Kevin Maher was sworn in as the Halton Regional Police Service's (HRPS) new Deputy Chief of Police at a ceremony at the Atrium Banquet and Conference Centre in Burlington on Thursday, April 25, 2024.

The formal swearing-in ceremony was attended by the Halton Police Board, MPs, MPPs,​ community leaders, faith leaders, local and regional councillors, HRPS Senior Commanders, and a number of uniformed and civilian members of the Service.

Deputy Chief Maher joins Chief Stephen Tanner, Deputy Chief Roger Wilkie and Deputy Chief Jeff Hill in leadership of the more than 1,100 strong police service that proudly serves Burlington, Oakville, Milton and Halton Hills. Together, they will support the HRPS new mission of One Team – People First.

Deputy Maher brings with him 37 years of policing experience to his new role, 34 of which have been with the HRPS. Over the years, he has served in a number of front-line and specialized investigative units. For the last nine years, he has been a member of the Service’s senior executive leadership team – most recently as the Superintendent in charge of Regional Investigations and as one of the Service’s six Critical Incident Commanders. As Deputy Chief, he will remain steadfast in his commitment to supporting the well-being of the Halton community and Service members. community.

In the newly created third Deputy position, Deputy Chief Maher is responsible for Specialized Support Units, including:

-          Regional Community Mobilization Bureau

-          Equity Diversity and Inclusion

-          Emergency Services Unit

-          Training and Recruiting

-          Human Resources

For more information about Deputy Chief Maher and the approval of a third Deputy position at the HRPS, read our previous media release: Halton Police Board Appoints Kevin Maher as Deputy Chief of Police