Greenspace
Senior Member
^Two attendants.
|
|
|
- Thread starter Daveography
- Start date
Greenspace
Senior Member
I have an update about security. There are two attendants as mentioned. One attendant will routinely walk around the park to observe any issues. They won't intervene but they can report to the City or EPS as needed.
PCL is also proactively watching things in the park, as they have a vested interest as they are maintaining it for the next year during their warranty period.
There is discussions with Parks Operations and Community Standards about safety and security in the future. I've heard these talks are going well and everyone is very aware of the safety concerns the public has, as they are getting a lot of questions as well.
EPS is also patrolling the park, but I intend to get a bit more information about what that looks like formally, as I've heard the Downtown Beats are changing from patrolling specific areas to a more data driven approach. The league wants to ensure that the community priorities (ie. this park) are not lost in this transition.
PCL is also proactively watching things in the park, as they have a vested interest as they are maintaining it for the next year during their warranty period.
There is discussions with Parks Operations and Community Standards about safety and security in the future. I've heard these talks are going well and everyone is very aware of the safety concerns the public has, as they are getting a lot of questions as well.
EPS is also patrolling the park, but I intend to get a bit more information about what that looks like formally, as I've heard the Downtown Beats are changing from patrolling specific areas to a more data driven approach. The league wants to ensure that the community priorities (ie. this park) are not lost in this transition.
degrandprix
Active Member
There are some cameras as well, I wonder who is monitoring them?
thommyjo
Senior Member
“EPS is patrolling the park” …
As in they drive down jasper in an SUV every 30 minutes?
Gronk!
Senior Member
I saw a few cops patrolling the park on foot when I was there a few days ago, Mr. Debbie Downer.
thommyjo
Senior Member
Haha. I hope so. I can count on my hands how many times I’ve seen cops walking downtown (excluding major events) and I’m there multiple times a week.
And even for major events, like 20k parents and children for the Disney symphony, we’ll still have a half dozen meth heads and trash all over the valley line stop by city centre. Can’t even do their jobs when paid 2.5x for OT…
positive1
Active Member
"There is discussions with Parks Operations and Community Standards about safety and security in the future."
Surely these talks should have concluded in the past so that a plan was ready for the future, i.e. now, when the park is open? And by the way, other parks and the rest of downtown should not have lower standards of safety than a new park. Any plan for the park should be applicable on all streets. What a mess we have got ourselves in.
archited
Senior Member
^ Maybe a dedicated Edmonton Parks Security force with a very simple and clear mandate.
MacLac
Senior Member
While we all appreciate this program, but “have responded to 164 fires, and have put out all but a (few) of them.” Why in hell are they putting out fires? Are there that many of them!? Fack what is wrong with these ass@ole homeless mother@uckers! Enough of this insanity! Oh wait, is that “fake rage?” Are we allowed to be mad anymore?
Last edited:
ADob
Active Member
Driving down 101 St in the mornings I have called 911 fire about 6 times in the last year.
ADob
Active Member
That's on top of the several fires I chose not to report because they weren't adjacent to buildings. 
David A
Senior Member
This is the joke community policing has become in Edmonton, the police quickly driving down Jasper Ave in their SUV's. One of the reasons there is so much social disorder is because of the lack of police presence.
Those who cause problems know well where the police are and are not downtown.
Greenspace
Senior Member
Tropical
Active Member
Most of the world's great parks are hidden from main streets. I wouldn't worry about it,
Tropical
Active Member
I don't know what was said because I blocked this account for this exact reason. I recommend that you all do the same.