Superintendent Lindsay Ellis is appointed as Commanding Officer of the Yukon RCMP
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This is a joint news release between the Government of Yukon and the Yukon Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
The Commissioner of the RCMP, Mike Duheme, has appointed Superintendent Lindsay Ellis to the role of Commanding Officer of the Yukon. This change takes effect immediately and brings Superintendent Ellis to the rank of Chief Superintendent.
Both the Government of Yukon and the RCMP would like to extend their congratulations to Chief Superintendent Ellis on her new role.
Chief Superintendent Ellis has a rich history of policing in the Yukon for over 12 years and was promoted to Superintendent in 2022 as the Criminal Operations Officer of M Division. During this time, her focus on public safety, modernization of policing services for frontline and specialized units and increased policing accountability has strengthened and enhanced policing across the territory.
Chief Superintendent Ellis has fostered genuine relationships with Yukon First Nations and diverse groups while promoting collaboration, inclusion and communication across business lines. Her work, relationships and dedication to policing in the territory has resulted in great success under Criminal Operations and the Division increasing Yukoners’ trust in the RCMP.
Chief Superintendent Ellis has been acting as the Commanding Officer of the Yukon RCMP since September 2024.
The Government of Yukon and the RCMP would also like to thank Chief Superintendent Scott Sheppard for his many outstanding years of service as the Commanding Officer of the Yukon.