Thunder Bay Police Service Chief Sylvie Hauth announced her intentions to retire at a meeting of the Thunder Bay Police Services Board (TBPSB).
Ms. Hauth is the first woman to hold the position of chief within the police force. She was officially appointed in June 2017, after acting for 17 months. She replaced former leader Jean-Paul Levesque, who was charged with breach of trust and obstruction of justice.
His journey has been eventful. During her tenure as Chief, the Thunder Bay Police Service was the subject of numerous reports and investigations regarding the treatment of Aboriginal people in the community and its management.
In a written statement issued Thursday morning, Ms. Hauth informed the City that she would be stepping down on June 14, 2023, 30 years after debuting as a police officer.
I hope the year ahead will give the board enough time to recruit and prepare a succession plan for my replacement.she explained.
I remain committed to my role as chef and will do everything in my power to ensure a smooth transition with the new chef appointed in 2023continues Mr. Hauth.
During her tenure as Chief of Police, she says she was dedicated to organizational change of the police service in a collaborative, constant and transparent way.
She trusts that the Thunder Bay Police Service will continue to evolve thanks to the people who focus on serving and protecting all members of this great community.
With information from CBC
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