The True Post (Web News)Calgary Police Chief Mark Neufeld has resigned with two years remaining on his term.The Calgary Police Commission (CPC) confirmed he resigned Friday morning after six years with the force and Deputy Chief Katie McLellan will immediately assume the role on an interim basis.
“Our commission is grateful to Chief Newfield for his many years of service to Calgary and other Alberta communities,” CPC Chair Amutul Siddiqui said in a statement. “Throughout his career, he helped improve how police misconduct is addressed and led the Calgary Police Service through some of the most challenging times.
Newfield was sworn in as chief in June 2019 and has maintained the role through the COVID-19 pandemic.
The CPC approved a three-year extension to Newfield’s contract in 2023, keeping him in service until 2027.
The commission shared a message from Newfield on Friday where he thanked all members of the force for their service as chief.
Katie McLellan joined the force in 1987 and spent 13 years working in front-line areas.
The commission says it will not immediately begin a search for a new head due to several important events coming up in Calgary this summer.
“The commission is confident that Chief McLellan will ensure a smooth transition, including minimizing any impacts on G7 security planning and other key policing initiatives as Calgary prepares for a busy summer,” reads a release from the CPC. “Chief McLellan also has extensive experience working with community partners to address crime and social disorder in public spaces, making her a strong leader to continue this work.”
The commission says McLellan has experience in fostering community partnerships and transforming police responses to individuals in crisis.
