Regina appoints its first female police chief after historic leadership shift

A former reporter turned trailblazer, Davies steps into the role with a mission to transform policing. Her journey reflects resilience—and a long-overdue milestone.

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2025 December 11 . 3:28 AM

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Regina appoints its first female police chief after historic leadership shift

Lorilee Davies has been appointed Regina’s first female police chief. Her promotion follows the dismissal of Farook Sheikh after a misconduct investigation. Davies previously held the role in an acting capacity earlier this year.

Davies joined the police force in 1996 after working as a TV and radio reporter. Over the years, she took on various roles, from the detention unit to investigative teams, human resources, and critical incident command. She later served as deputy chief under former chief Evan Bray.

In 2023, she lost the chief’s position to Sheikh. When Sheikh was placed on leave earlier this year, Davies stepped in as acting chief. His subsequent firing opened the door for her permanent appointment.

On her first day, she found her office locker adorned with ribbons and supportive messages. She described her promotion as bittersweet—proud of the milestone for women but disappointed it took so long. As the first woman in the role, she recognises the added responsibility to champion female officers and their contributions.

Looking ahead, Davies wants the force to adopt new technologies. Plans include testing body cameras and using artificial intelligence to manage non-emergency calls more efficiently.

Davies now leads Regina’s police service with a focus on modernisation and inclusivity. Her appointment marks a historic shift for the force, which has never before had a woman in charge. The changes she introduces will shape policing in the city for years to come.