Social Disorder and Urban Crime Conference
The first Social Disorder and Urban Crime Conference was hosted in Lethbridge, Alberta from September 23 to 25, 2024.
The aim of the conference was to bring together frontline professionals to share best practices, promote partnerships, facilitate meaningful intervention strategies and develop sustainable solutions that reduce the harm caused by addictions, mental health issues, poverty, crime and social disorder.
Thank you to all who contributed to making this inaugural conference a success!
Presentations
If express permission to share has been granted, presentations will appear below.
Day 1 Presentations - September 23, 2024
Intervention and Support: Alberta's Response to Social Disorder and Urban Crime
- The Honourable Mike Ellis, Deputy Minister and Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services
City of Lethbridge Encampment Strategy
- Andrew Malcolm, General Manager, Community Services Department, City of Lethbridge
Addressing Urban Crime and Social Disorder: The Community Engagement Response Teams
- Sgt. Kristian Thorpe, Analyst Rebecca Hanna and Cst. Rob Morrison, Calgary Police Service
Methamphetamine Psychosis
- Dr. Wes Orr, Alberta Health Services
The Mental Health Act and Form 10s as they relate to policing
- Deborah E. Prowse, King's Court
Day 2 Presentations - Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Lethbridge Police Service Downtown Policing Unit
- Sgt. Ryan Darroch, Lethbridge Police Service
Substance Use Surveillance Data
- Government of Alberta
Covert to Overt: Property Crime Impact
- Sgt. Liam Breedon, Lethbridge Police Service
Red Deer RCMP Downtown Patrol Unit
- Sgt. Dwayne Hanusich, RCMP
Day 3 Presentations - September 25, 2024
Safe Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN)
- Investigators Rob Pracic, Jason Carrier and Mike Dirkson
Realities of Housing in Lethbridge 2024
- Robin James and Tina Young, Lethbridge Housing Authority
Edmonton Part 1: Healthy Streets Operations Center/High Risk Encampment Team
- Staff Sgt. Amber Maze, Sgt. Serge Soucy, Cst. Kevin Lorette, Edmonton Police Service
Edmonton Part 2: Community Safety Team Paramedics
- Scott Armstrong, EMS, Alberta Health Services
Officer Safety and Encampments
- Sgt. Ryan Darroch, Lethbridge Police Service
The Watch
- Shane Kissinger, Manager, The Watch
Contact
Lethbridge Police Service
135 1 Avenue South
Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 0A1
Non-Emergency Phone: 403-328-4444
General Inquiries Phone: 403-327-2210
Email: General Inquiries
(not monitored 24/7)
Hours for public access:
Monday to Friday - 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
Closed weekends and statutory holidays