Local police have a new deputy chief

North Bay has a new deputy police chief.

He's Inspector Michael Dazé and comes from Owen Sound Police where he has been serving as an officer for the last 17 years.

He replaces Scott Tod, who is the planned replacement for present Chief Shawn Devine. Devine is leaving in July to work in the private sector.

See: Police Chief Shawn Devine to resign!

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“With his diverse policing and educational background, along with his leadership skills, innovative ideas and commitment to the community, we look forward to Michael becoming an integral member of the North Bay Police Service as we continue to evolve,” said Dennis O’Connor, Chair of the North Bay Police Services Board.

Dazé holds an honours B.A. in Criminology from the University of Windsor and is also a graduate of the Executive Police Leadership Program from the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto. He has taken business courses through the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania and is currently pursuing his Masters in Public Administration.

Prior to joining the Owen Sound Police, he was an auxiliary constable with the West Grey Police and a Nuclear Security Officer at Bruce Power. After working patrol, he joined the Criminal Investigation Branch in 2005 and served on the Street Crime Unit. From 2007-2016 he worked in a variety of Units including Drugs and Intelligence, Major Crime and Community Services.

He was promoted to Staff Sergeant in 2016 and he acquired the rank of Inspector in 2017.

In addition to policing, Dazé has had a passion for teaching and mentoring according to a news release. He has served as an in-service trainer with the Owen Sound Police and was also a part-time faculty member at Georgian College in the Police Foundations Program.

Dazé has served on the board of directors for the Canadian Mental Health Association, Children’s Aid Society and Partners in Process. In 2014 he was given the Commander’s award from a local infantry division of the Canadian Forces for his community involvement with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. He has been involved in organizing various community events and fundraisers and is an active participant in them throughout the year.

Inspector Dazé has been married for 28 years and he and his wife have two children.