Special adviser to assist review of the Police Act
Alberta’s government has appointed a special adviser to help with its review of the Police Act.
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Temitope Oriola, an associate professor of criminology at the University of Alberta, has been appointed for a six-month term. He will provide independent advice to the government as it weighs policy options raised in ongoing stakeholder discussions that began in the fall.
“With a body of research and published articles on law enforcement issues, Dr. Oriola brings specialized experience and knowledge to reforming policing in Alberta. Dr. Oriola’s academic expertise and lived experience will also help us shape the ongoing engagement with diverse and racialized communities and ensure that our work to modernize policing in Alberta continues to be inclusive.”