Grey Bruce OPP officially have a new detachment commander.
Inspector Marla Barfoot has been the interim detachment commander since July 2024.
She takes over from from Inspector Paul Richardson, who is now a Major Critical Incident Commander in Central Region.
Barfoot says in a statement, “I am incredibly honoured and excited to take on the role of Detachment Commander for the Grey Bruce OPP.”
A statement from the OPP says, Barfoot has 20 years of policing experience, and was born and raised in Grey Bruce.
She began her career with the OPP as a summer student at the Sauble Beach detachment while attending the University of Guelph.
She began her uniform career in Essex County and later served in South Bruce before joining Grey Bruce OPP in 2023.
Barfoot says, “Having grown up and having so many community ties here, Grey Bruce holds a special place in my heart. I am looking forward to working collaboratively with all the dedicated members of the detachment and with our community partners. My goal is to ensure we continue to deliver the high level of service that the citizens and visitors of Grey Bruce expect and deserve.”
