The new Toronto Police Chief, Mark Saunders, was introduced to the City at 10 a.m. Monday, April 20, 2015. He has received congratulations from Mayor Tory and others. The new chief is a 32-year veteran who is a vigorous 52-year-old father of four. It appears that Saunders was the choice of the retiring chief, William Blair, and the so-called rank and file of the service. In responding to questions the chief designate said “being black does not give me super powers.” The mayor and others in the civil authority of the police service appear to have favoured Deputy Chief Peter Sloly. This division was more than hinted at in the Toronto Star story by Royson James last night when news of Saunders win was broken. Both men are very capable but it was suggested that Sloly, a fast rising star and a youthful 48, did not know enough about the challenges of being an ordinary cop. This morning Tory spoke of how difficult it was to choose among good candidates but the issues behind the choice was not brought up. Saunders bio
