10. The high-tech edge

EPS has an assortment of high-tech tools both in the air and on the ground.

The Edmonton Police Service prides itself on being a leader in innovation and technology and consequently, the Service has been recognized for this demonstrated leadership.

All marked police vehicles are equipped with mobile work stations, allowing members to access information immediately and complete police reports while in their police vehicle. All marked police vehicles are equipped with a GPS, which assists our Communication Section in dispatching the closest vehicle to any incident within the city.

AIR 1 is one of EPS’s key technologies used in daily operations such as criminal flight situations and the search for lost or missing persons. AIR 1 is one of only six full time police helicopter programs in operation within the country, and is the only program within the country that utilizes sworn members as pilots.

Another example of a valuable tool the Service uses is the Grizzly Armoured Personnel Carrier, which is used to help Police respond to high-risk situations.