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Thursday, March 10, 2016
Winnipeg Police Chief Devon Clunis announces retirement
I became a police officer out of a great desire to make a difference in our
community. My career has given me enormous opportunities to fulfil that desire
and it is that same desire for making a difference that caused me to apply for the
position of Chief of Police.
When | was swom in as Chief of Police on November 2", 2012 | declared that
we will make a difference in preventing crime and disorder in our city by working
together. By raising the consciousness of our community, in understanding that
much of our crime is socially constructed and that only by addressing the social
roots of crime, will we see a cost effective, sustainable answer to crime.
There are a lot of good things happening in our organization with a lot of attention
focused on moving forward as we occupy our new headquarters. Things are
progressing well and the future for the organization is on solid ground.
Over the past year I've been contemplating my future as Chief. | took on the job
with specific goals in mind, wanting to transform the nature of policing in our city
and to enhance the work environment for our members.
My policing career has always been about purpose and over the past year it has
become increasingly clear to me that my purpose has been fulfilled with the
support of all our members, past and present. It is time for me to pursue new
goals, with the continuing purpose of impacting people in very positive ways
| will be retiring from the Service in the near future. | am prepared to continue
serving until a new Chief has been selected, which | hope will be within the next
several months.
It has been my honour to work with Mayor Brian Bowman, Winnipeg Police Board
chair Scott Gillingham, and the exceptional men and women of the Winnipeg
Police Service. It has been my exceptional good fortune to serve the people of the
City of Winnipeg.
Thank you for working with me in creating a culture of safety for all.