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More commonly, these positions can be grouped under the title of law enforcement officers. A Peace Officer is any person who works in the public-sector and whose responsibility is to uphold the peace. Types of Peace Officers may include customs officers, police officers, sheriffs, probation officers and the like. It is the daily duty of these professionals to uphold the law and maintain the peace in the jurisdiction in which they work.
Alberta Justice and Solicitor General has overall authority for the Public Security Peace Officer Program, as provided in the Peace Officer Act. A policy manual is available to help employers better understand their roles and responsibilities when applying for authorization and hiring these peace officers. PSPO is given limited powers and authority, under the current Alberta Peace Officer Act (May, 2007). They are not to be confused with Police Officers, who have a much wider range of authority.