40 new officers graduate from Recruit Training Class 166
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) alongside the Camrose Police Service, and the Lacombe Police Service, proudly celebrates the graduation of 40 officers from Recruit Training Class (RTC) 166. The ceremony will take place at City Hall on Friday, October 23, marking the successful completion of an intensive training program and the beginning of these recruits' careers in law enforcement.The graduating class reflects the strength and diversity of the communities they will serve. Members of RTC 166 bring a wide range of professional and lived experiences, including backgrounds in military service, healthcare, trades, law enforcement, and other fields. While many recruits are from Alberta and across Canada, others join the EPS from countries including Brazil, India, Kazakhstan, Philippines, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom.“Every graduate of RTC 166 has a unique story, but they all share a commitment to serving others,” says Staff Sergeant Kendall Booth with the EPS Recruit Training Section. “Over the past several months, they have demonstrated the character, professionalism, and dedication required of a police officer. We are proud to welcome them to the profession and look forward to the impact they will have on our communities.” RTC 166 also demonstrated their strong commitment to community service, volunteering more than 650 hours of their own time outside of training at EPS and Edmonton Police Foundation (EPF) events, including the Chief’s Pride Breakfast, Teddy Bear Picnic, Heritage Festival, EPS Half Marathon, Smile Cookie Campaign, First Responder Rodeo, and Show and Shine, among others. Recognized as one of Alberta’s Top Employers for the sixth time, the EPS continues to emphasize hands-on, real-world training that extends beyond the classroom. This approach ensures recruits are well-prepared to respond to the complex needs of Edmonton’s diverse and vulnerable populations. In partnership with the EPS Equity, Inclusion & Human Rights Branch, recruitment efforts remain focused on strengthening relationships with diverse communities, including increased Indigenous engagement to raise awareness of policing as a career and strengthen trust. Initiatives such as Women in Policing, the Athlete to Officer Program, and Experienced Officer program, further support targeted recruitment efforts. The EPS continues to invest in innovative recruitment initiatives to attract the next generation of police officers. In September 2026, EPS partnered with the Alberta First Responders Association and Prospect Human Services to host the Alberta First Responder Career Fair, bringing together representatives from more than 60 public safety and emergency service career paths. More than 1,000 people attended the event, where they had the opportunity to connect directly with recruiters, explore career options, and gain firsthand insight into professions dedicated to serving communities. The strong turnout highlighted growing interest in public safety careers and underscores the importance of creating opportunities for Albertans to learn about policing and other first responder professions.With recruit training complete, the new constables will begin field development assignments within the Service’s Community Policing Bureau, where they will gain practical frontline experience under the guidance of experienced officers before returning for additional assessment and training.
