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Edmonton city councillors support more police and peace officers patrolling its public transit system in a bid to curb crime and social disorder, as the province announces money for Edmonton to hire 50 new officers next year.
Public transit in Edmonton is becoming safer, according to data presented on Wednesday to city council.
City council heard Wednesday both drug-related incidents and violence are down from the spring
The $5-million one-time grant will be used to transform two vacant cafes near or in LRT stations into officer work stations, as well as more cleaning, upgrades and cameras.
The City of Edmonton is using $5 million in provincial funding to make system-wide improvements as calls continue for targeted measures to address safety and cleanliness.