Authority summary and appointment restrictions
Appointment Authority
Throughout the Province of Alberta within a building, facility or space utilized by Alberta Health Services, Recovery Alberta, and/or those to whom Alberta Health Services is contracted on either a temporary or permanent basis, including adjacent property.
Within a vehicle utilized by Alberta Health Services for the purposes of providing security during the transportation of an Alberta Health Services patient via Alberta Health Services' transportation.
The jurisdiction of peace officers in Alberta is at all times subject to requirements set out in the Public Security Peace Officer Program policy and Procedures Manual, as issued by the Director of Law Enforcement.
This authorization does not include jurisdiction on municipal roadways, provincial roadways, Or an Indian Reserve.
You can arrest for your designated authorities where applicable or Criminal Indictable/Hybrid Offences. Arrested individuals are to be transferred to RCMP. You do not have to follow through with charges if desired, RCMP can make that decision when they take over custody
This is to hold someone from leaving during your investigation or to ensure identity (like for tickets). You can place them in mechanical restraints at this point if required
The individual is detained while you are doing your assessment. Policy dictates to only Form 10 at designated facilities (Ex: RDRH and CCMHBI)
See Ticket Tab
No authority restriction listed for this Act.
Authority to enforce the Mental Health Act is restricted to the following sections.
A provincial court judge may issue a warrant authorizing peace officers to apprehend and transport an individual for examination at a designated facility.
Peace officers may apprehend and convey a person for assessment when there are reasonable and probable grounds related to serious mental health crisis, harm, or deterioration.
While transporting, officers may detain, observe, care for, and control the person in custody.
Sets time limits and renewal/reassessment requirements for medical certificates used to detain someone involuntarily.
If a formal patient leaves without permission, an order may direct a peace officer to return them to the facility.
Provides authority for hospital staff to use restraint or seclusion for patient safety in accordance with legislation and policy.
Authority to enforce the Public Health Act is restricted to the following sections.
A certificate authorizes a peace officer to apprehend the named person and convey them to the specified facility within the required time.
On receipt of an order, a peace officer may arrest without warrant and return the named person to the facility.
An order may authorize apprehension and return of a person to the facility.
No person shall conceal, deface, destroy, or remove a public notice posted under the Act or regulation.
Authority is restricted to non-moving offences only.
No authority restriction listed for this Act.
No authority restriction listed for this Act.
Authority to enforce the Gaming, Liquor, and Cannabis Act is restricted to the following areas.
Addresses consuming liquor in a vehicle unless the vehicle is being used as a temporary residence.
Addresses use or consumption of liquor in public places, residences, licensed premises, designated picnic areas, and entertainment districts.
Allows warrantless search and seizure in specific circumstances involving liquor or cannabis in or near a vehicle or person.
Allows seizure and removal of abandoned liquor or cannabis where there is no apparent owner.
Allows taking an intoxicated person in a public place into custody instead of charging, subject to the section requirements.
Addresses transportation of liquor in an open container or within easy access of the driver or occupants.
No authority restriction listed for this Act.
No authority restriction listed for this Act.
You do not have Criminal Code under your authority. The powers to arrest performed as Citizen's Arrest (Section 494 CC). This is for when you find a person committing an indictable offence aka serious offence (including hybrid, as hybrid is treated as indictable).
• Obstruct, interrupt, or interfere with the lawful use, enjoyment, or operation of property OR Obstruct or interfere with any person in the lawful use or enjoyment of property (there is more but these are the notable parts). It pretty much covers everything for someone causing issues or a disturbance