Durham police deputy chief retires after misconduct finding: police board
A Durham Regional police deputy chief will retire after the police board said Monday that an investigation by a watchdog agency found he committed misconduct. The Durham Regional Police Service Board said it has agreed with deputy chief Chris Kirkpatrick that “their employment relationship be concluded.”In a statement posted on social media Monday morning, the board said Kirkpatrick will not be returning to work and is retiring from the police service east of Toronto. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story.
- ▪A Durham Regional police deputy chief will retire after the police board said Monday that an investigation by a watchdog agency found he committed misconduct.
- ▪The Durham Regional Police Service Board said it has agreed with deputy chief Chris Kirkpatrick that “their employment relationship be concluded.”In a statement posted on social media Monday morning, the board said Kirkpatrick will not be r
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- ▪ Durham police deputy chief to retire after watchdog uncovers misconduct — The Globe and Mail
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A Durham Regional police deputy chief will retire after the police board said Monday that an investigation by a watchdog agency found he committed misconduct. The Durham Regional Police Service Board said it has agreed with deputy chief Chris Kirkpatrick that “their employment relationship be concluded.”In a statement posted on social media Monday morning, the board said Kirkpatrick will not be returning to work and is retiring from the police service east of Toronto. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Get Started By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
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