OCPC: Operational Updates

Operational Updates Last Updated: March 27, 2024 This page provides information on operational changes at the Ontario Civilian Police Commission (OCPC). All in-person service counters are closed. OCPC Winding Down Operations March 27, 2024 On April 1, 2024, the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (CSPA) is set to come into force and as a… Continue reading OCPC: Operational Updates

Ontario Civilian Police Commission (OCPC) Key Performance Indicators Archive

Ontario Civilian Police Commission (OCPC) Key Performance Indicators Archive The OCPC adjudicates applications, conducts investigations, and resolves disputes regarding the oversight and provision of policing services. This includes hearing appeals of police disciplinary decisions, conducting investigations and inquiries into the conduct of chiefs of police, police officers and members of police services boards. Tribunals Ontario’s… Continue reading Ontario Civilian Police Commission (OCPC) Key Performance Indicators Archive

Ontario Civilian Police Commission (OCPC) Key Performance Indicators

Ontario Civilian Police Commission (OCPC) Key Performance Indicators Adjudicates applications, conducts investigations, and resolves disputes regarding the oversight and provision of policing services. This includes hearing appeals of police disciplinary decisions, conducting investigations and inquiries into the conduct of chiefs of police, police officers and members of police services boards. Reporting period: April 1, 2023… Continue reading Ontario Civilian Police Commission (OCPC) Key Performance Indicators

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March 9, 2023
Ontario Civilian Police Commission Extends the Appointment of the Administrator of the Thunder Bay Police Services Board

The Ontario Civilian Police Commission (OCPC) has determined that it is necessary to extend the appointment of the current Administrator of the Thunder Bay Police Services Board (TBPSB) in order to continue to provide oversight of the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) and the delivery of police services to the community. Effective March 9, 2023,… Continue reading OCPC
March 9, 2023
Ontario Civilian Police Commission Extends the Appointment of the Administrator of the Thunder Bay Police Services Board

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February 3, 2023
Ontario Civilian Police Commission Serves a Notice of Hearing on Deputy Chief of the Durham Regional Police Service

Following an investigation under s. 25 of the Police Services Act into certain alleged conduct of Dean Bertrim, Deputy Chief of the Durham Regional Police Service, the Ontario Civilian Police Commission (OCPC), has determined that a hearing into the allegations is warranted. Accordingly, a Notice of Hearing and Notice of Particulars have been served on… Continue reading OCPC
February 3, 2023
Ontario Civilian Police Commission Serves a Notice of Hearing on Deputy Chief of the Durham Regional Police Service

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January 19, 2023
Ontario Civilian Police Commission Concludes Investigation into Former Orangeville Mayor

The Ontario Civilian Police Commission (OCPC) has completed its Section 25 Investigation into the conduct of former Orangeville Mayor, Sandy Brown (Mr. Brown), when he was a Member of the Orangeville Police Services Board. The Investigation concluded that Mr. Brown violated Sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 13 of O. Reg. 421/97 made under… Continue reading OCPC
January 19, 2023
Ontario Civilian Police Commission Concludes Investigation into Former Orangeville Mayor

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October 14, 2022
Ontario Civilian Police Commission Concludes Investigation into the Thunder Bay Police Service

The Ontario Civilian Police Commission (OCPC) has concluded its investigation into senior members of the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) and submitted its report to Sean Weir, Executive Chair, Tribunals Ontario and Chair of the Ontario Civilian Police Commission. On February 10, 2022, to ensure the maintenance of public confidence in the delivery of police… Continue reading OCPC
October 14, 2022
Ontario Civilian Police Commission Concludes Investigation into the Thunder Bay Police Service

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October 14, 2022
Ontario Civilian Police Commission Extends the Appointment of the Administrator of the Thunder Bay Police Services Board

The Ontario Civilian Police Commission (OCPC) continues to have concerns about the Thunder Bay Police Services Board’s (TBPSB) oversight of the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) and the delivery of police services to the community. Effective October 14, 2022, the OCPC has issued an Order to extend the appointment of Mr. Malcolm Mercer as Administrator… Continue reading OCPC
October 14, 2022
Ontario Civilian Police Commission Extends the Appointment of the Administrator of the Thunder Bay Police Services Board

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June 23, 2022
Ontario Civilian Police Commission Serves a Notice of Hearing on the Chief of Thunder Bay Police Services

Following an investigation under s. 25 of the Police Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.15. (PSA) into certain alleged conduct of Ms. Sylvie Hauth, Chief of the Thunder Bay Police Service, the Ontario Civilian Police Commission (OCPC), has determined that a hearing into the allegations is warranted. Accordingly, a Notice of Hearing has been served… Continue reading OCPC
June 23, 2022
Ontario Civilian Police Commission Serves a Notice of Hearing on the Chief of Thunder Bay Police Services

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April 19, 2022
Ontario Civilian Police Commission appoints an Administrator to the Thunder Bay Police Service Board

The Ontario Civilian Police Commission (OCPC) has concerns about the Thunder Bay Police Service Board’s oversight of the Thunder Bay Police Service and the delivery of police services to the community. Effective April 19, 2022, the OCPC has issued an interim Order to appoint Mr. Malcolm Mercer as Administrator to the Thunder Bay Police Service… Continue reading OCPC
April 19, 2022
Ontario Civilian Police Commission appoints an Administrator to the Thunder Bay Police Service Board