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Winnipeg police appoint new deputy chief

The Winnipeg Police Service has appointed Superintendent Gord Perrier as deputy chief. Winnipeg Police Service handout

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) have named a new deputy chief. Superintendent Gord Perrier has been promoted to the position.

He replaces Dave Thorne, who announced his retirement earlier this month, after 35 years of service.

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As superintendent, the 24-year veteran oversaw the police human resources and training divisions.

He has also worked many years as an investigator, specializing in money laundering and illegal packaging of currency.

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