New 'Top Cop' at National Defence

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CFPM (NDHQ) 2005-01 - May 12, 2005 OTTAWA -- A new Canadian Forces (CF) Provost Marshal, the military's chief of police, has been appointed and will assume his new role as the department's "top cop" June 15. Cmdr. Steve Moore, currently deputy provost marshal for the National Investigation Service (NIS), will assume responsibility for policing and coordinating security and force protection at CF bases and Defence establishments around the world. He will be promoted to the rank of captain (navy) June 1 succeeding Col. Dorothy Cooper, who is leaving the post after four years to complete French language training. "Cmdr. Moore is an honest and dedicated individual who will serve the CF well," said Col. Cooper. "I am confident that he will continue to build upon the organization's reputation of professionalism and competence among military members and the wider police community." The appointment comes after a careful selection process designed to safeguard the integrity of the military police as an independent organization. A selection board consisting of both military and civilian members including an RCMP deputy commissioner, a Carleton University School of Business professor, the vice-chief of defence staff and the chief of the land staff conducted the process. "On behalf of all members of the CF, I wish to extend my congratulations to Cmdr. Moore and my appreciation to the selection board and all participants in the process," said Gen. Rick Hillier, Chief of Defence Staff. -30- Contact: Capt. Mark Giles Public Affairs Officer CF Provost Marshal / NIS National Defence Headquarters (Ottawa) (613) 945-0522 office

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