Matthew Letourneau

The Town of Amherstburg and the Amherstburg Police Services Board applied to the Ontario Civilian Police Commission for approval to have Amherstburg's policing services provided by the Windsor Police Service, and for consent to abolish the Amherstburg Police Service.

Despite significant public opposition citing loss of local autonomy, the Commission found that the proposal would maintain and enhance adequate and effective policing services.

The Commission approved the proposal and consented to the abolition of the local police force, subject to conditions regarding severance agreements for affected members.