Vernon White (politician)

Vernon Darryl White (born February 21, 1959) is a Canadian senator, and former chief of the Ottawa Police Service.[1]

The Honourable

Vernon Darryl White
Vernon White in September 2016.
Senator for Ontario
Assumed office
February 20, 2012
Nominated byStephen Harper
Appointed byDavid Johnston
Personal details
Born (1959-02-21) February 21, 1959
New Waterford, Nova Scotia
Political partyCanadian Senators Group
Other political
affiliations		Conservative
(2012—2019)

As chief, he was responsible for community law enforcement in Canada's national capital city. He had been chief of police for the Durham Regional Police Service and succeeded Vince Bevan on May 22, 2007.[2]

Before becoming chief of police for the Durham Regional Police Service, he served 24 years in the ranks of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, including as Assistant Commissioner for Information and Identification, in the Ottawa region. White also has experience in various communities across Canada.

White has a Professional Doctorate in Police Leadership from Charles Sturt University, a Masters in Conflict Studies from Royal Roads University, a Bachelor Arts Degree in Sociology and Psychology from Acadia University, and a diploma in Business Administration.[2]

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper appointed White to the Senate on January 6, 2012,[3][4] with effect from February 20, 2012, allowing him to complete his term as Ottawa police chief. On November 4, 2019, Senator White joined the Canadian Senators Group and, since the CSG, like the ISG requires non-partisanship and refraining from all political party activities, left the Conservative Party of Canada.[5]

In January 2021, White confirmed that he travelled to Finland to visit his spouse's parents on December 28, 2020, contrary to public health advice to avoid international travel amid the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada. White said that he was quarantining for 10 days and getting two COVID-19 tests per Finland's pandemic guidelines.[6]

References
  1. "Durham police chief to lead Ottawa force". CBC News. February 28, 2007. Retrieved August 23, 2015.
  2. "Ottawa Police Services Board announces new Chief of Police". March 2, 2007. Archived from the original on February 6, 2007. Retrieved March 5, 2007.
  3. "Senators called". Canada Gazette. January 21, 2012.
  4. "Harper appoints 7 new senators". CBC News. January 6, 2012. Retrieved May 26, 2018.
  5. "Senators List". Senate of Canada. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
  6. Pratt, Chris (January 7, 2021). "Ontario Senator Vern White confirms he travelled overseas last month". CBC News. Retrieved January 7, 2021.


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