Training large cohort of young officers top challenge for Vancouver’s new police chief

Long-time Vancouver deputy police chief Steve Rai says he faces two major challenges as he takes over as the city’s new head officer: training the department’s large number of “very young” constables and ensuring its resources continue to grow.At a news conference announcing his appointment inside Vancouver City Hall this week, Chief Rai said if he runs into budget issues he will approach Mayor Ken Sim, who stood beside him on stage, to give him “the full picture of how this city is growing and policing is growing with it.”