The Woodstock Police Services Board has named a new deputy chief.
Nick Novacich, a 27-year police veteran, has been appointed to the role. He has spent the last 14 years serving for the Aylmer Police Service, and the past two years as Aylmer's deputy chief.
Novacich comes full circle as he began his policing career as a recruit constable in Woodstock in 1995. He remained on the force until 2000. During those five years he served in frontline patrol and became a qualified crime scene officer.
"Woodstock police set the foundation for the police officer I have become and I am extremely excited for this opportunity to return to help lead and mentor the current and future members of this great organization," Novacich said in a statement.
Following his departure from Woodstock, Novacich went on to serve in other specialty police units including as a use-of-force trainer, a firearms officer and a tactical team member. He has worked in a supervisory role since 2010.
"With the progressive strategic path that has been set by the current administration, I look forward to adding my contributions and engaging with all stakeholders within the community," Novacich said.
Novacich assumes his new role July 18. He takes over for former deputy chief Rod Wilkinson, who was appointed as Woodstock's chief of police following the retirement of Chief Daryl Longworth.
