In recent years The City of Red Deer has taken a more specific and focused approach to community crime prevention.In 2003 – 2004 The City of Red Deer initiated a Crime Prevention and Policing Study. Based on extensive research and analysis, the study evaluated community crime prevention initiatives and needs, policing services, service level demands, roles of various stakeholders, and provided recommendations for specific strategies to address crime prevention and policing issues in Red Deer.Since the report was completed it has provided direction for various internal and community initiatives by the Red Deer City RCMP and specific City departments. The City of Red Deer has now begun the process of updating the benchmark research in the original study, identifying current issues and concerns, and developing strategies for the next several years.In addition, City Council has directed that a review be undertaken of the current policing service provided by the RCMP in comparison to The City having its own municipal police force, or other potential service models. This study will combine a review similar to some of the work completed in 2003 – 2004, as well as a cost breakdown and critical analysis of pros and cons of the RCMP police service versus other models for policing service.
