Veteran former Edmonton police detective charged with allegedly leaking confidential info to media / The Edmonton Journal
Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 7:21 pm
A veteran former Edmonton police detective, freshly retired amid an internal investigation, now faces charges for allegedly leaking confidential information to the media. The breach of trust has ignited scrutiny into proper internal protocols and accountability measures, leaving many to wonder if secrets are the newest export from the force.
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A year after he retired amid an internal investigation, a veteran Edmonton police detective has been charged with breach of trust.
Retired Edmonton police Staff Sgt. Bill Clark was charged with breach of trust "in relation to releasing unauthorized and confidential investigative information with news media."
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