Brian Mullan Obituary Hamilton – Death: Former Hamilton police chief Brian Mullan has passed away. 67-year-old Brian Mullan, died on July 19, 2021 at Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice surrounded by his family after a battle with cancer.
Brian Mullan was born in 1954.
Sadly, we share the news that former #HamOnt Chief of Police, Brian Mullan has passed while surrounded by loved ones.
Mullan was Chief from 2003 to 2009.
Heartfelt condolences to the Mullan family during this difficult time.#hewillbemissed.
No further details at this time.— Hamilton Police (@HamiltonPolice) July 20, 2021
In 1974, Brian Mullan joined the Hamilton Police Service, where he served for 35 years, he also received the Ontario Police Exemplary Service Medal in 1995. He was promoted to Chief of Police in 2003.
In 2007, he was appointed to Order of Merit for Police Services. He served as a Chief of Police until his retirement in 2009.
During his time as chief, Mullan focused on crime downtown and eliminating crack use in the city. He celebrated many successes during his tenure, Mullan also faced a number of controversies under his reign including the Michael Dixon saga of a black Hamilton man falsely arrested for a crime, and a sexual harassment case brought forward by 11 female officers and one civilian employee against a high profile police officer.
“Brian was a great friend and an excellent Chief. I will miss him. Heartfelt condolences to Brian’s family, colleagues and friends. – Obituary: Former Hamilton police chief Brian Mullan aimed to be a problem solver”
Mullan became a member of the Parole Board of Canada and went to serve as a citizen representative on the Ontario Attorney General’s Judicial Appointment Advisory Committee after his retirement.