“It is imperative we, as a police service and a society, look at terrorism and radicalization as extremist criminal behaviours,” says Insp. Dan Jones with Investigative Support Branch. “This criminal activity is not about placing blame on a specific race, religion, culture or community.”
The Edmonton Police Service Equity, Diversity and Human Rights Unit continues to work with a variety of community groups including the Chief’s Advisory Council, Community Liaison Committees, and Edmonton’s youth to focus on engagement and education to address concerns of the community.
The EPS School Resource Officers, Youth Unit and Community Liaison Constables positively engage youth and strive to build trust and understanding between youth and police to build effective partnerships.
The Edmonton Police Service continues to work closely with the RCMP and other federal law enforcement agencies to ensure public safety.
Inquires about individuals being radicalized are to be directed to RCMP National Headquarters.
If you are concerned with a person’s sudden change in behaviour and deem it to be suspicious, report it to your local police authority or the RCMP immediately.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.tipsubmit.com/start.htm