New police training program launches at Medicine Hat College

“The MHPS is proud to host the first cohort of our newly developed police training program,” said Chief Al Murphy of the MHPS in a statement.

The competency-based curriculum focuses on essential skills such as control tactics, firearms, emergency vehicle operations, investigative skills, legal studies, and report writing.

Additional modules focus on mental health, with a focus on de-escalation and crisis management.

Also included is community policing, with an emphasis on a collaborative and problem-solving approach that fosters trust, respect, diversity and partnerships.

The inaugural class includes five recruits. Four are from the MHPS and one is from the Blood Tribe Police Service.

They will undergo a comprehensive 24-week training program at the MHC.

The MHPS said the initiative highlights the strength of collaborative efforts in fostering a safer community.

It will also prepare recruits to excel in their roles as police officers.

“As a college committed to community impact and collaboration, this is an exciting milestone for us,” said Joalee Zanidean, Regional Training Strategist at MHC.

“It is a wonderful reflection of a community partnership enhancing and strengthening our work.”

Murphy said that the collaboration with the MHC “underscores our commitment to delivering the highest standard of service to our community”.

He said that the program equips officers with the advanced skills and knowledge needed to meet today’s complex challenges.

After completion of this training program the officers will continue their development with a Field Training Officer in an on the job training environment.

by Jayk Sterkenburg

New police training program launches at Medicine Hat College

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