EXECUTIVE OFFICE
CHIEF OF POLICE - MARC ROSKAMP
- Policing career began in 1998 with the St. Thomas Police Service.
- 16 years in the Uniform Patrol Division in both frontline and supervisory roles before moving to the Criminal Investigations Branch and then into the Administration.
- Roskamp holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree in Policing from Wilfrid Laurier University, a Diploma in Law and Security Administration – Police Education from Sir Sandford Fleming College, and a Police Leadership Certificate from the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management. Roskamp is also a recipient of the Police Exemplary Medal. He is a member of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police and has served as the Zone 6 Secretary-Treasurer and currently holds the Assistant- Directors position.
- He was appointed as the Deputy Chief of Police on April 1, 2018.
- He was appointed Acting Chief of Police January 2, 2023 and officially assumed command as Chief of the St. Thomas Police Service on May 15, 2023.
DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE - SCOTT BARNES
- In charge of the Daily Operations of the Police Service
- Ensures adequate and effective police services are delivered to the community
- Oversight and co-ordination of recruiting, hiring, internal transfers and promotion
- Oversight and assignment of all misconduct investigations and disciplinary action for the police service
- Assists in preparation of the annual budget, policy and efficiency reviews
- Assists in carrying out Business Planning and Training Strategies for the Police Service
- Preparation of annual reports on police activities and reporting to the Ministry
STAFF INSPECTOR - STEVE BOGART
The Operational Inspector oversees:
- Oversees all daily operations
- Professional Standard
- Research and Development
- Incident Command
- Uniform Patrol Division
- Criminal Investigations Unit
- Street Crime Unit
- Intelligence Unit
- Forensic Identification Unit
- Digital Forensics Unit
- Crime Stoppers, Sex Offender Registry, ViClas, Domestic Violence
INSPECTOR - KIM MANUEL
The Administrative Inspector oversees:
- Media
- Staffing
- Property Management
- Member Wellness
- STPS PPSAP Communications Centre
- Community Engagement Unit
- Traffic Unit
- Business Office
- Court Services Bureau
- Training
- Human Resources
- Canine Unit
- Special Events
- Fleet Management
- Citizens on Patrol (COPs)
- Special Events
- Mobile Outreach Support Team (MOST)
- Health and Safety
EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR - TIFFANY TERPSTRA
- Directly responsible to the Administration of the Police Service
- Performs confidential administrative duties for the Police Services Board and the Executive Leadership Team of the Police Service.
- Preparation of the annual Police Services budget
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Research and Development
- Oversight for Human Resources
HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR - ALISON BARRIE
- Human Resources for the Police Service
- Member Wellness
- Payroll & Benefits
- Recruitment & Personnel
- Employment Legislation & Policy Development