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Our mandate is to provide civilian oversight and governance of the Camrose Police Service, ensuring transparency and accountability.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row module_id=”public-meetings” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_divider color=”#999999″ divider_style=”dashed” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Poppins||||||||” text_text_color=”#113665″ text_font_size=”24px” custom_margin=”||35px||false|false”]PUBLIC MEETINGS[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb content_max_width=”800px” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|||on|||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#113665″ header_font_size=”24px” body_font=”|300|||||||” body_text_align=”justify” body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” custom_css_blurb_title=”margin-bottom:20px;||padding-left:0px;||margin-left:0px;” custom_css_blurb_content=”padding-left:0px;||margin-left:0px;”]<\/p>\n
The Camrose Police Commission holds public meetings the third Wednesday of every month at 8:00am excluding August.<\/p>\n
Meetings are held at City Hall, in Committee Room 126, located in Camrose at 5204 – 50 Avenue.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text content_last_edited=”off|desktop” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Poppins||||||||” text_text_color=”#113665″ text_font_size=”24px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” content__hover_enabled=”off|desktop”]<\/p>\nAgendas & Minutes<\/a>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blog fullwidth=”off” posts_number=”3″ include_categories=”21″ show_thumbnail=”off” use_manual_excerpt=”off” show_author=”off” show_date=”off” show_categories=”off” show_excerpt=”off” show_pagination=”off” masonry_tile_background_color=”#f5f5f5″ show_more_last_edited=”off|desktop” disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”||||on|||#113665|” header_text_color=”#000000″ background_enable_color=”off” custom_css_content=”background-color:#000″ disabled=”on” masonry_tile_background_color__hover_enabled=”on|desktop”][\/et_pb_blog][et_pb_button button_url=”\/index.php\/public-meetings\/” button_text=”View All” button_alignment=”left” disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row module_id=”why-section” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_divider color=”#999999″ divider_style=”dashed” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|||on|||||” custom_margin=”||4px||false|false” locked=”off” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element_tablet=”margin-left:0px;” custom_css_main_element_phone=”margin-left:0px;”]Why have a Police Commission?[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.4)” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”260px” max_width_tablet=”250px” max_width_phone=”250px” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” locked=”off” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element_tablet=”margin-left:0px;\t” custom_css_main_element_phone=”margin-left:0px;”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_blurb title=”Relationship to Alberta Justice” content_max_width=”800px” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|||on|||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#113665″ header_font_size=”24px” body_font=”|300|||||||” body_text_align=”justify” body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” custom_css_blurb_title=”margin-bottom:20px;||padding-left:0px;||margin-left:0px;” custom_css_blurb_content=”padding-left:0px;||margin-left:0px;”]<\/p>\n The Camrose Police Commission is accountable to the Alberta Justice and Solicitor General. The Province sets the standards for effective policing in Alberta, and through the Police Act, sets out the requirements and responsibilities for police commissions, Public Complaint Directors, municipalities, and police services.<\/p>\n We uphold and value the core principles of police oversight in Alberta:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Relationship to Camrose City Council” content_max_width=”800px” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|||on|||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#113665″ header_font_size=”24px” body_font=”|300|||||||” body_text_align=”justify” body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” custom_css_blurb_title=”margin-bottom:20px;||padding-left:0px;||margin-left:0px;” custom_css_blurb_content=”padding-left:0px;||margin-left:0px;”]<\/p>\n The Police Act provides for the city to establish a municipal commission. City Council appoints members to the Camrose Police Commission, drawing upon the expertise and experience available in the community.<\/p>\n We continually strive to ensure we have an open and respectful relationship with our partners, including the City of Camrose. We recognize that importance of providing effective policing services in a fiscally responsible way.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row module_id=”responsibilities-section” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_divider color=”#999999″ divider_style=”dashed” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_blurb title=”Responsibilities of the Police Commission” content_max_width=”800px” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|||on|||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#113665″ header_font_size=”24px” body_font=”|300|||||||” body_text_align=”justify” body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” custom_css_blurb_title=”margin-bottom:20px;||padding-left:0px;||margin-left:0px;” custom_css_blurb_content=”padding-left:0px;||margin-left:0px;”]<\/p>\n The Camrose Police Commission is a statutory body created under the Alberta Police Act. The Camrose Police Commission has the following legislated responsibilities: to allocate funds provided by City Council, done in consultation with the Chief of Police; to establish policies providing for efficient and effective policing; to issue instructions as necessary to the Chief in regards to those policies; and to ensure sufficient persons are employed by the Service to carry out the functions of the Service.<\/p>\n The Camrose Police Commission is responsible for appointing the Chief of Police and evaluating their performance. The Police Commission issues directions to the Camrose Police Service through the Chief of Police. The Chief is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Police Service.<\/p>\n Additionally, the Camrose Police Commission monitors the public complaints process; handles complaints regarding the Chief of Police; and handles appeals regarding the policies of, or services provided by, the Camrose Police Service.<\/p>\n The Camrose Police Commission is accountable to the Alberta Solicitor General and Minister of Public Security, operating in accordance with the Camrose Police Commission bylaw, set by the City of Camrose.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row module_id=”volunteer-opportunities” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_divider color=”#999999″ divider_style=”dashed” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_blurb title=”VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES” content_max_width=”800px” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|||on|||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#113665″ header_font_size=”24px” body_font=”|300|||||||” body_text_align=”justify” body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” custom_css_blurb_title=”margin-bottom:20px;||padding-left:0px;||margin-left:0px;” custom_css_blurb_content=”padding-left:0px;||margin-left:0px;”]<\/p>\n There are currently no vacant positions on the Camrose Police Commission. For upcoming volunteer opportunities, please check back later.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row module_id=”members-section” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_divider color=”#999999″ divider_style=”dashed” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_blurb title=”COMMISSION MEMBERS” content_max_width=”800px” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|||on|||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#113665″ header_font_size=”24px” body_font=”|300|||||||” body_text_align=”justify” body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” custom_css_blurb_title=”margin-bottom:20px;||padding-left:0px;||margin-left:0px;” custom_css_blurb_content=”padding-left:0px;||margin-left:0px;”]<\/p>\n Members of the Camrose Police Commission are citizen volunteers. The Commission shall consist of up to ten Members, two Councillors and five members-at-large, appointed by Council, and up to three Members appointed by the provincial Minister. The term of the appointment is a three year commitment, to a maximum of ten years.<\/p>\n The Camrose Police Commission is currently made up of the following members:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_team_member name=”Lucas Banack” position=”City Councillor” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_team_member name=”Adrian Zinck” position=”City Member” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” image_url__hover_enabled=”on|desktop”][\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_team_member name=”Wayne Throndson” position=”City Councillor” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_team_member name=”Jeffery Hurd” position=”City Member” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_team_member name=”Tena Lansing” position=”Provincial Member” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_team_member name=”Kevin Keech” position=”City Member” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_team_member name=”Lee Katchur” position=”City Member (Chairman)” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_team_member name=”Malcolm Kirkland” position=”City Member” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row module_id=”annual-report” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_divider color=”#999999″ divider_style=”dashed” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Poppins||||||||” text_text_color=”#113665″ text_font_size=”24px” custom_margin=”||35px||false|false”]ANNUAL REPORT[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blog fullwidth=”off” posts_number=”3″ include_categories=”22″ show_thumbnail=”off” use_manual_excerpt=”off” show_author=”off” show_date=”off” show_categories=”off” show_excerpt=”off” show_pagination=”off” masonry_tile_background_color=”#f5f5f5″ show_more_last_edited=”off|desktop” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”||||on|||#113665|” header_text_color=”#000000″ background_enable_color=”off” text_orientation=”left” custom_css_content=”background-color:#000″ masonry_tile_background_color__hover_enabled=”on|desktop”][\/et_pb_blog][et_pb_button button_url=”\/index.php\/annual-report\/” button_text=”View All” button_alignment=”left” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row module_id=”complaints” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_divider color=”#999999″ divider_style=”dashed” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_blurb title=”COMPLAINTS” content_max_width=”800px” admin_label=”Blurb” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|||on|||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#113665″ header_font_size=”24px” body_font=”|300|||||||” body_text_align=”justify” body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” custom_css_blurb_title=”margin-bottom:20px;||padding-left:0px;||margin-left:0px;” custom_css_blurb_content=”padding-left:0px;||margin-left:0px;”]<\/p>\n Starting in December 2025, the Police Review Commission<\/strong> (PRC) will independently investigate serious incidents, criminal allegations, and public complaints involving police in Alberta.<\/p>\n The goal of the PRC, which includes the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT), is to provide unbiased investigations that hold law enforcement accountable while strengthening public confidence in policing across Alberta.<\/p>\n The PRC was established to bring a fair, modern, and more transparent approach to addressing complaints about police conduct in Alberta.<\/p>\n HOW TO MAKE A COMPLAINT<\/strong><\/p>\n If you have concerns about the actions or conduct of a police officer, follow these steps to get started:<\/p>\n 1. Gather the information:<\/strong> You will be asked to provide your personal information and details of the incident, including dates and times.<\/p>\n 2. Complete the Form:<\/strong> Visit albertaprc.ca<\/strong><\/a> and click the \u201cMake a complaint\u201d button, then fill out the complaint form with your personal details. It is a quick process, and they will guide you through each step.<\/p>\n\n