Lethbridge Police Service

10/24/2026

💙 October 24 is Child Abuse Prevention Day.

Every child deserves to feel safe, supported and believed.

💙 Today is National Child Abuse Prevention Day.

We wear blue today to raise awareness, but keeping children safe takes more than one day, one photo or one organization.

It takes adults who listen when children speak. People who recognize when something isn't right and take action. And professionals who work together to ensure children and families receive the care, protection and support they need.

At Aurora Child & Youth Advocacy Centre, that commitment is reflected in the work of our multidisciplinary team, bringing together professionals from law enforcement, child protection and other services to provide a coordinated, compassionate response to child abuse.

Today, members of our team came together in blue, including representatives from Lethbridge Police Service, Taber Police Service and South Central Children and Family Services.

While not everyone could join us for the photo, our shared commitment extends far beyond the people pictured here.

Because keeping kids safe isn't just something we recognize today. It's something we work toward every day.

💙 We all have a role in keeping kids safe.

10/24/2026

💙 Today is National Child Abuse Prevention Day.

We wear blue today to raise awareness, but keeping children safe takes more than one day, one photo or one organization.

It takes adults who listen when children speak. People who recognize when something isn't right and take action. And professionals who work together to ensure children and families receive the care, protection and support they need.

At Aurora Child & Youth Advocacy Centre, that commitment is reflected in the work of our multidisciplinary team, bringing together professionals from law enforcement, child protection and other services to provide a coordinated, compassionate response to child abuse.

Today, members of our team came together in blue, including representatives from Lethbridge Police Service, Taber Police Service and South Central Children and Family Services.

While not everyone could join us for the photo, our shared commitment extends far beyond the people pictured here.

Because keeping kids safe isn't just something we recognize today. It's something we work toward every day.

💙 We all have a role in keeping kids safe.

10/24/2026

Standing Together Against Violence

LPS was proud to be a part of “Take Back the Night” this evening, an annual event organized by the YWCA Lethbridge & District to raise awareness about sexual violence and support a future free from harassment, violence and fear.

10/23/2026

Lethbridge Police are seeking public assistance to identify the driver of a vehicle responsible for a hit and run collision.

Sometime after October 11, 2026, a concrete fence located on Canyon Park Way West was struck by a vehicle that failed to remain at the scene. Damage to the concrete fence is estimated at $10,000.

From the debris left behind, the offending vehicle is determined to be a 2006-2009 white BMW 3 Series. As a result of the collision, the vehicle will have sustained significant front-end damage.

Anyone with information about the hit and run, is asked to call police at 403-328-4444 and reference file 26058141. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at www.p3tips.com or by calling 1-800-222-8477. Crime Stoppers will pay cash for information leading to an arrest.

10/22/2026

Recognize. Reject. Report. Important fraud tips for the amazing folks who attended our Fraud Information Session at the YMCA of Lethbridge this afternoon.

Missed it? There’s still a session going on at 7pm tonight (Thursday, October 22, 2026). Join us on the 2nd floor in the Select People Solutions Room!

10/22/2026

🎃 We’re brewing up some ghoulish good times for our 4th Annual Trunk or Treat event!

Families are invited bring their little ones by any of the following three locations on Halloween night between 5 and 7 pm:
📌SOUTH – The Nikka Yuko RV parking lot along Mayor Magrath Drive South
📌WEST - The boat launch parking lot at Nicholas Sheran Park along McMaster Blvd. West
📌NORTH - The green space behind the Logan Boulet Arena at 1302 9 Avenue North

Volunteer officers and staff will have their vehicles decorated and be waiting to hand out candy. Mark your calendars and come and see us on Halloween night! 🍬🚓

10/21/2026

Learning, connecting and bringing back new ideas!

Two LPS team members are attending the Alberta Women in Public Safety Conference in Edmonton today, joining colleagues from across Alberta to celebrate and strengthen women’s leadership in public safety.

10/20/2026

Join our Economic Crimes Unit for one of two identical Fraud Prevention Information Sessions taking place this Thursday.

☀️ Afternoon Session - October 22 | 2:00-3:00 p.m.
🌙 Evening Session - October 22 | 7:00-8:00 p.m.

📍 Both sessions will take place in the Select People Solutions Meeting Room (2nd Floor), Cor Van Raay YMCA, 140-74 Mauretania Rd. W.

To assist with planning, attendees are asked to register in advance at: https://forms.lethbridgepolice.ca/ECU/Fraud-Prevention-Info-Session-Registration

YMCA of Lethbridge

The Lethbridge Police Service’s Economic Crimes Unit is partnering with the Cor Van Raay YMCA to host two free Fraud Prevention Information Sessions on Thursday, October 22, 2026.

“Over the last ten years, incidents of fraud in our community have doubled,” says Sergeant Tanner Hansen of the LPS Economic Crimes Unit. “To combat this growing problem - and the technology that facilitates it – we’re working to support our community through innovative fraud investigations, strong community partnerships and proactive education. These information sessions are an important part of that work, helping residents gain the knowledge and tools they need to recognize fraud, protect their personal information and support friends and family members who may be vulnerable to scams.”

Open to all members of the community, the sessions will focus on current fraud trends, common scams, identity theft prevention and practical strategies to help residents protect themselves and their loved ones from becoming victims.

📅 Choose the session that works best for you:

☀️ Afternoon Session
October 22 | 2:00-3:00 p.m.

🌙 Evening Session
October 22 | 7:00-8:00 p.m.

📍 Both sessions will take place in the Select People Solutions Meeting Room (2nd Floor), Cor Van Raay YMCA, 140-74 Mauretania Rd. W.

To assist with planning, attendees are asked to register in advance at: https://forms.lethbridgepolice.ca/ECU/Fraud-Prevention-Info-Session-Registration

YMCA of Lethbridge

10/16/2026

Lethbridge Police have charged a 59-year-old male with committing an indecent act following an incident at a city park.

On October 15 around 3 p.m., police responded to a report of an indecent act at the playground in Galt Gardens along the 600 block of 3 Avenue South. Witnesses reported that an unknown male sat on a bench near multiple children who were playing in the area and was observed committing an indecent act.

Members of the Downtown Policing Unit attended and located a male matching the suspect description a short time later. He was subsequently arrested without incident.

At the time of the arrest, police determined the male was bound by conditions prohibiting him from attending any city park.

Sean Celdar Wilcox, 59, of Lethbridge, is charged with one count of committing an indecent act in a public place, one count of indecent exposure in the presence of youth under 16 and two counts of failing to comply with a probation order.

Wilcox is currently in custody awaiting a Judicial Interim Release hearing.

10/16/2026

The evidence is digital. The impact is real.

The Lethbridge Police Service is seeking a skilled technical professional to support complex criminal investigations.

Apply to become a civilian Digital Forensic Examiner by October 21, 2026. Details: https://lethbridgepolice.bamboohr.com/careers/601