Police Review Commission publishes three new CEO rules to clarify oversight processes
The Police Conduct and Oversight Regulation gives the PRC CEO the authority to make rules or issue guidelines that govern the agency's processes and procedures. Under the regulation, CEO rules must be made public and are binding on those to whom they apply.
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Rule 3: systemic reviews establishes how the PRC will conduct systemic reviews. These reviews examine patterns in police conduct, complaint data and investigative processes to identify broader trends or issues that may affect public confidence.
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Rule 4: releasing information formalizes how the PRC balances transparency with privacy requirements and investigative integrity. While findings may be released in the public interest, not all information can be made public because of legal and privacy protections.
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Rule 5: Traffic-related complaints and traffic collisions addresses traffic-related complaints and collisions involving police officers.
The three new rules build on two existing CEO rules previously published by the PRC.
Those earlier rules include Rule 1: public reporting when investigations exceed 180 days, which requires regular public reporting on investigations that exceed statutory timelines, and Rule 2: information sharing and handling, which establishes clear timelines and expectations for how police services, commissions and oversight boards must provide information to the PRC.
The PRC will continue to create rules, as needed, to support a clear, transparent and accountable complaints process for Albertans.
Visit the Legislation and Accountability page for details.
The Police Review Commission is a civilian-led agency that independently investigates the actions of police in Alberta, ranging from criminal allegations to complaints from the public about non-criminal misconduct.
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Police Review Commission publishes three new CEO rules to clarify oversight processes
