Victoria police name new chief

Frank Elsner comes from Greater Sudbury Police Service, replaces Jamie Graham at the end of December

  • Oct. 10, 2013 9:00 a.m.
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The Victoria Police board has chosen a new chief to replace Jamie Graham.

Frank Elsner, current Police Chief of the Greater Sudbury Police Service, will take the helm at VicPD on Dec. 31, when Graham retires.

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