The Towns of Hanover and Walkerton applied to the Ontario Civilian Commission on Police Services for approval to amalgamate their respective police services and to terminate certain civilian dispatch staff to reduce the size of the new service.
The Commission reviewed the proposed amalgamation agreement, which included the creation of a joint board, consolidation of dispatch services, and retention of all uniformed officers.
Finding that the amalgamation would provide adequate and effective policing and that the requirements for severance agreements with the affected civilian staff had been met, the Commission approved the amalgamation and consented to the terminations.