London Police Services Board

• London Police Service Board announces city’s newest deputy chief of police

  Treena MacSween brings 26 years of police experience to the deputy chief position, having served in leadership roles at both the Peel Regional and Hamilton police services.

  Canada

  Apr 11
  
• London, Ont. police report shows charges in fewer than half of reported sexual assaults

  Statistics in the report show that the number of sexual assaults reported to the LPS has risen steadily since 2019, with 586 being reported in 2023.

  Crime

  Mar 21
  
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• London, Ont. council return to Gauss for police board, ending months-long search

  In a narrow vote, council voted for Ryan Gauss to be the citizen appointee to the governance board, ending the months-long saga that began in January.

  Canada

  Jun 27, 2023
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• ‘It’s a privilege’: London Police Chief Thai Truong formally takes over as top cop

  A London Police Service ceremony Monday marked the official passing of command of uniformed and civilian employees to Chief Thai Truong from former chief Steve Williams.

  Canada

  Jun 26, 2023
• London police name new deputy chief

  The London Police Service Board announced Supt. Paul Bastien will be the next deputy chief of police, replacing former deputy chief Stu Betts.

  Canada

  May 25, 2023
• Officials in London, Ont. say proposed bail reform welcomed but more will likely have to be done

  London officials are welcoming the proposed bail reform legislation introduced by the federal government, but add that more will likely need to be done on the issue.

  Canada

  May 19, 2023
• Reports of hate-related incidents in London, Ont. hit five-year high in 2022

  The number of hate-motivated incidents reported in London, Ont., hit a high in 2022, but for the first time in five years, the number of hate crimes actually dropped slightly.

  Crime

  May 18, 2023
• New London police chief named, first with a racially diverse background

  Thai Truong was introduced Monday morning at London police headquarters as the next chief of police for the city. He becomes the first chief with a racially diverse background.

  Canada

  May 1, 2023
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• New London police chief to be announced Monday

  London Police Services Board chair Ali Chahbar confirmed interviews have wrapped up in the search for the next police chief, and an announcement should be expected this month.

  Politics

  Apr 20, 2023
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• London, Ont. councillors select candidates for vacant police board seat

  The candidates selected for interviews are Gita Canaran, Joseph Wabegijig, Ryan Gauss, Stephen D’Amelio and Michele Anderson.

  Politics

  Apr 18, 2023