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Edmonton’s police chief faces backlash for a funded trip to Israel during the Gaza conflict, sparking calls for transparency and review.
Edmonton Police Chief Warren Driechel is under scrutiny for a February trip to Israel organized by a North American police chiefs group, which focused on counterterrorism and emergency response.
The Edmonton Police Service said the trip was an educational exchange with no contracts or equipment acquired, fully funded by the Major Cities Chiefs Association.
Muslim-Canadian groups and mosques criticized the visit as insensitive amid the Gaza conflict, calling it a breach of trust and demanding transparency.
Over 20 organizations urged the police commission to review the trip’s approval.
Commission chair Ben Henderson confirmed the trip followed Driechel’s contract and said policies are under review, but no disciplinary actions or leadership changes have been made.
El jefe de policía de Edmonton enfrenta una reacción violenta por un viaje financiado a Israel durante el conflicto de Gaza, provocando llamados a la transparencia y la revisión.