The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has reported a 4.5% drop in injuries related to police control tactics from 2020, according to recent data. This trend suggests that the service’s efforts are paying off.
Key Findings
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Injuries to Officers: Despite an increase in violent incidents, serious injuries to officers remain extremely rare. The number of officers injured is not specified in the data provided by the EPS.
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Injuries to Individuals: Injuries sustained by individuals involved in use-of-force situations continue to decrease. In 2024, only 14.7% of subjects reported sustaining an injury compared to 19.2% in 2020.
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Nature of Interactions: Most interactions between police and citizens do not result in physical harm or injury. More than half (54.6%) of control tactics reports submitted were classified as Category I interactions, where officers displayed a weapon or control device without deploying it.
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Mental Health and Substance Use: A significant proportion of cases involve individuals experiencing mental illness, substance use, or both, accounting for over half (53%) of all incidents reviewed during the incident period.
Positive Outcomes
- Nearly 85% of individuals involved with EPS member action during this time frame sustained no injury at all.
- Only about 2% required outpatient care.
- None died due directly to EPS member action during the reviewed period.
EPS Approach
The Edmonton Police Service takes a multi-faceted approach when dealing with high-risk situations involving mental health and substance use calls. This includes:
- Sending specialized teams like PACT (Police and Crisis Response Team).
- Using technology such as HealthIM for assessments before arriving on scene.
- Embedding clinicians within certain divisions to provide immediate support for these types of calls.
Officials stated, "We take pride knowing our efforts have led to positive results."
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