LPS announces new Deputy Chief

“The fact that he’s coming from a similarly sized community with many of the same issues and challenges we face in Lethbridge, will also be a significant benefit as we engage in strategic planning for the next four years.”

Mehdizadeh believes his past with Grobmeier will be an asset for the Lethbridge service, and notes Grobmeier is passionate about positive change and is dedicated to building strong relationships.

The incoming Deputy Chief’s policing career started in 1993. He has served in detachments across Canada and spent four years in Berlin, Germany as a liaison officer in charge of all international investigations involving Germany, Poland and Austria. He has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from the University of Regina. Additionally, he has completed multiple executive development and leadership programs.

He said, “I am honoured to be joining the Lethbridge Police Service and look forward to working with the organization’s many community partners to foster our relationship.”

“Lethbridge is a great city and my wife and I, along with our two dogs, are excited to make it our new home and become part of the community.”

In October, the LPS, in partnership with the Lethbridge Police Commission, started a national search following the retirement of the previous Deputy Chief. The panel consisted of Mehdizadeh, Dawna Coslovi, chair of the Police Commission HR Committee, Jason Elliott, City of Lethbridge Manager of People and Culture and Chief Mark Neufeld of the Calgary Police Service. Mehdizadeh noted 12 applications were received, with Grobmeier being selected as the successful candidate.

Until he assumes his new role next March, Interim Deputy Chief Scott Boyd – who was temporarily seconded from the Calgary Police Service – will remain in place.

by Justin Goulet

LPS announces new Deputy Chief

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