New Durham Regional Police Chief Peter Moreira sworn in | 24CA News
It was an occasion stuffed with fanfare, beginning with the brand new Durham Region’s new chief of police being bagpiped right into a full home of his new friends, dignitaries and cops from throughout the Greater Toronto Area.
Nearly 300 individuals individuals got here to witness the swearing in of the ninth police chief for Durham Regional Police, Peter Moreira.
“It’s a little surreal,” stated Moreira. “It’s a great honour to lead such a dedicated great bunch of men and women who go out there, each and every day.”
After swearing in over the bible with the justice of peace and accepting the sword within the custom of passing it down, the change of command was full. Moreira involves the drive from the Toronto Police Service, and has worn the badge for greater than 30 years.
“My goal here is to build upon the hard work Chief Rollauer and his team have done,” stated Moreira.
“To bring the service forward and I’m hoping to continue that and bring a fresh perspective.”
In the handle to his new friends, Moreira promised to construct belief with the group, work on partnerships and proceed rising the group.
“My first priority will be to focus on one simple crucial word — trust,” he stated.
“Our community must be confident in our police service. Confident that we will be there to protect them in a crisis and confident that we will be professional, equitable and passionate.”
That’s one of many many highlights that attracted the board to Moreira. Chair of Durham Police Services Board Shaun Collier says their purpose was to carry somebody in that will assist them rework the police service.
“We wanted somebody that was a bit of a change agent,” Collier stated.
“Someone to come in, identify, make changes, bring Durham Regional Police to the next level. We’re so impressed with Chief Moreira and we’re happy to have him aboard.”
The present chief of Toronto police, Myron Demkiw, who was additionally in attendance says it’s a loss for them. But he believes Moreira will carry one thing distinctive to Durham.
“Peter was a very strong relationship builder in the communities of Toronto. And he worked very hard to make sure the perspectives of communities informed policing in the city,” stated Demkiw.
“He served Toronto in an exemplary fashion and had the respect to his members and very importantly he had the respect from the communities that he served.”
Outgoing chief Todd Rollauer was emotional in his speech to his friends. The 30-plus-year veteran took on the interim position when former Chief Paul Martin retired in 2020. Rollauer says it was the feather in his cap after a protracted, rewarding profession.
“I am so grateful to have achieved my childhood dream and honoured to have worn the crest for Durham Regional Police for over 35 years,” he stated.
“It has been a privilege for the last two years to sit in the office as chief of police and watch over the work of all of the incredible men work the men and women do every day.”
Chief Moreira says his first order of business will probably be to get used to the brand new reins and start forging partnerships all through the group as he takes on the highest job.
© 2023 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.
