Police and city officials to review collaboration on public safety

Advertisement 1 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Breadcrumb Trail Links HomeNewsLocal News Police and city officials to review collaboration on public safety City announces new report being prepared for late 2027 after closed-door meetings with Commission last week Author of the article: By Eric Bowling Published Sep 21, 2026 Last updated 41 minutes ago 2 minute read Join the conversation A new report outlining how to maintain and/or enhance the current level of collaboration between the city's Community Services branch and Edmonton Police Service is being prepared. The report is due late next year. PHOTO BY SHAUGHN BUTTS /Postmedia Article content City officials and police are looking for more ways they can work together. Article content Following closed door meetings of city council and the Edmonton Police Commission, city administration announced plans Monday to work with Edmonton Police Service on finding new ways the force and the city’s Community Service Branch can collaborate on public safety measures. The report is due in 2027. Article content Article content Article content Until that time, the city insists there will be no changes to service delivery. The report will review current practices and look for ways the city and EPS can improve coordination while protecting officers on the ground and ensuring accountable behaviour. The report will also be reviewed by a third-party before its final publication. Police and bylaw officers already collaborate on public transit issues and community engagement. Article content Headline News Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns. Sign Up By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Article content “The pressures we’re facing when it comes to the complexity of social issues, crime, disorder and violence are only becoming more acute,” said EPS Chief Warren Driechel. “We have a responsibility to assess whether our current approach is the right fit, and if not, how can we do better for Edmontonians? Article content “We are taking the time to ask the right questions, engage the right people and take a comprehensive look at what kind of model delivers the greatest benefit to the community.” Article content Input will be collected from city and police employees and community stakeholders. It will also review other jurisdictions on their practices in public…