When asked what will prevent officers from doing random carding under the guise of carrying out a legitimate street check, Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police president and Edmonton Police Service Chief Dale McFee explains how the changes include audits and more oversight into the practices.
UCP MLA for Calgary-West and government whip Mike Ellis — also a former police officer — said he met resistance while pushing for changes to street checks and carding for years and is proud to see the Alberta government introducing new rules.
Calgary Police Service Chief Mark Neufeld talks about the practice of street checks and carding and reacts to the Alberta government’s changes, saying he applauds the move and hopes it will increase the public’s confidence in police officers and their work.
Siksika councillor Samuel Crowfoot, a lawyer and former judge, reacts to the Alberta government banning carding and changing the way street checks are done. Crowfoot said he hopes it is not just a public relations stunt but a real, impactful move towards reconciliation and addressing racism.
Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Kaycee Madu said the Alberta government is banning the police practice of carding — which is police randomly requesting personal information from citizens — and creating new rules for street checks, in which there are specific reasons for officers to be speaking to a member of the public. The...
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