The City of Leduc launched a new Integrated Community Safety Unit on June 15, 2026, bringing together RCMP officers, Community Peace Officers, and social services navigators under one team. The unit will focus on regular foot and vehicle patrols in parks, trails, downtown, and other busy areas to help residents feel safer. It also connects people with family and community support services when needed. The approach comes directly from a 2026 policing survey where 73 per cent of people said more visible patrols, a stronger community presence, and increased enforcement would boost their confidence in local policing.
Inspector Kiel Samotej, Officer In Charge of Leduc RCMP, said the unit responds to what residents have been asking for. “This integrated team allows us to respond quickly, help people feel safe in public areas, and provide the right supports at the right time,” he said. The team is made up mostly of RCMP members and City of Leduc Enforcement Services Community Peace Officers. Family and Community Support Services Navigators will also be part of the unit, connecting people with local resources and programs.
Mayor Lars Hansen said the city wants people to feel comfortable whether they are in a park or visiting a local shop. “This integrated approach helps us address concerns while building positive connections across Leduc,” he said. The unit will also speak with local businesses about a new Agent Status program. This optional program lets businesses authorize enforcement officers to act on their behalf during trespassing incidents, even if the owner cannot be reached right away.
The new safety unit builds on past joint projects like Project Street Light, which tackled issues around the unhoused community through cooperation between the RCMP and Community Peace Officers. The Leduc RCMP’s 2026-27 policing priorities focus on three main areas: police visibility, community engagement, and traffic safety. The city also budgeted an extra $308,000 this year to increase RCMP staffing levels from 24-25 members to 27-30, plus another $226,000 for contract security at places like the Leduc Public Library and Recreation Centre.
People in Leduc will start to see the new team on patrol in public spaces right away. The city says the integrated unit is about more than just enforcement and aims to connect people with the right help while building trust across the community.
