Police Services Board
AGENDAS | BY-LAWS | PSB Contacts| LINKS | MINUTES | COMMUNITY POLICING PURPOSE AND FUNCTION: The Board was formed in 2003 and is comprised of 5 board members and one secretary. The primary function of Police Services Board is to determine priorities and objectives for police services within the community. This must be done in consultation with the Detachment Commander, but input should be received from council, municipal staff, and police officers assigned to the community, as well as the public. The community must be kept informed of policing issues and concerns. This can be done by encouraging public attendance at board meetings and providing regular information to the local media. Members of the Police Services Board should also accept invitations to attend public meetings to discuss issues relating to their responsibilities. In addition, the Police Services Board should participate in the selection of a Detachment Commander, advise the Detachment Commander with respect to police services provided, monitor the performance of the Detachment Commander, receive reports from the Detachment Commander on secondary employment of the police officers assigned to the community, and review public complaints that are received. Norfolk County is governed by Section 10 of the Police Services Act. The relationship between the board and the municipal council is important. It is the council that enters into the written contract with the OPP and is responsible for the financial commitment. Maureen Chunick |