There is a new officer in charge of the Maple Ridge RCMP.
Inspector Martin Guay, has been promoted to the rank of superintendent and selected to the top post.
He is the first officer in charge (OIC) of the now autonomous Maple Ridge detachment and is stepping into the role after the former OIC, Adam Gander, retired after a year and a half in the position.
Guay, a 20-year member of the RCMP, said this promotion is a proud moment for him.
“I’ve worked in this area for three years now and know just how special this community is. I am honoured to serve the people of Maple Ridge and continue to work closely with all our units, frontline members and staff at the Detachment,” he said.
Guay has worked in a wide range of roles across the organization in both rural and urban policing environments.
Over the past three years, he has served as the Operations Officer for the Maple Ridge RCMP, where he was commissioned to the rank of Inspector in 2023.
Guay’s first posting following his depot graduation was with the Plaster Rock RCMP in New Brunswick.
When he moved to the Lower Mainland District, he worked in general duty as a member of the Richmond YVR RCMP, and then he transferred to the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) in 2013.
Throughout his career, Guay has led complex investigations and major incidents, including serving as “E” Division Gold Commander for provincial wildfire and emergency responses.
Prior to joining the team in Maple Ridge, he worked in internal investigations, as well as the LMD District Advisory Non-Commissioned Officer and the Sunshine Coast RCMP Detachment Commander.
Assistant commissioner with the Lower Mainland District Commander Elija Rain said Guay has a strong understanding of detachment operations in Maple Ridge. And, combined with his active involvement in the community, makes him the best candidate for this leadership position.
“He brings a strong understanding of the complexities of policing, including administrative, operational, and financial responsibilities and will continue to support strong public safety efforts in Maple Ridge,” added Rain.
City of Maple Ridge Mayor Dan Ruimy congratulated Guay on his appointment, saying he brings valuable experience and a strong understanding of the issues that matter most to the community.
Ruimy also noted that Guay has played an important part in modernizing and strengthening recruitment efforts, all the while providing steady leadership during the transition to the dedicated Maple Ridge detachment.
“We look forward to working together to ensure the safety and well-being of our growing community,” said Ruimy.
Superintendent Guay holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Montreal in Quebec, and a Social Science College diploma from College de Maisonneuve, also in Quebec.
Outside of work, Superintendent Guay and his wife, also an RCMP officer, spend most of their evenings at the soccer field with their two girls.
Since joining the detachment, he has also shared a personal tradition – making homemade crepes for his colleagues, served with maple syrup from his uncle’s sugar shack in Quebec.