Jim Chu
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Jim Chu, O.O.M.
(Chinese: 朱小蓀) is the Chief Constable of the Vancouver Police Department
(VPD). On June 21, 2007, Jim Chu was named as the successor of Chief Constable
Jamie Graham
, who retired in August. Chu is the first non-white
chief constable in Vancouver.
, where he played rugby, in 1978. Joining the police department a year after his high-school graduation, he continued his education at the same time, going on to earn a Bachelor of Business Administration
from Simon Fraser University
, and an MBA from the University of British Columbia
. His police training includes the FBI Advanced SWAT
course.
Chu has served in a number of investigative and support roles. As Sergeant in charge of recruiting, he developed the VPD's applicant guide and the department's first website in 1996. In 1997, he became an Inspector, and since then has supervised a number of transitions in the VPD's electronic communications technology, including the introduction of its current radio system and mobile computing system. In 2001, Chu was given command of District 4, which roughly corresponds to the Southwest quarter of Vancouver. Chu became a deputy chief in 2003, and was put in charge of the Support Services division, which handles human resources, information technology, planning and communications. It also includes the department's Financial Services Section, and Chu has earned recognition for his role in dealing with the department's cost overruns. In July 2007, Chu was placed in charge of the Operations Support division, which oversees criminal intelligence, emergency response and the gang and drug squads.
He is the author of a 2001 book, Law Enforcement Information Technology.
In May 2007, the Governor General
awarded Chu the Order of Merit of Police Forces, for service beyond the call of duty. In 1999 he received the Super Trustee award from the British Columbia Library Trustees Association.
On June 21, 2007, Chu was named as the successor of Chief Constable
Jamie Graham
, who was set to retire in August. Chu assumed command of the department on August 14, the day police fatally shot a violent man on Granville Street
.
On June 15, 2011, Chu was the Chief Constable of Vancouver as riots erupted in downtown Vancouver
at the conclusion of game seven of the 2011 Stanley Cup final. Chu admitted that his department had not anticipated the events and was sorry that his department had not been able to respond earlier. He has rejected calls for his resignation over the riots.
Order of Merit of the Police Forces
The Order of Merit of the Police Forces is an honour for merit that is, within the Canadian system of honours, the only such fellowship reserved only for members of Canada's various police forces...
(Chinese: 朱小蓀) is the Chief Constable of the Vancouver Police Department
Vancouver Police Department
The Vancouver Police Department is the police force for the City of Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada. It is one of several police departments within the Metro Vancouver Area and is the second largest police force in the province after RCMP "E" Division.VPD was the first Canadian police force...
(VPD). On June 21, 2007, Jim Chu was named as the successor of Chief Constable
Chief Constable
Chief constable is the rank used by the chief police officer of every territorial police force in the United Kingdom except for the City of London Police and the Metropolitan Police, as well as the chief officers of the three 'special' national police forces, the British Transport Police, Ministry...
Jamie Graham
Jamie Graham
Jamie Graham, O.O.M. is currently the Chief for the Victoria Police Department, since January 1, 2009. He previously served as the Chief Constable of Vancouver, British Columbia from August 22, 2002 to August 13, 2007. A former Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer, Graham was popular with his...
, who retired in August. Chu is the first non-white
White people
White people is a term which usually refers to human beings characterized, at least in part, by the light pigmentation of their skin...
chief constable in Vancouver.
Biography
Chu grew up in East Vancouver, the oldest son of four children of immigrants from Shanghai. He graduated from Sir Charles Tupper Secondary SchoolSir Charles Tupper Secondary School
Sir Charles Tupper Secondary School, located in central Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, is named after Sir Charles Tupper, the Prime Minister of Canada from May 1, 1896 to July 8, 1896.-History:...
, where he played rugby, in 1978. Joining the police department a year after his high-school graduation, he continued his education at the same time, going on to earn a Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration
The Bachelor of Business Administration is a bachelor's degree in Commerce and business administration. In most universities, the degree is conferred upon a student after four years of full-time study in one or more areas of business concentrations; see below...
from Simon Fraser University
Simon Fraser University
Simon Fraser University is a Canadian public research university in British Columbia with its main campus on Burnaby Mountain in Burnaby, and satellite campuses in Vancouver and Surrey. The main campus in Burnaby, located from downtown Vancouver, was established in 1965 and has more than 34,000...
, and an MBA from the University of British Columbia
University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia is a public research university. UBC’s two main campuses are situated in Vancouver and in Kelowna in the Okanagan Valley...
. His police training includes the FBI Advanced SWAT
SWAT
A SWAT team is an elite tactical unit in various national law enforcement departments. They are trained to perform high-risk operations that fall outside of the abilities of regular officers...
course.
Chu has served in a number of investigative and support roles. As Sergeant in charge of recruiting, he developed the VPD's applicant guide and the department's first website in 1996. In 1997, he became an Inspector, and since then has supervised a number of transitions in the VPD's electronic communications technology, including the introduction of its current radio system and mobile computing system. In 2001, Chu was given command of District 4, which roughly corresponds to the Southwest quarter of Vancouver. Chu became a deputy chief in 2003, and was put in charge of the Support Services division, which handles human resources, information technology, planning and communications. It also includes the department's Financial Services Section, and Chu has earned recognition for his role in dealing with the department's cost overruns. In July 2007, Chu was placed in charge of the Operations Support division, which oversees criminal intelligence, emergency response and the gang and drug squads.
He is the author of a 2001 book, Law Enforcement Information Technology.
In May 2007, the Governor General
Governor General of Canada
The Governor General of Canada is the federal viceregal representative of the Canadian monarch, Queen Elizabeth II...
awarded Chu the Order of Merit of Police Forces, for service beyond the call of duty. In 1999 he received the Super Trustee award from the British Columbia Library Trustees Association.
On June 21, 2007, Chu was named as the successor of Chief Constable
Chief Constable
Chief constable is the rank used by the chief police officer of every territorial police force in the United Kingdom except for the City of London Police and the Metropolitan Police, as well as the chief officers of the three 'special' national police forces, the British Transport Police, Ministry...
Jamie Graham
Jamie Graham
Jamie Graham, O.O.M. is currently the Chief for the Victoria Police Department, since January 1, 2009. He previously served as the Chief Constable of Vancouver, British Columbia from August 22, 2002 to August 13, 2007. A former Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer, Graham was popular with his...
, who was set to retire in August. Chu assumed command of the department on August 14, the day police fatally shot a violent man on Granville Street
Granville Street
Granville Street is a major street in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and part of Highway 99.-Location:Granville Street runs generally north-south through the centre of Vancouver, passing through several neighbourhoods and commercial areas, differing appreciably in their land value and the...
.
On June 15, 2011, Chu was the Chief Constable of Vancouver as riots erupted in downtown Vancouver
2011 Vancouver Stanley Cup riot
The 2011 Vancouver Stanley Cup riot was a public disturbance that broke out in the downtown core of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on Wednesday, June 15, 2011. The riots happened immediately after the conclusion of the Boston Bruins' win over the Vancouver Canucks in game seven of the Stanley...
at the conclusion of game seven of the 2011 Stanley Cup final. Chu admitted that his department had not anticipated the events and was sorry that his department had not been able to respond earlier. He has rejected calls for his resignation over the riots.
External links
- Vancouver names Jim Chu as new police chief at CTV.ca, Fri. Jun. 22 2007 (retrieved July 16, 2007)
- Vancouver, meet your new police chief by Doug Ward and Kelly Sinoski, Vancouver Sun, Thursday, June 21, 2007 (retrieved July 22, 2007)
- Incoming police chief Jim Chu gets plenty of free advice By Carlito Pablo, Georgia Straight, August 2, 2007 (retrieved August 4, 2007)
Sources
- Meet Jim Chu - Vancouver's new top cop by Christina Montgomery, The Province, Thursday, June 21, 2007. (retrieved July 4, 2007)
- Jim Chu brings nice-guy style to the job by Frances Bula, Vancouver Sun, Friday, June 22, 2007 (Retrieved July 8, 2007)
- Vancouver chief to civilians: ‘I’m sorry we could not back you up’ by Robert Matas , Rod Mickleburgh and Wendy Stueck (retrieved 19 June, 2011)
- 'Criminals, anarchists, thugs' behind post-Cup riot by Darcy Wintonyk (Retrieved, 19 June 2011)