The graduating class reflects
the strength and diversity of the communities they will serve. Members of RTC
165 bring a wide range of professional and lived experiences, including
backgrounds in law enforcement, the military, and skilled trades. While many
recruits are from Alberta and across Canada, others join the EPS from countries
including Brazil, China, India, Jamaica, Nigeria, Russia, United Kingdom, and
the United States.
“Throughout their training,
the graduating members of this class have consistently demonstrated a high
level of commitment, integrity, and resilience,” says Staff Sergeant Kendall
Booth with the EPS Recruit Training Section. “We are proud to welcome them as
they begin serving the community with compassion, dedication, and
professionalism.”
RTC 165 also demonstrated
their strong commitment to the community by volunteering at several EPS and
Edmonton Police Foundation (EPF) events, including the McCauley Cup, First
Responders Half Marathon, Beeping Eggs Easter Egg Hunt, and the Special Olympics
Alberta Polar Plunge.
Recognized as one of
Alberta’s Top Employers for the sixth time, the EPS continues to emphasize
hands-on, real-world training that extends beyond the classroom. This approach
ensures recruits are well-prepared to respond to the complex needs of Edmonton’s
diverse and vulnerable populations.
In partnership with the EPS
Equity, Inclusion & Human Rights Branch, recruitment efforts remain focused
on strengthening relationships with diverse communities, including increased
Indigenous engagement to raise awareness of policing as a career and strengthen
trust. Initiatives
such as Women in Policing, the Athlete to
Officer Program, and Experienced Office Program, further support targeted
recruitment efforts.
With training complete, the
new constables will begin field development with the Service’s Community
Policing Bureau before returning for additional assessment and training to
maximize their potential.
The EPS continues to evolve
its recruitment practices to attract high-quality candidates. In late 2025, the
Service introduced a requirement for applicants to complete and pass the
Alberta Police Cognitive Ability Test (APCAT) prior to submitting a formal
online application, helping to improve applicant readiness and engagement early
in the process.
For more information about a
career with EPS, please visit joinEPS.ca
