Conduct Hearings

On December 1, 2025, a new system for handling serious incidents or other allegations of misconduct involving police services in Alberta became operational. On that date, the Alberta Police Review Commission (PRC) began to receive, review and investigate serious incidents, criminal allegations and allegations of misconduct.  

Any complaints that were brought forward before the PRC commenced operations, will be processed and brought to completion under the former proces, according to the previous Police Act and Police Service Regulation.

The following notices relate to any hearings that arose before December 1, 2025. 

Transparency and community trust are very important to our organization. It is imperative for us to allow the public a clear understanding of the ongoing disciplinary hearings that take place. The results of these hearings need to be accessible to the public and therefore we publish the outcomes for a minimum period of three months. 

Professional Conduct Hearings are held, for a variety of professional misconduct allegations, under the Police Act and the Police Service Regulation of Alberta. The different kinds of misconduct allegations are described in Section 5 of the Police Service Regulation.

Generally speaking, if a misconduct charge goes to a hearing, there are four different types of hearing dates that could be scheduled: First Appearance, Appearance, Presentation of Evidence and Decision. Typically, a file will progress through these four different hearing types, but sometimes not all will be required. For example, evidence may be presented as an agreed statement of facts or a decision may be made at the end of the presentation of evidence instead of in a separate hearing date. On the other hand, a Decision hearing could be split into two separate hearing dates – one for a finding of guilt, and a later one one to decide the appropriate sanction.

Professional Conduct Hearings are open to the public and media. If you wish to attend, please note that food and drink is not allowed in the hearing room. Recording devices and cameras also are not permitted.

LPS Hearing 2026.001

Upcoming Conduct Hearings

NOTICE OF HEARING 

Date: November 17, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. 

Location: Galt Museum, Service Learning Studio - 502 1 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta

Purpose of Hearing: Sanction

 

Misconduct Alleged against One (1) Cited Officer 

Count 1: Guilty

Discreditable conduct, contrary to s. 5(1)(e) of the Police Service Regulation, as defined in s. 5(2)(e)(viii) of the Police Service Regulation – doing anything prejudicial to discipline or likely to bring discredit on the reputation of the police service;

Count 2: Guilty

Discreditable conduct, contrary to s. 5(1)(e) of the Police Service Regulation, as defined in s. 5(2)(e)(viii) of the Police Service Regulation – doing anything prejudicial to discipline or likely to bring discredit on the reputation of the police service;

Count 3: Guilty

Discreditable conduct, contrary to s. 5(1)(e) of the Police Service Regulation, as defined in s. 5(2)(e)(viii) of the Police Service Regulation – doing anything prejudicial to discipline or likely to bring discredit on the reputation of the police service;

Count 4: Guilty

Insubordination, contrary to s. 5(1)(g) of the Police Service Regulation, as defined in s. 5(2)(g)(ii) of the Police Service Regulation – omitting or neglecting, without adequate reason, to carry out a lawful order, directive, rule or policy of the commission, the chief of police or other person who has the authority to issue or make that order, directive, rule or policy;

Count 5: Guilty

Discreditable conduct, contrary to s. 5(1)(e) of the Police Service Regulation, as defined in s. 5(2)(e)(iii) of the Police Service Regulation – using profane, abusive or insulting language to any member of a police service or to any member of the general public;

Count 6: Guilty

Discreditable conduct, contrary to s. 5(1)(e) of the Police Service Regulation, as defined in s. 5(2)(e)(viii) of the Police Service Regulation – doing anything prejudicial to discipline or likely to bring discredit on the reputation of the police service;

Count 7: Guilty

Insubordination, contrary to s. 5(1)(g) of the Police Service Regulation, as defined in s. 5(2)(g)(ii) of the Police Service Regulation – omitting or neglecting, without adequate reason, to carry out a lawful order, directive, rule or policy of the commission, the chief of police or other person who has the authority to issue or make that order, directive, rule or policy;

Count 8: Not Proven

Neglect of duty, contrary to s. 5(1)(h) of the Police Service Regulation, as defined in s. 5(2)(h)(i) of the Police Service Regulation – neglecting, without lawful excuse, to promptly and diligently perform his duties as a police officer;

Count 9: Not Proven

Discreditable conduct, contrary to s. 5(1)(e) of the Police Service Regulation, as defined in s. 5(2)(e)(viii) of the Police Service Regulation – doing anything prejudicial to discipline or likely to bring discredit on the reputation of the police service;

Count 10: Not Proven

Insubordination, contrary to s. 5(1)(g) of the Police Service Regulation, as defined in s. 5(2)(g)(ii) of the Police Service Regulation – omitting or neglecting, without adequate reason, to carry out a lawful order, directive, rule or policy of the commission, the chief of police or other person who has the authority to issue or make that order, directive, rule or policy.

Conduct Hearing Outcomes

After evidence is presented at a hearing, the Presiding Officer will make a decision about whether the officer is guilty of the misconduct alleged in the hearing, and if so, what would be an appropriate sanction.

Conduct Hearing Appeals

Any Party to a disciplinary hearing may appeal the decision of the Presiding Officer to the Law Enforcement Appeal Board, within 30 days of the decision.

Contact

Lethbridge Police Service
135 1 Avenue South
Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 0A1

Hours for public access:
Monday to Friday - 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
Closed weekends and statutory holidays

Non-Emergency Phone: 403-328-4444
General Inquiries Phone: 403-327-2210
Email: General Inquiries
(Not monitored 24/7. Call 403-328-4444 to report a crime or suspicious activity.)

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