EPS Chief Says He Stands by Trip to Israel

EPS chief says he stands by trip to Israel

Edmonton’s police chief Warren Driechel says he stands by his trip to Israel following calls for his resignation.

‘I stand by my decision’: Edmonton police chief defends Israel trip

Edmonton police Chief Warren Driechel says he stands by his decision to travel to Israel last month, following criticism from community groups and city council members. The February trip was part of a delegation of North American policing executives organized by the Major Cities Chiefs Association.

Edmonton police chief continues to ‘stand by’ Israel trip

Edmonton’s police chief is standing by his decision to travel to Israel last month to visit police stations and meet with the leaders of that country’s police force – despite continued criticism from Edmonton Muslim groups. Echoing comments he made when speaking exclusively to CityNews last week, Chief Warren Driechel defended his mid-February trip to […]

Tuesday's letters: Overreaction to police chief's Israel visit

Edmonton Journal readers have their say on Edmonton police chief's visit to Israel, Hawrelak Park and more.

Jamie Sarkonak: Mayor puts 'Islamophobia' fears ahead of policing

Since last week, Edmonton has been embroiled in a controversy that should be impossible for a city that underwent an ISIS attack less than a decade ago. On one side, diaspora groups and progressive politicians; on the other, Police Chief Warren Driechel, who dared to take a professional development trip to one of the most terrorism-stricken developed countries in the world: Israel.