Notices and meeting information for participants and members of the public
This draft Minutes document contains a summary of the disposition of items and actions taken at the meeting. This document does not include all of the text that will be included in the final Minutes. Recorded votes and dissents contained in this draft Minutes document are draft until the Minutes of the meeting are confirmed by the Board. The final draft Minutes will be published with the agenda for the next regular Board meeting and, once confirmed, will replace this document.
This draft Minutes document contains a summary of the disposition of items and actions taken at the meeting. This document does not include all of the text that will be included in the final Minutes. Recorded votes and dissents contained in this draft Minutes document are draft until the Minutes of the meeting are confirmed by the Board. The final draft Minutes will be published with the agenda for the next regular Board meeting and, once confirmed, will replace this document.
- Notices and meeting information for meeting participants and the public_EN_FEB 2023.pdf
- Notices and meeting information for meeting participants and the public_FR_FEB 2023.pdf
Confirmation of Agenda
That the Ottawa Police Service Board confirm the agenda of the 27 January 2025 meeting.
That the Ottawa Police Service Board confirm the agenda of the 27 January 2025 meeting.
Confirmation of Minutes
Minutes #111 of 2 December 2024
That the Ottawa Police Service Board confirm Minutes #111 of the 2 December 2024 meeting.
That the Ottawa Police Service Board confirm Minutes #111 of the 2 December 2024 meeting.
Declarations of Interest
Public Delegations
The final public delegate list will be recorded as part of the final draft minutes for the January 27, 2025 meeting.
The final public delegate list will be recorded as part of the final draft minutes for the January 27, 2025 meeting.
Inquiries
Items of Business
Chair’s verbal report
Chair's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
Chair's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
Chief’s verbal report
Chief's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
Chief's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
Board Committee Appointments
Executive Director 's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve the appointment of M. Polowin to the Policy and Governance Committee and the Human Resources Committee.
Executive Director 's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve the appointment of M. Polowin to the Policy and Governance Committee and the Human Resources Committee.
2025 Ottawa Police Service Board Meeting Schedule
Executive Director 's report Whereas the Board requires more time to think through the work of committees and the Board, given the new Act, our new strategic plan and dashboard key performance indicators (KPIs). Therefore be it resolved that the proposed Board meeting schedule, past February’s date on the schedule, be referred to the Board’s Policy and Governance Committee for review, including an overall governance review.
Executive Director 's report Whereas the Board requires more time to think through the work of committees and the Board, given the new Act, our new strategic plan and dashboard key performance indicators (KPIs). Therefore be it resolved that the proposed Board meeting schedule, past February’s date on the schedule, be referred to the Board’s Policy and Governance Committee for review, including an overall governance review.
Canadian Association of Police Governance: 2025 Membership Renewal
Executive Director 's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve payment of $8,315 (HST exempt) to the Canadian Association of Police Governance for its 2025 membership fee.
Executive Director 's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve payment of $8,315 (HST exempt) to the Canadian Association of Police Governance for its 2025 membership fee.
- 5- CAPG 2025 membership .pdf
- 5a- 2025_2026 CAPG Membership – Canadian Association of Police Governance.pdf
Ontario Association of Police Service Boards: 2025 Membership Renewal
Executive Director 's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve payment of $16, 950 (including HST) to the Ontario Association of Police Services Boards for its 2025 membership fee.
Executive Director 's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve payment of $16, 950 (including HST) to the Ontario Association of Police Services Boards for its 2025 membership fee.
Inquest Into the Death of Abdirahman Abdi: Recommendations
Executive Director 's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board:1. Receive this report for information and discussion.2. Direct the Policy and Governance Committee to review this report, including the jury recommendations, and provide advice to the Board on any required policy changes to address the recommendations and any further actions to address lessons learned and insights from the inquest into the death of Abdirahman Abdi.3. Direct the Chief of Police to submit a report at the April 2025 meeting detailing the Ottawa Police Service’s response to the jury recommendations, including a timeline for implementation and any identified challenges.
Executive Director 's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board:1. Receive this report for information and discussion.2. Direct the Policy and Governance Committee to review this report, including the jury recommendations, and provide advice to the Board on any required policy changes to address the recommendations and any further actions to address lessons learned and insights from the inquest into the death of Abdirahman Abdi.3. Direct the Chief of Police to submit a report at the April 2025 meeting detailing the Ottawa Police Service’s response to the jury recommendations, including a timeline for implementation and any identified challenges.
- 7- Report on the Abdirahman Abdi Inquest Recommendations.pdf
- 7a- OPS Board - Implementation Letter.pdf
- 7b- ABDI Inquest Verdict Form - Final 12182024 [redacted].pdf
Review of Board Policy CR-28 Assistance in the Provision of Policing
Executive Director 's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board direct the Policy & Governance Committee to review the draft policy amendments at its next meeting and to report back to the Board with recommendations.
Executive Director 's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board direct the Policy & Governance Committee to review the draft policy amendments at its next meeting and to report back to the Board with recommendations.
- 8- Report on Policy CR-28 Assistance in the Provision of Policing F.pdf
- 8a- Inspector General Memorandum 2 - IGM2 - Final.pdf
- 8b- IGM2 - Advisory Bulletin 1.1 - How Policing is Delivered - Final.pdf
- 8c- Update_CR-28 Assistance in the provision of policing - no tracking.pdf
- 8d- Update_CR-28 Assistance in the provision of policing - with tracking.pdf
Review of Board Policy BC-4 Restriction on Membership in Police Association
Executive Director 's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve the amended policy attached with this report, as recommended by the Board’s Human Resources Committee.
Executive Director 's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve the amended policy attached with this report, as recommended by the Board’s Human Resources Committee.
- 9- Review of Board Policy BC-4 Restriction on Membership in Police Association F.pdf
- 9a- Doc 1 -BC-4 – Restriction on membership in police association.pdf
- 9b- Doc 2 -BC-4 – Restriction on membership in police association.pdf
Appointment of Special Constables – Ottawa Police Service (Re-Appointment)
Chief’s report That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve the re-appointment of thirty-seven (37) Ottawa Police Service employees listed in Appendix 1 as Special Constables for the Ottawa Police Service pursuant to Section 92 of the Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA), in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the attached Application for Appointment Forms.
Chief’s report That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve the re-appointment of thirty-seven (37) Ottawa Police Service employees listed in Appendix 1 as Special Constables for the Ottawa Police Service pursuant to Section 92 of the Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA), in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the attached Application for Appointment Forms.
Appointment of Special Constables – Carleton University
Chief’s report That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve the appointment of four (4) Carleton University (Campus Safety Services) employees listed in Appendix 1 as Special Constables for Carleton University pursuant to Section 92 of the Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA).
Chief’s report That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve the appointment of four (4) Carleton University (Campus Safety Services) employees listed in Appendix 1 as Special Constables for Carleton University pursuant to Section 92 of the Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA).
- 11- APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL CONSTABLES – CARLETON UNIVERSITY F.pdf
- Document 2 Agreement Regarding Special Constables e.pdf
- Document 1 - Letter from the Honourable Michael Kerzner.pdf
Appointment Made Under the Interprovincial Policing Act: 2024 Annual Report
Chief’s report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
Chief’s report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
Report on the Special Investigations Unit 24-OCI-280
Chief’s report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
Chief’s report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
Human Rights & Equity, Diversity, And Inclusion - Annual Report 2024
Chief’s report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
Chief’s report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
Collection of Identifying Information – Duties & Prohibitions Policy: Annual Report
Chief’s report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
Chief’s report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
Ottawa Police Service Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Status Report
Chief’s report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
Chief’s report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
Application for Secondary Activities – Annual Report 2024
Chief’s report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
Chief’s report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
Public Rewards: 2024 Annual Report
Chief’s report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
Chief’s report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
Board Activity, Training & Performance: 2024 Annual Report
Executive Director 's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board:1) Receive this report for information.2) Direct the Executive Director to forward it to City Council for information.
Executive Director 's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board:1) Receive this report for information.2) Direct the Executive Director to forward it to City Council for information.
Outstanding Board Inquiries, Motions & Directions: January 2025 Report
Executive Director 's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
Executive Director 's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
Letters of Commendation January 2025
Chief’s report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
Chief’s report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
Other Business
In Camera Items
In accordance with Section 44 of the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, the Ottawa Police Service Board met in a closed session prior to the public meeting to discuss items pertaining to the following subject matter: Update On Demonstrations and Event Management Labour Relations Unit Report: Fourth Quarter 2024 Labour Relations Matter Labour Relations Matter Delay Application Labour Relations Matter Labour Relations Matter Labour Relations Matter Legal matters Legal Matter
In accordance with Section 44 of the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, the Ottawa Police Service Board met in a closed session prior to the public meeting to discuss items pertaining to the following subject matter: Update On Demonstrations and Event Management Labour Relations Unit Report: Fourth Quarter 2024 Labour Relations Matter Labour Relations Matter Delay Application Labour Relations Matter Labour Relations Matter Labour Relations Matter Legal matters Legal Matter
Adjournment
Next Meeting
Regular Meeting – Monday, February 24, 2025 - 4:00 PM
Regular Meeting – Monday, February 24, 2025 - 4:00 PM
