Edmonton Police Association 14220 — 112 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta TSM -2T8 Ph: 780-496-8600 Fax: 780-428-0374 Dear Premier, The Edmonton Police Association (EPA) represents approximately 2000 members who work 24/7, 365 days a year and respond and interact with hundreds of people daily. Our members, regardless of the circumstances, will always respond and help a citizen in need or intervene in situations where no other Albertan or first responder will until we ensure the situation is secure and safe The most recent protest, which was held at the Legislation grounds on February 21, 2021, was an example of where our members were forced to interact with hundreds of protesters who were not following Alberta Health Services (AHS) and Government of Alberta guidelines and placed themselves ina situation where they may have been exposed to Covid-19. Furthermore, your government has set the rules and regulation for all Albertans to adhere and you anticipate and expect the members of the Edmonton Police and other Police members across the province to uphold, Our members have been diligent in protecting themselves from a potential exposure however, to date 139 members either contracted or have had to isolate due to public interactions. This is 139 too many especially when there is an opportunity to have our front-line members vaccinated. While we understand, support, and appreciate the vaccination being provided to our elderly, medical staff, and those with illnesses, neglecting our women and men who protect and watch over all citizens is disheartening, disappointing, and unimaginable. | implore you to please reconsider your stance on the current implementation of the covid-19 vaccine, and include our Police officers to allow us to protect and assist all citizens of the province in a safe and effective manner. If you wish to discuss any of the aforementioned, please contact me at your convenience, Sincerely, Michael Elliott President - Edmonton Police Association melliott @epaboard.ca [AN AFFILIATE OF THE ALBERTA FEDERATION OF POLICE ASSOCIATIONS AND OF THE CANADIAN POLICE ASSOCIATIONcc: Minister Shandro, Minister of Health Mayor Iverson, City of Edmonton Chief MeFee, Edmonton Police Service Chair Ruth, Edmonton Police Commission [AN AFFILIATE OF THE ALBERTA FEDERATION OF POLICE ASSOCIATIONS AND OF THE CANADIAN POLICE ASSOCIATION