Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced the creation of a provincial police force and the identity of its newly appointed chief.
Former deputy Calgary police chief Sat Parhar has been selected to head the newly established Alberta Sheriffs Police Service which will be based in Calgary, Smith announced at a July 2 press conference.
Parhar brings more than 25 years of policing experience to the role, Smith said.
“Chief Parhar has the right mix of experience and leadership to steer this new agency,” she said. “His frontline policing experience and deep understanding of Alberta’s complex and diverse public safety landscape positions him to lead the agency as it takes shape and begins its work as a new municipal policing option, keeping communities safe.” …