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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.
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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).