As a sworn police officer with ASPS you will automatically become a member of SFPP unless you are already receiving an SFPP pension or if you are part of the initial transfer from the Sheriff’s Branch and qualify for an opt-out provision.

Only sworn police officers can participate in SFPP.

If you choose to join SFPP, you will be sent a package that describes your pension options when leaving your current pension plan. Please visit your current pension plan’s website to review general information on the options available when leaving your current pension plan.

• Leaving your PSPP employer
• Leaving your MEPP employer

SFPP, PSPP, and MEPP have tools such as the pension estimator that can help you explore how potential changes to your expected retirement age, salary, and years of service may affect the pension you receive.

SFPP has created example transfer personas of sheriffs who become sworn ASPS officers at different career stages to show the potential costs and benefits of transferring service into SFPP.

In addition, we always recommend speaking with an independent financial advisor for inquiries related to your personal finances.

If you become a sworn officer and are not eligible for SFPP, you may be eligible to remain in PSPP or MEPP. Contact your HR pay and benefits department for further information.

Once you become a sworn police officer, you will automatically participate in SFPP provided you are not already receiving an SFPP pension and don’t qualify to opt out of SFPP. Any other pension you may be receiving will not be impacted by this move.

No, there is no SRP provided by SFPP. In 2026, the salary cap for SFPP is $218,991. You will earn pension benefits on salary up to the salary cap. You do not make contributions on salary above the salary cap, and salary earned above the salary cap is not included in your pension calculation.

SFPP, PSPP, and MEPP are all defined benefit pension plans that provide pension payments for life based on a formula that includes pensionable salary and years of pensionable service. SFPP was designed specifically with police careers in mind and includes early retirement and bridge benefit provisions you might not find in other plans.

Each plan has its own unique benefit calculation formulas, benefit options, retirement eligibility rules, and rules for how cost-of-living adjustments may apply. Please visit the plans’ websites for more information.

• SFPP
• PSPP
• MEPP

SFPP, PSPP, and MEPP have tools such as the pension estimator that can help you explore how potential changes to your expected retirement age, salary, and years of service may affect the pension you receive.

SFPP has created example transfer personas of sheriffs who become sworn ASPS officers at different career stages to show the potential costs and benefits of transferring service into SFPP.

In addition, we always recommend speaking with an independent financial advisor for inquiries related to your personal finances.

Please call the SFPP Member Services Centre at 1-877-809-7477 if you have other questions. Browse through the many helpful webpages of sfpp.ca to find more information on SFPP and be sure to check back here often as these FAQs will be updated on a regular basis. We are pleased to welcome you to our Plan.

Eligible sheriffs who move from the Government of Alberta to ASPS and become sworn police officers may have a one-time, irrevocable option to stay in their current pension plan rather than joining SFPP.

Your employer will advise you whether you qualify. The provision to opt out of SFPP is intended for officers later in their careers and is based on age. Details on this provision are currently being finalized, and more information will be provided as decisions are made.

To be eligible for this option, you must meet the following criteria:

1. be on the list of GOA employees who will transition to the ASPS;
2. become a sworn police officer within the initial transition period (expected to be over the coming three years); and
3. participate in:
   1. MEPP; or
   2. PSPP and be at least 50 years old or expected to turn 50 years old within the transition period.

No. Your choice is irrevocable and will last for the duration of your employment with ASPS.

When you become a sworn police officer, your human resources department will provide you with the necessary pension form to choose the pension plan you would like to participate in.

Key dates and deadlines will be shared as they are confirmed during the transition process.

Your service in your current pension plan will continue to increase without interruption while employed with ASPS.