Donald James Ramer is a Canadian police officer who served as interim

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with the

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(TPS) from August 1, 2020 to December 19, 2022.

Education

Ramer graduated from the

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with a

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degree in English and history, and he did post-graduate studies in industrial relations and Ontario history.

Career

Ramer joined the Metropolitan Toronto Police since 1980. He served as Deputy Chief of Specialized Operations Command under Chief Mark Saunders. Following Saunders' resignation, Ramer was named interim chief on August 1, 2020. On September 15, 2022, it was announced that Ramer will be succeeded as chief on December 19, 2022 by Myron Demkiw.

References

Toronto police chiefs Living people Members of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces University of Toronto alumni Year of birth missing (living people) {{Canada-crime-bio-stub