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Each Monday, we introduce you to a different member of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service. This will include officers and civilian members, including Special Constables. You will learn a little about our members as people, how they became members of Sault Police, and the roles they play in keeping our community safe.
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Born and raised in the Sault, Joe earned his diploma in Law and Security from Sault College. Initially, he worked as an apprentice crane operator, laying natural gas pipelines across the province. Joe then became a custodial engineer at the Police Services Building—a position he stayed in for ten years before realizing he “would rather work as a police officer than clean toilets.” Once he became an officer, Joe worked in Patrol Services for several years, including three years as a seasonal full-time snow mobile enforcement officer.
In 2010, Joe began working as a detective in the Criminal Investigations Division (now called Investigation Services). Having worked most major cases since 2011, he says his favourite part of the job is “having the satisfaction of finding out the truth about what took place.”
Throughout his career, Joe has been recognized with two Chief’s Coins: one for his pivotal role in a homicide investigation and another for leading Project Eraser, an initiative targeting downtown graffiti. Recently, he became a trainer for Front Line Supervisors and Criminal Investigative Techniques.
Outside of work, Joe enjoys spending time with his wife, kids, and grandkids. He particularly likes attending classic car events around Ontario and Michigan.
Fun fact: Joe raced stock cars for 15 years and earned the nickname “the Racing Constable”!
Isaac joined the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service in January 2024 as an Auxiliary Constable, a role that allowed him to gain firsthand experience in policing while giving back to the community. In July 2024, he was hired as a Special Constable.
Originally from Beardmore, Ontario, Isaac moved to Sault Ste. Marie as a teenager to play hockey. He later earned diplomas in Police Foundations and Protection, Security, and Investigations from Sault College. Before joining the police service, Isaac honed his skills as a security supervisor at Norpro, where he gained valuable career experience that prepared him for his future in law enforcement.
Reflecting on his time as an Auxiliary Constable, Isaac describes it as an exceptional volunteer experience. It not only deepened his understanding of policing but also strengthened his connection to the community. He credits the knowledge and skills he gained in the program as instrumental in his successful transition to the role of Special Constable.
When he’s not on duty, Isaac enjoys staying active by playing hockey, golfing, hiking, and being outdoors. He also values quality time with family and friends.
Dylan became a Constable with the Sault Police in July 2024.
Born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Dylan earned his diploma in Police Foundations at Sault College before going on to enrol in the Bachelor of Arts in Law and Justice program at Algoma University. During college, he was hired as a summer student at Algoma Steel and moved into a full-time position in the blast furnace after graduating.
In August 2023, Dylan became a Special Constable with the Sault Police. He used the experience and knowledge he gained in this role to successfully apply to become a Constable.
Outside of work, Dylan loves sports. In high school, he played AAA hockey and Sault Sabercats football. During his time at Sault College, Dylan played on the hockey and soccer teams. Now, he is an avid golfer and plays recreational hockey with his Sault Police colleagues. Dylan’s love of teamwork makes policing the perfect career for him.
Dylan also likes fishing with his girlfriend and walking their Boston Terrier, Pablo.
Aaron became a Special Constable with the Sault Police in March of 2024.
Born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Aaron graduated from the Police Foundations program at Sault College before gaining employment (and valuable experience) at the Sault Area Hospital as a security guard.
During this time, Aaron began volunteering with the Sault Police as an Auxiliary Constable in January of 2024. He says his goal is ultimately to become a police officer with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service.
Fun fact: Aaron is the co-organizer of a non-profit 7 on 7 touch football tournament here in the Sault. It’s called the Matt Wheten Legacy Tournament and it was created in memory of Aaron’s brother, who was an avid football player. All profits are donated to local charities.
Mike joined the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service as a Constable in December 2023.
Born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Mike was a volunteer coach for minor football and high school football for 17 years. After earning his business degree from Algoma University, he spent seven years as a Supervisor of By-Products at Algoma Steel before joining Sault Police.
Mike says his career ambition was always to become a police officer so he could get more involved in his community and help people.
Outside of work, Mike likes to play golf in the summer.
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Nick joined the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service as a Constable in July of 2024.
Born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Nick left town to play hockey around the world for 15 years. After playing in the Ontario Hockey League, Nick played professionally for various teams based in Italy, West Virginia, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Slovakia, and Switzerland - winning championships in Italy and Finland. He says he enjoyed experiencing the many different cultures he encountered in his travels.
Nick says policing was a natural fit for a former hockey player because he loves working with a team and knows how to support his teammates. Nick was already familiar with many of our officers and knew them to be a good group of people, further convincing him policing would be the right career for him.
Fun fact: When Nick lived in the mountains in Bellinzona, Switzerland, he says he had to drive “straight up a mountain” to get to work!
Kris joined the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service as a Constable in November 2002.
Born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Kris attended St. Mary’s College and began his working life in a variety of roles, from pizza maker at Pizza Pizza to producing railway ties and truck axles at China Steel.
Kris chose a career in policing for its stability, competitive salary, and strong pension. He initially served with the Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service, working in remote northern communities for nearly two years; however, the isolation was challenging, and Kris ultimately decided to return to his roots, seeking the opportunity to serve the community he knows and loves with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service.
Throughout his career with the Sault Police, Kris has gained diverse experience in units including Patrol Services, the Street Team, Drug Unit, Biker Enforcement Team, Bicycle Patrol, and, most recently, as a Community Safety Officer. He enjoys his current role, which allows him to connect with community members on a more personal, one-on-one level.
Outside of work, Kris likes spending time with his family, which includes two golden labs, Penny and Rory. He also enjoys spending time outdoors, camping, cheering on the Montreal Canadiens, and riding his Harley Davidson Road King.
Fun fact: Kris is an avid pool player and even has a custom Montreal Canadiens felt on his pool table!
Jason joined Sault Police as a Special Constable in March of 2024.
Born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Jason attended St. Mary’s College and went on to study Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training at Cambrian College. He says his initial plan was to become a firefighter; however, after spending some time working as a Park Warden at Pancake Bay Provincial Park, he realized he enjoyed law enforcement. As such, Jason decided to become a Special Constable to further explore whether policing is a career he’d like to pursue.
Outside of work, Jason enjoys being active, playing sports, being outdoors, and fishing.
Ashley joined the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service in June of 2018.
After growing up in Echo Bay, Ashley attended Sault College where she graduated with a double diploma in Police Foundations and Law and Security Administration. Before starting her career with Sault Police, Ashley worked in the Enforcement Branch of the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) as a Communications Operator in the Provincial Communications Unit. She still works the occasional shift with the MNR!
Initially, Ashley joined Sault Police as a Part-Time Relief Clerk. She says she always had a strong passion for law enforcement and wanted to be part of a team with the same values and interests. In February of 2020, Ashley moved into a full-time position as the Professional Standards Bureau Assistant. She also relieves in Investigation Services and is a Critical Incident Scribe. Ashley says her favourite part of her career is being part of a unit which helps maintain trust and credibility in the organization.
Ashley describes herself as an outdoor enthusiast and enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, and gardening in her free time.
Fun fact: Ashley is passionate about being as self-sufficient as possible – she harvests her own food from her garden, hunting and fishing, and raising meat and laying chickens!
Oladele (or Dele, for short!) became a Sault Police Constable in December of 2023.
Dele, who is from Winnipeg, Manitoba, came to Sault Ste. Marie to play varsity basketball at Algoma University. He was the captain of the team! After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Dele worked as a Correctional Officer at Algoma Treatment and Remand Centre for five years. He also helped coach basketball at Sault College for a year.
Dele decided to become a police officer because he was interested in serving the community and felt his education and work experience would help him relate to the people he’d encounter day-to-day.
Outside of work, Dele enjoys spending time with family, playing basketball, boxing, and hockey.
Fun facts: Dele’s favourite hockey team is the Winnipeg Jets and Floyd Mayweather Jr. is his favourite fighter of all time!
Cam joined Sault Police in January 2024 as a Special Constable.
Born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Cam’s admiration of policing as a profession led him to earn his diploma in Police Foundations at Sault College. He says that being a Special Constable is a good step toward his goal of becoming a police officer as it is helping him gain valuable knowledge and experience.
Before joining the service, Cam was an Outside Sales Representative at OCP Construction Supplies.
In his free time, Cam enjoys being physically active, spending time with friends and family, and cooking. He says his favourite dishes right now are cheesy pasta with red sauce and shrimp pasta.
Shayna joined the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service in May 2024 as a Summer Student.
Born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Shayna played competitive hockey and soccer her whole life. She is now attending Laurentian University where she is earning her Bachelor of Arts in Criminology. She says she is interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement after she graduates. Before joining the service, Shayna spent previous summers working at the Roberta Bondar Transient Marina as a Summer Student.
Outside of work, Shayna enjoys working out, spending time with family and friends, and going for walks with her Bernedoodle named Lewi!
Fun fact: Shayna lived in Germany for a short while when she was little!
Karen joined Sault Police in August of 1994.
Born and raised near Desbarats, Karen earned her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice at Lake Superior State University. She says she had wanted to be a police officer since she was just eight years old!
Karen has had a diverse career since joining the service, including assignments to Patrol Services, Investigation Services, the Community Mobilization Unit, and a secondment to the RCMP before landing in her current role as Acting Sergeant of Court Services.
Outside of work, Karen enjoys spending time at camp with family, weight training, jiu jitsu, reading, gardening, and travelling.
Fun fact: Karen once climbed a volcano in the Caribbean – she even got to stand on the edge and look inside!
Derek joined the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service in 2001. He has held a variety of positions since then, having been a Constable on Patrol Services, the Street Team, CORE Unit, Drug Enforcement Unit, Joint Force Operations, and Investigation Services.
He served as a Sergeant on Patrol Services, Investigation Services, the Crime Suppression Unit, and the Drug Enforcement Unit. He worked as a Staff Sergeant in Patrol Services and Professional Standards. He was also responsible for re-building the SSMPS Uniform Recruitment section. He was promoted to Inspector in July of 2023.
Derek has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Algoma University with a combined concentration in Psychology and Sociology. He has also completed numerous courses related to policing, community safety, and professional standards.
Prior to being a police officer, Inspector Dewar was employed as a Federal Correctional Officer.
Outside of work, Derek likes to spend time with family, friends, and his Bernedoodle, Bear.
Camren joined Sault Police in May 2024 as a Summer Student. He helps us with all kinds of odd jobs and general maintenance at the station, both inside and out!
Camren is studying Police Foundations at Sault College and his goal is to become a police officer. He says that's what made a summer job at the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service such a good fit. Before joining us in May, Camren worked at his family's business - COBS Bread in the Churchill Plaza!
In his free time, Camren enjoys the outdoors and likes to go camping and hiking. He also likes to spend time with his family and his golden retriever, Bailey.
Fun fact: Although Camren was born in SSM, he spent most of his life living in a small farming town in Alberta!
Chris joined Sault Police as a Special Constable in 2019 before becoming a Constable in 2022.
Born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Chris earned diplomas in Police Foundations and Protection, Security, and Investigation at Sault College. After this, he continued his education at Lake Superior State University where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice.
Before joining Sault Police, Chris gained valuable experience working at Northeast Regional Security Services, The Beer Store, and the City of Sault Ste. Marie Public Works Division.
Outside of work, Chris likes working out and playing sports, including hockey, golf, and softball. He also enjoys spending time with friends and family, listening to country music, and going to concerts (even if it means going for some long road trips to find one!).
Matt, who joined Sault Police in 2005, is the Manager of Information Technology (IT). He oversees all IT projects, technology, and IT staff.
Matt studied computer engineering at Sault College and graduated from both the technician and technologist programs. Prior to joining Sault Police, Matt was hired by a local software company right out of college. Within two years of working at the software company, Matt began his career with Sault Police. Fourteen years later, Matt took on his current role as Manager.
Away from the office, Matt enjoys sports - especially hockey and golf - and spending time with his family, including his two kids, at their hobby farm.
Fun fact: Matt's family has pet ducks and a goose named Regina!
Hannah joined Sault Police as an Auxiliary Constable in January 2024.
Born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Hannah has always respected and been interested in policing as a profession. As such, Hannah chose to study Police Foundations at Sault College. After earning her diploma, she began working as a security officer at the Sault Area Hospital and volunteering with Sault Police on the Auxiliary Unit. Hannah hopes her job and volunteer work will help her to gain the experience and confidence needed to pursue her career goal of becoming a police officer.
Outside of work and volunteerism, Hannah enjoys staying fit, going to the gym, hiking, playing soccer, and hanging out with friends. She says her favourite trail to hike is the Edmund Fitzgerald Lookout Trail because it provides a great workout. She also plays and coaches ringette!
Fun fact: Hannah’s favourite TV series is S.W.A.T.!
Kristian Deplonty joined Sault Police as a Constable in October of 2016.
Born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Kristian earned his diplomas in Police Foundations and Law and Security at Sault College. After graduating, he says he felt a calling to become a police officer and help others. He joined the RCMP in 2012 and was posted to rural western Manitoba where he spent four years. Kristian moved back to the Sault in 2016 and began serving his hometown and making his community a better place.
Kristian says his favourite part of his career is interacting with people, particularly having positive interactions with youth.
In his free time, Kristian likes to hunt, fish, mountain bike, and spend time with family. Fun fact: Kristian once won a 16-foot fishing boat in a draw!
Dave Scott joined Sault Police as a Constable in April of 2023.
Born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Dave studied electrical engineering at Sault College and earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Human Resources at Laurentian University. Before becoming a police officer, Dave spent eight years as a Correctional Officer at the Algoma Treatment and Remand Centre.
Outside of work, Dave enjoys spending time with his family. He can also be found coaching youth hockey as a goalie coach (he used to be a goalie for the Wawa Travellers) and playing golf.
Fun fact: Dave once went bungee jumping in Whistler!
Madeline joined the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service as Special Constable in March 2021.
Prior to joining the Sault, she studied Custom and Border Services at Loyalist College, before graduating from the Police Foundations program at Sault College with distinction. She also spent time working with children at a Child Care Algoma daycare centre.
Growing up in Thessalon, Madeline was around policing as her Dad is an officer with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). As a Special Constable, she is testing the waters of policing as she may pursue a career as an officer in the future.
When not providing security at the Sault Ste. Marie Courthouse, or transporting prisoners, Madeline enjoys time with friends at camp and snowmobiling. She says the snowmobile trails in Leeburn are the best.
Lincoln is the Manager - Corporate Communications, Planning and Research with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service. His portfolio includes many tasks, including being a Service media spokesperson, drafting and issuing daily media releases, managing @SaultPolice on social media, managing the Service website, and overseeing Service policies.
Prior to joining Sault Police in February 2019, Lincoln was a video journalist for more than a decade with CTV here in Sault Ste. Marie. As part of his role there, Lincoln reported on news, politics, and sports, including doing live stories from Soo Greyhounds games.
Lincoln grew up in Echo Bay and later attended Fanshawe college in London, Ontario where he graduated with a Broadcast Journalism Diploma, a Postgraduate Certification in Television News and received the Sports Broadcasting Award while at Fanshawe College.
Lincoln now lives in Sault Ste. Marie with his wife and two children and enjoys playing hockey and golf, reading, and spending time with his family.
Fun fact: Lincoln has collected more than 85,000 hockey cards and his favourite team is the Pittsburgh Penguins!
Mark joined Sault Police as a Special Constable in November of 2022 and became a police officer in April of 2023.
Born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Mark studied Police Foundations and Protection, Security, and Investigation at Sault College before earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice at Algoma University. Before joining Sault Police, Mark gained valuable experience and developed many transferable skills by working in security at Brinks, the Station Mall, and Sault Area Hospital.
Outside of work, Mark enjoys playing golf and hockey. Fun fact: Mark played four years of Junior A hockey, including three years with the Soo Thunderbirds!
Richard, who had always wanted to become a police officer, joined Sault Police on September 2, 1997.
Before joining the service, Richard worked at his family’s furniture business and then with the Ministry of Community and Social Services as a customer service clerk. He says this experience was invaluable to his career as an officer because it taught him how to deal with people going through a difficult time. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, along with a minor in French, from Lake Superior State University.
Since joining the service, Richard has had a dynamic career, having been assigned to divisions such as Patrol Services, the Joint Forces Drug Unit, CORE Unit, Street Team, and Break and Enter Unit. He is also a Highway Interdiction Instructor, Part VI trained affiant, warrant writer, and self-proclaimed “prolific ticket writer.”
When asked what people might not know or expect about policing, Richard says many people think that officers don’t have feelings or aren’t impacted by the events they deal with and that this is far from the truth. He says officers are just regular people who do a job, not robots.
In his free time, Richard is an avid fisherman whose favourite fishing spot is simply “in the water.” He has also been a soccer referee for 36 years.
Angela has been the Manager of Finance Services at Sault Police since February 2002.
Angela grew up on a small farm in Schomberg, Ontario. While living in Southern Ontario, she worked as a camp counsellor and cashier before earning a Bachelor of Commerce with High Distinction from the University of Toronto. After getting her degree, she worked at Ernst & Young in Audit and Tax Services and got her Chartered Accountant designation in 1997. She moved to Sault Ste. Marie that same year and worked at KPMG in Audit Services until 2002.
In her time with Sault Police, Angela has become a Payroll Compliance Professional and a Certified Master Coach Practitioner.
In addition to her full-time role with Sault Police, Angela is the owner of Superior Coaching and Wellness Solutions. A jack of all trades, Angela is a yoga teacher, fitness instructor, personal trainer, stress management and wellness coach, and a reiki master!
Outside of her busy professional life, Angela enjoys reading, walking, hiking, paddleboarding, kayaking, trying new recipes, and indulging in nature shows about sharks (Shark Week is her favourite week of the year).
Fun fact: Angela has met Richard Simmons and Jillian Michaels!
Katie began her career with the Sault Police in 2008.
A graduate of the Police Foundations program at Sault College, Katie also has a degree in Criminal Justice from Lake Superior State University.
Currently a Constable assigned to Patrol Services, Katie spent 2.5 years as a security guard in various areas of the community.
Although Katie doesn’t have a direct family connection with policing, her dad is heavily involved with the 49th Field Regiment and spent time as the commanding officer. She became an officer for two reasons: it is a secure profession and she enjoys serving the community and helping people in need.
When not patrolling the community in a cruiser, Katie enjoys playing pool, hockey, golf, and slo-pitch.
Fun fact – Katie is a long-time member of the Chief’s Honour Guard. The Honour Guard represents the service at ceremonial events like Remembrance Day Ceremony, VIP visits, police funerals and memorials.
Rob Wright, who is a Staff Sergeant assigned to Patrol Services, has been with Sault Police since May of 2002.
Before becoming a police officer, Rob managed a sports store and earned his Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in psychology at Algoma University. Since joining Sault Police, he has had a diverse and successful career. He has worked in Patrol Services, Investigation Services, Crime Suppression Unit, and the Professional Standards Bureau. Through his work with the Sault Police, Rob has been an integral part of Joint Forces Operations with other law enforcement agencies and worked with the Provincial Operations Intelligence Bureau and the Criminal Intelligence Service of Ontario. He has also been named the Sault Police Officer of the Year on two occasions.
Rob says he wanted to become a police officer to help his community, be a role model for his son, and because he looked up to police officers himself. He says he loves the diversity of the job and how every day is different.
Outside of work, Rob likes to spend time in the outdoors – hiking, fishing, boating, and making maple syrup on his six acres of property.
Fun fact: Rob is a certified scuba diver! Some of his favourite diving locations include Roatán and Curaçao.
Ben joined Sault Police in 1999.
A graduate of the Sault College Law and Security program, he also earned a degree from Lake Superior State University in Criminal Justice and spent a season playing cornerback for uOttawa's varsity football team.
Prior to starting his policing career, he worked as a security guard at Station Mall.
Since joining the service, Ben has served on Patrol Services, Emergency Services Unit, Training Services, Professional Standards Bureau, and his current role as Inspector – Corporate Development and Emergency Management.
In his current role, Ben oversees uniform recruitment and training of all service members. Additionally, he is the first contact for emergency management.
Outside of work, Ben was a volunteer youth football coach for many years in Sault Ste. Marie and is currently a board member with Women In Crisis - Algoma Inc.
Fun Fact: From 1994 through 1997 Ben played semi-pro football for the Sault Storm, now known as the Sault Steelers, of the Northern Football Conference.
Justin has been a Special Constable with Sault Police since November 2022.
Before joining Sault Police, Justin worked as a Park Warden at Lake Superior Provincial Park from 2020-2022 after earning a diploma in Natural Environment and Technology from Sault College. He says his time as a Park Warden inspired him to pursue a career in law enforcement. He now gets to work for the same service as his father, who is Sergeant of the Central Emergency Response Bureau (CERB) at Sault Police.
Outside of work, Justin is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys fishing, hunting, and snowmobiling.
Fun fact: Justin has won three fishing tournaments on Lake Huron – a pike derby and two walleye derbies!
Brent Duguay, who has served Sault Ste. Marie and Prince Township as a police officer for more than 28 years, was named the Deputy Chief of Police in January 2024.
In his career he has performed a variety of duties in both uniform patrol and criminal investigations. While a member of the criminal investigative branch, he served in the Joint Forces Drug Unit, the Provincial Biker Enforcement Unit and the Provincial Proceeds of Crime Unit. As a result of these assignments, Brent has had the opportunity to participate in a number of high profile, multi-jurisdictional investigations.
In 2007, he joined the Ontario Police College in Aylmer, Ontario as a seconded instructor where he taught firearms and defensive tactics. He returned to Sault Ste Marie in 2009 and eventually became the training supervisor for the service. Deputy Duguay served as a supervisor in the criminal investigation branch, the Crime Suppression Unit, the Drug Enforcement Unit, and uniform patrol. He was promoted to Inspector in December 2018 and spent time in charge of Support Services and Investigation Services. He has served on a number of committees throughout his career including the Sault and Area Drug Strategy Committee and the Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities Committee.
Brent has a Bachelor degree in Social Science with a concentration in Sociology from uOttawa. In his free time, Brent enjoys barbequing and hunting and fishing throughout the Algoma district.
Nick Beaudry joined Sault Police as an experienced officer in July 2022 after working as a constable with the Greater Sudbury Police Service for about seven years.
Born and raised on a farm that kept horses and bees on Manitoulin Island, Nick loves the outdoors and working with animals. He earned his diploma in Police Foundations from Canadore College and worked as a summer student with the OPP and as an auxiliary officer with the Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service. He then spent a year in the Canadian Army Reserves before joining GSPS where he worked in Patrol Services and in the Intimate Partner Violence Unit.
Nick says he was drawn to policing because it is a career with lots of opportunity, variety, and teamwork. He recently joined the Canine Unit because he loves animals, and it was a great opportunity to challenge himself and get even more involved with the community. His favourite part of the job is working with his new four-legged partner, PSD Ben.
In his free time, Nick enjoys sports and spending time outdoors – hunting, boating, and camping. In addition to his Belgian Malinois, PSD Ben, Nick also has a 10-year-old chihuahua named Lola.
Fun fact: After graduating college, Nick travelled across Europe, visiting 15-16 different countries. He says his favourite memory was riding camels in a Moroccan desert.
Joe Poderys joined the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service in September 2001. Since then, he has worked in Traffic Services, Patrol Services, and Investigation Services. As of January 2024, Joe has returned to Traffic Services as Sergeant of the division.
Born in Wawa, Joe moved to Sault Ste. Marie as a child where he swam competitively with the Sault Ste. Marie Aquatic Club. After attending Carleton University for two years, he returned home to finish his Bachelor of Science degree at Algoma University while working at Canada Border Services Agency. He also spent some time working security at Gateway Casinos.
Joe’s dad was a police officer with Ontario Provincial Police, and, following in his footsteps, Joe decided on a career in policing. He says he likes being a police officer because of the variety of work it entails and how he is always learning new skills and techniques.
Fun fact: Joe’s given name is Gediminas, which is Lithuanian. He goes by his middle name.
Steve joined the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service in April 2006 following four years as a member of the Ontario Provincial Police in southern Ontario.
Born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Steve came to policing from the hospitality field. After earning two diplomas in Chef Training and Hotel and Restaurant Management from Sault College, he spent time working at a hotel in Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta.
Through his work in the hospitality field, Steve says he learned cooking was more of a hobby for him than a career. He shifted gears and followed his father’s footsteps into law enforcement. As part of the shift in careers, he wanted to be more engaged with the community and help people.
Recently promoted to Sergeant and assigned to Patrol Services, Steve most recently spent three years as a detective in Investigation Services.
When not working, Steve enjoys spending time with his wife and driving his two sons to their sports and activities. He also enjoys camping and fishing.
Fun Fact: Steve still enjoys cooking! He recently bought a smoker and is experimenting with different recipes. His favourite recipe to date was a brisket he smoked for 12 hours.
Bob joined the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service in January 2019 when he was sworn in as the Deputy Chief of Police.
Born and raised in Toronto and then moving at age 12 with family to a farm in the North Bay area, he became a police officer in 1976 when he joined the Peel Regional Police Service. While in Peel, he spent many years as a Detective and Staff Sergeant investigating major crimes including commercial auto thefts. He also spent time as a Staff Sergeant at Pearson International Airport as part of Peel’s airport division. He retired from Peel in 2016 and joined the Criminal Intelligence Service of Ontario (CISO) where he served as a team lead for a Mobilization Strategy designed to engage member agencies in a coordinated partnership against organized crime.
Since joining the Sault Police as the Deputy Chief, he implemented the Integrated Municipal Enforcement Team (IMET) with partner agencies to target problem areas in the community, the Dynamic Patrol initiative, and helped to increase the authorized complement of sworn officers and C.E.R.B. personnel.
In his off duty time, he loves going for hikes with his goldendoodle Grilli, spending time with his family, ATVing, and riding his motorcycle. This summer, he toured around Lake Superior on his Indian Roadmaster motorcycle - a 2,100 km trip!
Fun Fact: Bob is an accomplished musician and can be found playing his guitar at gigs in and around Sault Ste. Marie.
Are you interested in a career in policing? Visit www.saultpolice.ca/careers for more info!
Initially hired as a special constable in November 2022, Payton became a constable with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service in April 2023.
Payton was born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie and has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Law and Justice (with a minor in Political Science) from Algoma University. Before her career with Sault Police, Payton worked as a cashier at her family-owned Heritage Home Hardware for nearly a decade!
Outside of work, Payton likes to read, spend time at camp, and hang out with her two dogs: Millie, a husky-shepherd mix, and Pepper, an American bully-mastiff.
Fun fact: Payton keeps a list of how many books she reads each year, with her personal best being 52!
Are you interested in a career in policing? Visit www.saultpolice.ca/careers for more info!
Angela is a constable currently assigned to Patrol Services, though she has experience in many other areas of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service as well.
During her first three years with Sault Police, Angela worked part-time in various areas of the service, including relieving as a 911 Communicator, shift clerk, working at the front desk, and assisting with Release of Information duties. She then worked as a Special Constable for more than four years.
As a Special Constable, Angela transported people in custody to and from the courthouse, provided court security, collected fingerprints for several service initiatives, and assisted the court office.
Angela says a career in policing always appealed to her. She loves helping people and being part of a team atmosphere, and policing gives her the opportunity to do so. She says, “I find it very challenging at times, but the payoff is worth it. I hope I can help the community to the best of my ability and create positive relationships through calls for service.”
Angela obtained her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a minor in psychology and geography from Lake Superior State University. After graduating, she was as an occasional teacher for the Huron Superior Catholic District School Board and spent a year teaching Grade One in Fort Albany First Nation, a community which is only accessible by plane.
Angela has also volunteered on the Women in Crisis Board of Directors for five years. She says she volunteers with many inspiring people, and she hopes to apply what she learns to her career as a police officer.
In her down time, Angela enjoys staying active with her family, playing recreational volleyball, outdoor activities, and cooking.
Are you interested in a career in policing? Visit www.saultpolice.ca/careers for more info!
Julia has been a Special Constable with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service since March 2023. She says her favourite thing about working here is the diversity of her job and how every day is different: “One day you’re doing fingerprints, and the next you might be doing subpoenas, court, night shift, or bail.”
Julia was born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie and earned her Police Foundations diploma at Sault College and Bachelor of Arts in Law and Justice at Algoma University.
Outside of work, Julia likes cross country skiing, tenting, reading, baking, and hand knitting blankets. She also likes to spend time at Steel City MMA & Jiujitsu where she has been training in MMA and jiu jitsu for almost four years and has earned her four-stripe white belt.
Fun fact: Julia competed in (and won!) her first MMA fight in September 2022!
Are you interested in a career in policing? Visit www.saultpolice.ca/careers for more info!
Jaimie has been a police officer with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service since 2020.
Born in New York, she grew up in Thunder Bay, Ontario. She studied at Lakehead University, earning an undergrad degree in Political Science. Following her studies at Lakehead, she successfully complete post graduate studies in Advanced Law Enforcement and Investigations at Niagara College. Before joining the Sault Police Jaimie was managing a retail store in Niagara Falls.
Currently assigned to Investigation Services as a Detective, she has also spent time in Patrol Services. A former manager of a retail outlet, Jaimie says it is rewarding to be a friendly face when someone is having their worst day.
Fun Fact: Jaimie is an avid fan of Formula 1 racing. Her favourite driver is Daniel Riccardo.
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Sandra is the Payroll and Accounts Receivable Clerk. Her responsibilities include payroll inquiries, false alarm inquiries as well as invoicing. Sandra studied sciences at Algoma University before beginning her Police Services career in 2001 as a Shift Clerk and 911 Dispatcher.
Sandra has worked in various departments throughout the service including CPIC, Records Clerk, and Front Desk Information Services. She previously served as the Sault Ste. Marie Police Association Civilian representative for 5 years.
Sandra currently serves as an elected Trustee with the Huron Superior Catholic District School Board. On Saturday mornings, you can find her on the radio alongside her husband Lou on Oldies 93.
An avid traveler, Sandra has been all over the world with her next adventure being a trip to Europe on a river boat cruise on the Rhine River. When not travelling or working, Sandra loves a good book and time with family.
Jeremy has been a police officer with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service since January 2009.
Born in California, Jeremy spent most of his childhood in Elliot Lake before moving to Sault Ste. Marie to play for the Soo Greyhounds in 1993.
A former professional hockey player, Jeremy became an officer because he enjoys a team atmosphere, staying involved with his community, and the variety of career growth policing offers. Jeremy is currently assigned as the Sergeant of the Central Support Bureau. In that unit, they investigate crimes reported online, maintain the wandering and vulnerable person registry, and conduct follow-up investigations.
Jeremy has also worked in Patrol Services and as a member of the Emergency Services Unit.
When not at work, Jeremy enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids, fishing, and hunting. He also coached minor hockey for many years.
Fun Fact: Jeremy spent parts of 15 seasons playing professional hockey, including 207 games in the National Hockey League. He spent one season playing professionally in Finland and was able to travel around Europe.
Devin is a Constable currently assigned to Patrol Services.
Born in Sault Ste. Marie, Devin grew up in western Canada, primarily in Vancouver, British Columbia.
He was sworn in as an officer in April 2023, part of an eight-person recruit class, one of the largest in Sault Police history.
He joined the service after spending six years as a correctional officer at the Algoma Treatment and Remand Centre. Prior to that Devin worked in the trades in western Canada. Spending time in Albert, Saskatchewan and British Columbia doing carpentry and working in the oil and gas industry.
A father of one, Devin enjoys staying active. He plays hockey and snowboards in the winter and plays slo-pitch and golf in the summer.
Fun Fact: Growing up in Vancouver, Devin is a fan of the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League.
Dan is a Constable in the Sault Police Canine Unit.
Dan graduated from the Law and Security program at Sault College in 1993. Two years later, he joined the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service where he started his career in Uniform Patrol. Since then, he has had a diverse career – working in the Emergency Services Unit, as a High School Liaison, in Investigation Services, and more until he found his calling as a handler in the Canine Unit in 2012.
Dan underwent intensive training with the Ontario Provincial Police to become a canine handler. An initial 18 weeks of training in tracking was followed by another five weeks for drugs, guns, and ammunition training. There are ongoing training sessions throughout the year, every year, that Dan must attend with each of his three police service dogs.
Canine training is a daily requirement of Dan’s job. Each area the canine is trained in must continue to be worked on daily. Just like elite athletes who train each and every day to stay at peak performance, so too must a police canine. The police canines under Dan’s care – Justice, Hektor, and Red – all live at Dan’s home so they can be ready to attend a call at a moment’s notice.
Dan says while he has enjoyed working in all areas of policing, he has most enjoyed the Canine Unit. He says that even though it is a challenging role that requires a great deal of time and commitment (noting he owes his family immensely for their support and understanding), it is an incredibly rewarding career.
Cole is a Constable currently assigned to Patrol Services.
He was sworn in as an officer in December 2022 but began his career with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service in March 2021 as a Special Constable.
Cole says the time spent as a Special Constable gave him a foundation of knowledge about policing and reinforced his career goals of becoming a police officer. He says working on patrol means each shift has new challenges as every call for service is different.
Prior to joining the Sault Police Cole was a support work with Community Living Algoma assisting people with intellectual disabilities. In fact, Cole still volunteers at the food bank at St Vincent Place.
Cole is completing a Law and Justice degree at Algoma University after graduating from the Police Foundations program at Sault College.
Away from the office Cole is an avid outdoorsman, spending lots of time fishing and hunting with family and friends.
Aaron is a part-time Special Constable. In that role he provides security at the Sault Ste. Marie Courthouse, transports people in custody and fingerprints community members who are facing criminal charges.
Born in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, Aaron grew up on the Canadian side of the border in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. A Sault College graduate, he completed the Police Foundations and the Protection and Security Investigation programs.
Prior to joining the Sault Police, he worked security at the Station Mall and spent two years at the Arthur Funeral Home.
His career goal is to become an officer, but his time as a Special Constable has provided greater perspective into policing. Aaron says he now has a thorough understanding of the judicial system and has learned to be a better communicator. Part of his job is transporting and talking with people in custody.
When not at work Aaron enjoys time with family and friends, playing sports, particularly hockey, and hiking with his Border Collie Atlas.
Fun Fact: Aaron is a dual citizen of Canada and the United States of America.
Meet Sara! This is Sara's second year being a Summer Student with Sault Police. She helps us with all kinds of odd jobs - painting, lawn maintenance, filing, washing cruisers, picking up bicycles reported stolen, and more.
Sara was born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie and is the youngest of five. This fall, Sara will be entering her third year at Brock University, where she is majoring in psychology. She says the best part of working with Sault Police is the people (and when people bring in treats to share)!
In her free time, Sara likes to read, watch Criminal Minds, hang out with friends, and walk the Hub Trail.
Fun fact: Sara's favourite hockey player is the New Jersey Devils Jack Hughes! 🏒
Rob joined the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service in 1998 after serving two years with the Ontario Provincial Police in Burk’s Falls.
While Rob was born in Nova Scotia, he was raised in Sault Ste. Marie and spent most of his life here. He became interested in a career in policing out of a desire to help his community and the people in it.
Rob has had a diverse career with the Sault Police. Currently he is the supervisor of the Community Mobilization Unit, which includes the Mobile Crisis Rapid Response Team (MCRRT) and Community Safety Officers. A former member of the Emergency Services Unit (ESU), he served as a bomb technician as part of the Explosive Disposal Unit. He has also taught at Canadian Police College and Ontario Police College.
In his free time, Rob enjoys camping, ATVs, and fishing. He also considers himself a barbecue-afficionado.
Fun fact: In 2010 Rob was assigned to work at the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver as a bomb tech!
Adam joined the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service in 2022 after serving 17 years with the York Regional Police Service.
A graduate of Police Foundations at Sault College, he was hired by York in 2005. Throughout his policing career Adam has worked as a constable, answering daily calls for service.
He made the decision with his family to explore coming home to Sault Ste. Marie after living and working in southern Ontario. He says he wanted to feel connected to the community he serves. Previously Adam did not live in the community he was serving, and returning home allows him to build deeper relationships with the people in our community.
When he isn’t patrolling the community in a police car, Adam is a sports Dad, driving his two kids to their activities. He enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, camping, boating, fishing, and hunting.
Sarah is the Investigation Services Clerk. She provides administrative support in the day to day operations for all detectives and is also the administrative support for major cases such as homicides. Sarah also attends on-scene as a critical incident scribe for major occurrences.
Sarah was born in southern Ontario but grew up in Sault Ste. Marie and Montreal River Harbour. She attended Wilfrid Laurier University and obtained her Honours Bachelor in English Literature. She has worked for the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service since 2013 and has had the opportunity to learn a wide variety of jobs within the organization.
Sarah’s favourite part about working within the Service is the awesome people she works with and being able to see a different side of the community. There is always a problem to solve and a challenge to overcome.
Sarah is an avid reader and gamer and happy to spout Lord of the Rings or serial killer facts at anyone within earshot.
Chris has been a Constable with the Sault Police since 2016 but started his career as a Special Constable.
A graduate of the Police Foundations Law and Security program at Sault College, Chris was hired the day after completing his degree in Criminal Justice at Algoma University.
He always aspired to become a police officer, and working as a Special Constable provided a great learning environment to learn about the profession. Born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, as a kid, Chris remembers having positive interactions with officers while in elementary school. Then in high school, he went on several ride alongs with officers who were answering calls for service.
Chris says the best part of the profession is the camaraderie and team atmosphere. You work with good people and build strong bonds as you serve the community in a positive way. Aside from working in Court Services as a Special Constable, Chris is assigned to Patrol Services, and during the warmer months enjoys getting into the community as part of Bicycle Patrols.
When not answering calls for service, Chris loves to spend time with his family, camping, and hiking, basically anything that gets him out of the house.
Fun Fact: While studying at Algoma University, Chris played varsity soccer for the Algoma U Thunderbirds.
Matt was hired as a police officer with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service in 2009.
After graduating from the Fire Protection Engineering program at Seneca College and earning a degree from the University of Cincinnati, Matt spent four years fighting forest fires with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.
His career plan was to become a firefighter, but he decided to follow in his dad’s footsteps, who was a Sault Police officer for 34 years. Since joining the service, he was worked in Patrol, was a member of the Emergency Services Unit for a decade. While a member of the ESU he was a team leader and worked with the Canine Unit to help train Police Service Dogs.
His Dad’s influence was important in his decision to become an officer, but Matt says the career provides great opportunities for continued learning through specialized and ongoing training and has provided his wife and two children with a great lifestyle.
When not training officers in his current role in Training Services, Matt enjoys spending time with his family on their pontoon boat, and hunting and fishing. He says he once caught a 15-pound lake trout. He did not say where he caught it, we asked.
Fun Fact: A former junior hockey player, Matt played for the Blind River Beavers, Aurora Tigers and Streetsville Derbys.
Ray joined the Sault Police in January of 1992. As the Sergeant in Traffic Services, Ray supervises two other officers to conduct speed and traffic enforcement. All of them are Level 4 Collision Reconstructionist, training at the Ontario and Toronto Police Colleges.
Always interested in policing and the military growing up in Sault Ste. Marie, he has fond memories of officers visiting his elementary school. A family member was an officer in Timmins, and always looked forward to asking him about his job. One of his favourite TV shows was Chips, about the California Highway Patrol, little did he know he would get to drive police motorcycles as part of his job in Traffic Services.
Ray has a degree in Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement from Lake Superior State University. Before joining the Sault Police, he was in the Army as an Artillery Officer, where he continued as a reservist in the 49th (Sault Ste Marie) Field Regiment until retiring with the rank of Major in 2015. He also served as a Sergeant in the OPP Auxiliary Unit for several years before becoming an officer.
Ray says the best part about the job is the variety of experiences and challenges each day brings. Within the Police Service there are so many ways to serve your community.
During his more than 30 years as an officer, he has spent time as a Patrol Officer, Service Armourer, Containment Team member, Instructor at the Ontario Police College, Detective, Firearms Instructor, Motorcycle Officer, Snowmobile Officer, Patrol Sergeant, and Traffic Sergeant.
When not at work he enjoys camping with his family, riding his Harley, and hunting.
Fun Fact: In 1991 while he was in the Army, he was on an exchange visit with a British affiliated regiment, where he met Princess Diana who was their Honourary Colonel at the time.
Todd is a Special Constable and is the Trial and Security Supervisor. He is responsible for the security of everyone attending and working in the Sault Ste. Marie Courthouse, including the public, prisoners, and judges. Todd ensures there is always adequate staffing of police personnel in the courthouse and initiates the accused legal process within the court system, which is called swearing to information, as well as keeping track of the subpoena database.
In his spare time, Todd enjoys golfing and is an avid Soo Greyhound fan and enjoys attending games at the GFL Memorial Gardens.
Prior to working at the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service Todd worked road construction for 11 years and has two degrees from Lake Superior State University; Data Processing and Police Foundations.
Emily began her career with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service in 2001. Before being sworn in as a police officer, she spent four years in correction services.
Born and raised in The City of Sault Ste. Marie, a traumatic event in Emily’s childhood spurred her passion to serve the community. A friend of hers was murdered; from that day on, she was committed to supporting victims and catching those who victimize others.
Currently, Emily is a Constable in the Community Mobilization Unit. In this role as a Community Safety Officer, she works closely with community members to support public safety initiatives. This includes playing a crucial role in planning public events like Police Week and honouring community members at the annual Community Night Awards ceremony.
Through her work in this unit, she was involved in some of the most rewarding work of her career. She became close to, and helped mentor, a teen who was battling a drug addiction. Through this relationship, Emily supported them to get clean. This teen now works with at-risk youth and shares their journey as a motivational speaker. She says her work in local schools and supporting youth in the community has been a career highlight.
Prior to her current assignment, Emily has enjoyed a varied career, answering calls for service as a member of Patrol Services, as well as investigative work as a Detective in the Drug Enforcement Unit and Investigation Services.
When not putting on the uniform and supporting the community, she enjoys camping and watching her daughter play soccer.
Fun Fact: Emily speaks Italian! Salut
Rodney has been a police officer with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service since 1999. Recently promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant leading a Platoon on Patrol Services, he spent a number of years in the Emergency Services Unit and in Community Services, where he would interact with students at school, support community events and was a spokesperson for Sault Police.
Growing up in Goulais, Rodney says he always respected and looked up to police officers. “Their commitment to the community and the safety of others inspired me to support and serve the community and have positive interactions with the people we serve.”
Before becoming an officer, Rodney graduated from the corrections, law and security program at Sault College and earned a bachelor’s in criminal justice degree from Lake Superior State University.
When not leading his platoon from the Staff Sergeant’s office, Rodney loves to spend time with his family, fishing, boating, and travelling.
Fun Fact: Rodney has seen the band Iron Maiden perform live seven times! And yes, he did have the hair style to match.
Troy began his career with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service in 2006. He has worked in many areas of the service since been sworn in as a police officer. Currently assigned to Patrol Services, has also spent time in the Community Mobilization Unit spending time in schools, community hubs and has creating strong ties with the community, including local First Nation. He is a member of our Provincial Liaison Team which helps keep lines of communication flowing between large crowds during demonstrations and police and he is part of the Bicycle Patrol Unit.
Before joining Sault Police Troy earned a Parks Management Diploma from Lambton College in Sarnia, worked with S&T as a project manager and with the public works department in his hometown of Thessalon.
Pursuing a career in policing gave Troy an opportunity to be involved in the community and be a positive role model. He says “Police officers are leaders in a community. I enjoy meeting with the people we serve and building strong relationships.”
When not answering calls for service, and mentoring new officers, Troy spends time at camp relaxing lake side and producing maple syrup.
Fun fact – Troy is one of the most senior officials in the Ontario Hockey League, having just finished his 18th season as a linesman.
Logan started his policing career in 2017 with the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service. Looking to move closer to home, Logan grew up in Leeburn, just outside of Echo Bay, he was hired to join the Sault Police in April 2021.
Before starting his policing career, he studied and graduated from Sault College, Lake Superior State University and Algoma University. After his post-secondary studies, he worked as a Park Warden, spending time in Algonquin Park.
Currently Logan is a member of the Emergency Services Unit (ESU). This specialty unit responds to some of the most serious calls for service in our community. Staying up to date on professional practices is a big part of being a member of ESU, the team is always training.
When not answer calls for service, Logan spends a lot of time in the outdoors hiking, snowboarding, and kayaking. His favourite place to kayak is along the expansive Lake Superior shoreline.
Gary is the Fleet and Building Technician. This role with Sault Police is quite large. It includes all building maintenance and supplies, and the entire fleet of police vehicles. This includes purchasing, planning for equipment installations and repairs and maintenance of all vehicles. Uniform and equipment orders for officers is also part of this position, and Gary is always working with venders and contractors to ensure the service receives the items it needs timely.
Gary is a certified tradesman and has been in building management for more than 25 years. Gary’s experience is varied, spending time working at Algoma Steel, Searchmont Resort, and various construction projects.
Away from work, Gary enjoys taking care of his backyard, doing yard work and gardening. He also enjoys visiting his daughters and granddaughter out of town. Gary’s favourite part about working at the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is that the days never drag on, everyday there is something new to do and a new challenge to take on.
Lyndsey has been a Police Constable with Sault Police for seven years. Her role in Patrol Services includes answering daily calls for service when people call 911 for assistance. When interacting with community members she will listen to concerns, provide information, educate community members and work to deescalate situations.
Before joining Sault Police Lyndsey was a teacher in Australia and spent time teaching children new sports, including kung fu.
Wanting to have a positive impact on her hometown of Sault Ste. Marie when she returned home, Lyndsey applied to be a police officer. She feels her job is integral to keeping the community safe for her children, family, and friends.
Lyndsey says her favourite part about being a police officer is “Giving her children and the community a positive role model to look up to. Having knowledge of all aspects of the community gives me a greater appreciation for the work we do as a police service to support people in times of need.”
Robin is a 911 Communicator, also known as a dispatcher, and has been with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service since 2000.
Before joining Sault Police, Robin graduated from the Office Administration program at Sault College. While completing her studies, she did a placement with Sault Police. The placement sparked her interest in the policing profession.
Robin became a full-time member in 2007. She says there is something new to experience each day, and the camaraderie of the shift is crucial when dealing with emergency situations. “Working with the same people creates strong bonds and allows us to support each other in times of crisis.” She adds, “We experience intense situations during our 48 hours together each week. It truly is like a second family.”
When not dispatching officers to calls, Robin enjoys spending time with family and friends at camp and exploring Provincial Parks and hiking off the beaten path north of the city. An animal lover, Robin has one cat, Miss Annie Boots.
Fun Fact: Robin loves to sing karaoke. Her go to song is I Love Rock and Roll.
Luigi started his career with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service in 2014.
Prior to joining Sault Police, he graduated from the Concurrent Education Program at Sault College and earned a Degree in Education from Lake Superior State University. He spent time as a supply teacher with both the Algoma District School Board and Huron Superior Catholic District School Board, teaching math and science.
Luigi transitioned to policing because he wants to help others in the community and continue to be a positive role model for his hometown. In the 9 years as a police officer, he has worked as a member of Patrol Services, where he is currently assigned, and as a Detective in the Drug Enforcement Unit. A former Chief’s Coin recipient for administering CPR to someone at a Soo Greyhounds game, Luigi is now serving as a coach officer on Patrol, helping to mentor new officers on the job.
When not answering calls for service throughout the community, he enjoys boating, spending time with family and travelling the world. Luigi has travelled around the world, including to Italy, Greece, and Hawaii.
Fun fact: Luigi learned to surf while visiting Hawaii.
Jenna is a part-time Special Constable, which includes providing security at the Courthouse, transporting prisoners and fingerprinting members of the public and people facing criminal charges.
Born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, she graduated from the Police Foundations program at Sault College and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Law and Justice from Algoma University. Before joining Sault Police in September of 2022, Jenna worked as a housing support worker with the Canadian Mental Health Association and as a security professional at Sault Area Hospital.
Jenna’s career goal is to become a police officer, and becoming a Special Constable is providing valuable experience and an insight into policing as a profession.
Away from the office, Jenna loves to spend time with her dog Blue, a Shepherd Husky mix, especially hiking at Hiawatha Highlands.
Police Service Dog Justice became a member with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service in July 2012.
A German Shephard, Justice went through an initial 16-week initial training course with his handler Constable Dan Turco, followed by an additional five weeks of firearm and drug training. Justice is proficient in tracking people and locating drugs and weapons.
Just like every other professional, Justice trains regularly to keep his skills and his nose sharp. Although he is semi-retired, Justice still enjoys training and running after a ball. He is still a pup at heart.
While Justice has been on approximately 600 calls for service, including assisting in more than 200 arrests, there is one call that stands out among the rest. In 2014, Justice was called out to help locate a missing child, Caroline. It was a successful search, as they found Caroline safely, splashing and playing in a pond with water lilies. It was a busy day and Justice was called to help with another investigation. About a year later, Justice and Cst. Turco went to a school to speak with the students. Caroline was there, and Cst. Turco says “It was like Justice remembered her, he went right to her and licked her and she called him flowers.” Cst. Turco adds, “her mother was also at the school that day, and it was an emotional reunion because we did not meet the family on the day of the call. That is a memory Justice, and I won’t soon forget.”
With full-time retirement looming, Justice is no longer on call 24 hours per day, and he no longer needs to run through deep snow or swamps dealing with frigid or scorching temperatures or chasing criminals. Justice lives with Cst. Turco and his family. He enjoys going for leisurely walks, swimming in the lake on hot summer days, sleeping on whatever bed he wants and playing with his favourite ball.
Fun fact: March 20, 2023 is Justice’s 12th birthday!
Tracy was hired to work as an officer with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service in 1995. He has worked many areas of the service, including as a detective in the intelligence unit, street crime, Traffic Services and in Patrol Services. Currently, Tracy is a member of the Mobile Crisis Rapid Response Team (MCRRT). MCRRT partners an officer trained to support people in times of mental health crisis with a professional crisis worker. The teams are dispatched to non-violent calls and together get people the support and medical care they need.
Born in Thunder Bay, Tracy spent most of his youth in Bruce Mines. A graduate of the Police Foundations program at Sault College, he was inspired to become an officer because he respected and looked up to a neighbour he had while living in Schreiber who was an officer with the Ontario Provincial Police.
When not in uniform, Tracy enjoys spending time working on vehicles and in the outdoors hunting, fishing, boating, and camping with family and friends.
Adam was sworn in as a Police Officer with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service in May 2022. Prior to becoming an officer, he was a part of the Sault Police as a Special Constable, supporting Court Services.
Born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, he completed his post-secondary education locally as well. A graduate of Police Foundations at Sault College, Adam also has a degree in law and justice from Algoma University.
Currently assigned to Patrol Services Adam says each shift presents a different challenge, and the opportunity to be a positive role model in the community.
When not in uniform, Adam enjoys an active lifestyle playing sports like hockey and soccer, snowmobiling and hiking.
Lisa is the Executive Administrative Assistant for the Chief and Deputy Chief of Police. As part of her job, Lisa communicates with various community and law enforcement agencies, organizes, and schedules travel arrangements, and plans various events, functions, and conferences.
Lisa began her career with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service more than 35 years ago after graduating from the Executive Secretarial program at Sault College. The majority of Lisa’s career was spent in Court Services, preparing documents for legal proceedings, but she also spent time as a 911 Communicator early in her career.
When not at the office, Lisa enjoys reading, spending time outdoors at camp with family, and spending time with her children and grandbabies. The job is busy, but Lisa loves that there is always something new to learn, and she works with the best people.
Hired in August 2021, Patrick has spent his entire policing career in Patrol Services. Patrol officers, answer most of our calls for service. He says “Policing is different than I expected, but the evolving nature of the profession, and that there is always a way to better serve the community keep the career interesting each day.”
Before starting his career as an officer, Patrick studied at the University of Ottawa and Laurentian University. While in Sudbury at Laurentian he specialized in Psychology with a minor in gerontology. Gerontology is the study of older people and the issues associated with aging; we googled it. While a student Patrick was a varsity athlete, playing various infield positions for each school’s baseball team.
Originally from Kitchener, Ontario, Patrick says he always wanted to be a police officer. Supporting the community comes with the job, but he had an uncle who was an officer, and he always looked up to him and respected the career path he chose.
When not in uniform, Patrick enjoys staying active. He continues to play hockey, baseball, even volunteering to coach youth teams and finding the basket on local frisbee golf courses.
Beau began his policing career in 2006. He has spent all of his time as a Constable in Patrol Services, but most recently he has been supporting people in times of crisis as a member of the Mobile Crisis Rapid Response Team (MCRRT). MCRRT partners an officer trained to support people in times of mental health crisis with a professional crisis worker. The teams are dispatched to non-violent calls and together get people the support and medical care they need.
Prior to joining the Sault Police, Beau studied Police Foundations at Sault College and Criminal Justice Lake Superior State University. He also spent time as an Indigenous Community Youth Worker, and spent two years policing his home community of Batchewana First Nation with the Batchewana First Nation Police Service.
An avid hockey player, Beau played junior hockey with the Soo Thunderbirds of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League and spent more than a decade volunteering his time to coach minor hockey.
Hockey, and his interaction with some of his former coaches, who were police officers inspired Beau to embark on a career in policing. He says “I respected the way my coaches spent time with youth to support and guide us as young people.”
Away from the office, and when not at a local rink playing or coaching, Beau loves to spend time with his five children, family and take them camping whenever he can.
Drew is a 911 Communicator, also known as a dispatcher and has been with Sault Police for 16 years.
Prior to joining Sault Police, Drew studied Computer Programming at Sault College. He also worked with a local roadside assistance company, dispatching tow trucks to calls for service. Drew applied to work with the service because he was looking for an interesting and rewarding career.
When he became a full-time member, Drew was the first full-time male dispatcher in the history of the service. He also spent time as an Association Representative for the Sault Ste. Marie Police Association (SSMPA). The SSMPA is the union which represents most members of the service.
Fun fact: Drew makes the best queso!
Derek grew up in Sault Ste. Marie and was an avid athlete. He left home as a teenager to play junior hockey. After his playing career, Derek returned home and graduated from the Law and Security program at Sault College, then earned a Criminal Justice degree from Lake Superior State University.
He became a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service in 1999. Since then, Derek has worked in various roles including as a member of the Emergency Services Unit and years in investigation services in a variety of intelligence gathering roles. He was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 2017. Now, Derek is leading Uniform Recruiting and can be seen across the region looking for the next generation of Sault Police officers.
Away from the office, Derek enjoys time in nature, especially at his family camp.
Lindsey has been a Police Constable with Sault Police since 2017. Her role in Patrol Services includes answering daily calls for service when people call 911 for assistance. In the summer months she is often found patrolling the community on two wheels as part of the Bicycle Patrol Unit.
Before she was hired as a sworn member, she spent a year as a Special Constable supporting Court Services with prisoner transports and security of the courthouse and the cell area of the Police Services Building.
Lindsey knew from a young age she wanted to be a police officer, even going for ride alongs while still in high school. A graduate of the Police Foundations program at Sault College, she later attended Lake Superior State University and earned Bachelor of Science degree in criminology.
She says the uncertainty of each shift and each call for service are what she enjoys the most about the profession.
When not in uniform Lindsey enjoys staying active, playing ringette, she has spent time as a coach in the past, cycling, running, and snowshoeing. She spends a lot of time in the outdoors camping and fishing with her husband.
David grew up north of Sault Ste. Marie in Wawa, Ontario.
He has been “on the road” working in Patrol Services since graduating from the Ontario Police College in May 2021.
After graduating from École Saint-Joseph de Wawa David moved to Sault Ste. Marie to attend Algoma University, earning a degree in sociology and in law and justice. Along with studying at Algoma U, David was also a varsity athlete, competing in volleyball.
When not in a cruiser serving the community, David enjoys spending time in nature, fishing and hunting.
Fun fact: David has been described as the happiest person at the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service – after he has a coffee!
Marny is the CPIC (Canadian Police Information Centre) Optic Clerk. This is a central police database where Canada’s law enforcement agencies can access information for several matters. Marny’s job is to ensure all CPIC entries are accurate.
Prior to joining the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service in 2005 as a part-time civilian member, Marny attended Seneca College and Sheridan College, graduating with a business diploma. Not a fan of big city life in Mississauga, Marny moved home to Sault Ste. Marie. In 2008 Marny became a full-time member, and she believes she was meant to work with the Sault Police and considers it a dream job.
When not at work, Marny enjoys camping, especially at one of her favourite places, Pancake Bay.
Haydon is currently a Constable in Patrol Services. Prior to becoming an officer in December 2021, he spent about a year as a part-time civilian member, relieving in various areas of the service.
While working as a part-time member, Haydon’s experience working as a communicator, also known as a dispatcher, is what convinced him to become an officer. He says the team environment and camaraderie is a great part of the job.
Prior to working for the Sault Police, Haydon graduated from the Sault College aviation program. Fun fact, he is a certified pilot.
When not patrolling the community in a cruiser, Haydon enjoys hunting, hiking, fishing, basically anything outdoors, and of course playing pick-up hockey as a goaltender.
Brett Norton is a Constable in Patrol Services, assigned there after graduating from the Ontario Police College in May 2022.
Brett is a former Information Technology professional, having worked in IT for 8 years with the Algoma District School Board. Looking for a career change, the Sault College graduate, chose policing because of the daily fulfilment and enjoyment of the career.
Since becoming an officer, he has enjoyed the camaraderie and team focused environment. He knows each day will bring something new, and he is excited to get in his cruiser for every shift.
When not serving the community, Brett enjoys playing slo-pitch and spending time in nature, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and driving his ATV.
Fun Fact: Brett is a musician, he plays drums.
Samantha has been a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service since October 2021. In that time, she has worked in various civilian roles, including 911 communicator and administrative roles such as a shift clerk.
Born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Samantha studied pre-health science at Sault College and spent time working at the courthouse as a clerk and recorder.
When not answering calls in dispatch, Samantha spends a lot of time taking part in activities with her son and playing volleyball.
Fun Fact: Samantha use to race moto-cross professionally across Canada and the United States, including a top 10 finish at provincial championships.
John serves as a Constable in Patrol Services and has done so since coming home to Sault Ste. Marie in January 2022.
Prior to joining the Sault Police, John served more than 14 years with the Ontario Provincial Police West Region, specifically Huron County.
Born and raised in the Sault, John is a graduate of the Police Foundations program at Sault College.
When not in a cruiser patrolling the community, John plays slo-pitch baseball and has spent time as a volunteer hockey coach.
Fun Fact: John classifies himself as a die-hard Toronto Blue Jays and Colorado Avalanche fan. Yes, he is still glowing in the glory of the Avalanche’s 2022 Stanley Cup victory.
Mackenzie is a Constable in Patrol Services and has been since becoming an officer in December 2019.
Prior to becoming an officer, Mackenzie obtained a Bachelor of Sciences Degree in Criminology from Lake Superior State University.
She has extensive family history with policing. Her brother is an officer, and her grandfather retired after serving with Sault Police. To confirm her interest in policing, Mackenzie spent time as a summer student while attending University and was a Special Constable working in Court Services for a year and a half.
Mackenzie says, “the job on patrol offers a new challenge each day, and the opportunity to help and support the people of this community.”
When not in a cruiser patrolling the community, she spends time in the outdoors snowmobiling and with her dogs Lily and Juice exploring local trails and provincial parks.
Fun fact: both of Mackenzie’s dogs are rescues. She says “adopt, don’t shop”
Cole began his career with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service in March 2021 as a Special Constable.
The day to day of a Special Constable includes providing Courthouse Security, transporting people in custody, and taking fingerprints.
Prior to joining the Sault Police Cole was a support work with Community Living Algoma assisting people with intellectual disabilities and volunteering at the food bank at St. Vincent Place Sault Ste. Marie.
Cole is completing a Law and Justice degree at Algoma University after graduating from the Police Foundations program at Sault College.
Away from the office Cole enjoys being in nature with friends in family, especially fishing and hunting.
To learn more about career opportunities at Sault Police visit the link in the bio.
Shawn has been a Police Constable with the Sault Ste. Marie Police since May 2021. Following his graduation from the Sault College Police Foundations program, Shawn obtained a Law and Justice Degree from Algoma University.
Shawn has worked in several areas with the service. He began as a volunteer Auxiliary member in 2018. In this role Shawn would help with special events under the supervision of a sworn member and learn more about policing by shadowing officers.
He worked as a Special Constable in Court Services as well, conducting prisoner transports, fingerprint services and provide court security.
Shawn’s family has a strong history in policing, and this was a contributing factor why he pursued the profession; to follow in those footsteps. The variety the career provides, and the uncertainty of each shift are Shawn’s favourite aspects of his day to day, “You don’t know what’s going to happen any time you put your uniform on.”
Fun Fact: French is Shawn’s first language, and he taught the language as a supply teacher prior to joining Sault Police.
Derek began his career with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service in 2011. Prior to joining Sault Police, he was a commercial contractor Algoma Steel.
Currently assigned to Patrol Services, he often works a relieving Sergeant. He spent time as a Detective with Investigation Services, as the Biker Enforcement Officer and working within the Crime Suppression and Drug Enforcement Units.
Derek says, “it was a life-long dream of mine to be a police officer, I have always admired and respected those who wear the uniform and serve their community.” Derek was named the Officer of the Year for 2020 as he went above and beyond to help a young person in our community in need of guidance and support.
When he isn’t patrolling the city, Derek spends time in the outdoors, fishing, hunting and going to camp with his wife and their daughter.
Sherri began her policing career in 2006 with the Durham Regional Police Service. After a year in Southern Ontario, she came home to the North to work with the Sault Police.
Sherri studied Police Foundations at Sault College and Criminal Justice at Lake Superior State University. Currently assigned to Patrol Services, she has had various roles with the Police Service, including time as a Detective with the Drug Enforcement Unit and Investigation Services.
As a Constable on the road, Sherri enjoys the uncertainty of each shift, patrolling the downtown core and the challenge of high priority calls for service. As a veteran member of the Police Service, she takes pride in mentoring new recruits and sharing her experiences with newer officers. After more than 16 years as an officer, Sherri finds the career motivating and working with her colleagues who have become like family.
Working in Patrol provides Sherri with great work, life balance. She loves to stay active, staying physically fit, playing sports like hockey and baseball, and enjoying the outdoors with her son, whether its snowmobiling camping or fishing.
Paul is a Constable in Patrol Services and has been in the position since May 2021.
Born and raised in the Sault, Paul studied Police Foundations at Cambrian College, then following graduation he received a Criminal Justice degree from Lake Superior State University in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.
Following graduation Paul worked as a Corrections Officer for more than four years. His family has strong ties to the justice sector, his brother is a Constable with the Sault Police, his dad worked in correction services and his grandfather was once a member of the Police Services Board. Paul says his family history played a small role in his pursuit of the profession, but the strongest factor was a rewarding career of building trust and positive relationships in the community he grew up in.
When not answering calls for service, Paul spends much of his time with family, friends, and his golden retriever Lucy. Paul likes to stay active by camping, playing hockey and golfing.
Monique is a 911 communicator, also known as a dispatcher. After graduating from Sault College as an adult student in the Executive Office Administration Program, Monique worked at Algoma Public Health as a systems manager, then as a manager with Brantford Housing. Feeling the call of her hometown, she moved back to Sault Ste. Marie and began her career with Sault Police.
As a 911 Communicator Monique answers incoming emergency calls, dispatches police, fire and/or paramedics to calls for service, monitors the emergency radio channels and assists callers in times of need.
To learn more about career opportunities at Sault Police visit www.saultpolice.ca/careers
Angela has been with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service for more than seven years. During her first three years she worked as part-time Civilian Relief staff. That position has a variety of duties, including relieving as a 911 Communicator, and various administrative positions as a shift clerk, working at the front desk, and assisting with Release of Information duties.
Angela is currently a Special Constable, now with more than four years of experience. Daily, Angela conducts prisoner transport to and from the courthouse, provides court security, collects fingerprints for several Service initiatives and assists the court office.
Angela obtained her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a minor in psychology and geography from Lake Superior State University. Following graduation, she was as an occasional teacher for the Huron Superior Catholic District School Board and spent a year teaching Grade One in Fort Albany First Nation, a community which can only be accessed by plane.
In her down time, Angela enjoys staying active with her family. She plays recreational volleyball, enjoys skiing, cross country and downhill, and camping with her children and family. Currently, Angela is an Executive Member on the board of Women in Crisis Algoma. Angela’s favourite part of her job is her colleagues and the opportunity to meet new people every day.
Nick joined the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service in November 2021, after serving with the Brantford Police Service for about two years. Born and raised in the Sault, Nick says “I can’t remember a time where I didn’t want to be a police officer.” A Sault College graduate, Nick studied Police Foundations and Natural Resources and Environmental Law. Following his graduation, Nick worked with the Ministry of Natural Resources for a few years before being hired by the Brantford Police Service.
Nick is an avid athlete, and enjoys playing basketball, baseball, golf, curling as well as hunting and fishing. Nick was a member of the Sault College Cougars basketball and curling teams, and still curls competitively. In April 2022 Nick travelled with his teammates to Nova Scotia, representing Northern Ontario at the Canadian Police Curling Championship.
Mike is a Constable in Patrol Services, and has been since starting with the Service in April 2021. Mike is a graduate of Confederation College in Thundery Bay, where he studied Aircraft maintenance. Following his graduation Mike worked as an aircraft maintenance engineer for Air Canada in Toronto, and later worked at the Bar River Airport in Echo Bay. After moving his family north, Mike successfully applied to be an officer with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service.
As an officer on Patrol, Mike begins his shift by receiving his assignment from his Sergeant, collecting all his equipment and drives a cruiser into the community to conduct patrols and answer calls for service. In his time with the Service, Mike says the team atmosphere is his favourite part of the job.
Growing up in Kitchener, Mike spent hours on the basketball court and earned a spot on his College team. Mike won a championship while coaching youth in Southern Ontario and spent time volunteering with Steel City Slam in the Sault. When not on the court or at work, Mike likes to tee it up at area golf courses and spend time with his children.
Sandra is the Release of Information clerk. Her job is to review requests for information from the public, lawyers, and insurance companies. Part of this is to redact information that cannot be released, such as information which can compromise a person’s privacy. Sandra says, “it is an interesting job. Each request is different, it keeps me thinking, like putting the pieces of a puzzle together.”
Prior to joining the Sault Police Service, Sandra attended Sault College, studying Computer Programmer Analyst. Her diploma led to work with the Ministry of Natural Resources updating outdated software, then with the Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre producing online voting maps.
Looking for more career stability, Sandra successfully applied with the Sault Police Service in 2007. Sandra has worked in many areas of the service including as a 911 dispatcher, Investigation Services clerk, and in her current role as an ROI clerk. She has also received training to relieve in various areas of the Service, including Court Services.
Away from the office, Sandra loves spending time with her husband and son especially when they go camping and to theme parks.
Hunter is a part-time Special Constable, which includes providing security at the Courthouse, transporting prisoners and fingerprinting members of the public and people facing criminal charges.
He grew up "down the line" in Thessalon, Ontario and spent five years as a volunteer firefighter. Prior to joining the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service, Hunter studied Fish and Wildlife for two years at Sault College, followed by a year of studying Environmental Law. Hunter worked for a rescuing service, where he would rescue people from confined spaces and heights.
Away from the office, Hunter loves to be in the outdoors hunting, fishing, and exercising and spending time camping with family and friends. Fun fact: Hunter can and enjoys playing guitar!
Jenna is a Constable working in Patrol Services. She began working with Sault Police in December 2021.
Jenna was born and raised in Chatham-Kent, Ontario and studied Human Resources at Fanshawe College in London, Ontario. Jenna loves the outdoors, so living in Northern Ontario was a big reason why she applied to become an officer in Sault Ste. Marie.
When she isn’t serving the community on Patrol, Jenna enjoys hiking, fishing, camping, snowshoeing, and skiing. Her trusty sidekick, a German shorthaired pointer, is always by her side when she is exploring the outdoors in and around the Sault.
Jenna enjoys working with Sault Police because as a smaller Service, you get to know the people better and build great relationships.
Stacie is a 911 dispatcher and has been with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service for six years. Part of her duties include answering emergency 911 calls for service, dispatching officers to calls, and managing the business line.
Stacie grew up in Indiana and spent four years in the military, and some time as a police officer. After moving to Canada, Stacie began her career with Sault Police as a member of the part-time relief staff, relieving in various areas of the Service. She is now a full-time 911 dispatcher.
Stacie's favourite part of working for the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is her coworkers, she says “they help keep me calm after experiencing high priority emergency calls and stressful situations.”
When not answering 911 calls, Stacie enjoys spending time with her two kids, going to camp, swimming, painting, and reading.
Fun fact: she is a HUGE Harry Potter fan! Yes, she has been sorted by the sorting hat - better be GRYFFINDOR!
To learn more about career opportunities at Sault Police visit www.saultpolice.ca/careers
Amanda is in her second year with the Sault Police Service as a summer student. In the time with the service, she takes care of small maintenance issues around the Police Services Building such as lawn maintenance, painting, picking up bicycles reported stolen, and washing cruisers.
During her time in 2021, Amanda took on a major role with our Online Auction, taking pictures of items, writing descriptions of the items, and uploading unclaimed found and seized items for the online auction on saultpolice.ca.
Amanda is entering her 4th year at Algoma University studying a double major in Law and Justice and Political Science with a minor in Psychology. In her free time, Amanda enjoys going to the gym, playing with her dog, hiking, travelling, and hanging out with friends. Her favourite part about working at the Sault Ste. Marie police service is the people, everyone she interacts with is nice and welcoming.
Owen is a part-time Special Constable. Some responsibilities of the role include providing security at the Sault Ste. Marie Courthouse, prisoner transportation, and fingerprinting community members and people who have been charged with an offence.
A Sault College graduate of the Police Foundations program, Owen has been with the Service for about a year. His career goal is to become an officer and his time as a Special Constable is giving him valuable experience and insight into law enforcement.
Away from the Courthouse and work, Owen enjoys an active lifestyle, bike riding, walks and spending time with family and friends at camp.