Edmonton police share rare information about gangs in the city

 

 

Edmonton police share rare information about gangs in the city.Police gave a clear picture of gang activity in Alberta’s capital city at a presentation for downtown groups. Police estimate there are about 3,000 people involved in gangs and organized crime in the Edmonton area.

Police said one in four homicides is linked to these groups. Police said gang activity is common in cities of more than a million people, including Edmonton. The presentation was aimed at helping the public stay informed and help them report suspicious activity to police. During the presentation for downtown groups, EPS Sergeant Ryan Ferry said that sharing some information about gangs will give the public the confidence to report problems.