Dr. John Balkwill

The Township of Terrace Bay applied to the Ontario Civilian Commission on Police Services for consent to abolish the Terrace Bay Police Service, intending to contract policing services from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

The Commission reviewed the proposed OPP policing model, which involved integrating municipal resources with the Nipigon OPP Detachment.

The Commission found that the proposed staffing levels, supervision, and equipment were adequate and effective.

However, the Commission imposed conditions requiring facility upgrades, including cell renovations and backup power, and mandated monitoring of response times during periods when officers are on call.

The Commission consented to the abolishment of the municipal police service, directing that any unresolved severance issues for existing members proceed to arbitration.