The Medicine Hat Police Service has announced Rajnish Saini as its new deputy chief of police. Saini will assume his new role in January.--HANDOUT PHOTO
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Medicine Hat College is collaborating with local police to develop a Police Training Program, focused on training new recruits within the community, to begin in the new year.
In January the first cohort participating in the new training program will be provided with educational expertise and resources from the college that will enhance Medicine Hat Police Service’s new recruit training.
Local recruits will be selected through the police recruitment process.
“This collaboration not only strengthens our commitment to providing the highest standard of service to our community, but it also ensures that our officers are equipped with the latest skills and knowledge to handle the complex challenges they face,” said chief Alan Murphy.
“Those pursuing careers with the local police service can access their training here at home, in our community, where they will live, work, play and give back throughout their careers. This partnership is a reinvestment in Medicine Hat and everyone who calls this city home,” said Dr. Morgan Blair, dean for the School of Business and Continuing Studies.
Requirements and qualifications can be found online at mhps.ca.
New deputy chief of police announced
The Medicine Hat Police Service has appointed a new deputy chief of police, who comes to Medicine Hat with more than 25 years of police experience in Brantford, Ont., and Nelson, B.C.
Rajnish Saini will assume the new role Jan. 6, overseeing both the operational and administrative functions of the department and will be involved in implementing the use of technology to increase efficiency.
Saini began his policing career with the Brantford Police Service in 1999 and reached the rank of St. Sgt. before accepting a position as Deputy Chief of Police with the Nelson Police Department in 2022.
“Deputy Chief Saini was identified as the successful candidate after an extensive search that included candidates from across Canada,” said chief Alan Murphy. “Raj will be an excellent addition to the MHPS team as we continue to be leaders in policing innovation and public safety.”
Saini is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Public Safety from Charles Sturt University, and holds a Master of Public Safety degree from Wilfrid Laurier University.
In a press release Saini says he is “truly honoured and humbled” to join the service and is excited to begin working with fellow officers.
“With an extensive background in leading diverse teams, managing complex investigations and implementing technology-driven solutions, Deputy Chief Saini is excited for the opportunity to bring his passion for public safety and community engagement to Medicine Hat,” states the release.
