The Edmonton Police Service consists of five bureaus - each one focusing on a specific area of policing.

Chief Warren Driechel

Chief Warren Driechel is the 24^th Chief of the Edmonton Police Service.  He was appointed on September 19, 2025.

Chief Driechel began his career in 1997 as a member of Recruit Training Class 88.  Following graduation he was assigned to North Division Patrol. 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.

The Chief 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.

He also served as Co-Interim Chief with Deputy Chief Devin Laforce from 2024 to 2025.

Chief Driechel is a graduate of Grant MacEwan University. In 2024, he received the Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police (AACP) Leadership Award. He is a recipient of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee medal.

Chief Driechel was born in Edmonton and raised in rural Alberta.  He is married with two children.

Integrated Operations Bureau - Police Operations Chief Devin Laforce 

Police Operations Chief Laforce began his policing career with the EPS in March 1999. Over more than 25 years, he has advanced through frontline, investigative, and executive roles, earning a reputation for strategic leadership and innovation.

From June 2022 to February 2025, he led the Investigations and Support Services Bureau, responsible for all investigative areas of the Service as well as the operational and investigative support divisions that enable complex policing outcomes. In this role, he strengthened investigative capacity, advanced intelligence-led policing models, and delivered measurable reductions in violent crime.

From March 2025 to September 2025, he commanded the Community Policing Bureau, directing all patrol operations and aligning frontline resources to evolving public safety needs. In September 2025, he was named Police Operations Chief. In this role he provides operational oversight for CPB, CSWB and ISSB, along with the Deputy Chiefs. DC Laforce will lead the overall Crime Management Plan to ensure all operational areas are strongly linked within the emerging model.  

Earlier in his career, Police Operations Chief Laforce held leadership positions in Serious Crimes, forensics, and specialized operational units, consistently driving improvements in investigative quality, technology adoption, and evidence-based policing. He is widely respected for uniting investigative science with community-focused policing to achieve results that enhance both public trust and organizational performance.

His focus is on modernizing crime management, advancing procedural justice, and strengthening community trust, ensuring EPS remains adaptive, accountable, and strategically positioned for the future.

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.

Community Safety and Wellbeing Bureau: Deputy Chief Derek McIntyre

Deputy Chief Derek McIntyre brings nearly 30 years of policing experience to the Edmonton Police Service, with leadership experience across patrol operations, crime suppression, investigations, and information and analytics.

He has provided bureau‑level leadership, executive governance, operational oversight, and strategic engagement with the Edmonton Police Commission and community partners.

He has led major initiatives in 10 squad model development, crime management, body‑worn video, digital evidence management, and data governance.

A recognized leader in equity, innovation, and data driven evidence‑based policing, Deputy Chief McIntyre is committed to strengthening organizational performance, accountability, and public trust.

Community Policing Bureau: Deputy Chief Andria Wasylyshen

Deputy Chief Wasylyshen brings 27 years of policing experience with the Edmonton Police Service (EPS).  Her career has been shaped by two core passions: operational leadership and training. She has served at every level of patrol, including constable, beat constable, patrol sergeant, watch commander, and divisional inspector. These progressive leadership roles have provided her with a comprehensive understanding of frontline policing and organizational operations.

She spent a decade as a crisis negotiator, participating in countless critical events, followed by four years as a Level II Critical Incident Commander. These experiences strengthened her leadership and decision‑making under pressure while fostering strong, collaborative relationships across diverse work areas with highly skilled and experienced members.

She is equally passionate about training and professional development. Over approximately 11 years with the Police Training Branch (PTB), she held roles at various levels within the division; an experience she considers one of the highlights of her career. Contributing to the development of future and existing officers and helping shape the foundation of policing has been both meaningful and rewarding.

Innovation and Information Bureau: Deputy Chief Keith Johnson

Deputy Chief Keith Johnson brings more than 29 years of dedicated service to the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) and the people of Edmonton. His career has been defined by leadership in public safety innovation, organizational modernization, and collaborative problem‑solving across sectors.

As the Superintendent of the Crime Suppression & Community Operations Division (CSCOD), Johnson oversaw a $27M portfolio that included citywide crime management, transit policing, offender management, and EPS’s encampment strategy. His work directly supported the Service’s commitment to intelligence‑led policing and coordinated community safety efforts.

He holds a Master of Business Administration from Athabasca University and has completed executive‑level training through the Police Executive Research Forum. Deputy Chief Johnson is a Level II Critical Incident Commander and has served in several key operational and command roles, including forensic sciences, traffic services, emergency communications, and Duty Officer.

Deputy Chief Johnson continues to champion innovation, accountability, and collaboration as EPS advances its strategic priorities and strengthens community safety across Edmonton.

Corporate Services Bureau – Chief Administrative Officer Kevin Kobi

Kevin Kobi is the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for the Edmonton Police Service (EPS).

Reporting to the Chief of Police, the CAO is responsible and accountable for the overall development, management, and efficient operation of Corporate Services Bureau (CSB). CSB consists of Human Resources Division, Training, Development and Recruiting Division and Business Operations Division. The role of the CAO is to create strategic direction and establish Bureau plans, initiatives, and strategies that support the operations of the EPS. 

CAO Kobi is a former Edmonton Police officer who served for 25 years in various capacities. In front line operations he served as a Constable, Sergeant, Watch Commander, Duty Officer, Crisis Negotiator, and a Major Event Commander. CAO Kobi's policing experience also included Forensics, Professional Standards, Criminal Investigation Section, Disaster & Emergency Operations Planning and Training & Professional Development. 

Following his service as a police officer, CAO Kobi worked at both major sport venues in Edmonton.  He led Major Events and Operations at Commonwealth Stadium which was highlighted by the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup. He then joined the Oilers Entertainment Group (OEG), as the Director of Guest Experience and Security. He was part of the team who opened Rogers Place and contributed to leading hundreds of events. 

Prior to his selection as the CAO, Kevin was the Executive Director in the EPS Business Operations Division. 

CAO Kobi has been an active volunteer in Edmonton, serving a number of community and non-profit organizations. He currently sits on the Sport Central Leadership Board which supports the vision and mission of that organization to provide sports equipment to kids aged 4-17 in families facing financial hardship.

Strategic Management & Financial Oversight: Senior Executive Director Lori Lorenz

Senior Executive Director Lori Lorenz has over 20 years of municipal service experience, with a significant amount of time spent working in emergency services. She has established herself as a transformational leader in public safety, strategic planning, financial management, budget development, and intergovernmental affairs. She served as Executive Director of Value and Impact Division, where she led strategic development, research, performance management, and equity, diversity, and human rights initiatives.

Earlier in her career, Senior Executive Director Lorenz worked with high-risk youth with mental health and addiction needs. 

She is the recipient of the International City Management Association (ICMA) Award of Distinction in performance management and the Queen's Jubilee Medal for outstanding contributions to the community. Senior Executive Director Lorenz also plays a vital role in community leadership as Vice Chair of the Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee.