Linda P. Lamoureux

The Solicitor General requested the Ontario Civilian Police Commission to investigate allegations of misconduct by senior members of the Durham Regional Police Service and the Board's oversight capacity.

Following a preliminary review, the Commission found a profound crisis of confidence, widespread fear of retaliatory discipline, and a poisoned work environment.

Determining that this crisis constituted an emergency that could hamper the investigation and negatively affect policing, the Executive Chair ordered the appointment of an Administrator under sections 23(1) and 24(1) of the Police Services Act to oversee promotions, hiring, and internal disciplinary processes.

The Solicitor General requested the Ontario Civilian Police Commission to investigate allegations of misconduct by senior members of the Durham Regional Police Service and the oversight provided by the Durham Regional Police Services Board.

Following a preliminary review, the Commission found a crisis of confidence within the Service, characterized by allegations of cronyism, workplace harassment, and retaliatory discipline.

Concluding that this crisis constituted an emergency that could negatively affect policing and hamper the investigation, the Executive Chair ordered a formal investigation and appointed an Administrator to oversee promotions, internal disciplinary processes, and secondary activity applications.

The Ontario Civilian Police Commission issued an emergency order appointing an administrator to oversee the Thunder Bay Police Services Board.

Following a request from First Nations leaders, the Commission investigated the Board's failure to address systemic racism and the Indigenous community's concerns regarding police services.

The Executive Chair found that the Board failed to provide administrative guidance and lost the capacity to fulfill its public oversight role, constituting an emergency.

The order appoints Thomas J. Lockwood, Q.C. as Administrator for a one-year term to preside over Board meetings, ensure members receive training, and establish a suitable policy framework.

The Solicitor General requested the Ontario Civilian Police Commission to investigate the Peterborough Police Services Board due to ongoing dysfunction.

The Commission found that the Board's inability to discharge its statutory responsibilities, including failing to prepare a business plan and manage routine business, constituted an emergency.

Pursuant to section 24(1) of the Police Services Act, the Commission issued an interim order appointing an administrator to oversee the Board's functions and ensure compliance with statutory obligations.