Jamie Graham, O.O.M. is the Chief for the Victoria Police Department, since January 1, 2009. He previously served as the Chief Constable of Vancouver, British Columbia from August 22, 2002 to August 13, 2007. A former Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer, Graham was popular with his officers, but was occasionally criticised by community groups and media outlets. Graham chose not to renew his five-year contract with the Vancouver Police Department, ending his time as chief on August 22, 2007.
He is a supporter of numerous charities including the Law Enforcement Torch Run, Canadian Cancer Society, Cancer Foundation, Cops for Cancer, Canadian Blood Services, Owl Society, Covenant House, Salvation Army to name a few. He is also a member of the British Columbia Veterinary Medical Association’s Lay Inquiry Pool and writes a column for Blue Line Magazine.
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“When the sheep are in the fauld, and the kye at hame,
And a’ the warld to rest are gane,
The waes o’ my heart fa’ in showers frae my e’e,
While my gudeman lies sound by me.
Young Jamie lo’ed me weel, and sought me for his bride;”
—Lady Anne Lindsay (1750–1825)
“You had disadvantages. You’re insane.”
—Michael Mann, U.S. screenwriter. Will Graham (William Petersen)