Calgary police Chief Mark Neufeld resigns with 2 years left on contract: sources
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Calgary police Chief Mark Neufeld has resigned despite having two years left on his contract, CBC News has learned.
The Calgary Police Commission (CPC) accepted Neufeld's resignation Friday, according to an email sent to members of the force Friday afternoon by Calgary Police Commission (CPC) Chair Amtul Siddiqui.
CBC News obtained a copy of that email which confirms that CPS Deputy Chief Katie McLellan will act as interim chief.
"We know that this news may be unexpected for many, please know that our commission and Chief McLellan are working hard to minimize any impacts of this change on you and the work you do," said Siddiqui.
The search for a new chief will not begin right away, according to the commission.
"To ensure that the organization is clearly focused on the busy summer ahead and to provide some stability as work continues to address staffing concerns and morale, our commission does not intend to start the search for a new chief immediately."
The commission thanked Neufeld "for leading the service through a very turbulent time" and wished him "all the best in whatever comes next."
The letter from the CPC also included a statement from Neufeld.
"It was an absolute privilege to serve our amazing community as a police officer … you should all be proud of your daily efforts and the positive impact that flows from them."
Neufeld was sworn in on June 10, 2019. His contract was supposed to run until 2027.
Before joining CPS as Calgary's top cop, Neufeld was the chief of the Camrose Police Service. He also worked in both Vancouver and Edmonton.
When Neufeld joined CPS, he was the fifth person in five years to lead the service.
CBC News has reached out to CPS, the police commission, and the police association but none are offering comments or further information at this time.
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