Perth County OPP Detachment Police Services Board

Mandate

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. 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 Perth County OPP Detachment Police Services Board is established by the Police Services Act to:

1. Determine objectives and priorities for police services, after consultation with the Detachment Commander;
2. Establish local policies for police services, after consultation with the Detachment Commander;
3. Monitor the performance of the Detachment Commander;
4. Receive reports from the Detachment Commander on any secondary activities by police officers in the detachment;
5. 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.

Membership

• One (1) West Perth Councillor - Steve Herold
• One (1) North Perth Councillor - Todd Kasenberg
• One (1) Perth East Councillor - Jerry Smith
• One (1) West Perth Community Representative - Becky Belfour
• One (1) North Perth Community Representative - Juanita Kerr
• One (1) Perth East Community Representative - Matthew Livingstone
• Two (2) Provincial Representatives- to be appointed by Province 

Meetings

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.

Please select here for meeting agendas. 

For any inquiries regarding the Police Services Board, please contact the Clerk’s Office at clerk@westperth.com or call 519-348-8429 x 224.

Perth County OPP Detachment Board Terms of Reference 

Perth County OPP Detachment Board Abuse Policy

Perth County OPP Detachment Disclosure of Conflict Form

Perth County OPP Detachment Procedure By-Law