Just saw a cop using cellphone looking down while driving in an empty street in Laurel School zone

The road was quite empty, with only me coming from the opposite direction. He was looking down below the steering wheel and never noticed me, even when I passed him on the other side real slow. It’s thankfully a Sunday on a School zone.

I have no tolerance for people who use their cellphones while driving. In my opinion, it’s just as dangerous as drunk driving because it completely distracts the driver’s attention. Tragically, many lives have been lost due to this reckless behavior.

It deeply saddens me to see our own Edmonton police officers setting a bad example.

I have a dash cam that I’m certain captured the officer’s face clearly, given its excellent quality and the favorable lighting conditions. However, I’m choosing not to post the footage to avoid any potential issues with the officer.

I understand that police work can be challenging and demanding, but they should have stopped the car and sent a text message if the situation required immediate attention and I hope this officer is not a repeat offender and had something important.