Latest news with #policechief
CBC
5 hours ago
- General
- CBC
Public engagement shapes Edmonton police commission's search for a new police chief
Social Sharing Edmonton's police commission has launched its national search for a new police chief after asking Edmontonians to share their priorities for the future head of the city's police service. After former police chief Dale McFee announced he would be retiring, the commission appointed two interim chiefs, Devin Laforce and Warren Driechel, in February. A job ad for the position was posted Monday on a leadership recruitment company's website. Chair Ben Henderson said the commission, which provides governance and oversight of the Edmonton Police Service, hopes to recommend someone to city council before the October election. Henderson said the commission conducted about 30 interviews with individuals and groups, inside and outside EPS, to find out what people want from a new police chief. The commission also examined the results of two surveys — one run by the research company Leger and another by the City of Edmonton. Henderson said commissioners feared the engagement would reveal differing opinions between groups, but instead similar desires emerged: reducing crime, committing to community-based policing, increasing accountability, improving officers' wellness and collaborating with others. "Ultimately, I hope that process is going to make people feel like this is their chief and that they've had a hand in that selection, and hopefully we can get someone that they feel is theirs," he said. The future police chief will lead an organization with approximately 2,000 sworn officers and 1,000 professional staff. McFee held the role since 2019. The job posting says the successful candidate's first-year deliverables include developing a plan to address social disorder, delivering a fiscally responsible budget submission and building strong relationships with city council, the provincial government and other groups. Strengthening trust with marginalized communities and modernizing service delivery are among the role's "key accountabilities." "I think really building a good relationship with the rank and file within the service and getting their trust is a huge piece of what a chief's job has to be, and it's not always easy, and I think the other one is creating really going strong relationships with all those groups that you have to work with," he said. Bryce Jowett, president of Civic Service Union 52, said the union's members who work in civilian positions for EPS want a police chief who will lead with respect and transparency. He said members are looking for recognition, mental health and wellness support, work-life balance and flexible work arrangements.
CNN
a day ago
- Politics
- CNN
Boulder police chief shares details on attack in Colorado
A man reportedly set people on fire in Boulder, Colorado, leaving multiple individuals injured, the city's police chief said, as people gathered to show support for Israeli hostages.
CNN
a day ago
- Politics
- CNN
Boulder police chief shares details on attack in Colorado
A man reportedly set people on fire in Boulder, Colorado, leaving multiple individuals injured, the city's police chief said, as people gathered to show support for Israeli hostages.
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Golden Valley police chief placed on leave as city reviews complaint
Golden Valley police chief placed on leave as city reviews complaint originally appeared on Bring Me The News. Golden Valley has placed its police chief Virgil Green on leave as it reviews a complaint. The city confirmed to Bring Me The News that Green is currently on "paid administrative leave until further notice pending review of a complaint." The city has not provided any details regarding the nature of the complaint, saying it is not permitted to do so under "state law." Assistant chiefs Alice White and Rudy Perez will lead the department in Green's absence, the city says. Green was hired as Golden Valley Police Chief in 2022 and has a 41-year career in law enforcement, starting with the Lea County Sheriff Department in Lovington, New Mexico. Green has been police chief in the cities of Boley and Spencer, both in Oklahoma, and Helena West Helena, Arkansas. His last role prior to moving to Minnesota was as deputy police chief for the Tulsa, OK, school district campus police. His appointment in Golden Valley followed an investigation into a "toxic workplace culture" within the city's police department, which was launched prior to his arrival. Investigators found evidence of "racist and offensive statements" made by officers and various alleged violations of the state's data practices lawThis story was originally reported by Bring Me The News on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Pflugerville police chief retires amid administrative investigation
The Brief Pflugerville Police Chief Jason O'Malley abruptly retired on Thursday, May 29. The city confirmed O'Malley's retirement is amidst an ongoing investigation, though no details were released. Lieutenant Chet Vronka will now lead the department while the city begins the process of selecting a new police chief. PFLUGERVILLE, Texas - The chief of the Pflugerville Police Department abruptly retired this week and now, the city says he is under investigation. What we know The City of Pflugerville tells FOX 7 that Jason O'Malley retired from his role as police chief on Thursday, May 29. The city says there is an administrative investigation in which the police chief is named. O'Malley has served as Pflugerville's police chief since Sept. 2021. He joined the department in 2020. Lieutenant Chet Vronka will lead the department until the city can select a new chief. Vronka has been a member of the Pflugerville Police Department since June 2001. What we don't know Pflugerville did not release any details about the investigation in which O'Malley is named. The city only said it does not comment on active investigations. What's next The city of Pflugerville says it will begin a selection process for a new police chief. The Source Information in this article comes from the City of Pflugerville.
