opp police services board

Deseronto, Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte and Tyendinaga Township

The Town of Deseronto contracts with the Ontario Provincial Police (https://www.opp.ca/) for police protection within the community.

The OPP Police Services Board is a joint detachment board between the three communities of the Town of Deseronto, the Mohawk’s of the Bay of Quinte and Tyendinaga Township

As of April 1, 2024, the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 replaced the Police Services Act, 1990. The OPP Police Services Board Board was created under this Act.

What does the OPP Police services Board do?

As set out in the legislation, the OPP Police Service Board’s role includes:

  1. Participating in the selection of the Detachment Commander;

  2. Determining objectives and priorities for police services after consultation with the Detachment Commander;

  3. Advising the Detachment Commander with respect to policing provided by the Detachment;

  4. Monitoring the performance of the Detachment Commander;

  5. Reviewing regular reports from the Detachment Commander regarding policing provided by the Detachment, and

  6. Providing an annual report to the member municipalities regarding the policing provided by the Detachment in their municipalities.

Along with its legislated duties, the OPP Police Services Board is considered a bridge between the community and police. The board provides a venue for the local municipalities to coordinate and collaborate on strategies to address common issues. 

Board composition

The OPP Police Services Board will include one elected official from each of the three communities.

One community member will be jointly appointed by the three communities. The Community member term will align with the current council term.

Provincial appointments will be selected by the Minister through the Public Appointments Secretariat.

meeting schedule, agendas and minutes

The board’s meeting schedule will be determined by the OPP Police Services Board members. Once available, meeting agendas and minutes will be published on the Town of Deseronto website.

The board will meet a minimum of four times per year, as required by the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019.

terms of reference

The Terms of Reference for the OPP Police Services have yet to be established. Once the Board compilation and member appointments are complete, Board members will draft the Terms of Reference.

Interested in applying to be the Police Services Board appointee?

If you are interested in applying for the jointly appointed Police Services Board member, please send a letter of interest to the Municipal Clerk at gmaracle@deseronto.ca