Regina Police Service
Farooq Sheikh, Chief
Farooq Sheikh has worked in law enforcement since 1992, the majority of that in policing, except for the past two years, where he operated as the Chief of Alberta Sheriffs. His policing experience includes working at Calgary, Central Saanich, West Midlands and London Metropolitan Police services. Farooq has worked in a variety of roles, which include; criminal investigations, traffic, neighbourhood policing, 24/7 response, proactive crime teams, robbery, stolen auto, professional standards, diversity and inclusion and in recruitment. He is trained as a public order commander and policed in two riots in addition to policing the London Olympics in 2012. Farooq is the proud father of three amazingly talented adult children, a son and two daughters. He enjoys keeping fit through weight training and loves watching his favourite soccer team, Liverpool Football Club.