Grey Bruce OPP are excited to welcome a new detachment commander.
Inspector Marla Barfoot has been named the new detachment commander, effective immediately.
Barfoot has been the Interim Detachment Commander since July 2024. Inspector Barfoot takes over from Inspector Richardson, who is now a Major Critical Incident Commander in Central Region.
The OPP says Barfoot grew up in the area and has over 20 years of policing experience. Her OPP career started in Sauble Beach as a summer student, but her uniform career began in Essex County and she later served in South Bruce before arriving at Grey Bruce detachment in 2023.
"I am incredibly honoured and excited to take on the role of Detachment Commander for the Grey Bruce OPP," said Inspector Barfoot. "Having grown up and having so many community ties here, Grey Bruce holds a special place in my heart. I am looking forward to working collaboratively with all the dedicated members of the detachment and with our community partners. My goal is to ensure we continue to deliver the high level of service that the citizens and visitors of Grey Bruce expect & deserve."