The LPS has developed avery unique to Alberta, Community Peace Officer (CPO) program. The visionof the LPS is guided by the highest standards of public safety, we arecommitted to supporting our community by addressing crime, maintaining publicsafety and strengthening public trust. CPO’s will help further our vision byenhancing community perceptions of safety and increasing our capacity tocontinue to respond efficiently and effectively to calls for service.

LethbridgePolice Service CPOs are particularly unique in Alberta due to their enhancedauthority to initiate and conduct criminal investigations involving theft andmischief where the value of the property does not exceed five thousanddollars.Community Peace Officers employed throughout the Province ofAlberta are appointed under the Peace Officer Act. Within Lethbridge, CPOs areaccountable to the City of Lethbridge, Lethbridge Police Service and theProvincial Director of Law Enforcement to execute their assigned duties.