The person picked to replace Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders — who made a surprise announcement Monday that he’s leaving eight months earlier than expected — will have his or her hands full. Under the Police Services Act, the civilian oversight board appoints the chief of police. Chief Shawna Coxon, who has two decades of service with the TPS and is currently in charge of communities and neighbourhoods command. Chief Peter Yuen, who heads the priority response command, overseeing front-line operations, and has been with the Toronto force since 1987. Sign Up NowFrank Bergen, a Hamilton Police Service deputy chief, is also seen as a strong potential candidate.

Source: thestar June 08, 2020 22:30 UTC