Senior Staff

Chief of Police: Gary Conn

(519) 436-6603

Gary Conn was born and raised in London, Ontario where he graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology.  He subsequently enrolled in the Canadian Armed Forces and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant.  In 1995, Gary joined the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, however a few months later he was hired by the London Police Service. In 1998, he joined the newly-amalgamated Chatham-Kent Police Service where he worked in General Patrol and Traffic.

In 2002, he was seconded to the Ontario Police College where he taught a number of use of force courses, including Firearms, Defensive Tactics, Police Vehicle Operations and Officer Safety to new recruits. Upon his return from the two-year posting he was promoted to Sergeant. As a Sergeant, he served as a Patrol Supervisor, Training Sergeant, District Sergeant, Professional Standards Investigator and Officer-In-Charge of Court Services.  Later as the Deputy Chief, Gary oversaw all three Branches of our Service including the Community Patrol Branch, Operational Support and Administrative Support.

Gary has continued his education at Western University, where he has completed his Graduate Diploma in Public Administration and Master’s Degree in Public Administration. Gary is also a Police Leadership graduate from the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Business and is also a graduate of the FBI National Executive Institute as well as a distinguished graduate from the FBI National Academy, Session 258.  He further obtained a Graduate Diploma from the University of Virginia in Criminal Justice Education.  He has completed numerous courses in police operations and management through the Ontario Police College, and is a certified Level III Municipal Manager with the Ontario Municipal Management Institute.

He has taught for nine years as an itinerant instructor in the Police Foundations Program, as well as Law and Security at St. Clair College. Gary is a Board Director for the Chatham-Kent Women’s Centre, member of the CACP Use of Force Advisory Committee, OACP Vice-Director for Zone 6, a Companion member of the Hospitaller Order of St. John of Jerusalem, London Commandery and a member of the Parthenon Masonic Lodge in Chatham.

Deputy Chief of Police: Jeff Littlewood

(519) 436-6606

Deputy Chief Littlewood’s education includes a Master in Public Administration from the University of Western Ontario, a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a Certificate in Criminology from the University of Windsor. Jeff is a graduate of the ROTMAN School of Business where he completed the Police Leadership Program. Jeff also graduated from the FBI National Executive Institute earning the FBI LEEDA TRILOGY Award. He has attained a certificate in Managing Toward Accountability from Queens University, a certificate in Business Management Skills form St. Clair College and a Diploma in Police Management Studies from the University of Western Ontario. Jeff received his Professional Manager designation from the Canadian Institute of Management and is a certified Municipal Manager Level III. He is also a certified Critical Incident Commander and Major Case Manager.

Deputy Chief Littlewood had the honour of being the President of the Ontario Association of Police Educators (OAPE) from 2006-2012.  He is a member of the Chatham-Kent Crime Prevention Board and the Chatham-Kent Victim Services Board. Since 2009, Jeff has worked closely with an aboriginal committee which focuses on developing collaborative relationships, communication, education and partnerships that will positively benefit First Nations, mainstream communities and agencies.

Jeff began his policing career in 1984 with the Chatham Police Force. Since that time, he has worked in the Operational Support, Community Patrol and Administrative Branches of the Service. In 1994, he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and performed the roles of Court and Training Sergeant. Jeff was promoted to Staff Sergeant in 2004 and transferred to Community Patrol as a Platoon Commander. In 2009, he was transferred to the Operational Support Branch where he managed the Training and Professional Development Section. In 2011, he was seconded to the Ontario Police College for six months to work collaboratively with the Ministry on an E-Learning training program for Crime Prevention and Community Mobilization. Upon his return in 2012, he assumed the role of Acting Branch Commander – Community Patrol for six months. In 2013, he was assigned as the Manager of Investigative Services and later that year was promoted to Inspector in charge of Operational Support supervising the Major Crime, Intel/Drug, Identification and Traffic Management Units.  Jeff was promoted to Deputy Chief in July of 2015.

Inspector – Operational Support Branch: Trevor Crane

(519) 436-6622

Trevor Crane joined the Chatham Police Service in 1990 after completing his undergraduate studies at the University of Windsor. He was assigned patrol duties and eventually moved into the drug unit where he worked in a joint forces capacity with both the RCMP and OPP drug sections. In 1998 he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and transferred to community patrol as a front line supervisor. When the District Sergeant program was implemented shortly after amalgamation he was selected to be a District Sergeant for the Wallaceburg/Dresden area. In 2002 he was promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant and worked as a platoon commander for the next six years. In 2009 he was transferred to the Criminal Investigations Branch as a Detective Sergeant. In this role he was responsible for overseeing all major cases for the police service as well as operational management of the criminal investigations branch, Intelligence and the Forensic Identification Unit. In 2013 he was promoted to the rank of Inspector and transferred to the Community Patrol Branch where he oversees management responsibilities for Community Patrol the Communications Center as well as the Critical Incident Response Team.

Inspector Crane is a board and executive member of the Chatham Kent Integrated Childrens Services. He is board director for Chatham-Kent Goodfellows and is an observer on the Ontario Death Under Five Review Committee.

His education includes an undergraduate degree with a major in psychology from the University of Windsor. He also holds a Masters degree in Business Administration from Northcentral University. He is a certified Municipal Manager Level III. He is a graduate of the Police Leadership Program from the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management. In addition, he has received a number of police related management and investigative courses. He is a certified critical incident commander and major case manager.

Inspector Kirk Earley
(519) 436-6645

Kirk Earley was born and raised in Chatham, Ontario. In 1997, Kirk joined the Chatham Police Service as a special constable. Kirk then spent time as a constable in our front line community patrol branch. During his time in front line Kirk was selected to be a use of force instructor within our Training Branch.

In 2002, Kirk was selected to be a member of our Community Priority Action team (CPAT), responsible for community issues in District #1 and throughout the Municipality. In 2004 Kirk was transferred to the Criminal Investigations Branch. During his time in criminal investigations Kirk was involved with many major crime investigations including but not limited to; homicide investigations, major sexual assaults, arson, robberies, kidnapping, abduction and major fraud investigations.

In 2009 Kirk was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and was successful in taking over command of the forensic identification unit, crime stoppers, and crimes against vulnerable persons sections.

In 2012, Kirk took command of the Intelligence Section, where he was responsible for overseeing the intelligence, drugs and property crimes unit. The Intelligence Unit at this time was responsible for successfully investigating several covert intelligence operations, involving drugs, property crimes and homicide.

In 2014 Kirk was promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant and transferred to the Community patrol Branch to oversee the day to day operations of a front line Community Patrol Platoon.

In 2016, Kirk was transferred to the Corporate Services Division, where he was responsible for the day to day operations of the Emergency Communications Centre, Court Services Divisions and Records Section. Kirk was also responsible for the implementation and completion of several service wide projects (Front Lobby Construction, Zone Realignment, Courts and Records Realignment, Mobile Data Terminals and Mobile for Public Safety Software).

In 2017, Kirk was promoted to the rank of Inspector and assigned to oversee the Administrative Support Branch. This division is responsible for property management, fleet, information technology, infrastructure management and corporate services.

Over his career, Kirk has received several Police Service Board, Chief and Deputy Chief Commendations related to his leadership and work ethic in Community Involvement, Program Development and Major Case Criminal Investigations.

Kirk possesses an Honours Degree in Criminology from Athabasca University and he also has a Master of Arts Degree in Leadership from the University of Guelph. Kirk is a certified Municipal Manager Level III and he is also a graduate of the Police Leadership Program from the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management.
Kirk is an active member of the community as a volunteer with a variety of organizations, boards and sports teams. Kirk possess a strong work ethic and has proven himself to be an effective and reliable leader within the organization.

Inspector – Community Patrol Branch: Brian Biskey                     

519-436-6602

Brian began his policing career in 1985 with the Chatham Police Force and has worked in the Operational Support, Community Patrol and Administrative Branches of the Service.

In 1999, he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and performed the roles of Court and Case Management Sergeant, District 2 Sergeant, Traffic Management Sergeant, Platoon Sergeant and Acting Staff Sergeant.

In 2007, Brian was promoted to Staff Sergeant and transferred to Community Patrol as a Platoon Commander.  He was instrumental in the re-organization of the Court Services Section and the Records Management Section.  Brian managed the Professional Standards Section which included: Internal Affairs, Training, Firearms, Risk Management and Planning and Police Development.

Over his career, Brian has received several Police Service Board Citations and Commendations related to his leadership skills in Program Development, Community Mobilization, Crime Prevention and Team Building.

His education includes a Diploma in Plastics Technology from St. Clair College, Certificate in Managing towards Accountability from Queens University, Courses in Management, Business Skills and Computer Skills from St. Clair College, Courses in Coaching Skills and Leadership from University of Dalhousie.

Brian is a graduate of the Senior Police Administration Course (SPAC) at the Canadian Police College in Ottawa and the LEADER Course at the Ontario Police College.  In 2015, he graduated from the Rotman School of Business where he completed the Police Leadership Program.  He is currently enrolled in the Leadership Training Program with FBI-LEEDA Leadership Institute.