Vancouver Police Chief Adam Palmer’s contract extended until 2025 – BC | 24CA News
The Chief of the Vancouver Police Department will likely be on the job for just a few extra years.
Speaking at a Police Board assembly Thursday, Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim introduced Chief Constable Adam Palmer’s contract has been prolonged till September thirtieth, 2025.
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“It’s been a very challenging time over these last couple of years for a whole host of issues, you know, throughout the pandemic and a lot of challenges that we have and complications or what have you, and the leadership that you’ve [Palmer] displayed for the VPD and the City has been absolutely amazing,” Sim stated.
Palmer stated he’s humbled and honored by the announcement.
“We have such incredible people in this department I’m so proud of that serve the people of Vancouver and really honored to be their chief and the chief of the Vancouver Police Department. I just kind of stand on their shoulders and they’re amazing people. I’m so honored to take it on. Thank you very much,” Palmer responded.
With this contract extension, Palmer will likely be stretching his tenure as chief to over 10 years.
Palmer grew to become Chief Constable of the VPD in May of 2015.
He joined the VPD in 1987.
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