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Police Chief Tomei to retire in December

September 24, 2014   ·   0 Comments

Orangeville Police Chief Joseph Tomei announced Tuesday that he plans to retire in December after seven years heading the local force. The seven years, which included a two-year extension of an initial five-year contract, followed a 36-year career with the Toronto Police Service.

His announcement brought quick responses from Mayor Rob Adams and Orangeville Police Services Board Chair Cynthia Rayburn.

“On December 3, 2007, I had the privilege of attending the swearing in of the 22nd Chief of Police for the Town of Orangeville, Joseph Tomei,” Mayor Adams said in a statement. “On behalf of the Town of Orangeville and the residents, businesses and stakeholders that the Chief has served, we wish him the very best of luck.”

Ms. Rayburn  added, “Our community has been fortunate to have Chief Tomei lead our police service. His knowledge and experience has been a true asset.”

In his own statement, Chief Tomei said that since his appointment in 2007, “it has been my pleasure to serve with a group of officers and civilian staff who exemplify the critical role policing plays in keeping our communities safe.

“I have also had the opportunity to get to know and work collaboratively with stakeholders and the residents and businesses of Orangeville on community policing and other key initiatives.”

He said he was “especially proud of the accomplishments of the members of the Orangeville Police Service, especially in our crime prevention and crime reduction efforts. The Town of Orangeville has consistently rated as one the top safest communities in Canada according to Statistics Canada. Our top priority has been community safety and enhancing quality of life issues that ensure that Orangeville remains a great place to live and work.”

Mayor Adams noted that the Chief  brought to Orangeville the experience and vision gained in Toronto to help improve policing in Orangeville. “In the last seven years, he has proven to be not only a source of expertise but a catalyst in community policing and addressing many of the challenges that face policing in Orangeville.”

During his time with the Orangeville Police Service, Chief Tomei received a number of awards including:

• n 2013, the Queen Elizabeth ll, Diamond Jubilee Medal-Governor General of Canada,

• lso in 2013, the Colin T. Millard Award, Leadership, Innovation and Community Service FBI-NAA Eastern Canada and New York State Chapter,

• n 2011, the Order of Merit, of the Police Forces, Governor General of Canada, and

• lso in 2011, the Police Exemplary Service Medal (Third Award), Governor General of Canada

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