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Canada: Harjinder Singh Sidhu becomes first South East Asian to be appointed as new Chief Constable, Delta Police
Babushahi Bureau
Delta (British Columbia), November 22, 2024: The Delta Police Board (Board) is pleased to announce the appointment of Deputy Chief Harjinder (Harj) Singh Sidhu as the new Chief Constable of the Delta Police Department (DPD).
Chief Sidhu will assume leadership of the DPD on November 25, 2024.
“We are thrilled to announce Harj Sidhu as our new Chief,” said Board Chair Ian Tait.
“With 31 years of dedicated service to our community and an unwavering commitment to excellence, Chief Sidhu brings a wealth of experience, institutional knowledge, and visionary leadership to this role.”
“This historic promotion — our first internal appointment to Chief in 38 years and the first South Asian Chief for Delta —reflects the strength of our department and our confidence in Chief Sidhu's ability to lead us into the future while continuing to foster trust, safety, and collaboration with the community,” added Tait.
"I am deeply honoured and grateful to the Delta Police Board for placing their trust in me to lead this incredible organization as its next Chief — a place I’ve been privileged to call home for the past 31 years,” stated Chief Sidhu. “I am inspired daily by the dedication and professionalism of our people, and it is truly an honour to now lead such an exceptional team.”
“As Chief, my focus will be on working collaboratively with the Board, our officers, civilian staff and volunteers, community partners, and residents to ensure Delta remains one of the safest places to live, work, and play. Together, we will build on our strong foundation, strengthening trust, and building on our shared commitment to community safety and well-being," said Chief Sidhu.
The Board would also like to thank interim Chief Guy Leeson for his leadership during this transition period. An announcement regarding a change of command ceremony will be forthcoming. To read more about this appointment and to learn about Chief Sidhu's background, please see the full news release a