For nearly 30 years, Chief Warren Driechel has served the Edmonton Police Service with distinction.
Yet a small group of extremists is now shamefully targeting him for participating in a professional development mission to Israel—Canada’s strategic partner in public safety and security.
This should outrage everyone.
We know all too well that antisemitic extremism leverages anti-Israel activism as a platform for radicalization and to justify violence.
At a time when synagogues are being shot at and hate crimes are surging, we cannot afford any further dangerous escalation.
Our Jewish community is standing its ground.
Will you stand with us?
Take two minutes to send a message directly to Mayor Andrew Knack, City Council and the Police Commission.
Urge them to stand with our respected Police Chief and reject dangerous extremism.
