Page THE WEEKEND OUTLOOK Friday May Acton police veteran named to prestigious post By LISA BOONSTOPPELPOT The Herald A Halton Regional Police Of ficer born and raised in Acton has been named to head the m vestigations of homicides rob beries and drug crimes as a Detective Sergeant in the Major Crime Bureau at Regional Police Headquarters Detective Sergeant Bob Waller started at his new position Monday after spending the last 17 months of his 20year long police career as a Staff Sergeant at Division in Georgetown This is the ultimate type of in vestigation a police officer is in volved in said Sgt Waller about his new position I ve always enjoyed criminal in vestigations He got a real taste for major enmes investigation while he was stationed in 11 Division s Criminal Investigations Bureau in the early s He was involved the homicide investigation ding the stabbing death and mutilation of an Acton woman This investigation proved sue cessful with the force eventually charging a man in the brutal slaying He was convicted of murder Sgt Waller s polic ex has also prepared him for this new position After spending seven years as a uniform constable in Oakville when he joined the force in he became part of a joint forces drug unit with the OPP and RCMP for two years He left to come back to Halton Hills to work in the criminal in vestigation bureau until he promoted to Sergeant and transferred to Milton as a uniform Sergeant He spent and a half years in this tion until he was transferred to the Regional Drug Squad For three years he in vestigated and arrested drug Sgt Walter dea until he was transferred to the criminal Intelligence Bureau at headquirters for six months before he was again transferred this lime the Organized Crime Unit where he staved until the turn of the decade The 90s saw Det Waller undertake a new position in the police force this time as an ting uniform Staff Sergeant in charge of a platoon consisting of two Sergeants and 16 Constables This promotion was confirmed in Chamber meeting The Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce invites you to BUSINESS AFTLR FIVE sored by the Town of Halton Hills The Mayor Members of Council and Staff will be on hand to answer your questions and ad dress your concerns The event as the name implies takes place after the work day is finished and will run from 5 00 p to p The Mayor will welcome everyone to the Civic Centre Maple Ave and then you may the Town Officials Date of the event is Tuesday May 14 1991 the Chamber asks that you phone our office if you are plann to attend at This is your chance to meet with your fellow business people in an informal evening and gel to know your Town better September During his career moves Sgt Waller has also taken specialized training in criminal investigation forensic pathology and drug investigation This training will stand him in good stead for this newest posi tion in the Major Crime Bureau Its purpose is to specialized investigative exper and support to district criminal investigations bureau s monitor incidents of specific and compile statistical information The bureau also facilitates the use of polygraph examinations Sgt Waller s specif duties include being in charge of graphs crime analysis Crime Stoppers and the Drug and Morality Unit He m turn reports to Inspector John VanderLel e I d like to stay in this position for at least five years said the ear old Det Sgt I like the investigating side of police work The new position is a lateral move from Staff Sergeant and t include a wage hike Good Value Home Insurance When it comes to home insunnct vilut meins complete protection for your home apartment or condominium personalized prompt claims settlement competitive rates Good value also means having your policies backed by a company you can trust The Cooperators We ve built our reputation by providing friendly and efficient service for over years That s just one of the reasons why rt Canada leading line insurance company with more than 350 offices nationwide Call The Cooperators for home insurance Helen Keith Johnston Good Value From People You Can Trust the coopetMots InsuranceFinancial Services fl1Q1 GEORGETOWN O I I HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF ONTARIO IMPROVING YOURODDS AGAINST CANADAS KILLER Maker Gallery Guelph Street I Royal Bank Plaza Georgetown 877 6332 A BOY AND HIS DREAM James Lumbers limited edition print dep ctmg WAYNE GRETZKY S career from boyhood to dream fulfilled 275 50 depos t requ red Due out in July Order deadl ne Saturday May at 5 00 p off Needlework Stretching For Month May Member Professional Picture Framing Association Offering More Than Just Framing Aesthetic Creations Custom Designs Replacement Vanity Mirrors on sale Replacement Windows Mirror Closet Doors Sliding Bifoid Mirror Furniture Pedestal Decora Mirrors Bevelled Strip Walls ANTIRECESSION SALE MIRROR BACK SPLASHES Ideal For Under The Kitchen Cupboards Sqft FREE INHOME CONSULTATION ESTIMATES Georgetown 8731230