Abbreviation OCPC | Type Civilian Oversight | |
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Motto Committed to serving the public Formation 2007 (1990 as Ontario Police Commission) Purpose ensuring that adequate and effective policing services are provided to the community in a fair and accountable manner under the Ontario Police Services Act Headquarters Suite 605, 250 Dundas Street West, Toronto, Ontario | ||
The Ontario Civilian Police Commission, previously known as the Ontario Police Commission and the Ontario Civilian Commission on Police Services, is the quasi-judicial agency responsible for police services in Ontario.
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The role and authority of OCPC is mandated under the Police Services Act of Ontario and Interprovincial Policing Act.
Organization
OCPC is headed by a Chair (currently David C. Gavsie) and 8 other members. Some board members have legal backgrounds while others have public service experience.
Responsibilities
OCPC handles complaints involving police conduct that do not result in a serious injury or death in the province or has been sent to OCPC from local police agencies. All other cases are investigated by the Special Investigations Unit.
References
Ontario Civilian Police Commission Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA