Policing & Safe Community Committee

February 12, 2026 – On the evening of Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, a sizeable group of residents joined the Town of Innisfail at the RCMP Town Hall, held at the Library & Learning Centre. Representatives from the RCMP and the Town’s Fire & Protective Services gave updates on current crime and call stats. Those in attendance were treated with an appearance by Saba (and her handler S/Sgt. Pike), and learned about the RCMP’s dog training facility near Bowden.

July 17, 2025 – The Innisfail Policing & Safe Community Committee – along with members of local RCMP and Innisfail Fire & Emergency services – hosted “BBQ in the Park” at Centennial Park. Despite the soggy weather, residents came to connect with enforcement and rescue personnel, and to view first hand some of the equipment used in their line of service.

February 19, 2025 – Representatives from the Innisfail RCMP, the Town of Innisfail, and the Innisfail Policing & Safe Community Committee held a town-hall style public engagement at the Innisfail Legion. Officers from the Innisfail RCMP presented provincial crime stats, while representatives from other emergency and policing agencies, including Innisfail’s Fire & Protective Services, also presented stats from the past year. Citizens in attendance had the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback.

August 13, 2024 – The Innisfail Policing & Safe Community Committee – along with members of local RCMP and Innisfail Fire & Emergency services – hosted “BBQ in the Park” at Centennial Park on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Residents had the opportunity to connect with enforcement and rescue personnel, and to view first hand some of the equipment used in their line of service.

July 3, 2024– Representatives from the Innisfail RCMP, the Town of Innisfail, and the Innisfail Policing & Safe Community Committee held a town-hall style public engagement at the Innisfail Legion. Sgt. Mike Zufferli of the Innisfail RCMP presented provincial crime stats, while representatives from other emergency and policing agencies, including Innisfail’s Fire & Protective Services, also presented stats from the past year. Citizens in attendance had the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback.

May 12, 2023– The Policing & Safe Community Committee hosted “BBQ in the Park” at Innisfail’s Centennial Park. This gave residents the opportunity to meet with and talk to members of the committee, law enforcement, and emergency services. The event was well attended and well received by the community.

May 9, 2023– Representatives from the Innisfail RCMP, the Town of Innisfail, Red Deer County, and a number of community-based support groups participated in a public engagement event held at the Innisfail Legion. Staff Agt. Ian IHme of the Innisfail RCMP presented the results of the 2023 Innisfail Policing Survey, along with provincial crime stats. Representatives from other emergency and policing agencies, including Innisfail’s Fire & Protective Services, also presented stats from the past year. Citizens in attendance had the opportunity to visit booths set up by local support agencies.

Nov. 15, 2022 – Members of the community joined representatives from the Innisfail RCMP and the Town of Innisfail on the evening of November 15, 2022 for a public engagement event focused on policing. The public heard presentations about current policing initiatives in the Innisfail area and was also provided information on the Alberta Government’s proposed provincial police force. After, citizens had the opportunity to ask questions on any topic. The Innisfail Policing and Safe Community Committee also launched their “See It – Call It” campaign, encouraging residents to call 403-227-3341 (the Innisfail RCMP Complaint Line) to report any non-emergency issues or suspicious activity.

July 19, 2022 – The Innisfail Policing and Safe Community Committee were joined by members of the Innisfail RCMP and the Town of Innisfail Protective Services department at the Market on Main. The booth gave the public an opportunity to engage committee members and share experiences and feedback.

June 23, 2022 – In an ongoing effort to engage the community, the Innisfail RCMP along with the Town of Innisfail hosted a Public Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at the Innisfail Legion. Representatives delivered brief presentations about the Innisfail Policing and Safe Community Committee’s community survey conducted earlier in 2022. A discussion about the presentations and questions from the community followed the presentations.

March 23, 2021 – On Tuesday, March 23, 2021, the Innisfail Policing & Safe Community Committee hosted a public discussion around priorities and issues as they relate to community safety in Innisfail. The community joined the committee’s members on Zoom as they discussed collaborative and innovative means of working toward the committee’s mandate of “fostering and promoting a safe and secure community.” To view a recording of the online event, click here.