A Calgary police officer and a sheriff walk together in southwest Calgary.
The new legislation sparks optimism for some community leaders, and furrowed brows for others.New legislation aimed at creating an Alberta-only policing agency of sheriffs is sparking optimism for some community leaders, and furrowed brows for others.Public Safety Minister Mike Ellis introduced the bill on Wednesday, citing long emergency wait times and RCMP staffing shortages as motivation for change.
"We do have some concerns in details, but we hope that this will proceed down the path to make communities safer," said McLaughlin. "I pay more than I've ever paid and I have no flexibility," he said. "That money goes into the big pot and never addresses the local needs." "There was no consultation done with our members … We have a lot of questions that we don't anticipate getting answers for anytime soon," said union vice-president Bobby-Joe Borodey.
Borodey said sheriffs will need hefty raises and more training, depending on the extra responsibility they're asked to shoulder."The longer that we don't have answers to these questions, then we anticipate that the stress level will go up in a job that is just inherently stressful already."
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Theatre Calgary presents As You Like It; supported by Global Calgary & QR CalgaryTheatre Calgary Present 'As You Like It' happening February 27 to March 24, 2024 at Max Bell Theatre (Arts Commons)- The Bard Meets The Beatles in a Mashed-Up Musical
Read more »
3-week trial set for Alberta man accused in 1976 death of Calgary teenA three-week trial has been scheduled for next year in Calgary for an Alberta man accused of killing a teenage girl in 1976.
Read more »
18 school projects announced for Calgary area in Alberta’s 2024 budgetThe Alberta government announced funding for 18 school projects in the Calgary area in its 2024 budget, tabled Thursday.
Read more »
Alberta police watchdog investigates northeast Calgary shooting after police shoots suspectThe Calgary Police Service said that at around 6:55 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 29, officers responded to calls relating to a man with a firearm 'engaging in erratic behaviour.'
Read more »
Alberta’s and Calgary’s inflation rates top the nation: Statistics CanadaAlberta's rate of inflation rose to 3.4 per cent in January, while Calgary led Canadian major cities with an inflation rate of 4.1 per cent.
Read more »
We ranked the most livable cities in Alberta. This one came out on topWhy Calgary is Alberta’s most livable city
Read more »