Ontario Inspectorate of Policing

The Inspector General of Policing reviewed a complaint alleging that a Cornwall Police Service Board member breached the Code of Conduct by disclosing confidential information about a civilian police service member facing criminal charges.

The Inspector General found that the board member obtained the information in her personal capacity, not through her board duties, and disclosed it only to another board member, not the public.

The complaint was dismissed, as no misconduct occurred.

The Inspector General of Policing reviewed a complaint alleging that the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) failed to respond to a report of a commercial vehicle driving dangerously on Highway 417.

An investigation by the Inspectorate of Policing found that the OPP dispatched an officer within one minute of the call and the officer actively attempted to locate the vehicle and contact the complainant.

The Inspector General concluded that the OPP complied with the dispatch and law enforcement standards under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, and provided adequate and effective policing.

The complaint was dismissed.

The complainant called 911 to report a noise complaint regarding disruptive neighbours.

The call-taker advised that a police response would be significantly delayed and recommended submitting a complaint online or contacting the municipal 311 service, as the matter fell under municipal by-law enforcement.

The complainant alleged that the Windsor Police Service failed to respond to the call for service.

The Inspector General of Policing reviewed the investigation findings and concluded that the police service complied with the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019.

The enforcement of municipal by-laws is excluded from the statutory definition of adequate and effective policing, and the call-taker appropriately handled the non-emergency report.

The complainant filed a complaint with the Inspector General of Policing alleging that the Peel Regional Police failed to adequately investigate a theft of money from their residence.

An inspector investigated the matter to determine if adequate and effective policing was provided under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019.

The Inspector General concluded that the police service complied with the requirements for adequate and effective policing, as an investigator was assigned, evidence was collected where available, and deliberate decisions were made regarding investigative techniques.

The Inspector General of Policing reviewed a complaint alleging that the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) failed to adequately address bicycle thefts in downtown Ottawa.

The complainant attributed the thefts to individuals from encampments and missions.

Following an investigation by the Inspectorate of Policing, the Inspector General concluded that the OPS and the Ottawa Police Service Board complied with the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019.

The OPS met the reasonableness standard for crime prevention and law enforcement by implementing the '529 Garage' registration program, conducting proactive initiatives, and successfully recovering over 60% of reported stolen bicycles.

The Inspector General of Policing reviewed a complaint alleging that an Ottawa Police Service Board member committed misconduct by ignoring or refusing to address a complainant's concerns.

The investigation found that the board member responded professionally, explained her role, and appropriately forwarded the concerns to the board's Executive Director for follow-up.

The Inspector General concluded that the board member did not commit misconduct and acted in accordance with the Code of Conduct.