Edmontonians say police commission is silencing criticism

Edmontonians say police commission is silencing criticism

July 8, 2026 6:50 pm MST.

A group of Edmontonians say they’re being silenced by the police oversight body over criticism of Chief Warren Driechel’s Israel trip. Commission Chair Ben Henderson says they’re considering ending the public feedback portion of meetings altogether.

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