Dryden Police Service/CKDR Archives
Former Chief of the Dryden Police Service John Riley has passed away.
The Dryden Police Services Board says Riley’s commitment to serving the community was recognized by many.
John Riley was the Chief of Police from 1965 to 1987 and his list of accomplishments includes:
He was responsible for the growth of the Dryden Police from its humble beginnings as a four officer Force to fifteen sworn members and five full-time civilian members upon his retirement;
Throughout his career, Chief Riley endeavored to build a strong and responsible Police Service dedicated to the protection of all who lived in Dryden;