In March 2019, the Ontario government passed the Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA) as part of the Comprehensive Ontario Police Services Act, 2019. On its proclamation date of April 1, 2024, the CSPA replaced the Police Services Act. The CSPA is intended to modernize policing and enhance community safety in Ontario.
The Board is a civilian body that oversees the Collingwood detachment of the OPP and draws its authority from the CSPA and regulations. The role of the Collingwood OPP Detachment Board as set out under Section 68(1) of the CSPA is to:
- consult with the Commissioner regarding the selection of a detachment commander and otherwise participate, in accordance with the regulations made by the Minister, in the selection of the detachment commander;
- determine objectives and priorities for the detachment, not inconsistent with the strategic plan prepared by the Minister, after consultation with the detachment commander or his or her designate;
- advise the detachment commander with respect to policing provided by the detachment;
- monitor the performance of the detachment commander;
- review the reports from the detachment commander regarding policing provided by the detachment; and
- on or before June 30 in each year, provide an annual report to the Town of Collingwood Council regarding the policing provided by the detachment in their municipalities.
Board Information
Meetings are held quarterly (usually on the third Thursday of every month at 9:00 a.m.) at Town Hall in the Braniff Room*, or at the call of the Chair. The Board establishes a regular meeting schedule that may be reviewed from time to time.
Meetings are held in a hybrid format with ability to participate in-person and remotely.
*Location subject to change.
The Collingwood OPP Detachment Board is comprised of two elected officials from Town of Collingwood Council, two community members appointed by the municipality and one provincial appointee who is appointed by the Solicitor General.
Staff resources are allocated to provide expertise and support to the Board.
To become a Community Appointee to the Board, you must:
- be an eligible elector in the Town of Collingwood.
- obtain a current and acceptable Criminal Record Check, at your expense, prior to appointment to the Board.
- successfully complete various online training courses.
- experience in local government and/or serving on agencies, boards and committees is considered an asset.
You are not eligible to become a Board member as per the CSPA if you are:
- A judge or justice of the peace
- A member of a police service, special constable, or a First Nation Officer
- Someone practicing criminal law (either defense or prosecution)
- A director, officer, or employee of any policing provider
- A former member of a police services unless the OPP Detachment Board does not maintain a police service that the person was a member of, and at least one year has passed since the person ceased to be a member of any police service.
Appointees to the Board will receive compensation at a per-diem rate. This opportunity offers a chance to actively participate in shaping local law enforcement and safety initiatives.
| Name | Position | Term Start | Term End | Status | Appointed By |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards, Michael | Member | 01 Apr 2023 | 15 Nov 2026 | Active | By-law No. |
| Griffiths, Anthony | Member | 01 Apr 2023 | 15 Nov 2026 | Active | By-law No. 2024-024 |
| Hamlin, Yvonne | Member | 01 Apr 2023 | 15 Nov 2026 | Active | O.Reg. 135/24: OPP Detachment Boards |
| Jeffery, Kathy | Member | 01 Apr 2023 | 15 Nov 2026 | Active | O.Reg. 135/24: OPP Detachment Boards |
| Licharson, Loris | Member | 01 Apr 2023 | 15 Nov 2026 | Active | |
| Tucker-Reid, Claire | Member | 01 Apr 2024 | 15 Nov 2026 | Active | By-law No. 2023-003 |
