Windsor police name Jason Crowley as permanent deputy chief amid possible external review
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The Windsor Police Services Board has named Jason Crowley as the new permanent deputy chief while questions remain about a possible external review relating to his stunt driving charge earlier this year.
In a statement, the board said Crowley will immediately resume the permanent position. Another officer, Karel DeGraaf, was announced as the acting deputy chief of operational support for a six-month term.
"These appointments represent a significant step forward for the Windsor Police Service, ensuring a strong and dynamic leadership team as they address internal matters and continue to serve the community with dedication and integrity," read a statement from the police board.
Jason Crowley had been acting in the role since May 2022. Earlier this year, he pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of speeding.
Initially, Crowley was charged with stunt driving after being pulled over going 111 km/h in a 70 km/h zone on Jan. 7 in Amherstburg.
In a press release nearly two months later, and after a CBC News Freedom of Information request, Windsor police announced that Crowley was being charged with stunt driving.
Drew Dilkens, chair of the Windsor Police Services Board, was not available for comment on Friday a board representative told CBC News.
In March, the Windsor Police Services Board asked the Ontario Civilian Police Commission to review the circumstances around Crowley being charged with stunt driving.
CBC News has reached out to see if that investigation has taken place and if so, whether it's concluded or not.
When CBC News inquired in March, a Tribunals Ontario spokesperson said "the OCPC cannot comment on your questions as it does not comment on any matters that could inform possible future investigations."
According to his LinkedIn profile, Crowley has been a member of the Windsor Police Service for 30 years and has held roles ranging from staff sergeant in the emergency services branch to critical incident commander — the latter immediately before becoming the acting deputy chief.
Crowley gave testimony last year in the Public Order Emergency Commission on the Ambassador Bridge blockade.
His LinkedIn profile also notes completed courses on police leadership and senior police administration.
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