Rod Knecht
‘Our actions caused pain’: Edmonton police chief apologizes to LGBTQ2 community on behalf of EPS
McFee promised to stand against homophobia, transphobia and any other kind of marginalization or disrespect. He also announced two immediate actions being taken by EPS. Continue reading
Man accused in Edmonton attacks had encrypted device police couldn’t access: former police chief
The man accused in the September 2017 Edmonton attacks had an encrypted device police “just couldn’t get into,” former police chief Rod Knecht told an Australian newspaper earlier this week. Continue reading
Edmonton Police Commission reveals new chief
The Edmonton Police Commission has selected Dale McFee as Edmonton’s 23rd chief of police. Continue reading
Edmonton Police Commission revealing new police chief
The Edmonton Police Commission has scheduled a media availability for Wednesday morning to introduce the new chief. Continue reading
Knecht says Edmonton police strategy will ‘go beyond an apology’ to LGBTQ community
Outgoing Edmonton police Chief Rod Knecht says instead of issuing an apology to the LGBTQ community, the service is developing a long-term strategy. Continue reading
An exit interview with Edmonton Police Chief Rod Knecht: ‘It’s been rewarding’
By Vinesh Pratap Reporter
Edmonton Police Chief Rod Knecht sits down with Global News for his exit interview days before his retirement from the Edmonton Police Service. Continue reading
Edmonton’s interim police chief announced
Deputy Chief Kevin Brezinski was announced Wednesday as Edmonton’s interim police chief. Continue reading
Leaked Knecht memo tries to explain why no LBGTQ apology coming from EPS
By Scott Johnston Reporter
A leaked memo from Edmonton Police Chief Rod Knecht to members of the Edmonton Police Service explains why the EPS has so far not joined four other police forces in Canada in offering a formal apology to the LGBTQ community. Continue reading
Relationship with commission has been ‘caustic’: Outgoing Edmonton police chief
A week after it was revealed Edmonton police chief Rod Knecht’s contract won’t be renewed, he’s opening up about his “troublesome” relationship with the Edmonton Police Commission. Continue reading
Dispute over contract length ends Edmonton police chief’s tenure
Edmonton police chief Rod Knecht said he and the Edmonton Police Commission could not come to an agreement over the length of his contract extension, which is why he will be leaving the service at the end of his current contract in October. Continue reading