The Edmonton Police Service is known for community policing and violence reduction. A major part of this is preventing problems before they occur. This strategy of prevention, intervention, and suppression guides the EPS in its day-to-day activities.
As a cornerstone, Crime Prevention empowers the community to ensure they take necessary precautions to prevent crimes occurring to them or to the ones they love.
CRIME PREVENTION WEEK: May 13 - 17
Alberta’s annual Crime Prevention Week is an opportunity for EPS and its partners to educate our communities on crime prevention and the tools that are available to help.
Various crime prevention and personal safety events will be offered to the public across the city throughout the week, as well as customized sessions for business and community organizations, and tips will also be posted on EPS social media pages.
Please join us at the following public events:
South Edmonton Crime Prevention Blitz
Monday, May 13, various times
Chappelle Neighbourhood
EPS members and volunteers will be visiting the neighbourhood to speak to residents and distribute materials related to recent spikes in auto theft crimes.
Coffee with a Cop
Wednesday, May 15, 10 a.m.
McDonalds, Oliver Square, 11660 - 104 Avenue NW
Speak with a constable in a casual setting and get your policing questions answered.
Community Hall Rental Safety Information Sessions
Wednesday, May 15, various times
Mayfield Community Hall, 10941 - 161 Street NW
The EPS Hospitality Policing Unit, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues, and Foster Park Insurance Brokers, will be offering several information sessions to help the public improve safety and reduce violence at hall parties. These sessions will be very helpful for anyone planning a social activity, family function, or special event at a community hall. The newly developed Hall Party Planning Safety Checklist will also be available for renters. Light refreshments will be served. If possible, please RSVP to joanne.booth@efcl.org so there are enough materials available.
The sessions will be repeated throughout the day so everyone has an opportunity to attend and ask questions:
- 11 a.m.
- 1 p.m.
- 2 p.m.
- 5 p.m.
- 6 p.m.
- 7 p.m.
Newcomers Personal Safety Session
Wednesday, May 15, 1 – 3 p.m.
Catholic Social Services Immigration and Settlement Services, 8212 - 118 Avenue NW
Presentation to newcomers to Canada about safety, social awareness, addressing fear and concerns, and how to interact with police.
Coffee with a Cop
Wednesday, May 15, 10 a.m.
McDonald's Hermitage, 12793 - 50 Street NW
Speak with a constable in a casual setting and get your policing questions answered.
South Edmonton Crime Prevention Blitz
Wednesday, May 15, various times
Bonnie Doon Neighbourhood
EPS members and volunteers will be visiting the neighbourhood to speak to residents and distribute materials related to recent spikes in property crimes.
Transit Safety Blitz
Thursday, May 16, various times and locations
EPS LRT Beat Officers and City Peace Officers will be visiting various LRT stations to speak with commuters and hand out educational materials on personal safety, auto theft, and other related crime prevention topics.
South Edmonton Crime Prevention Blitz
Thursday, May 16, various times
Chappelle Neighbourhood
EPS members and volunteers will be visiting the neighbourhood to speak to residents and distribute materials related to recent spikes in auto theft crimes.
South Edmonton Crime Prevention Blitz
Friday, May 17, various times
Towne Centre Neighbourhood
EPS members and volunteers will be visiting the neighbourhood to speak to residents and distribute materials related to recent spikes in property crimes.
Transit Safety Blitz
Friday, May 17, various times and locations
EPS LRT Beat Officers and City Peace Officers will be visiting various LRT stations to speak with commuters and hand out educational materials on personal safety, auto theft, and other related crime prevention topics.
If you have any specific questions about EPS Crime Prevention Week 2019, please contact Sergeant Paul Looker with the EPS Crime Prevention Unit.