Publications

Elder abuse police guidelines [2024]

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The Elder Abuse Police Guidelines is intended for police officers across Alberta who work in the area of elder abuse. The purpose of the Guidelines is to provide assistance and clarity to Alberta... More ≫

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The Elder Abuse Police Guidelines is intended for police officers across Alberta who work in the area of elder abuse. The purpose of the Guidelines is to provide assistance and clarity to Alberta police services in developing efficient, effective and evidenced-based policies and procedures for the investigation of elder abuse.

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Police Governance Regulation

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This regulation deals with the duties and functions of the Provincial Police Advisory Board and municipal and regional policing committees. It defines a Metis community for the purposes of... More ≫

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This regulation deals with the duties and functions of the Provincial Police Advisory Board and municipal and regional policing committees. It defines a Metis community for the purposes of membership in the Provincial Police Advisory Board and defines regional governance zones for the purposes of regional policing committees. The regulation also sets limits on the number of appointees for municipal police commissions and provides a transitional clause to allow time for commissions to reduce the size of the commission to the prescribed number.

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Exempted Areas Police Service Agreements Regulation

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This regulation states that police commissions established under exempted areas policing agreements must follow the responsibilities and obligations for a commission under the Police Act and the... More ≫

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This regulation states that police commissions established under exempted areas policing agreements must follow the responsibilities and obligations for a commission under the Police Act and the Police Service Regulation.

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Operator Licensing and Vehicle Control Regulation

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This Regulation sets standards and procedures for obtaining operator's licenses, as well as providing a classification of licenses and the requirements for each type of license and provisions for... More ≫

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This Regulation sets standards and procedures for obtaining operator's licenses, as well as providing a classification of licenses and the requirements for each type of license and provisions for their renewal, expiry, and suspension. The Regulation additionally provides for the registration of vehicles, providing classifications and outlining permitted uses for each class of vehicle. Related to the registration of vehicles, the Regulation provides rules for types, conditions, and uses of license plates. The Regulation additionally outlines the authority of the Registrar of Motor Vehicle Services with respect to licensing and registration, and provides for a number of fees related to licensing and registration.

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Animal Health Act

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The Animal Health Act enables the province to respond to animal diseases affecting animal health, public health, and food safety. The Act and its regulations are designed to control the spread of... More ≫

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The Animal Health Act enables the province to respond to animal diseases affecting animal health, public health, and food safety. The Act and its regulations are designed to control the spread of disease through inspections and surveillance, treatments, biosecurity measures, and control zones. The roles and duties of the Chief Provincial Veterinarian (CPV) of Alberta and inspectors are outlined. The Act requires an owner of an animal or authorized person to advise the CPV of suspected or confirmed reportable and notifiable diseases within 24 hours.

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Legislative Precinct Security Regulation

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This Regulation establishes the following: the eligibility requirements for appointment as a legislative security officer; the reporting requirements in the case of specific types of matters; and... More ≫

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This Regulation establishes the following: the eligibility requirements for appointment as a legislative security officer; the reporting requirements in the case of specific types of matters; and the types of weapons, ammunition and equipment that are authorized for use by a legislative security officer.

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Addiction and mental health supports

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The Emerging Substances Police Advisory Committee of Alberta Public Safety and Emergency Services developed these cards for police services to distribute to members of the public. These cards will... More ≫

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The Emerging Substances Police Advisory Committee of Alberta Public Safety and Emergency Services developed these cards for police services to distribute to members of the public. These cards will be given to individuals by law enforcement when addiction and mental health concerns are suspected, and will assist with connecting those individuals with appropriate community agencies, support and resources.

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Emergency Management Act

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The Act provides the legislative framework for local and provincial management of emergencies and disasters. It outlines the roles and responsibilities of the Minister of Public Safety and... More ≫

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The Act provides the legislative framework for local and provincial management of emergencies and disasters. It outlines the roles and responsibilities of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services, the provincial government, and local authorities. The Act provides the authority for the granting of additional powers during a state of emergency or a state of local emergency and governs the coming into force, expiration, and termination of these states of emergency.

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Forest and Prairie Protection Act

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The Forest and Prairie Protection Act enables the protection of the forests and prairies of Alberta from wildfire. It establishes the Fire Season and enables cost recovery and fire control orders.... More ≫

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The Forest and Prairie Protection Act enables the protection of the forests and prairies of Alberta from wildfire. It establishes the Fire Season and enables cost recovery and fire control orders. The Act also identifies firefighting responsibilities and describes the authority of forest officers and fire guardians. It provides conditions for conducting industrial operations and other human activities and identifies offences and penalties.

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Traffic Safety Act

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This Act promotes safety on the province's highways, the definition of which includes any street, road, sidewalk or bridge that the public is ordinarily entitled or permitted to use. Part 1... More ≫

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This Act promotes safety on the province's highways, the definition of which includes any street, road, sidewalk or bridge that the public is ordinarily entitled or permitted to use. Part 1 provides for matters of general administration, including the appointment of a Registrar of Motor Vehicle Services; Part 2 for the establishment of the Alberta Transportation Safety Board and the conduct before it of hearings, reviews and appeals; Part 3 for matters of motor vehicle administration, including license, registration and insurance requirements; Part 4 for disqualifications from driving, including disqualifications arising from impaired driving and other offences; Part 5 for the general operation of vehicles, including their prohibited operation; Part 6 for off-highway vehicles; Part 6.1 for transportation network companies; Part 7 for commercial motor transport; and Part 8 for enforcement, rights, remedies and obligations.

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