Alberta’s SCAN Legislation and Its National Context
THUNDER BAY – National News – Since 2023, Alberta’s government has invested over $27 million to combat crime across the province. The latest move to establish a dedicated Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) team in Red Deer reflects a continued commitment to community safety.
SCAN units work to investigate and shut down properties involved in illegal activities like drug trafficking and human trafficking, using court orders when necessary. The newly formed Red Deer team joins existing SCAN units in Calgary, Edmonton, and Lethbridge, enhancing support for local police and creating a more robust crime-fighting network across Alberta.
SCAN operates under the Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act, a legislative framework that enables law enforcement to target properties tied to illegal activities and hold property owners accountable.
This legislation not only applies in Alberta; similar frameworks exist in other provinces like Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick. Ontario does not have a similar SCAN legislation, however …