Andrew Kraemer has been promoted to the rank of inspector and commander of the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police detachment, effective Sept. 21. Kraemer has more than 24 years of service in the force including the organized crime enforcement bureau, Almaguin Highlands crime unit, provincial communications centre and the North Bay detachment, police said in a release Friday. “Insp. Kraemer has served as an OPP crisis negotiator for 16 years, including five years as northeast region crisis negotiation coordinator,” police said. “Having grown up in this area and raised my family here, it is an honour to lead the dedicated members of the North Bay OPP detachment and continue serving the communities I am proud to call home,” said Kraemer. “I look forward to supporting our members, strengthening partnerships and working collaboratively to enhance community safety throughout the detachment area.” “Insp. Kraemer has played a key role in advancing local policing priorities, strengthening relationships with municipal and community partners and supporting the development of the detachment’s strategic priorities,” police said.
