The Sarnia Police Service Board has announced the name of the city's next police chief.
Superintendent Derek Davis from the Halton Regional Police Service is the chief designate for the Sarnia Police Service. Davis is currently the police commander for the City of Burlington.
Over his career, Davis rose in the ranks from Cst. to Superintendent with roles in several units including criminal investigations, traffic, guns and gangs and the training bureau.
He holds Business Administration Diplomas from McMaster University in both Project Management and Risk Management. He also holds a Graduate Diploma in Public Administration from Western University and is currently completing his Masters of Business Administration at the Australian Institute of Business.
In a news release, he said he is grateful for the incredible and exciting opportunity.
"I look forward to joining the Sarnia Police Service and its team of professionals in our pursuit of exemplary service to the people of Sarnia and Aamjiwnaang Community," said Superintendent Davis.
Davis will take over for Sarnia Police Chief Norm Hansen who is retiring effective June 1.
Sarnia Police Services Board Chair Mike Bradley said there were several dozen candidates and it is the first time since the 1990s that the candidate hired was not promoted from within.