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  The Edmonton Police Commission issued the following statement: “The Edmonton Police Commission understands and appreciates the ongoing discussion about police governance and accountability, and we are committed to ensuring Edmontonians have the information and responsiveness required to ensure effective policing across the city. “Effective governance requires that all partners within the governance framework respect […]

  Chief Dale McFee will receive $357,000 in salary for 2024, which is the same amount as the previous year. Since 2022, the Edmonton Police Commission has released the Chief’s salary on an annual basis. 2022: $340,000 per annum 2023: $357,000 per annum 2024: $357,000 per annum

  City Council has appointed Councillor Jo-Anne Wright to the Edmonton Police Commission. Councillor Wright represents Ward Sspomitapi in southeast Edmonton. She will serve on the Commission for the term of January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025.

  The Edmonton Police Commission welcomes Commissioner John McDougall back for another term as an appointee of the Government of Alberta. “I’ve had the pleasure of working with John for the past six years, and I have seen his thorough commitment to police governance and accountability firsthand many times. His appointment is a welcome surprise […]

  The Edmonton Police Commission has increased transparency for police funding as part of the City of Edmonton’s Fall 2023 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustments (SCBA). The Commission assessed capital funding requests from the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) for 2024 using the City’s risk matrix to determine which projects are most needed for community safety. “The […]

  Edmonton City Council reappointed both Commissioners Irfan Chaudhry and Shazia Amiri at the September 12/13, 2023 Council meeting. They will continue to serve on the Edmonton Police Commission for the term of January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025.

  Chair Erick Ambtman issued the following statement: “The Edmonton Police Commission is pleased that City Council voted to keep the current police funding formula which ties budget growth to inflation and Edmonton’s population. “The funding formula ensures police services are available to the citizens of Edmonton when they are needed. By having population growth […]

  The Edmonton Police Commission welcomes Dr. Jayan Nagendran as its newest member. Dr. Nagendran is a cardiac surgeon clinician-scientist and the Director of the Division of Cardiac Surgery at the University of Alberta (U of A), as well as the Surgical Director of Lung Transplantation for Alberta Health Services. He was born and raised […]

  The Edmonton Police Commission welcomes Dr. Michael Lee as its newest member. Dr. Lee operates a private practice in general dentistry in Edmonton and is an avid volunteer. He has lectured at the University of Alberta, and is a member of the Canadian Dental Association, and the Alberta Dental Association and its Disciplinary Committee. […]

  In accordance with new policy, the Edmonton Police Commission is commencing an annual process to communicate the Chief of Police’s salary. 2022: $340,000 per annum 2023: $357,000 per annum Click here for more information about the Chief’s salary.