After almost four years as Peterborough’s police chief, Scott Gilbert is retiring effective February 7.
Peterborough’s Police Services Board made the announcement on Friday (February 4).
“On behalf of the board, we acknowledge Scott’s accomplishments during his tenure ensuring that community safety was always priority number one,” states board chair Les Kariunas in a media release.
“Scott has led the service through significant changes over the past three and a half years,” Kariunas adds. “His work in advancing police accountability, adoption of new technologies and creating efficiencies in police community responses have resulted in a well-respected police service by citizens throughout the City of Peterborough, Lakefield and Cavan-Monaghan. The Board wishes him all the best in retirement.”
Deputy chief Tim Farquharson has been appointed as acting chief effective February 7.
Gilbert became the ninth chief of the Peterborough Police Service in July 2018, replacing Murray Rodd who retired after 35 years with the service, including 10 years as chief. Before coming to Peterborough Gilbert was a long-time member of Toronto Police Service.
