She’s become the public face for the New Westminster Police Department and a familiar figure for many local residents but, come December, she’ll be back out on patrol.
Sgt. Diana McDaniel – a 16-year veteran of the force – has been the media spokesperson for the police department since early 2012 after taking over the position from Sgt. Gary Weishaar.
At the end of the month, McDaniel will take on a new position as the acting staff sergeant for ‘A’ watch, a position she is excited to begin, adding she is looking forward to working a patrol position once again.
Taking over from McDaniel is Sgt. Chad Johnston, the department’s ‘C’ watch road supervisor. He officially starts his new job as media spokesperson in December but will shadow McDaniel during her final week at the media desk.
As media spokesperson, McDaniel also headed the department’s community services division and human resources. Johnston will also take over those roles starting Dec. 1.
