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Brandon police chief set to retire in June

Brandon’s chief of police Wayne Balcaen announced his upcoming retirement after serving as the city’s police chief since 2017.

Wayne Balcaen served as chief for nearly 6 years

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A police chief stand beside a metal teepee in front of a sign that says Brandon Police Services.
Brandon Police Service Chief Wayne Balcaen stands at the police station on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. Balcaen's last day in office is June 23. (Chelsea Kemp/CBC)

Brandon Police Service's Wayne Balcaen announced his upcoming retirement after serving as police chief since 2017.

"The decision to retire did not come easy for me as I enjoy every day that I serve our community," Balcaen said in a statement Wednesday.

"It has been an immense honour and a privilege to serve my city and my great fortune to lead the police service in the capacity of chief," he added.

Balcaen worked as a police officer for Brandon Police Service for about 33 years, the last six as chief. He has lived in Wheat City for the past 51 years, he said in the statement.

Balcaen's last day as chief is June 23. He notified the Brandon Police Board of his retirement Tuesday.

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