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Blake MacLeod selected as officer in charge of Vernon North Okanagan RCMP Detachment

Aug. 2, 2024, Armstrong, B.C. – Insp. Blake MacLeod has been selected as the new officer in charge of the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP Detachment. This detachment includes the City of Vernon, District of Coldstream, City of Armstrong, City of Enderby, Township of Spallumcheen, Falkland, the Village of Lumby, Cherryville, Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) and the Splatsin First Nation.

MacLeod began his career out of Depot at the City of Kelowna. A promotion to corporal took him to the Sea-to-Sky region as watch commander, plainclothes and detachment commander. Then, in 2009, MacLeod returned to the Okanagan. He has served as the acting officer in charge since Superintendent Shawna Baher left in late Nov. 2023.

“Inspector MacLeod built his career here and calls the North Okanagan home, and I know he will be a terrific asset to the Detachment and communities served by VNOD,” said RCMP Southeast District Officer Chief Superintendent, Brad Haugli.

MacLeod is heavily involved in the Okanagan where he has coached youth sports teams and has volunteered with youth and seniors’ groups.

“I am proud to work with a wide variety of communities served by our detachment where we will continue to build strong relationships and partnerships,” says MacLeod. “The detachment is full of amazing people who are dedicated to the safety and well-being of our region, and I look forward to leading them. I could not be prouder, nor more thankful and honoured, to have been given the opportunity to lead this great group of people.”