Durham Police Chief Paul Martin announced his resignation Thursday afternoon — more than a year after the announcement of an investigation into alleged "serious misconduct" on the force, possibly including the chief himself. Martin is expected to continue in his role until September, at which point Durham's police services board will appoint an interim chief. After learning of the investigation, Martin said he would ensure that it would be done "as fairly and without bias as possible." "I welcome an open, transparent and unbiased inquiry," Martin said in a statement issued three days after learning of the inquiry, on May 27. Toronto police chief stepped down last monthThe news of Martin's retirement comes after Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders announced his resignation on June 8.

Source: CBC News July 09, 2020 19:47 UTC