Our Commitment to Action

Community supports how to access and provide ability to access support

Feedback from October 6th EPS Listening Session

Ways to receive feedback from more vulnerable populations

Feedback from October 6th EPS Listening Session

Identification is often a barrier for housing and social money or programs.

Many people cannot get housing, support from Alberta Works, healthcare, rehabilitation and etc. Things that the same folks DON'T need ID for is being arrested, going to court or going to prison. The idea is that if they know the person well enough to arrest, try or incarcerate we could should be able to issue them provincial photo identification. That way they can enjoy the benefits as well as the institution cycle. Ideas?

Using discretion vs. operating by the book

Word of the law vs. spirit of the law

More diverse training and interdisciplinary responses to crises.

Not every crises is best solved by a police officer with a gun. Mental health crises, drug addiction crises, and homlessness crises to name a few may be better served by mental health professionals and social workers rather than just the police. There should be better training for police officers in mental health and social sciences etc, as well as interdisciplinary co-operation and support with professionals already trained in those fields to create the most effective set of responses. Have professionals trained in relevant fields backed up by law enforcement every time.

Approach all ethnic media outlets on an ongoing basis: APTN News, Diversity Magazine, Alberta Filipino Journal, etc.

Social media influencers. I Heart Edmonton, etc. can engage Edmontonians in ways that are approachable and effective

Find facts/info from those who have lots of resources/info to share. I'm formerly 'homeless' and have enough to build a mini seminar.

I have news articles regarding what other cities have done 'right', and have experienced what has been done 'wrong', as well as books on people that were once alcoholic/drug addicts, but are now millionaires. Please don't be scared to "ask us". Thanks.

I volunteer my time teaching fitness classes at Masjid Al Fatima. I believe muslim youths need more engagement from EPS. Engage session.

Muslim youth-

Agencies that help people who are "undocumented" through no fault of their own. Example: people who are escaping abusive Canadian employers.

Approachability.

What do you think the EPS uniform conveys psychologically to the average citizen? When I was a kid, EPS wore a grey shirt and a necktie. A similar look to the uniform of business people. They seemed approachable and didn't distinguish themselves more than necessary. Why not reinvent the grey dress shirt for those officers involved in community based policing?

Mental Health Response

Hi there, not sure first time here. Was wondering how I can get involved and take action on the way the police service address mental health calls. What supports are in place for the individuals being formed and taking to hospital? Where do I start looking for information such as stats and facts involving mental health call that have needed the police service to step in? What else can be done?