My name is Alex Thomas and I am a Constable with the Edmonton Police Service,South Division.  I am currently tasked as the Community Liaison for your area for EPS.  As such, I send this letter to you to inform you of my position and offer you my contact information. 

In September 2005 a program called Report A Drug House was initiated in the South side.  The program focuses on possible drug houses or suites within complexes and terminating the operation at these locations through anonymous tips.  This initiative would not be successful without your help and I feel this is a great relationship between the Edmonton Police Service and the community. 

I believe developing connections between police and community stake holders such as yourself is vitally important in ensuring your concerns are addressed.  Please feel free to contact me directly and discuss any outstanding issues or concerns. 

Alex Thomas
Reg # 2110 Cst. THOMAS, Alex
Edmonton Police Service
Community Programs/SE Stn
#104 Youville Drive East, T6L 7H6
(Drug Tip Line) 780.426.8252
(Cell) 984-3479
E-Mail: alex.thomas@police.edmonton.ab.ca
 

Hello everyone,
 
First off, let me introduce myself. I am the Staff Sergeant in charge of the Old Strathcona Foot Patrol program for South Division. I have been in my position for approximately 3 months and although I have not had an opportunity to meet most of you, I can assure you that my staff and I have been working diligently to try and improve the quality of life in and around Old Strathcona. 
 
As many of you are aware through the information you have received from Cst. Thomas, we have as of March 20th, doubled the number of Beat constables assigned to the area, and expanded the boundaries for the program to between the areas of 99th street - 109 street, and north and south between Saskatchewan Drive and 76 Avenues. Furthermore, as indicated by the recommendations below, we are attempting to tackle other issues that arise from the entertainment district of Whyte Avenue. Please feel free to contact me if you require further explanation of the recommendations outlined in point # 3 below.
 
Thank you for your time.
 
S/Sgt. Ron Gabruck
South Division
D Platoon
426-8219

Attached hereto is confirmation of the Community Services Committee recommendations which arose out of the Bar Safety report which went to CSC on March 13, 2006. 
 
----- Forwarded by Michael Pucylo on 03/23/2006 ----- 

At the March 13, 2006, Community Services Committee meeting, the above noted item was considered at which time the following motion was passed: 

1.      That Administration prepare an interim report for the July 10, 2006, and a final report for the September 18, 2006, Community Services Committee meetings outlining the outcomes of the "Responsible Hospitality Institute" process. 
2.      That Councillor Leibovici's Advisory Group on Bar Safety be considered as a stakeholder in the "Responsible Hospitality Institute" process. 
3.      That Administration prepare reports for the following: 
a.      Pedestrian street and back-alley lighting on Whyte Avenue addressing technical and funding issues. 
b.      In consultation with Edmonton Taxi Cab Commission, review the stands issue on Whyte Avenue and present recommendations to the Committee. 
c.      In consultation with Edmonton Police Services and Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission, lead in the formation of a more-formally integrated enforcement model. 
4.      That the Edmonton Police Service recommendations related to Provincial regulations governing licensed premises be added to Administration's discussions with Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission scheduled to take place in April, 2006. 

If you have any further questions, please contact Mark Garrett, Planning and Development Department, at 496-8465.   
Thank you.

Nimet Rajan 
Council Meetings Coordinator 
Office of the City Clerk 
Nimet.Rajan@edmonton.ca 
Ph. (780) 496-8157 
www.edmonton.ca/meetings