An Edmonton Police Commission member has resigned after facing criticism for his plan to serve remotely from Portugal. Dennis McDougall announced his resignation Tuesday, stating his residency would be a distraction from the commission's important work.
After much reflection over the past few days, I have decided to resign my position as a member of the Edmonton Police Commission, effective immediately,” McDougall said in a statement released by the commission Tuesday morning. “It is clear that my residency would be an unwelcome distraction from the important work of the commission, which is not fair to the citizens who rely on us to provide governance and oversight of the Edmonton Police Service.
Last week, when speaking to Global News from the European country, McDougall said he believed living abroad would not interfere with his role on the civilian oversight body. While he was the current chair of the police commission, his time in that role was set to end on Dec. 31, after which he would have reverted to being a regular member.He was appointed by the province to a three-year term that ends in 2026 and last week said he intended to complete his term as a member of the commission from abroad. After the news came out, some Edmontonians expressed concern with such a role being held by someone not physically living in the community they are appointed to serve.Tom Engel, the chair of the policing committee for the Criminal Trial Lawyers’ Association and vocal critic of misconduct in law enforcement, said he believed completing a term from Portugal was unacceptable.“You lose an awful lot not being there in person,” he told Global News last week. “How do you keep abreast of what is happening in Edmonton? Provincial Public Safety Minister Mike Ellis said on Tuesday McDougall has been serving on the commission for nearly seven years and “his experience and knowledge is vital during this time of change at EPS and at the commissio
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