Edmonton Police Top Cop Award Nominations Open

0:00It's April 5th. This is Canada News today, your AI-powered local news. Edmonton Police are calling on the public to nominate their top cop until April 30th. This award honors officers who shine in community service beyond their badge duties, spotlighting those who volunteer and make a real difference off. The clock. The tradition kicked off back in 1976, first going to a staff sergeant who tackled violence in local minor hockey. It's partnered with the Kauani's Edmonton Oil Capital Club, a group focused on helping kids and the emphasized meritorious service in the neighborhood. Past winners include a constable supporting the two SLG-BTQ-plus community and youth, a detective mentoring kids in sports and fundraising for a child, advocacy center, and last year's honoree, a constable with over 10 years volunteering for Special Olympics. These leaders stress their recruit training pushes hundreds of community service hours right from the start, building trust when folks see cops, helping out of uniform.

1:03They hire from all walks of life, prioritizing soft skills like empathy, respect, and emotional intelligence they can't be taught in class. Nominations are open now for active Edmonton police members who give back outside work, submit by April 30th to celebrate those leaving every. The situation better than they found it.