Durham Regional Police Chief Mike Ewles swore in a new Chief Constable on Oct. 16 at Regional Headquarters. Nine-year-old Kathleen Gale took her oath of office in front of her new staff members in Whitby. Kathleen earned her place as Chief for a Day when she read her essay in front of a panel of community judges late last month.

Chief Kathleen was picked up at John XX111 Catholic School and escorted to Regional Headquarters Tuesday morning where a Change of Command ceremony took place and she was sworn in as Durham Regional Police Chief for a Day. In the crowded boardroom, Chief Kathleen thanked everyone for the great opportunity and said she was excited about her day!