Overview
The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is a Level II provincial law enforcement agency in the Audit and Investigation Branch of Service Alberta.
The SIU includes multiple sub-units:
Mandate
The SIU protects Albertans by maintaining the integrity and security of Government of Alberta systems, programs and businesses through criminal and regulatory investigation.
Responsibilities
Investigations
The SIU protects the integrity of the registry agent network by maintaining the security of the personal information of every Albertan, through investigation and prosecution of fraudulent activity. It does this by providing investigative services for the 5 registries of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction:
- Motor Vehicles
- Vital Statistics
- Land Titles
- Personal Property
- Corporate Registry
In addition, SIU provides investigation and law enforcement support to the Ministries of Transportation, Alberta Health, Advanced Education, Justice and a variety of other law enforcement agencies.
The SIU supports these core Government of Alberta programs:
- Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) Exemption Program
- Facial Recognition Program
- Health Fraud Investigations
- Student Aid Fraud Investigations
- Apprenticeship and Industry Training-related Investigations
- Transportation-related Investigations
- Land Title Fraud Investigations
- Registry Agent-related Investigations
- Court Certificate Production
- Vehicle Theft Program
- Fine Recovery Program
Contact
Connect with the Special Investigations Unit:
Email: siunorth@gov.ab.ca (Northern Alberta)
Email: siusouth@gov.ab.ca (Southern Alberta)
Email: hiu@gov.ab.ca (Health Investigations Unit)
Email: aesi@gov.ab.ca (Advanced Education Special Investigations)