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Edmonton Police Commission Announces the Appointment of 2 New Members: In January 2021, the EPC will welcome its newest members appointed to the Commission by City Council, Jodi Calahoo-Stonehouse and Kemi Kufuor-Boakye. Jodi Calahoo-Stonehouse is currently the Executive Director of the Yellowhead Indigenous Education Foundation. She also works with the Edmonton Shift Lab, a social […]

Click here for the full posting and how to apply. The Edmonton Police Commission (the Commission) is committed to making Edmonton a safe and vibrant city today and in the future. The Commission oversees the police service ensuring professional and ethical policing to the citizens of Edmonton. The Commission creates an essential balance between public […]

Statement: Edmonton Police Commission responds to report on the death of Rhonda Auger  A Public Fatality Inquiry report by Judge Renee Cochard has questioned the depth of investigation by the Edmonton Police Service into the death of Rhonda Auger on April 27, 2017. As standard practice, the EPS and in turn the Edmonton Police Commission […]

EPC STATEMENT ON RECENT EVENTS SURROUNDING THE TRAGIC DEATH OF GEORGE FLOYD: The members of the Edmonton Police Commission want to express our overwhelming concern and anguish following the tragic death of George Floyd last week in Minneapolis. These are painful and difficult times for everyone, including the citizens of Edmonton, who share in the […]

Due to Covid-19, all public meetings of the Edmonton Police Commission have been cancelled until further notice.

On January 16, 2020, the Edmonton Police Commission welcomed its newest council member Tim Cartmell.  At the same meeting, the Commission bid farewell to Councillor Scott McKeen and took the opportunity to thank him for his 6 years of service to the Commission.

In January, 2019 the EPC will welcome its newest community member Ashvin Singh. Mr. Singh brings his expertise and unique Edmonton perspectives to the role of police governance and oversight.

The Edmonton Police Commission is pleased to announce that Dale McFee has been selected and ratified as the new Chief of Police for the Edmonton Police Service. The Commission conducted an extensive national search and after an intensive interview series, Mr. McFee’s name emerged as the most qualified candidate. Edmonton City Council has ratified the […]

For the Executive Summary of The Street Checks Policy and Practice Review please click below: EPS-Street-Check-Study-Executive-Summary-June-26 For The Street Checks Policy and Practice Review (Full Report) please click below: EPS-Street-Check-Study-Final-REDACTED

On January 18, 2018, the Edmonton Police Commission formally announced its new 11 member Commission: Chair: Tim O’Brien Vice Chair: Micki Ruth Returning Members: Laurie Hawn, Karen MacKenzie New Members: Erick Ambtman, Janet-Sue Hamilton, Aneela Hussainaly, John McDougall Councillors: Scott McKeen, Sarah Hamilton Alberta’s own Diversity Magazine has already recognized that this Commission is the most diverse yet in its […]