From immediately’s media launch:
On Could 30, 2023, I submitted my retirement discover to the Brandon Police Board. My final day in workplace as Chief of Police will likely be June 23rd, 2023.
The choice to retire didn’t come straightforward for me as I take pleasure in on daily basis that I serve our neighborhood. I’ve been a resident of Brandon for 51 years and have been a police officer in our nice metropolis for nearly 33 years, the final six as Chief of Police. It has been an immense honor and a privilege to serve my metropolis and my nice fortune to guide the police service within the capability of Chief. I retire understanding that Brandon is in nice arms with an impressive police service persevering with to be dedicated to neighborhood security with workers who maintain robust our values of professionalism, respect and integrity.
I wish to thank the Brandon Police Board for the chance to guide the Brandon Police Service and to acknowledge the great assist that I’ve acquired from the Board, Metropolis Council, my Govt Staff, and all workers on the Brandon Police Service / Metropolis Of Brandon. Most significantly, thanks to my spouse Sharlene our kids and all our household for the great assist all through my profession. I’ve been blessed.
To the residents of Brandon, thanks! You’ll by no means know nor perceive simply how a lot your encouragement and assist for the men and women of the Brandon Police Service means to us.
Keep effectively and keep protected!
Wayne Balcaen
Chief of Police
Brandon Police Service
