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The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) is pleased to provide the community with improved access to police resources and information via a free mobile device application.

The application developed by Apex Mobile consolidates all of the MHPS communication channels into a single source, easy to navigate platform, that allows residents to stay connected to the MHPS and informed about media release information, alerts and community safety concerns. There is information about the City of Medicine Hat bylaws, what to do when a motor vehicle collision occurs, forms and applications and a list of frequently asked questions.

Individuals are able to report six types of crimes online, view found property, submit tips relating to crime, drugs and bylaw offences and assist the MHPS with locating missing persons, wanted persons and identifying criminals caught on camera.

To ensure residents stay safe and are aware of crime trends in the city, the app provides links to calls for service and crime maps. Once downloaded by the user, the app will allow the MHPS to send push notifications directly to individual devices during emergency events.

The MHPS app is free to download and available for both Apple and Android devices by searching ‘Medicine Hat Police Service’ on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

Media Contact:

Insp Brent Secondiak
Administrative Services Division
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8416

Come out to Athletic Park on June 30, 2019 to watch the Battle of the Badges (Police vs Fire) Charity Ball Game with all proceeds raised in support of the the Medicine Hat Food Bank.
Tickets are $10 each and includes admission (bleacher seating) to the MH Mavericks vs Yorkton Cardinals game at 2:05 PM. Tickets can be upgraded to premium seating for $2.  Kids 15 and under are FREE!

Tickets can be purchased at the MHPS or Medicine Hat Mavericks office.

Update: The roadway is cleared Thank you for your patience & cooperation. Further information about the MVC will be released when available.

Traffic Advisory: Police are on scene at a MVC at intersection of Hill Rd & South Railway ST SE. Please avoid the area until further notice

On June 18, 2019 at approximately 1:44pm a Yamaha Scooter was driving west on 8 Street NE approaching the intersection with Division Avenue NE.  A Chevrolet Malibu was travelling east on 8 Street NE at the same intersection and turned left in front of the Yamaha’s path causing the vehicles to collide.

No injuries to the driver of the car and only minor cuts and scrapes to the driver of the Yamaha.  Total damage to the involved vehicles is estimated at $3,000. 

The female driver of the Chevrolet Malibu was given a ticket for an unsafe left turn.

Media Contact:

A/Sgt Darren Holeha
Traffic Unit
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph:403-529-8471

The intersection of Division Ave and 8th St N has been cleared. Further information about the MVC will be released shortly. Thank you for your patience

Police are responding a MVC with injuries which occurred at the intersection of Division Ave and 8th Street North affecting traffic in all directions. Please avoid this area until further notice.

In the first two weeks of patrolling in the downtown core, the Medicine Hat Police Service uniformed Foot Patrol Unit has recorded:

• 177 citizen contacts
• 74 business contacts
• 22 Provincial tickets
• Four bylaw tickets
• Ten Outstanding warrant arrests
• Two Criminal Code arrests, and
• Issued several warnings.

The Unit was formed to provide an increased police presence in the downtown area and increase the feeling of safety for residents and businesses. Informally, the MHPS has received anecdotal information that the police presence is appreciated and in the short time the Unit has been operational it is making a difference in the area.

Media Contact:
Insp. Brent Secondiak
Operational Services Division
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8416

On June 13, 2019 at approximately 11:48 AM a Kia Spectra was driving South in the left lane on Kingsway Avenue, when the male driver lost control of the vehicle, striking a Jeep Grand Cherokee in the right lane, before rolling onto its roof.

Neither of the drivers suffered major physical injuries as a result of the collision. Total damage to the involved vehicles is estimated at $10,000.

The male driver of the Kia Spectra was requested to perform a roadside Standard Field Sobriety Test resulting in a 24 Hour suspension for Impairment by Drugs and also issued tickets for operating a motor vehicle while using a cell phone and careless driving.

Media Contact:

A/Sgt Darren Holeha
Traffic Unit
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph:403-529-8471

The Medicine Hat Police Service will be holding an auction sale on Saturday, June 22, 2019 in the parking lot across from the main building.

There will be a variety of items for sale including; bikes, tools, household items and décor. To view some of the items for sale visit www.gwacountry.com. Viewing starts at 8 AM and the auction will begin at 9:00 AM.

Payment by credit card, debit and cash accepted. Persons are responsible for pick up of purchased items at time of sale.

Media Contact:

Rita Sittler
Administrative Services Manager
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8416