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 26 January 2026 meeting.
That the Ottawa Police Service Board confirm the agenda of the 26 January 2026 meeting.
Confirmation of Minutes
Minutes #123 of 5 December 2025
That the Ottawa Police Service Board confirm Minutes #123 of the 5 December 2025 meeting.
That the Ottawa Police Service Board confirm Minutes #123 of the 5 December 2025 meeting.
Committee Meetings: Reports from Committee Chairs & Minutes
Policy and Governance Committee - Draft Minutes #24 of December 01, 2025
That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this item for information.
That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this item for information.
Declarations of Interest
Public Delegations
The final public delegate list will be recorded as part of the final draft minutes for the January 26, 2026 meeting.
The final public delegate list will be recorded as part of the final draft minutes for the January 26, 2026 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.
Crime Stoppers Semi-Annual Update
Presentation That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this presentation for information.
Presentation That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this presentation for information.
Administration of Policy and Procedure Complaints
Executive Director's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve: The attached by-law regarding the Complaints Committee. The attached policy on Policy and Procedure Complaints. The attached updated Policy GA-4 on Board Committees.
Executive Director's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve: The attached by-law regarding the Complaints Committee. The attached policy on Policy and Procedure Complaints. The attached updated Policy GA-4 on Board Committees.
- 4- Report_Policy and Procedure Complaints.pdf
- 4.1-DRAFT By-law XX of 2026_Complaints Committee.pdf
- 4.2 UPDATED_Policy_Board Committees_clean.pdf
- 4.3-Policy_Board Committees_tracked.pdf
- 4.4-New_CR-X Policy and Procedure Complaints.pdf
Board Committee Appointments
Executive Director's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board appoint Member Dave Donaldson to the Complaints Committee.
Executive Director's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board appoint Member Dave Donaldson to the Complaints Committee.
Attendance at the Joint Police Employment Conference 2026 Report
Executive Director's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve the in-person attendance of Board members D. Donaldson, S. Desroches and Executive Director H. Sayah at the Police Employment Conference being held in Toronto, Ontario from February 24th to February 25th 2026.
Executive Director's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve the in-person attendance of Board members D. Donaldson, S. Desroches and Executive Director H. Sayah at the Police Employment Conference being held in Toronto, Ontario from February 24th to February 25th 2026.
- 5 - Attendance for the Joint Police Employment Conference Report.pdf
- 5.1 - Document 1-35th Annual Police Employment Conference - Police Association of Ontario.pdf
Sponsorship Request for the 2026 Ontario Police Suicide Memorial Weekend Report
Executive Director's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve a $2,000 sponsorship for the 2026 Ontario Police Suicide Memorial weekend.
Executive Director's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve a $2,000 sponsorship for the 2026 Ontario Police Suicide Memorial weekend.
- 6 - Sponsorship for the Ont. Police Suicie Memorial weekend report.pdf
- 6.1 - Document 1-Sponsorship letter 2026 Canada Beyond the Blue Memorial Weekend.pdf
Sponsorship Request for The Canadian Association of Police Governance Annual Conference 2026 Report
Executive Director's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve a $7,000 sponsorship for the Canadian Association of Police Governance’s 2026 Annual Conference.
Executive Director's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve a $7,000 sponsorship for the Canadian Association of Police Governance’s 2026 Annual Conference.
Appointment of Special Constables – Ottawa Police Service
Chief's report This item was moved to the Consent Agenda as it was pre-approved through e-polling That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve:(a) The appointments of fourteen (14) Ottawa Police Service employees and re-appointments of two (2) Ottawa Police Service employees as Generalist Special Constables in Appendix 1.(b) The appointments of six (6) Ottawa Police Service employees as District Investigative Special Constables listed in Appendix 2.(c) The appointment of one (1) Ottawa Police Service Generalist Special Constable as a Cover Access Intercept Team (CAIT) Special Constable listed in Appendix 3.(d) The appointment of four (4) Ottawa Police Service employees as Forensic Identification (FIT) Special Constables listed in Appendix 4, pursuant to Section 92 of the Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA). Item carried as amended under the consent agenda
Chief's report This item was moved to the Consent Agenda as it was pre-approved through e-polling That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve:(a) The appointments of fourteen (14) Ottawa Police Service employees and re-appointments of two (2) Ottawa Police Service employees as Generalist Special Constables in Appendix 1.(b) The appointments of six (6) Ottawa Police Service employees as District Investigative Special Constables listed in Appendix 2.(c) The appointment of one (1) Ottawa Police Service Generalist Special Constable as a Cover Access Intercept Team (CAIT) Special Constable listed in Appendix 3.(d) The appointment of four (4) Ottawa Police Service employees as Forensic Identification (FIT) Special Constables listed in Appendix 4, pursuant to Section 92 of the Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA). Item carried as amended under the consent agenda
Ottawa Police Service Board 2024-2027 Strategic Plan: Key Performance Indicators 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.
Mental Health Change Initiative – Q4 2025 Update
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.
- 10 - MENTAL HEALTH CHANGE INITIATIVE – Q4 2025 UPDATE F.pdf
- 10.1 -SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION - Document 1 - Current State Synopsis on Abdirahman Adi Jury Inquest.pdf
Human Rights & Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Annual Report For 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.
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.
Appointment made under the Interprovincial Policing Act: 2025 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.
Public Rewards - 2025 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.
Consent Agenda
Ratification: Critical Points Policy
This item is before the Board following approval at the Policy and Governance Committee meeting on December 1st 2025. That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve the Critical Points Policy attached to this report.
This item is before the Board following approval at the Policy and Governance Committee meeting on December 1st 2025. That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve the Critical Points Policy attached to this report.
- 1- REPORT ON CRITICAL POINTS POLICY.pdf
- Document 1 - FINAL DRAFT_Critical Points Policy_clean.pdf
- Document 2 - Inspector General Memorandum 3 - IGM3 - Critical Points Policy - March 20 2025.pdf
- 3- IGM3 Attachment - TPSB Critical Points Policy.pdf
Ratification: Appointment of Ottawa Police Service Officer
This item is before the Board for ratification following pre-approval on December 6th, 2025, by electronic polling. That the Ottawa Police Service Board:1. Appoint, on the date of swearing in, the Ottawa Police Service police officers listed within this report, pursuant to Section 37(1)(c) of theCommunity Safety and Policing Act (CSPA).2. Issue a certificate of appointment as required by Section 83(4) of the CSPA.
This item is before the Board for ratification following pre-approval on December 6th, 2025, by electronic polling. That the Ottawa Police Service Board:1. Appoint, on the date of swearing in, the Ottawa Police Service police officers listed within this report, pursuant to Section 37(1)(c) of theCommunity Safety and Policing Act (CSPA).2. Issue a certificate of appointment as required by Section 83(4) of the CSPA.
Ratification: Appointment of Special Constable-City of Ottawa (Transit Services)
This item is before the Board for ratification following pre-approval on December 17th, 2025, by electronic polling. That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve the appointment of six (6) City of Ottawa employee listed in Appendix 1 as a Special Constable for City of Ottawa, Transit Services pursuant to Section 92 of the Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA).
This item is before the Board for ratification following pre-approval on December 17th, 2025, by electronic polling. That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve the appointment of six (6) City of Ottawa employee listed in Appendix 1 as a Special Constable for City of Ottawa, Transit Services pursuant to Section 92 of the Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA).
Ratification: Appointment of Special Constables - Ottawa Police Service (re-appointment)
This item is before the Board for ratification following pre-approval on December 22nd, 2025, by electronic polling. That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve the appointment of one (1) Ottawa Police Service employee listed in Appendix 1 as Forensic Identification 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.
This item is before the Board for ratification following pre-approval on December 22nd, 2025, by electronic polling. That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve the appointment of one (1) Ottawa Police Service employee listed in Appendix 1 as Forensic Identification 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.
Outstanding Board Inquiries, Motions & Directions: January 2026 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 2026
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 New Lease Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement regarding NG911 Grant Operational Matter Legal Matter Legal Matter Personal Matter Personal Matter - deferred Personal Matter - deferred Legal Matter - deferred
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 New Lease Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement regarding NG911 Grant Operational Matter Legal Matter Legal Matter Personal Matter Personal Matter - deferred Personal Matter - deferred Legal Matter - deferred
Adjournment
