A retired RCMP superintendent will be the next deputy chief of the Saint John Police Force.
The force announced the appointment of Honey Dwyer to the leadership role on Wednesday.
After former deputy chief Tony Hayes retired in April, a Canada-wide search was launched.
Dwyer recently served as commander in charge of the Saskatchewan RCMP’s Central District.
She held roles in Indigenous policing, community policing, and detachment commander before that.
Dwyer also served in the operational strategy branch, training branch, national security, drugs and frontline policing.
“Saint John Police were looking for a progressive, community-oriented leader whose values, vision and professional experience aligned with our Vision/Mission/Leadership principles and strategic plan. We found that in Deputy Chief Dwyer,” Chief Robert Bruce said in a news release.
“We are very excited about having her joining our team. I believe she will both enhance and enrich our department and our service delivery model.”
Dwyer will begin her new role with the Saint John Police Force on July 18.
