Ottawa Police Chief Resigns

Tuesday, 15 February 2022 12:30

By Linda Morgan

Ottawa Police Chief Peter Sloly has stepped down following criticism of his handling of trucker convoy protests in the nation's capital.

Ottawa Police Chief Peter Sloly has resigned according to multiple media outlets.

The news comes following criticism of his handling of the ongoing trucker protests in Ottawa, which are on day 19.

Police board chair Diane Deans says Sloly and Ottawa Police Service reached a "mutually agreeable separation."

Deputy Chief Steve Bell has been named interim chief.

Sloly, whose contract was due to end in 2024, has been chief since August 2019.

Please see my statement below. pic.twitter.com/2tfUDPiKTI
— Chief Peter Sloly (@OPSChiefSloly) February 15, 2022

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