FAQs

The purpose of the St. Albert Policing Committee is to maintain a proper balance between the independence and authority of the RCMP and accountability to the community and civilian authority through community input, increased transparency regarding policing operations, removal of political interference perceptions and assistance with dealing with local complaints.

Our primary objective is to act as a liaison between City Council, the RCMP Detachment and St. Albert residents to foster responsible community actions towards the creation of a safe and secure community.

We do not have oversight responsibility for Municipal Policing Services, which includes bylaw enforcement, traffic safety, photo radar, and nuisance animal complaints. For these concerns, please call the 24/7 complaint line 780-458-7700 or general inquiry line 780-418-6643.

For any emergecy matters, please contact the RCMP by calling 911

The St. Albert Policing Committee was established in 2018 through a Council Bylaw in accordance with the Alberta Police Act. Council appoints 6 local residents who serve 1, 2, or 3 year terms, which may be renewed up to a 10 year maximum. One city councillor is also appointed to serve on the committee and the Mayor serves in an ex-officio capacity.  The local RCMP Officer-In-Charge also serves on the committee in an advisory and non-voting capacity. The Policing Committee is supported by a Committee Coordinator and representatives from City Administration. 

For more information on Committee Membership, please visit: https://stalbert.ca/cosa/leadership/committees/policing/members/

The Public Complaint Director (PCD) serves to assist members of the public in understanding the complaint process regarding service provided by the St Albert Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), or conduct attributed to member(s) of the St Albert RCMP. Complaints can be initiated by someone to whom the conduct was directed, a guardian of such person, someone who heard or saw the conduct, someone approved by written permission to act on behalf of the complainant, or someone who suffered loss, damage, distress, danger or inconvenience as a result of the conduct.

To learn more about the PCD, and how they can support you, please visit: https://stalbert.ca/cosa/leadership/committees/policing/complaints/pcd/

You can Report a Crime Online to the RCMP if:

• You have lost something that costs less than $5,000
• Someone has stolen something from you that costs less than $5,000
• Someone has vandalized your property or vehicle and it will cost less than $5,000 to repair it
• The crime happened within the jurisdiction of the Alberta RCMP, for example in St. Albert. 

You cannot use Online Crime Reporting if:

• There is a witness or suspect
• There are lost or stolen items involving personal identity, firearms, licence plates or decals

To report a crime online, please visit: https://ocre-sielc.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/alberta

The City of St. Albert is committed to neighbourhood development, including innovative and responsive community policing, which is why the Community Crime Map has been developed.

Knowing the real picture of neighbourhood crime reported to the RCMP is the first step in doing something about it. Neighbourhood crime is more than just numbers; it’s about knowing where crime is happening.

RCMP Crime Map: https://stalbert.ca/city/maps/crime/

Phone: 780-459-1500 ext. 4331
Email: policingcommittee@stalbert.ca