Chief Steve Williams

• Q&A: Outgoing London, Ont. police Chief Steve Williams on his career, what awaits next top cop

  Ahead of his final day, 980 CFPL spoke with outgoing London, Ont., police Chief Steve Williams about his three decades in policing, and what challenges await his successor.

  Canada

  Feb 21, 2023
  
• Uniformed officer’s comments at London, Ont. council meeting spark police probe

  An LPS officer in uniform shared personal comments during a public participation meeting held by London, Ont., councillors sitting on the Planning and Environment Committee.

  Canada

  Jan 31, 2023
  
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• London, Ont. deputy police chief to resign after being named next Peterborough chief

  The London Police Services Board unveiled Tuesday that Deputy Chief Stuart Betts would resign from the role effective Jan. 8, 2023. Betts has been with the force since July 2019.

  Canada

  Nov 1, 2022
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• Sex assault investigations were ‘conducted appropriately,’ London police chief says

  Police launched their internal review after TSN published a report which said that a woman alleged being sexually assaulted by two local hockey players in the city in 2018.

  Crime

  Oct 20, 2022
• London, Ont. police chief to retire after 31 years with force, police board says

  Williams, who has served as the city's police chief since June 2019, will retire effective May 1, 2023. A search for his successor will begin soon, the police board says.

  Canada

  Oct 18, 2022
• London, Ont. police chief apologizes after trans activist was victim of ‘swatting’

  London, Ont., Police Chief Steve Williams said that while an armed response was necessary, he confirmed that Clara Sorrenti was the victim of a ‘swatting.’

  Canada

  Aug 12, 2022
• London, Ont. police to review arrest of trans woman, Twitch streamer Keffals

  In a statement published on Wednesday afternoon, LPS Chief Steve Williams said he wanted to address concerns surrounding police interactions with Clara Sorrenti.

  Canada

  Aug 10, 2022
• London police to open foot patrol office in downtown core to address crime

  After feedback from business owners and the City of London, the London Police Service is announcing plans to open a new foot patrol office in the downtown core.

  Crime

  Aug 4, 2022
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• London, Ont. police conclude review of arrest described by woman on TikTok 

  London police chief said in a statement saying a review of an interaction between a London woman and police officers sparked by a TikTok video has been completed.

  Crime

  May 24, 2022
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• More officers needed to meet demand: London, Ont. police chief

  During last month's London Police Services Board meeting, Chief Steve Williams brought forward a recommendation to increase the number of front-line police officers.

  Canada

  May 4, 2022