The Saanich Police Board is a statutory body created under the BC Police Act. The Board provides independent civilian oversight and governance, and is the employer, of the Saanich Police Department.
Board Members
- Jim Cambridge, Chair
- Shelley Allan, Vice Chair
- Mayor Dean Murdock
- Craig Morton
- Gurcharn Beckett
- Sean Dhillon
- Joanne Taylor
- Janine Theobald
- Rajiv Gandhi
As mandated by the BC Police Act, the Board consists of one member of Council, one member recommended by municipal council, and up to seven members of the community. All members, except the Council appointees, are appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. Board members are appointed for varying terms and may only serve a maximum of six years. The Board elects a Chair and Vice Chair every two years.
Board members are chosen to reflect the diversity of the community. Board members act in the best interest of the community and are independent from the police department and the municipal government
Meetings and Contact Information
Members of the public may attend the Board’s Public meetings held in person at 760 Vernon Avenue in the Kirby Room. Refer to the Meetings, Agendas and Minutes page for meeting schedule.
If you wish to speak as a delegation at one of the Board’s public meetings, you must first register as a delegation. For more information, please see the Delegations section.
Should you have any questions or concerns about the Governance of the Saanich Police Department or wish to contact the Board, please refer to our Contact Police Board page.
 The Board reserves the right to limit the number and type of delegations in accordance with the Board’s policies and procedures.
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