The Minister of Justice and Solicitor General, Kaycee Madu toured regions across the province, meeting with Albertans to hear their thoughts and concerns on rural crime, inadequate police response time, and victim services.
“I want to thank the many Albertans who shared their concerns about rural crime. What you told us will help inform our ongoing work to ensure Albertans feel safe and protected in their homes, no matter where they live. We know the federal government must step up by enacting laws that put a stop to the revolving door justice system that allows repeat offenders to victimize law-abiding citizens over and over again, and we echo the call of Albertans for them to act quickly on this,” Madu said.
Rural participants had the opportunity to have their say on government efforts through the provincial police service transition study, while the results of the Police Actengagement are currently under review.
The Government of Alberta has taken action to reduce rural crime, including introducing the Rural Alberta Provincial Integrated Defence (RAPID) Response system, a new, independent Alberta Parole Board to provide a fairer, faster, more responsive, and responsible justice system, the appointment of Alberta’s first-ever chief firearms officer to ensure the appropriate enforcement of firearms legislation, and strengthen deterrents to trespassing by increases to maximum fines.
