Huronia West OPP Detachment Board

Background

In 2019, the province announced that significant changes would be made to policing services with the passage of Bill 68, the Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA). The Act came into force and effect on April 1st, 2024, and replaces the Police Services Act (PSA). The new Community Safety and Policing Act is seen as an opportunity to modernize policing and enhance community safety in Ontario. 

Under the new Act is the creation of OPP Detachment Boards, which are required to be established for each detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police. Huronia West OPP is a detachment that services the Township of Clearview, Township of Springwater and Town of Wasaga Beach. 

Board Composition 

The Huronia West OPP Detachment Board is comprised of eleven (11) members as follows:

• Six (6) Council Member Representatives (two from each municipality)
• Three (3) Community Representatives (one from each municipality)
• Two (2) Provincial Representatives (to be appointed by the province)

Mandate

Under the Community Safety and Policing Act, the key roles and responsibilities of the newly formed Huronia West OPP Detachment Board are 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 municipalities and band councils regarding the policing provided by the detachment in their municipalities or First Nation reserves.

Meeting Schedule, Agendas and Minutes

The Board's first meeting will be held October 28, 2024 at 4pm in the Town of Wasaga Beach Council Chambers located at 30 Lewis Street, Wasaga Beach.  The agenda can be accessed here:

October 28, 2024 Huronia West OPP Detachment Board Meeting Agenda

The Board's meeting schedule will be determined at its first meeting. The Board will meet a minimum of four times per year, as required by the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019.