Keys to Success in Policing Downtown Division

Calls For Service

Edmonton Census Metropolitan Area (CMA)

Statistics Canada:•Between 2006 and 2011, Edmonton’s population experienced 12.1% growth.•National growth was 5.9% over the same time period.•CMA average was 7.4% over the same time period.•Edmonton is a desirable location and attracts many >>>>>

How We Manage Crime

• Divisional Crime Management Team (W5)

• Tactical Response Routes

• Blitzes

• Ad hoc patrols (CSI/CPRN)

• Delta Zero

• Hard Target Personal Safety Seminars

• Vulnerable Persons Unit/Inner City Police and Crisis Team

• Weekly Downtown Security Briefing (ECC)

How We Manage Crime

• Team Car• Offender Management• Quality Assurance & Call Classification• External Public Safety Agencies (Bylaw,

Edmonton Transit, Corporate Security)• External Social Agencies (Shelter District,

Alberta Health Services)• Special Interest Groups (Business

Associations, Community Leagues)

Downtown Community within Downtown Division

• Downtown is one of only two communities in Edmonton with a population over 10 000 (12 199 as of 2012).

• Hub of commercial, arts and festival activities. • Downtown Edmonton features Sir Winston

Churchill Square• Over 500 businesses are interconnected by a multi-

level pedway system, even in inclement weather.• Downtown Business Association is a key partner

(Jim Taylor).