The Edmonton Police Commission has published engagement data which helped shape the full-time Chief of Police job posting.
The Commission obtained the data through multiple surveys conducted by Leger and the City of Edmonton’s Insight Community, as well as 53 in-person engagement sessions with interested parties. Through these activities, the Commission was able to engage with a broad cross-section of Edmontonians in addition to the general population, including Indigenous, newcomers, 2SLGTBQI+ and unhoused individuals.
“By making sure we were reaching out to as many different groups and individuals throughout our community as possible, including traditionally hard to reach populations, we were able to capture comprehensive feedback that reflects the diversity of voices which makes Edmonton a unique and special place to call home. The Commission used this data to help inform the job description so that our next Chief can focus on community policing that works for all Edmontonians.”
Ben Henderson, Chair of the Edmonton Police Commission
Respondents across the spectrum identified the same top three priorities for the next Chief of the Edmonton Police Service to focus on:
- Reducing crime and improving public safety
- Strengthening relationships between police and the community
- Increasing transparency and public accountability
“It was interesting to see such diverse voices tell the Commission they all want the same things from the next police Chief, and we’re confident we can use this data to make the right hire for our community.”
Chair Henderson
The public engagement data is available here.