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Media Releases

Below is a listing of all EPS news releases. 

To contact the EPS Corporate Communications, please email Mediarelations@edmontonpolice.ca.

During Pedestrian Safety Month's "Operation 24 Hours," police issue 634 traffic violations

16-Oct-2026 @ 3:31 PM

Edmonton Police Service (EPS) officers and City of Edmonton automated enforcement issued a total of 634 traffic violations during the most recent Operation 24 Hours. 

Charges laid in tent slashing at Heritage Festival

14-Oct-2026 @ 4:30 PM

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has charged a man in relation to a tent slashing that occurred at the Heritage Festival.

Police investigating fatal collision

14-Oct-2026 @ 2:37 PM

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is investigating a fatal collision that occurred on 97 Street last night.

Police charge man with sexual assault at day home

14-Oct-2026 @ 1:22 PM

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has charged a man in the sexual assault of a minor at a day home, and investigators believe there may be other victims who have yet to come forward.

Police Crime Treatment Zones show promising reduction in central Edmonton crime

14-Oct-2026 @ 8:10 AM

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) continues to see a reduction in crime and violence thanks to its focus on visible enforcement, intelligence‑led deployments and data‑driven decision‑making in public spaces.

Missing 83-year-old woman located safe

12-Oct-2026 @ 8:27 PM

The missing 83-year-old woman from this weekend has been located safe. 

Man charged following reported sexual assaults in Greenfield

09-Oct-2026 @ 9:16 AM

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has charged a 50-year-old man following several reported incidents of sexual assault in the Greenfield neighbourhood. 

Staff Sergeant Paul Looker named 50th Kiwanis Top Cop

09-Oct-2026 @ 7:00 AM

Lifelong volunteer Staff Sergeant Paul Looker has been named the latest Kiwanis Top Cop for his commitment to serving others well beyond the uniform.

Public information and warning: violent sexual offender released

08-Oct-2026 @ 9:31 AM

In the interests of public safety, the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is issuing the following warning: Denzel Dre Colton Bird, 30 is a convicted violent sexual offender who will be residing in the Edmonton area. Based on information available to the Edmonton Police Service, Bird is assessed as presenting a significant risk of harm to members of the community.

Edmonton Police Service joins 30 Forward Pledge

07-Oct-2026 @ 1:30 PM

Today, Oct. 7, 2026, the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) signed the 30 Forward Pledge, a national initiative dedicated to building a more inclusive future that focuses on recruiting and retaining women in the Service’s ranks. 

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