Community Peace Officer

The LPS has developed avery unique to Alberta, Community Peace Officer (CPO) program. The visionof the LPS is guided by the highest standards of public safety, we are committed to supporting our community by addressing crime, maintaining public safety and strengthening public trust. CPO’s will help further our vision byenhancing community perceptions of safety and increasing our capacity to continue to respond efficiently and effectively to calls for service.

Lethbridge Police Service CPOs are particularly unique in Alberta due to their enhancedauthority to initiate and conduct criminal investigations involving theft andmischief where the value of the property does not exceed five thousanddollars.

Community Peace Officers employed throughout the Province of Alberta are appointed under the Peace Officer Act. Within Lethbridge, CPOs are accountable to the City of Lethbridge, Lethbridge Police Service and the Provincial Director of Law Enforcement to execute their assigned duties.

Reporting to the Community Peace Officer Sergeant, the role of a Community Peace Officer is to assist with public contact and support public safety within the community.