Dan Kinsella, chief of Halifax Regional Police, announces retirement
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Halifax Regional Police Chief Dan Kinsella has announced his retirement.
The chief announced at the Halifax Board of Police Commissioners meeting Wednesday that he will be stepping down effective Sept. 15 after 37 years in uniform.
An acting chief of police will be appointed by the city to oversee the transition, and a search for the new chief will begin in the fall.
Kinsella has been in the chief position since July 2019, after previously working as the deputy chief of operations at the Hamilton Police Service in Ontario.
"Serving as a police officer has been an incredible honour, and leading HRP in the role of chief has been a highlight of my career," Kinsella said in an address to the board Wednesday afternoon.
Kinsella said in his four years as chief the HRP have faced "many challenges," while responding to calls for "accountability and progressive change in policing."
In a statement, the Halifax Regional Municipality's CAO Cathie O'Toole thanked Kinsella for his leadership.
O'Toole told reporters that Kinsella's retirement comes months before his contract is up in June 2024, but said she could not share details yet about when his salary will end as that is a personnel issue.
The city's compensation list shows Kinsella made $263,245.62 for the last fiscal year.
The board of police commissioners will manage the recruitment process for a new chief, and eventually make a recommendation to regional council which will make the final decision.
O'Toole said the process usually takes up to six months, and is hopeful a new chief will be in place by March 2024.
At the board of police commissioners meeting, board chair Becky Kent also thanked Kinsella and his family.
"It's been nothing but challenging," Kent said.
"We thank you and on behalf of the board and residents of the areas that we serve for your leadership throughout this difficult time."
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