0°EPS Success Stories
The Edmonton Police Service is very proud of its membership and employees. Here you will find stories about our successes and promotions throughout the community.
Recent News Releases
EPS members take introductory sign language course
On November 23 and 24, EPS tried out a new idea: an American Sign Language (ASL) course for sworn members. The initiative started when Cst. Dave Castillo, a patrol member in SE Division, brought forward a proposal to take ASL training...
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On November 23 and 24, EPS tried out a new idea: an American Sign Language (ASL) course for sworn members. The initiative started when Cst. Dave Castillo, a patrol member in SE Division, brought forward a proposal to take ASL training...
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EPS Wins Wolf Award
EPS is the first law enforcement organization ever to be considered for this national award. On October 26, Chief Rod Knecht was proud to accept the Wolf Award for the Edmonton Police Service’s work with Edmonton’s Indigenous community. EPS is the ...
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EPS is the first law enforcement organization ever to be considered for this national award. On October 26, Chief Rod Knecht was proud to accept the Wolf Award for the Edmonton Police Service’s work with Edmonton’s Indigenous community. EPS is the ...
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Report Highlights Potential for Partnership and Engagement with Somali Community
A report on the relationship between the police and the local Somali community was presented to the Edmonton Police Commission (EPC) on October 20, 2016, and revealed some positive perceptions of police activities and an optimistic outlook for the future.The findings of the report were generally ...
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A report on the relationship between the police and the local Somali community was presented to the Edmonton Police Commission (EPC) on October 20, 2016, and revealed some positive perceptions of police activities and an optimistic outlook for the future.The findings of the report were generally ...
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EPS Wins International Human and Civil Rights Award
On October 15 at the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) annual conference in San Diego, the Edmonton Police Service was honoured to receive the IACP Human and Civil Rights Award for its Emerging Communities Framework. Last fall, ...
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On October 15 at the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) annual conference in San Diego, the Edmonton Police Service was honoured to receive the IACP Human and Civil Rights Award for its Emerging Communities Framework. Last fall, ...
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More awards than the Emmys
September 9-11, 2016, the Edmonton Police Service’s Canine Unit sent three handlers and their PSDs to Calgary to compete in the 2016 Canadian Police Canine Association trials. As usual, our handlers represented the EPS to the fullest extent. This year, first year on the Canine streets Constable J...
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September 9-11, 2016, the Edmonton Police Service’s Canine Unit sent three handlers and their PSDs to Calgary to compete in the 2016 Canadian Police Canine Association trials. As usual, our handlers represented the EPS to the fullest extent. This year, first year on the Canine streets Constable J...
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Air-1 Crew Receives Prestigious Awards
Police Service Constables Chris Anderson and Tyler Tebbutt received the Airborne Law Enforcement Association (ALEA) Captain ‘Gus’ Crawford Memorial Aircrew of the Year Award for 2016. Cst. Anderson was also named the ALEA Tactical Fli...
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Police Service Constables Chris Anderson and Tyler Tebbutt received the Airborne Law Enforcement Association (ALEA) Captain ‘Gus’ Crawford Memorial Aircrew of the Year Award for 2016. Cst. Anderson was also named the ALEA Tactical Fli...
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EPS Blues maintain Edmonton’s “City of Champions” title
Law enforcement officers from Canada and the United States came together from September 7-9 in Calgary to compete in the North American Police Soccer Tournament for charity. Our Blues team represented EPS well and brought home the title of NAPST Me...
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Law enforcement officers from Canada and the United States came together from September 7-9 in Calgary to compete in the North American Police Soccer Tournament for charity. Our Blues team represented EPS well and brought home the title of NAPST Me...
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EPS Member Shawna Grimes wins 2016 Daughter of the Year award
Award ceremony took place August 27 at City Hall.Earlier this year, coworkers secretly nominated Acting Inspector Shawna Grimes for the 2016 Daughter of the Year awards, knowing she’d be embarrassed by the attention. But her track record speaks for itself, and nobody was surprised that she won—ex...
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Award ceremony took place August 27 at City Hall.Earlier this year, coworkers secretly nominated Acting Inspector Shawna Grimes for the 2016 Daughter of the Year awards, knowing she’d be embarrassed by the attention. But her track record speaks for itself, and nobody was surprised that she won—ex...
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EPS Community Station Closures
On June 16, 2016 the Edmonton Police Commission supported the gradual closing of public reporting counters at all community stations across Edmonton, and a complete closure of other community facilities. Old Strathcona* and Namao Community Stations will close September 1, 2016 and other locations...
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On June 16, 2016 the Edmonton Police Commission supported the gradual closing of public reporting counters at all community stations across Edmonton, and a complete closure of other community facilities. Old Strathcona* and Namao Community Stations will close September 1, 2016 and other locations...
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Big Yellow Police Car
'Crushed a second time' For about 37 years Car 920 of the Edmonton City Police Department (ECPD) defied the elements and held its ground. It was laid down, post-auction, in a field with the hope of being dispatched for parts. It seems...
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'Crushed a second time' For about 37 years Car 920 of the Edmonton City Police Department (ECPD) defied the elements and held its ground. It was laid down, post-auction, in a field with the hope of being dispatched for parts. It seems...
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