{"id":38531,"date":"2026-07-16T17:59:59","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T21:59:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/?p=38531"},"modified":"2026-07-16T18:13:58","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T22:13:58","slug":"police-service-board-appoints-ahmad-salhia-as-new-yrp-deputy-chief","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/police-service-board-appoints-ahmad-salhia-as-new-yrp-deputy-chief\/","title":{"rendered":"Police Service Board appoints Ahmad Salhia as new YRP Deputy Chief"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

York Regional Police Superintendent Ahmad Salhia is the force\u2019s newest Deputy Chief following his appointment by the York Regional Police Services Board, effective Wednesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a statement, the Board said Deputy Chief Designate Salhia comes into the role with nearly 25 years of policing experience, most recently as the YRP\u2019s Superintendent of Executive Services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe has provided strategic leadership overseeing the organization’s Strategic Services, Business Intelligence and Data Analytics, Quality Assurance, and Marketing, Communications and Brand functions, helping to advance innovation, organizational performance and public trust,\u201d said the Board in a statement. \u201cThroughout his career, Deputy Chief Designate Salhia has championed innovation, evidence-based policing and meaningful community engagement. While in command of the Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, he oversaw complex investigations targeting firearms trafficking, organized crime and drug enforcement. He also played a key role in developing collaborative approaches to addressing substance use, gang prevention and community safety through partnerships with municipal, provincial and community organizations.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Salhia\u2019s appointment comes quick on the heels of Aurora\u2019s Paulo Da Silva assuming the role of York Regional Police Chief last month following the retirement of Jim MacSween.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following Salhia\u2019s appointment, the new Chief saluted his new Deputy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI am pleased to welcome Deputy Chief Designate Salhia to our Executive Leadership Team,\u201d said Chief Da Silva. \u201cThroughout his career, he has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, sound judgement, and an unwavering commitment to our members and the communities we serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe is a respected and trusted leader who leads with integrity, builds trusted relationships, and inspires confidence through collaboration, professionalism, and accountability. His extensive investigative and operational experience, strategic perspective, and genuine commitment to service excellence will be invaluable as we continue to meet evolving needs of our growing and diverse communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI have every confidence that he will make a significant contribution to our service as we continue delivering the exceptional policing our communities expect and deserve.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to his role as Superintendent, the Deputy Chief Designate has previously served as Inspector of the YRP\u2019s #4 District (Vaughan).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUnder his leadership, the district implemented initiatives recognized both provincially and internationally, including strategies to combat auto theft and illegal car rallies,\u201d said the Board. \u201cHe currently serves as Senior Sponsor and Co-Chair of the York Regional Police Interfaith Council. He co-chairs the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police Substance Advisory Committee, where he has helped shape provincial approaches to substance use, diversion and prevention while strengthening partnerships with health, Indigenous and community organizations.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also serves as Vice Chair on the Board of the Aurora-based Addiction Services of Central Ontario.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI am honoured by the opportunity to serve as Deputy Chief of York Regional Police,\u201d said Deputy Chief Designate Salhia. \u201cI am deeply grateful for the trust placed in me by the Police Service Board. It is a privilege to support Chief Da Silva and to work alongside the Executive Leadership Team to ensure our members are supported, healthy, and prepared to protect York Region. I look forward to collaborating with our internal associations, our strong community partners, and our residents as we continue to build a safe, inclusive, and thriving community. Together, we will strengthen public trust, support our members, and deliver exceptional policing services.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Brock Weir
Editor
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter<\/strong><\/p>\n\"Facebook\"<\/a>\"twitter\"<\/a>\"mail\"<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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