Q&A with Deputy Chief Ryan Hogan

Deputy Chief Ryan Hogan brings nearly three decades of policing experience to his role with York Regional Police.

He serves as Deputy Chief, following a career that has included leadership roles across several areas of the organization, including Organized Crime and Intelligence Services, Community Services, the Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, the Professional Standards Bureau and the Community Safety Branch. In his current position, he oversees the Investigative Services Branch.

Hogan continues to emphasize the importance of staying connected to frontline policing and the communities officers serve.

Police sat down with Deputy Chief Hogan to discuss his career and approach to policing.

Q: Why did you want to become a police officer?

A: It was a lifelong goal. I had family members in policing — my cousin and my uncle — who influenced me at a young age and showed me the importance of the profession. I was drawn to frontline policing and the opportunity to help people, address issues like bullying and make a positive difference in the community.

Q: You’ve been known to spend time on the road with officers. Is that something you continue to do?

A: Yes. Throughout my career, I have made it a priority to spend time in the field, often alongside Auxiliary officers. Frontline policing is what first inspired me to join the profession, and I continue to find value in being out in the community. It helps maintain a strong connection to the work being done and supports relationship-building with both officers and residents.