The Durham Regional Police Services Board has announced that Chief Rollauer has provided his notice of retirement, effective March 31, 2023.
Chief Rollauer will continue as Interim Chief of Police until his retirement. The selection process to identify the next Chief of Police will continue as planned, with the successful candidate to be chosen early in the new year. Waterhouse Executive Search will support the board in this important process, with the continued involvement of retired Chiefs Clunis and Jollife, said a DRPSB statement.
“The board is very grateful for Chief Rollauer’s dedicated service to the Durham Regional Police Service for more than 35 years,” said Board Chair, Bobbie Drew. “Chief Rollauer has demonstrated exceptional leadership and integrity over the course of his career, especially over the last two years as Interim Chief of Police, and we wish him continued happiness and success in the future.”
Chief Rollauer began his career as a cadet with the Durham Regional Police Service in 1987. He held numerous frontline and administrative leadership positions, including as the Officer in Charge of the Nuclear Security Division, as the Divisional Inspector for Whitby, as the Communications/911 Unit Leader, and as the Executive Officer to the Chief of Police.
Recognizing his outstanding operational and administrative skill and depth of experience, Chief Rollauer was promoted to Deputy Chief in November of 2018. In September of 2020, the board appointed Chief Rollauer as Interim Chief of Police. During his tenure at the most senior levels of DRPS Command, Chief Rollauer was recognized and admired for his calm, fair and direct approach, which enabled him to earn the trust and respect and the membership, the community, and elected representatives. He led the DRPS through a challenging period and has helped to position the DRPS to excel in addressing community safety challenges in the future.
“I am so grateful to have fulfilled my dream of being a police officer,” said Chief Rollauer. “I have been fortunate to work with incredible individuals who have positively influenced me over my 35 year career. I have always tried to do my best and represent the Service with professionalism and integrity. While this decision was not easy, it is the right time for me to focus on life outside of policing.”