By Staff
April 28th, 2024
BURLINGTON, ON
The Region of Halton has added a third deputy police chief.
Deputy Chief of Police. Kevin Maher
Superintendent Kevin Maher was promoted to the role of Deputy Chief of Police. He has served in a number of front-line positions: specialized investigative unit, and senior executive leadership positions – most recently as the Superintendent in charge of Regional Investigations.
As one of the Service’s six Critical Incident Commanders, Deputy Chief Maher is responsible for overseeing high-risk incidents in the Region.
The Board approved the new Deputy Chief position last month in response to the growing needs of the Service and community, and considered candidates solely from the HRPS.
Deputy Chief Maher will work with the Police Board, Chief Tanner, Deputy Chief Wilkie, Deputy Chief Hill, and the dedicated members of the Service to ensure the safety and well-being of the Region of Halton.”
Maher began his policing career in 1987 as a Cadet with the Toronto Police Service before joining the Halton Regional Police Service in 1990.
Wonderful and heartiest congratulations! Interesting that Halton is bucking the promotional strategy of every other police force across Ontario. No attempt to create a top executive that mirrors its demographics; one Police Chief and three Deputy Chiefs – all white males. Merit aside, just how tone deaf can you be!!!
Congratulations to Kevin on this promotion. I taught Kevin at TA Blakelock in Oakville–a highly intelligent and first-class individual.
We know of Deputy Chief Maher’s work well an excellent choice for Deputy Chief.