airport in 1974. The location is the same, and is named after Sarge's owner, Val Vallevand. In 2021, a new training facility and divisional station opened at 18412 127 Street. Awards Each year the Edmonton Police Service honours individuals for their service through a number of awards or medals including: Award of Merit Medal of Valour and Medal of Honour Exemplary Tactics Jim Dempsey Service Award Commendations including: Bravery; Lifesaving; Exceptional Police Investigations; Exceptional Performance; Outstanding Work in the Community; Outstanding Contribution to Police Work; Innovation; and Problem Solving. Long Service Medals (25 years) Police Exemplary Service Medal (20 years) See also Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams Edmonton Fire Rescue Services Edmonton Police Association References External links Edmonton Police Service Recruiting Edmonton Police Service Edmonton Police Service History Edmonton Police Association Edmonton Police Commission Law enforcement agencies of Alberta Municipal government of Edmonton 1892 establishments in Alberta Government agencies established in 1892