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Calgary Herald
14 hours ago
- Calgary Herald
'Different feel': Edmonton police open houses offer casual way to talk crime
Article content For Edmontonians daunted by the prospects of Downtown parking and Robert's Rules of Order and formal agendas, there was a new and casual local way to take in the 2024 annual report of the Edmonton Police Service (EPS). Article content Article content Article content Article content 'It's such an interesting take on what we normally do through town halls,' said LaForce. Article content Article content 'Some are very big on traffic safety, some on neighborhood policing concepts. Some on like, how do I protect myself for financial crime? We actually had several people wanting to join and become a recruit.' Article content In the pre-COVID era, a big police town hall event drew hundreds, assembly-style, often to listen on a specific topic, he said. Article content 'This is just a very different feel, because you're able to deal with so many questions that are unique to those people, those personal interests, all at once.' Article content 'A presence' Article content The West Edmonton Business Association has been vocal about concern with crime in the 149 Street area— property damage and general social disorder — so a west end open house gave him a forum to get some answers for the organization, said Basil Kirby, the group's director of advocacy. Article content Article content 'We thought we could just see what was being done, what programs were ongoing,' he said. Article content Article content Some of the figures in the 2024 annual report released in pamphlet form at the open houses were a surprise to Kirby, who learned nearly a million emergency calls were made in Edmonton last year, and police were physically dispatched almost 200,000 times a year. Article content 'They identify where the illegal activities are, and they'll send units out to that area to just patrol, just be a presence, and they know that that will reduce crime for a minimum of four hours,' he said, adding that those concerned that the police don't seem to come out for each call will be relieved to learn about EPS 'virtual policing,' where crime assessments are triaged virtually, weighed and responded to accordingly.
Edmonton Journal
15 hours ago
- Edmonton Journal
'Different feel': Edmonton police open houses offer casual way to talk crime
Article content For Edmontonians daunted by the prospects of Downtown parking and Robert's Rules of Order and formal agendas, there was a new and casual local way to take in the 2024 annual report of the Edmonton Police Service (EPS). A series of six open houses — one in each of the city's six police districts — has been a hit over the last few weeks. Hundreds of people attended the series, with a range of interests 'all over the map,' said Interim Chief Devin LaForce.
CTV News
2 days ago
- Climate
- CTV News
‘Pretty scary': Trees, vehicles damaged during storm in southwest Edmonton
Edmontonians are cleaning up after a windstorm roared through the city on Thursday night. CTV News Edmonton's Amanda Anderson has the latest.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Moss Pit shuts down
An emergency alert was issued to Edmontonians Thursday evening, warning of a possible thunderstorm and high winds. The alert came during the second intermission of Game 5 between the Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars, shutting down the Moss Pit. Fans were rushed inside Roger Place for shelter just as the third period was starting.
Edmonton Journal
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Edmonton Journal
City of Edmonton promoting e-bike and scooter use with 'micromobility' events
Janz said he saw 'hundreds' of pedestrians and cyclists on the High Level Bridge Sunday afternoon, while cars were gridlocked on the two lanes following the Oilers' playoff game on Sunday. He said it shows more Edmontonians are embracing alternative forms of transportation. And, he said the demographic that's been the fastest to embrace scooters and ebikes is the older set. He said seniors are looking for cheap, reliable ways to get around the city. As if on cue, a group of seniors cycled over the bridge just as the press event came to an end.
