There is a new Chief of Police in Saugeen Shores.
The Saugeen Shores Police Services Board advises Kevin Zettel has accepted the permanent position for the town’s police department.
Zettel has served as Acting Chief of Police in Saugeen Shores since the resignation of former police chief Mike Bellai in August.
“In his tenure as Deputy Chief of Police and during his time as interim Chief, Kevin has demonstrated that he has the skills, knowledge, respect of the force and most importantly the confidence of the Board to fulfill this important role,” the Saugeen Shores Police Services Board says in a release. “The PSB unanimously endorsed the recommendation that Deputy Chief Zettel be offered the permanent position of Chief, in lieu of a formal posting process.”
The effective date of Zettel’s appointment is Nov. 2. He will be formally sworn-in to the role on Nov. 18.
