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James Ramer
Donald James Ramer MOM is a Canadian police officer who served as interim chief of police with the Toronto Police Service (TPS) from August 1, 2020 to December 19, 2022.
James Ramer | |
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James Ramer in 2010 | |
| Interim Chief of the Toronto Police Service | |
| In office August 1, 2020 – December 19, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Mark Saunders |
| Succeeded by | Myron Demkiw |
| Personal details | |
| Residence(s) | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Police officer |
Education edit
Ramer graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and history, and he did post-graduate studies in industrial relations and Ontario history.[1]
Career edit
Ramer joined the Metropolitan Toronto Police since 1980. He served as Deputy Chief of Specialized Operations Command under Chief Mark Saunders.[1]
Following Saunders' resignation, Ramer was named interim chief on August 1, 2020.[2][3]
On September 15, 2022, it was announced that Ramer will be succeeded as chief on December 19, 2022 by Myron Demkiw.[4]
References edit
- ^ a b "Command Officers' biographies". www.torontopolice.on.ca. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
- ^ Ngabo, Gilbert (August 6, 2021). "Toronto police board extends appointment of James Ramer as interim chief until the end of next year". The Toronto Star. ISSN 0319-0781. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
- ^ "Toronto Police Deputy Chief James Ramer named interim chief effective Aug. 1". Global News. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
- ^ "Announcement – New Chief of Police".