Chief of Police
Al Murphy
Alan Murphy was named as the 24th Chief of Police for the Medicine Hat Police Service on December 5, 2022, and was officially sworn-in on January 20, 2023.
Prior to his arrival in Medicine Hat, he was a member of the Edmonton Police Service for 27 years and held the rank of Deputy Chief of Police for his last 4 years. From 2018 to 2021 he was the Deputy Chief in charge of the Community Policing Bureau which encompasses eight frontline patrol and investigative branches with over one thousand sworn and civilian employees. From 2021-2022 he was the Deputy Chief in charge of Corporate Services Bureau which consists of Human Resources, Training, Development and Recruiting, Finance, Supply Services, Procurement and Audit/Risk.
Alan was previously assigned to executive roles as a Superintendent in charge of a Patrol Division, an Inspector in charge of Professional Standards and the Executive Officer to the Chief of Police. He was also a member of the volunteer board of directors for the YMCA of Northern Alberta from 2019-2021.
In spring 2022 Alan graduated from the Major City Chief’s Association Police Executive Leadership institute (PELI) which prepares Deputy Chiefs for future career advancement. Alan was fortunate to be mentored by Chief Bill Scott from the San Francisco Police Department.
Since his arrival in Medicine Hat, Chief Murphy has been elected to the Board of Directors for the Canadian Mental Health Association Southeast Region.
Deputy Chief
Raj Saini
Raj Saini began his policing career in 1999 with the Brantford Police Service, where he developed a strong foundation in frontline policing and criminal investigations. In January 2022, Raj accepted the position of Deputy Chief of Police with the Nelson Police Department, where he was responsible for overseeing both the operational and administrative functions of the department. Raj has led diverse teams, managed complex investigations, and implemented technology-driven solutions throughout his career.
Academically, Deputy Chief Saini is deeply committed to advancing the professionalization of policing through education and evidence-based strategies. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Public Safety and is currently a Doctoral candidate in Public Safety. His academic pursuits align with his dedication to modernizing policing practices, fostering leadership development, and implementing progressive community safety strategies.
Deputy Chief Saini joined the Medicine Hat Police Service in January 2025 and in his current role oversees both the Operational and Support Service Divisions of the Service.
Inspector Jason Graham
Operational Services Division
Jason Graham began his policing career in 1999, starting with the Regina Police Service before joining the Medicine Hat Police Service in 2002. In 2024, he was promoted to the rank of Inspector.
Inspector Graham holds a Diploma in Criminal Justice and a Bachelor of Professional Arts, specializing in Law Enforcement.
In his current role, Inspector Graham oversees the Operational Division of the Medicine Hat Police Service, which includes the Patrol Section, Community Support Section, Community Support Unit, Downtown Patrol Unit, Forensic Identification Unit, Traffic Unit, and Bylaw Enforcement.
Throughout his career, Inspector Graham has gained extensive experience across a broad range of specialized units including the Patrol Section, Drug Unit, Criminal Intelligence Unit, Priority Street Crimes Unit, Court Unit, Recruiting Team, Organized Crime Unit (ALERT), and the Criminal Investigation Section. His passion for investigative work led him to focus on complex, high-level cases within the Organized Crime and Criminal Investigation Sections, where he was actively involved in major investigations.
Inspector Graham values the diverse opportunities he has had throughout his career and continuously reflects on his experiences to learn, adapt, and apply his knowledge. His commitment to enhancing policing strategies, supporting his teams, and contributing to community safety remains at the core of his leadership.
Inspector Joe West
Investigation and Support Services Division
Joe West has been a member of the Medicine Hat Police Service since 1997 and was promoted to the rank of Inspector in 2016.
Inspector West has served the community in a variety of areas including the; Patrol Section, Training Unit, Tactical Team, Major Crimes Section and Organized Crime Section.
As a member of the Executive Team, Joe provides leadership, support and oversight to the Administrative Services Division which includes the; Administrative Services Section, Information Processing Section and the Information Technology Section.
Inspector West previously served with the Calgary Police Service, joining in 1995 after completing a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Calgary.
Contact:
Office of the Chief
Email: mhps@mhps.ca
Phone: 403-529-8410