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Get a behind-the-scenes look at this exciting opportunity by listening to Ben Henderson, Chair of the Edmonton Police Commission, in this exclusive podcast (https://bit.ly/46ZRqdQ). In the conversation, Ben provides an overview of the important work happening in the Edmonton Police Commission and the role of Commissioner. To view a transcript of the conversation, click here (https://bit.ly/472WOwS).
The Role
The Edmonton Police Commission (the Commission) is an independent governance board dedicated to making Edmonton a safe and vibrant city today and in the future. While it maintains distance from day-to-day policing operations, the Commission oversees strategic policing directions and upholds professional and ethical standards within Edmonton. It ensures effective oversight and accountability while respecting the operational independence of the police.
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS), led by the Chief of Police, is accountable to the Commission for achieving its shared strategic objectives, and reporting organizational performance and successes accordingly.
The Commission serves as an important link between the EPS, the municipal and provincial levels of government, and Edmontonians. The Commission is comprised of a maximum of 12 members (15 in certain circumstances), with up to nine appointed by City Council and up to three (or 6 ) appointed by the provincial government.
The Commission recognizes that policing is dynamic and must be responsive to emergent community needs and crime trends. The joint success of the Commission and the EPS is measured by a high level of public confidence in the EPS, a reduction in crime and disorder and an increase in safety.
The Commission is a legislated public body established under the Police Act (https://bit.ly/46af30Y) and City of Edmonton Bylaw 14040 - Edmonton Police Commission (https://bit.ly/436odJg). For more information related to the Commission, visit the Commission website (https://bit.ly/3Sb6hKl).
Commission Responsibilities
The Commission has a relationship with Edmonton City Council and it exists, in part, to ensure an arm's length relationship exists between the EPS and the political decision making process. The Commission's responsibilities are:
- Provide civilian oversight and governance of the EPS
- Educate the public about the role of the Commission
- Establish policies for providing efficient and effective policing
- Make recommendations to effectively implement established policies
- Ensure that sufficient personnel are employed by the EPS to effectively carry out its functions
- In consultation with EPS management, establish policing priorities and participate in strategic planning for the EPS
- Appoint the Chief of Police, subject to ratification by City Council
- In consultation with the Chief of Police, prepare estimates of all money required for each fiscal year and a yearly plan specifying the level of police service and programs to be provided in respect of the municipality
- Allocate the funds provided by City Council
- Appoint a public complaint director
- Handle and oversee the public complaint process including complaints against the Chief of Police
- Carry out independent reviews of public complaints made as to the policies of or the services provided by the EPS, or the actions of a police officer
- Consider appeals of the Chief of Police's decision in complaints as to the policies of or the services provided by the EPS
- Understand community priorities in policing
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