Waterloo Regional Police chief announces retirement

Waterloo Regional Police Chief Bryan

Larkin will retire from the Waterloo Regional Police Service after 31 years of service. He’s to join the RCMP as deputy commissioner, specialized policing services.

Larkin began his policing career with the Waterloo Regional Police Service in 1991, working as a front-line constable assigned to Division #1 in Kitchener and rising to the rank of superintendent of Central Division. Among his several high-ranking positions, he also served as executive officer to the chief. Prior to becoming chief of the Waterloo Regional Police Service on Aug. 31, 2014, he served as deputy chief and chief

Way board of directors for Waterloo Region Communities and is a governor of the Canadian Guyanese Congress.

“It has been a true honour to lead this organization over the past eight years and serve beside the incredible members who commit themselves each and every day to public safety and wellness,” said Larkin in a release. “As I reflect on my career, I am reminded of the sacrifices made by every member who took an oath to serve this community. I am also reminded of the success achieved through those sacrifices and am immensely proud and thankful for every member’s leadership and dedication.

“I am also grateful to the Waterloo Region community, Chair Redman and members of the board for their support, trust, and confidence over the past several years. While this was not an easy decision, it was the right decision. I leave this incredible organization confident in the leadership and guidance of others to continue successfully moving the service forward to meet the growing needs of the community.”

Larkin will work with the Waterloo Regional Police Services Board on a transition date. An interim police chief will be named ahead of his departure.