Memorial for Edmonton's first fallen officer

Memorial for Edmonton's first fallen officer

October 11, 2018 7:12 pm MST.

For nearly 100 years – Constable Frank Beevers sat in an unmarked grave. He was Edmonton’s first police officer killed in the line of duty. Today, EPS erected a permanent memorial for him in Edmonton Cemetery. Darcy Ropchan has more.

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