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THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, JUNE 6, 2001 PAGE 9 New deputies take up jobs alongside police chief BY STEPHEN SHAW StnJfWriter DURHAM - Two officers with 51 years combined law enforcement experience experience have been named as the next deputy chiefs of the Durham Regional Police. Led by Chief Kevin McAlpinc, the pair will form two-thirds of a new leadership leadership team unveiled recently at police headquarters in Oshawa. Chuck Mercier, who began his police career in Durham 23 years ago and has risen through the ranks, has been promoted promoted from superintendent. Rod Piukkala, a police veteran of 28 years and currently the chief of Oxford Community Police Service, has also been hired as deputy chief. The pair, who will cam roughly $130,000 annually, beat out more than 40 officers from across Canada and within the department who were vying for the positions. Of those, eight were interviewed by the police services board. Both will take over responsibilities July 3 from former deputy chief of administration administration Derek Denson, who retired March 31 and Deputy Chief of Operations Operations Jim Adams, who will cap a 28- year career with the force June 30. "We arc absolutely delighted to have these two dynamic leaders in the fold. They have demonstrated outstanding leadership abilities in their extensive policing careers," said Bob Boychyn, chairman of the Durham Region Police Services Board at a news conference to announce the hirings. "We're looking forward to new dynamism dynamism in the organization," he said, adding a change in personalities should "refresh the spirit" of the force. Chief McAlpine said he is looking forward to working closely with the new deputy chiefs and added he is "proud one of our own members has proven" himself through the search process to be qualified for the position. The promotion of Supt. Mercier, a popular choice among many rank and file officers, will likely raise a few eyebrows eyebrows within the department, but should not come as a surprise given his mercurial mercurial rise to senior management. The 47-year-old former head of the homicide unit was promoted to the rank of inspector only three years ago, at which time he took over command of 26 Division, covering the north Durham municipalities. Exactly one year ago, he was fast- tracked to the rank of superintendent and handed the newly-created position of crime management, which includes responsibility for. major crime; units and deployment of police resources. Many police observers believe he is destined to become the next chief. "I feel very honoured and humbled I DURHAM REGI |/Ml MM jU' <'VuQ\| •it 'Ll !'„ OLUtl Police chief Kevin McAlpine, centre, is flanked by new deputies Chuck Mercier, left, and Rod Piukkala. to be selected (for the deputy chief position)," position)," Supt. Mercier said. 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In 1999 he took over as chief of Oxford Oxford Community Police, serving the city of Woodstock and surrounding rural municipalities. As chief of the Oxford force, he is responsible for 83 police officers officers and 35 civilian staff. "I think you'll find I'm a very approachable approachable and very visible person," he told the gathering, which included more than a dozen curious police personnel. In a later interview, he said he recognizes recognizes urban and rural communities have different needs and demands for police services and, given the make-up of Durham, his experience in both worlds will be a big benefit. "This is part of my journey in policing. I've gone from a service in a large urban area (Peel) to a small rural service and now back... I'm looking forward to it," said the 50-year- old married father of two grown sons. The veteran law enforcer's background background also includes being selected by the U.S. government in 1994 to train police police officers for work in foreign countries. countries. He also spent time working in Somalia. Somalia. training members of the Somalia National Police, and Cuba, where he trained Haitians in policing techniques prior to being repatriated. He has been awarded the Police Exemplary Exemplary Service medal, the Police Medal for Bravery, was Peel's Officer of the Year in 1984 for his work in the homicide unit and is a member of the Ontario and Canadian associations of police chiefs. Given their individual experience, the new deputy chiefs will take turns carrying out administrative and operational operational responsibilities, said Chief McAlpine. DURHAM REGION Blue Box and Composter Sale! Compost Give-Away! Saturday June 9,2001 9:30 am to 2:30 pm Location: Darlington Sport Centre, 2276 Taunton Rd. Hampton Com posters Blue Boxes each Only 75 composters so come early! Cash sales only tax included! Free compost - Bring your own shovel and container! Quantity limited to 3 containers per household! In co-operation with the Municipality of Clarington. Durham Region Works Department (905) 579-5264 or 1-800-667-5671 DURHAM REGION Invitation for Comments The Regional Municipality of Durham and the Regions of York and Peel with the assistance of the Conservation Authorities and the other upper tier municipalities on the Moraine, have released a strategic directions paper entitled: "The Oak Ridges Moraine - Proposals for the Protection and Management of a Unique Landscape, May 2001" Building on the Regional Official Plans already in place, this paper includes proposals to assist in better protecting and managing the Oak Ridges Moraine in the areas of hydrogeology, natural heritage data management, policy development and securement. Durham, York and Peel Councils have received the discussion paper and directed the initiation of a communication process to assist in refining the recommended strategic directions. This process will also assist the Regions in formulating a submission to the recently announced Provincial initiative on the Oak Ridges Moraine. To ask questions and express your comments, we invite you to attend the following public information sessions. June 26, 2001 Durham Region Enniskillen Public School 8145 Old Scugog Road, Clarington Open House 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. Information meeting 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. June 28, 2001 Durham Region Uxbridge Seniors Centre 75 Marietta Street, Uxbridge Open House 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. Information meeting 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. June 19,2001 York Region Dr. G. W. Williams High School - 39 Dunning Avenue, Aurora 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. June 21,2001 King City High School - 2001 King Road, King City 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. June 25,2001 Stoulfville District High School -183 Bramble Cr.. Stouffville 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. July 3,2001 Peel Region Caledon Community Complex - 2615 Old Church Rd., Caledon East 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Copies of the paper and the accompanying Regional Planning stall reports are available for review In area municipal offices and libraries and can be downloaded from the Durham Region website: www.reaion.durham.on.ca commencing May 14, 2001. Questions and comments by mall, fax or Email may be directed to: Chris Darling Regional Municipality of Durham Box 623, Lang Tower, West Building, 1615 Dundas Street East Whitby ON L1N6A3 phone: 905-668-7711 fax: 905-436-6612 website: www.plannlna ® region, durham.on.ca e-mail: ormslrategy @ reglon.durham.on.ca The Regional Municipality of Durham P Region of Peel Wt)/lluK.([ fO/l IjOll York Region