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flag Edmonton’s police chief faces backlash for a funded trip to Israel during the Gaza conflict, sparking calls for transparency and review.

flag 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. flag 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. flag Muslim-Canadian groups and mosques criticized the visit as insensitive amid the Gaza conflict, calling it a breach of trust and demanding transparency. flag Over 20 organizations urged the police commission to review the trip’s approval. flag 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.

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