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By Shaun Penner

Rural Crime Town Hall

Alberta Justice Minister to host rural crime town hall in Grande Prairie

Jul 19, 2021 | 12:23 PM

The Government of Alberta is looking to hear from rural residents about their perspectives on crime, as Justice Minister Kaycee Madu will be taking part in seven rural crime town halls this month, including one in Grande Prairie on July 29.

The town hall will be held at the Holiday Inn and Suites from 6:30 to 9 p.m. that day to give area residents a chance to voice their concerns about rural crime.

“We know crime remains a serious concern for people who live in rural Alberta,” said Madu. “That’s why we’re reaching out to rural Albertans to talk about how we can shape the future of policing in our province to build safer communities for everyone, no matter where they live.”

He says they have already taken some actions to address longstanding concerns such as the amount of time it takes to respond to crimes in rural communities, primarily through the new Rural Alberta Provincial Integrated Defence (RAPID) Response initiative.

Madu adds the town hall will also offer an opportunity to discuss work to modernize the Police Act, as well as update on the progress of the government’s study on the feasibility of establishing a provincial police service to replace the RCMP.

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Prior to his stop in Grande Prairie, madu will also be hosting a town hall at the Best Western Mirage in High Level on July 27.