The Edmonton Police Service consists of five bureaus - each one focusing on a specific area of policing.
Community Safety and Well-Being Bureau - Interim Chief Warren Driechel
Interim Chief of Police Warren Driechel began his career in 1997 and hit the streets in Patrol North Division. Throughout his career, he has led and developed several police intelligence units and programs, worked in organized crime and gang investigations, provided expertise in recruit training and spearheaded changes in data organization and technology development.
Driechel is dedicated to innovation, leadership and operational excellence, and is known for his strong commitment to community engagement and proactive policing. In his recent role as Deputy Chief, he directed the Community Safety and Well Being Bureau, which includes the Crime Suppression and Community Operations Division and the Integrated Community Safety Division. These divisions focus on a variety of community services and offender management and support, including the Community Safety, Encampment Response, PACT and HELP Teams; the Emergency Communications Centre; the School Resource Officer Program; and the Behavioural Assessment and Integrated Offender Management Units.
Investigation and Support Services Bureau - Interim Chief Devin Laforce
Interim Chief of Police Devin Laforce began his career with the Edmonton Police Service in 1999, starting his career in Patrol in the West Division. Over the years, he has led critical investigative and operational initiatives, focusing on intelligence-led policing, major criminal investigations, and forensic advancements.
As Deputy Chief of the Investigations and Support Services Bureau, he oversaw the Criminal Investigations Division (CID), the Investigative Support Division (ISD), the Operational Support Division (OSD) and investigative teams in ALERT. Collectively, these Divisions encompass a wide range of Edmonton’s policing services, including investigations such as homicides, organized crime, financial crimes and domestic violence; specialized investigative support areas like forensics, cybercrimes and covert operations; and crucial operational support through units like Tactical, K9, Flight Operations and Traffic Services; as well as the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit and other integrated teams in ALERT.
Interim Chief Laforce is recognized for his dedication to accountability, innovation, and collaboration. His work has bolstered investigative capabilities, enhanced policing strategies, and fostered strong community relationships.
Investigations and Support Services Bureau - Deputy Chief Nicole Chapdelaine
Over her 23-year career with the Edmonton Police Service, Deputy Chief Nicole Chapdelaine has demonstrated progressive and courageous leadership, consistently championing equity, inclusion, and professional excellence across all levels of policing.
Chapdelaine began her policing journey in 2003 as a patrol constable in Downtown Division. She progressed through key frontline and investigative roles, including Sergeant with the Public Safety Compliance Team and Detective in the Child Protection Section. Between 2009 and 2020, she brought strategic leadership to her roles as a Watch Commander in SE Branch, Staff Sergeant in the Investigative Services Section and Inspector within IMAC and Investigations Branch. Promoted to Superintendent in 2020, Chapdelaine led the Integrated Community Safety Division, where she played a pivotal role in advancing collaborative responses to complex social issues and building meaningful partnerships with community stakeholders.
In her most recent role as Superintendent of the Investigative Support Division, Chapdelaine led the operational launch of the Firearms Examination Unit, enhancing the delivery of timely investigative leads. She also oversaw high-risk initiatives such as facial recognition and Rapid DNA, ensuring their responsible application in investigations. Additionally, she championed the creation of the Integrated Care Centre at EPS Downtown Branch and co-led the AACP Detainee Care Committee to advance best practices in the care and custody of individuals in police holding facilities. Her leadership was instrumental in the successful terrorism-related charges following the Edmonton City Hall attack in January 2024.
Corporate Services Bureau - Chief Administrative Officer Justin Krikler
Justin Krikler is the Chief Administrative Officer of the Corporate Services Bureau.
He has oversight of Human Resources; Training, Recruitment & Development; Finance; and Fleet, Facilities & Supply Chain.
Justin is an experienced lawyer and has participated in Provincial legal reform including the overall review of the Alberta Police Act.
He has also taught senior police leaders on subjects including civilian oversight of police and professional accountability.
Justin is an active member of the Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police – Awards Committee. He works with police leaders across the province to recognize incredible contributions to public safety.
Justin is also on the sponsor board of the Special Forces Pension Plan.
Justin is passionate about building a strong Corporate Services Bureau to support the many employees of the Edmonton Police Service in our collective service to Edmontonians.
Innovation and Information Bureau - Chief Information and Technology Officer Ron Anderson
Ron has been with the Edmonton Police Service as the Chief Information and Technology Officer since 2019 and oversees the Innovation and Information Bureau which includes Information Technology Division and Information Management and Analytics, Intelligence and Reporting Division. Prior to this, Ron was an Assistant Deputy Minister at Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Corrections and Policing. He has also served on the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police Information Communications & Technology Committee for 16 years and on the Statistics Canadian Criminal Justice Statistics Liaison Committee for 7 years. Ron has worked in the private sector in the Information Technology field and with the Prince Albert Police Service.
Ron is an active community member both locally and internationally through his volunteer work and as a a board member for the Missing Children Society of Canada.