Halton Hills - Halton:    At the November 24th Police Services Board meeting, Chief Ean Algar announced that after 38 years of policing in Halton, he would not seek a further extension of his contract which expires at the end of
2006. 

Chairman Keith Bird and other members of the Board commended and thanked Chief Algar for his dedication to the Service and to the community. "The Board is proud of the Chief's many accomplishments and looks forward to his continued leadership in the transition period", said Keith Bird.  The Chairman also remarked that Chief Algar spent his entire career in Halton and is Halton's first Chief to be promoted through the ranks. 

Chief Algar thanked the Board and members of the Service for their support and commitment to the residents of Halton Region.  "I also want to extend my thanks to our many community partners and volunteers that help make Halton one of the safest communities in all of Canada", offered Algar.   "I will continue to give my undivided attention to the Service during the transition period", said Algar. 

The Board has called a special meeting to consider the process it will undertake to appoint a new Chief. 

The Halton Regional Police Services Board is a seven-member civilian Board that governs the Halton Regional Police.  Under the Police Services Act, the Board is responsible for providing adequate and effective police services to the citizens of Halton Region.    

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