From TheGlobeAndMail.com…
Ottawa Police Chief Peter Sloly has resigned from his position amid intense criticism from politicians and local residents on how his force has responded to ongoing demonstrations in the nation’s capital.
Ottawa Police Board Chair Diane Deans said Tuesday that Mr. Sloly is “no longer employed” with the Ottawa Police Service. She said no further comment would be made on this labour relations matter. Deputy police chief Steve Bell will be interim chief until further notice, she added.
In a statement posted to Twitter, Mr. Sloly defended his response to the convoy protests in Ottawa, saying he did everything possible to keep the capital safe and put an end to the “unprecedented and unforeseeable crisis.” He said he is confident the force is now better positioned to end the occupation after acquiring new resources, enforcement tools and the establishment of the Integrated Command Centre.
