Vancouver Police Appoints Steve Rai as New Chief Constable

Thursday, May 22, 2025, 9:20 pm

Vancouver’s police force has made a definitive choice by officially appointing Steve Rai as its new chief constable following former-chief Adam Palmer’s retirement. Rai, who was already serving in an interim role, now faces the daunting challenge of upholding community trust and cracking the case files with a renewed gusto.

globalnews.ca / Steve Rai appointed chief constable of Vancouver Police Department

Steve Rai was officially appointed the department's 32nd chief constable on Thursday, following former chief Adam Palmer's retirement.

thestar.com / Steve Rai appointed Vancouver's new police chief after filling job in interim role

VANCOUVER - Vancouver has a new police chief, with the appointment of Steve Rai to the role he has already been filling on an interim basis.

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