Dale Solie Appointed Deputy Chief

Together with the Saskatoon Police Service (SPS), the Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners is pleased to announce the appointment of 36-year member Dale Solie to Deputy Chief for a five-year term.

Currently serving as Acting Deputy Chief, Dale was first hired as a Special Constable in 1989 before being sworn in as a regular member in 1990. Dale has policing experience in areas including bike patrol, traffic, public safety, tactical and investigative support. Dale was a Sergeant in patrol, headquarters and traffic, and a Staff Sergeant in Northwest Division where he was tasked with overseeing an audit of file management and court preparation. In 2024 Dale was promoted to Superintendent in charge of Operational Support. A long-time member of the Executive Team, Dale is often looked to for guidance.

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

“The Board fully supports Chief McBride’s recommendation to appoint Dale Solie for the permanent Deputy Chief position,” said Shirley Greyeyes, Chair of the Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners. “With his many years of policing experience in several areas across the Saskatoon Police Service, we have full confidence in his ability to support Chief McBride in the delivery of policing services.”

“I am so pleased to have Dale Solie joining me as a Deputy Chief. Dale has a wealth of knowledge from his service with the SPS including many years on the Executive Team,” said Police Chief Cameron McBride. “Whether it be at work or on the football field, Dale is a leader who is not afraid to ask questions and encourage those around him to be their best.”

About Deputy Chief Solie

Dale Solie is a 36-year veteran of the Saskatoon Police Service. He was first hired as a Special Constable in 1989 before being sworn in as a regular member in 1990. Over the years Dale has worked in several areas of policing including the Bike Patrol Unit, Traffic Enforcement, as aSergeant in Patrol, Headquarters and Traffic, as a Staff Sgt in Northwest Division when he was tasked with overseeing an audit of file management and court preparation. Dale was a Baton instructor, member of the Public Safety Unit, member and Team leader on the Tactical Support Unit as secondary duties. He was also an Inspector in Northwest Division, Investigative Support, Specialized Uniform Operations and Patrol Support Divisions. In 2024 Dale was promoted to Superintendent in charge of Operational Support. Dale is a long-time member of the Executive Team and someone who is often looked to for guidance. Dale has coached football for more than a decade for Holy Cross High School. He and his wife Heather have two children; Ben who is also a member of the SPS, and Nicole who recently began a career in Halifax.