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A Parkland County resident who drove into the middle of a high-risk police takedown last month took the time to formally thank Edmonton city police officers for helping keep a bad situation from becoming worse.

The resident, who was not identified, submitted a formal compliment to city police, which was included in a report presented to the Edmonton Police Commission Thursday.

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The person was driving home on the evening of March 12 around 11:30 when they found themselves in the middle of a “high risk takedown of a suspected criminal.”

Just before the traffic circle at 142 Street and 107 Avenue, the person hit a spike belt deployed to stop the suspect, bursting three tires. As the driver got out to inspect the damage, officers and the police helicopter descended on the area.

While the driver was “extremely agitated,” officers approached to explain what was happening. Two officers from west division then arranged for a tow truck and offered the driver and the driver’s spouse a ride home.

“Both went above and beyond what I expected and I would like to make sure they are recognized for providing exemplary service,” the complimenter wrote. “The EPS earned a new level of respect in my mind and that is owed to the performance of these two young men.”

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