Our Encampment Response Team (ERT) works 7 days a week to address encampments on public lands. This team includes Community Peace Officers (Park Rangers), members of the Edmonton Police Service and City Operations cleanup crews.
When we identify an encampment, our first step is to assess the site and offer support to the individuals sheltering there. This includes offering transportation to safe indoor spaces, such as the Province's Navigation and Support Centre, where people can access resources and referrals to housing support programs.
When an encampment is unoccupied, our crews work to safely clean the site and restore the area.