Edmonton的警察局长面对加沙冲突期间资助前往以色列旅行的强烈反弹,
Edmonton’s police chief faces backlash for a funded trip to Israel during the Gaza conflict, sparking calls for transparency and review.
Edmonton警察局长Warren Driichel正在接受检查,由北美警察局长小组组织,于2月前往以色列考察,重点是反恐和应急。
Edmonton Police Chief Warren Driechel is under scrutiny for a February trip to Israel organized by a North American police chiefs group, which focused on counterterrorism and emergency response.
Edmonton警察局说,这次旅行是一次教育交流,没有获得任何合同或设备,完全由主要城市首长协会出资。
The Edmonton Police Service said the trip was an educational exchange with no contracts or equipment acquired, fully funded by the Major Cities Chiefs Association.
穆斯林-加拿大团体和清真寺批评这次访问在加沙冲突期间是麻木不仁的,称其违反信任,要求透明。
Muslim-Canadian groups and mosques criticized the visit as insensitive amid the Gaza conflict, calling it a breach of trust and demanding transparency.
20多个组织敦促警察委员会审查这次旅行的核准情况。
Over 20 organizations urged the police commission to review the trip’s approval.
委员会主席本·亨德森证实,这次旅行是在德里切尔的合同签订之后进行的,并表示正在审查政策,但没有采取任何惩戒行动或改变领导阶层。
Commission chair Ben Henderson confirmed the trip followed Driechel’s contract and said policies are under review, but no disciplinary actions or leadership changes have been made.