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On Aug. 21, Deputy Commissioner Rob Hill assumed command of the Alberta RCMP from Deputy Commissioner Curtis Zablocki.
Hill is a 26-year veteran of the RCMP. He has served as an Administration and Personnel Officer in Nunavut, Officer in Charge of the Stony Plain, Spruce Grove, and Enoch detachment, and as the Assistant District Officer of the Central Alberta District.
With experience in senior leadership roles, Hill most recently served as the Commanding Officer of the Manitoba RCMP, following three years as a Criminal Operations Officer.
Hill shared his focus on supporting RCMP employees in Alberta by ensuring they have everything needed to enhance the safety and security of all the communities they serve.
With the right equipment and resources in place, he plans to deliver policing services that demonstrate accountability and build confidence and trust.
“Day after day, we show up for Albertans. We don’t do it for the recognition, or the parades, or to one day stand up behind a podium at a Change of Command Ceremony,” said Hill. “We do it for the safety of our communities, our neighbours, our families, and our friends. The work we do may not always be easy, but it is certainly honorable.”
As Commanding Officer, Hill assumes the responsibility of leading Alberta’s provincial police service, overseeing nearly 4,200 employees across 113 detachments serving more than 1.5 million Albertans.
