Leadership

Superintendent Cole Repta

As Commander of 1 District, Superintendent Cole Repta is responsible for police operations in Milton and Halton Hills (Georgetown and Acton).

Cole began his career as a police officer in 1999 and was first assigned to the Town of Milton as a constable. Since then, he has worked in a variety of operational roles in all four municipalities, and spent 12 years with the Emergency Services Unit. As a member of the Tactical Rescue Unit, Cole held numerous designations, including Tactical Team Leader and Crisis Negotiator. His achievements in these areas were recognized with a Governor General’s Award of Merit in 2010. 

Cole is one of six HRPS officers who holds the designation of Critical Incident Commander responsible for overseeing high-risk incidents in the Region.

In addition to supporting District Operations, he has overseen a variety of essential support units such as Records Information, Communications, and most recently, the Strategic Management Office. 

Throughout his time as a police officer, Cole has continued to be actively involved in the Halton community, participating in and leading numerous charity events. A lifelong amateur musician, Cole has contributed his time and talent to support countless benefits and fundraisers over the years. In recognition of his commitment and efforts, he was awarded the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012.

Cole looks forward to collaborating with community stakeholders in the District where he began his policing journey.

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Superintendent Al Albano

Superintendent Al Albano joined the Halton Regional Police Service in 1990. Al was a graduate of Niagara College of Applied Arts and Technology’s Law and Security Administration and has received a Bachelor of Social Science Degree in Labour Studies from McMaster University.

His policing career started as a uniform patrol constable in the City of Burlington. Since that time he has worked in a number of assignments including the Drug and Morality Bureau, Homicide Unit, Milton/Halton Hills as a patrol supervisor, Executive Officer to the Chief overseeing the Quality Assurance Bureau, the Diversity Unit and the Planning and Research Bureau. Al also served as the Commander of Regional Intelligence and Drugs.

He has Commanded 3 District (Burlington) and 1 District (Milton/Halton Hills) As of January 1, 2024 Al began his role as Superintendent of 2 District.

He is committed to working with community partners to ensure Oakville remain a safe place in which to work and live in.

Inspector Joe Barr

oe was raised in Halton and is proud to be a long-time resident of the community he serves. He began his policing career in 1998 and joined the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) in 2001, where he was first assigned to 2 District (Oakville) front-line operations. Since then, Joe has served in Criminal Investigations and a number of Specialized Investigative Units, including Child Abuse and Sexual Assault and Major Crime.

In recent years, Joe has held leadership roles in front-line operations, the Service’s Organizational Wellness Unit, and the Regional Major Crime Bureau.

Joe is deeply invested in community-based policing and well-being. He is people-focused and is a strong advocate of an inclusive workplace culture at the HRPS, which includes providing members with confidential and barrier-free access to mental health and wellness supports.  

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Superintendent Anita Laframboise

Anita began her policing career with the Halton Regional Police Service in 2004, assigned to uniform patrol in 2 District (Oakville). Since then, she has worked in a variety of specialized positions, including the Drug and Human Trafficking Unit, the Intelligence Unit, and the Training and Recruiting Unit.

She was also assigned to the Chief’s Office as Staff Officer to a Deputy Chief and, later, as Executive Officer to the Chief. While in these roles, Anita was fortunate to lead a number of Service-wide change-management projects. She also oversaw the Service’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Unit and Corporate Communications Unit where she saw first hand the benefits of authentic collaborative engagement with the community.

Anita is a proud committee member of the Women’s Internal Support Network and was involved in the creation of the Service’s Annual Women’s Symposium.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Psychology from Wilfrid Laurier University, has completed a number of leadership courses, and is currently pursuing a Human Resources Certificate from Conestoga College.

Anita transitioned to her current role as Inspector for 1 District in April 2024. She continues to focus on positive and progressive change within the policing culture for the benefit of all members, and is committed to fostering strong community partnerships in Milton and Halton Hills.

Inspector Ron Wright

Inspector Ron Wright began his policing career in 2006 as a Uniform Patrol Constable in District 2 (Oakville).

In 2011, Ron transferred to the Regional Drug, Gun and Gang Unit (now known as the Regional Drug and Organized Crime Unit), where he investigated drug trafficking, firearm offences and organized crime groups.

In 2016, Ron was promoted to Sergeant and returned to uniform patrol in Burlington.

In 2017, Ron became the supervisor of the 2 District Street Crime Unit, which falls under the Criminal Investigations Bureau. In 2021, Ron was promoted to Staff Sergeant and was assigned as the Detective Sergeant of the Criminal Investigations Bureau in Oakville. Ron managed a number of investigative teams, including units responsible for Break and Enters, Auto Theft, Drug Trafficking, Missing Persons, Robbery and serious Assaults.

In 2025, Ron was transferred to 1 District and managed a uniform platoon responsible for covering Milton, Georgetown and Halton Hills.

In 2026, Ron was promoted to Inspector where he currently oversees District Operations in Burlington.

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