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By 250 News

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 03:59 AM

Prince George, B.C.- There have been numerous applications for the post of  Superintendent of the Prince George RCMP detachment.
The current Superintendent, Dahl Chambers, is transferring to “E” Division in Vancouver .
North District Chief Superintendent Barry Clark, says the recruitment process is being handled by the Executive Officer Development Unit out of Ottawa. “I know there has been a great deal of interest” says Clark, “Including interest from some members who are serving in Afghanistan.”
The Ottawa team will review all the applications and present a short list to City Hall “It is expected City Hall will arrange interviews with the final list of candidates” says Chief Superintendent Clark. The procedure is “standard” says Clark, and the successful candidate will then have 90 days before he or she is expected to start their new duties in Prince George.

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Comment Posted by: The_grandinquisitor on November 19 2008 7:07 PM
If you think City hall will determine who comes to Prince George you got another thing coming.
Comment Posted by: Andyfreeze on November 19 2008 7:14 PM
Ya right...like PG city hall has any say in it!
Comment Posted by: The_grandinquisitor on November 19 2008 7:18 PM
Yeah, and hopefully the new guy will have passed the harrassment in the workplace course!
Comment Posted by: Palopu on November 19 2008 8:06 PM
80% of the cost of the RCMP is paid by the City of Prince George, the balance by the Province and the Federal Government. The Mayor is the Chief Magistrate in the City and technically the Superintendent reports to him as well as to his other superiors.

The Mayor, and Council certainly have some input into who will get this position.

The City of Prince George through Council decides on how many police are required to police the City. They usually go along with the Superintendents recommendation, but not always.
Comment Posted by: The_grandinquisitor on November 19 2008 10:46 PM
Actually it's closer to 90%. But do you really want a police chief that is at the bekon whim of the mayor? It opens up a whole new kettle of worms should things go sour that way. Why doesn't PG go municipal force? Some communities in the lower mainland do, like port moody, delta - and they pay better than the RCMP. But the city knows that the best bang for the buck policing is the RCMP.

SO should the new mayor of PG ponders the change to a municipal force, the cost will soon change his mind.