Pursuant to the Police Act, The Edmonton Police Commission (Commission) is responsible for ensuring that sufficient people are employed for the Edmonton Police Service (Service) for the purpose of carrying out the functions of the police service.
Succession planning strategies need to be in place to ensure the availability of qualified replacements with the required skill sets and competencies to fill unexpected or upcoming vacancies within the Service.
Guidelines:
- The Commission requires that the Chief of Police (Chief) undertakes succession and leadership continuity planning for the Service.
- The succession planning strategy should include assessment systems that can measure the development of skills, competencies, and required knowledge. The strategy should also incorporate coaching, mentoring, training, and recruitment methods that match personnel requirements and future needs of the Service.
- The Chief shall ensure that leadership continuity is in place to ensure that there is no interruption of service and protects the Commission from the sudden loss of the Chief or other executive team members. The plan should include, but is not limited to, identifying individuals who will be apprised of Commission and Chief matters and processes.
- As part of the overall succession plan, the Chief shall report annually to the Commission the succession plans for the position of Chief of Police and Deputy Chiefs.
References:
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- Police Act, RSA 2000, c P-17
Revised November 20, 2025