Edmonton, AB addresses public transit safety issues with Community Outreach Transit Teams
Edmonton, AB Community Outreach Transit Teams Safety Issues
Edmonton Transit Service faces declining ridership and rising crime rates at bus and train stations. City officials approved the COTT pilot as a compassionate approach to drug use, homelessness, and violence. Two initial COTT patrols were staffed by transit officers and outreach workers from the Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society. Each patrol speaks with struggling residents, identifies their needs, and refers to local health and social services.
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The city, Edmonton police and Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society are teaming up for a new $3.9-million project aimed at making people feel more safe on the bus and LRT system.
City of Edmonton launching transit safety pilot project with police, Indigenous community – CISN Edmonton
The city, Edmonton police and Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society are teaming up for a new $3.9-million project aimed at making people feel more safe on the bus and LRT system.
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The COTT pilot assisted 800 people during its first six months. City officials approved three additional teams for a three-year pilot extension.
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