SARNIA, ON – The Sarnia Police Service Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Inspector Michael Van Sickle as the new Deputy Chief Designate for the Sarnia Police Service. Inspector Van Sickle will succeed Deputy Chief Julie Craddock, who has recently transitioned to the Deputy Chief of the Anishinabek Police Service.
Prior to this appointment, Inspector Van Sickle successfully commanded the Operations Division of the Sarnia Police Service, overseeing the Patrol Branch, Communications, and Records. With a career spanning nearly two decades, he has made significant contributions across both the Operations and Criminal Investigations Divisions. Additionally, Inspector Van Sickle has served on the Emergency Response Team and the Training Branch, further diversifying his experience within the organization.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, he has managed critical areas such as Recruiting, Professional Standards, Human Resources, and Property and Evidence. His extensive background and established relationships with personnel will be invaluable as he steps into this new role.
Inspector Van Sickle is a proud graduate of St. Patrick’s High School and Lambton College in Sarnia. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Athabasca University and a graduate of the Police Leadership Program from the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management.
Beyond his professional responsibilities, Inspector Van Sickle is actively involved in the community, having served with the Sarnia Minor Hockey Association for over ten years and volunteering with the Camlachie Athletic Association during the spring and summer months.
Deputy Chief Van Sickle has officially commenced his duties, maintaining command of both the Operations Division and the Community Support Division.
"Inspector Van Sickle has shown himself to be very capable in leading through the current period of police service modernization. Well respected within the police service, Inspector Van Sickle has forged positive relationships that will support the continued implementation of the strategic plan. The Board is very pleased with his appointment."
Chair Paul Wiersma, Sarnia Police Service Board
“I am very pleased with the Board’s decision to appoint Inspector Van Sickle into the role of Deputy Chief. He has been an exemplary senior leader in our organization and evidence of the emerging leaders within our organization. I look forward to working with him in this new role as we continue our modernization process within the SPS in order to meet the ever evolving needs of our community.”
Chief Derek Davis, Sarnia Police Service
“As a lifelong resident of Sarnia and having spent the entirety of my policing career with the Sarnia Police Service, I am truly honored to be named the Deputy Chief of Police. The safety of our city is of paramount importance to me and our organization. I have chosen to spend my career here and raise my family here because this is an incredible community.
I look forward to continuing to support positive change in our organization while working closely with the exceptional people that I have spent the last two decades building relationships with. I thank the Board for this tremendous opportunity and each and every member of SPS, past and present, that have supported me in my career.”
Deputy Chief Michael Van Sickle, Sarnia Police Service
