Specialized Investigative Unit

The Alberta RCMP has established a Specialized Investigative Unit (SIU) in Grande Prairie to focus on investigating sexual assault and domestic violence related offences. The SIU is a dedicated unit within the General Investigation Section (GIS) that utilizes specially trained, plainclothes, trauma-informed police officers to investigate complex domestic and sexual occurrences in the Grande Prairie and rural area and take a primary role in investigating high risk files. The pilot project with this team launched in 2020 and has now transitioned into a full time unit within the detachment after a successful year in operation. Currently Grande Prairie and Wood Buffalo (Fort McMurray) RCMP detachments have a SIU.

The SIU currently works closely with local Child Advocacy Centres, sexual assault and domestic violence centres, local women's shelters, and other community victim service providers. Collaborative work with community partners is vital in the effort to support survivors and bringing awareness to the public.

Date modified:

2022-04-07