METRO VANCOUVER – TransLink has a new chief officer to take control of the 167-member TransLink Police force that patrols the Metro Vancouver’s transit system.
Neil Dubord, 49, who currently serves as deputy chief of Edmonton’s Community Policing Bureau, has “distinguished himself in front-line policing, tactical and strategic development, critical incident command and as a manager, with numerous local and national awards and citations,” according to a TransLink press release.
“Our Transit Police is the first and only police service of its kind in Canada, and its unique challenges and opportunities clearly caught the attention of a number of very qualified candidates across the country,” Transit police board chairman Mark Reder said. “The Transit Police Board was looking for a person with on-the-ground policing experience who knows the value of being close to the community.”
TransLink’s chief operating officer Doug Kelsey said Dubord’s commitment to building his policing and management acumen has resulted in an impressive list of credentials. He has been with the Edmonton Police for 25 years. “I am delighted to see such a high calibre individual join the team at TransLink and Transit Police.”
Dubord will be officially sworn in on February 1, 2012.
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