Peterborough’s police chief is calling it a career.
Scott Gilbert has announced that effective Monday, he will be retiring.
Here is a complete statement issued by the police services board.
“On behalf of the Board, we acknowledge Scott’s accomplishments during his tenure ensuring that community safety was always priority number one. Scott has led the Service through significant changes over the past three and a half years. His work in advancing police accountability, adoption of new technologies and creating efficiencies in police community responses have resulted in a well- respected police service by citizens throughout the City of Peterborough, Lakefield and Cavan-Monaghan. The Board wishes him all the best in retirement”
– Les Kariunas, Chair, Peterborough Police Services Board
Deputy Chief, Tim Farquharson, has been appointed as Acting Chief.


