Appointed Commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police on October 30, 2006, Julian Fantino accepted responsibility for one of North America’s largest deployed police services – a police service comprised of approximately 6,000 uniformed members, 2,600 civilian employees and 850 Auxiliary members, who provide services to the province and 314 municipalities.

Previously, Commissioner Fantino was the Commissioner for Emergency Management, and was responsible for providing leadership to all facets of Ontario’s emergency management programs. He has served as Chief of the London Police Service, Chief of the York Regional Police, and Chief of the Toronto Police Service.

Commissioner Fantino started his policing career with the Metropolitan Toronto Police, and served in many areas, including uniform patrol, undercover drug enforcement, Detective Branch, Criminal Intelligence, Homicide Squad and as a Division Commander.

Commissioner Fantino continues to lead a number progressive changes and initiatives to ensure optimum officer and public safety through new or enhanced laws, resources and training.  He is one of the most recognized and respected members of the police community.