Board of Police Commissioners

The Prince Albert Board of Police Commissioners is comprised of seven (7) Board members.  This includes the Mayor, two members of City Council, and four members at large who are other citizens of the City of Prince Albert. Public Board meetings are monthly and held in the 2nd Floor Main Boardroom in City Hall. 

All Board members shall be committed to the Prince Albert Board of Police Commission's mandate and mission, and possess the following characteristics:

• Mature leadership
• Strategic thinking
• Good communicator and influencer
• Business acumen
• Fiduciary duty
• Independence of mind
• Active participant
• Team player

All Board members shall possess a combination of skills and experience relevant to the Prince Albert Police Service's strategic goals and Board's oversight responsibilities.

Within the context of the required board skills, consideration is given to creating a board that gives the Board a balance of perspectives.  Diversity in this context includes diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, problem-solving approaches and consideration of the individuals that the Prince Albert Police Service serves.

MEMBERS

Board Members

Advisory Officials

Board Secretary

For any questions or concerns regarding the Prince Albert Board of Police Commissioners, please contact the Board Secretary at bopc@papolice.ca 

Board member terms are staggered to ensure continuity and orderly transition of Board membership.

The mandate of the Board of Police Commissioners is set out in Section 31 of The Police Act, 1990:

          Subsection 31(1) of The Act provides that the Board is responsible:

          a.   for the delivery of policing within the municipality of Prince Albert; and

          b.   for:

                i.   providing general direction, policy and priorities; and

                ii.  developing long-term plans for the Police Service and monitoring the implementation of (i) and (ii).

MISSION

The Board is committed to encouraging growth and unity in a community of people who are knowledgeable in our shared history and who are connected, engaged, and working together for a strong and proud City.  The Board will conscientiously enforce upon itself the rules it has established to govern with excellence.

Terms of Reference

MEETING NOTICES

Meeting Notices will be posted at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. 

2024 Yearly Meeting Schedule

AGENDAS AND MINUTES

Agendas are available by 4:30pm the Friday before a meeting. Minutes are posted once officially approved at the next Board meeting. 

The Public Complaints Commission (PCC) receives, investigates and reviews complaints against municipal police.

It is a five-person, non-police body appointed by the Saskatchewan Government. It is responsible for ensuring that both the public and police receive a fair and thorough investigation of a complaint against the municipal police or an investigation of a possible criminal offence by a municipal police officer.

The PCC will determine whether investigations should be conducted by:

• the PCC itself, through its investigative arm;
• the police service against whose member the complaint was made;
• the police service with an outside observer; or
• a separate police service.

For information on how to file a complaint, please visit the Saskatchewan Public Complaints Commission website.

A complainant must complete the prescribed Public Complaints Commission form.  Completion of this form is necessary to provide sufficient detail for a proper investigation of the complaint.

This form is then provided to the Public Complaints Commission, which provides copies to the Board, the Ministry, the Chief of Police and any police officer who is the subject of the complaint.

A public complaint may concern:

• the policies of or services provided by a Police Service;
• the actions of a police officer, including allegations that may constitute a public offence; or
• the actions of a Chief of Police.

The nature of the complaint determines the procedure for its investigation and subsequent action under the governing legislature.

NOTE: the PCC only investigates complaints against Saskatchewan municipal police services and special constables sworn under part 4 of The Police Act, 1990.  It does not investigate complaints against businesses, members of the public, municipal governments (or their employees), or any other organizations in the province.

For more information on policing in Prince Albert, visit www.papolice.ca.