Chief Myles F. Burke, B.A.C.S., M.O.M

In his 28th year in policing, Myles was appointed Deputy Chief of the Cape Breton Regional Police Service in January 2008. He has extensive experience in all areas of policing from foot patrol, community policing, drug section to homicide investigations.

Myles has previously worked in the New Glasgow Police Department and the Calgary Police Service.

Having completed many courses at the Canadian Police College, he is also a graduate of the Bachelor of Arts of Community Studies program from the University College of Cape Breton, a graduate of the FBI national Academy, the FBI LEEDS Program, both in Quantico, Virginia. He holds certificates from the University of Virginia and Dalhousie University.

He has many years of volunteerism in a variety of organizations like the Cape Breton YMCA, Talbot House, YMCA Canada, and the United Way of Cape Breton where he currently serves Past Board Chair.

He is a recipient of the police Exemplary Service Medal and the recipient of the Member of the Order of Merit for the Police Services for Canada.

On October 7th, 2008 he was appointed Acting Chief of Police.

December 16th, 2008 Myles Burke was then appointed Chief of police of the Cape Breton Regional Police Service which will take effect February 1st, 2009.

He is also the Nova Scotia National Board Member on the Canada Association of Chiefs of Police.

Chief Burke continues to stay involved and volunteer in many community activities. In his spare time he enjoys running.