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It’s Fraud Prevention Month . . . let’s talk about cyber-crimes
A life without the internet today is hard to imagine; people interact with each other and conduct their daily business online.This convenience at our fingertips can often come at a high price, where there is money, there is potential for crime. Phishing Emails: One ve...
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A life without the internet today is hard to imagine; people interact with each other and conduct their daily business online.This convenience at our fingertips can often come at a high price, where there is money, there is potential for crime. Phishing Emails: One ve...
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Detective Bill Allen arms seniors to take on fraudsters
There is nothing Detective Bill Allen, an investigator with the Edmonton Police Service’s Economic Crimes Section, hates more than seeing seniors get bilked out of their hard-earned money. He has heard some heart-breaking stories over the years. Like the one about the senior who, ...
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There is nothing Detective Bill Allen, an investigator with the Edmonton Police Service’s Economic Crimes Section, hates more than seeing seniors get bilked out of their hard-earned money. He has heard some heart-breaking stories over the years. Like the one about the senior who, ...
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This Career Changes Everything
Today, the Edmonton Police Service celebrates International Women’s Day.March 8, 2016 is International Women’s Day, which focuses on gender parity, in and out of the workplace, and the efforts still required to achieve true equality for women. To commemorate the day, the Edmonton Police Service h...
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Today, the Edmonton Police Service celebrates International Women’s Day.March 8, 2016 is International Women’s Day, which focuses on gender parity, in and out of the workplace, and the efforts still required to achieve true equality for women. To commemorate the day, the Edmonton Police Service h...
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Sgt. Grant Jongejan receives the 2015 Kiwanis Top Cop Award
Sergeant Grant Jongejan has coached high school football for nearly two and one half decades; 20 years with St. Francis Xavier High School and recently at Ross Shepherd High School.Over the years, Grant has exposed other EPS members to the triumphs and challenges of the gridiron. T/A Staff Sergea...
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Sergeant Grant Jongejan has coached high school football for nearly two and one half decades; 20 years with St. Francis Xavier High School and recently at Ross Shepherd High School.Over the years, Grant has exposed other EPS members to the triumphs and challenges of the gridiron. T/A Staff Sergea...
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This is Who We Are - Flight Operations Unit
Air-1 is the organization’s eye in the sky and all pilots are EPS officers. Air-1 was first initiated by the public with an initiative called Project S.O.S. (Spotlight on Safety) in 2001. A second helicopter was added to the fleet in 2009. The helicopters were chosen based on being the quietest s...
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Air-1 is the organization’s eye in the sky and all pilots are EPS officers. Air-1 was first initiated by the public with an initiative called Project S.O.S. (Spotlight on Safety) in 2001. A second helicopter was added to the fleet in 2009. The helicopters were chosen based on being the quietest s...
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Edmonton LETR Polar Plunge Raises $36,000
One hundred and twenty brave souls leaped into the frigid waters at Lake Summerside on January 17th to show their support for Special Olympics. Yes, it was cold; minus 24 or so. The temperature didn’t deter EPS members, Alberta law enforcement officers and others from taking the pl...
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One hundred and twenty brave souls leaped into the frigid waters at Lake Summerside on January 17th to show their support for Special Olympics. Yes, it was cold; minus 24 or so. The temperature didn’t deter EPS members, Alberta law enforcement officers and others from taking the pl...
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This is Who We Are - Search Managers
An EPS Search Manager is a police officer who provides leadership to effectively co-ordinate a search and rescue operation.The search manager has jurisdictional and functional responsibility and assumes overall control of the search and rescue operation, working in tandem with an incident command...
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An EPS Search Manager is a police officer who provides leadership to effectively co-ordinate a search and rescue operation.The search manager has jurisdictional and functional responsibility and assumes overall control of the search and rescue operation, working in tandem with an incident command...
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The Child at Risk Response Team (CARRT) Today
Cst. Barry Fairhurst and social worker Liz Rzechowska sat down with us to fill us in on how CARRT operates today. "How will Santa find me?" (Eight-year-old CARRT client)It was just before Christmas when CARRT member Cst. Barry Fairhurst and his partner (Social Worker Marley McGoni...
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Cst. Barry Fairhurst and social worker Liz Rzechowska sat down with us to fill us in on how CARRT operates today. "How will Santa find me?" (Eight-year-old CARRT client)It was just before Christmas when CARRT member Cst. Barry Fairhurst and his partner (Social Worker Marley McGoni...
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The Child at Risk Response Team (CARRT) celebrates its 20th anniversary.
CARRT was one of the first programs in Canada to pair up police officers and social workers. History of CARRT “We’re in the kitchen, and the mom has grabbed her two children by the hair . . . she won’t let go,” says Detective Brian Robertson, original member of the Ch...
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CARRT was one of the first programs in Canada to pair up police officers and social workers. History of CARRT “We’re in the kitchen, and the mom has grabbed her two children by the hair . . . she won’t let go,” says Detective Brian Robertson, original member of the Ch...
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This is Who We Are - Cadet Corps
The Edmonton Police Service Cadet Corps is open to all youth ages 13 to 19 that are looking for new challenges and adventures. Cadets make a difference in their community and if you have an interest in a future career in law enforcement, that’s an added bonus!The goal of the EPS Cadet Corps is to...
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The Edmonton Police Service Cadet Corps is open to all youth ages 13 to 19 that are looking for new challenges and adventures. Cadets make a difference in their community and if you have an interest in a future career in law enforcement, that’s an added bonus!The goal of the EPS Cadet Corps is to...
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7 Officers receive citations for heroism
At a ceremony held on Nov. 2 at PHQ, 32 Albertans received citations from the Royal Canadian Humane Association for their heroism. Among those receiving this prestigious acknowledgment were seven EPS members. C ...
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At a ceremony held on Nov. 2 at PHQ, 32 Albertans received citations from the Royal Canadian Humane Association for their heroism. Among those receiving this prestigious acknowledgment were seven EPS members. C ...
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This is Who We Are - Crisis Negotiators Unit
The EPS Crisis Negotiators Unit uses their active listening skills to really hear the troubles people face. Working in teams of two, negotiators bring calm and rational thought to a situation for a successful conclusion. Negotiators have a sincere interest in the individuals’ well-being they are ...
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The EPS Crisis Negotiators Unit uses their active listening skills to really hear the troubles people face. Working in teams of two, negotiators bring calm and rational thought to a situation for a successful conclusion. Negotiators have a sincere interest in the individuals’ well-being they are ...
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Yellowcard Day - #nogoodway to use the R-word
Jenny Murray, a Special Olympics athlete and five-time medal winner, spoke at the Yellowcard Day event hosted by Edmonton Police Service on October 8th at City Hall. Here’s some of what she had to say about how she feels when she hears people using the R-word (retard). “They say that sticks and s...
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Jenny Murray, a Special Olympics athlete and five-time medal winner, spoke at the Yellowcard Day event hosted by Edmonton Police Service on October 8th at City Hall. Here’s some of what she had to say about how she feels when she hears people using the R-word (retard). “They say that sticks and s...
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Edmonton’s Most Wanted
Have you checked our Most Wanted Webpage recently?We keep it current by adding new entries every week. We also use Facebook, Twitter, and our mobile app to share our Most Wanteds with the public. All of the individuals listed on our Most Wanted Webpage have outstanding warrants. In some cases, t...
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Have you checked our Most Wanted Webpage recently?We keep it current by adding new entries every week. We also use Facebook, Twitter, and our mobile app to share our Most Wanteds with the public. All of the individuals listed on our Most Wanted Webpage have outstanding warrants. In some cases, t...
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This is Who We Are - Heavy Users of Services Project
As part of the EPS Violence Reduction Strategy, Heavy Users of Service (HUoS) was established by 16 community stakeholders who believed a new and unique harmonization was necessary to address Edmonton’s most at-risk citizens.For more This is Who We Are,click here.
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As part of the EPS Violence Reduction Strategy, Heavy Users of Service (HUoS) was established by 16 community stakeholders who believed a new and unique harmonization was necessary to address Edmonton’s most at-risk citizens.For more This is Who We Are,click here.
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