January 21, 2021 Statement from Chief Tanner

The following is a statement from Chief Stephen J. Tanner (it is also available on our website as a pdf): I sincerely appreciate the full and unequivocal confidence the Halton Police Board has placed in me as Chief of Police. I will continue to lead our police service in the exemplary manner the Board has come to expect, and will always do my very best for our members, citizens and for the community that I am sworn to protect. Regardless of the personal property related reasons for which I travelled recently, or the permission that I sought and obtained for that travel, I am remorseful for that decision. I have previously apologized openly to all of our members and to the public. I also regret the impact that this has had on Mayor (Chair) Burton who has stepped down from the Halton Police Board as a result of his decision to support my travel. I look forward to continuing my service and to providing leadership to our community and to our police service members to the very best of my ability throughout the years to come. Stephen J. Tanner Chief of Police