The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service Board is pleased to announce the promotion of William Freeman to Deputy Chief of Police.
“This is a proud day for myself and my family,” says Deputy Chief Freeman. “Policing is in my blood. My father served as a police officer and former Chief of Police, and multiple family members, including two uncles, my brother, and my son, have also chosen this profession. I want to thank the Board and Chief Duguay for entrusting me with this role, and I’m eager to continue the work of keeping this community safe.”
Deputy Chief Freeman joined the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service in 1998 and has served in a variety of leadership roles, including Supervisor of the Emergency Services Unit, Inspector of Support Services, which oversees much of the administrative functions of the Service, Inspector of Investigation Services, and most recently, Interim Deputy Chief of Police. His experience spans front-line operations, high-risk incident response, and investigative oversight.
“We believe Deputy Chief Freeman is well prepared to lead the operations of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service,” says Police Service Board Chair Nuala Kenny. “His extensive experience, from high-risk arrests to investigative leadership, gives him a well-rounded understanding of the Service today and where we aim to be in the future.”
“I have worked alongside Deputy Chief Freeman for nearly 30 years,” says Chief Brent Duguay. “Throughout his career he has risen through the ranks of the organization because of his professionalism, integrity, and commitment to public safety. I’m happy to have him as my Deputy as we lead the organization into the future.”
Deputy Chief Freeman was officially appointed at today’s Police Service Board meeting after signing a four-year contract and has immediately assumed his new duties.
An official swearing-in ceremony for the new Deputy Chief will take place in the coming weeks.
