An experienced law enforcer of Vietnamese descent has officially become the chief of the London Police Service (LPS) in Ontario, marking the first time in the city's history that the position will be held by a non-white officer. An emotional moment: LPS Police Chief Thai Truong, whose parents are Vietnamese, was sworn in by Justice Michael Carnegie and Justice Hugh McConnell during the change of command ceremony at the RBC Place on Monday, June 26. After being sworn in, the 44-year-old Truong delivered a passionate speech before a few hundred police officers, city council members and community leaders.