(ORILLIA, ON) – Chief Superintendent Rose DiMarco, Regional Commander of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Central Region is pleased to announce, that effective December 10, 2018, Inspector Lisa Darling will become the new Detachment Commander of the Peterborough County OPP. “When there is a change in command in any one of our detachments that is a significant announcement. In this case, Inspector Darling is a proven leader and is someone who has a personal connection to the community. Lisa grew up in the Peterborough area and I know she is looking forward to building and reconnecting with community stakeholders in her new role. Lisa is heading to a detachment that has enjoyed the leadership of Inspector Tim Tatchell and we know that he will bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his new assignment as Detachment Commander of City of Kawartha Lakes OPP.
Inspector Darling’s career with the OPP started in 1995 where she served at the Chatham and Lambton Detachments and West Region Headquarters. She moved to OPP General Headquarters in Orillia in 2007, where she has held a series of progressively responsible cross command positions in the First Nations and Municipal Policing Bureau, the Provincial Commander’s Office, the Commissioner’s Office and the Business Management Bureau. Inspector Darling is a graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University, joined the Commissioned Officer ranks of the Ontario Provincial Police in June 2015, and is also a graduate of the Executive Development in Policing Program from the Canadian Police College.
Central Region OPP would like to thank members of the Peterborough County Police Services Boards for their dedication and assistance in selecting Inspector Darling as the new Peterborough County Detachment Commander.
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Inspector Lisa Darling, Newly Appointed Detachment Commander, Peterborough County OPP:
“I am looking forward to my new position at the Peterborough Detachment. Through my good fortune, I have spent the last three years working with community and policing partners in Northumberland County and experienced what everyone working together can accomplish for the betterment of the broader community. I am excited about building new relationships and engaging with community leaders, stakeholders, policing partners and the men and women of the Peterborough Detachment as we continue to build a collaborative and focused approach to community wellness and public safety.”
Inspector Tim Tatchell, Outgoing Detachment Commander, Peterborough County OPP:
“I have truly enjoyed my tenure at the Peterborough County Detachment and the opportunity to lead such dedicated and professional members.&n bsp;I know Inspector Darling will provide strong leadership, continued community engagement and an ongoing commitment to public safety. I wish her all the best as she assumes this role.”
Deputy Mayor Selwyn Township Sherry Senis, Smith-Ennismore Police Services Board Chairperson:
“Lisa brings with her a wealth of experience and we are looking forward to her leading the Peterborough Detachment in her position as Detachment Commander. Welcome Lisa.”
Counselor Tom Watt Douro-Dummer Township Police Services Board Chairperson:
“This is fantastic news. We are very lucky to have Lisa as our new commander. On behalf of myself and the rest of our Council, I would like to congratulate Lisa and look forward to a very long and engaging relationship with her and the rest of the OPP detachment.”
John Wright Municipality of Trent Lakes Police Services Board Chairperson:
“The Municipality of Trent Lakes Police Service Board welcomes Inspector Darling and look forward to working with her and benefitting from her years of service.”
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