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The Power of Collaboration Conference
10.05.22Please join MHPS Victims Assistance, Redcliff Victim Assistance and in collaboration with the Miywasin Friendship Centre for the Power of Collaboration Conference on May 18-20, 2022. The conference aims to raise awareness of the issues facing victims and survivors of crime by offering professional workshops and training opportunities about the services, assistance and laws in place to help victims, survivors and their families.
We focus on multidisciplinary agency collaborations to learn strategies and trauma-informed care practices to help reduce the physical and psychological impact of trauma including vicarious trauma. You will hear agencies share program successes through keynote speakers and breakout sessions, as well as have the opportunity to participate in hands-on holistic wellness workshops.
A pre-conference registration networking evening kicks-off the event. Please click here for registration information.
This conference has been made possible by funding through the:
Department of Justice Canada
Medicine Hat College
Medicine Hat Police Service and Victim Assistance
Redcliff RCMP and Victim Assistance
and in collaboration with the Miywasin Friendship Centre
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Medicine Hat Safe Community Association
13.05.22The Medicine Hat Safe Community Association is seeking volunteers to join their board.
The Medicine Hat Safe Community Association coordinates the Chief Gord Earl Leadership Legacy Scholarship presentations/BBQ during the Medicine Hat Police Service Open House, organizes the KidFind programs at community events such as Canada Day and the Medicine Hat Exibition and Stampede, and raises funds to support the Encouraging Positive Informed Choices (EPIC) program delivered by members of the Medicine Hat Police Service to students in the local school districts.
If you would like to learn more about how you can participate email mhsassociation@gmail.com
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Community Support Unit
27.02.25The Medicine Hat Police Service Community Support Unit (CSU) consists of the School Resource Officer (SRO) program, the Call Centre, and is responsible for a variety of local special events and community engagement.
The SROs provide a visible police presence in some of our local schools and work with students, families, guardians, staff, support services, and administrators to provide a safe environment for everyone while building a positive relationship between youth and police.
Currently, there are three SROs in Medicine Hat:
Cst. Mackenzie Kipta is assinged to Monsignor McCoy High School, St. Mary’s School, and Notre Dame Academy. Cst. Kipta and be reached by email at mackenzie.kipta@mhps.ca or Ph: 403-580-7041
Cst. Brent Bohrn is assigned to Crescent Heights High School. Cst. Bohrn can be reached by email at brent.bohrn@mhps.ca or Ph: 403-458-0209.
Cst. Taylor Olenic is assigned to Medicine Hat High School. Cst.Olenic can be reached by email at taylor.olenic@mhps.ca or Ph: 403-928-7570.
Cst. Kipta, Cst. Bohrn, and Cst. Olenic are a wealth of knowledge and resources and are eager to assist whenever they are able.
Sgt. Adam Gregory is the supervisor of the CSU and is a liaison to all the schools within Medicine Hat. Further, Sgt. Gregory coordinates the Encouraging Positive Informed Choices (EPIC) program, police coverage for local special events, community engagement where resources allow, and extra duty events.
Sgt. Gregory can be reached at adam.gregory@mhps.ca or 403-529-8451.
The CSU are thankful to provide these services to the great community of Medicine Hat.
Media Contact:
Sgt Adam Gregory
Community Support Unit
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8451
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Officer Responsibilities and Public Rights
18.10.23Police Officers need to engage with members of the public if they are to learn about the communities they serve and understand neighbourhood problems. Conversations between a person and a police officer are important because they provide the Medicine Hat Police Service with that knowledge. Everyone has the right to feel safe during such interactions and both parties need to understand their rights and responsibilities.
When engaging with a police officer, a person is generally free to leave and continue on their way. This does not prevent a police officer from trying to speak with a person, but that person is always free to leave unless the police officer has a reason to arrest or detain them.
Police officers are trained to follow policies put into place to ensure fair and impartial policing. The collection of personal information during police interactions with a member of the public can only be conducted if there are clear grounds that it may further an investigation or prevent crime, disorder and victimization.
It’s important to know what your rights are, as well as what a police officer’s roles and responsibilities are when you’re interacting with them. The following is designed to provide you with general information about what an officer must do, what you do not have to do, and what you may wish to do in situations involving the police.
When an officer stops or approaches you to speak with you, they must:
- Identify themselves.
- Tell you why you have been stopped or why they want to talk to you.
- If you are arrested or detained, tell you what for.
- Advise you that you can talk to a lawyer if you are under arrest and provide you with an opportunity to do so in privacy and safety.
- Let you be on your way if you are not being arrested or detained.
When you are stopped or approached by an officer, you:
- Do not need to answer the questions of a police officer.
- Are required to identify yourself if you are breaking a law – including municipal bylaws and provincial laws that require a ticket be issued – or are under arrest. You are also required to provide your driver’s licence, car registration and insurance if you are stopped while driving.
- Can generally say, “No”, when police ask to search your belongings unless you are under arrest or being detained with safety concerns.
- May leave unless you are being detained or arrested.
- If you are arrested or detained, you have a right to speak with a lawyer as soon as officers can give you the privacy and safety to do so in your circumstances.
- Have a right to know a police officer’s name or badge number.
This information is intended to provide general information on the interactions of a person and a police officer. It is not a complete description of all of a person’s rights. This information does not replace the advice of a lawyer, who can give you advice specific to you and your situation. You should consult a lawyer for advice on your situation. If you are arrested, a police officer will read you your rights and give you a toll-free number for free legal advice as well as other resources you might find helpful.
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Municipal Bylaw Enforcement
01.11.23
The Municipal Enforcement Section is a team of Community Peace Officers (CPO) appointed by the Alberta Solicitor General and Minister of Public Security. Working closely with the Medicine Hat Police Service, Municipal Bylaw Enforcement works to educate and ensure compliance with City Bylaws and select Provincial Statutes.
Municipal Enforcement is responsible for:
- Traffic Enforcement
- Parking Control
- Community Standards
- Domestic Animal and Pet Control
- Dangerous Snake Apprehension and Relocation
- Weed Control and Property Standards
- Homeless Encampment Control
- Noise Enforcement
- Found Property
- Oversize Load Escorts
- Subpoena and Summons Service
- Criminal Code Fingerprinting
Community Peace Officers are scheduled for various shifts through the week as well as weekends and statutory holidays. All calls are responded to in a timely manner, within 48 hours.
A proper investigation and follow-up will begin when you provide your name, address, contact information, as well as the needed information for the concern you have.
- Date/time/duration of the event
- What the event/concern is
- Location of the event/concern
- Specific information such as the description of the vehicle and a license plate, description of the animal (breed, colour), type of noise, etc.
At times, the investigating officer will need you to produce a signed statement and may need you to attend court. If this is the case, the officer will inform you and explain the process. Your personal information is essential to investigations and is kept in the strictest confidence. The Freedom of Information and Privacy Act (FOIP) governs the collecting and dissemination of all personal information. If you are required to be a witness in a court proceeding, your legal name may be released to the defendant. For more information about FOIP Act visit https://www.alberta.ca/freedom-of-information-and-protection-of-privacy
Hours of operation:
- Office hours: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Community Peace Officer hours: 7:00 am to 10:00 pm alternating shifts
Contact Information:
- Complaint Line 403-529-8481
- Supervisor Municipal Bylaw Enforcement 403-529-8436
To view information related to some of the common bylaws and access forms visit our Quick Links page.
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Update: Male Charged with Mischief
10.05.24May 10, 2024 – UPDATE – Male Charged with Mischief
On May 9, 2024, a male was arrested and charged in connection to a series of businesses and personal vehicles that were damaged in the early morning hours of May 8, 2024. As a result of the investigation, Robert Leduc, a 52-years-old, of no fixed address, has been charged with several offences including:
- Four counts of Mischief over $5000
- Seven counts of Mischief Under $5000
- One count of Cause a False Fire Alarm
Leduc was remanded into custody and scheduled to appear in Calgary Court of Justice on May 10, 2024.
The Medicine Hat Police Service extends a thank you to everyone who provided information that aided in the investigation.
Media Contact:
S/Sgt Trevor Humphries
Patrol Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8461
Public Assistance Requested - Mischief to Property
The Medicine Hat Police Service is seeking public assistance to help further the investigation into damages reported at several local businesses and to private vehicles.
At approximately 4:30 AM on May 8th, 2024, members of the MHPS Patrol Section responded to a report of damage to a commercial building located in the 0 block of Carry Drive SE. Upon arrival, officers observed extensive damage to the business with numerous windows that had been smashed. Patrol officers were then directed to six other businesses in the vicinity that also had numerous windows that had been broken. In addition, there were vehicles in the area that also had broken windows, as well as a telecommunication box in the area that had been vandalized. It is believed that the same suspect(s) is responsible for all incidents.
The investigation is ongoing and the MHPS is requesting anyone with information that could assist the investigation into these incidents to call 403-529-8481. Business owners with video surveillance of the area around the time of the offence are asked to check their footage and report if they have video of the suspect. The MHPS is also asking the public for their assistance in identifying a male subject in the attached picture who may have information regarding these incidents.
Tips can be submitted, anonymously if preferred, via the MHPS website (mhps.ca) or mobile app. The app is free to download and is available for both Android and Apple devices.
S/Sgt Rod Thompson
Patrol Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8461
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Drug Offences
24.03.25Four people have been arrested and nearly $90,000 worth of methamphetamine and cocaine has been seized by ALERT.
ALERT Medicine Hat’s organized crime team made the drug seizures on April 11 and April 30, 2024, as two planned vehicle stops were conducted. The Medicine Hat Police Service and Brooks RCMP provided assistance.
“Our team is focused on community safety and by intercepting the drug shipment before it reached the city we have prevented these harmful substances from hitting the streets,” said Ryan Thorburn, ALERT Medicine Hat.
ALERT seized 500 grams of methamphetamine and 573 grams of cocaine. A vehicle was also seized that will be submitted to the province’s civil forfeiture office.
Four people face numerous drug-related offences:
- Aaron Hotchen, 59-year-old from Medicine Hat;
- Melissa Shpak, 34-year-old from Medicine Hat;
- Terry Van Huizen, 31-year-old from Medicine Hat; and
- Heidi Clampitt, 25-year-old from Medicine Hat.
The investigation began in February 2024 in response to community concerns related to drug trafficking in the Medicine Hat region.
In Medicine Hat, members of the public who suspect drug activity can contact the MHPS by calling 403-529-8481 or submitting tips online (anonymously if preferred) via the website at mhps.ca or the MHPS mobile app. The app is free to download and available for both Apple and Android devices.
Albertans who suspect drug or gang activity in their community can call local police or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers is always anonymous.
ALERT was established and is funded by the Alberta Government and is a compilation of the province’s most sophisticated law enforcement resources committed to tackling serious and organized crime.
Media inquiries may be directed to:
Mike Tucker
Communications Director
Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT)
780-509-3015
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Professional Conduct Hearings
23.06.25In an effort to remain transparent to our community, the Medicine Hat Police Service would like to provide the public with a clear understanding of any disciplinary hearings that take place within our Service.
Professional Conduct Hearings are held, for a variety of misconduct allegations, under the Police Act and the Police Service Regulation of Alberta. The different kinds of misconduct allegations are described in Section 5 of the Police Service Regulation.
Generally speaking, if a misconduct charge is directed by the Chief to a hearing, there are many different types of appearances that could be scheduled, such as a first appearance, plea, preliminary applications, or reasons for decision.
Not all matters will progress in the same manner. For example, evidence may be presented as an agreed statement of facts in one hearing, but in another, witnesses may have to be called to testify. Sometimes a decision may be given at the end of the presentation of evidence, or the reasons for a decision may be set over to another date.
Unless otherwise Ordered, Professional Conduct Hearings are open to the public and media. If you wish to attend, please note that no food or drink is allowed in the hearing room. Recording devices and cameras also are not permitted. All hearings are held in the Community Boardroom of the Medicine Hat Police Service building, located at 884 – 2 St SE, unless otherwise posted.
Upcoming Hearings:
There are no upcoming hearing scheduled at this time.
*Please note that the above information is subject to change.
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Access Request - FOIP
05.06.25Access Request for Information
The MHPS Office of the Police Information Coordinator works to ensure compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, RSA 2000, Chapter F-25 (often referred to as the FOIP Act). The FOIP Act is a provincial Act that applies to all public bodies in the province of Alberta.
It establishes that members of the public should have:
- A right of access to records held by a public body, subject to limited and specific exceptions
- A right of access to one's own personal information held by a public body, subject to limited and specific exceptions
- A right to request the correction of one's own personal information held by a public body
- The protection of personal information held by a public body
- Independent review of a public body's decisions by the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner
This means anyone has a right to ask for any information held by MHPS, who must then collect responsive records and determine if you are entitled to receive them. MHPS also has a duty to protect any personal information we collect and any member of the public may request an independent review of MHPS' decisions related to the collection, use, and disclosure of that information.
An Access Request made under the FOIP Act provides a formal method for requesting records held by MHPS. It is intended to be an avenue of last resort, used when information is not available through other request procedures.
Making an Access Request
The process for making an Access Request under the FOIP Act will depend on whether you are wanting to make a request for:
- Personal Information
- General Information
- A Correction to Personal Information
In all cases, requests must be made in writing. While MHPS will accept any written request for records, it is recommended that the appropriate form for each type of request be used. This ensures that MHPS receives all the required information necessary to complete your request in the most effective, efficient manner and avoid any delays due to missing or unclear information.
Personal Information Requests
A Personal Request is a request for access to a record of your own personal information or the personal information of a person you are legally authorized to represent. Personal Information is generally defined as information that identifies a person or is about a person.
Please Note: MHPS will not release any personal information about your family, friends, neighbours, or associates without their written and signed authorization.
Expand the option below for specific instructions on submitting a personal information requests.
- Use the MHPS Access Request form or submit a complete written request to the MHPS Office of the Information Coordinator that includes:
- Your full name, date of birth, and address. Depending on the nature of your request, you may also wish to provide any other names you have previously used.
- Your contact details, including an email address.
- A clear description of the records you wish to obtain. Make your request as specific as possible, including a file number, date of incident, type of record, names of involved officers, etc. This will be essential to MHPS when identifying which records are responsive to your request.
- If your request is too broad or vague in description, a member of our team will be required to follow up with you, extending the timeframe for a response and delaying the processing of your request.
- If your request is too broad or vague in description, a member of our team will be required to follow up with you, extending the timeframe for a response and delaying the processing of your request.
- Arrange for proof of identification by showing or photocopying one (1) piece of valid government-issued photo ID. Examples include, but are not limited to:
- Driver's License or Identification Card
- Passport
- Permanent Residence Card
- Indian/Metis Status Card
- Submit your request using one of the following methods:
- In Person
- Attend the front counter in the main lobby of the Medicine Hat Police Service (884 2nd St SE) during regular business hours (Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. We are closed weekends and statutory holidays)
- Your ID will be verified during your visit so we can expedite the release of records electronically once prepared.
- By Mail
- Mail your completed package, along with all supporting documents and payment
to:
Medicine Hat Police Service
884 2nd St SE
Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8H2 - Mail your completed package, along with all supporting documents and payment
- By Email - only for personal information requests for which there is no fee associated
- Submit your request package to the Office of the Information Coordinator at police.info@mhps.ca.
- All supporting documents, including images of your photo ID, must be included with your submission to avoid delays in processing.
- In Person
Processing of your request will commence once all forms and supporting documents are received in good order and associated fees are paid in full.
- Use the MHPS Access Request form or submit a complete written request to the MHPS Office of the Information Coordinator that includes:
- Your full name, date of birth, and address.
- The full name of the person for whom you are requesting information, along with any other names they may have previously used on the records
- Your contact details, including an email address.
- A clear description of the records you wish to obtain. Make your request as specific as possible, including a file number, date of incident, type of record, names of involved officers, etc. This will be essential to MHPS when identifying which records are responsive to your request.
- If your request is too broad or vague in description, a member of our team will be required to follow up with you, extending the timeframe for a response and delaying the processing of your request.
- If your request is too broad or vague in description, a member of our team will be required to follow up with you, extending the timeframe for a response and delaying the processing of your request.
- Arrange for proof of identification by showing or photocopying one (1) piece of valid government-issued photo ID. Examples include, but are not limited to:
- Driver's License or Identification Card
- Passport
- Permanent Residence Card
- Indian/Metis Status Card
- Provide proof that you have the authority to act on behalf of the person you are requesting information about. The following examples may be helpful:
- Parents: Must provide proof of parentage documentation, including any active court or parenting orders, detailed description of records sought after AND an explanation of how disclosure is in the best interest of the child.
- If the child is considered a mature minor, their consent may also be requested
- Guardians/Trustees: Must provide legal appointment records, a detailed description of the records being sought, AND an explanation of how disclosure is related to the appointed guardian/trustee duties
- Parents: Must provide proof of parentage documentation, including any active court or parenting orders, detailed description of records sought after AND an explanation of how disclosure is in the best interest of the child.
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- Accessing Records of a Deceased Person
- Next of Kin Requestor: You must provide documentation proving relationship to deceased AND an explanation for context as to why records are being requested.
- Administrator of Estate: You must submit a grant of probate or letters of administration proving authority to administer the estate, detailed description of records sought, AND an explanation of how disclosure is related to the administration of the estate.
- Accessing Records of a Deceased Person
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- Other Appointed Representative
- You must provide a letter authorizing you to represent the person you are requesting information about. This must include the consent of the represented party and their signature. You can download our Authorization Form or you may wish to obtain one from a lawyer.
- You must provide a letter authorizing you to represent the person you are requesting information about. This must include the consent of the represented party and their signature. You can download our Authorization Form or you may wish to obtain one from a lawyer.
- Other Appointed Representative
- Submit your request using one of the following methods:
- In Person
- Attend the front counter in the main lobby of the Medicine Hat Police Service (884 2nd St SE) during regular business hours (Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. We are closed weekends and statutory holidays)
- Your ID will be verified during your visit so we can expedite the release of records electronically once prepared.
- By Mail
- Mail your completed package, along with all supporting documents and payment
to:
Office of the Information Coordinator
Medicine Hat Police Service
884 2nd St SE
Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8H2
- Mail your completed package, along with all supporting documents and payment
- In Person
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- By Email - only for personal information requests for which there is no fee associated
- Submit your request package to the Office of the Information Coordinator at police.info@mhps.ca.
- All supporting documents, including images of your photo ID, must be included with your submission to avoid delays in processing.
- By Email - only for personal information requests for which there is no fee associated
Processing of your request will commence once all forms and supporting documents are received in good order and associated fees are paid in full.
General Information Requests
A General Information Request is a request for non-personal information. This includes information within MHPS occurrence reports that is not your own recorded personal information or that of someone you are authorized to represent. Requests for general information can also be topical in nature and relate to organizational operations that do not contain personal information, such as statistics or MHPS policy.
An initial fee of $25 is required when submitting a General Request and must be received before processing will begin.
- Use the MHPS Access Request form or submit a complete written request to the MHPS Office of the Information Coordinator that includes:
- Your full name, date of birth, and address.
- Your contact details, including an email address.
- A clear description of the records you wish to obtain. Make your request as specific as possible, including a file number, date of incident, type of record, names of involved officers, etc. This will be essential to MHPS when identifying which records are responsive to your request.
- If your request is too broad or vague in description, a member of our team will be required to follow up with you, extending the timeframe for a response and delaying the processing of your request
- If your request is too broad or vague in description, a member of our team will be required to follow up with you, extending the timeframe for a response and delaying the processing of your request
- Arrange for proof of identification by showing or photocopying one (1) piece of valid government-issued photo ID. Examples include, but are not limited to:
- Driver's License or Identification Card
- Passport
- Permanent Residence Card
- Indian/Metis Status Card
- Prepare payment
- An initial $25 fee is required for all general information requests.
- Any additional fees will provided to you ahead of processing in the form of a fee estimate.
- Payment Methods:
- In Person: MHPS accepts cash, cheque, or debit
- Mailed: Cheque or money order. MHPS does not advise sending cash in the mail.
*Make cheques and money orders payable to Medicine Hat Police Service
- Submit your request using one of the following methods:
- In Person
- Attend the front counter in the main lobby of the Medicine Hat Police Service (884 2nd St SE) during regular business hours (Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. We are closed weekends and statutory holidays)
- Your ID will be verified during your visit so we can expedite the release of records electronically once prepared.
- By Mail
- Mail your completed package, along with all supporting documents and payment
to:
Office of the Information Coordinator
Medicine Hat Police Service
884 2nd St SE
Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8H2
- Mail your completed package, along with all supporting documents and payment
- In Person
Correction of Personal Information Request
If you believe there is an error or omission in a record containing your personal information held by MHPS, you may request that we correct the information.
Please Note: This is not to be used in instances where you disagree with or wish to dispute police investigations concerning yourself, charges laid, or allegations made against you or by you.
- Use the MHPS Access Request form or submit a complete written request to the MHPS Office of the Information Coordinator that includes:
- Your full name, date of birth, and address.
- Your contact details, including an email and physical address.
- A clear description of the corrections you want to make.
- Specify what information on record that is currently incorrect and outline what the correct information should be.
- Specify what information on record that is currently incorrect and outline what the correct information should be.
- Arrange for proof of identification by showing or photocopying one (1) piece of valid government-issued photo ID. Examples include, but are not limited to:
- Driver's License or Identification Card
- Passport
- Permanent Residence Card
- Indian/Metis Status Card
- If you are requesting a correction on behalf of another person, you must provide proof that you are an authorized representative with the authority to act on behalf of that person.
- Submit your request using one of the following methods:
- In Person
- Attend the front counter in the main lobby of the Medicine Hat Police Service (884 2nd St SE) during regular business hours (Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. We are closed weekends and statutory holidays)
- In Person
- By Mail
- Mail your completed package, along with all supporting documents and payment
to:
Office of the Information Coordinator
Medicine Hat Police Service
884 2nd St SE
Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8H2
- Mail your completed package, along with all supporting documents and payment
Fee Information
All applicable fees are charged in accordance with Schedule 2 of the FOIP Act.
All fees must be paid before a request is processed.
- Personal Information Requests - Generally No Charge
- There is no fee for a Personal FOIP Request unless the cost of producing copies exceeds $10. In these cases, you will be notified of the fee
- General Information Requests - $25 for the initial application
- An initial $25 application fee is required before a General Request is processed
- Additional fees may be charged pursuant to Schedule 2 of the FOIP Act. In these cases, a Fee Estimate will be provided before processing begins
- If the total cost of processing the General FOIP Request is more than $150, an initial deposit of 50% will be required
- General Information Continuing Requests - $50 for the initial application
- An initial fee of $50 is required when requesting that the same request be processed repeatedly at pre-determined intervals over a period of up to two (2) years
- Applicants will be required to pay any additional costs as information becomes available
- Production of Multimedia - $65 per media file
Note: Multimedia is subject to the MHPS Routine Requests for Information procedure.- Audio media (does not include 911 files, make request to City of MH)
- Photos/Photobooks
- Video files
Costs are listed in Canadian dollars and include taxes and processing fees, when charged.
Accepted Forms of Payment
Requests made in-person: Cash, cheque, or debit
Requests made via mail: Cheque or money order
*All cheques or money orders must be made payable to "Medicine Hat Police Service"
Exceptions to Disclosure
The FOIP Act outlines a number of reasons access to information held by MHPS may be denied or only partially granted. This could appear as a redaction, severing the withheld information from the information being released, or may be otherwise removed from a release. All vetting will be explained to you in writing.
The following are some examples of exceptions:
- Ongoing Prosecution: These records are not within the scope of the FOIP Act and MHPS will not provide any records that relate to any criminal matter that is before the Courts at the time of the request.
- Third Party Personal Information: Someone else's personal information is considered "third party". MHPS will not release personal information about your family, friends, neighbours, or anyone else to you without their written authorization. MHPS will neither confirm nor deny the existence of information that relates to someone else if the request is specifically for information about another person or persons, as per section 12(2) of the FOIP Act.
- Ongoing or Unsolved Investigations: Information that could harm an ongoing or unsolved investigation, including Professional Standards investigations will not be released.
- Harm to Others: Information that could be used to harm a member of the public or members of the Medicine Hat Police Service.
- Information Obtained from Other Agencies: Any information that originated with or is held by another agency or public body must be requested from that agency directly. For example, requests for 911 records must be made to the City of Medicine Hat, medical records must be requested from Alberta Health Services, and information from incidents reported to the RCMP must be requested from the RCMP.
Please Note: This is not an exhaustive list. If you have questions, please email the Office of the Information Coordinator directly at police.info@mhps.ca.
Processing Times
Under the FOIP Act, we have up to thirty (30) calendar days to respond to your request and we may extend that time if the request is particularly complex or involves an extremely large number of records.
MHPS receives multiple requests for records every day. We recognize that each request is urgent to the applicant requesting it and it is for this reason that we will not expedite the disclosure process to accommodate individual needs, such as court appearances.
We strive to complete requests in the order in which they are received and as quickly as possible.
Resource Information
Click the following links to access additional information that may be helpful to you regarding Access Requests.
The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner Website
FOIP Information from the Government of Alberta Website
MHPS Authorized Representative Consent Form (link to pdf)
Contact Us
Email: police.info@mhps.ca
Phone: 403-529-8400 select option #9 from the main menu and follow the prompts
Mailing Address:
Medicine Hat Police Service
884 2 St SE
Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8H2
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