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For the first time ever, the public will help choose the next Montreal police chief

by Lorraine Carpenter

Mayor Valérie Plante has personally recommended the appointment of Sophie Roy, “a great leader and experienced manager,” who would be the first woman police chief in Montreal.

Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante has announced that recommendations from the public will assist in the selection process for the city’s next police chief, a first for the city. This will include recommendations from the public consultation component of the Montreal Forum to fight against armed violence.

“The management selection process of the SPVM will be enhanced by the addition of a public consultation to reflect the aspirations of the population in the wake of the Montreal Forum to fight against armed violence. This is a first in Montreal!”

—Valérie Plante

Mayor Plante has personally recommend the appointment of Sophie Roy, who she refers to as ”a great leader and experienced manager,” as the next Montreal police chief. Roy would be the first woman to head the Montreal police department.

For the first time ever, the public will help choose the next Montreal police chief

Last month, Mayor Valérie Plante also announced a $7.4-million investment to prevent gun violence among young people.

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by Lorraine Carpenter

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Lorraine Carpenter was born in Montreal and studied communications and journalism at Concordia. She co-founded Cult MTL in 2012 following 12 years at the now-defunct Montreal alt weekly the Mirror, where she worked in editorial as copy editor and music editor. She’s dedicated to supporting the cultural scene in Montreal.