In this first of a three-part series, Policing TV welcomes Peter Sloly, former Chief of Ottawa Police and Deputy Chief of Toronto Police, for a compelling conversation on leadership, resilience, and the pursuit of positive change in policing.
Peter shares his journey from being a professional soccer player representing Canada, to entering law enforcement, rising through the ranks, and navigating the challenges of being a “square peg in a round hole.” He speaks candidly about early doubts, internal police culture, international peacekeeping in Kosovo, and why he chose to stay in policing to become a force for systemic change.
Parts two and three will be published on 14th and 28th of October
Takeaways
- How a professional athlete became a senior police leader
- Why mentorship and allyship are essential in institutional careers
- What it means to be a change agent inside traditional systems
- The personal and professional impact of international peacekeeping
- The importance of taking bold, sometimes risky, decisions to drive change
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Peter Slowly’s Journey
01:49 From Soccer to Policing: A Unique Transition
04:43 Navigating the Early Days of Policing
10:13 Finding Allies and Mentorship in Policing
13:57 The Impact of International Experience in Kosovo
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