The incoming chief of the Anishinabek Police Service (APS) brings over 29 years of experience to the position.
Jefferey Skye will assume the role August 2, taking over for Acting Chief of Police Marc LeSage.
In a media release, the Anishinabek Police Governing Authority said Skye is joining the APS after having served the Treaty Three Police Service for over seven years as the Deputy Police Chief.
Chair Debi Bouchie said it has been a long, diligent process, and they are pleased to welcome Skye.
"His invested interest in our communities is an asset. We looked forward to his efforts to continually improve the health and safety of APS and the communities we serve.”
Skye is a member of the Association of Chiefs of Police for Canada, Ontario and Manitoba, the First Nations Chiefs of Police and the Indigenous Police Chiefs of Ontario.
He is also credited with helping create and launch many initiatives, including the Mentor and Helping Kids with Adversity, and the Not for Sale program, which is geared to human trafficking prevention.
