Ottawa police Chief Charles Bordeleau's contract extended until May 2019

The Ottawa Police Services Board has extended the contract of Chief Charles Bordeleau until May 2019.

Bordeleaubecame the Ottawa police chief in March 2012.

"My focus will remain on supporting members and ensuring they have the tools to do their job," Bordeleau is quoted sayingin a news release.

"Our service will continue to focus on strengthening community safety enforcing the law and preventing crime and victimization. We are also committed to keepinga strong focus on transforming and adapting the organization to meet the operational and business challenges it will face in the coming years."

Coun.Eli El-Chantiry, chair of the seven-member civilian board, said in a news release that Bordeleau provides strong leadership along withDeputy Chief Ed Keeley and Deputy Chief Jill Skinner, whose contracts run until July 2017 and June 2018, respectively.

"Eachof themhas our confidence," El-Chantiry is quoted saying.