Community policing is a strategy that fosters a close relationship between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve. Within this framework, there are three primary types of policing structures, each with their own duties and roles: the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Community Peace Officers and Bylaw Enforcement Officers. These agencies all work in unison to support public safety throughout our community.

Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Officers

Police Officers are responsible for enforcing federal, provincial and municipal laws; protecting life and property, preventing crime and keeping the peace. As their main duty is to enforce the law, Police officers investigate occurrences, arrest offenders and bring suspects before the criminal justice system. They also provide a variety of community services including: crime prevention, educational programs, assisting in locating missing persons, dealing with lost property, traffic control, victim assistance and collision investigation.

The key functional areas within the City of Lloydminster RCMP Detachment are:

• General Duty/Watch – Uniformed Police Officers ready to respond to calls within the community on a 24/7 basis.

• Police Dog Services – Canine and Handler to support serious crime events, searches, and other specialized canine services.

• Crime Reduction Team – Trained Investigators who monitor and work to reduce serious crime within the community

• Enhanced Traffic - Dedicated resources to monitoring and reducing traffic violation trends

• Community Resources Unit/ School Resource Officers – Police Officers with a specific objective of remaining connected to the community, schools, and vulnerable sectors.

Community Peace Officers

Community Peace Officers (CPOs) are members of the City of Lloydminster Municipal Enforcement team. The CPOs within Lloydminster are municipal employees who also undergo training and screening through the Government of Alberta Peace Officer Act in which they are granted provincial powers.

Community Peace Officers are typically perform general patrols, traffic enforcement and municipal bylaws enforcement. With the assistance of CPOs for these roles, RCMP officers are allowed to focus on more complex and more serious criminal enforcement activities.

Bylaw Enforcement Officers

The City of Lloydminster has the ability to appoint Bylaw Enforcement Officers. These officers do not have additional powers or authorities from either province; however, they can enforce the bylaws set by City Council. These bylaws include;

• City of Lloydminster Traffic Bylaw – non-moving complaints such as parking and bicycles

• Community Standards Bylaw – noise, unsightly premises, and graffiti

• Domestic Animal Bylaw – animals at large, controlled animals

• Fire Services Bylaw – fire hydrants, false alarms, fire bans

Municipal Policing Committee

In response to updates to the Alberta Police Act, the Lloydminster RCMP and the City of Lloydminster established the Municipal Policing Committee to ensure civilian representation is meaningfully incorporated into local policing decisions.

The committee provides input on annual policing priorities, staffing levels, and community policing strategies to help align local policing services with the needs and expectations of residents.

On May 5, 2025, Lloydminster City Council appointed six members of the public and one City Councillor to the Municipal Policing Committee. Together, the committee reflects the community’s perspectives and supports collaboration between residents, City Administration, and the RCMP.

Open House

Date: November 6, 2025
Time: 6–8 p.m. (Formal presentation at 6:15 p.m., Open house to follow)
Location: Legacy Centre

The Municipal Policing Committee invites residents to attend the upcoming Open House to learn more about local policing initiatives and share feedback on community priorities.

The event will begin with a presentation from Inspector Brian Nicholl, Officer in Charge of the Lloydminster RCMP Detachment, at 6:15 p.m., followed by a drop-in engagement session with committee members.

This open house provides an opportunity for residents to share insights and feedback on community policing matters, including annual priorities, staffing levels, and community concerns. The information gathered will help evaluate the effectiveness of current priorities and inform the development of the 2026 policing priorities.

Unable to attend? Share your thoughts out the current policing initiatives via the survey below, or by contacting mpc@lloydminster.ca. The public survey will be available until November 13, 2025.

Get Involved

The City of Lloydminster wants to hear your voice! Public engagement for this project has closed, however, we are always open to your questions and comments. To submit a question in the Q&A tool below.