There is a new team leader at the Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment.
Staff Sgt. Bryan Hayes is the new officer in charge of the detachment, having taken over from Staff Sgt. Brian Caffarena in late June. Caffarena had been with the Amherstburg Detachment since Oct. 2022 and is now in a leadership role with Windsor police city centre patrol.
“I got transferred out here June 23,” said Hayes. “Prior to the transfer, I was the patrol staff sergeant working out of HQ downtown.”
In that role, Hayes oversaw a platoon of over 50 frontline police officers and ran it when that platoon was on duty.
“Coming out here, I oversee all operations for all four platoons of officers and day-to-day operations of the detachment,” said Hayes.
A 20-year veteran of the Windsor Police Service, Hayes’ background includes positions in patrol, investigations and training. He said the transfer was a chief’s appointment and came out of the blue, but said he’s happy to be here. It came as a result of some shuffling of roles in Windsor with Caffarena heading back downtown.
Hayes is originally from Amherstburg and still lives in town. He said he is excited to work in his hometown.
“This community is very important to me, and I will ensure that the citizens continue to receive the high standard of policing that they expect and deserve,” said Hayes.
Things are “so far, so good” for Hayes in his new role in Amherstburg. He said that the town is very important to him and it is pleasure and privilege to work in Amherstburg.
Hayes was promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant in Dec. 2023. Hayes said he wants to “maintain the level of enforcement that the citizens expect,” as well as promote community engagement for the officers. He wants the detachment to “constantly engage in the community” and that includes himself. Hayes plans on being active in Amherstburg, listing the Miracle League of Amherstburg as something he plans on getting involved in.
Officer accountability is another priority Hayes listed.
Prior to getting into policing, Hayes has worked with Community Living Essex County while as a university student and has also coached youth sports including soccer and hockey over the years.
“Given his extensive experience and expertise, Staff Sgt. Hayes is a natural fit to take this particular leadership role at our Amherstburg Detachment,” said Windsor Police Chief Jason Bellaire, in a post to Windsor police’s social media sites. “I also want to recognize and thank our outgoing Amherstburg Detachment commander, Staff Sgt. Caffarena, for his tremendous leadership and dedication to our community.” New officer in charge of the Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment
By Ron Giofu
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