Hourihan New Chief of RCMP's E Division

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Vancouver, B.C.- The RCMP in BC has a new chief.

Assistant Commissioner Peter Hourihan has taken on his responsibilities as the Commanding Officer for E Division. He replaces Deputy Commissioner Gary Bass who now oversees the RCMP operations in Western Canada in the role of Deputy Commissioner West.

"Assistant Commissioner Hourihan’s diverse and comprehensive experience in the RCMP will provide him with the background and skills he needs to take on this challenging role. I have always admired his leadership skills and common sense approach to problem solving, " says Deputy Commissioner West Gary Bass. "He has a proven track record of putting the public's needs first and I know that British Columbians will be well served by this appointment."

Assistant Commissioner Hourihan was most recently the Criminal Operations Officer for the RCMP in Alberta. He comes into this new leadership role with 34 years of service in the RCMP and has held a wide array of policing roles that include: Financial Crimes, General Duty, Traffic Services, Corporate Services Officer, and more, with postings in Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, Manitoba, Ontario, Alberta and now British Columbia. Assistant Commissioner Hourihan also holds a law degree from the University of Ottawa.

"I am honoured to have been given this opportunity to serve the people of British Columbia. My philosophy is to learn from the past and to make improvements for a better future. The RCMP strives to be connected to our communities and my commitment is to strengthen those connections through strong communications and relationship building."

"Let's work together to make British Columbia the safest place to live," says Assistant Commissioner Peter Hourihan.

A formal change of command ceremony will take place on February 11, 2011 at the Seaforth Armouries.

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