Tag: Ontario Civilian Police Commission

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: News Release
Ontario Civilian Police Commission Concludes Investigation into Former Orangeville Mayor

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: News Release
Ontario Civilian Police Commission Extends the Appointment of the Administrator of the Thunder Bay Police Services Board

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: News Release
Ontario Civilian Police Commission Concludes Investigation into the Thunder Bay Police Service

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: News Release
Ontario Civilian Police Commission Serves a Notice of Hearing on the Chief of Thunder Bay Police Services

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: News Release
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’s (TBPS) management of discipline in the police service, the conduct of criminal investigations by its officers, and the ability of senior leadership to administer the day-to-day operations of the police service in good faith and in compliance with the Police Services… Continue Reading OCPC: News Release
Ontario Civilian Police Commission announces an investigation into Thunder Bay Police Services

Today, the Ontario Civilian Police Commission (OCPC) released the report on its investigation into the Windsor Police Service (WPS) and Windsor Police Services Board (Board). In 2018, the OCPC received five complaints from officers of the WPS, which raised issues about how the WPS treated them and larger systemic issues. The complaints contained allegations against… Continue Reading OCPC: News Release
Ontario Civilian Police Commission Releases Report on Investigation into Windsor Police Service and Windsor Police Services Board

April 1, 2024 On April 1, 2024, the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (CSPA) came into force and the Police Services Act (PSA) was repealed. The OCPC cannot accept any new appeals, applications, or requests for investigation, and the applicable CSPA entities will assume responsibility for any new cases, as appropriate: Inspectorate of Policing… Continue Reading Important Notice