News release

Meet your Detachment Commander – S/Sgt. Trevor Busch

February 11, 2025 - Ladysmith, British Columbia
From: Ladysmith RCMP

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Staff Sergeant Trevor Busch became the Ladysmith RCMP Detachment Commander in February of 2025.

The Ladysmith RCMP detachment serves Ladysmith, Saltair, Portions of Cowichan Valley Regional District, Portions of Nanaimo Regional District, Stz'uminus First Nation, Kulleet Bay, Penelakut First Nation, Thetis Island, Secretary Islands, Reid Island with a combined population of approximately 15,000 residents.

S/Sgt. Busch comes to this role with 18 years of service, policing in large and small municipalities, as well as rural and Indigenous communities that include Dease Lake, Comox Valley, Powell River, North Cowichan/Duncan, and Port Hardy/Port Alice. His years of service has been split between Contract Policing and Plain Clothes roles including Frontline Policing, Crime Reduction Units, General Investigation Section, part time Media Relations Officer and duties with the Vancouver Island Tactical Support Group.

Ladysmith is located on the east side of Vancouver Island and is a desirable place to live and work.

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I am pleased to introduce and welcome Staff Sergeant Trevor Busch as the newly appointed Detachment Commander of the Ladysmith RCMP. S/Sgt. Busch brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the values that make Ladysmith such a strong and connected community. As he steps into this role, he will be focused on strengthening relationships, fostering community engagement, and ensuring that the RCMP continues to provide the highest level of service. With his promotion and transition into this leadership role, I am confident that both the detachment and the community will benefit from his dedication, professionalism, and commitment to public safety. I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank Corporal Tracy Dubnyk for acting in this Detachment Commander role for 11 months and doing an incredible job in supporting this community

Chief Superintendent Bruce Singer, RCMP Island District Commander

My family and I fell in love with Ladysmith when we moved back to Vancouver Island in 2018 and I began working in the Cowichan Valley. We have enjoyed living here for the last six and a half years while I commuted to work in Duncan. This is an amazing community for raising a family and we love the community spirit here the most. I am very excited that I now have the opportunity to work in Ladysmith and serve the community that I also call home. When I first arrived at the detachment, I was immediately impressed with the skill and professionalism demonstrated by the members and staff here, which fuels my excitement even more to work here.

Staff Sergeant Trevor Busch, Ladysmith RCMP detachment Commander

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