The Toronto Police Service Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Chief Superintendent Francisco (Frank) Barredo, M.O.M., to the position of Deputy Chief of Police.
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Deputy Chief Barredo brings nearly four decades of service to the Toronto Police Service, including senior leadership roles in Public Safety Operations, Professional Standards Support, Court Services, the Toronto Police College, and frontline divisional command. He has led complex, high-profile operations, overseen large budgets and specialized units, modernized training programs for thousands of members, and worked closely with diverse communities and partners across the city.
In selecting the Service’s next Deputy Chief, the Board was clear about the leadership qualities required at this moment: strong operational command experience, the ability to lead people through change, a deep understanding of modern civilian governance and oversight, and a genuine commitment to community safety and wellbeing. Deputy Chief Barredo’s record reflects those expectations. He has demonstrated steady leadership in challenging circumstances, a focus on professionalization and accountability, and a clear understanding that public trust must be earned and sustained every day.
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“Frank Barredo has earned the confidence of the Board through a career defined by operational leadership, integrity, and a deep commitment to public service,” said Councillor Shelley Carroll, Chair of the Toronto Police Service Board. “This appointment reflects both the strength of talent within our Service and our commitment to developing leaders for a modern, accountable police service.”
This appointment strengthens the Service’s leadership structure to better reflect the scale and complexity of policing in Toronto. A clear and appropriately resourced Command structure is essential to effective supervision, operational excellence, and accountability at every level of the organization.
The Board is committed to developing leaders at every level of the Toronto Police Service. Strong leadership, effective oversight and accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement are foundational to delivering the professional, community-focused policing that Toronto deserves.
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“The Toronto Police Service is the largest municipal police service in Canada, and we need a span of control that meets the needs of both our organization and our city. Adding a new Command will strengthen our ongoing work to deliver on our community safety and wellbeing roadmap. Deputy Chief Barredo is an outstanding leader who brings experience, operational expertise, and trusted judgment to this new role. His contribution to front line operations and his understanding of the challenges faced by our front line members will enhance our Service’s ability to meet the growing complexities of policing in Toronto,” said Chief of Police Myron Demkiw.
The new Command structure will be in place in the next few weeks.
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“One of the most important jobs of a leader is to bring a calm, confident approach and empower people to do their best work,” said Deputy Chief Frank Barredo as he begins his new role. “Policing by its nature is very dynamic and as leaders we owe it to our members to be steady and thoughtful. That’s how you support high‑performing teams.”
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