Edmonton Police Commission
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Alberta’s ban on police ‘carding’ expires, but province says practice still outlawedIn 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.CrimeSep 18, 2025
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Warren Driechel named chief of Edmonton Police ServiceThe Edmonton Police Commission said it looked for the best police chief candidate to build on its successes, improve public safety and strengthen community connections.CanadaSep 18, 2025
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Edmonton Police Service to have 2 ‘rotating’ interim chiefs amid ongoing search for full-time chiefDeputy Chief Devin Laforce and Deputy Chief Warren Driechel have been appointed to the shared role of interim chief.CanadaFeb 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.CrimeJan 17, 2025
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Dan Jones quits police commission after EPS asks province to investigate 2 appointmentsEdmonton 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.PoliticsJan 16, 2025
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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.PoliticsDec 17, 2024
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Edmonton Police Commission member to complete his term in Portugal, lawyer raises concernsCurrently, John McDougall serves as the chair of the police commission.CanadaDec 13, 2024
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Edmonton Police Service chief Dale McFee announces retirementAfter 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.'CanadaNov 20, 2024
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Edmonton Police Commission wants councillor members replaced by public repsThe Edmonton Police Commission is proposing that city councillors no longer sit on the civilian body that oversees policing in the city.PoliticsSep 10, 2024
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Miscommunication causing rift between Edmonton council, police commissionThe 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.PoliticsJun 14, 2024
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