Edmonton Police Commission

The Edmonton Police Commission is committed to making Edmonton a safe and vibrant city today and in the future. By working closely with the Chief of Police and the Edmonton Police Service, the Commission creates an essential balance between public accountability and police independence. The Edmonton Police Service is held responsible for its actions by reporting to the Commission, a non-political body appointed to represent the citizens of Edmonton.

Recent News Releases

Annual Policing Plan Third Quarter Report Released at November Public Meeting
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Join us on Thursday, November 17, as the Edmonton Police Service presents the Annual Policing Plan (APP) Third Quarter Report. The 2016 APP consists of 23 public initiatives. Each initiative has been assigned a status – “on-target” or “off-target” – to indicate if the activities or goals for the ...
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Third Quarter Report to the Community
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The Edmonton Police Commission and Edmonton Police Service are proud to present the Third Quarter Report to the Community. This publication features success stories, crime trends, staffing, and financials for the period of July 1 to September 30, 2016. Click here to read the third ...
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Edmonton Police Commission Welcomes New Executive Director
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Effective Wednesday, December 7, 2016, Ms. Gabrielle Battiste will be joining the Edmonton Police Commission in the role of Executive Director.Ms. Battiste’s extensive experience with agencies and boards, and her executive roles in many sectors including government, banking, oil and gas, manufact...
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Research study, “The Somali Experience in Alberta,” featured at October public meeting
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In August 2014, a team of researchers contacted the Edmonton Police Service with a research proposal entitled “The Somali Experience in Alberta.” The first phase of the project featured in-depth interviews and surveys of Somali Canadians. The second phase focused on strategies used by police and ...
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Thanksgiving Long Weekend Office Hours
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From our staff and Commissioners, happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.The Edmonton Police Commission office will be closed from Friday, October 7 at 4:00 pm until Tuesday, October 11 at 8:00 am.Have a safe and enjoyable long weekend!
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Semi-Annual Control Tactics Report Released at September Public Meeting
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Twice a year, the Edmonton Police Service prepares a control tactics report which tracks use of force incidents. Join us on Thursday, September 22, as representatives from the EPS share the 2016 January-June statistical summary. Despite having more calls for service in the first half of 2016 comp...
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Commissioner position posting, apply online
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The City of Edmonton is actively searching for a new member of the Edmonton Police Commission. The tenure will start in January 2017. At the end of 2016, we will have a vacancy on our team of educated, dedicated, experienced, hard-working individuals who are passionat...
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EPC Executive Director – Job Posting
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The Edmonton Police Commission is in the process of recruiting a new Executive Director. The closing date for applications is Friday, September 9, 2016. To view the full position description and to apply, visit the City of Edmonton website.
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August Long Weekend Office Hours
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The Edmonton Police Commission office will be closed on Friday, July 29 and will reopen at 8:00am on Tuesday, August 2. Have a safe and happy Heritage Day long weekend.
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Dispatch response times and Project Watch update featured at July meeting
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Representatives from the Edmonton Police Service will be sharing the second quarter EPS Response Times and Dispatch Call Volumes report at the July 21 Commission meeting. By the end of the second quarter of 2016, there were nearly 3,000 more dispatched calls than the same timeframe in 2015, and t...
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