Guard of Honour and Historical Unit
The Edmonton Police Service Guard of Honour and Historical Unit take pride in showcasing our Services uncompromising professionalism, integrity, tradition of excellence and our proud past at high profile events to enhance community-based policing and to instil the trust and confidence of our Citizens.
The Edmonton Police Service Guard of Honour and Historical Unit are exemplary ambassadors of the Edmonton police Service and the City of Edmonton.
Guard of Honour
The Guard of Honour is a prestigious group of Edmonton Police Service members. The members are highly motivated and maintain exceptionally high standards of appearance and conduct. They serve as ambassadors to the public, presenting a positive image of the Edmonton Police Service.
The Guard of Honour values professionalism, pride, and respect. The values are reflected in the proud tradition of the honour guard. They represent the past, the present and the future.
Since inception in 1998, the Guard of Honour has been showcased at many high profile events, earning the Edmonton Police Service national and international acclaim.
This unit is responsible for functions such as:
- Police Memorial Day
- Remembrance Day
- Capital Ex Parade
- Recruit Class Graduation Ceremonies
- Mayoral Escorts/ Dignitary Escorts/ City of Edmonton Functions
- Freedom of the City Parades
- Police Members’ Weddings
- Police Members’ Funerals (retired and serving)
The Guard of Honour uniform is very proud and distinct, much like the officers who wear them. The regal-looking uniform should always be clean, well-pressed and creased, tailored and properly fitted.
Historic Unit
The Historical Unit represents the EPS in period uniform at various historical events. Members of the Edmonton Police Service Historical Unit are in good standing with the Service, and they exemplify a high professional image in appearance and ethical behaviour.
The uniform is a replica of the traditional police uniform worn in the early 1900s.
Pipes and Drums
The Pipes and Drums of the Edmonton Police Service are proud representatives of the City of Edmonton. They have a storied past dating all the way back to 1914.
Today’s Edmonton Police Service Pipes and Drums was formed in 1959, when members of the Service expressed an interest in forming a band. Two years of practice paid off when Chief Constable M.F.E. Anthony gave his official sanction after hearing the members play Scots Wha Hae. They then became the official band of the Edmonton Police Service.
The band provides music and goodwill to the citizens of Edmonton, surrounding communities and beyond. The police officers who comprise the band are true ambassadors to the City of Edmonton and its Police Service.
To read more, please visit the Pipes and Drums website.