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CBC
5 days ago
- CBC
Former Regina police chief Troy Hagen remembered for a life of dedication and leadership
Hagen became the chief in 2008 The Regina Police Service (RPS) is mourning former chief Troy Hagen, who died on July 31. He was 67. Born and raised in Regina, Hagen dedicated his life to public service and to the community that shaped him, according to acting RPS Chief Lorilee Davies. "I was really saddened to hear that he had passed," Davies said. "Our thoughts go out to his family, because obviously they're deeply grieving as well. And we know that there are many in the community who would have worked with him as his time in chief that will be deeply moved by his passing as well." Hagen spent more than 39 years with the police force. Davies said Hagen took great pride in his role, working tirelessly to protect and serve the people of Regina. Troy Hagen retiring as Regina police chief He was involved in the creation of RPS's 12-hour shift rotation, pension benefits and the Regina Intersectoral Partnership, or TRiP, a multi-agency initiative to reduce the vulnerability of children and their families in the community. "Many of the police services in the province work that shifting rotation now because of the work that he did on that front," Davies said. "He really fought hard for pension benefits for our members, and so I think about how deeply he cared about the men and women who work in Regina." Hagen was appointes as an Officer of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces by the Governor General of Canada in 2014, one of the country's highest honours for policing service. " I know in speaking with others who worked with him during that time, they said for eight years when he was the chief there wasn't one single grievance," Davies said. "It was just really his ability to listen, get a sense of what an issue was and then work toward resolution." A devoted community member Beyond his career in policing, Hagen spent time with several local organizations, including Prostate Cancer Support Regina, where he served for many years as vice-chair. Davies said Hagen's volunteer efforts touched many lives and reflected his belief in giving back to the community. "Really just using his position to be able to leverage giving back to the community, and ensuring that everybody in our city had a safe place to be," she said. Hagen is survived by his wife, children and grandchildren. His loss is deeply felt not only by family, but by the entire police community and all those who served alongside him, Davies said. "He was the president of Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of Police for many years and also sat on the board of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police. So we know that there's people across the province and across the country that are saddened by his passing," she said. Davies said the RPS is working to find the best ways to honour Hagen's legacy. "I think that there are lots of different ways that we can honour his legacy in terms of, you know, keeping initiatives like TRiP going," she said. "In the months to come, there might be [more] ways that we can think about honouring him."
CTV News
5 days ago
- Health
- CTV News
Former Regina police chief Troy Hagen dead at 67
Troy Hagen, who served as the chief of the Regina Police Service (RPS) for eight years, has died. He was 67. Hagen passed away on July 31, according to an obituary published Thursday. Born and raised in Regina, Hagen followed his childhood dream of becoming a police officer, joining RPS in 1979. He would go on to serve in patrol, drug, property crimes, stolen auto and crime prevention divisions. He also served on the service's special weapons and tactics team. In addition to his operational work, he also served 17 years as an elected member of the Regina Police Association – including eight years as its president. He is credited as playing a key role in introducing the 12-hour shift. Hagen rose through the ranks, being promoted to staff sergeant, inspector of north district, superintendent of community services, deputy chief and finally chief of police in 2008 – a post he held until his retirement in August of 2016. Throughout his life, Hagen served on numerous boards and committees including Cops for Cancer, Family Services Regina, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Regina Inner City Partnership Committee, the Crime Prevention Advisory Committee, and the United Way. He also served as vice chair of Prostate Cancer Support Regina where he worked to expand access to support across the province. Hagen is survived by his wife Judy as well as his children and grandchildren. The family thanked the Pasqua Hospital oncology unit, the Allan Blair Cancer Clinic, and the internal medicine department at the Regina General Hospital for the kindness and compassion shown to Hagen during his care. A private celebration of life is scheduled for a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Allan Blair Cancer Centre, United Way or a charity of one's choosing. 'Above all, Troy will be remembered for his unwavering strength, determination, and wholehearted approach to life,' Hagen's obituary read. 'He met challenges head on, treasured time with those he loved, and lived with a sense of purpose and optimism that inspired everyone around him.'
