The province has named a new chief civilian director of BC’s Independent Investigations Office.

The IIO of British Columbia is a civilian-led police-oversight agency responsible for conducting investigations into incidents of death or serious harm that may have been the result of the actions or inactions of a police officer, whether on or off duty.

Jessica Berglund steps into the role following the retirement of Ronald J. MacDonald earlier this year who served seven years at the helm of the IIO.

Prior to her appointment with IIO, Berglund was the WorkSafeBC director of occupational health and safety investigations.

She joined WorkSafeBC in 2003 where she held various legal and senior-management roles over a 21-year career.

To learn more, visit Government of British Columbia.