b'Presidents MessageBy Deputy Chief Roger Wilkie, OACP PresidentPressure is a privilege and champions adjust.B illie Jean King, the iconica calling that asks more from you thanvaluable they are to their organization tennis star, stated theseit sometimes givesthis is the realityand community.famouswordsbackof modern-day police leadership. YouIwaspleasedtobeselectedas inthe1980sandtheas a police leader should be proud thatdeputy chief in 2018 after five years sentimentandrealityyou play a role in society that manyof contributing at senior officer ranks. of what she meant couldnt be moredont have the heart or courage to do. Shortlyaftermyappointment,I relevant for police leaders in todaysA LIFE OF SERVICE receivedacongratulatorymessage challenging environment. fromachieffromanotherprovince. Duringoftendifficulttimesforour I have always believed that thereprofession, we need to take time toI did not know this chief personally, isnogreatercallingthanservicetothankeverypoliceleaderinCanadabut I instantly felt a bond when they others. Giving oneself to a cause thatwho chooses a life of service. Once intold me, Police leadership is one of is bigger or more important than you,a while, we all need a reminder of howthemostrewardingandchallenging Designing and manufacturing Municipal and Provincial O\x1fences Badges for over 40 years.Call us today to design and customize your Badge.1.877.661.1103info@strathcraft.comStrathCraft.com The Official Publication of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police5'