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What funding has City Council provided to the Police?¶
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No other jurisdiction in Alberta spends more on policing than Edmonton.
Former EPS Chief Dale McFee said, “we can’t police our way out of crime” and that the vast majority of calls are driven by poverty, addiction, and trauma. Edmonton spends the 2nd highest per person on policing in Canada. Tackling the root causes of crime, supporting crisis diversion and social supports can ensure police officers are available for priority calls.