The new face of policing in Peel: Nishan Duraiappah named chief

“Deputy Chief Duraiappah represents the next generation of leadership for the police service,” said a statement by regional chair Nando Iannicca, who also chairs the Peel Police Services Board. Iannicca had previously said hiring a new chief would be one of the most significant decisions of this council term.

“The community we all serve expects nothing less than the highest degree of duty and integrity — the very qualities we saw in Deputy Chief Duraiappah during the hiring process,” he added.

A Sri Lankan-born officer with a sterling reputation as a deputy chief in neighbouring Halton Region will take over the helm of the Peel Regional Police Service in October.

Duraiappah is being hailed as “an inspirational and aspirational leader” and the “next generation of leadership,” who will bring fresh perspectives and innovation to policing in Peel. His hiring offers a chance for a police service living under a cloud of systemic discrimination, inside and outside, to open a new chapter.

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Published on August 2, 2019 in The Pointer - Brampton