An interim Chief Civilian Director has been appointed to head the Independent Investigations Office of BC as the current head is set to retire.

Sandra Hentzen, currently Chief Operating Officer at the IIO, has been appointed interim CCD effective Thursday. Ronald J. MacDonald’s last day on the job is tomorrow.

“Working with such an amazing team of dedicated professionals has been a privilege and is an outstanding way to conclude my 39-year career in the justice sector,” comments MacDonald.

“I leave the IIO in Sandra’s capable hands. Having had the pleasure of working with Sandra since my arrival at the IIO in 2017, I have found her to be an exceptionally strong people leader and mentor, and she has demonstrated qualities essential for the CCD, including courage and collaboration, which make her well-suited to maintaining the public’s trust. I am confident that she will ensure the IIO continues to be well-positioned for success through this transition period.”

The IIO is the Independent civilian oversight agency of the police in British Columbia. It investigates all officer-related incidents that result in serious harm or death, whether or not there is any allegation of wrongdoing.