Toronto police chief signs on to new 4-year term

Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw has had his term at the top of the city’s force extended by four years.

In a Thursday afternoon announcement, the Toronto Police Services Board confirmed Demkiw’s contract, first signed in 2022, had been extended.

Board Chair Shelley Carroll said the contract renewal was a “very important step” to bringing stability to the police force.

“Chief Demkiw has demonstrated unwavering dedication to the people of Toronto,” she told reporters.

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“A steady and thoughtful approach to leadership and a genuine commitment to building trust with communities and with the members of the service.”

Demkiw assumed his role as police chief in December 2022 as a 32-year veteran of the service. At the time, he was the acting deputy chief of the force’s specialized operations command.

“I’ve been a police officer for over 35 years here in Toronto,” he said. “I was born here, I grew up here, and I do love this city. Serving as chief of police is the honour of my life.”

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