York Region's top cop retiring in June after six years as chief
· Toronto Sun
The York Regional Police Service Board announced that, following a six-year tenure as chief of police, Jim MacSween will retire on June 26.
Chief MacSween, who has already played an integral role in succession planning for the Executive Leadership Team at York Regional Police, will continue to support the board in the process to appoint its next chief.
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“It has been the greatest honour of my career to lead the dedicated members of this service, who put the professionalism, compassion and commitment to public safety into action every day,” MacSween said in a statement.
“I would like to thank the Police Service Board, our members, our partners and our communities for the trust and confidence you have placed in me over the past six years, and for my entire career,” he said. “Being privileged to work alongside and lead thousands of exceptional people, I am retiring with immense gratitude and pride.”
Chief began serving in May 2020
Chief MacSween assumed the role of Chief of Police May 1, 2020, after a career that saw him fill roles in the Criminal Investigations, Community Services and Training and Education Bureaus, as well as the Hold-Up Unit.
In leadership roles, he served in command of two police districts, Operational Command, and eventually as deputy chief overseeing the Support Branch.
“On behalf of the Board, I want to extend our sincere congratulations to Chief MacSween on his well-earned retirement after dedicating 37 years to policing, including the past six as chief of police,” Board Chair Steve Pellegrini said in a statement.
“Chief MacSween has served our community with integrity, professionalism and a steadfast commitment to public safety,” he said. “Under his leadership, our service has continued to evolve – strengthening community trust, improving support for our members, and modernizing how we respond to the changing needs of the people we serve.”
“We are deeply grateful for the positive impact he has made across our organization and wish Chief MacSween and his family health, happiness and every success in the next chapter,” Pellegrini added.
Beginning immediately, members of the Police Service Board will now embark on a comprehensive selection process to identify and appoint its next Chief of Police.