The Commander of the Thunder Bay OPP is moving up.
Staff Sergeant Jim Graham, who has headed the Thunder Bay Detachment since 2012, explains he’s staying with the local Detachment but he’ll receive a new rank on Monday.
He says he’s glad to be promoted but it will be business as usual at the Detachment, with no changes or disruptions in service.
Graham will receive the rank of Inspector as of Monday.
He notes he’s being promoted because he’s now in charge of the Armstrong Detachment, which merged with the Thunder Bay Detachment. (File Photo)
CHANGE TO THUNDER BAY DETACHMENT
(THUNDER BAY, ON) – A review of Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachments in the North West Region identified some opportunities for efficiencies and reinvestment. As a result the Armstrong Detachment ceased to be a “stand-alone” detachment on August 1, 2016 and became part of the Thunder Bay Detachment as a satellite detachment. As a result of this realignment, and an increase in staffing levels at Thunder Bay Detachment, effective May 22, 2017 the Thunder Bay Detachment Commander will become an Inspector position rather than Staff Sergeant. The OPP welcomes newly promoted Inspector Jim GRAHAM as the Thunder Bay Detachment Commander.
The OPP continuously evaluates its operations to seek efficiencies and keep policing affordable for all the communities it serves. All levels of management, the Ontario Provincial Police Association, the Commissioned Officers Association and involved stakeholders have been engaged in this process to identify and address any concerns prior to the implementation.
The OPP will continue to meet or exceed provincial policing standards anywhere we serve while striving for our shared vision of “Safe Communities…A Secure Ontario“.