Past Police Chiefs For A Day
Our Chief for a Day Ada Leahy spent an exciting day visiting DRPS divisions and units as part of her duties October 25. After being picked up in a cruiser by Cst. Heather Wilson at St. Matthew the Evangelist Catholic School in Whitby, Ada was taken to Regional Headquarters to swear her Oath of Office in front of her family and new employees.
Chief Ada was awarded the special honour after reading a compelling speech to a group of community judges on what she would do if she were the Chief of Durham Regional Police.
Ten-year-old Anthony Scott spent a fun-filled day visiting DRPS divisions and units as part of his Chief for a Day duties October 20th, 2015.
After being picked up in a cruiser by Cst. Heather Wilson at Maple Ridge PS in Pickering, Anthony was taken to Regional Headquarters to swear his Oath of Office in front of his new employees.
Chief Anthony was awarded the special honour after reading a compelling speech to a group of community judges on how he would help keep "Durham Strong."
On October 21, 2014 Victoria Broomer was sworn in as Durham Regional Police Services’ 12th Chief for a day. Victoria earned the honour of being named Chief when her essay was chosen by a committee of community members last September.
Nine-year old Mackenzie Jessup has been chosen as this years Police Chief for a Day after a volunteer committee selected her winning essay at a contest held on September 27th, 2013.
