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New bill aims to officially recognize Indigenous policing agencies in Alberta

A new bill, tabled in the Alberta legislature Wednesday, aims to officially recognize Indigenous policing agencies in the province.

Right now the Police Act does not contain any recognition of First Nations police services even though they’ve been in operation for more than 20 years.

Justice Minister Kaycee Madu says formal legislative recognition of First Nations police services means changes resulting from the current review of the police act will apply to them.

One critical change would also authorize First Nations police services to use tickets to enforce First Nations’ bylaws.

Blood Tribe Police Inspector Farica Prince says, in a written statement, the service hasn’t had the same resources or opportunities and is significantly underfunded compared to its policing partners.

She says Bill 38 is the result of much hard work and the first step towards equity for Indigenous police services.

Tina Karst
Tina Karst
A Lethbridge College alumnus, Tina moved back to the community two years after convocation, in September 2007, to become a member of the CJOC News Team. She started as a weekend reporter/anchor and now serves as Associate News Director. When Tina's not tracking down local news, she's either busy at home with Jordan and their two kids or creating custom macrame pieces for a growing list of clients.
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