WRPS Chief Larkin issues farewell message

By CityNews Kitchener Staff

Bryan Larkin has just a few days remaining as chief of Waterloo Regional Police.

His last day is July 3. Larkin is retiring from the service so he can take a new role with the RCMP.

He issued the following message to residents of Waterloo Region on Thursday afternoon:

Dear residents of Waterloo Region,

Over the last three decades, it has been a tremendous honour and privilege to serve the Waterloo Region community.

Throughout my tenure, I have had the opportunity to create fond memories and build meaningful relationships with many of you – and these are relationships and memories I will treasure for years to come.

I’ve had the privilege of leading an incredible service with incredible members who serve this community with the utmost integrity and professionalism. I am forever grateful for their selflessness and their commitment to public safety. I know they will continue to provide the high level of service you have all come to know. Please take great comfort in knowing our members are just a phone call away.

Over the last eight years as your Chief of Police, I have seen tremendous growth in Waterloo Region. While people and priorities change, the one thing that will not change is the Service’s ongoing vision to build a better, stronger, safer, and more equitable Waterloo Region for all.

While it is not easy saying goodbye, I leave knowing that this community is in great hands under the tremendous leadership of your police service.

Please join me in welcoming John Goodman as the new Acting Chief of Police. Acting Chief Goodman’s contributions to law enforcement and his outstanding service to Waterloo Region will ensure a successful transition period until a new Chief of Police is selected in the coming months.

Thank you for the privilege of serving as your Chief of Police. I am forever grateful for the support you have shown me.

Stay safe, stay well, and take care of one another. The future of Waterloo Region is bright.

Yours truly,

Bryan M. Larkin

Staff Superintendent John Goodman will take over as acting chief on July 4. He is a 27-year member of the service.

A nation-wide search is underway to find the service's next chief.

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