Vernon White was sworn in as Chief of Police of the Ottawa Police Service in May 2007. Prior to this, he led the Regional Police Service in Durham, Ontario, and spent over 20 years with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, leaving as an Assistant Commissioner.

Mr. White holds a Diploma in Business Administration from the College of Cape Breton, a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology and Psychology from Acadia University, and a Masters Degree from Royal Roads University in British Columbia in Conflict Analysis and Management. He is currently a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Police Leadership at the Australian Graduate School of Policing.

Mr. White has been honoured with a number of awards and commendations over the years, including a Commissioners Commendation, a Queen’s Jubilee Medal, and a United Way Community Builder of the Year Award.

Mr. White resides in Ottawa, Ontario, with his wife Sari.