Media Release - Restoration Complete of Police Historical Sign

Restoration of the historical sign that sits atop the Prince Albert Police Service building on 15^th Street West has been completed, with the refinished sign being placed back onto our building in time for National Police Week May 14-20.

On May 9, 2023, the historical sign was removed for the purposes of refinishing and repainting before being placed back onto our building on Friday, May 12. Limited information about the sign is available, but it was created sometime around 1963 and placed at the front of the previous Prince Albert Police Service location at 88-8^th Street East. That location closed and was later torn down.

The sign was then moved to our current location at 45-15^th Street West, which opened on September 30, 1981. Retired Prince Albert Police Service Chief of Police Wes Stubbs said the historical sign is intended to be a symbol of the relationship between our Indigenous community and police.

Sixty years later, the sign is still representative of the connection between police and the community we serve. Jonathan Bergen, who has served as our Chief of Police since 2018, said it is fitting that the sign was repainted and restored for National Police Week.

“The Prince Albert Police Service is in its 137^th year of service to Prince Albert,” Chief Bergen said. “In working with some of our retired police members on the history of our organization and work in our community, the historical sign was identified as being in need of an update. We’re excited to see the refreshed sign back up on our building as we recognize National Police Week and the commitment of all members in service to our community.”