Here’s the latest I can share based on EPS releases.
- The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) announced the graduation of Recruit Training Class 164, with 45 new officers graduating on March 6, 2026. They come from diverse backgrounds, and EPS highlighted community-focused training and ongoing field development after graduation.[1]
- EPS has been actively expanding recruitment efforts and outreach, including events and presentations to communities, schools, and post-secondary institutions, with ongoing emphasis on Indigenous engagement and equity initiatives to strengthen relationships.[1]
- The service has reported strong recruitment metrics in recent years, including rising applicant numbers, high recruit class success rates, and a focus on diverse hires, alongside programs to support transitions from academy to field duties.[3]
- For broader context on EPS recruiting initiatives and materials, EPS has public resources and coverage from multiple outlets detailing recruitment strategies and success stories.[4][7]
If you’d like, I can pull more specifics from EPS press releases or summarize these points in a concise timeline. I can also look for related updates (e.g., graduation ceremonies, intake numbers, or new recruitment programs) from EPS or local news sources. Would you like me to do that?
Citations:
- EPS announces RTC 164 graduation and details on class composition and training.[1]
- EPS recruitment outreach and Indigenous engagement efforts.[1]
- Recruitment metrics and programs shaping 2023–2024 cohorts.[3]
- Additional EPS recruitment coverage and resources.[7][4]
Sources
“We’re definitely on an upswing. We have increased our numbers to 630 applicants for 2023 which is significant. That’s about 200 more than the previous year,” says Superintendent Andria Wasylyshen of the Training Development and Recruiting Division. “Right now, we are ahead of attrition so that’s a huge win for the EPS.” Police Services across North America struggled with recruitment and retention during a couple of very challenging years in 2020 and 2021. However, the numbers are showing that...
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globalnews.caMRU #: 26R022 The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is welcoming the newest group of police officers this week as 45 recruits from Recruit Training Class (RTC) 164 graduate at City Hall at on Friday, March 6, 2026. The graduating class brings a wide range of professional and personal experiences to the service. Members of RTC 164 come from backgrounds including law enforcement, corrections, the military, firefighting and laboratory sciences. While many recruits are from Alberta or come from other...
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www.edmonton.caFeb. 10, 2023, Edmonton, Alta. – With the graduation of the first recruit training class of 2023, the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is announcing plans to
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