Vince Hawkes
Vince (J.V.N) Hawkes | |
|---|---|
| 14th Commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police | |
| Assumed office March 29, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Christopher D. Lewis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1961 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Alma mater | University of Ottawa, University of Toronto |
| Occupation | police commissioner |
Vince Hawkes (J.V.N. Hawkes) is the current Commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police. Hawkes was a biology graduate before joining the OPP in 1984.
Hawkes rose through the ranks from Constable to various assignments in the OPP and spent 11 years as a forensic specialist.[1]
Deputy Commissioner
Hawkes became Deputy Commissioner for Investigations and Organized Crime in 2006 and Deputy Commissioner for Field Operations in 2010[2][3]
Commissioner
Hawkes assumed command of the force on March 29, 2014 from Christopher D. Lewis.[4]
Education
Hawkes is a native of Hull, Quebec joined the OPP in 1984. Hawkes attended the University of Ottawa (Baccalaureate in Science) and the University of Toronto Rotman School of Management (Police Leadership Program).