Edmonton Police Commission

• Alberta’s ban on police ‘carding’ expires, but province says practice still outlawed

  In 2021, the UCP said the move respected Albertans' rights, but the province now says there's existing way to seek justice if someone feels they've been treated unfairly by police.

  Crime

  Sep 18, 2025
  
• Warren Driechel named chief of Edmonton Police Service

  The Edmonton Police Commission said it looked for the best police chief candidate to build on its successes, improve public safety and strengthen community connections.

  Canada

  Sep 18, 2025
  
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• Edmonton Police Service to have 2 ‘rotating’ interim chiefs amid ongoing search for full-time chief

  Deputy Chief Devin Laforce and Deputy Chief Warren Driechel have been appointed to the shared role of interim chief.

  Canada

  Feb 21, 2025
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• Investigation request highlights tensions between Edmonton police, its oversight body and city council

  'At a time when our community is facing so many urgent challenges, I find it difficult to reconcile the use of provincial public resources to investigate my role,' Vaugeois said.

  Crime

  Jan 17, 2025
• Dan Jones quits police commission after EPS asks province to investigate 2 appointments

  Edmonton police are asking the province to investigate two appointments to the commission that oversees it: a former EPS officer-turned-criminologist and a human rights advocate.

  Politics

  Jan 16, 2025
• Edmonton Police Commission chair quits after trying to continue role from Portugal

  'It is clear that my residency would be an unwelcome distraction from the important work of the commission, which is not fair to the citizens who rely on us,' John McDougall said.

  Politics

  Dec 17, 2024
• Edmonton Police Commission member to complete his term in Portugal, lawyer raises concerns

  Currently, John McDougall serves as the chair of the police commission.

  Canada

  Dec 13, 2024
• Edmonton Police Service chief Dale McFee announces retirement

  After five years on the job, Edmonton Police Service chief Dale McFee will retire in early 2025: 'I know that everyone at the EPS will continue forward with this good work.'

  Canada

  Nov 20, 2024
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• Edmonton Police Commission wants councillor members replaced by public reps

  The Edmonton Police Commission is proposing that city councillors no longer sit on the civilian body that oversees policing in the city.

  Politics

  Sep 10, 2024
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• Miscommunication causing rift between Edmonton council, police commission

  The head of the Edmonton Police Commission doesn’t know exactly how or when the relationship with city council began to erode, but believes it’s time to get back on track.

  Politics

  Jun 14, 2024