Deputy Chiefs Appointed to Serve Alongside Chief Cameron McBride

Together with the Saskatoon Police Service (SPS), the Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners is pleased to announce the new Deputy Chief appointments.

Promoted to Deputy Chief are Dave Haye and Darren Pringle. Both are long-serving members of the Saskatoon Police Service. Deputy Chief Haye most recently served as Interim Chief until the appointment of Cameron McBride and has signed a one-year contract. Deputy Chief Pringle was promoted from the rank of Superintendent and his contract matches that of Chief McBride, a five- year term.

While the Chief of Police recommends appointments to the Deputy Chief positions, the contracts are with the Board of Police Commissioners.

“The Board was unanimous in supporting Chief McBride’s recommendations for the Deputy Chief positions,” said Shirley Greyeyes, Chair of the Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners. “Both Dave Haye and Darren Pringle have proven to be excellent in their roles and we are confident they will provide excellent support to Chief McBride and will be wonderful role models to those who serve under them.”

“I am incredibly pleased to have both Dave Haye and Darren Pringle join me in leadership of the SPS,” said Chief McBride. “Deputy Chief Haye has decades of management experience with our service, the last being Interim Police Chief. He maintained a steady hand during what has been a particularly challenging time in policing.”

Deputy Chief Haye has over 43 years of policing experience, 39 of which have been with the Saskatoon Police Service. Deputy Chief Haye was born and raised in the Saskatoon area. Prior to his career in municipal policing, he joined the Canadian Armed Forces Military Police where he was posted at CFB Moose Jaw. During his career, Deputy Chief Haye has had assignments in Police Management and Leadership, Critical Incident Response, Criminal Investigations, Professional Standards and Patrol Operations. He has served as Vice President of the Saskatoon Police Association, and as President of the Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers. Deputy Chief Haye has been recognized with the Order of Merit of Police Forces, Police Exemplary Service Medal, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal, and the Saskatchewan Protective Services Medal.

“Deputy Chief Pringle brings a unique perspective, and strong connection to the community,” said Chief McBride. “He is also focused on bringing a fresh and evidence-based approach to the work that we do.”

Darren Pringle has a Bachelor of Arts (Sociology), Bachelor of Social Work, Master of Defence Studies, and is a Joint Command & Staff Program Canadian Forces College Graduate. He also holds a Certificate of Risk Management from York University. He has been a member of the Canadian Armed Forces since 1992 and a Personnel Selection Officer since 2005. He currently holds the rank of Major. With three years’ experience from the Calgary Police Service, he currently has 28 years of policing experience. His career has provided opportunities within the Emergency Response Team, including becoming a qualified explosive breacher. He is a certified CriticalIncident Commander and was a lead instructor at the Canadian Police College for several years. He was also critical in the formation of the Alternative Response Officer Program.