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Alberta Province Supports Grande Prairie's Transition to Municipal Police Service with Additional $7 Million Funding

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Alberta's government continues to support the City of Grande Prairie's transition to a municipal police service, with the province committing an additional $7 million in funding. This new funding is part of the $9.7 million two-year commitment made by the province in March 2023 to help the city meet its policing and public safety needs. The City of Grande Prairie has made significant progress since then, hiring officers and civilian staff, procuring equipment, and beginning the development of essential IT infrastructure for the municipal police service.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Alberta province is providing an additional $7 million in funding to support the City of Grande Prairie's transition to a municipal police service.
  • The new funding brings the total provincial commitment to $16.7 million, in addition to the $9.7 million already committed in March 2023.
  • The Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS) is expected to become the primary police service of jurisdiction for Grande Prairie in 2026.
  • The city's transition is on budget and on schedule, and has already provided a positive impact on community safety and valuable insights on modernizing the policing model.
  • The GPPS is projected to have an annual operating budget less than those associated with policing services contracted through the RCMP.
  • The Grande Prairie Police Service is creating a modern, community-oriented police service that reflects the unique needs of Grande Prairie.

Statistics:

  • The projected total cost of establishing and implementing the GPPS is $19 million.
  • The province's funding commitment now totals $16.7 million.
  • The GPPS is expected to become the primary police service of jurisdiction for Grande Prairie in 2026.
  • The city's transition is on budget and on schedule, with $19 million allocated for establishment and implementation.
  • Alberta's government delivered more than $2.2 million in funding through the Indigenous and Municipal Police Transition Study Grant program to help 35 municipalities, 23 First Nations and eight Metis Settlements.

Sources:

  • "Alberta funds community policing in Grande Prairie" (Feb 22, 2023)

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