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Encyclopedia > Edmonton Police Service

Edmonton Police Service is responsible for policing in the City of Edmonton, Alberta. Template:Hide = Motto: Template:Unhide = Industry Integrity Progress Image:Abedm. ...

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Organization

The current head of the EPS is Acting Chief Darryl da Costa. Appointed in 2004, the 27 year police veteran replaced Chief Bob Wasylyshen.


Operations

EPS is divided into sections:

  • Patrol Service Bureau
  • Investigative Serivce
  • Adminstrative Services

Operations are divided into divisions:

  • North
  • Downtown
  • West
  • South

History

Edmonton's police dates back to 1892, well before the founding of the province. 1892 was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ...


On October 1, 1912, Annie Jackson was Edmonton's first female police officer. October 1 is the 274th day of the year (275th in Leap years). ... 1912 (MCMXII) was a leap year starting on Monday. ... More than one place has the name Edmonton. ...


Operations

EPS has total strength of 1,320 officers and 360 civilian staffers.


External links

  • Edmonton Police Service
  • EPS History
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