The Ridge Meadows RCMP has a new senior officer in Insp. Rochelle Kokkoris, who takes on the role of Operations Support Officer for the detachment.
Kokkoris comes to Ridge Meadows with 25 years of experience in the national police force. Her first posting out of Depot Division was in 2000 to the North Vancouver Detachment. Since then, she has served in several locations in the Lower Mainland including Langley, Burnaby, and Surrey detachments.
Kokkoris has an extensive background in major crime investigations, working in serious crime units and specializing in child abuse and sexual offences.
"I look forward to working with all our officers and support staff, and building on connections with local residents, partner agencies, and businesses to uphold the safety of our community," said Kokkoris.
Kokkoris reinforces to the senior leadership team at the detachment. Her arrival comes after Supt. Wendy Mehat left with a promotion, and Adam Gander was promoted from inspector to superintendent to become the officer in charge.
With the addition, the senior leadership team is looking forward to continue with the growth of a highly visible, community-based policing model in the City of Maple Ridge, City of Pitt Meadows, and Katzie First Nation, said spokesperson Tisha Parsons.
