WRPS’ dedicated senior leaders bring a wealth of experience, education, and community involvement to their roles. With decades of service and a commitment to excellence, they guide our police service in ensuring safety, justice, and community support for all residents of Waterloo Region.
Chief Mark Crowell
Chief Mark Crowell has been a member of the Waterloo Regional Police Service since 2001 and is the Service’s 7th Chief of Police.
Over his career, he has served in areas including Neighbourhood Policing & Investigations - Patrol, Intimate Partner Violence, Communications, Special Victims - Sexual Assault, Administrative Support - Records, as the Executive Officer to the Chief of Police, and as Deputy Chief of Police.
He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Canadian Studies from Wilfrid Laurier University and a Master of Arts in Sociology. He also has a Ph.D. in Sociology from the Department of Sociology and Legal Studies at the University of Waterloo.
Chief Mark Crowell has been a Board of Directors member for Supportive Housing of Waterloo (SHOW) and is currently a Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region board member. He has also volunteered with Out of the Cold and Food4Kids Waterloo Region as a community volunteer.
Deputy Chief Eugene Fenton
Deputy Chief Eugene Fenton is a 22-year member of the Waterloo Regional Police Service.
Throughout his career, he has held various positions, including Frontline Patrol, General Investigations, Homicide, Criminal Intelligence, Professional Standards, and, most recently, Superintendent of the Investigative Services Division.
Deputy Chief Fenton has served as Chair of the Waterloo Region Integrated Drug Strategy for the past three years.
He has a Diploma in Police Foundations from Westervelt College and a Bachelor of Arts with Honours Degree in Policing from Wilfrid Laurier University.
Deputy Chief Jen Davis
Deputy Chief Davis has been a member of the Waterloo Regional Police Service since 1998. Throughout her policing career, she has served in a variety of operational, investigative and administrative roles throughout the organization. She served as both the Superintendent of Professional Development and Superintendent of Investigative Services before being promoted to Deputy Chief of Neighbourhood Policing and Investigations in 2023.
She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Guelph, a Bachelor of Administration Degree from Athabasca University, and a post-graduate diploma in Emergency Management from Wilfrid Laurier University.
Deputy Chief Davis currently serves as the Chair of the Board of Directors for Langs Community Health Centre in Cambridge. She is the co-chair of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police – Crime Prevention, Community Safety and Well-Being Committee, and is the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police – Zone 5 Director.
Throughout her policing career, Deputy Chief Davis has been committed to supporting innovative and forward-thinking solutions that enhance public safety and build stronger, more resilient communities.