The Nova Scotia RCMP has appointed Superintendent Jason Popik as Officer-in-Charge of the Southwest Nova District.
"I'm honoured to serve Southwest Nova," says Supt. Popik. "I look forward to working closely with our communities and community leaders to build strong relationships and promote public safety throughout the region."
Supt. Popik's first position in Nova Scotia was as the East Operations Officer for Halifax in 2016. He brought with him a wealth of knowledge and experience he gained in Alberta, where he was part of the Alberta RCMP Major Crime Unit; the St. Albert General Investigative Section, operational and support units; and the Alberta RCMP's Tactical Operations Team.
In Nova Scotia, Supt. Popik quickly assumed the role of Operations Officer for all of Halifax District, and was promoted in 2019 to oversee all aspects of federal policing in the province, including multi-jurisdictional file management.
In the role of officer-in-charge of the Southwest Nova District, Supt. Popik will oversee all RCMP operations in the area.