The Search for Halton's new Chief is on

December 6th., 2005

Halton Hills - Halton:    Further to the announcement last week of Chief Ean Algar's retirement in 2006, the Halton Regional Police Services Board has begun the process to identify and select a new Chief of Police.  

At a Special meeting held on November 30th, the Police Services Board decided that in the best interests of the Police Service and the community, applications from a broad recruitment pool will be sought. Applications will therefore be invited from both internal and external candidates.  Keith Bird, Police Services Board Chairman stated "It must be noted that this decision was taken by the Board in full recognition of the existence of very talented and highly qualified individuals within the Halton Regional Police Service."  Selection will be based on qualifications developed through a review of the needs of the Service and the community.

To assist the Board in the selection process, the Toronto consulting firm of Ray & Berndtson Lovas Stanley has been engaged.  Bird noted that "Ray & Berndtson has assisted other Boards in the appointment of senior police executives across Canada".  The selection process will begin early in the new year with a successor to Chief Algar to be identified around the middle to end of May 2006. 

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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