Ontario Civilian Police Commission

Ontario Civilian Police Commission (La Commission civile de l’Ontario sur la police)
Ontario Civilian Police Commission Logo
Abbreviation	OCPC
Motto	Committed to serving the public
Formation	2007 (1990 as Ontario Police Commission)
Type	Civilian Oversight
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
Region served	Ontario
Official language	English and French
Chair	David C. Gavsie
Website	Ontario Civilian Police Commission

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.^[1]

The role and authority of OCPC is mandated under the Police Services Act of Ontario and Interprovincial Policing Act.^[1]

Organization

OCPC is headed by a Chair (currently David C. Gavsie) and 8 other members.^[2] 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.^[3]

References

External links

Ontario Civilian Police Commission

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