Perth County OPP Detachment Board

The O.P.P. Detachment Board is an independent civilian oversight body responsible for ensuring accountability within the community. It operates under the authority of the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, S.O. 2019, c. 1, Sched. 1. 

As set out in the Act, the role of the Perth County OPP Detachment Board is to:

• Determine objectives and priorities for police services, after consultation with the Detachment Commander;
• Establish local policies for police services, after consultation with the Detachment Commander;
• Monitor the performance of the Detachment Commander;
• Receive reports from the Detachment Commander on any secondary activities by police officers in the detachment;
• Review the Detachment Commander's administration of the complaints system established by the Police Services Act for dealing with complaints made by any member of the public about the policies of or the services provided by the police force.

The Board fosters transparency and trust by serving as a liaison between the O.P.P. and the community, making decisions based on evidence and best practices. 

The O.P.P. Detachment Board will meet bi-monthly, with additional meetings held at the discretion of the Chair. Agendas, minutes, and meeting information will be publicly accessible on the municipal website in accordance with the Board's Rules and Procedures.