Edmonton Police Chief says he stands by his recent trip to Israel

The chief of the Edmonton Police Service, Warren Driechel, says he stands by his decision to take a recent trip to Israel, saying he views it “as valuable, among multiple learning experiences I will have in this role.”

He added: “I remain focused on my longstanding and ongoing commitment to dialogue, learning and connection across communities and across boundaries.”

Earlier this month Edmonton police confirmed that Driechel had taken a trip to Israel in February with the ...