Acting Superintendent Terry Rocchio, Acting Inspector Gary Godziuk , and the officers and staff of Northeast Division deliver innovative, effective and efficient policing services throughout north Edmonton. Working with our communities, we are in many instances able to prevent crime and disorder from occurring, or to respond effectively when it does.
Our approach is inclusive of our diverse community and includes a multi-layered approach of community consultation, problem solving, crime detection, forensic and other specialized support services, enhanced criminal investigations, traffic safety and dedicated offender management.
In 2010, Northeast Division experienced a 16.2% reduction in the eight crime indicators when compared to 2009 (indicator crimes serve as a benchmark for crime reduction in Edmonton). As of September 23, 2011, these same crime indicators saw a further 14.5% reduction of crime in Northeast Division when compared to the same time frame in 2010. This equals 1,424 fewer indicator crimes in 2011 compared to 2009.
At the same time, crime solvability rates improved by another 2.9%. While these results are favourable, we are working to maintain or improve upon them giving specific attention to accelerating the reduction of violent crime.
Community Policing in Northeast Division
Northeast Division provides policing to approximately 262,000 residents who reside in an area extending west to east from 127 Street NW to 33 Street NE, and south to north from the North Saskatchewan River to the northern city limits at 259 Avenue, an area of approximately 215 square kilometres. The Division is comprised of 68 community neighbourhoods and eight industrial areas. It has seen tremendous growth in population and infrastructure. Growth is projected to continue into the foreseeable future.
The Northeast Division Station, located at 14203 – 50 Street NW, serves as the focal point for policing in north Edmonton. It benefits from strong support from three Community Police Stations located in Calder, Namao, and Beverly, Neighbourhood Foot Patrol Offices, and the NET (Neighbourhood Empowerment Team) Office located in Calder.
Northeast Division is divided into four districts, with each district managed by a Staff Sergeant and supported by a team that includes Patrol and Community Sergeants, a number of Patrol Constables who have been assigned to a particular geographic area within each district, Beat Constables, Detectives, and a Community Liaison Constable.
Community Liaison Sergeants and Constables are the primary contact between police and community to address issues and concerns that do not require immediate police response. They play a significant role in reducing victimization and regularly attend or organize community meetings to provide information regarding criminal activity, gather information about crime, disorder and other community concerns, and help plan and implement problem-solving strategies to reduce repeat calls for service.
Working with our Community
In partnership with our citizens, we will build safe communities through leadership and policing excellence including innovative, responsive community policing.
We will:
- Identify and focus police attention on persons most likely to cause harm through violence, property crime or disorder.
- Respond effectively to community concerns.
- Utilize creative problem solving.
- Empower the community to meet emerging issues.
- Increase traffic safety through targeted enforcement, visibility and education.
Among several factors contributing to our success is an incredible group of active volunteers numbering more than 100. The Division is well connected to the community … but always looking to improve. You are an important part of our success. To learn more about police activities in specific Northeast Division districts, please take a moment to view the district pages that follow.
For regular updates from Northeast Division, you can also follow us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/epsnortheast