“We’ve visited more than 140 homes in the McCauley area during the CAT deployment this week,” says Acting Sgt. Hector Gonzalez with Downtown Division. “We’re meeting residents in the area, listening to their concerns and providing crime prevention materials. These face-to-face conversations with the public are so important. We’re policing in partnership with the community.”
The public will continue to see an increased police presence in McCauley through Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015 as the EPS connects with members of the public, patrols hot spot locations for suspicious activity and conducts traffic enforcement along roadways.
A traffic stop by officers involved with the CAT deployment on Wednesday (Nov. 25, 2015) resulted in a drug-related charge; nearly one full ounce of cocaine with an approximate street value of $2130 was located on a male driver.
“We’re focused on reducing this type of criminal activity in the area,” says Acting Sgt. Gonzalez. “The CAT deployment allows the EPS to address current crime and disorder and build our community partnerships to reduce these issues in the future.”
Members of the public are invited to come out and meet Downtown Division officers, pick up crime prevention brochures and enjoy a free barbecue:
CAT Deployment Community Barbecue
Friday, Nov. 27, 2015
6-8 p.m.
McCauley Boys & Girls Club
9425 109A Avenue
Community Action Team deployments are part of the EPS Violence Reduction Strategy and have been successful in addressing a wide range of criminal and social issues. For more information about the Violence Reduction Strategy, visit http://www.edmontonpolice.ca/vrs.