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The Medicine Hat Police Service is now accepting applications from individuals interested in participating in a Citizen’ Police Academy (CPA). This outreach program is intended to provide community members with the opportunity to learn more about the MHPS, and gain an increased awareness of current policing issues and community safety concerns, through a series of lectures, hands on learning and practical demonstration.

The CPA will start on September 11, 2019 in the MHPS Community Boardroom and will run weekly on Wednesday evenings from 6pm to 9pm, for ten weeks. The final class will be held on November 13, 2019. The presentations, delivered by police personnel, will be interactive and provide insight into the diverse nature of policing, with topics including; an overview of uniformed operations, specialty teams, major crime investigation, community safety initiatives, and emerging crime trends.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and successfully pass a security clearance check. There will be no cost to register or participate. Class size will be limited to 20 participants. The Academy will conclude with an official graduation ceremony where participants who have successfully completed the program will be presented with a certificate.

Acknowledging the diversity of our community, and understanding that each sector of the community has its own unique policing needs, participants of the CPA will be selected to reflect the broadest possible range of individuals and efforts will be made to ensure a diverse class based on age, gender, ethnic or religious backgrounds. Participants who have an interest in police related issues or work alongside police are encouraged to apply. This includes; community leaders, police family members, members of the media and those interested in a career in law enforcement or future police volunteer opportunities. For those interested in learning more about policing as a possible profession this program could be helpful however the CPA is NOT intended to train people to be police officers and will not be considered as part of the MHPS recruiting and selection process.

For those interested in learning more or applying to participate, Sgt. Mike Fischer, Facilitator of the CPA, will have a booth at the MHPS Open House held on Saturday, June 08 from 11 AM until 3:00 PM or click here for more info. The application deadline for Fall CPA 2019 session is June 26, 2019.

For more information contact:

Sgt. Mike Fischer
Citizen Police Academy Facilitator
Ph: 403-529-8451
Email: michael.fischer@mhps.ca

The Medicine Hat Police Service is investigating a targeted robbery and firearms-related incident that occurred during the early morning hours of January 2, 2026, at a private residence in the southeast area of the city.

Police responded following reports of an altercation involving several individuals known to one another. Multiple occupants of the residence were assaulted, resulting in non-life-threatening injuries. Weapons were used during the incident, and threats were made toward those present.

As the suspects fled the residence, an officer encountered them in a common area of the building. During this interaction, a suspect discharged a firearm. No officers or members of the public were injured, and the firearm was subsequently seized by police.

The MHPS Major Crime Unit assumed carriage of the investigation.

As a result of ongoing investigative efforts, arrest warrants have been issued for Brendon WEBB age 33 and Brooklyn CARRIERE age 31 in connection with multiple serious Criminal Code offences, including robbery, assault, and firearms-related charges.

This incident is believed to be targeted, involving individuals who are known to one another.

The MHPS thanks the public for their cooperation and asks anyone with information that could assist with locating Webb or Carriere to contact police at 403-529-8481 and request to speak to a member of the Criminal Investigation Section. Tips may also be submitted, anonymously if preferred, via the MHPS website (mhps.ca) or mobile app. The MHPS app is free to download and available for both Apple and Android devices.

Further updates will be provided as appropriate.

Media Contact:

S/Sgt Darren Lole
Criminal Investigation Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8421

The missing person who was the subject of a previous media release has been located and is safe. 

The Medicine Hat Police Service wishes to acknowledge the assistance of the RCMP Redcliff and Maple Creek. 

If you were arrested, fingerprinted, photographed and charged with a crime that did not result in a conviction in Court, you can ask that the identification documents relating to your criminal record history be destroyed.  Making a request does not guarantee that the records will be destroyed, but it allows for the review and consideration of the destruction of records held by MHPS.

Eligibility

In order to be eligible to make this request, the following conditions must be met:

• Must be an adult (18 years of age or older at date of arrest
• Cannot have any criminal convictions (no criminal record)
• Cannot have any outstanding/pending charges before the Courts
• Must not be the subject of interest by any other law enforcement agency
• The subject (alleged) offence cannot be listed as a primary designated offence as defined in section 487.04 of the Criminal Code, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-46.  Secondary designated offences will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Mandatory Waiting Periods

• Prints taken for elimination purposes - no waiting period
• No charge was sworn and no other court proceedings - 1 year after fingerprint date
• Charge was withdrawn, stayed by Crown, quashed, or dismissed with no other associated disposition:  1 year after disposition date
• Charge was withdrawn, stayed by Crown, quashed or dismissed because of:
• Guilty plea to non-criminal charge - 1 year from plea entry date
• Peace Bond - 1 year after expiry of Peace Bond
• Alternate Measures or special Court programs - 1 year after successful completion of program
• Charge was stayed by the Court with no other associated disposition - 1 year from disposition
• Found not guilty by Court - 1 year from disposition
• Found not guilty by Court following an appeal - 1 year after conclusion of appeals or proceedings
• Absolute Discharge - 1 year after disposition
• Conditional Discharge - 3 years after disposition
• Not criminally responsible - 5 years after disposition

Making a Request - Expand the options below.