Our Commitment to Action
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Following the death of George Floyd, Edmonton City Council held public hearings to better understand how Edmontonians viewed police-community relationships. The response at the hearings highlighted the tenuous nature of police-community relationships in Edmonton, and that a segment of the Edmonton population has historically not felt seen, heard or protected by police. Overall the need for an equitable, restorative and on-going approach came to the forefront.
“Commitment to Action” is the Edmonton Police Service's plan to move forward. We are creating space for extensive engagement with communities - communities we haven’t always heard from or or truly listened to. At the same time we are creating space to listen, we also want to start working with the community to action and implement the necessary changes we hear are required. This is not simply just another consultation or listening campaign, we want to move into action and change immediately. That is our commitment.
Following the death of George Floyd, Edmonton City Council held public hearings to better understand how Edmontonians viewed police-community relationships. The response at the hearings highlighted the tenuous nature of police-community relationships in Edmonton, and that a segment of the Edmonton population has historically not felt seen, heard or protected by police. Overall the need for an equitable, restorative and on-going approach came to the forefront.
“Commitment to Action” is the Edmonton Police Service's plan to move forward. We are creating space for extensive engagement with communities - communities we haven’t always heard from or or truly listened to. At the same time we are creating space to listen, we also want to start working with the community to action and implement the necessary changes we hear are required. This is not simply just another consultation or listening campaign, we want to move into action and change immediately. That is our commitment.
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What are some solutions as we move forward?
over 2 years agoWelcome to our Ideas page. Think of this as a place for virtual post-it notes. You can share a post, add a photo and even comment and like other peoples ideas.
*Our Commitment to Action team has added ideas that we’ve already heard in community.*
Oct 20 C2A Sessionover 2 years agoTeach children how to break silence about incidents/racism at an early age 10-12 years old
0 comment1Douglerover 2 years agoMore 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.
1 comment4October 6 Sessionover 2 years agoCommunity liaison to be contacted to bring issues to light, find a solution.
Feedback from October 6th EPS Listening Session
0 comment1October 6 Sessionover 2 years agoFind ways to celebrate together and with each other- not everything has to be negative
Feedback from the October 6th EPS Listening Session
2 comments2Oct 20 C2A Sessionover 2 years agoReporting a crime or incident needs to be easier. Need to be able to use an app or text in to submit pics and videos too.
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Gi Genabout 2 years agoSocial media influencers. I Heart Edmonton, etc. can engage Edmontonians in ways that are approachable and effective
0 comment1Hkhan2bover 2 years agoI volunteer my time teaching fitness classes at Masjid Al Fatima. I believe muslim youths need more engagement from EPS. Engage session.
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0 comment2Gi Genabout 2 years agoAgencies that help people who are "undocumented" through no fault of their own. Example: people who are escaping abusive Canadian employers.
0 comment2Sandraover 2 years agoFind 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.
1 comment2Gi Genabout 2 years agoApproach all ethnic media outlets on an ongoing basis: APTN News, Diversity Magazine, Alberta Filipino Journal, etc.
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Are there any other questions we should be asking?
over 2 years agoWelcome to our Ideas page. Think of this as a place for virtual post-it notes. You can share a post, add a photo and even comment and like other peoples ideas.
*Our Commitment to Action team has added ideas that we’ve already heard in community.*
Dr.Caligariover 2 years agoApproachability.
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?
1 comment2XRangerBBearXover 1 year agoMental 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?
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Videos
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Click here to play video Building Bridges Podcast Join Police Chief Dale McFee and members of Building Bridges Podcast for a great discussion.
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Click here to play video EPS commits to action for city's radicalized and underserved communities On September 21, 2020, Chief Dale McFee announced the Edmonton Police Service's commitment to engage with the city's Black, Indigenous, racialized, and underserved communities.
Who's Listening
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Chief
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Inspector of Equity, Inclusion and Human Rights
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Manager in Community Relations
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Community Relations Constable
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Community Relations Coordinator
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SR
Quick Polls
Documents
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Final Report The Somali Experience.pdf (648 KB) (pdf)
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EPS-Street-Check-Study-Final-REDACTED.pdf (5.7 MB) (pdf)
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5.4-EPS-Review-of-Broken-Trust-Report-3.pdf (6.13 MB) (pdf)
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CommunityMembersReport.pdf (138 KB) (pdf)
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Why Engage.pdf (72 KB) (pdf)
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Host an Event
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01_CTA_InfoGraphic_8.5x14_FA.png (3.04 MB) (png)
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02_CTA_InfoGraphic_8.5x11_FA.png (407 KB) (png)
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Addressing the Victim Offender Overlap Advancing Evidence Based Research to Better Service Criminally Involved People with Victimization Histories.pdf (555 KB) (pdf)