The Lower Mainland District RCMP and the City of Maple Ridge announced  the selection of the Maple Ridge RCMP’s newest Officer-in-Charge (OIC), Inspector Martin Guay, who has been promoted to the rank of Superintendent.

Superintendent Guay is the first OIC to be selected for the autonomous Maple Ridge RCMP Detachment.

 As a 20-year member of the RCMP, Superintendent Guay is an experienced police officer who has worked in a wide range of roles across the organization. His experience spans both rural and urban policing environments, and over the past three years, he has served as the Operations Officer for the Maple Ridge RCMP, where he was commissioned to the rank of Inspector in 2023.

 Superintendent Guay’s first posting following his Depot graduation was with the Plaster Rock RCMP in New Brunswick. After a move to the Lower Mainland District and working in general duty as a member of the Richmond YVR RCMP, he transferred to the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) in 2013.

 Throughout his career, he has led complex investigations and major incidents, including serving as “E” Division Gold Commander for provincial wildfire and emergency responses. Prior to joining the team in Maple Ridge, he worked in internal investigations, as well as the LMD District Advisory Non-Commissioned Officer and the Sunshine Coast RCMP Detachment Commander.

 “Being selected as the Detachment Commander for the Maple Ridge RCMP is a proud moment for me,” says Superintendent Guay. “I’ve worked in this area for three years now and know just how special this community is. I am honoured to serve the people of Maple Ridge and continue to work closely with all our units, frontline members and staff at the Detachment.”

 “Superintendent Guay’s strong understanding of detachment operations in Maple Ridge, combined with his active involvement in the community, makes him well suited to continue in this leadership role,” says Assistant Commissioner Elija Rain, Lower Mainland District Commander. “He brings a strong understanding of the complexities of policing, including administrative, operational, and financial responsibilities and will continue to support strong public safety efforts in Maple Ridge.”

 “On behalf of Council and the City, I am pleased to congratulate Superintendent Martin Guay on his appointment as Maple Ridge RCMP’s new Officer-in-Charge,” said Mayor Ruimy. “Having served in the community since 2023 as the detachment’s Operations Officer, he brings valuable experience and a strong understanding of the issues that matter most to Maple Ridge. He has played an important part in modernizing and strengthening recruitment efforts, while also providing steady leadership during the transition to our dedicated Detachment – maintaining a commitment to delivering excellent services to our residents and businesses. We look forward to working together to ensure the safety and well-being of our growing community.”

 Superintendent Guay holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Montreal (Quebec) and a Social Science College diploma from Collège de Maisonneuve (Quebec).

 Outside of work, Superintendent Guay and his wife, also an RCMP officer, spend most of their evenings at the soccer field with their two girls. Since joining the detachment, he has also shared a personal tradition – making homemade crepes and bringing maple syrup from his uncle’s sugar shack in Quebec, carried across the country to share with those at the Detachment during their pancake breakfast.