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The official account of Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams, creating safer communities for all Albertans
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This month is Crime Stoppers Awareness Month, and we're joining communities across the world in recognizing 50 years of the Crime Stoppers movement.

Over the years, more than 130,000 anonymous tips have led to 7,500 arrests, 12,700 charges laid and 15,000 cases solved.
January 19, 2026 at 9:25 PM
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In February 2025, three men were arrested in relation to a human trafficking operation that stretched across Canada.

Kevin Dorcelus-Cetoute, Jean Rodnil Dubois and Clyde Elien-Abbot face a total of 25 charges.

Our top newsmakers of 2025: alert-ab.ca/2025-top-newsmakers/
January 19, 2026 at 6:04 PM
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In January 2025, we saw specialized enforcement teams, including ALERT Lloydminster’s organized crime team, the RCMP’s Saskatchewan Enforcement Response Teams (SERT) and RCMP, partner and arrest a well-known drug dealer.

Our top newsmakers of 2025: alert-ab.ca/2025-top-newsmakers/
January 14, 2026 at 5:23 PM
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ALERT exists to build safer communities. Take a look back at some of our top stories of 2025.

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Top Newsmakers '25
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January 8, 2026 at 3:59 PM
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Stay tuned... we're taking a look back on our top newsmakers of 2025 and sharing updates on our favourite files from the past year.

More to come...
December 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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On behalf of all of us at ALERT, we wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday season.
December 24, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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An additional 17 charges have been laid against an Edmonton man arrested earlier this year for child luring and child sexual abuse and exploitation material (CSAEM) related offences.

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UPDATE: Additional charges laid against Edmonton man accused of luring, sexual assault - ALERT
An additional 17 charges have been laid against an Edmonton man.
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December 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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ICYMI: Police pitch ways for parents to help keep kids safe as AI porn threat grows

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Police pitch ways for parents to help keep kids safe as AI porn threat grows
CALGARY - As more children and youth find fake, AI-generated pornographic photos of them circulated online, one investigator says to stay safe, lock it down.
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December 11, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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S/Sgt. Alison Church with our ICE unit spoke with media this morning regarding the Edmonton teacher charged with multiple sexual offences involving a student.
December 10, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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An Edmonton teacher at Hilwie Hamdon School has been charged by ALERT’s Internet Child Exploitation unit with multiple sexual offences involving a student.

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Teacher charged for offences involving student - ALERT
An Edmonton teacher at Hilwie Hamdon School has been charged by ALERT’s Internet Child Exploitation unit.
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December 10, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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A Quebec man has been arrested by ALERT for suspected drug and human trafficking offences in Calgary.

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Calgary man arrested for human trafficking offences - ALERT
A Quebec man has been arrested by ALERT for suspected drug and human trafficking offences in Calgary.
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December 9, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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ALERT’s Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit has charged a 17-year-old student after he allegedly used artificial intelligence to create child sexual abuse and exploitation material.

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Teen facing charges relating to AI-related child sexual abuse material - ALERT
ALERT’s Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit has charged a high school student after he allegedly used artificial intelligence to create child sexual abuse and exploitation material.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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November 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Warrants have been issued for three drug dealers allegedly operating in the Lloydminster area. ALERT has seized more than $30,000 worth of cocaine, fentanyl, and methamphetamine.

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Warrants issued for three Lloydminster drug dealers - ALERT
Warrants have been issued for three drug dealers allegedly operating in the Lloydminster area.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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Our Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit works closely with community partners including @SaffronCentre when children are involved in our investigations.
Community Educator, Cameron, explains why shame can be a barrier to reporting online abuse or exploitation.

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ICE & Saffron Centre - Barriers to reporting
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November 24, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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ICYMI: Vermilion man facing multiple child pornography charges

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Vermilion man facing multiple child pornography charges
Following the arrest of a Vermilion man on child exploitation charges on Sept. 19, the RCMP is encouraging open communication between parents and children regarding online safety.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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ICYMI: Our Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit works closely with community partners like @SaffronCentre when children are involved in our investigations.

Community Educator, Maya, explains adolescent development and how it translates online.

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ICE & Saffron Centre - Youth behaviour online
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November 21, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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“AI is moving at leaps and bounds,” said S/Sgt. Mark Auger with our Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit.

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AI an increasing concern for child advocates, law enforcement
Child advocates say the countdown is on for the federal government to enact tougher laws against online harms, especially as artificial intelligence becomes a more frequent component of online child s...
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November 21, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Drug endangerment act charges have been laid against a suspected Fort McMurray mother who allegedly exposed her child to drug trafficking activity.

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Fort McMurray drug dealer charged with child endangerment - ALERT
Drug endangerment act charges have been laid against a suspected Fort McMurray.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Our Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit works closely with community partners like the Saffron Centre when children are involved in our investigations.

Community Educator, Maya, explains adolescent development and how it translates to their online behaviour.

Watch: youtu.be/OfuKqGiqCEU?...
ICE & Saffron Centre - Youth behaviour online
YouTube video by Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams
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November 18, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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ICYMI: Leduc RCMP charge four in 'disturbing' child pornography investigation, with help from ALERT's Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit.

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Leduc RCMP charge four in 'disturbing' child pornography investigation
Four people are facing child porn charges after a summer investigation into a Leduc man led officers to charge three more in Edmonton.
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November 17, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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An undercover investigation by Guelph Police has led to the arrest of a Calgary man on child pornography and luring charges. Officers there determined the man was in Alberta and the file was sent to our Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit.

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Guelph child exploitation investigation leads to arrest in Calgary
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November 13, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Two suspected drug dealers have been arrested after ALERT seized three firearms and various amounts of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine.
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Two arrested after firearms and drugs seized in Medicine Hat - ALERT
Two suspected drug dealers have been arrested after ALERT seized three firearms, fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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ICYMI: Police in Fort McMurray have five active investigations into child porn. ALERT assisted in the investigations.

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Police in Fort McMurray have five active investigations into child porn
The number of people in Fort McMurray charged in 2024 with child porn charges doubled to 20 from nine, according to Statistics Canada.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Homes in Edmonton, St. Albert, and Swift Current, Sask. were searched following a drug trafficking investigation led by ALERT. Approximately $200,000 worth of drugs and cash was seized.

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Drugs seized after homes searched in Edmonton, St. Albert, Swift Current - ALERT
Homes in Edmonton, St. Albert, and Swift Current, Sask. were searched following a drug trafficking investigation.
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October 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM