The current interim director of the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM), Sophie Roy, will be running for the leadership of the police force this fall, learned The Press.
Posted at 6:08 p.m.
Mme Roy made the announcement to the members of his management committee on Tuesday morning, according to our information.
Sophie Roy would have in particular hinted to her close guard that she would leave the ship with a feeling of incompleteness if she did not present herself to occupy the position permanently.
Mme Roy, who has 35 years of experience with the SPVM, has been acting director of the police department since last May. She succeeded Sylvain Caron, who retired.
Initially, some information circulated that Mme Roy was appointed interim director, among other things, because the permanent position did not interest her.
In May, she had even confided to The Press that she wanted to ensure “a healthy transition” for her succession, which was to arrive in the fall.
Gold, M.me Roy would have since matured his thinking and measured his support. In addition, his work since May at the head of the SPVM would be appreciated, according to what sources told us.
In May, she notably declared that her priority was to reduce the armed violence that has shaken the metropolis since the end of 2019.
A first wife
This is the first time that a woman has held this position at the head of the SPVM since its creation. Sophie Roy could therefore occupy this position on a permanent basis if she is chosen at the end of the nomination process which will begin soon, and if her candidacy is approved by the council and the executive committee of the City of Montreal, and the Council Quebec government ministers.
However, more officers are expected to apply when the process opens.
The nomination process should begin following the meeting of the Commission de la sécurité publique de la Ville de Montréal, which will take place on Tuesday of next week.
The “profile of the person who will be appointed to the management of the SPVM” will be discussed during this meeting.
“The Commission de la sécurité publique invites the population of Montreal to a public meeting during which the results of the consultations will be presented to identify the skills and qualities required of the person heading the SPVM”, can we read on the website of the City of Montreal.
“The presentation of the consultation report by the Human Resources Department will be followed by a period of questions and comments from the public,” it adds.
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