History & Purpose of AACP

The Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police was originally formed in 1973 and shortly thereafter died. In 1985, the Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police was re-organized. The purpose of the Association was to give the Alberta Chiefs an opportunity of meeting on a regular basis and sharing information and concerns of mutual interest on all matters relating to law enforcement within the Province.

In 1985 it was agreed that the membership would be limited to Chiefs of Municipal Police Services and the CO of the RCMP "K" Division. In 1988, Chiefs of autonomous native Police Services were offered membership to the Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police. In 1990 membership was offered to RCMP Commissioned Officers in charge of Municipal Detachments in the Province. Over the years it was agreed that we continued with a very loose knit organization. To this date, there has been no need for a constitution. As a result of the small size and high level of administration, we have been very fortunate in continuing to receive the ear of the Justice Minister and other leading Provincial authorities.

July 22, 1985

The Honourable Dr. Ian C. Reid
Solicitor General
Province of Alberta
425 Legislative Building
Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2B6

Dear Sir,

Re: Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police

At a meeting of Alberta Chiefs of Police held at Calgary, on the 19. inst. a motion that the Chiefs form an Association was passed unanimously and such an Association came into being.

The purpose of such an Association is to give the Alberta Chiefs an opportunity of meeting on a regular basis and sharing information and concerns of mutual interest on all matters relating to law enforcement within the Province.

This letter is to advise you of the formation of this Association and to respectfully request the opportunity of meeting with you for the purpose of discussing matters of mutual concerns.

Yours very truly,

F.D. Franklin
Chief of Police
President, Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police

cc: Mr. G.E. Witherden
Director of Law Enforcement