Edmonton police Chief Dale McFee says he’s fast-tracking plans to put more police in core neighbourhoods after a series of violent incidents over 24 hours.
Author of the article: Lauren Boothby
Publishing date: Jul 07, 2021 • 4 hours ago • 2 minute read • Acting Staff Sgt. Mike Kembel (Edmonton Police Service) outside the Union Building, located at 10319-106 Avenue in downtown Edmonton. The building is now home to the Edmonton Police Service Human-Centred Engagement and Liaison Partnership (HELP) unit and its main goal is to help serve the needs of the city s most vulnerable. Photo by Larry Wong /POSTMEDIA NETWORK
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An Edmonton Police Service program to divert the city’s most vulnerable away from the criminal justice system now has a new building with social agencies and health services working together under the same roof.