Ontario’s Government for the People has appointed Thomas Carrique as the next Commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police.
“We are very excited to announce Deputy Chief Thomas Carrique as the next Commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police,” says Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services, Sylvia Jones. “Deputy Chief Carrique will help bring an outside vision to the OPP and work with talented officers and civilian staff to bring forward positive change.”
Through an Order-In-Council signed by the Cabinet, Carrique will continue his 29-year career with the force. Carrique is currently the Deputy Chief for the York Regional Police. He has played a variety of roles, including Uniform Patrol, Criminal Investigator, Investigative Services, Traffic, Marine, Public Order, and Administration and Operation.
“Deputy Chief Carrique’s extensive experience is important as the OPP works to tackle challenging files, such as human trafficking and the ongoing fight against guns and gangs” continues Jones. “Deputy Chief Carrique will be a strong voice for the front-line officers we all depend on to keep our communities safe.”
This position has been empty since November 2, 2018. Deputy Chief Carrique will begin this position on April 8, 2019. He will serve a three-year term.
