Toronto Police Service Staff Superintendent Peter Moreira, has been selected as the next Chief of Police of the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS).
Chief Designate Moreira will assume his new role effective March 24.
He will replace Chief Rollauer, who is retiring, said the Durham Regional Police Services Board.
“Chief Designate Moreira is an exemplary police leader, and his experience and skillset reflect precisely the competencies the board prioritized in its next Chief of Police,” said Chair Shaun Collier.
“Over his 30-year career, Chief Designate Moreira has earned high levels of trust and respect among members at all levels of the Toronto Police Service and across that city’s diverse communities, and we know that he will serve Durham Region, and support the DRPS membership, with passion, professionalism, and commitment.”
The process to identify the next Chief of Police was informed by a comprehensive community and member consultation process, resulting in a report prepared by Environics Research.
Following the consultation process, the board engaged Waterhouse Executive Search to assist in finding the best candidate to match the profile developed through the Environics consultations. The board also enlisted the support of Eric Jolliffe, former Chief of the York Regional Police Service, and Devon Clunis, former Chief of the Winnipeg Police Service and the first Inspector General of Policing for Ontario.
New chief is from Durham
“I am honoured to have been chosen by the board to serve as the next Chief of the Durham Regional Police Service,” stated Chief Designate Moreira. “I have lived in this region for my entire life and it is a dream come true to be able to offer my experiences and skills as its Chief of Police. I appreciate the importance of the role I am privileged to assume, and I embrace the challenge with humility and eagerness. I am especially committed to working with all members of the DRPS to make sure that they feel proud to come to work, knowing that they are providing policing services to our community that are the best in the province and the country.”
The board extended its sincere appreciation to Chief Todd Rollauer, who has served in the role of Chief of Police for the last two and half years with outstanding capability and integrity.
The Change of Command ceremony will be held at Deer Creek Banquet Facility in Ajax on March 24 at 10:30 am.
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