After a controversial trip to Florida over the holiday break, Halton’s Police Chief has released a statement.
“I sincerely appreciate the full and unequivocal confidence the Halton Police Board has placed in me as Chief of Police. I will continue to lead our police service in the exemplary manner the Board has come to expect, and will always do my very best for our members, citizens and for the community that I am sworn to protect.
“Regardless of the personal property related reasons for which I travelled recently, or the permission that I sought and obtained for that travel, I am remorseful for that decision. I have previously apologized openly to all of our members and to the public. I also regret the impact that this has had on Mayor (Chair) Burton who has stepped down from the Halton Police Board as a result of his decision to support my travel.
“I look forward to continuing my service and to providing leadership to our community and to our police service members to the very best of my ability throughout the years to come.”
As mentioned by Tanner in his statement, Oakville Mayor Rob Burton stepped down from his position as Chair of the Halton Police Board. That decision was made after it became public that Tanner received Burton’s permission to travel. More on that story can be found here.
