The Timmins Police Service recently held their Change of Command ceremony at the Timmins Public Library during the afternoon of February 24th
This ceremony served two purposes:
- It bid a fond farewell to Chief John Gauthier after 11 years of dedicated service to his community
- It ushered in Dan Foy as the new Chief of Police for the Timmins Police Service.
Dignitaries, both local and from northeastern Ontario attended in large numbers to take in the ceremony.
The library staff, led by Carole Ann Demers, were extremely accommodating to the organizers.
Despite Covid, and a few weather concerns, the event was well attended as the Timmins Police Service has turned a page in terms of local history.
Chief Foy addresses the audience
Chaplain Smith offers a blessing
Chief Foy completes the Oath of Office
Chief Foy accepts his Timmins Police badge from Timmins Police Board Chair, Rob Knox
Chief Foy listens intently to his predecessor
Former Chief Denis Lavoie extends best wishes to retiring Chief John Gauthier
Chief John Gauthier glances proudly at his family before addressing the audience
TPS Color Guard – Constable Melanie Carter (left) and Constable Tony Chilton (right) march in the dignitaries
TPS Color Guard and Piper Tom Luke march in the dignitaries
TPS color guard (Constable Chilton, S/Sergeant Bouffard, Constable Rouillard and Constable Osborne
TPS color guard march in the colors
Mayor George Pirie offers his best wishes to retiring Chief Gauthier
Chief Gauthier receives a plaque commemorating his service from Rob Knox as Deputy Dacosta looks on
Mayor Pirie bids Chief John Gauthier a fond farewell
Councilor Kristen Murray offers message of recognition of territorial Indigenous lands
Constable Caroline Rouillard sings O’ Canada
Timmins Police Association president, Constable Luc Lamarche, welcomes Chief Dan Foy
Dignitaries from left to right: Chief Gauthier, Chief Foy, Deputy Chief Dacosta and Chaplain Smith
Former Timmins Chiefs of Police: Joe Harwood, John Gauthier, Richard Laperierre, and Denis Lavoie
Chief John Gauthier receives a commemorative photo from Timmins Police Board Chair, Rob Knox
John Gauthier – Commemorative Photo
Commemorative photo is unveiled
Justice David Thomas officiates over the Oath of Office
Mayor Pirie offers parting words of advice to John Gauthier, the civilian
North Bay Police Chief Scott Tod presents Chief John Gauthier with an award from the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police
The paper work is complete
Chief Dan Foy dutifully signs his Oath of Office
The Timmins Police Services Board. Front row: Chief John Gauthier and Chief Dan Foy. Standing: Jamie Clarke, Rob Knox, Kristen Murray, Michelle Boileau, and Kraymr Grenke
Rob Knox, board chair, addresses the audience
Timmins Police Pipes and Drums Piper Tom Luke stands at the ready