Fair & Transparent Police Oversight
The Police Review Commission (PRC) is an independent civilian body that investigates complaints about the conduct of police officers. Our goal is fair, unbiased investigations that hold law enforcement accountable while strengthening public confidence in policing across Alberta.
Overview
About the PRC
The PRC is a centralized, independent body for reviewing police conduct and ensuring that complaints are handled fairly and efficiently.
How to make a complaint
Learn more about the process of making a complaint against a police officer, where your complaint goes and what happens once the complaint has been submitted.
What the PRC can and can’t do
The PRC investigates serious incidents, criminal allegations and public complaints involving the police. Learn more about what we do, and where you can find alternative resources.
Accountability in policing
The PRC is an independent, civilian-led agency established to address police complaints and ensure transparency and accountability. We handle serious and sensitive incidents, statutory offences, and police code of conduct violations. The PRC, which includes the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT), investigates complaints thoroughly and decides appropriate actions, including disciplinary measures.
The PRC’s role and responsibilities
Investigate complaints
We investigate and resolve complaints made about police officers in Alberta, independently from any police service, using recognized standards for police oversight.
Public Reporting
The PRC publicly reports on cases to ensure clarity, transparency and fairness between the community and police.
Community engagement
To strengthen relationships between police and communities, we’re committed to ensuring that all voices, including Indigenous Peoples and racialized communities, are heard and respected.
Criminal investigations
As an arm of the PRC, ASIRT investigates criminal and statutory offences involving all police services in Alberta, including cases of death, serious injury and "serious or sensitive" allegations.
Legislation updates
Learn more about the legislation that outlines the PRC's mandate and lays out the framework for police accountability in Alberta.
Resources for the community
Find information on the PRC, ASIRT, and alternative contacts and resources for law enforcement issues you may have.
RCMP Complaints
The Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP is an independent agency that reviews non-criminal complaints made by the public about the duty-related conduct of RCMP members.
Sheriff Complaints
Complaints about a peace officer in the Alberta Sheriffs can be sent to the Investigative Services Team (IST) in the Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services. Also use this process for complaints about Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services, which is part of the Alberta Sheriffs organization.
News Releases
ASIRT continues to investigate shooting in Calgary
Make a complaint
Start the process of making a complaint against a police officer. Your complaints will be dealt with via fair and thorough investigations, and transparent reporting.
Check complaint status
You can always check in on the status of your complaint. Timelines can vary on a case-by-case basis, but we aim to resolve complaints within 180 days.
