Ron Chomyn will officially take over the reins of the Corman Park Police Service (CPPS) on Tuesday, January 4, 2022.
Chomyn was sworn in as CPPS Chief of Police during a brief ceremony at the Corman Park Council meeting on Monday, December 20.
Interim Police Chief John Garnet is stepping down from the top post but will continue as a part-time police officer with the service.
Garnet said the new Chief of Police, a veteran of both the Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) and the Canadian Pacific Police Service, is a “hardworking, tireless and fearless” officer who has earned the respect of his colleagues and the public over many years of service.
Garnet presided over the swearing-in of the new chief. In his remarks, Garnet made reference to the code of ethics all police officers must adhere to.
“The swearing-in ceremony is more than just the signing of a document and taking an oath,” said Garnet. “It’s a reminder to Ron and all of us as police officers that we have an obligation to serve the community by safeguarding lives and property.
‘The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms serves as a guide in our mission to promote peace and administer laws in a reasonable and impartial manner.
“It is our responsibility to defend the dignity of all people and accept that everyone is equally entitled to service, understanding and compassion,” added Garnet.
“A police officer’s duties are performed without fear or favour.”
After taking the oath of office, Chomyn said he is “thrilled, honoured and humbled” to be given the opportunity to lead the Corman Park Police Service into the future.
He said his priority is to develop a strong policing team to better serve the residents of Corman Park, and to maintain strong working relationships with other municipal, provincial and federal police services in the region.
Chomyn, who currently lives in Warman with his family, said he’s very familiar with Corman Park. He and his family previously resided on an acreage near Dalmeny.
The public gallery in the Corman Park Council chambers was a sea of blue as officers of the CPPS were on hand to witness the swearing-in ceremony.
Also in attendance were members of Chomyn’s family, where the police tradition runs deep. Chomyn’s wife Laura is a sergeant with the SPS, his son Travis is an SPS constable with nine years service, and Travis’ wife is also a constable with the SPS.
Chomyn was presented with his CPPS badge by his son Travis.
Chomyn most recently served as an Inspector with the Canadian Pacific Police Service, where he provided ‘use of force’ training to officers throughout Canada and the United States. Prior to that, Chomyn served with the SPS, where he developed the Canine Training Program.
Corman Park Reeve Judy Harwood, who chairs the Corman Park Police Commission, said she has full confidence in the new Chief of Police.
“We look forward to your leadership in the coming years,” said Harwood.