Who We Are

Brandon Police Service Executive

Chief of Police, Tyler Bates

Chief Tyler Bates is a committed law enforcement professional with over 30 years of experience in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). Born and raised in Manitoba, Bates has deep roots in the province and began his career serving the communities he knows so well. For the first 19 years of his career, he worked in various roles across Manitoba, from General Duty Police Officer to Detachment Commander, and Operations Inspector in Provincial and Federal capacities. building a strong foundation in community policing and operational management.

On October 15, 2024, Bates took on the role of Chief of Police for Brandon Police Service, bringing with him his extensive experience and a heartfelt dedication to public safety. His career has been characterized by leadership roles of increasing responsibility, including serving as District Commander for South District, F Division. In this position, he oversaw 29 detachments and managed over 300 Regular Members and 75 Public Servants, focusing on effective resource management and addressing operational challenges to improve service delivery.

During his tenure as Training Officer and Chief Superintendent at the RCMP Training Academy, Bates was instrumental in modernizing the Cadet and Police Dog Training Programs, ensuring that training standards remained high and relevant to the demands of modern policing. His approach has always been about maintaining professional integrity while adapting to the evolving needs of law enforcement.

As Director of National Aboriginal Policing and Crime Prevention Services at RCMP National Headquarters, Bates managed substantial projects and led initiatives that made a lasting impact, such as the "RCMP Operational Overview on Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women." His efforts in this area were recognized with an RCMP Commissioner’s Commendation, though Bates views these achievements as part of his broader commitment to making a difference in the communities he serves.

Chief Bates holds a Bachelor of Arts in Justice and Law Enforcement from the University of Winnipeg, where he was awarded the Gold Medal for the highest academic standing. He has also completed specialized training, including the Gold Public Order Commander Course and the Joint Staff and Command Programme at the Canadian Forces College, further enhancing his leadership skills.

Deputy Chief of Police, Greg Hebert

In January of 2018, Greg was appointed to the rank of Inspector and was in charge of Support Services.  Inspector Hebert joined the Brandon Police Service in 1992 and has enjoyed a variety of assignments during his 31-year career, including Patrol, Traffic, Major Crimes, Organized Crime, Court Services and Organizational Development.  

Inspector Hebert has worked the majority of his career in Operations, spending over 24 years in various roles within the Service.   

He is currently the Inspector of Operations where he oversees the Patrol and the Crime Divisions, including the Officer i/c of the Emergency Response Team. 

Inspector Hebert is a current member of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP), Association of Canadian Critical Incident Commanders ACCIC) and the Manitoba Association of Chiefs of Police (MACP).  In his role with MACP, he serves on the Tactical Advisory Committee and the Organized Crime Task Force.  

Inspector Hebert has completed the Asper School of Business – Advanced Program in Management, Leadership, and Strategy.  He has recently completed the CACP Executive Mentorship Program. 

Greg and his wife Wendy are the proud parents of three young women.

Inspector Dana McCallum

On March 31st, 2025, Sgt. Dana McCallum was officially promoted to the rank of Inspector. Inspector Dana McCallum now holds the distinction of being the first female Inspector in the history of the Brandon Police Service—a proud and historic moment for our organization.

Inspector McCallum joined the RCMP and graduated from Depot Division on August 8th, 2000. Inspector McCallum was posted to Brandon Detachment and during her career with the RCMP she was transferred to many of the surrounding communities including Wasagaming, Souris and Carberry. During her time with the RCMP, Inspector McCallum was assigned to General Patrol and Traffic. Dana saw the light and turned in her red Serge for brilliant blue and joined the ranks of the Brandon Police Service on June 7th, 2010. When Dana began her career with BPS, she was assigned to D Platoon, spending her first two years on general patrol. It was a new pace—and a new experience—having backup now just minutes away when needed.

In 2012, McCallum was appointed as the Elementary schools School Resource Officer which saw her in the schools making positive relationships from September through to June. Dana went on to serve in both bike and foot patrol during the summer months, continuing to build positive connections within our community.
In 2015, Dana returned to general patrol assigned to A platoon. In 2016, Inspector McCallum was selected for a detective position in our Major Crimes Unit and then in 2018 she became the first Youth Intelligence and Counter Exploitation Officer for the Brandon Police Service. In this position, Inspector McCallum made tremendous strides and built relationships with some of the most difficult clients we see in policing. Dana gained the trust of these youths and truly cared about the outcomes for each one of them. Inspector McCallum was also the lead officer behind project Beckon, which targeted exploitation in our community. This project was the first sexual exploitation project run in Brandon and was hugely successful and highlighted the growing issues of exploitation in our community.

In 2014, Dana was recognized with the Excellence in Law Enforcement Award for her outstanding work in local schools—a testament to her dedication to youth engagement and community policing. Her commitment has only continued to grow since then, making a lasting impact both within our organization and in the community she serves.

During Covid Dana was transferred to the detention section to cover cells for a ten-month period. In summer of 2022 she was promoted from Constable to Sergeant. In June of 2022, McCallum was transferred to the Sgt. in charge of the Organizational Development Unit. While in this role she oversaw all the members files to ensure accuracy and efficiency for court. She was also in charge of the training unit, fleet services, building maintenance, and dress, and deportment. She created an online store for our members to use so they could order the equipment they need in a timely manner.

In January of 2024 Dana was transferred to the Community Support Section where she oversaw 18 members including the cadets, the school resource officers, media and the Hub table.

In April of 2024 Inspector McCallum received a favorable notice from the City of Brandon for her work getting BPS used ballistic vests to the National Police of Ukraine.

As of March 31st, 2025, she officially became the first female Inspector in the history of the Brandon Police Service—a proud and significant milestone for both Dana and our organization.