Chief of Police
Peel Regional Police Service, Ontario
Chief Nishan Duraiappah was born in Sri Lanka, and immigrated to Canada. He began his policing career in 1995, achieving the rank of Deputy Chief of Halton Police in 2015 where he lead front line policing, community mobilization as well as innovation and technology.
In October 2019, Chief Duraiappah was appointed Chief of Peel Regional Police, arriving with a mandate for change and the strategic goal of becoming the most progressive, innovative and inclusive police service in Canada.
Chief Duraiappah is committed to the safety and well-being of the community he serves, with one of the primary focuses being mental health and seeking multi-sectoral collaborative partnerships to reduce risk in the community.
Chief Duraiappah holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology and Criminology from the University of Toronto, and a Diploma of Public Administration from the University of Western Ontario. Chief Duraiappah was the past President of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police. He is the recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal and is an Officer of the Order of Merit Canada. In 2022, Chief Duraiappah was appointed to the Order of Ontario.
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Leadership in Challenging Times: Unpacking Diversity, Anti-Racism, and Inclusion in Policing
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
8:15 AM – 9:30 AM PST
