Bourassa to retire as Moose Jaw’s police chief in 2025

Rick Bourassa is stepping down as chief of the Moose Jaw Police Service.

The police force made the announcement on Wednesday, saying Bourassa will leave the force in 2025, and an official retirement date will be decided in January after a new Board of Police Commissioners is appointed.

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Bourassa has been chief in Moose Jaw since October 4, 2013, and made the move after a 31-year stint with the Regina Police Service. He’s also served as president of the Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of Police and served on the board of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police.

“It is with mixed emotions that I make this decision to retire,” Bourassa said in a statement.

“I have been grateful to have been in policing for so many years, to have worked with so many exceptional people, and to have been welcomed by the amazing community of Moose Jaw. After a lengthy career, it is time to move into the next chapter of life and whatever that may hold. Thank you.”

Crystal Froese, chair of the Moose Jaw Board of Police Commissioners, extended gratitude to Bourassa on behalf of the board “for his 11 years of leadership in our community and 45 years of dedicated service in law enforcement.”

Froese said the board will be working to find a suitable replacement to fill the role.

“The skillset required for this role extends beyond policing expertise to include strengths in community building, communication, and public engagement. This is a critical position, and we are committed to finding a leader who will continue to build on Chief Bourassa’s legacy while fostering trust, support, and collaboration within our community,” she said.