Devon Clunis

Devon Clunis
Born 1964
Jamaica

Police career

Department Winnipeg Police Service
Years of service 1987-present
Rank Chief of Police

Devon Clunis is a Canadian law enforcement officer, who is the current chief of the Winnipeg Police Service.[1] He was the first Black Canadian ever appointed as a police chief in Canada.[2]

Born in Jamaica in 1964,[2] Clunis moved with his family to Winnipeg at age 12.[2] He joined the police force in 1987,[2] and served in all areas of the force over the course of his career, including uniform patrol, traffic, investigation, community relations, organizational development, operational command and superintendent.[2] He holds a university degree in divinity, and has also served as the force's chaplain.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Devon Clunis named Winnipeg police chief". CBC News, October 4, 2012.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Jamaican makes history as Canada’s first Black police chief" Share, October 10, 2012.
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