The Delta Police Foundation is planning on sending Chief Jim Cessford into retirement in style with a toast/roast next month.
After 20 years heading the Delta Police Department, and 27 years with the Edmonton Police Department, Cessford is retiring. His last day is Feb. 2, exactly 20 years to the day since he began his tenure in Delta.
The Delta Police Foundation is planning an entertaining evening "that he will never forget."
"We've got some fabulous roasters," said organizer Leslie Abramson, adding the foundation has lined up Vancouver police Chief Jim Chu, who also recently announced his retirement, former attorney general Wally Oppal, former mayor Beth Johnson, who hired Cessford in 1995, and New Westminster Chief Dave Jones.
Hockey great Dennis Hall will serve as MC for the evening.
"We'd like everyone to come out and show Chief Cessford how much we appreciate his 20 years in Delta," Abramson said.
The roast is set for Thursday, Feb. 12 at the Delta Town Country Inn in Ladner at 6 p.m. Tickets cost $99 per person. To reserve tickets, call 604-273-1001.
