Ramer graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and history, and he did post-graduate studies in industrial relations and Ontario history.

[1] Ramer joined the Metropolitan Toronto Police since 1980.

[1] Following Saunders' resignation, Ramer was named interim chief on August 1, 2020.

[2][3] On September 15, 2022, it was announced that Ramer will be succeeded as chief on December 19, 2022 by Myron Demkiw.

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