Appointment of New Deputy Chiefs
July 10, 2020
NEWMARKET – The York Regional Police Services Board is very pleased to announce the
appointment of two new Deputy Chiefs of Police for York Regional Police. Superintendent Cecile
Hammond and Superintendent Paulo Da Silva have been chosen by the Board to fill a current
and future vacancy on the Executive Command Team. Superintendent Hammond will take on the
new role on July 20, 2020 and Superintendent Da Silva will commence the role on November 7,
2020.
“Superintendents Hammond and Da Silva are exceptional individuals who represent the next
generation of talent within the organization,” said Board Chair Virginia Hackson. “Both are
proven leaders in the policing community and both support the work required to sustain the trust
and confidence of the community.”
“I am looking forward to working with both new Deputies, whose experience, talent and
dedication will benefit our organization and our community,” said Chief Jim MacSween. “They
are demonstrated leaders at YRP and I am proud to welcome them to the Executive Command
Team.”
Superintendent Hammond has served in law enforcement for 22 years in a variety of operational
and administrative roles including as officer-in-charge of the Integrated Domestic Violence Unit
and as Inspector of the Real Time Operations Centre. More recently, Superintendent Hammond
was responsible for overseeing Corporate Development Services tasked with modernizing
member training and leadership development. Superintendent Hammond holds a Bachelor of
Arts Degree from York University and is the recipient of the Governor General Exemplary
Service 20-year Medal. She is a member of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP)
and holds a Police Executive Designation with the Ontario Municipal Management Institute.
Superintendent Hammond has extensive OACP committee involvement including the Police
Constable Selection System and the Education, Training and Professional Development
Committees.
“I am extremely grateful to have been selected by the Board to serve as Deputy Chief for the
York Regional Police. I look forward to embarking on this journey working with the members of
the Executive Command Team, the Police Services Board, our members and our community.”
said Deputy Chief Designate Hammond.
Superintendent Da Silva has served with York Regional Police for 27 years in a number of
operational and administrative roles including criminal investigations, community-oriented
response and more recently as the Superintendent in Charge of Infrastructure Services where
he oversees Capital Projects and Facilities, Information Technology, Information Governance,
Property and Evidence and Logistical Support.
Superintendent Da Silva is the recipient of the Governor General Exemplary Service 20 - year
Medal, a graduate of the FBI National Academy, Quantico and the University Of Toronto Joseph
L. Rotman School Of Management Police Leadership Program. He also has a Bachelor of Arts
degree from the University of Toronto. Superintendent DaSilva is a member of the Canadian
Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP), the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) and
FBI National Academy Associates New York State/Eastern Canada Chapter (FBINAA).
“I am truly humbled and honoured to have been selected by the Board to serve as Deputy Chief
for the York Regional Police Service,” said Deputy Chief Designate Da Silva. “I am equally as
honoured to continue to work with the members of this Service and our Community”
The Regional Municipality of York Police Services Board is the civilian board which governs and
oversees the York Regional Police. Four members of the Board are appointed by Regional
Council and three by the Province of Ontario. One of the responsibilities of the Board is to recruit
and appoint the Chief of Police and the Deputy Chief of Police.
Media Contact: Mafalda Avellino, Executive Director, Police Services Board
1-877-464-9675 ext. 77906 or psb@yrp.ca
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