As of 2024, the Service has 607 civilian employees and 1,390 sworn officers.
Gene Bowers was sworn in as the Chief of the Winnipeg Police Service on March 17, 2025. A dedicated law enforcement professional with over three decades of experience, Chief Bowers has built his career on integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to community safety.
Since joining the Winnipeg Police Service in 1989, Chief Bowers has served in a variety of roles across our patrol and administrative divisions, and criminal investigations. His leadership in the Specialized Investigations Division led to the creation of the Counter Exploitation Unit, a critical initiative in the fight against human trafficking and sexual exploitation. He has played a key role in provincial and national efforts to protect vulnerable persons, serving on committees such as the Sexual Exploitation Youth Committee and as a founding member of the Manitoba Human Trafficking Team Committee. From 2010 to 2013, he was a core member of Project Devote, the Joint Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women’s Task Force, and was recognized for his advocacy for sexually exploited persons by the Salvation Army Correctional & Justice Service.
A forward-thinking leader, Chief Bowers has been instrumental in modernizing policing practices. As an Inspector, he oversaw the transformation of records and reports management, introducing innovations like Connected Officer, online and virtual reporting to enhance service accessibility for the public. He remains committed to strengthening community trust, fostering collaboration with partner organizations, and ensuring the Winnipeg Police Service remains responsive to the evolving needs of the city.
Chief Bowers is committed to reconciliation with Indigenous communities to heal past wounds and move forward in a good way. He will further the commitment of the Winnipeg Police Service to support the recommendations of the Aboriginal Justice Inquiry, the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, the Calls for Justice of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, and adopt measures to support the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Chief Bowers is a member of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, the Manitoba Association of Chiefs of Police, and the International Association of Chiefs of Police. He is the recipient of the Police Exemplary Service Medal from the Governor General of Canada and the Province of Manitoba’s Excellence in Law Enforcement Award. He is an active member of the Manitoba Association of Chiefs of Police and represents Manitoba on the National Police Information Service Advisory Board.
A graduate of the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor's Degree in Criminology, Chief Bowers is dedicated to a policing model that prioritizes community engagement, innovation, and collaboration to create a safer Winnipeg for all.
He is Winnipeg’s 19th Chief of Police – and 10th since the City’s amalgamation in 1974.
Deputy Chief Stannard brings a unique perspective to his position within the Winnipeg Police Service. Promoted to the rank of Deputy Chief in September 2010, he is the only member of the Executive Management Team to have held Superintendent responsibilities for each branch of the Service.
As the Deputy Chief of Support Services, Deputy Chief Stannard is responsible for Strategic Support Services as well as the Organizational Support and Human Resources Support branches of the Winnipeg Police Service.
Deputy Chief Stannard began his career with the Service in January 1978, and has worked in nearly every Division. He has also been assigned to many unique projects and special initiatives.
In 1990, as a Sergeant, Deputy Chief Stannard was tasked with the creation and the implementation of the Service’s first community-based policing model.
Deputy Chief Stannard also was the Service’s Special Events Coordinator, accountable for many events including, the Junos, Grey Cup, Charging Bison military training exercise as well as two of the Queen’s visits to Winnipeg.
Operationally, he has also served as the lead for the Service’s Incident Commander Program, which oversees the police response to major incidents in our community.
Deputy Chief Scot Halley joined the Winnipeg Police Service in July, 1994. He was promoted to Deputy Chief of Operations in May, 2021, and currently oversees the Uniform Operations and Operational Support Branches. He is responsible for General Patrol, the Duty Office, Special Operations, 911 and Communications, Traffic, Community Relations and Reports and Records Management.
Throughout his career, Deputy Chief Halley has worked in various areas of the Service, including General Patrol, Criminal Investigations, Emergency Response Unit, Community Support, Homicide Unit (Cold Case), Organized Crime Unit, Human Resources Division, Street Crime Unit, Tactical Support Team and Canine Unit.
In 2011, Deputy Chief Halley was promoted to the senior management rank of Inspector. He was assigned to Uniform Operations in the Duty Office for two years where he was responsible for overseeing the day to day street operations of the Service. In 2013, he assumed the role of Commander of the Community Support Division, which was then comprised of the Central Traffic Unit and the Community Relations Unit. In April of 2014, Deputy Chief Halley returned to Uniform Operations once again when he was given command of Division 11 (Central Division) and was responsible for the overall leadership and operation of the Division.
In June, 2016, Deputy Chief Halley joined the Executive Management Team as a Superintendent where he was assigned to the Organizational Support Branch, Operational Support Branch and, most recently, the Uniform Operations Branch.
During his tenure as a Superintendent, Deputy Chief Halley served as the Executive Officer in Charge of all major events, crowd gatherings and special operations. These include the Winnipeg Jets 2018 playoff run, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 2019 Grey Cup Championship celebrations, the VIP visits of President Obama, former First Lady Michelle Obama, the Supreme Court of Canada, Government of Canada Federal Cabinet, and the yearly Canada Day celebrations.
In 2015, Deputy Chief Halley was one of three Canadians to graduate from the 260th session of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy (FBINA). He is currently the Vice-President of the Northwest Chapter of the FBINA Associates and has served as the Coordinator of the FBINAA Youth Leadership Program since 2016.
Deputy Chief Halley is a recipient of the Police Exemplary Service Medal from the Governor General of Canada and a Winnipeg Police Service Commendation. He is a member of both the Manitoba Association of Chiefs of Police and the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police. Deputy Chief Halley previously served as a member of the Rossbrook House Board of Directors.
Deputy Chief Halley received his Bachelor of Arts Degree (English) from the University of Manitoba in 1990. He was accepted into the Izzy Asper School of Business later that same year, where he pursued his Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree prior to joining the Winnipeg Police Service.
Deputy Chief Halley was born and raised in Pinawa, Manitoba, prior to moving to Winnipeg to attend the University of Manitoba. He is married, the proud father of two, a dedicated hockey coach and, recently, a cancer survivor.
Deputy Chief Cam Mackid joined the Winnipeg Police Service in 1994 and has enjoyed a varied career in uniform operations, administrative divisions, and criminal investigations. He was promoted to Deputy Chief in March 2025 and currently oversees the Investigative Services portfolio after previously serving as the Superintendent responsible for the same portfolio.
Deputy Chief Mackid has over 16 years of experience in criminal investigations including supervisory assignments in Major Crimes, Counter Exploitation, Missing Persons, and Sex Crimes. His investigative experience is balanced with administrative experience at the Commander level in Human Resources, Records and Reports Management, and Professional Standards.
In 2014, as a Sergeant, Deputy Chief Mackid led the Service’s operational response to the new prostitution laws under Bill C-36, and fostered a foundational relationship with the Bear Clan Patrol to address street-level sexual exploitation.
In 2017, as Chairperson of the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART), he led a multi-agency initiative to bring third-party Sexual Assault reporting to Manitoba which allows sexual assault survivors the option of reporting their case anonymously to law enforcement through community-based agencies.
In 2020, as the senior Police member in the Human Resources Division, Deputy Chief Mackid assumed a leadership role in navigating the Service through the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Deputy Chief Mackid is the recipient of the Police Exemplary Service Medal from the Governor General of Canada, and is a member of both the Manitoba Association of Chiefs of Police (MACP), and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). He has represented the Service on numerous committees including the Manitoba Human Trafficking Team, the Provincial Executive Committee of the Manitoba Criminal Intelligence Centre (MCIC), and the International Major Cities Chief’s Association (MCCA).
Deputy Chief Mackid graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. He is married and the proud father of two sons. He is active in the community as a hockey and flag football coach, and is a life-long student of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
In May 2022, Brian was appointed to the rank of Superintendent and will lead Uniform Operations. Superintendent Miln joined the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) in 1995 and has enjoyed a wide-range of assignments during his 27-year career, including Uniform Operations, Specialized Investigations, Special Projects, and Operational Support.
Superintendent Miln has worked the majority of his career in operations, spending over 19 years in multiple capacities within the Service. Upon completing extensive training at the Canadian Police College, he spent nine years as a member of the WPS Bomb Unit. While Sergeant of the Unit, he planned and coordinated the capital investment project of the new Bomb Unit Facility constructed on Wyper Road.
Upon promotion to Inspector in 2015, Superintendent Miln assumed command of the Professional Standards Unit and successfully navigated implementation of the newly forming provincial Independent Investigation Unit. He went on to spend three years in the Duty Office overseeing street operations for the Service. While in this role, Superintendent Miln also led the development of the WPS Academic and Research Partnerships Policy and Procedure.
His most recent assignment was Inspector of Division 50 where he oversaw the Service’s specialty units, including the Critical Incident Command Group. In March 2020, Superintendent Miln completed his Critical Incident Commander Certification at the Canadian Police College and currently serves as one of four WPS Incident Commanders. Concurrent to his role in Division 50, Superintendent Miln commanded and coordinated the Service’s security response for the Province of Manitoba’s COVID-19 Vaccine Implementation Task Force.
Superintendent Miln is a past member of both the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police and the Manitoba Association of Chiefs of Police serving on the Professional Standards Committee and the Tactical Advisory Committee respectively.
Superintendent Miln holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Manitoba with a specialization in Criminology and Psychology.
Brian and his wife Andrea are the proud parents of two great teenagers.
Superintendent George Labossière joined the Winnipeg Police Service in 1996 and has built a distinguished career marked by his dedication to organizational excellence, operational efficiency, and fostering meaningful relationships within the Service and the broader community. He was promoted to Superintendent of Operational Support in May 2025.
Fluent in both English and French, George's ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups has been instrumental in his success, enabling him to bridge gaps and create positive change within the service and community. His leadership philosophy is rooted in character, collaboration, care, and compassion, which has contributed to opportunities to advance innovative changes that have positive impacts to the service and its membership.
Superintendent Labossière has enjoyed a varied career, serving as the Commander of training, administrative, investigative, and community relations divisions, as well as various assignments in uniform operations, specialized investigations and special projects. He has played a pivotal role in advancing police leadership training, online reporting initiatives, and the Connected Officer Program.
In addition to his operational leadership, Superintendent Labossière has served as a Police Chaplain since 2012. As the senior member of the Chaplaincy Unit, he transformed it into a multi-faith team capable of meeting the diverse needs of Service members. His commitment to community engagement extends to his involvement in numerous committees and boards, where he has represented the Service in various capacities.
Superintendent Labossière studied at the University of Manitoba and has served as an instructor of Police Studies at Red River College. He was appointed as an aide-de-camp to the Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba, a role that enables him to represent the Service at high-profile events and strengthen connections with community leaders.
Superintendent Labossière has enjoyed 31 years of marriage to his wife, Layne, and together they have been blessed with three sons and, more recently, two daughters-in-law.
Superintendent Darryl Ramkissoon joined the Winnipeg Police Service in 1991 and has built a distinguished career through a broad range of assignments in Uniform Operations, Operational Support, and Specialized Investigations. He was promoted to Superintendent in May 2025 and currently oversees Specialized Investigations.
Superintendent Ramkissoon has held significant investigative roles in the Child Abuse Unit, Sex Crimes Unit, Manitoba Integrated High Risk Sex Offender Unit, Missing Persons Unit, and Counter Exploitation Unit. A respected leader in Specialized Investigations, he has been instrumental in advancing the Service’s response to the Calls for Justice and broader reconciliation efforts and played a major role in the implementation of the Manitoba Integrated Missing Persons Coordination Centre (MIMPCC).
He has cultivated strong, trusted partnerships with First Nations, LGBTQ2S+ communities, grassroots organizations, and vulnerable populations. His national advocacy on behalf of Indigenous women and girls earned him widespread recognition, including testimony before the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) and participation as an expert affiant in a landmark constitutional challenge concerning sex trade provisions.
Following his promotion to Inspector in early 2020, Superintendent Ramkissoon served in the Duty Office before transferring to the Professional Standards Unit, where he played a key role in strengthening the WPS’s culture of accountability and ethical policing. In June 2022, he completed the Critical Incident Commander Certification at the Canadian Police College and now serves as one of four Incident Commanders for the WPS.
Superintendent Ramkissoon is the recipient of the Police Exemplary Service Medal from the Governor General of Canada and is a member of the Manitoba Association of Chiefs of Police, where he has represented the Service on the MACP committees for Professional Standards and Restorative Justice.
Beyond his policing career, he has volunteered for over 20 years with Folklorama, including the past four years as coordinator of the Caribbean Pavilion— a role he proudly embraces as a celebration of his heritage and community.
Superintendent Ramkissoon studied at Red River College and the University of Winnipeg. He is a proud father of two adult children, one of whom is following in his footsteps as a member of the Winnipeg Police Service.
Superintendent Chody Sutherland joined the Winnipeg Police Service in July, 1994 and has enjoyed a varied career in both Uniform Operations, Administrative sections and Criminal Investigations having worked in Financial Crime, Sex Crimes and the Child Abuse Unit.
During her time in the Child Abuse Unit, Superintendent Sutherland was active on many provincial committees and played a key role in the creation and opening of Snowflake Place, Winnipeg’s Child Advocacy Center in Winnipeg.
Upon promotion to Inspector in early 2016, Superintendent Sutherland worked in the Duty Office before being transferred to East District where she spent 3 years as the Divisional Commander. During that time, Superintendent Sutherland was the lead for the Overtime Management upgrade as well as the creation of the Court Notification System.
Most recently, Superintendent Sutherland took on the role of Commander of the Training Division overseeing all WPS mandatory and elective training as well as recruit, CPO and cadet training.
Superintendent Sutherland spent years as an Event Commander being responsible for large events including the 2016 Canada Summer Games.
Superintendent Sutherland has studied at Red River College, University of Manitoba as well as the University of Winnipeg mostly recently in Human Resource Management. She has volunteered in the community for many organizations including 8 years as a board member and Chair of Family Dynamics.
Superintendent Sutherland is the recipient of the Police Exemplary Service Medal from the Governor General of Canada and is a member of the Manitoba Association of Chiefs of Police. She currently represents the Service on the CACP Crisis Intervention and De-Escalation Task Force.
Superintendent Sutherland is married and is the mother of two children.
Superintendent Bonnie Emerson is a proud Indigenous woman from Winnipeg's North End. Bonnie is a committed community advocate, and has been serving the citizens of Winnipeg for over 30 years in her role(s) as police officer, “auntie” and community volunteer.
Bonnie proudly joined the Winnipeg Police Service in 1991 and has enjoyed a diverse career serving within all foundational areas, Uniform Operations, Support, and Investigations (Divisional Detective, Commercial Crime Unit – Identity Theft Specialist, Vice Division).
Bonnie has extensive experience building community partnerships to establish collective impact initiatives addressing root causes of crime, in non-violent ways. Including in 2013-2016, when Bonnie helped establish, the Government of Manitoba – Block by Block Community Safety and Well Being Initiative and Thunderwing Project and acted as Executive Director of this Initiative for 6 months.
In 2018 Bonnie was promoted to Inspector leading the Winnipeg Police Community Support Division, which includes the Diversity Relations, Indigenous Partnership, Crime Prevention, Victim and Volunteer, School Engagement and Auxiliary Cadet Sections.
Bonnie is a fierce advocate for Reconciliation. She is a Keeper and Carrier of the Winnipeg Police Service Eagle Staff, and has taken pride throughout her career to remain active and support a variety of community/cultural activities and training, throughout Winnipeg and within the Winnipeg Police Service. Bonnie believes police officers are peace keepers for Community.
As police officer and private citizen Bonnie serves many Community Boards actively working to address poverty, employment, conflict resolution and safety, including: Indigenous Women’s Healing Centre, Mediation Services, Taking Charge Inc, The Forks North Portage Partnership. In 2020 Bonnie co founded Sleep in Heavenly Peace Winnipeg.
In 2019 Bonnie was selected with 22 people from around the world, to participate in a 3-month Peace Fellowship and received her certification in Peace and Conflict Prevention and Resolution from the University of Chulalongkorn in Bangkok, Thailand as part of her Peace Fellowship.
Bonnie is the recipient of the Police Exemplary Service Medal from the Governor General of Canada. She is a member of Manitoba Association of Chiefs of Police and Chairs the Indigenous Policing Committee. Bonnie is also a member of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police – Policing with Indigenous Peoples Committee and serves on their Training Commission for Police Liaison Training. Bonnie holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Manitoba.
In May 2022 Bonnie was promoted to the newly created Superintendent of Community Engagement portfolio.