12 recruits begin 24-week police training program in Medicine Hat
The class includes future officers for three southern Alberta police services, trained through a partnership between local police and a college.
A new class of police recruits has started a 24-week training program in Medicine Hat, preparing to join police services across southern Alberta. Police Recruit Training Class No. 9 includes 12 recruits: 10 will join Medicine Hat Police Service, one will go to CPKC Police Service and one to Blood Tribe Police Service.
The program is delivered through a partnership between Medicine Hat Police Service and Medicine Hat College. Over six months, recruits will undergo competency-based training in control tactics, firearms, emergency vehicle operations, investigative skills, legal studies and report writing.
Training also covers mental health response, de-escalation, crisis management and community policing. Medicine Hat Police Service says the program emphasizes collaboration, problem solving, trust, respect and building strong community relationships.
Once training concludes, recruits will move on to their respective agencies. Medicine Hat Police Service is inviting applications for a future class, with the deadline for fall 2027 set at April 2, 2027.
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