Interim Chief Constable Todd Matsumoto

Interim Chief Todd Matsumoto is a dedicated and effective police leader with more than 31 years of municipal policing experience. He brings accountability to public safety through tried-and-true leadership, believing that inclusion of all community members is vital in forging partnerships for safer communities.

In February 2021, Todd Matsumoto was hired by Surrey Police Service as a Deputy Chief and the officer in charge of the Investigative Services Bureau, and in May 2024 he shifted to overseeing SPS’s Support Services Bureau.

Interim Chief Matsumoto started his career with the New Westminster Police Department in 1993 and worked in many investigative and administrative services including leading major crime teams, special investigations, patrol, recruiting, human resources, media and community police units.

He is devoted to inspiring others through ethical leadership while promoting their professional growth through mentoring and coaching. His focus at SPS is to build and lead teams that employ best practices and embrace community standards of fairness, transparency and trust.

Interim Chief Matsumoto has been the recipient of two Chief Constable Commendations and a Senior Officer Commendation for his investigative work and contributions to policing. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts in criminology from Simon Fraser University and completed the Queen's Executive Program at the Smith School of Business, Queen's University.