Keith McCaskill was police chief of the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS), located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He took office on December 10, 2007.[2] At the time of his appointment, he was a 29-year veteran of the WPS.[1] On March 2, 2012, McCaskill announced his retirement as Chief of Police, saying he would step down when his term ends on December 9, 2012. He has been succeeded by Devon Clunis.
McCaskill was born and raised in Winnipeg and worked at the St. James Parks Board before joining the force.[3] His father was Police Chief with the St. James Assiniboine District.[3]
Controversiesedit
In the summer of 2008, McCaskill's first after taking office, there were two controversial incidents—a shooting and a taser-related death—involving WPS officers and Aboriginal peoples in Canada. McCaskill has stated he wants to gain the trust of the aboriginal community in Winnipeg.[4]
That summer, McCaskill also testified at the Taman Inquiry, an investigation into the prosecution of Derek Harvey-Zenk, a former WPS Constable who rear ended and killed Crystal Taman, a 40-year-old mother of three, while he was allegedly impaired. At the inquiry, there were allegations that fellow officers were covering up for Harvey-Zenk, and McCaskill urged testifying officers to "be truthful".[5]
^ ab. Archived from the original on 2008-05-11. Retrieved 2008-08-23.
^"Winnipeg names new police chief". Canadian Press. 2007-11-20.
^ ab"Keith McCaskill - Leadership Winnipeg". Archived from the original on 2013-01-16. Retrieved 2012-10-23.
^"Police and aboriginal relations strained". Canadian Press. 2008-08-23. Retrieved 2008-08-24.
^"'Be truthful': Winnipeg chief to officers on Taman case". CBC News. 2008-07-17. Retrieved 2008-08-24.
February 13, 2024
keith, mccaskill, police, chief, winnipeg, police, service, located, winnipeg, manitoba, canada, took, office, december, 2007, time, appointment, year, veteran, march, 2012, mccaskill, announced, retirement, chief, police, saying, would, step, down, when, term. Keith McCaskill was police chief of the Winnipeg Police Service WPS located in Winnipeg Manitoba Canada He took office on December 10 2007 2 At the time of his appointment he was a 29 year veteran of the WPS 1 On March 2 2012 McCaskill announced his retirement as Chief of Police saying he would step down when his term ends on December 9 2012 He has been succeeded by Devon Clunis Keith McCaskillBorn1954Winnipeg Manitoba CanadaSpouseGrace McCaskill m 1986 Police careerCountry30 years 1 DepartmentWinnipeg Police ServiceService years1976 2012RankChief of Police Contents 1 Early years 2 Controversies 3 See also 4 ReferencesEarly years editMcCaskill was born and raised in Winnipeg and worked at the St James Parks Board before joining the force 3 His father was Police Chief with the St James Assiniboine District 3 Controversies editIn the summer of 2008 McCaskill s first after taking office there were two controversial incidents a shooting and a taser related death involving WPS officers and Aboriginal peoples in Canada McCaskill has stated he wants to gain the trust of the aboriginal community in Winnipeg 4 That summer McCaskill also testified at the Taman Inquiry an investigation into the prosecution of Derek Harvey Zenk a former WPS Constable who rear ended and killed Crystal Taman a 40 year old mother of three while he was allegedly impaired At the inquiry there were allegations that fellow officers were covering up for Harvey Zenk and McCaskill urged testifying officers to be truthful 5 See also editWinnipeg Police ServiceReferences edit a b Appointment of 16th Chief of Police Archived from the original on 2008 05 11 Retrieved 2008 08 23 Winnipeg names new police chief Canadian Press 2007 11 20 a b Keith McCaskill Leadership Winnipeg Archived from the original on 2013 01 16 Retrieved 2012 10 23 Police and aboriginal relations strained Canadian Press 2008 08 23 Retrieved 2008 08 24 Be truthful Winnipeg chief to officers on Taman case CBC News 2008 07 17 Retrieved 2008 08 24 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Keith McCaskill amp oldid 1105980267, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
