Deputy Chief - Operations

Deputy Chief Diodati is in his 29th year of service with the Hamilton Police Service. Prior to his appointment as Deputy Chief, he served as Superintendent and Commander of the Investigative Services Division, where he led several major case management investigations in collaboration with domestic and international law enforcement partners.

Deeply committed to community service and partnership, Deputy Chief Diodati currently serves on the Board of Directors for both the John Howard Society of Hamilton, Burlington & Area and the Eva Rothwell Centre. He is a strong advocate for professional development and lifelong learning, promoting a learning organization that is responsive to current and future community needs. His leadership is guided by the principles of community-based policing, with a focus on building and sustaining strong partnerships that contribute to making Hamilton a safe place to live, work, learn, visit, and play.

Deputy Chief Diodati is an active member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP), Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP), and the FBI National Academy Associates – New York State/Eastern Canada Chapter (FBINAA).

He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, the University of Virginia, the University of Toronto Rotman School of Management Police Leadership Program, and the McMaster DeGroote School of Business Executive Police Leadership Program. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Niagara University. In 2023, he was awarded the Order of Merit of the Police Forces, recognizing his exceptional leadership, service to Canadian policing, and commitment to community and inter-agency collaboration.