More Boots on the Ground to Fight Rural Crime  - Retail Council of Canada
Alberta | Health & Safety | Loss Prevention

More Boots on the Ground to Fight Rural Crime 

July 23, 2024

Attention Alberta retailers, businesses and residents: Rural crime in Alberta is a pressing issue for businesses and residents in the province. In response, the Alberta Government has committed $4.3 million to bolster surveillance and crime reduction efforts. This significant investment has led to the creation of new plainclothes surveillance teams, led by the Alberta Sheriffs, in both northern and southern Alberta. These teams will provide crucial support to police, enhancing surveillance on criminal targets, and addressing the surge in property crime and organized crime activity in rural areas.