Alberta’s communities are among the safest in Western Canada.
The Edmonton Police Force serves our city, providing prompt community policing as well as enforcement of the law (traffic, crime, etc.). Police foot patrols, police stations located in the community, emergency response teams and a police helicopter look over our neighbourhoods to keep them safe.
Generally speaking, the police aim to involve community cooperation in creating a safer society, and seek to include representatives of Edmonton’s diverse cultural, ethnic and language groups to better serve all Edmontonians. You may also wish to participate in a volunteer-run Neighbourhood Watch program that trains members of the community in crime prevention and to report crimes.
The City of Edmonton also operates the Edmonton Fire Department and an Emergency Medical Response (ambulance). You may call for police help by calling the police department, or in an emergency, you can dial 9-1-1 for police, fire department, or emergency medical response.
Police and City Services
City of Edmonton - Community Services Offers a wide array of information about the City’s social factors, including community safety. http:/
Edmonton Police Service The site Provides information about policing, crime rates, and community outreach programs. Also includes information about where to find Edmonton’s four police stations, emergency preparedness, crime prevention, and community policing. http://www.police.edmonton.ab.ca/
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) A federal police force. Alberta is served by the “K Division”. Their site has links to crime prevention programs. http:/
Safe Edmonton A program of the City of Edmonton that celebrates Edmonton as a safe and caring community where people look out for each other, with links to community safety initiatives, community resources and more. http://www.edmonton.ca/safedmonton
Community Groups
Alberta Block Parent Association An affiliation of neighborhood volunteers who provide network of “safe houses” for anyone lost or frightened. Safe houses are identified by the display a distinctive sign in their window. http://www.albertablockparent.ca/
Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues Fosters safe communities through neighborhood participation in recreation, sports and social activities. This site contains useful links to a variety of community resources. http://www.efcl.org/
Youth Justice Committee A youth-to-youth program that addresses youth justice, crime prevention, racism, and ways youth can make positive impact in their community. Includes helpful links for at risk youth. http://www.yrap.org/
Government Agencies
Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association Focuses on resources for preventing and reducing crime in Alberta. Includes comprehensive links to related sites. http://www.albertacrimeprevention.com/
Alberta Safety Council Offers information about workplace health and safety, children’s safety programs, and other safety related information. http://www.safetycouncil.ab.ca/index.html
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