Collingwood OPP Detachment Board
In March 2019, the Ontario government passed the Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA) as part of the Comprehensive Ontario Police Services Act, 2019. On its proclamation date of April 1, 2024, the CSPA replaced the Police Services Act. The CSPA is intended to modernize policing and enhance community safety in Ontario.
The Board is a civilian body that oversees the Collingwood detachment of the OPP and draws its authority from the CSPA and regulations. The role of the Collingwood OPP Detachment Board as set out under Section 68(1) of the CSPA is to:
- consult with the Commissioner regarding the selection of a detachment commander and otherwise participate, in accordance with the regulations made by the Minister, in the selection of the detachment commander;
- determine objectives and priorities for the detachment, not inconsistent with the strategic plan prepared by the Minister, after consultation with the detachment commander or his or her designate;
- advise the detachment commander with respect to policing provided by the detachment;
- monitor the performance of the detachment commander;
- review the reports from the detachment commander regarding policing provided by the detachment; and
- on or before June 30 in each year, provide an annual report to the Town of Collingwood Council regarding the policing provided by the detachment in their municipalities.
Community Awareness Initiative
The Board and the Collingwood OPP Detachment are committed to working with the community to promote safety and security for all residents of Collingwood and our visitors. We believe that effective policing requires strong partnerships with community organizations, local businesses, and individual community members, and we are committed to building and maintaining these relationships.
The Board holds both in-camera and public meetings in accordance with the requirements of the CSPA and the Board's governance framework (see below). Meetings may be held in either electronic, in-person, or in a hybrid format.
Public Board meetings are held quarterly (usually on the third Thursday of every month at 9:00 a.m.) at Town Hall in the Braniff Room and are open to all members of the public. Members of the public who wish to attend a public meeting of the Board can participate in person or remotely using the link provided in the agenda.
Collingwood OPP Dectahment Agendas and Minutes
If a member of the public wishes to make a presentation to the Board, they should contact the Board via email at collingwoodpsb@collingwood.ca to make arrangements at least ten (10) days in advance of the meeting.
Even though a public meeting is not scheduled in a particular month, Board work continues on specific projects that will be reported in later public meetings as appropriate.
Minutes of previous meetings are posted after they are approved by the Board at a subsequent meeting.
Under the CSPA, effective April 1, 2024 the Collingwood Police Services Board became the Collingwood OPP Detachment Board, established under O.Reg. 135/24: OPP Detachment Boards, with the membership to the Board comprised of two elected officials from Town of Collingwood Council, two community members appointed by the municipality and one provincial appointee who is appointed by the Solicitor General.
Collingwood OPP Detachment Board Membership:
Mayor Yvonne Hamlin
Councillor Kathy Jeffery
Claire Tucker-Reid (municipal appointee)
Anthony Griffiths (municipal appointee)
Michael Edwards (provincial appointee)
Staff Resources: Detachment Commander Loris Licharson and Amanda Pegg, Executive Director, Corporate and Customer Services
*Please note, there are currently no vacancies.
To apply to become a Community Appointee to the Board, you must:
- Be an eligible elector in the Town of Collingwood.
- Obtain a current and acceptable Criminal Record Check, at your expense, prior to appointment to the Board.
- Successfully complete various online training courses.
You are not eligible if you are:
- A judge or justice of the peace
- A member of a police service, special constable, or a First Nation Officer
- Someone practicing criminal law (either defense or prosecution)
- A director, officer, or employee of any policing provider
- A former member of a police services unless:
- The OPP Detachment Board does not maintain a police service that the person was a member of; and
- At least one year has passed since the person ceased to be a member of any police service.
Experience in local government and/or serving on agencies, boards and committees is considered an asset.
Appointees to the Board will receive compensation at a per-diem rate. This opportunity offers a chance to actively participate in shaping local law enforcement and safety initiatives.
To apply as a provincial appointee to the Board visit the Ministry of the Solicitor General's website at https://www.ontario.ca/page/police-service-boards.
The Collingwood OPP Detachment Board is required to create its own local policies and make these policies available to the public. With the transition of the Board to an OPP Detachment Board and the enactment of the CSPA, the Board will continue to implement new policy specific to the policing needs of the community.
Detachment Commander Monitoring - Policy Statement
Detachment Commander Monitoring - Form
2023-2025 Collingwood and the Blue Mountains OPP Action Plan
2020-2022 Collingwood and the Blue Mountains OPP Action Plan
2017-2019 Collingwood and the Blue Mountains OPP Action Plan
2023 Police Services Board and Council Communications Protocol
The Community Safety and Well-Being Plan presents a sustainable community where everyone is safe, has a sense of belonging, opportunities to participate, and where individuals and families are able to meet their needs for education, health care, food, housing, income, and social and cultural expression. The South Georgian Bay and Springwater Community Safety and Well-being Plan includes the Township of Clearview, Town of Collingwood, Town of Wasaga Beach and Township of Springwater.
South Georgian Bay and Springwater Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (2021-2025)
The Collingwood OPP Detachment Board can be contacted by email at collingwoodpsb@collingwood.ca
To obtain Police Services: Contact Ontario Provincial Police-Collingwood and the Blue Mountains Detachment
Address: 201 Ontario St, Collingwood, ON L9Y 4M4
For non-emergencies where an officer is required, call the Provincial Communications Centre (PCC) at 1-888-310-1122, Mon-Sun, 24 hours toll free anywhere in Ontario.
The local detachment number, 705-445-4321, should only be used for topics related to administration, for example checking on the status of your criminal record check or if you wish to speak a specific officer in relation to follow up for a case you already reported through PCC or 9-1-1.
Website: https://www.opp.ca/
Email: OPP.Collingwood@opp.ca