Grande Prairie Policing Committee

The Grande Prairie Policing Committee is a City of Grande Prairie Committee established by City Council in Bylaw C-1455, pursuant to Section 23 of the Police Act.  

Mission Statement

To ensure the Grande Prairie RCMP will respond to the needs of the citizens of the City of Grande Prairie to create and maintain a safe community.

Vision Statement

For the citizens of Grande Prairie to live in a safe community facilitated by a policing model that promotes community participation, establishes and maintains effective partnerships, and excels in police service delivery.

Values

• To act at all times with Respect, Honesty and Integrity
• To promote the principles of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• To govern with Excellence and Commitment to the Community
• To establish trust through Transparency, Accountability and Fiscal Responsibility
• To form and maintain positive Cultural Connections within the Community

Policing Committees are made up of members of the community and their purpose is to identify and advocate for the community's policing priorities.  The Policing Committee is responsible for:

• overseeing the administration of the Municipal Police Service Agreement (MPSA);
• assisting in selecting the Officer in Charge (OIC);
• in consultation with the OIC, developing year plan;
• issuing instructions to the OIC respecting the yearly plan;
• representing the interests and concerns of the public;
• assisting the OIC in resolving complaints; and
• designating a Public Complaint Director

Policing Committee Policy Manual View Here.  

Committee Members 

Officially established in June of 2023, members of the current Grande Prairie Police Commission were designated as the Grande Prairie Policing Committee.  

Committee members have strong knowledge in law, indigenous advocacy, business, community affairs, non-profit work, finance, human resources, conflict resolution, and public safety, among other areas, it is expected that these appointees will serve the community with distinction while upholding the highest standards of accountability, transparency, and professionalism.

Public Member Representatives 

• Chair, Dan Wong
• Vice-Chair, Natalie Reiman
• Lois Duke
• Donna Koch
• Warren Travasso
• Everett McDonald

City of Grande Prairie Representatives

• Councillor Wade Pilat
• Councillor Dylan Bressey

Committee members are appointed for a three-year term, with a possibility of renewal to a maximum of 10 consecutive years. Up to two members may be City of Grande Prairie staff or Council members, two members may be appointed by the Province of Alberta, and the remaining positions are public members appointed by City Council.

The Policing Committee is supported by their Executive Director, Wendy Hunt. 

If you have any questions, or wish to contact the Policing Committee, they can be reached via email.

Committee Meetings

The Grande Prairie Policing Committee meets monthly to conduct Committee business.  Meetings take place on the third Thursday of each month (except August) starting at 1:00 p.m.  Members of the public have the opportunity to attend the monthly meetings.  Meeting agendas will be posted here 5 days prior to the meeting date and minutes will be posted once they are approved.  

Public Complaint Process

Effective December 1, 2025, that Government of Alberta implemented the Police Review Commission to investigate complaints about the conduct of police officers.

The Police Review Commission (PRC) is an independent civilian body with the goal of fair and unbiased investigations that hold law enforcement accountable while strengthening public confidence in policing across Alberta.

How To File A Complaint

You can file a complaint by clicking the “Make a complaint” button in the upper right-hand corner of the PRC’s website. 

You can also file a complaint by phone: call 780-644-0306 and follow the prompts.

The Police Act has been amended to make the complaint process more accessible, by giving the PRC’s chief executive officer the ability to accept complaints in methods other than in writing.

If you have questions about filing a complaint using another method, please email PRCaccommodations@gov.ab.ca or call 780-644-0306 and follow the prompts for accessibility accommodations.