You may have seen us around.
Now you'll see us everywhere.
As of October 21, 2026, the Grande Prairie Police Service is the City of Grande Prairie's police service. Policing services continue uninterrupted and calls for assistance are routed through the Public Safety Communications Centre.
GPPS responds to all calls for police, municipal enforcement, and mobile outreach teams. Our tiered policing model means we can send the right team at the right time.
Whether you're wondering how to contact police, who will respond when you call, or what changed on October 21, you'll find the answers here.
What changed on October 21?
As of October 21, 2026:
- GPPS became the police service of jurisdiction for the City of Grande Prairie.
- GPPS officers respond to all police calls within city limits.
- GPPS vehicles and uniforms replace RCMP vehicles and uniforms for city policing.
- Specialized GPPS resources are dedicated exclusively to Grande Prairie.
- Dispatching for police calls transitioned to the Public Safety Communications Centre.
What stays the same?
While the badge on the uniform changed, many things residents rely on every day remain the same:
- 9-1-1 remains the emergency number.
- 780-830-5700 remains the non-emergency number.
- Police services continue 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Residents should continue reporting crimes and public safety concerns the same way they do today.
How do I contact police?
The phone numbers remain the same.
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-Emergency: 780-830-5700
In person: 10202 99 Street
Policing services continue uninterrupted.
Who will respond when I call?
GPPS responds to all calls for police, municipal enforcement, and mobile outreach teams.
Our tiered policing model means we can send the right team at the right time, ensuring residents receive the most appropriate response based on their needs.
Will the RCMP still be in Grande Prairie?
GPPS serves the City of Grande Prairie. The RCMP will continue to police the County of Grande Prairie and surrounding RCMP jurisdictions. The Clairmont RCMP detachment will continue to operate an office within the City of Grande Prairie. GPPS and the RCMP will continue to work closely together in support of public safety throughout the region.
Who oversees GPPS?
The Grande Prairie Police Service is governed by the Grande Prairie Police Commission, an independent civilian body responsible for police governance, strategic direction, and accountability.
The Commission provides civilian oversight and helps ensure policing services meet the needs of the community.
Who are GPPS' frontline officers?
GPPS officers are trained, experienced, and local.
Our team includes fully trained tactical members, a canine unit, drone operators, and detectives experienced in major crime investigations. New recruits complete six months of classroom training at facilities throughout the Grande Prairie region, followed by field training with experienced officers, meeting or exceeding provincial standards.
Like all GPPS employees, our officers live locally. They joined from across the city, Alberta, and Canada to make a difference in a community defined by growth and opportunity and to be part of building something new: a modern municipal police service, the first in Alberta in nearly 70 years.
At full capacity, GPPS will have up to 110 sworn police officers dedicated exclusively to serving the City of Grande Prairie.
Enhanced policing capabilities for Grande Prairie
As the police service of jurisdiction, GPPS has specialized policing resources dedicated exclusively to our community. These include:
Tactical Team
Our in-house tactical team can provide immediate response to high-risk and critical incidents.
Canine Team
Our canine team, led by police canine Dante and his handler, supports policing operations throughout the city.
Criminal Investigative Section
Experienced detectives investigate major crimes such as homicides, sexual assaults, and domestic violence.
Specialized Investigations Section
Experienced officers investigate organized crime, gangs, and drug activity while working closely with ALERT and other partners.
Forensic Services
Our team is staffed by highly experienced forensic specialists who support criminal investigations through evidence collection and processing.
Polygraph Examiner
GPPS employs a police polygraph examiner, one of only a small number in Alberta.
Drone Operations Unit
Drone technology supports searches for missing people, documentation of crime scenes, collision mapping, and response to crimes in progress.
A modern approach to public safety
As a community-focused police service, GPPS has established specialized teams focused on building relationships and addressing local needs, including:
- Community Engagement
- Youth Engagement
- Dedicated foot patrols
GPPS also integrates police officers, Grande Prairie Enforcement Services, and Mobile Outreach through a tiered public safety model. This approach helps ensure the right team responds at the right time while creating a more coordinated response to community concerns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did emergency response change on October 21?
No. Residents can continue calling 9-1-1 in an emergency and 780-830-5700 for non-emergency police matters.
Was police service interrupted during the transition?
No. Policing services continued without interruption throughout the transition.
Will the RCMP still assist GPPS when needed?
Yes. GPPS will continue working closely with the RCMP and other law enforcement partners to support public safety throughout the region.
Why might Enforcement Services or Mobile Outreach respond instead of police?
GPPS uses a tiered public safety model that allows the most appropriate team to respond based on the situation. This helps ensure residents receive the support they need while allowing police officers to focus on matters requiring police intervention.