Deputy Chief Steve Bell has lived in Ottawa for the past 33 years. He is a 27-year veteran of the Ottawa Police Service, where he is currently the Deputy Chief – Chief Administrative Officer since January 2023.

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During his time with the Ottawa Police Service, he has gained experience in various positions, including Chief Administrative Officer; Interim Chief of Police; Deputy Chief of Criminal Investigations, Support Services and Planning, Performance & Analytics Directorates; Neighbourhood Officer, Drug Unit, Guns and Gangs Unit, Youth Section, Professional Standards, Courts and Temporary Custody and Resourcing and Development Directorate.

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Deputy Chief Bell’s background gives him a solid understanding of both the community’s diverse needs as well as the needs of Police Service members. He is a demonstrated, innovative and strategic thinker who is successful at managing complex organizational change. He has played a key role in several significant projects, including Gun Violence Suppression, Neighbourhood Policing, Gender Audit, Service Initiative, and Wellness Strategy.

 

Deputy Chief Bell is also actively involved in the community: he currently sits as Co-Chair of the Community Equity Council and serves as Chair of the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre Board. 

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Deputy Chief Bell has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and Political Science from Carleton University. He is married and has two sons.