Confirmation of Agenda
That the Ottawa Police Service Board’s Policy and Governance Committee confirm the agenda of the October 2nd 2026 meeting.
That the Ottawa Police Service Board’s Policy and Governance Committee confirm the agenda of the October 2nd 2026 meeting.
Confirmation of Minutes
Minutes #26 of May 21st 2026
That the Ottawa Police Service Board’s Policy and Governance Committee confirm Minutes #26 of the May 21st 2026 meeting.
That the Ottawa Police Service Board’s Policy and Governance Committee confirm Minutes #26 of the May 21st 2026 meeting.
Declarations of Interest
Items of Business
Digital Modernization Strategy
Presentation That the Ottawa Police Service Board’s Policy and Governance Committee receive this presentation for information and discussion.
Presentation That the Ottawa Police Service Board’s Policy and Governance Committee receive this presentation for information and discussion.
Mental Health Change Initiative – 2026 Progress Update
Chief's report That the Policy and Governance Committee of the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
Chief's report That the Policy and Governance Committee of the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
Inspector General’s Notice of Issue: The Increase in Antisemitic and Hate-Motivated Incidents
Executive Director's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board’s Policy and Governance Committee recommend that the Board: Direct the Executive Director to ensure that the consultations undertaken in 2027 for the development of the Board’s next Strategic Plan expressly address hate-motivated crimes and incidents, including antisemitism, and seek the perspectives of Jewish communities and other communities affected by hate in Ottawa. Direct the Chief of Police to provide a report to the Board, through the Policy and Governance Committee, on the mandate, capacity and operations of the Hate and Bias Crime Unit, current Service practices in relation to each of the seven actions identified in the Notice of Issue, and actions underway or planned. Direct the Executive Director, under the guidance of the Policy and Governance Committee and in consultation with the Ottawa Police Service, to review Board Policies LE-007 Hate/Bias Motivated Crime and LE-008 Hate Propaganda. Direct the Executive Director to arrange Board member training on contemporary antisemitism and other forms of hate, including the Board’s oversight responsibilities.
Executive Director's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board’s Policy and Governance Committee recommend that the Board: Direct the Executive Director to ensure that the consultations undertaken in 2027 for the development of the Board’s next Strategic Plan expressly address hate-motivated crimes and incidents, including antisemitism, and seek the perspectives of Jewish communities and other communities affected by hate in Ottawa. Direct the Chief of Police to provide a report to the Board, through the Policy and Governance Committee, on the mandate, capacity and operations of the Hate and Bias Crime Unit, current Service practices in relation to each of the seven actions identified in the Notice of Issue, and actions underway or planned. Direct the Executive Director, under the guidance of the Policy and Governance Committee and in consultation with the Ottawa Police Service, to review Board Policies LE-007 Hate/Bias Motivated Crime and LE-008 Hate Propaganda. Direct the Executive Director to arrange Board member training on contemporary antisemitism and other forms of hate, including the Board’s oversight responsibilities.
- 3- Report_Notice of Issue_Antisemitism.pdf
- 3a- Inspector General Memo.pdf
- 3b- Inspector General Notice of Issue .pdf
- 3c- iop-backgrounder-notice-of-issue-english_0.pdf
CSPA Update: Law Enforcement (LE) Policies
Executive Director's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board’s Policy and Governance Committee recommend that the Board approve the amended policies attached to this report.
Executive Director's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board’s Policy and Governance Committee recommend that the Board approve the amended policies attached to this report.
- CSPA UPDATE LAW ENFORCEMENT POLICIES REPORT.pdf
- Document 1 - Policy LE-021 Elder and Vulnerable Adult Abuse.pdf
- Document 2 - Policy LE-024 Domestic Violence Occurrences.pdf
- Document 3 - Policy LE-025 Supervision.pdf
- Document 4 - Policy LE-026 Missing Persons.pdf
- Document 5 - Policy LE-028 Criminal Harassment.pdf
- Document 6 - Policy LE-029 Prevent or Respond to Firearms.pdf
- Document 7 - Policy LE-030 Property Offences.pdf
- Document 8 - Policy LE-031 Drug Investigation.pdf
- Document 9 - Policy LE-032 Illegal Gaming.pdf
- Document 10 - Policy LE-037 Sudden Death and Found Human Remains.pdf
Other Business
Consideration of Motion to Move In Camera
That the Ottawa Police Service Board’s Policy and Governance Committee adjourn the public portion of its meeting to move In Camera to discuss a legal matter pursuant to section 44(2)(e) of the Community Safety and Policing Act.
That the Ottawa Police Service Board’s Policy and Governance Committee adjourn the public portion of its meeting to move In Camera to discuss a legal matter pursuant to section 44(2)(e) of the Community Safety and Policing Act.
Adjournment
