has many responsibilities including internal audits that act as an assessment tool to ensure that policy and procedures are being followed. Some significant reports and audits being completed this month:

 The Street Check policy, training and reporting recommendations stemming from the Annual Street Check audit have been put forward for approval and completion.

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Victim/Witness Services Unit (V/WSU)

March brought with it another month with a huge focus on training. V/WSU completed the remaining sessions with the first group of new Crisis Support Worker recruits and completed the full training with the second group. The new team members have been engaged, eager and empathetic volunteers who bring a wealth of experience and are a genuine asset to our unit. They come from all walks of life and represent a diverse selection of the Lethbridge population well poised to meet the diverse needs of their community.

V/WSU also directed attention to staff training to ensure all are well prepared to meet the needs of the team, the service and the community. V/WSU staff was able to take training on Clare’s Law, a new legislation in Alberta that took effect April 1, 2021, to protect people who feel they are at risk of domestic violence. With this new approach, individuals can apply for a disclosure to find out if their intimate partner has a history of domestic violence or related acts and the V/WSU will be providing support through the disclosure process. The Disclosure to Protect Against Domestic Violence (Clare’s Law) Act was modelled after Clare’s Law in the United Kingdom, which was named after a young woman who was killed by an ex‐boyfriend with a history of domestic violence.

The V/WSU Manager completed a week long ABLE (Active Bystandership in Law Enforcement) “Train the Trainer” program provided by Georgetown University Law Centre so as to provide ABLE training throughout the police service.

VSU Report‐March 2021

Recruiting: 57 volunteers

Current Training: The Brain Story Certification, current VWSU recruit training Clare’s Law Training

Total Hours Training: 511.5

Monthly Volunteer Call‐out Shifts: 0

Total Files Reviewed: 1299

Callouts: 3

Hours‐Callouts: 2.5

Hours‐On Call: 0

Hours‐Office: 239 (volunteers)

Hours‐TOTAL: 753

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Active Bystander for Law Enforcement (ABLE) Training Schedule

The following schedule has been created to provide the ABLE training to LPS sworn members. This is also one of the commitments of the LPS Action Plan that is currently underway.

EPIC/ABLE Topic Active Bystander for Law Enforcement Time 0800-1600 Dress Location Large classroom (Unless 2nd floor Admin boardroom indicated)

TIME 17-May 1-Nov 3-May 18-Oct 29-Nov 20-Oct 1-Dec 15-Nov 10-May 12-May 25-May 7-Jun 14-Jun 8-Sep 15-Sep

0800-1600 TEAM A TEAM A TEAM D TEAM D TEAM C TEAM C TEAM B TEAM B OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN

Admin Admin Admin Admin boardroom boardroom boardroom boardroom

TIME 13-Oct 3-Nov 17-Nov 24-Nov 6-Dec

0800-1600 OPEN OPEN OPEN PATROL MAKEUP MAKEUP

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Monthly Compliments April 2021

Citizen / External

On March 30, 2021 Cst Darroch was flagged down by two couples and asked to type out this message and send it:

“Thank you for all the amazing things you do by being out on the streets of Lethbridge protecting us with minimal resources due to a budget cut in the City with the highest Crime index in Canada. We feel that we are the tax paying, non- social media using silent majority of Lethbridge that openly supports the LPS and ALERT. We have been impacted by property crime in our neighborhoods and see the deadly impact of drug use in a family member who passed away last year. We know LPS members do great work so please don’t let the selective media diminish your drive to go above and beyond each day as we appreciate you.

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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From: XXXXXXXXX regarding Chief of Police Shahin Mehdizadeh

I saw your police chief in national TV this morning and wanted to let you know the impression he made on me. I think that the City of Lethbridge is very fortunate to have this man leading your police force. Chief Mehdizadeh is so well spoken, reasonable and articulate. He conveys a message of fairness, of respect for due process and a desire to do what is right for your citizens as well as the people under his command.

When police forces everywhere are feeling the heat of public displeasure, often with good reason, this man displays the face of policing that we need to see more often.

This came from XXXXXXXX through direct message regarding Chief Mehdizadeh Page 15

Saw the news regarding the work that the Alberta government has asked Chief Shahin Mehdizadeh and the Lethbridge Police to do to address issues around “citizens confidence in the force.” Being in marketing and comms, I can imagine how stressful this press (and process) may be. I want you to know (as a citizen) that even though there may be some work to do (EVERYONE can do work to better themselves) I’ve seen many officers with great hearts in Lethbridge and I’m cheering for all of you as you go about this work. Thanks for the work you do and hope you feel encouraged in this process.

Cst Magliocco, Cst Harrison, Cst Rigaux, Cst Ramotowski

XXXXXXXXXXXX wished to pass along her compliments to the LPS members who were in attendance at the sudden death at Superstore last Thursday (file# XXXXXXX). XXXXX has been an Auxiliary Cst. With the RCMP for many years, was doing her shopping at Superstore at the time of the incident and wanted us to know that the members on site handled “...an extremely difficult scene...” with the utmost discretion, professionalism and respect. She was very “moved” and greatly impressed by the actions of our members.

Also from the same call !!!!!

XXXXXXXX phoned to provide her deepest thanks to the officers who helped her and her family following the passing of XXXXXXXX.

Paolo Magliocco

Dwayne Harrison

Domenic Rigaux

Tony Ramotowski

Jason LeBlanc

Sgt Vanhala

VSU spoke with XXXXXX, and she would like to thank Sgt Vanhala for all his efforts, support and assistance with her sexual assault file. Despite the Page 16

outcome she really appreciates all the interactions she had with XXXXX (quote “he’s a good man”).

Cst Carrier and Cst Pike

From XXXXXXXXX

Sent a lengthy letter praising LPS, Cst Pike and Cst Carrier for their work on a file where a male was observed walking through the area of Fairmont point a pistol at random objects.

“Many situations that have captured public attention are just snapshots in time. Some of those snapshots have been undeservedly cast in a negative light; others appear to have appropriately shown police failures. I believe it is important for you to receive feedback: good and bad. This was exceptional work done by members under your supervision that you should be aware of. I write this letter not in an attempt to endorse the department in general, or any member, specifically. I write it simply to tell you, in this instance, what a perfect job I thought these members did.”

To Chief Mehdizadeh

I would like to pass on my regards and great thanks to Chief Mehdizadeh for all he has done in his short time in Lethbridge. He appears to be exactly what LPS requires in these challenging times.

One of his great skills is the way he communicates with the citizens of Lethbridge via the media, clear, concise and polite XXXXXXXXX

The Chief comes out looking like the most mature adult in this conversation.

Chief myself and many others in Lethbridge are so glad you are here.

Best Regards

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Cst Stewart Seefried

I was contacted by Constable Stewart Seefried who was investigating fraudulent activity that was occurring on our Business bank accounts in XXXXXX.

He was very diligent, caring and informative. We very much appreciated his concern, and the time he took to discuss and explain to me what he thought may be occurring, which is very helpful.

We wanted to make sure that Constable Seefried was recognized for his effort and courtesy, and going out of his way for us and our company that is out-of- province.

XXXXXXXXXXXX

Cst Murray and Cst M Smith

XXXXXXXX asked me to pass on the following to the DSS:

She was really impressed by the two officers that responded to her call this morning. The male (M. SMITH) and female (M.MURRAY) were fantastic. They were very nice, polite and a pleasure to deal with. She just wanted you to know.

XXXXXXX contacted the PSCC and would like to thank LPS for taking the time to crack down on the traffic issues related to a recent media release about traffic concerns on MMDS etc. She is very grateful.

Community Partner

From XXXXXXX to Cst Thibeau

I just wanted to give a shout out to Cst. Thibeau. He was amazing today supporting a student with some family conflict and helping school staff navigate a tricky situation. I believe that Cst. Thibeau went above and beyond his SRO responsibilities and really made the needs of this student his number one priority. Page 18

Not only is he a pretty great human but, he is also a great reminder of the importance of SRO’s in the school.

From XXXXXXXXX

Internal From XXXX to Cathrine Pooley,

On behalf of the whole VSU team, would like to thank Catherine Pooley for organizing and delivering our 2021 New Volunteer Training. Despite many challenges due to Covid, the training was a success and we will soon have many new volunteers ready to provide assistance to victims and witnesses of crime and tragedy in the city of Lethbridge. Catherine put a lot of work into the whole process and was very innovative and creative in order to still do in-person training during the pandemic. Thank you!!!!

April Anniversaries!!!!!

April seems to be a little busier time for us to hire historically, we will be celebrating 4 Anniversaries in April, with a combined 58 years of service! Make sure to take the time to say thanks to all .

Isabel McLaughlin XXXXX

Jodie Kelly XXXXXXX

Bobbie Dunsmore XXXXX Page 19

Kyla McFadden XXXXX

Thanks everyone, stay fsa e and stay healthy

Congrats to CPO Singh

Congratulations to CPO Singh who has formally passed the FTO portion of his training and has his first solo shift tomorrow! CPO Singh, thank you for all of your hard work to get to this point and we all look forward to having you work beside us.

Sgt Semeniuk

Congrats to the LPS Recruit Class of 2021 and with their assistance at the Lethbridge Soup Kitchen and a Job Well Done!!! Page 20 Page 21

Criminal Activity Growth in London Road Neighbourhood

By Kate Connolly and Ian MacLachlan London Road Neighborhood Association

1. Cold hard policing statistics 2. Neighbourhood crime as people really experience it Page 22

Criminal Activity was Extracted for Part of London Road Neighbourhood Area

LRN not included in data set

Lethbridge Police Service data area

Source: Lethbridge Police Service Page 23

Occurrence Type 2019 2020‐10‐31 2020a Growth (%) Other robbery 3 3 3.6 16.7 Consensual fight 5 3 3.6 ‐30.0 Intoxication‐arrested 5 6 7.2 40.0 Theft of auto/attempted 17 6 7.2 ‐58.8 Person with weapon 4 8 9.6 133.3 Break and enter attempted 9 9 10.8 16.7 Sexual assaults 7 11 13.2 83.3 Family disputes 26 18 21.6 ‐19.2 Theft of bike 23 21 25.2 6.5 Intoxication‐gone on arrival 10 24 28.8 180.0 Loitering/panhandling 17 26 31.2 78.4 Note: 2020a is the 10 Mischief 33 29 34.8 2.5 month 2020 data + 20% for Petty tresspass act 17 30 36.0 105.9 comparison with 12 month Mental health act 23 36 43.2 82.6 2019 data assuming crime Provincial tresspass act 0 36 43.2 rates in November and Intoxication‐not arrested 20 37 44.4 115.8 December are the same as Theft over & under 28 44 52.8 83.3 the rest of the year. Break and enter commit 54 45 54.0 ‐2.8 Assaults 45 51 61.2 32.2 Source: Lethbridge Police Domestic related 51 55 66.0 25.8 Service Theft from auto 89 101 121.2 32.4 Suspicious person/vehicle 105 143 171.6 58.9 Drug complaints 55 147 176.4 211.8 Page 24

Drug complaints Suspicious person/vehicle Theft from auto Number of Domestic related Assaults “occurrences” Break and enter commit Theft over & under Intoxication-not arrested Provincial tresspass act Mental health act Petty tresspass act Mischief 2020a Loitering/panhandling 2019 Intoxication-gone on arrival Theft of bike Family disputes Sexual assaults Break and enter attempted Person with weapon Theft of auto/attempted Intoxication-arrested Consensual fight Other robbery

0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200

Source: Lethbridge Police Service Page 25

•December 2020 (7th Avenue/6 street)

•“At around 8:30pm a man came to the front door and attempted to enter. When he was unsuccessful he headed east along 7th Avenue and tried the other front doors in the block.” Page 26

•April 10, 2020 (7 Ave/10 St)

•Disabled senior, while unloading groceries from her car on 7 Ave, was distracted by one man in her front porch, while his friends stole all the grocery bags from the trunk of her car. (Police called and report was filed) Page 27

•Oct 3, 2020 (6 Ave/9 St)

•Person smoking crack pipe in closed front porch in afternoon - disturbed by neighbour visiting - fled. 3 holes burnt in porch carpet (reported to Police) Page 28

•Sept 18, 2020 (800 block 12 St)

•Locked trunk of car broken into overnight - stolen items include Samsung Tablet, laptop bag, suitcase, toiletry bag, drinks cooler. Page 29

•Sept 26, 2020 (along 9 Ave)

•Daytime attempted break in of parked cars (reported to Police) Page 30

•July 1, 2020 (7 Ave/11 St)

•Residents report their 4th break in/theft in 2 months; this time the back gate lock forced and the garage door broken down. Page 31

•June 7, 2020

•Neighbours called police to London Road Park - they recovered several stolen bikes and confiscated a machete and break-in tools. Page 32

•May 25, 2020 (900 block of 9 Ave.)

•2 neighbours spotted a man going through neighbours’ backyards, smashing things with golf club - when he saw them watching him, he charged at them. Page 33

What does all this mean to LRN residents?

• April 20, 2020 (resident on 7 Ave S in response to a serious theft incident) “Our neighbourhood has become an area of break-ins, thefts, damage to vehicles and illegal entries”

• June 20, 2020 (resident of 600 block of 9 St.) “ The influx of theft, vandalism and general nuisance over the past 12-24 months has been astronomical…. We actually had someone walk into our house while I was home a few months ago. I feel so unsafe and vulnerable in my own home and community, and utterly helpless at the same time”.

• October 29, 2020 (resident of 12 St S) “Thefts seem more brazen than ever … Anything that isn’t locked or nailed down seems to have become free for the taking … Sad to say, that’s the reality lately.” Page 34

Lethbridge Police Commission

OPEN SESSION

Date of Meeting: April 28, 2021

Subject: Finance Committee Report

Recommendations:

That the Finance Committee Report be accepted as information.

Background:

The Finance Committee met on April 21, 2021 to review the following:  Financial Report for the Lethbridge Police Service and the Commission as of March 31, 2021  COVID costs to date  Life Cycling for Equipment and Facilities  Status of BAUs

It is expected that a Financial Update will be provided to the Commission on a monthly basis.

The Finance Committee will be meeting with the City Treasurer in the future to go over processes and expectations.

Capital Improvement Plan The City’s Capital Improvement Plan for 2022-2025 will be deliberated by City Council the week of May 10 – 14, 2021.

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Lethbridge Police Commission Financial Report for the period ending March 31, 2021

Lethbridge Police Service

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LETHBRIDGE POLICE SERVICE Financial Commentary for the period ended March 31, 2021

The scope of this commentary is to provide a high level overview of the financial position of Lethbridge Police Service, highlight potential risk and provide assumption used in the preparation of this report.

Back ground

Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has an authorized strength of 173 Police Officers and 15 Community Peace Officers who are supported by 65 Civilian staff.

In 2020, during the mid-year budget review by Council, LPS operating budget was reduced by $1.0 Million creating a shortfall in the current budget cycle (2021 and 2022). Additionally, the provincial download of $200K has resulted in this short fall to increase to $1.2Million.

YEAR 2021

Year to date position has a positive variance of 383K. At the end of Q1 2021, year-end projection is that LPS will be over budget by $1.4 Million for year 2021 which will be offset by draw down from BAU and life cycle. The projection is based on available information at the time of this report.

LPS will have a balance budget at year-end. Year-end projection is that LPS will have a budget shortfall of $1.4 Million. This spent will be in the area of Information Technology $600K, Supplies and Contracted Services in the amount of $800K which also includes $200K of Provincial download for DNA sampling.

The DNA sampling was brought forward in 2018 as a potential budget pressure during budget deliberation; however, the funding was not approved by City Council.

Year-End Assumptions:  All Provincial Grants (Municipal Policing Assistance Grant (MPAG), Police Officer Grant (POG), and Victim Services (VSU) will be received based on the budgeted amount.  The COVID-19 cost will remain consistent and there are no substantial increases.  There will be vacancies based on historical claims (WCB, Short/Long term disability). Potential Impact to Bottom line:  Impact of COVID-19 on staffing and service levels.  Increase in overtime due to staff being sick and need to call in or back fill the essential positions.  Any change in provincial funding calculations.  Increase in number of employees away from work due to sickness can result in potential saving.

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Financial Position Revenue: Year to date revenue are projected to be over budget by $98K. Year-end revenue are projected to be over by $13K due to unbudgeted grant funding offset by potential lost revenue for Police information checks. Expenses: Year to date expense are under budget by 282K due to saving of $1.18M in compensation and benefits offset by over spend in other operating expense of $894K. Year-end expenses are projected to over spent by $1.4M including the provincial download of $200K, increase spend in the Information Technology of $600K for upgrade, with additional expenses under cellphone, uniforms, ammo purchase (cost up by 10%).

LETHBRIDGE POLICE SERVICE Income Statement & Forecast For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 Annual Budget Actual Variance Projection Variance Budget YTD YTD YTD Year End Year End $000 $000 $000 $000 $000 $000 Revenue 3,794 561 659 (98) 3,807 13 Expenses Compensation and Benefits 33,948 8,436 7,260 1,176 32,745 1,203 Other Operating Expense 3,437 859 1,753 (894) 6,055 (2,618) Interdepartmental Expense 4,042 1,011 1,011 0 4,042 0 Total Expenses 41,427 10,306 10,024 282 42,842 (1,415) Police Commission 31 8 5 3 25 6 Total (Pre withdrawal) 37,664 9,753 9,370 383 39,060 (1,422) BAU/Life Cycle Withdrawal BAU 822 Life Cycle-TLOC 600 Grand Total 37,664 9,753 9,370 383 39,060 0

Funding Source The funding to offset the predicted deficit will come from BAU ($822K) and Technology reserve ($600K) for a total of $1.4Million.

BAU report for the period ended December 31,2021-Projection YEAR Entity CITY BAU # DESCRIPTION AMOUNT Withdrawl Balance

Lethbridge Police Service $ $ $ 2017 LPS 710-3 Employee Wellbeing 107,584 107,584 2018 LPS 710-215 Major Case Overtime 250,000 250,000 2018 LPS 710-2 LPA Contract 411,522 411,522 2019 LPS 710-033 Civilian Term Position* 88,000 88,000 0 2020 LPS 710-5 Training 300,000 300,000 0 2020 LPS 710-4 Body Worn Camera/In Car 245,000 12,816 232,184 2020 LPS 710-7 Budget Shortfall 509,184 509,184 0 2020 LPS 710-8 Funeral Fund 50,000 50,000 2020 LPS 710-9 Provincial Mental Health APP* 50,000 25,000 25,000 0 Total BAU- Lethbridge Police Service 2,011,290 935,000 1,076,290 *Amount are not part of the drawdown to cover operating shortfall

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Lethbridge Police Commission Operating Variance Report For the Period Ending March 31, 2021

Under/ Current Month Actual To % Remaining Account Number Description Budget (Over) Actual Report Date (over) Budget Budget Operating LINE Police Commission LINE LPS-Police Commission LINE Travel & Convention 77300.5240 Training/Educatn Direct Costs 20,600.00 0 0 20,600.00 0 77300.5240.101 Conference Registration 0 250 250 -250 0 77300.5240.102 Tuition-Seminar-Course Fee 0 1,650.00 2,750.00 -2,750.00 0 77300.5350.101 Cellular Telephone 0 45.14 135.42 -135.42 0 77300.5375.100 Special Services & Studies 5,000.00 0 0 5,000.00 0 77300.5380.100 Contractual Services 0 0.3 157.66 -157.66 0 77300.5400 Memberships & Subscriptions 1,500.00 0 2,000.00 -500 0 77300.5435.100 Supplies 4,400.00 0 0 4,400.00 0 77300.6220.101 Funds To Gen Cap-GST 0 41.7 113.44 -113.44 0 LPS-Police Commission 31,500.00 1,987.14 5,406.52 26,093.48 0 Page 39

Report of Alberta Association of Police Governance

To the Lethbridge Police Commission

April 28, 2021

From: Rachel Hopf

 2021 Annual Conference & AGM was held virtually on Friday April 23, 2021.  Informative presentations, sessions, and round table discussions.  One presentation was in respect to A Proposal to Establish the Alberta College of Policing which is attached for information of Commission.  Next conference and AGM is April 22-23, 2022 in St. Albert.

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A Proposal to Establish the Alberta Photo Courtesy: Kyle Melting Tallow, Chief of Police for the Blood Tribe Police Service College of Policing

Prepared By: Dr. Graham Abela Dr. Kelly Sundberg Dr. Christina Witt Chief of Police Associate Professor Detective Taber Police Service Mount Royal University Calgary Police Service

Submitted To: Hon. Kaycee Madu, LLB (Hons), QC Minister of Justice & Solicitor General Government of Alberta

September 15, 2020

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Executive Summary

The professionalization of the police and police professionalism are two important and linked concepts, but clearly distinct in their definitions. Whereas police professionalism refers to the way individual police officers carry out their duties, the professionalization of policing refers to the way police as a whole practice policing. Notwithstanding most police perform their duties professionally; the occupation of policing has yet to evolve into a formal profession (Blandford, 2017). To this point, a profession constitutes a “knowledge based” occupation (Torstendahl, 1990), with those belonging to the profession serving as transferors of the “formal knowledge” specific to the functions of their profession (Freidson, 1986, p. 13). Sustained, comprehensive, and transferable “professionalism” can only be achieved once a diverse and expert foundation of knowledge specific to the profession has been learned, applied, and advanced (De George, 1990; Larson, 1977; Richardson, 1988).

While a profession is an occupation, an occupation is not necessarily a profession.

In today’s increasingly complex and polarized world, public grievance spans a multitude of issues. From lacking transparency in police practices, concerns of police investigating their own, and heightened attention on use-of-force, it is clear the time has come for the paradigm of policing to change. Policing today is much different than it was only a few decades ago. Police must be more aware of the importance diversity plays within our society, understanding legitimacy and credibility emerge from transparency and accountability, and sustained partnerships with diverse communities are central to any measure of success. To this end, modern policing requires more well-educated, comprehensively trained, and socially diverse officers –– specifically policing today needs:

 a sustained and inclusive recruitment strategy;  a foundational knowledge of the scholarship of policing;  evidence-based academy training;  mandatory ongoing (in-service) police education; and,  expert, objective, and community-focused oversight.

The only way to effectively and meaningfully advance policing is to advance the paradigm of policing. As with other occupations that have evolved into professions (e.g., law, medicine, teaching, engineering, etc.), a self-regulating professional organization needs to be established that:

 defines the professional scope of practice for the profession;  establishes the foundational educational credential to practice;  registers and licences those who are authorized to practice;  develops, supports, and advances a professional body of knowledge;  protects the public against professional misconduct or malpractice; and,  ensure the ongoing legitimacy and credibility of the profession.

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While discourse surrounding police professionalization has been ongoing for decades (Sloane, 1954; Stone and Travis, 2011; Neyroud 2011a; Robertson, 2012; Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, 2012; Blandford, 2017), it was not until 2012 when the United Kingdom established its College of Policing that police professionalization fully materialized (UK College of Policing, 2020).

Building on the UK experience, the Government of Alberta stands to become the first jurisdiction in North American to advance the paradigm of policing. By establishing the Alberta College of Policing, Alberta will become the model other Canadian provinces follow when seeking to advance and improve their respective policing models. Lastly, and most importantly, by establishing the Alberta College of Policing, the Government of Alberta will be demonstrating its sincere commitment to providing Albertans the most accountable, effective, and efficient public safety and security possible.

Alberta stands to become the first jurisdiction in North America to advance the paradigm of policing

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Biographies of Authors/Presenters

Dr. Graham Abela Chief of Police Taber Police Service Chief Abela has served over 26 years as a police officer in Alberta. Throughout his career, Graham has aligned his academic studies and police training to advance evidence-based policing. As a seasoned police executive, Graham has taken great interest and made significant effort to promote life-long-learning among all those he leads. In every regard, Graham exemplifies both community-based and intelligence-led policing. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Lethbridge, Master of Arts in Justice and Public Safety Leadership and Training from Royal Roads University, and Doctor of Education in Leadership from the University of Calgary.

Dr. Kelly Sundberg Associate Professor Mount Royal University Dr. Sundberg is a Criminologist and Associate Professor in the Department of Economics, Justice, and Policy Studies at Mount Royal University, Adjunct Associate Professor in the School of Architecture, Planning, and Landscape at the University of Calgary, Adjunct Professor in the School of Law at the University of Adelaide, and Fellow of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. Prior to his academic career, Kelly served over 15 years with the Government of Canada in various law enforcement, advisory, and senior policy positions. In both his academic and law enforcement careers, Kelly has sought to improve Canada’s criminal justice system by promoting evidence-based approaches to public safety, security, and community wellness. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Victoria, Master of Arts in Justice and Public Safety Leadership and Training from Royal Roads University, and Doctor of Philosophy in Criminology from Monash University.

Dr. Christina Witt Detective | Lecturer Calgary Police Service | Mount Royal University Dr. Witt is a Homicide Detective with the Major Crimes Section of the Calgary Police Service and Lecturer in the Department of Economics, Justice, and Policy Studies at Mount Royal University. With over 21 years of policing experience, Christina has served in both operational and investigative policing roles. In both her academic and policing careers, Christina actively promotes education as a central component for achieving effective crime prevention and investigative outcomes. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Physical Geography from the University of Calgary, Master of Science in Forensic and Legal Psychology from the University Leicester, and Doctor of Philosophy in Police Studies from Charles Sturt University.

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Table of Contents

Executive Summary ------1 - The Current Policing Paradigm ------1 Advancing the Police Paradigm ------2 Professionalizing Police ------3 The Alberta College of Policing ------3 Alberta’s Minister of Justice & Solicitor General ------6 Executive Council ------6 Board of Advisors ------7 Chief Executive Officer ------7 Office of the Registrar ------8 Addressing Public Complaints of Police Officers: The College’s Office of Professional Standards ------8 Supporting Evidence-Based Policing: The College’s Office of Police Education, Research & Scholarship -- 9 Foundational Education ------10 On-Boarding ------11 Competency Development and Ongoing Education ------11 Professional Development ------12 Leadership Development ------13 Defining the Scope of Professional Police Practice ------14 Code of Ethical Practice ------15 College Funding ------15 Final Thoughts on the Alberta College of Policing ------16 References ------18

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The Current Policing Paradigm

Due to recent events in North America and targeting of LGBTQ2 people and communities, social movements such as ‘Black Lives Matter’ ‘starlight tours’, along with the finding of Federal (Black Lives Matter, n.d.) sweeping across the Court that the RCMP knowingly allowed sexist, United States and Canada, police scrutiny and discriminatory, and harassing behaviour to public demand for police reform is profound. prevail within the force (Woo, Freeze, 2019). The consistent message is one of public mistrust Furthermore, findings of Ontario Superior Court and scepticism around the systems and patterns that the Toronto Police Service breached the of police conduct, issues of systemic racism, Charter rights of G20 protesters in 2010 police funding, the institution of policing, and (Palacious, 2016), all stand as important police governance. examples where the culture, attitudes, and practices of Canadians have fallen short of No longer is the public willing to allow authority community expectations (Fine, 2020). figures –– particularly police officers or police leaders –– to exercise their will without being questioned. This contemporary reality of the social media era, where information and images are instantaneously exchanged globally, not only is impacting policing, but also other institutions of established civil society. In cities across the United States, Canada, and around the world, mass protests have seemingly become commonplace, with public concerns relating to police use of force, transparency, and accountability being some of the major social justice themes being voiced.

It should come as no surprise to police that public anxiety and frustration have been mounting for years. While the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement has noticeably gained global attention in the wake of the killing of George In today’s ever complex and turbulent world, Floyd in Minnesota, the movement itself first where global conflicts result in refugee crises, emerged in 2013 (Sandhu, 2018). trade disputes cause economic instability, corruption erodes public trust in established Specific to Canada, the National Inquiry into institutions and systems, it is no surprise the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Woman and foundations of traditional policing have been Girls (MMIWG), racist residential school called into question. programmes (including the ‘60s-scoop’),

At all times, police must observe and uphold the tradition that the police are the public and that Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms while the public are the police, the police being only simultaneously exercising their discretionary members of the public who are paid to give full- powers in a way that best promotes public safety, time attention to duties which are incumbent on security, and rule of law –– striving to have the every citizen in the interests of community police viewed as a credible and legitimate welfare and existence” (Ortmeier, Meese, 2010). institution. Police leaders must consider the difference Since 1829, when Sir Robert Peel established the between ‘power’ and ‘authority’ – authority London Metropolitan Police, democratic policing being granted to the police by the public and has been grounded on nine core principles: power imposed on the public by the police accountability, fairness, honesty, integrity, (Coates, 2015). To this end, recruitment, training leadership, objectivity, openness, respect, and and education, policy and procedures, and selflessness. Specific to the selection and training especially practices, must all be based on the of today’s police, policing services arguably supposition that the police exist as a function of should reflect on Peel’s notion that police society, not that society exists as a function of should: “…maintain at all times a relationship police (Marquis, 1991). with the public that gives reality to the historic

The greater the potential for harm, the higher the risk and the more intrusive on liberty, then the greater degree of democratic scrutiny that should be applied to the professional standard (Neyroud, 2016).

Advancing the Police Paradigm

Over the past several decades, policing in Canada Police today must be critical thinkers who has become increasingly complex, dynamic, and understand the diverse and complex nature of technical –– especially since the enactment of the communities they police. Moreover, they the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms must have a temperament and empathy that and resulting jurisprudence. The foundational supports the police as both law enforcement and skills and knowledge needed to effectively and civil service professionals, in all their duties competently practice policing is strikingly more being committed to advancing civil society and advanced today than it was only a few decades the principles of democracy. ago. Arguably, just as law, engineering, nursing, medicine, and other occupations evolved to

2 © 2020 G. Abela, K. Sundberg & C. Witt | All Rights Reserved Page 47 A Proposal to Establish the Alberta College of Policing include self-governing bodies that established “…formalize its professional framework” professional standards, base educational (Neyroud, 2011a) through the establishment of credentials, and defined specific scopes of the Alberta College of Policing. practice, the time has come for policing to

Modern policing requires more well educated, comprehensively trained, and socially diverse officers.

Professionalizing Police The Alberta College of Policing

Professional bodies characteristically are what for policing in general. As with other distinguish a profession from an occupation. professional colleges (e.g., College of Physicians While a profession is an occupation, an and Surgeons of Alberta, College and Association occupation is not necessarily a profession –– a of Registered Nurses of Alberta, Law Society of profession being an occupation directed by a Alberta, etc.), the primary goals of the Alberta government registered body that establishes the College of Policing would be to: scope of practice, minimum educational  protect members of the public from credential, continuing education requirement, ‘policing’ malpractice and misconduct; and oversight process.  register, licence, and certify police officers A central aim of a professional body is to protect across Alberta; members of the public from professional  institute the professional code of ethics for malpractice and misconduct. Moreover, police officers across Alberta; professional bodies also advance professional practice by supporting ongoing industry-specific  establish, review, and advance evidence- based, community-informed, and research, scholarship, and learning. Lastly, standardized enforcement and investigation professional organizations play vital roles in policies, processes, and practices; upholding professional practice by regulating the licencing of practitioners, as well as responding  clearly define the roles, functions, and to complaints against licenced practitioners. responsibilities for police in Alberta;  establish the base educational credential There is no doubt, Albertans expect more from required to become registered, licenced, and their police. The proposed Alberta College of certified as a police officer; Policing provides a substantive response to the  determine the compulsory continuing call for criminal justice reform in Alberta. This professional education required for police proposed professional college would address the officers to maintain their registration, noteworthy public demand for higher standards licence, and certifications;

 develop and advance the research and  Standardized Policing: Standardized police scholarship specific to the profession of policies, processes, and practices –– include policing by supporting and collaborating a uniform code of ethics, cognate officers with provincial, national, and international trained and educated, and comparable post-secondary institutions and other approaches to patrol and investigative researchers; services –– must be consistently applied by  receive, evaluate, investigate, adjudicate, every officer, at every rank, in every police and make rulings regarding complaints agency across Alberta; and, involving police officers; and,  Accountable Policing: An independent,  support and advance the professionalization of police at the national and international transparent, responsive, capably staffed, levels. adeptly appointed, and well-equipped police oversight and investigative body must be a central element for all police activities in Based on the following principles, the Alberta. This body –– proposed as a Government of Alberta will assume the national significant part of the Alberta College of leadership role for advancing the Policing and entirely separate from any professionalization of policing: other police agency –– will protect the  Trust and Legitimacy in Policing: To achieve public from police malpractice and public trust and legitimacy, police policies, misconduct, build community trust through processes, and practices must be grounded transparency and accountability, while also on the Peelian principles of accountability, consolidating and streamlining the way fairness, honesty, integrity, leadership, complaints involving police officers are objectivity, openness, respect, and received, investigated, and addressed. selflessness;  Evidence-Based Policing: Evidence must The genesis for proposing the Alberta College of form the basis of all police policies, Policing comes from the recognized need to processes, and practices, with education, bolster public confidence and trust in police research, and scholarship being across Alberta. If the Government of Alberta foundational and sustained elements of all establishes the Alberta College of Policing, police services; Alberta will stand as the first jurisdiction in Canada to advance the paradigm of policing as an  Democratic Policing: The fundamental evidence-based and community-centric protections offered by the Canadian Charter profession. The Alberta College of Policing will of Rights and Freedoms must form the basis have the explicit mandate to protect and serve upon which all police decision-making and the public interest. practice occur. Open and democratic debate must be the genesis for all police policies, Accepting that police authority is granted by the processes, and practices; public through our democratic institutions and processes, and acknowledging that police

4 © 2020 G. Abela, K. Sundberg & C. Witt | All Rights Reserved Page 49 A Proposal to Establish the Alberta College of Policing effectiveness and legitimacy is measured by the of Alberta, Alberta College of Paramedics, level of public support, the Alberta College of College and Association of Registered Nurses of Policing will be led and governed by an involved Alberta, and the Alberta Teachers Association all public board under the authority of provincial stand as examples upon which the Alberta legislation. College of Policing can be established.

Just as physicians, lawyers, paramedics, nurses, As depicted by the chart below, the Alberta and teachers, to name a few, professionalized College of Policing would be accountable to over time through the emergence of Alberta’s Minister of Justice and Solicitor independent self-governing professional colleges General and governed by an executive council and societies, it is our belief the occupation of comprised of experienced policing and criminal policing has matured to a point where it too justice professionals, members of the public, and must become a formal profession. other experts committed to advancing the profession of policing while also protecting the In reviewing professional bodies such as the public from police malpractice. College of Physicians and Surgeons, Law Society

practices, budgets, finances, and strategic Alberta’s Minister of Justice & planning –– including the hiring and directing of Solicitor General the College’s Executive Director.

In relation to the Alberta College of Policing, the The Council will be comprised of members Minister of Justice and Solicitor General would: having direct knowledge, experience, and involvement with policing, public safety, and  Establish the Alberta College of Policing; security, with the Council’s Chair being a person  Appoint the College’s inaugural Executive independent of police who is appointed by Council; Alberta’s Minister of Justice and Solicitor General. The Vice-Chair, Secretary, and  Review the College’s annual report and provide strategic guidance; Treasurer will be selected from the Council’s membership, with the Council membership  Approve the College’s annual budget and including: allocate funds to the College; and,  One member selected by the Alberta  Address any significant public concerns Association of Chiefs of Police; regarding the College.  One member selected by the Alberta Association of Police Governance;

 One member selected by the Alberta Federation of Police Associations;

 One member selected by the Assembly of First Nations Alberta Association;

 One member elected by the Western Society of Criminology who has been

Hon. Kaycee Madu, QC – Minister of Justice & Solicitor General qualified as an expert on policing matters Hon. Jason Kenney – Premier of Alberta by an Alberta court and who is a

Photo Courtesy: Jason Franson / Canadian Press resident of Alberta;

 One member selected by the Minister of Executive Council Justice and Solicitor General; and,

The Executive Council for the Alberta College of  Four members elected by the Policing will supervise and regulate the membership of the Alberta College of operations of the Alberta College of Policing, Policing. and also provide direction and guidance relating to policing standards, education, oversight, and Of significant importance is ensuring the related professional activities. This Executive composition of the Executive Council is Council will also assume primary responsibility representative of Alberta’s diverse population, for establishing, developing, managing, and including, but not limited to, members who are amending the College’s policies, processes, female, Indigenous, LGBTQ2, along with others

6 © 2020 G. Abela, K. Sundberg & C. Witt | All Rights Reserved Page 51 A Proposal to Establish the Alberta College of Policing from diverse communities. Moreover, it is essential that all members have direct knowledge, experience, and involvement with policing, public safety, and security organisations and activities. Ideally, people within the Executive Council positons should have professional backgrounds such as practicing lawyers, chartered professional accountants, Photo Courtesy of Taber Police certified human resource professionals, and skills in public relations.

Board of Advisors Chief Executive Officer

The Executive Council could appoint a Board of Hired by the Executive Council, we suggest on a Advisors comprised of representatives from five-year term (one-time renewable), the professional associations, societies, or College’s Chief Executive Officer would assume government agencies, such as: primary responsibility for:

 Implementing the College’s strategic plan  Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police;  Leading and managing the College’s day-to-  Alberta Association of Police Governance; day operations;  Alberta Federation of Police Associations;  Overseeing the College’s budget and  Assembly of First Nations AB Association; finances;  Minister of Justice and Solicitor General;  Serving as the College’s official  Law Society of Alberta; spokesperson;  Alberta Psychiatric Association;  Liaising with College stakeholders  Psychologists’ Association of Alberta; (individual and organizational);  Alberta Urban Municipalities Association;  Hiring, leading, managing, and developing  Rural Municipalities of Alberta; College personnel;  Western Society of Criminology;  Reporting the College’s activities and  Alberta Crime Prevention Association; initiatives to the Executive Council; and,  AHS – Addiction & Mental Health Division;  Organizing and supporting Executive  Alberta Human Rights Commission; and, Council and Advisory Board meetings.  Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta.

Office of the Registrar Professional Standards would constitute the body responsible for receiving, reviewing, The Office of the Registrar, led by the Registrar investigating, and adjudicating complaints of Police would: involving police officers.  review and approve membership applications; When the College determines an officer has engaged in misconduct or malpractice, a  maintain the registry of members (including disciplinary panel would levy a decision that the a record of each members affiliation, academic credentials, and professional Chief Constable of Police is bound to enforce. certifications); and Appeals of a sanction levied would be heard by the College’s Appeal Board, with the Alberta  periodically audit memberships. Court of Queen’s Bench serving as the final level The Registrar of Police would ensure the ethical, of appeal. transparent, and effective registering, licencing, and certifying of police officers across Alberta. As noted by the established literature, public trust and accountability are eroded when police investigate themselves (Crehan & Goodman- Delahunty, 2019; Porter, 2020, Stelkia, 2020). Currently in Alberta, the Chief Constable of Police oversees all discipline matters involving police officers, with police officers investigating complaints against fellow officers. The only

exception is when the Alberta Serious Incident

Response Team (ASIRT) conducts an investigation pursuant to section 46.1(1) of Alberta’s Police Act (2000).

Notwithstanding that police across all ranks do their best to remove biases from their decision-

making process, bias can never be completely Addressing Public avoided. To this point, and as supported by Complaints of Police research, if the police continue to investigate themselves the public will continue to be Officers: The College’s unconvinced of the officer complaint process Office of Professional (Parent & Parent, 2018).

Standards An important point is that nothing within the

professional model prohibits or restricts police Typically, professional colleges and societies associations from fulfilling their fiduciary address complaints regarding member conduct or responsibilities to police officers. Collective professional malpractice. The College’s Office of

8 © 2020 G. Abela, K. Sundberg & C. Witt | All Rights Reserved Page 53 A Proposal to Establish the Alberta College of Policing bargaining and the responsibilities of  Receive, evaluate, investigate, adjudicate, Associations within collective agreements are and make rulings regarding complaints not impacted by professionalization. involving police officers.  Evaluate police use-of-force policies, The Alberta College of Policing stands as an procedures, and practices and, when important and definitive means for the appropriate, make recommendations on Government of Alberta to demonstrate its how to improve use-of-force policies, commitment to improving policing across procedures, and practices; and Alberta. Under the College’s Office of  Review and provide advice regarding Professional Standards, the public can be evidence-based, community-informed, confident knowing that complaints involving the standardized enforcement and investigation police are addressed in the most professional, policies, processes, and practices. objective, and timely manner possible by an independent civilian oversight body whose Supporting Evidence- primary mandate is to protect the public from Based Policing: The police misconduct and malpractice. College’s Office of While ASIRT could continue to investigate Police Education, serious incidents as per Alberta’s Police Act, the College’s Office of Professional Standards would Research & Scholarship inevitably replace the professional standards The Office of the Police Education, Research, units currently found within Alberta’s municipal and Scholarship (PERS), led by the Director of police services. PERS would:

The Office of Professional Standards, led by the  Advise/describe what the roles, functions, Director of Professional Standards (hired by the and responsibilities are for the profession of Executive Director on approval of the Executive policing; Council), would:  Recommend the base educational credential required to become registered, licenced, and  Establish the Code of Ethics for police certified as a police officer; officers in Alberta;  Approve the compulsory continuing  Educate police officers regarding the Code professional education required for a police of Ethics; officer to maintain their registration,  Uphold and enforce the Code of Ethics; licence, and certifications; and,

 Review, issue, and revoke licences to  Develop and advance the research and practice policing; scholarship specific to the profession of policing by supporting and collaborating  Review, approve, and rescind professional with provincial, national, and international certifications; post-secondary institutions and independent researchers and organizations.

exceeding the basic requirements of the College, Foundational Education which would be both accepted and encouraged.

As with most professionals, the individual is Flexibility is the key, especially with potential responsible to gain the requisite knowledge and applicants that come from different industries, education to become registered within the are adult learners, new Canadians, or have life profession. In the past in Alberta, most police experiences that would benefit the profession. agencies have engaged police officers based on The College should implement a program that the standards found in the police recruitment allows for temporary certification based on the and selection standards –– meaning there was no applicant meeting the foundational educational requirement for any foundational, theoretical, or requirements after engagement. For example, a practical education prior to engagement with the person can be engaged with the police as a police. probationary member of the profession if they

successfully complete the educational We note that in several other countries, pre- requirement within two years. employment foundational education is a requirement to engagement with the police As with adult learning, the College should also (College of Policing, 2017; New South Wales implement a program in which a person's Government, n.d.; Politie, n.d.). Although this education, external to policing, but applicable to may have served a purpose in the past, the public the profession, can be assessed for potential full expectation is that police officers have a base of or partial certification. For example, a lawyer education –– specific to the role of a police who applies to be a police officer would not be officer who works in a problem-solving required to take courses on the Canadian Charter environment, enforcing complex laws, of Rights and Freedoms or criminal law. Equally, investigating serious crimes, within the only a university or college educator who has a principles of the Canadian Charter of Rights and law degree and experience in criminal law would Freedoms. Furthermore, the powers and be approved to deliver an approved criminal law authority granted to police need to be course. understood within the context of social justice and policing in a democracy. Systems will be created, within standards, to

allow for the largest number of police applicants, Pre-employment education is the primary focus while at the same time ensuring the needs of the of post-secondary education. We suggest College and the public are met. Importantly, the engaging Alberta post-secondary institutions in foundational education piece should be rigorous the creation of a flexible learning model in enough that once successfully completed, which potential police officers must undertake a aptitude or written testing for entrance to the series of courses of education. The curriculum college would not be required. The College and content of the courses must be approved by would be responsible for setting the standards the College as meeting the requirements of the and auditing the courses offered by post- profession. We also understand the post- secondary institutions to ensure graduates have secondary institutions may offer a program

10 © 2020 G. Abela, K. Sundberg & C. Witt | All Rights Reserved Page 55 A Proposal to Establish the Alberta College of Policing the requisite knowledge and skill needed to be academic standard is applied, a course of study is successful police officers. It would be our intent undertaken, or a prior learning assessment to create credentials rigorous enough to be developed to confirm the foundational education applicable to law enforcement vocations other standards are met prior to full certification. than policing. The on-boarding process must be flexible in its approach to allow police services the ability to On-Boarding employ people of all backgrounds and with A central goal of the College is to encourage, diverse thought and experiences. Moreover, the support, and accommodate candidates from on-boarding process must be permissive rather broad and diverse communities. To achieve this than a process to exclude potential candidates goal, the College will incorporate an on-boarding into the profession –– a significant paradigm strategy that decisively promotes diversity, shift from the historic hiring process of police incorporates flexibility, and accommodates the officers in Alberta. needs of as broad a cross-section of society possible. Competency Development and While the standard approach to on-boarding will Ongoing Education involve applicants first completing the Professionals must remain current in their ability prescribed online police foundations certificate, to perform the practices of the profession. it is understood the process must allow for Ongoing education and competence unique circumstances –– especially in the initial development are key to ensuring pubic trust and years of the College. A central aim of the College legitimacy. The College will develop and deliver must be to attract diverse members of society to a robust and evidence-based continuing pursue a policing profession, and ensure its on- education program that supports police officers boarding processes are as inclusive and flexible as being current in their professional practice. possible.

Police officers who do not undertake continuing Once the educational requirements are met, the education will be de-certified to practice. It is applicant may make an application to the College important there be balance between the types of for probationary certification. This will require assessment, the time requirements to undertake the registrar of the College to review an the continuing education, and the ability of the application form, ensure the applicant has met College and employer to gauge this requirement. the standards and requirements, followed by paying a fee for registration. Building on the existing Alberta police courses,

programs, and regimes that have successfully Alternatively, police services may recommend advanced the professionalization and one of their applicants be given probationary standardization of police training (e.g., the certification based on a careful assessment by the Investigative Skills Education Program - ISEP), service. In such cases, the College will ensure an the College can bolster the training provided by

11 © 2020 G. Abela, K. Sundberg & C. Witt | All Rights Reserved Page 56 A Proposal to Establish the Alberta College of Policing police services, while also advancing the The College could create a series of courses that College’s assessment rubric. By assessing and are required to apply for promotion and may auditing the curriculum offered by independent perform the function of initial screener for police police services and other agencies, the College services who want to make sure they have a will be supporting the peer-review and group of persons who are ready to enter standardization of police practices –– again, promotional processes. supporting and promoting public trust and legitimacy in Alberta’s police services.

Professional Development

Police education and training occurs over a career, and other than Alberta’s Investigative Skills Education Program (ISEP), the current state of professional development in policing is not standardized, lacks consistency, and is made up of a cadre of ad hoc courses. Within some services there have been attempts to establish some cohesive linear progression to professional development, but it is often based on the desire of the police officer themselves, not centrally controlled, and based on little to no evidence.

The Alberta College of Policing will establish a base line of courses and developmental opportunities that are necessary and required for police officers as they advance in their careers. In combination with ongoing education, the learning outcomes and practices achievable through a regimen of requirements will support the creation of professional practice standards. The College will also be required to assess each course of training against learning outcomes, Open source photo of the Alberts Legislature assess curriculum for currency, establish In keeping with the concept that the future authentic assessment, and ensure the courses police officer should be responsible for their own overall fit into the profession of policing. foundational education, the model below depicts Iterative processes should be utilized to build an the process for potential engagement with police officer's practice based on the placement within services in Alberta. We understand the model the organization, and their wishes for future does not encompass all paths to engagement assignments in different units within the within a police service but is descriptive for the profession. purposes of this discussion.

Leadership Development The Alberta College of Policing can provide a As the scholarship specific to policing suggests clear path to prepare police officers for (Neyroud, 2011a; Sloane, 1954), police executives promotion opportunities for advancement in need to clearly understand complex business police services. We suggest the College create a acumen, accountability, and police command. regimen of courses, experiential learning Although a made-in-Alberta approach will be opportunities, and mentorships for officers necessary, the College must continually examine wishing to advance their careers. global practices and reflect on policing scholarship from around the world. Through continual literature review, partnerships with post-secondary institutions, and ongoing efforts to advance the educational competency rubrics of policing, the College will effectively ensure a sustained body of knowledge exists and develops for the profession of policing.

Defining the Scope of alternatives to who can perform the function within the policing profession. Professional Police Practice This same argument can be applied to the different complexities of the police function that

Equal around the world, there are specific roles are performed by police daily. If viewed on a continuum, probationary police officers perform within policing that are defined by specialty training, experience, skills, and competence. functions that are akin to the basic levels of policing, and progress from being a novice to Different countries have recognized that certain expert via a rigid rank structure (e.g., officers functions with the profession of policing do not begin in general patrol then can progress have to be undertaken by armed and sworn through an operational or investigative career police officers. There are roles that are more akin to technical expertise and functions that serve the purpose of policing in a more cost effective, effective, and professional way.

The College would apply to all persons working for a police service and conducting ‘policing’ duties (e.g., patrol, crime analysis, investigation, intelligence, training, etc.) –– meaning all policing employees (sworn officers and civilian professionals) would be certified by the College and required to maintain the requisite standards. path, with few ultimately rising to executive management and leadership positions). By having all police service employees certified by the College, expertise across all policing In most regards, the profession of policing has functions will be achieved, with career paths not delineated from its rigid and historic being focused on a specialty rather than on paramilitary roots. While many police services progressing through ranks. The benefits of have successfully created ad hoc training regime certifying both sworn and non-sworn specialists for officers, there remains no evidence-based or is that police professionals become masters at the peer-reviewed regime for professional police function, and not redirected to another function practices in Alberta. It is our view, that to bring they have little experience simply because of an legitimacy to the profession of policing, officers’ antiquated paramilitary process. Simply, police practice should be guided by their level of services would hire personnel based on their certification. This is not to say junior officers specific expertise in policing, and not exclude cannot experience and practice these skills under them based on a primarily fitness basis. This is the supervision of a certified practitioner, but not to say that police officers cannot become levels of mastery should be met in order to best experts, rather it recognizes there are ensure the public are being policed legitimately within the profession.

responsibility to ensure their members meet the The certification of certain levels of police obligations of their code of ethics and do not officer provides for legitimacy and removes some undertake malpractice. of the liabilities associated with neglect of duty, failure to investigate, and the ability of police The role of the College does not end with police officers to be sued for malpractice. Furthermore, discipline. The College would be able to we suggest the model allows for the concept of investigate and provide findings regarding having police officers perform only the functions standards of practice, and complaints against they have been trained to undertake, and allows services provided by police services. It is for the concept of tiered policing. If important to note that the College will implemented, this concept will fundamentally vigorously protect members of the profession change the current systems of police officer who are acting within standards of conduct and remuneration –– tying police officer’s professionalism. The College will also take steps remuneration to the role they perform, rather to de-certify members of the profession who are than the years they serve. tyrannical in their behaviour, or commit gross misconduct violations of the code of ethics.

Code of Ethical Practice College Funding The College will create a code of ethics for practitioners to follow, and be subject to in their There are a few ways that funding of a professional practice. Currently the Alberta professional body can occur. Although not a Police Act Regulations provides for the money-making enterprise, the College will need definitions and offences of what is considered substantial support from government and the misconduct. We know the Police Act and the certified members. Adapted from the Neyroud current provisions that are in place for police Model, (2011a), membership in the Alberta discipline are archaic, based on a paramilitary College of Policing could be divided as follows: model, expensive to administer, take far too  Honorary members: for professionals who much time, and most importantly, do not have are no longer employed by a police service, the full confidence of the public. but would like to retain certification on an annual basis. This could form a pool of The funds allocated to professional conduct certified police officers who could be matters, including the requirements for the Law engaged in a police service at short notice or Enforcement Review Board, are exorbitant. We who want to contribute to the profession suggest some of these funds should be re- even though they may be retired. directed to the College of Policing so the  Technical members: organizations in professional body becomes the organization that policing that can contribute to the evidence provides for the regulation and protection of the base and practices of professional policing. public from police misconduct. This is similar to They are not sworn, but can carry out many all other professions who take seriously the technical or investigative functions.

 Probationary Member: for people working applicant, there will be money savings in police towards their full member status. Hired but budgets that should be diverted to the College. not fully certified police recruits, or members who have faced discipline and require a probationary period for Final Thoughts on the re-instatement. Alberta College of  Affiliate Members: civilians within the police service who are not sworn, but may Policing be recognized professionals from another recognized professional body. The College of Policing is not a construct that will be created quickly. Although there are steps  Institutional Member: those who are that can be taken in the short term, the College certified by the College to perform a undoubtably will take years to fully establish. function of or a service to the College. Educational institutions would be an Thinking ahead, we have developed a model for example. the foundational education process and will make that accessible if the professionalization  Full Member: sworn officers who have model is accepted or gains traction. completed all requirements for full appointment as a police officer. It should be noted that in Britain, when  Chartered Member: those who have professionalization was introduced, there was reached a higher level of expertise within initial resistance to the change. However, with the police service or who have been the understanding of the purpose of the College, promoted. the legitimacy and trust it built within police  Fellow: awarded to those who have made organizations and with the public, some of the significant contribution to the profession of fear of chance subsided. There is no doubt that policing. Members of the Order of merit, the same may occur in Alberta. Nevertheless, Senior Ranks, etc.). change needs to occur to enshrine trust and legitimacy within this profession. As is common with most professional bodies, each class of member would need to pay fees to The British Model relies on what they have the College. labelled the Police Education Qualities Framework (College of Policing, 2017). The basis Within the College model, the professional from which the framework derives its legitimacy standards work shifts from the responsibility of is that it recognizes as police hold a tremendous the police service to that of the professional amount of autonomy and the independence of body. This should alleviate budget requirements judgement, they must have the requite from the larger police services in Alberta. This knowledge, both theoretical and applied to money could be diverted from the police service perform the function of police officer. to the College. Moreover, because the length of the recruitment processes and/or training will be For years, police leaders have talked about the reduced due to the shift of responsibility to the concept of professionalization, but very few have

16 © 2020 G. Abela, K. Sundberg & C. Witt | All Rights Reserved Page 61 A Proposal to Establish the Alberta College of Policing taken the time to put on paper what that may actually look like. Often, leading change requires a crisis, and policing in North America is in crisis. In Alberta, we have not seen many of the complex issues, riots, and social change that are occurring in the United States, however we know enough to scan for those issues and understand they are closer than we think.

As academics, pracademics, and police leaders, we understand that this important discussion needed to commence. Whether the outcomes of our proposal are accepted is up to debate, but we know that police leadership, as a verb needs to occur now. This proposal is one-step in that

potential direction.

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