990506 Regular Council Meeting Agenda (2)THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG
COUNCIL AGENDA
THURSDAY— May 6', 1999 — 7:30 P.M.
ORDER OF BUSINESS:
A. Adoption of Agenda
B. Declarations — Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
C. Presentations
1. Mr. Bob Reynolds, Allmat & Associates RE: Organizational Review
Report
D. Reports
1. Chief Administrative Officer RE: O.P.P. Costing Proposal
i) Ministry of the Solicitor General and Correctional Services —
"Policy and Protocol on OPP Policing in Municipalities" —
Information Manual - Enclosed
E. Resolutions
TO: The Mayor and members of Council
FROM: D. C. Morris, Chief Administrative Officer
SUBJECT: O.P.P. Costing Proposal
DATE: April 4th, 1999
PURPOSE:
To review the process to accept an O.P.P. costing proposal.
BACKGROUND:
Town Council, as requested, has received an O.P.P. costing
proposal in accordance with a Resolution previously passed on
December 15th, 1997 as follows:
"Resolved that, upon recommendation of the Police Services
Board, the costing of O.P.P. policing for the Town of
Tillsonburg be requested, based upon retaining the existing
level of service and incorporating the following principles -
maintaining local control - protecting local employees -
providing for technological advancement -providing for
opportunity to return to the status quo."
This proposal was received at a Regular Council meeting of March
8th, 1999 at which time presentations were made by the Local
police Associations as well as the O.P.P.. Following this, an
Operational and Financial review of the O.P.P. proposal in
comparison to the existing Police Service was made to Council at
its Regular Meeting of April 12th, 1999 by the Acing Chief of
Police, C.A.O. and Treasurer respectively. At this same meeting,
a presentation was made by the Police Services Advisor, Ministry
of the Solicitor General and Correctional Services.
A Public Meeting was advertised and held as part of Council's
Regular meeting inviting written and oral submissions from
citizens on April 26th, 1999.
COMMENT:
In order for Council to proceed to accept the O.P.P. proposal, it
would be required that a Resolution be passed in accordance with
the Ministry of Solicitor General and Correctional Services
Policy and Protocol as attached; specifically, Appendix "B".
In addition, the Protocol includes a sample letter to the
Minister advising of Council's action, should it pass such a
P
resolution, and requesting the initiation of a disbandment
hearing before the Ontario Civilian Commission on Police Services
(OCCPS). The process that would be followed is also outlined in
Appendix "E" to the protocol.
In addition, during the preparation of the O.P.P. proposal,
meetings were held with representatives of the Police
Associations, O.P.P., Police Services Board and Town
Administration.
RECOMM MATION
Should Council wish to proceed at this time in accepting the
O.P.P. proposal, it is recommended that the following resolution
be passed:
"Resolved that the Council for the Town of Tillsonburg
accept in principle the proposal for contract policing
with the Ontario Provincial Police and indicates a
willingness to negotiate a contract with the OPP."
Chief Administrative Officer
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MINISTRY OF THE SOLIC OR
GENERAL
AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
POLICY AND PROTOCOL
ON OPP POLICING IN
MUNICIPALITIES
INFORMATION MANUAL
Revised August 28, 1998
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section
Page
Preface
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The Ministry of the Solicitor General and Correctional Services
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Introduction and Municipal Policing Options
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OPP Policing in Municipalities - Policy
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Protocol on OPP Policing in Municipalities
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Disbanding an existing municipal police service
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Arranging Appropriate Funding Agreements
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Employment of Municipal Police Officers & CivMRW by the OPP
71
Introduction
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Part I - Policies
71
Offer of Employment
71
Probationary Period
72
Seniority
72
Orientation Training
72
Promotional Opportunities
72
Postings
73
Part H - Procedures
73
Application
?3
Interview and Background Investigation
73
Appointment
74
Career Development
74
Rank Opportunity
74
Eligibility
74
Procedures
74
Appendices
A. Sample municipal letter to accompany resolution requesting a costing for OPP
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contract policing services
B. Sample council resolution requesting a costing for OPP contract service
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C. Sample municipal letter to accompany resolution accepting OPP costing
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proposal
D. Sample council resolution accepting costing proposal
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E. Procedure, schedule and estimated time lines Ontario Civilian Commission on
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Police Services
F. Sample of Five-year Full Cost Recovery Agreement
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G. Glossary of Terms
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The Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General and Correctional Services, Policy and
Protocol on OPP Policing in Municipalities is an information manual and guide for
municipalities considering the OPP for the provision of municipal police services.
Previous versions of this manual should be discarded.
This manual is designed to allow for updates to individual pages or appendices.
Questions, concerns, or suggestions for improvement concerning the Policy and Protocol
on OPP Policing in Municipalities can be directed to: _
Ontario Provincial Police
Municipal Policing Section
Lincoln M. Alexander Building
777 Memorial Avenue, 3rd Floor
Orillia, Ontario L3V 7V3
Help Desk Telephone (705) 329-6252
Facsimile (705) 329-6217
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THE MINISTRY OF THE SOLICITOR GENERAL AND
CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
The Solicitor General is responsible for overseeing law enforcement and public safety
throughout Ontario. Under subsection 3(2) of the Police Services Act, the Solicitor
General is required to:
a) monitor police forces to ensure that adequate and effective police services are
provided at the municipal and provincial levels;
b) monitor boards and police forces to ensure they comply with prescribed standards of
service;
c) repealed;
d) develop and promote programs to enhance professional police practices, standards and
training;
e) conduct a system of inspection and review of police forces across Ontario;
f) assist in the coordination of police services;
g) consult with and advise boards, community policing advisory committees, municipal
chiefs of police, employers of special constables and associations on matters relating to
police and police services;
h) develop, maintain and manage programs and statistical records and conduct research
studies in respect of police services and related matters;
i) provide to boards, community policing advisory committees and municipal chiefs of
police information and advice respecting the management and operations of police
forces, techniques in handling special problems and other information calculated to
assist;
j) issue directives and guidelines respecting policy matters;
k) develop and promote programs for community -oriented police services;
1) operate the Ontario Police College.
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The Mini of the Solicitor General and Correctional Services (the "Ministry")
�Y policing in
has revised its Policy and Protocol for Ontario Provincial Police (the "OPP") P S and
'ci aGties to reflect the amendments to the Police Services Act, (Bill 105). for
muni p
provide clear, concise information about the steps to be taken in developing o options' P the need for flexibility in handling various Policing P
Opp service, recogm7e
help streaniline the application process.
This manual had been shared with the Ontario Association of Police Service
Boards (`OAPSB"),
the Ontario Association of Chiefs of police COACP"), the Police
Association of Ontario C`PAO") the Ontario Provincial Police Commissioned Officers
Association `COA"), the Ontario Provincial Police Association ("OPPA"), the Ontario
�'� C p the Ontario Senior Officers Po
Public Service Employees Union C`O SEU�� .ci al Affairs ��A")� �d the
Association C`OSOPA"), the Ontario hMMnistry of Muni p
Association of Municipalities of Ontario C`AMO"), hereafter called the stakeholders, and
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upon request, interested municipalities.
A member of the Police Support Programs
Branch, Policing Services Division
" " e is available on request to meet jointly with a Municipai Council
( PSD) of the I1�iinistry the procedure
the "Council") and the local Police Services Board (the "Board) to explainP
(
for preparing an OPP costing proposal or to pursue the policing service options as
P
identified by the Police Services Act. Inquires should be directed to:
Director, Police Support Programs Branch
Policing Services Division
Ministry of the Solicitor General and Correctional Services
25 Grosvenor Street, I2th Floor
Toronto, Ontario. M7A IY6
Telephone: (416) 314-3015 Facsimile: (416) 314-3040
The methods of Providing rovidin municipal police services are set out in s. 5, and s. 5.1 Police
Services Act, as follows: ointed by
1. The council may establish a police force, the members of which shall be app
the board under clause 31 (1) (a).
' may enter into an agreement under section 33 with one or more other
a
2. The council y y p Dort the members o
councils to constitute a joint board and the joint board ma a p
police force under clause 31(1) (a)•
enter into an agreement under section 6 with one or more other
3. The council may
councils to amalgamate their police forces.
' ter into an agreement under section 6.1 with the council of another
4. The council may en provided by the board of the other municipality,
municipality to have its police services
on the conditions set out in the agreement, if the municipality that is to receive the
to the municipality that is to provide the police services
police services is contiguous receives police services from the same
or is contiguous to any other municipality
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5. The council may enter into an agreement under section 10, alone or jointly, with one
or more other councils, to have police services provided by the Ontario Provincial
Police.
b. With the Commission's approval, the council may adopt a different method of
providing police services.
Under subsection 5.1 (1) Police Services Act, if a municipality chooses not to provide
police services by one of the ways set out in section 5, the Ontario Provincial Police shall
provide police services to the municipality.
Under subsection 5.1(2). a municipality that is provided services by the Ontario Provincial
Police under subsection (1) shall pay the Mnister of Finance for the services, in the
amount and the manner provided by the regulations.
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OPP POL ICINg IN MUNICIPAL MES
Under Section 10 Police Services Act, the Solicitor General May enter into an
of two or more
- agreement with the council of a municipality, or jointly with the council .
municipalities, for the provision of police services by the Ontario Provincial Police for the
municipality or municipalities.
POLICY
1. After the request has been examined by ministry officials, and after the Solicitor
General is satisfied that the relevant sections of the Police Services Act have been
complied with, the Solicitor General may authorize the OPP to provide a costing
for
the provision of policing by the OPP.
A needs study, including public consultation, will be conducted in all cases by the O
pp
2• the study a detailed proposal with
in conjunction with municipal officials. Following
one or more options will be presented to the municipality for consideration.
3. Any proposal for the provision of OPP service will be based on full -cost recoVety
inion, the council seeks
4. No contract can be entered into K in the Solicitor General" sarop . , provisions of the
the agreement for the purpose of defeating the collective bargaining
Police Services Act.
should make it clear in dealing with municipalities that,
5, Ministry officials sh subsequent acceptance of the
notwithstanding OPP costing and needs studies and the suCCpS has consented to the
contract by a municipality, and notwithstanding that the OCCP the art of the
disbanding of the municipal police force, there is no commitment on P
Government until Management Board of Cabinet approval is obtained.
will hire all serving municipal police officers who meet the requirements of
6. The OPP It is the role of OCCPS to
the Police Services Act and are not charged criminally. ; , al olive services. � P�
review and approve all requests for disbandment of muiuci� of the disbanded police
of this review, OCCPS must be satisfied that all employ an a merit is in
service will be treated fairly and equitably. This includes ensu ring g�
place with regard to severance pay or the matter is referred to arbitration.
t between Management Board (Ontario Government) and the Ontario
7. By agreemen the OPP will offer employment to those
Public Service Employees UNon (OPSEU),
civilia
ns required by the OPP to meet the obligations of a policing services contract.
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PROTOCOL ON OPP POLICING IN MUNICIPALITIES
Procedures for Contracting Policing Services with the OPP.
Any council wishing to request a costing for the provision of policing services by the OPP
must:
a) Submit a Council resolution requesting a proposal for the cost of OPP contract
policing to the Solicitor General, for the attention of:
The Commander, First Nations and Municipal Policing Bureau
Ontario Provincial Police
Lincoln hi Alexander Building
777 Memorial Avenue, 3rd Floor
Orillia, Ontario L3 V 7V3
(Example at Appendix A), and:
b) Provide a copy(Jes) of the resolution(s) to the Police Services Board, Chief(s) of
Police, and the local Police Association(s), where such exist.
Where municipalities are amalgamating, or are subject to any legislative provisions,
a request for the provision of OPP policing will only be acted upon where each council,
(or transition board, where applicable) submits a resolution requesting same.
The Solicitor General will acknowledge receipt of the resolutions in a timely
manner and inform the stakeholders of the request.
Members of the OPP Municipal Policing Section will:
a) meet with representatives from the Council and the Police Services Board to explain
the costing process, discuss the municipality's policing needs, and explain the
requirement for public consultation in the process.
b) develop, with the municipality's assistance, a preliminary report on the municipality,
setting out the population, names of elected and appointed municipal officials, details
of the existing police force, and other information as required.
c) develop a proposal based upon the identified level of service with associated costs of
providing such municipal policing services.
d) submit the proposal to the Council, (and Board, with the Council's consent), for
review.
If the Council accepts or rejects the costing proposal, the Council will provide a
copy of the resolution to the Solicitor General The Council must advise the police
services board, the Chief(s) olw Police and the local Police Association(s) of the decision
reached. (Examples at Appendices C & D)
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Disbanding an Existing Municipal Police Force
municipal police force and contract
If the Council chooses to abolish an existing r consent in accordance with section
for OPP service, the Council shall apply to OCCPS fo
40 of the Police Services Act. (Examples at Appendices C & D)
The B
oard shall supply OCCPS with sufficient information on which OCCPS
• that the abolition of the police force w� not contravene the Police
be satisfied
Act and that severance conditions have been complied with, as required by s.40 of the Act.
• in the community to receive representations
OCCPS will convene a public hearing
to abolish the municipal police force. Notice of meeting will be
and consider the request
given to the Public, Council, Board, Chief of Police the local Police Assoceat:on(s},
Minister, the Commissioner of the OPP, and other stakeholders.
OCCPS shall communicate its fin
dings and decision to the Council, Board, the Chief of Police, the total Police Association(s), Solicitor Genes the Commissioner of the
OPP, and other stakeholders.
.. lice force, the Council
If OCCPS approves the disbandment of the, municipal po
•Solicitor General of its intention to disband the municipal police force and
shall advise the
enter into a contract for OPP policing -
Arranging Appropriate Funding Agreements
' General will consider the request of the Council and the findings of
The Solicitor the OCCPS. If the Solicitor General approves the request, the OPP will snake application,
• Division, to Management Board of Cabinet to establish the
through Business planning arrangement necessary to enter into a contract for policing
Of the municipality by
funding
the OPP.
d of Cabinet will either approve or deny the request for funding.
Management Boar date is a sail upon for the commencement of the contract for
a) If approval is given, a gr ent is sent to Council for review and
OPP policing of the municipality A d� aBTe� the agreement A joint
final approval- The Council and the Solicitor General �8'n '
p b the Minnstry and the Council to inform the general
news release is issued locally y
public. the Ministry may upon request, through its PSD, assist the
b) If the application is denied, other options for meeting its policing obligations.
municipality to investigate oth p
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EMPLOYMENT OF MUNICIPAL POLICE OFFICERS AND CIVILIANS BY THE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
Under the Police Services Act, s. 10, the Solicitor General may enter into an
agreement with the council of a municipality or jointly with the councils of two or more
municipalities for the provision of police services for the municipality or municipalities by
the OPP.
The OPP and the Ministry recognize that this action may cause concern to
members of a municipal police force, and has prepared this overview in order to highlight
the main features of the policies and procedures involved in the OPP hiring process.
PART 1- POLICIES
Offer of Employment
When a municipality enters into an agreement with the Solicitor General for
policing services by the OPP, there is an effect on both the community and the municipal
employees.
The OPP will offer employment to all serving uniformed municipal police officers
who meet the requirements of the Police Services Act, however, the Commissioner
reserves the right to review the suitability of any officer charged with a criminal offence.
A municipal officer who is on disability leave at the time of disbandment of a municipal
police force will be offered employment with the OPP on satisfactory evidence from a
medical practitioner of the member's suitability to return to duty.
The salary for municipal officers accepting employment with the Ontario Provincial
Police will be at the current rate established for the particular rank in the OPP. The
benefits package provided to these members will be the same as that provided to members
of the Ontario Provincial Police.
The OPP will offer employment to all civilian employees of the municipality whose
positions are required to support OPP contract operations. Civilian employees so hired
will become employees of the Ontario Public Service and, as such, will be enrolled as
members of OPSEU.
NOTE:
Uniformed members of the OPP are represented by the Ontario Provincial Police
Association (OPPA).
Civilian members are represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union
(OPSEU).
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Probationary Period
The Public Service Act, subsection 6(2), provides that an new employees are
subject to a probationary period of not more than one year. For civilian employees the
period is nine months and may be reduced by the manager to six months; for uniform
members one year. The probationary period for uniformed members may be reduced at
the discretion of the Commissioner.
Seniority
Uniform members of a municipal police force hired by the OPP as a result of an
amalgamation will be credited with seniority for all unbroken* service with any Ontario
police force.
Note: Members with two consecutive perforaaaaee evaluations from their municipal polim service, withthe most recent one being completed within six months of joining the OPP, will be recognized for
Senior Constable designation. Mw member must have ten years continuous service and both
performance evaluations must indicate satisfactory performance.
Civilian employees hired as a result of this process will be credited with all
unbroken* service with the municipal police service.
(* "Unbroken" means a period of not more than 90 days between leaving one service and
joining another.) .
Orientation Training
The OPP will provide orientation and training opportunities to former municipal
police officers and civilian employees to ease transition into the OPP. The OPP is
committed to:
a) ensuring that these employees are entitled to the same training afforded to
existing OPP members, and
b) providing equal promotional opportunities with existing OPP members
Promotional Opportunities
All eligible municipal police officers are initially offered employment by the OPP at
the constable rank; however, appointments at higher ranks are possible from the outset, in
accordance with the rank opportunity procedure described on page 13.
A municipal police officer entering the OPP at the rank of constable will be eligible
to enter the first available constable -to -sergeant promotional process, provided that the
officer is at first-class by January 1, in the year the promotional examination is written,
which in most cases is three years of service. If the officer enters the OPP at a rank above
constable, the officer will be immediately eligible for the first available promotional
process to the next rank level.
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Postings
On joining the OPP, a member undertakes to serve at any OPP location within the
Province. During the personal interview conductod by a member of the OPP Human
Resources Services, the municipal police officer should make known his or her wishes on
relocation for appropriate consideration by the OPP.
The Commissioner reserves the right to relocate personnel in the best interests of
the community and the OPP. The OPP, however, will not transfer a municipal police
officer who is hired by the OPP for the first three years after the hiring unless;
a) the officer requests a transfer,
b) the officer is required to relocate for a promotional opportunity; or,
c) the officer is unable in the opinion of the Commissioner to perform his or her
duties effectively in the community.
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Application
Municipal police officers will be given an opportunity to submit an application on
the approved form. This form will be provided by the OPP.
The following documentation must accompany the form:
1. Proof of education, including completed police training;
2. The original application and Oath of Office completed for the municipal police force (if
available); and
3. A resume and other information the applicant wishes to become part of his or her
individual staff file.
Interview and Background Investigation
Representatives from OPP Human Resources Services and the OPPA will convene
a meeting with members of the municipal police force to address any questions or
concerns.
A municipal police officer wishing to become a member of the OPP may attend a
personal interview conducted by a member of the OPP Human Resources Services. An
officer of inspector rank or above will be interviewed by a commissioned officer. The
interview is designed to include an opportunity for the officer to make his or her career
aspirations known to the OPP and for the OPP representative to explain the opportunities
and benefits available.
In addition to the interview process, a member of the Human Resources Branch
will conduct a background investigation and prepare a report relating to the municipal
police officer's previous police experience, training needs and any other relevant matters.
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Appointment
At the time of appointment, municipal police officers and civilians will be required
to take the Oath or Affirmation of Office and Secrecy and the Oath of Allegiance as
required under the Public Service Act. In addition, police officers will be required to take
the Oath or Affirmation of Office pursuant to O. Reg. 144/91 made under of the Police
Services Act.
Career Development
Within 90 days of appointment, each former municipal police officer may be
required to undergo a series of tests to identify training needs which will benefit career
development.
RANK OPPORTUNITY
Eligibility
To be eligible to seek appointment to the OPP at a rank other than constable, an officer
must hold a confirmed rank above constable in the municipal police force and make
application for rank level determination.
Rank Level Determination
Rank Level Determination is a process used to evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities
of a member of a municipal police force in relation to police supervision and management.
Procedures
1. All eligible members seeking entry to the OPP at a rank above constable will be
provided with documentation setting out the core competencies of the constable,
sergeant, staff sergeant, and commissioned officer ranks of the OPP. Upon request, a
member of OPP Human Resources Services will meet with any eligible member to
explain the necessary procedures and provide the documentation.
2. The applicant must submit the required documentation, including references.
3. A background investigation will be completed which will include the performance and
experience of the applicant.
4. The Bureau Commander, Organizational Development Bureau will invite the applicant
to appear before the Rank Level Determination Board
5. The Rank Level Determination Board will be chaired by the Bureau Commander,
Organizational Development Bureau, or designate, and composed of the following
members:
A representative of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police,
A representative of the Ontario Senior Officers Police Association,
A representative of the OPP Conunissioned Officers Association,
A representative of the Police Association of Ontario,
A representative of the Ontario Provincial Police Association.
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6. The Rank Level Determination Board will interview the applicant to assess experience
in relation to the core competencies of the rank being sought. The applicant's
knowledge of OPP policy and procedures will not form part of this interview.
7. The Rank Level Determination Board will detamine the applicant's entry rank level by
assessing demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities.
S. The Rank Level Determination Board will make its recommendation in writing to the
Commissioner of the OPP.
9. The Commissioner of the OPP will make the final detenmination of the assigned rank.
10. The Commissioner's decision shall be communicated to the applicant and the panel
members as soon as possible.
11. Applicants identified for confirmation of rank in accor+da=eee with this policy shall
undergo an on-the-job development program designed to familiarize them with OPP
policy and management philosophy.
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APPENDIX `A'
SAMPLE MUMCIPAL LETTER TO ACCOMPANYA RESOLUTION
REQUES73NGA COSTING FOR OPP C01 7Z4CT PoLIC 1VG SERVICES
The Honourable (name of the Solicitor General)
Solicitor General and Minister of Correctional Services
25 Grosvenor Street, 1 lth Floor
Toronto, Ontario WA IY6
ATTENTION: The Commander, Hirst Nations and Municipal Policing Bureau
Ontario Provincial Police
Dear Sir(or Madam):
In accordance with section 10 of the Police Services Act, the Council of the
(municipality name) passed motion no. of 199 at its session on (date of Council
meeting).
Please find attached a certified copy of the relevant section of the minutes of the meeting
requesting approval of a costing for the provision of police service by the Ontario
Provincial Police in our community.
We trust you will be able to honour our request in the near future.
Yours truly,
ClerklAdministrator
(Municipality name)
Attachment
c.c.: Police Services Board
Chief of Police
Local Police Association
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APPENDIX "B'
SAMPLE COUNCIL RESOLUTION
Motion No.
Date:
Moved by. (Council membees name)
Seconded by: (Council membees name)
That the Council for (municipality name) request the Ministry of the Solicitor
General and Correctional Services advise of the availability and costing for
policing of (municipality name) by the Ontario Provincial Police.
Carried, Mayor / Reeve (name)
I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the resolution, motion # , that was
adopted
by the Council of (municipality name) on (date of Council meeting).
(signed by the clerk -treasurer)
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APPENDIX `C'
SAMPLE WAICWAL LETTER TO ACCOMPANYA COUNC7L RESOL U77ON
A CCEP737VG COSTINGA PROPOSAL FOR OPPPOLIC17VG OF
MUNIC7PALITYAND
REQUESTING DISBANDMENT OF 771E MUNICIPAL POLICE SERVICE
The Honourable (name of the Solicitor General)
Solicitor General and Minister of Correctional Services
25 Grosvenor Street, I Ith Floor
Toronto, Ontario M7A IY6
ATTENTION: The Commander, First Nations and Municipal Policing Bureau
Ontario Provincial Police
Dear Sir (or Madam):
Enclosed are the resolutions from the Council of the (municipality name) stating that they
accept, in principle, the proposal for OPP Contract Policing and indicating a willingness to
negotiate an appropriate contract.
Please initiate the process necessary to accomplish the transition in our community.
I also request that the Ontario Civilian Commission on Police Services be requested to
hold a disbandment hearing for our existing police force as soon as possible.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter. I would appreciate receiving your
confirmation in the near future.
Yours truly,
Signed by the Mayor of the municipality.
Attachment
c.c.: The Chair, Ontario Civilian Commission on Police Services
25 Grosvenor Street, 1st Floor
Toronto, Ontario M7A 1Y6.
Police Services Board
Chief of Police
Local Police Association
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APPENDIX `D'
SAMPLE COUNCIL RESOLU77ON
Attachment #l:
Motion No.
Date:
Moved by: (Name of Council member)
Seconded by: (Name of Council member)
That the Council of the (municipality name) accepts in principle the proposal
for contract policing with the Ontario Provincial Police and indicates a willingness
to negotiate a contract with the OPP.
Carried, Mayor (name)
Certified as a true copy by: (name of secretary)
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APPENDIX `E'
PROCEDURE, SCIIEDULE AND ESTIMATED TIME LINES
FOR CONTRACTING POLICING WrM THE MUMTRY
FOR THE PROVISION OF OPP MUNICIPAL SERVICES
hem
Activity
Estimated Work
days
1
Inquiry addressed to the Solicitor General, Attention: The Commander, First
N/A
Nations and Municipal Policing Bureau, Ontario Provincial Police, from
Council/Police Services Board regarding policing options.
2
Letter from the Solicitor General to Council and Police Services Board with a
10 days
copy of the "Inkrmation Package" on OPP Policing in Municaipalides
3
At the request of Counc&?olice Services Board, Policing Services Division will
N/A
meat them to provide further information or clarification. Confirmation of
meeting is sent to both parties by Policing Services Division
4
Request for OPP costing, supported by resolution by each municipal council (or
NIA
transition board, where applicable), sent to the Solicitor General , Attention: The
Commander, Fust Nations and Municipal Policing Bureau, Ontario Provincial
Police, 777 Memorial Avenue, Orillia, Ontario, L3 V 7V3.
S
better from the Ministry to Council advising of decision to approve costing. If
10 days
rejected, a letter is sent and process stopped. c.c. to stakeholders.
6
Costing Proposal Process, undertaken by OPP Municipal Policing Section
90 days
7
OPP Costing Proposal prepared and presented to OPP Commissioner's
10 days
Committee for internal approval.
a
Costing Proposal forwarded to Council (and Police Services Board, with
10 days
Council's consent).
9
If requested, OPP makes a formal presentation to Council and Police Services
Board.
NIA
10
Council and Police Services Board may advise OPP of additional requirements to
N/A
be included in the Proposal. Where significant changes are requested, steps 7 to
9 must be repeated
I 1
Council resolution accepting or rejecting the Proposal sent to the Solicitor
N/A
General.
12
Letter from the Solicitor General, acknowledging receipt of resolution. c.c. to
10 days
stakeholders.
13
If the proposal is accepted, Council notify OCCPS, and request disbandment
NIA
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14 OCCPS conducts mooting for disbandment of local police force. 6-12 weeks
1S. OCCPS written decision received. If derision will significantly alter proposal the 4 weeks
proposal must start again at step 6.
16. If OCCPS approves, Council is notified by letter from the Solicitor General, that N/A
the Ministry is proceeding with the Management Hoard Submission,
17. Management Board submission (NIB-20) is prepared by the OPP and forwarded
to Business planning 'Division where it is finalized and forwarded to the
-Board Secretariat
10 days
IS.
Management Board Secretariat review the PAB20 and schedule praeatation to
Management Board of Cabinet.
30-60 days
19.
On Management Board approval, policing agreement prepared by OPP.
forwarded to the Council for execution and return to OPP
N/A
20.
Agreement forwaarded by OPP to the Solicitor General for approval and
execution.21.
N/A
Communications Branch. in consultation with the OPP, Council and the Police
Services Board prepares a joint news release.
N/A
22.
Joint news release by the Solicitor General, the Council and Police Services
Board. c.c. to stakeholders,
N/A
23.
OPP/Municipal Police Service Transition Team integrates the two police forces.
N/A
24.
Agreement commences.
N/A
25.
Municipal police officers sworn in as OPP off cars.
N/A
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"PENDLX T'
Sample Five -Year Agreement
This Agreement made in originally executed copies, this _day of , 199
AGREE11+lENT FOIL THE PROVISION OF POLICE SERVICES
UNDER SECTION 10 OF THE POLICE SERVICES ACT. R.&O.1990, c. P.L% as am.
BETWEEN:
AND:
THE SOLICrrOR GENERAL OF ONTARIO
("Ontario?
THE CORPORATION OF THE OF M=
(the "Municipality")
OF THE FERST PART
OF THE SECOND PART
RECITALS:
(a) Under s. 4(1) of the Police Services Act, RS.O. 1990, c. P.15, as am. (the "Act"), the
Municipality is required to provide adequate and effective police services in accordance with its needs;
(b) Under s. S of the Act, the Municipality's responsibility for providing police services may be
discharged by entering into as Agreement with Ontario under s 10 of the Act;
(c) The Municipality has expressed its intent to provide police services, in pursuance of its
respon�bilities under L S of the Act, by means of this Agreement, as evidenced by resolution number
dated (a copy of which is attached as Schedule WY,
(d) This Agreement reflects the intent of the parties to provide a level of police services for the
Municipality as set out in the "Proposal for Policing Services," dated [date], 199 (attached as Schedule
"B");
(e) This Agreement reflects the intent of the parties that the proportion of the total cost of
maintaining the detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (the "O.P.P.") paid by the
Municipality is directly attn'butable to the cost of providing police services in and for the Municipality;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and covenants herein, the parties agree as follows.
1. The parties warrant that the recitals are true.
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Definitions
2. In this Agreement:
(a) "Annual Budget" means a budgetary estimate of the Mwsidpality's annual police costs, showing
the budgetary estimate for each component and the service kvels and equipment and all other matters
Prepared by Ontario, the O.P.P. or the Commissioner and submitted to the Board for approval by the
Municipality under this Agreement.
(b) "Annual Financial Statement" means a fWancial statement which presents the Municipality's
annual police costs incurred, in accordance with generally accepted a+000vating principles, subject to this
Agreement, prepared by Ontario, the O.P.P. or the Commissioner and submitted to the Board for approval
by the Municipality under this Agreement I
(c) "Board" means the Municipality's Police Services Board
(d) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of the O.P.P.
(e) "Detachment Commander" means the O.P.P. officer in charge of
Detachment
M "Memorandum of Understanding" means the collective agreement negotiated from tune -to time
between the Crown and the Ontario Provincial Police Assoaation, pertaining to con F - sation, benefits,
and woridng conditions of the uniformed members of the O.P.P., up to and including the rank of sergeant -
major.
General Provisions
3. Ontario shall provide adequate and effective police services in accordance with the needs of the
Municipality in compliance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement. The Municipality shall
pay Ontario for the police services provided under this Agreement in accordance with this
Agreement
4. The Commissioner shall ensure that the Detachment Commander responds appropriately to the
Board's objectives and priorities determined under s. 10(9)(b) of the Act.
5. For the purposes of s. 10(6) of the Act, the Municipality shall be deemed the municipality in respect
of which the O.P.P. are assigned to provide police services under this AgriPont I which shall inchrde
the enforcement of mutually agmd upon by-laws. The parties shall annually review this part of the
Agreement with a view to revising or updating the list of by-laws requiring O.P.P. enforcement
Municipal Building Code violations overseen by the Municipality's Building Code inspector and
those by-laws related to animal control will not form part of this Agreement
6. The Commissioner shall cause the Detachment Commander or his or her designate to report to the
Board at mutually agreed upon intervals regarding the provision of police services in and for the
Municipality.
Service Levels
7. Ontario shall cause the Commissioner to assign police officers and other persons to duties relating to
the police services in and for the Municipality so as to mat the service level requirements set out in
Schedule "C" attached to and forming part of this Agreement
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8. Ontario shall cause the Commissioner to provide a minimum of 1,456 hours of actual work per
calendar year by the aPPfOPriatrJy ranked Pawns at rtgutar non -overtime rates for each actual
position as is outlined in Schedule "C". When less than 100•/. of the time of an actu.3l position is
dedicated to providing service to the Municipality, the minimum cost shall be reduced accordingly.
9. The parties shall yearly review the swAce levels as are found in Schedule 'B" and shall matte the
appropriate adjustments to the Annual Budget
10. Ontario shall deliver to the Board at mutually agreed upon intervals a statement concerning statistical
information as required by the Board regarding police services provided under this Agreement
Ontario shall ensure that appropriate records are kept to support and verify the statement provided.
Eauinment and Faeillties
1 I.Ontario shall supply or cause to be supplied at Ontario's oast all vehicles and equipment reasonably
necessary and appropriate for the use of the O.P.P. in providing police services under this Agreement
Appropriate amounts in respect of the lotion of the: capital cost of such vehicles and equipment.
if any, may be included in the Annual Budget.
12. The parties will enter into negotiations concerning the provision and payment of appropriate
buildings and rental agreements.
Cost of Police Services
13. On or before December I in each year, Ontario shall prepare and deliver to the Municipality for its
review and approval, the Annual Budget for the following year (Schedule "D"), together with
sufficient documentation and information reasonably necessary to explain and support the service
levels, the adequacy of equipment and facilities and all outer matters affecting the Annual Budget .
Unless and until the Annual Budget for any year is approved by the Municipality, the Annual Budget
for that year shall be deemed to be the Annual Budget for the previous year, increased only by
inflation determined in accordance with the change in the Ontario consumer price index for the latest
12 month period at time of quarterly invoice, provided that any known increases in wage rates or
benefit levels pursuant to a collective agreement shall be used for those labour costs rather than
inflation. The Municipality and Ontario shall negotiate in good faith to resolve any differences which
may arise concerning the approval of the Annual Budget, with a view to resolving any differences, no
later than May 31 in the year to which it relates.
14. The Municipality shall make quarterly installment payments to Ontario on the last days of March,
June, September and December in each year, each being one quarter of the Annual Budget for that
year subject to adjustment in accordance with the Annual Financial Statement as set out below. If any
installment is made in respect of a calendar year before the approval of the Annual Budget for that
year, following the approval of the Annual Budget, at the time of the payment of the next installment
for that year, an adjustment shall be made so as to bring all installments in conformity with the
Annual Budget
1 S. On or before March 31 in each year following a year to which this Agreement applies, Ontario shall
deliver to the Municipality for its approval an Annual Financial Statement for the preceding calendar
year. Ontario shall keep all records, statements of account, invoices and any other such documents
necessary to support the Annual Financial Statement, and all such records shall be kept for a period
of six years. Ontario shall permit the Municipality, upon notice to Ontario, to examine all such
records and books of account and conduct a review of the Annual Financial Statement
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16. Should the amity fail to notify Ontario of its approval of the Annual Financial Statement
within 90 days following its delivery, it shall be deemed to be approved. Should either the
Municipality deliver to Ontario a request to review the Annual Financial Statement within 90 days
following its delivery to them, it shall only be approved or amended and approved in accordance with
paragraph 17.
17. Where the Municipality has delivered to Ontario a request to review the Annual Financial Statement,
the Municipality sMU carry it out expeditiously, and Ontario shall cooperate to permit such a review
to be carried out. If the parties are unable to agree on the Annual Financial Statement, either party
may submit the matter to the dispute resolution mechanism contained in paragraph 20.
IS. Upon the approval, deemed approval or adjudicated approval of the Annual Financial Staatement, as
provided in this Agreement, an adjustment shall be made in the amounts paid by the Municipality by
installment so that the total amount paid is equal to the amount as shown on the approved Annual
Financial Statement. Any amounts payable by one party to the other as a result of such adjustment
shall be paid within 60 days following the approval, deemed approval or adjudicated approval of the
Annual Financial Statement. Any amounts which have become dim and owing by one party or the
other according to the adyusunent shall bear interest at the rate set by the Minister of Finance of
Ontario, from time to time for the purpose of repayment of taxes, from 30 days following the date of
invoice by one party to the other.
19. Despite anything in this Agreement, the total amount of money paid by the Municipality for police
services in respect of any calendar year shall not exceed the Annual Budget for that year, whether
approved or not, and the Annual Financial Statement shall be amended to reduce or eliminate any
such excess shown therein, with the exception of costs and expenses incurred as a result of the
following:
(a) an emergency where the emergency area includes the whole or any part of the Municipality and
an emergency has been declared under the Emaye icy Plans Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.9, and all
contributions to defray any costs incurred in that connection from any provincial or federal
government sources which may be reasonably expected have been accounted for,
(b) increases with respect to wages, benefits or other employment matters,
(c) Property and Pit, equipment and fuel,
(d) compliance with any laws, by-laws, regulations or provincial standards which become applicable
to this Agreement or the provision of police services following the approval of the Annual Budget
for that year, and
(e) any other matters which require the provision of municipal police services in the Municipality
and which were beyond the control of Ontario or the O.P.P., and which were unforeseeable at the
time of the approval of the Annual Budget,
and, in the event the Municipality decides to reduce the number of employees employed by the
Municipality in connection with this Agreement, the Municipality shall bear all costs and expenses
incurred as a result of any such reduction.
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Dispute Resolution Mechanism
20. in the event a dispute arises between the pasties regarding the inteerpretation, application,
administration or alleged violation of this Agreement, the Detachment Commander, or representative,
agrees to mod with the Board at the earliest available Opportunity to discuss the dispute If the
dispute remains unresolved at the Detachment kvel, the Regional Commander, or represcntative,
agrees to meet with the Board at the earliest available opportunity. If ft dispute remains unresolved
at the Regional level, the Commissioner (or a Deputy Commissioner, in the absence of the
Commissioner) agrees to mat with the Board at the earliee available opportunity.
Nod
21. Any notice, statement, invoice cw account to be &xwered or given by any of the below listed groups to
any other of them shall be delivered to all other groups in writing and sent by mail addressed to those
groups at their respective address as listed below, or sent by fax transmission to the fax number listed
below. Any notice, statement invoice or account seat by mail shall be deemed to be received on the
third day following the date of mailing unless shaven to the contrary and if sent by fax shall be
deemed to be received on the date of transmission. Any group may d=ge its address and fax
number by giving notice provided herein:
(1) to Ontario addressed to: The Solicitor General and Minister of Correctional Services, 25
Grosvenor Street, 11'b Floor, Toronto, Ontario, M7A 1Y6, FAX number (416) 326-
S08S.
(2) to the Commissioner addressed to: The Commissioner, Ontario Provincial Police, 777
Memorial Avenue, Orillia, Ontario, L3V 7V3, to the attention of the Bureau
Commander, First Nations and Municipal Policing Bureau, FAX number (705) 329-
6217.
(3) to the Municipality addressed to: JCCC, FAX number XXXX
(4) to the Board addressed to: JCCCC, FAX number JCM
Commencement and Termination of Agreement
2. This Agreement comes into force on the 1st day of . 199--, and shall conclude on the day
Of— 7 1.
3. At the time the Municipality accepts the O.P.P.'s Proposal for Police Services (attached as Schedule
"B"), Ontario will:
(a) offer employment to all serving police officers of the XXXX Police Service holding the
ranks of first-class constable, second-class constable, third-class constable or fourth-
class constable at their present rank;
(b) offer employment to all other serving police officers of the XXXX Police Service as
first-class constables with the opportunity for them to attain higher ranks,
(c) recognize all service and seniority accumulated in accordance with O.P.P. requirements
with the XXXX Police Service for all purposes except pension and severance pay, and
(d) enroll in the Public Service Pension Plan and all eligible benefit plans, all persons
accepting employment with the O.P.P.
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2. Either party to this Agreement may terminate this Agreement upon one year writtm notice of
termination to the other parry, in which case this Agreement shall terminate one year following the
delivery of such notice. Should a notice to terminate be given, the Municipality shall continue to be
obligated to pay for the oast of providing police services nude r this contract to and including the date
of such termination and Ontario shall continue to be responsible to provide the services outlined in
this Aunt.
3. Should the Municipality's designated responsibility to provide policing under the Act be changod,
either by statute or government interprdation, the 4Ilk
601 �slity maintains its right upon being so
informed to give written notice of its intention to terminate this Agreement forthwith.
Entire Aereeereat
4. This arement and the schedules attached constitute tho entire Agreement between the parties, and
there are no septsentations, warranties, collateral agreements or conditions affecting this Agreement
or the relationship of the parties or supported hereby other than as expressed herein in writing. Any
amendment to this Agreement must be in writing; duly executed by the parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Municipality has mixed its Corporate Sed attested by the signature of
its duly authorized signing officers and the Solicitor General has personally signed this Agreement to be
effective as of the dace set out herein.
FOR ONTARIO
FOR THE MD'NICIOPALPTY
P:oMradlBlsriklCaoltact9Um
The Solicitor General of Ontario
Mayor, Reeve, etc. (as appropriate)
Chief Administrative Officer, or Clerk (as appropriate)
Revised: Febmary 25, 1999
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APPENDIX `G'
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
APPLICANT FOR A member who holds a confirmed sank above constable in a municipal police service
RANK LEVEL that will be amalgamated as the result of a municipal absorption, under section 10 of
DETERMINATION.- the Police ServiceaAct, and who has applied to enter the OPP at a rank above
constable.
BUREAU The Bureau Commander
C0bRAANDE[t: Organizational Development Bureau, Ontario Provincial Police
COMMISSIONED The Ontario Provincial Police Commissioned Wears Association is an incorporated
OFFICERS body that represents the inteaWs of all Commissioned Officers, The Association does
ASSOCIATION not have legislative sanctioned bargaining rights but has a participatory mandate to
(COA) negotiate working conditions, salaries, benefits and job security. The participatory
mandate extends to studies, various committees, service delivery groups, human
resources task groups and attendance at OPP Senior Management Committee
meetings.
ONTARIO The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police was established in 1952. The membership
ASSOCIATION OF is comprised of 1100 senior police -managers, of the rank of inspector and above, from
CE=FS OF POLICE the OPP, RCS and municipal police services.
(OACP) The objectives of the OACP include:
a) promotion of competent police administrators through assistance and support of
members in meetings, committees and annual and special meetings;
b) improved police administration to better serve municipalities and the people of
Ontario; and,
c) the development, promotion and execution of education, training, legislation and
community programs through committees, seminars and local involvement.
ONTARIO The Ontario Association of Police Services Boards was established in 1963 as the
ASSOCIATION OF Municipal Police Authorities and was incorporated under its new name in 1990. Its
POLICE SERVICES membership consists of municipal police services boards in Ontario.
BOARDS Its mission is to promote and maintain the highest degree of professionalism on the
(OAPSB) part of the Boards in the performance of their duties to provide for and to direct
policing services, and to maintain law and order in their municipalities. The OAPSB
also promotes the accountability of Boards in the discharge of their duties.
ONTARIO CIVR IAN The Ontario Civilian Commission on Police Services is an independent quasi-judicial
COBOMSION ON civilian agency comprised of part-time members and a full-time Chair. Members are
POLICE SERVICES normally appointed by Order -ice -Council for terms of 3 years. Police services and
(OCCPS) police services boards are ultimately accountable to the public through the
Commission.
The powers and duties of the OCCPS, as outlined under sections 22 through 25 of the
Act, include hearing appeals to police disciplinary penalties, conducting hearings into
requests for reduction, disbandment or amalgamation of police services, general
enforcement relating to adequacy and effectiveness of policing, conducting
investigations and inquiries into the conduct of chiefs of police, police officers and
members of police services boards, conducting reviews of local decisions relating to
public complaints, conducting inquiries in respect of public complaints, conducting
investigations and inquiries into law enforcement matters.
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ONTARIO
The Ontario Provincial Police Association is the exclusive bargaining agency for
»: PROVINCIAL POLICE
uniform members with the exception of those holding a commissioned rank. This
ASSOCIATION
represents approximately 4500 people. The Executive Staff and Board of Directors are
. (OPPA)
the spokespersons to government and Senior Management on salary, benefits and
working conditions. The OPPA employs full time legal counsel to represent members
at discipline hearings, Hoards of Inquiry, civil litigation, judicial review applications
and grievance proceedings. The OPPA also mediates benefits disputes (e.g.. dental
and prescription claims) and provides pre -retirement counseling.
ONTARIO PUBLIC
The Ontario Public Service Employees Union is recognized as the exclusive bargaining
SERVICE EMPLOYEES
agent for all civilians who work for the OPP. OPSEU represents approximately
UNION
100,000 members who work for agencies funded by the Ontario government as well as
(OPSM
those who work in colleges and for line Ministries. Civilians working for the OPP are
part of the Ontario Public Service and are part of the Ministry of Solicitor General and
Correctional Services and are represented by the following bargaining units:
Administrative. Correctional, Institutional and Health Care, Office Aministration,
Operations and Maintenance and Technical.
OPSEU bargains wages, benefits, working conditions and pensions centrally. OPSEU
offers a full range of services, including but not limited to: representation at grievance
hearings at all. levels, membership benefits counseling and union education.
ONTARIO SENIOR The Ontario Senior Officers Police Association represents Senior Officers and Civilian
POLICE OFFICERS Managers employed by police services throughout the Province of Ontario. A senior
ASSOCIATION Officer is a sworn police officer holding the rank of Inspector to Staff Superintendent
(OSPOA) and a Civilian Manager is a person employed in a supervisory or confidential capacity.
The OSOPA represents most Ontario Senior Officers, maintains a central repository of
information for the benefit of all members and provides assistance to members
involved in interest or rights, arbitration's and negotiations.
The OSOPA also endeavors. on an ongoing basis, to improve the quality of policing
through consultative and cooperative efforts with various government agencies and
other related police associations while continuing to represent the interests of Senior
Officers.
POLICE ASSOCIATION Founded in 1933, the PAO represents Ontario's 19,000 front-line municipal police
OF ONTARIO personnel. The PAO is the official voice and representative body for Ontario's front-
(PAO) line police personnel, and provides representation, resource and support for Ontario's
94 municipal police associations. Our membership is comprised of approximately
14,000 police officers and 5,000 civilian members of municipal police forces.
POLICING SERVICES The Policing Services Division of the Ministry is a key contact area for police services
DIVISION boards, municipalities and their police forces.
(PSD) Hoards may also have contact with the following branches or agencies of the Ministry:
a) the Information Resources Division
b) the Ontario Civilian Commission on Police Services
c) the Ontario Police Arbitration Commission
The mandate of the Division is to promote policing excellence. This responsibility is
carried out through training, technical assistance; development of professional
standards and new programs; and by providing an inspectorate, advisory and liaison
service to Ontario's police community.
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