Here’s the latest on the Edmonton Police Service Recruiting Centre based on recent EPS releases and major Canadian news coverage.
- Recent recruit graduations: EPS has announced several cohorts graduating in 2025–2026. For example, a March 2026 delegation marked the graduation of 45 recruits from RTC 164, who are entering field development to begin serving Edmonton. A prior October 2025 graduation ceremony at City Hall saw 42 officers complete training, with most joining EPS, indicating ongoing intake and onboarding activity.[1][2]
- Recruitment activity and outreach: EPS has sustained active outreach, including more than 60 recruitment events in 2025 to broaden applicant diversity and community engagement, reinforcing their ongoing recruitment drive. EPS emphasizes inclusive recruitment and hands-on training to reflect the city’s diverse communities.[2][1]
- Lived outcomes and trends: EPS has reported rising applicant numbers and improving recruitment metrics, with classes showing strong completion rates and higher diversity than previous years, suggesting a healthier pipeline into front-line service. The Service has consistently highlighted its status among Alberta’s Top Employers, underscoring its appeal to potential recruits.[3]
If you’d like, I can pull the most current EPS press releases or provide a concise timeline of recent recruit graduations with dates and class numbers. I can also summarize how these recruiting efforts align with Edmonton’s policing priorities.
Citations:
- “Newest EPS police officers graduate - Edmonton Police Service” (RTC 164)[2]
- “Real Work starts: Edmonton police welcome dozens of new recruits to the force” (Oct 2025 graduation)[1]
- “Attrition is down. Recruitment is up.” (EPS recruitment trends)[3]
Sources
“We’re definitely on an upswing. We have increased our numbers to 630 applicants for 2023 which is significant. That’s about 200 more than the previous year,” says Superintendent Andria Wasylyshen of the Training Development and Recruiting Division. “Right now, we are ahead of attrition so that’s a huge win for the EPS.” … “I think a number of things have changed. We have really focused on helping our applicants through the different steps that are mandated through the province, like our...
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globalnews.caMRU #: 26R022 The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is welcoming the newest group of police officers this week as 45 recruits from Recruit Training Class (RTC) 164 graduate at City Hall at on Friday, March 6, 2026. … “Our newest officers represent the many cultures, backgrounds and voices that make our city vibrant,” says Acting Staff Sergeant Selena Gavins with the EPS Recruit Training Section. “Their diversity isn’t just a point of pride, it’s essential to building trust and delivering...
www.edmontonpolice.caDozens of new police recruits will soon hit the streets following a graduation ceremony at city hall in Edmonton on Friday.
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