Lethbridge Regional Police Service

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Lethbridge Regional Police Service was established 1 February 2004 as a result of an amalgamation of the police services of Lethbridge and Coaldale, Alberta. In 2005, the police service employed 132 officers, 80 civilian staff and over 50 civilian volunteers.

Contents 1 Lethbridge Regional Police Commission 2 Structure 2.1 Community Policing 2.2 Criminal investigation 2.3 Administrative support 2.4 Support services 3 References

[edit] Lethbridge Regional Police Commission

The service is governed by a nine-person commission composed of three members of the Lethbridge city council and the Coaldale town council and six citizens. The commission oversees the service, allocates funds from both councils and establishes policing policies. They also provide instruction to the police chief regarding sufficient staffing levels.

[edit] Structure

The organization of the police service includes four divisions: community policing, criminal investigation, administrative support and support services.

[edit] Community Policing

The community policing division maintains peace and good order, protects lives and property, and prevents and detects crime. It accomplishes this through the following:

• Patrol services
• Downtown policing
• Traffic safety
• Court liaison
• Community resources
• Victim and witness services

[edit] Criminal investigation

The criminal investigation division provides support services to on-going investigations through the major and organized crimes sections. Key areas of the division include the following:

• Violent crimes
• Forensic identification
• Crime analysis
• Property crimes
• Serious habitual offenders
• Special operations
• Criminal intelligence
• Economic crimes
• National weapons enforcement
• Gaming

[edit] Administrative support

The administrative support division oversees the following areas:

• Human resources
• Professional standards
• Policy and accreditation
• Property and exhibits
• Business management

[edit] Support services

The support services division provides support to all other divisions as required, including a specialized response to ongoing crises and ensuring the continuous flow of information. This division is responsible for:

• Public safety communications
• Information technology
• Records management
• Tactical support

[edit] References

• 2006–2008 Business Plan, Lethbridge Regional Police Service. Accessed 15 August 2006.