Purpose of Policing Committee

Police Committee

Purpose

In accordance with Bylaw No. 839, the purpose and role of the City of Airdrie Police Committee is that of a liaison which acts as a communication link between the R.C.M.P., City Council and the community. The Committee retains the responsibility to ensure that the community receives adequate policing.

Membership

The Police Committee is comprised of five (7) voting members serving without remuneration who are appointed by a resolution of Council. The membership shall include:

• two (2) members of City Council; and
• three (5) members of the public-at-large.

The current members are:

Public Complaints Director

Ron Flaig (Non-voting member)

Staff Representation (Non-voting members)

Darryl Poburan, Manager of Municipal Enforcement and RCMP
ph:403-948-7893 ext 7893

Mark Locking, Director of Protective Services
ph: 403- 948-8800 ext 8845

R.C.M.P. Representative: Detachment Commander (Inspector) or designate
ph: 403-945-7200

Term

Members are appointed on an annual basis by Council at the organizational meeting held in October of each year.

All persons appointed to the Committee shall:

• Take the Oath of Office as prescribed in Schedule 2 of the Police Act; and
• Undertake a criminal records review and suitability screening through the R.C.M.P.

Meetings

Meetings are held on a quarterly basis on the third Tuesday of the following months: January, April, September, and November at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Meetings are usually 1-2 hours in length.

Role and Responsibility as a Committee Member

The overall objectives of the Police Committee are to act as a liaison between City Council and the R.C.M.P. Detachment of the City and the citizens of Airdrie and foster responsible community actions towards the creation of a safe secure community. The Committee shall endeavor to do this by encouraging an environment which allows for public concerns to be addressed by all affected parties.

• Oversee the agreement made for policing;
• Represents the interest of Council to the Police Officer in charge of the unit of the police service that is providing the policing services to the City of Airdrie;
• Provide community feedback to the R.C.M.P. concerning policing, strategies and activities;
• Review and advise Council on the annual R.C.M.P. goals and priorities;
• Cooperate and liaise with community groups in creating programs or pursuing initiatives to improve public safety;
• Make recommendations to Council relating to policing matters or relevant community issues, as it may deem advisable, on its own initiative or upon request of Council;
• Assist the Officer In Charge in resolving public complaints;
• Review and provide input on the annual operating budget as per the Provincial Policing Agreement for the Municipal R.C.M.P; and
• Any other duties as may be required in the Police Act

Contact the committee at municipal.enforcement@airdrie.ca