About Us

The objective of the Association is to encourage and develop the co-operation of its members as a management association for the purpose of leading the development of policing in Manitoba and representing police leadership to the people, Minister of Justice and the Government of Manitoba.

The goals of the Association are:

  • To identify and promote the highest standards of ethics and professional policing practice in the conduct of public policing in Manitoba.
  • To encourage the professional development of members, acknowledging that enhanced skills in public administration policy development, applied leadership and community development will create more effective Chiefs of Police.
  • To establish a forum for members characterized by fellowship, trust, co-operation and liaison.
  • To support the work of, and maintain a direct relationship with, the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police.

Our Current Board Executive

Deputy Chief
President, MACP
Scot Halley

Deputy Chief Scot Halley joined the Winnipeg Police Service in July, 1994.  He was promoted to Deputy Chief of Operations in May, 2021, and currently oversees the Uniform Operations and Community Engagement Branches.  He is responsible for General Patrol, the Duty Office, 911 and Communications Division, Special Operations, Traffic Division and Community Relations.  He also serves as the Executive Officer in Charge of all major events, crowd gatherings and special operations. 

Throughout his career, Deputy Chief Halley has worked in various areas of the Service, including General Patrol, Criminal Investigations, Emergency Response Unit, Community Support, Homicide Unit (Cold Case), Organized Crime Unit, Human Resources Division, Street Crime Unit, Tactical Support Team and Canine Unit.

In June, 2016, Deputy Chief Halley joined the WPS Executive Management Team as a Superintendent where he was assigned to the Organizational Support Branch, Operational Support Branch and the Uniform Operations Branch.

In 2015, Deputy Chief Halley was one of three Canadians to graduate from the 260th session of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy (FBINA).  He is currently the Vice-President of the Northwest Chapter of the FBINA Associates and has served as the Coordinator of the FBINAA Youth Leadership Program since 2016.

In 2025, Deputy Chief Halley was honoured to be appointed as an Officer of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces for his leadership, exceptional service and distinctive merit to Canadian police services and for his commitment to this country.  He is also a recipient of the Police Exemplary Service Medal from the Governor General of Canada and was awarded a Winnipeg Police Service Commendation.

He is the serving President of the Manitoba Association of Chiefs of Police and the Manitoba representative on the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police Board of Directors.  Deputy Chief Halley is also a member of the National Police Services-National Advisory Committee.

He volunteers his time as a member of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires (Manitoba Division) Board of Governors, the Manitoba Criminal Justice Association Board of Directors, Rossbrook House Board of Directors and as a hockey coach for the St. Vital Minor Hockey Association.

Deputy Chief Halley received his Bachelor of Arts Degree (English/Criminology) from the University of Manitoba in 1990. He was accepted into the Izzy Asper School of Business later that same year, where he pursued his Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree prior to joining the Winnipeg Police Service. 

Assistant Commissioner
Vice President, MACP
Scott McMurchy

Director of Campus Safety and Security Services – U of M
Director, MACP
G.T (Gord) Perrier

Gord Perrier, is a 30-year career professional who has directed both strategic and operational functions, including, crisis management and field operations including investigations within a major Canadian police service. He currently serves as the Director of Campus Safety and Security for the University of Manitoba and is responsible for emergency preparedness, security response and numerous risk reduction practices.

Gord began his career with the Winnipeg Police Service as a Special Constable in 1992 serving in the Forensic Services Unit. In 1994, he transitioned to uniform operations as a Police Constable. Starting in 1998 he worked extensively as an investigator municipally, provincially, and nationally in a variety of units or joint force special projects including major crimes, organized crime, financial crime, and professional standards. He was also seconded to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for four years to lead investigations involving organized crime, money laundering and proceeds of crime on a national and international level.

Gord served as Deputy Chief of Police for five years and previously led both major criminal investigative divisions as a command officer. He also represented Manitoba on the National Policing Advisory Committee for several years.  

He is the founding director of Winnipeg’s Child Advocacy Centre, a non-profit corporation that works with several government agencies, including the police, to gather evidence in support of child maltreatment prosecutions. Gord has appeared and made submissions to both the Canadian Senate and House of Commons to address offender sentencing and human trafficking.   

He holds a master’s degree in leadership and management from Charles Sturt University in Australia and is a graduate of the Canadian Police College, Executive Development Program. He holds a senior professional certification from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM-SCP) and is the recipient of the Province of Manitoba Law Enforcement Medal of Excellence, the Canadian Exemplary Police Service Medal and is a Member of the Canadian Order of Merit of the Police Forces.   

Director of Finance
Secretary Treasurer, MACP
Tara Holowka

Executive Director, MACP
Jim Mirza

Superintendent (Ret.) Jim Mirza served over 33 years with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, leading with a strong focus on evidence-based policing, community well-being, and organizational excellence. His career included key leadership roles in operations command, operational strategy, employee relations, critical incident command, and executive oversight across Manitoba and Nunavut. He is a believer in championing mental health initiatives, Indigenous partnerships, equity-driven practices, and advancing modern policing approaches. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology, is a graduate with honours in Human Resources, and completed a Master’s degree in International Police Leadership. He remains a committed mentor and advocate for public safety and transformational leadership.

Support Staff

Accountant Technician
Tamara Hall

Administrative Support
Michelle Cooke