Jason Clarke named Stratford's new deputy police chiefArticle content A familiar face has been named as Stratford’s new deputy chief of police. Advertisement 2 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Try refreshing your browser, or Jason Clarke named Stratford's new deputy police chief Back to video We apologize, but this video has failed to load. “Throughout his career, Deputy Chief Clarke has built strong professional relationships within the service and with community partners, earning trust and respect through principled and consistent service,” Ritsma added. Taking on the role of deputy chief was about more this community focus than just being another promotion, Clarke said.