Organized crime threatens Alberta families, businesses and communities through extortion, intimidation, violence and gang activity. This targeted investment will support frontline and specialized law enforcement agencies in purchasing modern tools to investigate, disrupt and dismantle organized criminal networks, improving safety in urban, rural and remote communities across Alberta.
This funding will also strengthen enforcement efforts and coordination across municipal, provincial and federal agencies targeting organized crime operating across jurisdictional boundaries.
“This targeted investment gives law enforcement the tools and resources they need to take down criminal networks. Organized crime doesn’t stop at city limits, and neither does our work. This funding ensures police forces across Alberta can stay ahead of evolving threats and respond quickly and decisively to keep families and communities safe.”
As part of the investment, Alberta’s government is providing nearly $8 million in one-time grant funding to the Edmonton Police Service, Calgary Police Service, Alberta RCMP and Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT). The funding will support specialized investigative resources and tools including surveillance, intelligence and digital forensic equipment, all devoted to respond to increasingly complex organized crime activity.
The funding will also enhance law enforcement efforts to stop extortion targeting members of the South Asian business community in Alberta’s two largest cities. Together, these investments will strengthen investigative capacity and support a coordinated, provincewide response to organized crime.
“Organized crime is increasingly coordinated, technology-enabled and transnational, making investigations more complex and resource-intensive. This funding will help ensure we can continue our work without compromising our ability to respond to the scale and complexity of this type of crime.”
“We are grateful to the Government of Alberta for this important investment. This funding reflects strong provincial leadership and a clear understanding of the growing challenges posed by organized crime and extortion. It will provide us with critical tools and capabilities that will allow us to continue to track offenders, disrupt criminal activity and protect victims.”
“This funding represents a significant investment in strengthening Alberta’s response to organized crime and gang activity. It allows the Alberta RCMP to build on our existing cooperation across agencies and jurisdictions, to respond to crime in a more coordinated, modern and effective way. The Alberta RCMP is committed to working collaboratively with our municipal policing partners and provincial leaders to disrupt and dismantle crime networks wherever they operate. Together, we are making Alberta stronger and safer for everyone.”
“Extortion-related shootings are a prime example of how organized crime has evolved and transcended borders. This funding equips our investigators with intelligence-forward tools and resources to disrupt their criminal operations.”
“No business owner or family should ever have to live under the shadow of fear and intimidation. While being directly targeted by these extortion threats and property damage was incredibly difficult, the proactive response and unwavering support from the Alberta government have been a turning point for us. I am deeply grateful to the leadership of Alberta’s government for listening to our community, taking these criminal acts seriously, and stepping up to protect local businesses and restore public safety. When our leaders stand shoulder-to-shoulder with us, it gives us the strength to speak out, stand firm, and ensure our communities remain safe and resilient.”
This investment supports Alberta’s ongoing work to strengthen frontline policing, combat organized crime and keep communities safe.
Quick facts
- Funding allocations include:
- ALERT: $1,505,000
- Alberta RCMP: $2 million
- Calgary Police Service: $2,240,535
- Edmonton Police Service: $2,245,550