Tuesday, September 15, 2026 0 Community Events Effective Aug. 14, 2026, Devon RCMP and Parkland RCMP have officially integrated their policing operations, strengthening public safety through enhanced collaboration, resource sharing and increased operational capacity across the region. Under the new model, policing services in Devon operate within the Parkland RCMP Detachment while maintaining a dedicated RCMP presence in the Town of Devon. Residents will continue to have access to local policing services, while also benefiting from additional resources, specialized support and greater operational flexibility. The integration follows a successful pilot project that demonstrated operational and administrative benefits for both communities. By working as an integrated policing team, officers can be deployed more efficiently, resources can be shared across municipal boundaries, and policing services can be adapted to respond more effectively to changing public safety needs. One of the most significant benefits for Devon residents is the transition from overnight on-call policing to 24-hour, seven-day-a-week policing coverage under the integrated model. The Devon RCMP detachment office will remain open and active, providing front-counter services Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The integration comes as Devon continues to see positive trends in several key crime categories. Between January and May 2026, compared with the same period in 2025: Crimes against persons decreased by 15 per cent, including a reduction in robberies from three incidents in 2025 to zero in 2026. Overall property crime decreased by 25 per cent. Break and enters declined from five incidents to two. Vehicle thefts decreased from nine incidents to two. Theft-under occurrences decreased significantly, from 40 files in 2024 to four files in 2026 during the same reporting period. “The integration of Devon and Parkland policing operations represents an important step forward for policing in the region,” said Insp. McGillivray, Officer in Charge of Parkland RCMP. “Throughout the pilot project, we saw positive improvements both operationally and administratively. Bringing our resources together enhances our ability to respond to community needs, provides greater support to our officers and gives us increased flexibility to deploy resources where they are needed most. Most importantly, residents can continue to expect professional, effective and responsive policing services. We look forward to building on the success of the pilot as we move into this new era of policing in Devon.” Devon Mayor Jeff Craddock said the integration strengthens regional policing while preserving a strong local presence in Devon. “For Devon residents, this partnership means stronger, more coordinated policing while maintaining a dedicated RCMP presence in the community. By working more closely with the Parkland Detachment, our local officers have access to a broader team, additional resources and greater flexibility to respond when and where they are needed. Ultimately, this strengthens our ability to provide consistent and effective policing and keep our communities safe.” Craddock added that the integrated model allows both communities to benefit from a more coordinated regional approach to policing. “Bringing the Devon and Parkland policing operations together allows us to build on the strengths of both detachments. It provides greater access to specialized resources, improves coordination across municipal boundaries and gives the RCMP greater flexibility to deploy officers based on operational needs. Most importantly for Devon, we are maintaining a strong local policing presence in the community while also benefiting from the capacity and resources of a larger regional team.” The RCMP remains committed to working closely with municipal leaders, community partners and residents to promote public safety, reduce crime and support community well-being throughout Devon and Parkland County. Share Print