Professor Akwasi Owusu-Bempah presented the report of the Anti-Black Racism and Building Community Trust Committee (“the Committee”) to the Board in November 2022. The report addressed recommendations brought forward after the consultations with members of the Black communities in York Region. A total of fifty-one recommendations were proposed for change, and eight recommendations were...
NEWMARKET – The York Regional Police Services Board is very pleased to announce the appointment of a new Deputy Chief for York Regional Police. Superintendent Alvaro Almeida has been selected by the Board to fill the vacancy created by retired Deputy Chief Brian Bigras. Superintendent Almeida will assume the role on October 3, 2022. Deputy Chief Designate Almeida is a proven leader in the policing...
York Region - After 32 years of dedicated service to York Regional Police and the community, Deputy Chief Brian Bigras has announced his retirement, effective September 2022. “Over the course of his exemplary career, Deputy Chief Bigras has served the residents of York Region with commitment and professionalism. On behalf of the Police Services Board, I extend our gratitude for his numerous...
The York Regional Police Services is pleased to announce that Professor Akwasi Owusu-Bempah joins its Anti-Racism and Building Community Trust Committee as its subject-matter expert. Dr. Owusu-Bempah will provide strategic guidance, expertise, and advice to the Committee and support the development of the final report, implementation plan and presentation to the Board at its June meeting. Dr...