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A former Edmonton Police Service officer believes bringing Alberta Sheriffs into downtown Edmonton is a risky plan that has the potential to backfire if not done properly.

Police officers in downtown Edmonton will receive reinforcements from sheriffs later this month as part of a new provincial public safety initiative.

Edmonton’s Public Safety and Community Response Task Force announced a four month pilot project to redeploy 12 sheriffs throughout the inner city. 

Police officers in downtown Edmonton will receive reinforcements from sheriffs later this month as part of a new provincial public safety initiative.

Pre-treatment programs can be a bridge between detox and treatment for people who are pursuing recovery from addiction.

Edmontons police chief is well aware of complaints about violence on the citys streets and transit system. Dale McFee said its also "been a tough year" for him and his officers, as he tries to maintain public support, funding from city council and morale within Edmonton Police Service.

Danielle Smith had great things to say about Edmontons economy, arena and airport in her year-end interview with CTV News Edmonton.

The Calgary Public Safety and Community Response Task Force will address social issues through a coordinated response between the province, city and local partners.

The Alberta government has formed a special task force in an effort to address issues of addiction, homelessness and crime in Calgary.

A new provincial government task force is charged with bringing solutions to life in Edmonton that address addiction, crime and social issues.