October 01, 2025
Del Manak, the first police chief of Indian origin in Canada, retired after a career of more than three decades in policing. Manak, who hails from Punjab, served in the Victoria Police Department and the Vancouver Police Department. His career with the Victoria Police Department spanned around 32 years, before which he worked with the Vancouver Police Department. He broke new ground in 2017 by becoming the first person of colour to be appointed as the police chief of Victoria. During his career, he contributed towards healthcare and community initiatives and also worked towards enhancing the justice framework. In acknowledgement of his service, Victoria has designated August 27, which was the day he retired, as Del Manak Day.
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