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EDMONTON POLICE SERVICE EDMONTON POLICE SERVICE Report to the Community 2005 Report to the Community 2005 POLICE HEADQUARTERS 9620 - 103A AVENUE EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA T5H 0H7 OUR 2005 ANNUAL REPORT VISION TO THE COMMUNITY World-class policing that enhances safety and quality of life in the community. RCMP MEMORIAL owerful relationships. Powerful communities. Ultimately, MISSION Pthis is what the Edmonton Police Service is in business to Policing with the citizens of Edmonton to achieve a safe, healthy achieve. Our 2005 annual report recognizes the giant strides our and self-reliant community. membership has made by collaborating with our many partners n March 10, 2005, over 5,000 law enforcement members to improve the quality of life for all Edmontonians. O converged en masse in Edmonton to participate in the National SERVICE DELIVERY MODEL Memorial Service as a tribute to the lives and service of RCMP Throughout each section of this annual report, we highlight Constables Peter Schiemann, Brock Myrol, Leo Johnston and COMMUNITY POLICING how the EPS has taken steps to strengthen and empower Anthony Gordon. our communities. The delivery of effective and efficient policing services through a collaborative With only three days notice, Edmonton Police Service (EPS) partnership with the citizens of Edmonton. It is characterized by an appropriate members stepped up to coordinate complex logistics in the balance of community consultations, community partnerships, prevention, We have worked hard to build powerful partnerships, create safer University of Alberta Butterdome to welcome thousands of problem solving, response, investigation, and enforcement. communities, and invest in our people to pursue and deliver visitors and law enforcement officers to our city. policing excellence. We could not have succeeded in isolation, and we thank all our partners for their continued commitment, In addition to liaising with all levels of government and working support and resolve to make a difference in our city. VALUES closely with the RCMP, our employees provided for transportation, The work of the Edmonton Police Service is guided by a clear set of values. lodging (often in their own homes), VIP security and escorts, traffic We are also proud to share our celebrations and moments of control, and parade marshalling. During the memorial parade, more WE VALUE: recognition in 2005, and highlight the tremendous volunteer than 700 EPS employees, police and civilian, marched alongside efforts our employees continue to contribute to the community. Integrity: Doing the right things for the right reasons all of the time. those from the global police family. Accountability: Demonstrating responsibility in all activities. EPS members continue to reflect on the circumstances of these Lastly, we thank you, the citizens of Edmonton, for your Respect: Treating others as we would like to be treated. tragic deaths, and in the words of Chief Mike Boyd: continued support. In the Spring of 2005, Corus Radio launched Teamwork: Achieving more through partnerships. a public ‘Blue Ribbon’ campaign to demonstrate support for Innovation: Pursuing creative solutions to difficult problems. Customer Service: Exceeding our customers’ expectations. We should all be guided by the strength and actions of the families the women and men of the EPS. The banner, approximately 200 of our fallen comrades, who lost their sons, husbands, brothers feet in length, displays personal messages and signatures of and fathers. With dignity and determination they have committed to Edmontonians as a way of thanking and honouring our members. STRATEGIC PRIORITIES seeing positive change come from this terrible tragedy. In policing, Throughout the pages of this annual report, messages from the our grief was eventually replaced by sorrow… from sorrow came banner have been captured to share the sentiments received † Prevent Incidents of Neighbourhood Crime and Disorder reflection… from reflection we moved to recommitment, and this is from the community. † Improve Traffic Safety where we are today. The best remembrance and tribute we can pay † Identify and Implement Leading Practices in Effectiveness and Efficiency to Peter, Brock, Leo and Anthony is to remain committed and true † Reduce Drug and Gang-Related Crime to our oath of office and our sense of duty. These four officers will We remain committed to partnering with you, and strengthening forever be remembered as “Heroes in Life.” your community, your neighbourhood, and the city you call home. FROM THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF f there is one theme that carried the Edmonton Police Service through 2005, Iit is one of partnerships. From every corner of this organization, people reached out and sought to work more closely with colleagues, community agencies, businesses, and our diversity of citizens alike. We looked beyond traditional police roles to focus on building relationships with Edmontonians. We understood the necessity and value of sharing the ownership of solutions to our community’s problems. Together, the collective goal was to improve public safety, reduce crime and disorder, and empower all citizens to live their lives in the best way possible. Throughout our organization, we saw powerful examples of collaboration and innovative thinking – patrol officers working directly with neighbourhood residents, specialized investigators working jointly with other agencies, departments and businesses, and support staff building an efficient and effective infrastructure for day-to-day business. Whether we were focused on preventing, solving or reducing the harm that comes from crime and disorder, our police officers and support staff followed our basic philosophy of ‘community policing’ – working together with the community to improve our quality of life. Acting Chief Darryl da Costa We’re proud of both our staff and our citizens for believing in each other, and embracing every opportunity to be better together than we could ever be apart. For every challenge we faced, we gained experience and confidence. For every success we shared, we strengthened our commitment to become one of the safest cities in Canada. Darryl da Costa Acting Chief of Police, 2005 MESSAGE FROM THE EDMONTON POLICE COMMISSION BACK L-R: Don Sieben, Gary Sciur, Dennis Anderson, Murray Billett FRONT L-R: Bill Daye, Coun. Karen Leibovici, Coun. Janice Melnychuk, Robert Dunster, Brian Gibson (Chair) he challenges of 2005 were many for the Edmonton Police There were leadership changes made in 2005, both for the Edmonton T Commission, but the partnership between the Commission, Police Commission and the Edmonton Police Service. We feel these the Edmonton Police Service and the community remained strong. changes will greatly impact both organizations in the coming years, and provide for a stronger focus on relationship building throughout We continued to expand our vision of community policing as a the community. ‘collaborative way of doing business.’ The Agenda for Change, which involved charting the course for the future of the Police The Commission continues to view this policing organization as one Service in response to local community needs and social change, of the leading police services. We extend our gratitude and support was a critical part of our vision. to all the men and women of the Edmonton Police Service for their professionalism and dedication to duty and the community. Continuing changes in the community requires our ongoing efforts to ensure policing programs remain effective, efficient and ethically sound to meet the needs and requirements of the citizens of Edmonton. The Commission continues to be impressed and reassured with Brian Gibson the quality of policing programs provided to the community. Edmonton Police Commission Chair, 2005 MESSAGE FROM HIS WORSHIP MESSAGE FROM HONOURABLE MAYOR STEPHEN MANDEL HARVEY CENAIKO, SOLICITOR GENERAL AND MINISTER OF PUBLIC SECURITY n behalf of City Council and the lberta Solicitor General and Public O people of Edmonton, Alberta’s