Notices and meeting information for participants and members of the public
This meeting may be viewed online on the Ottawa City Council YouTube Channel or via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84761806570 Notices and meeting information are attached to the agenda and minutes, including: availability of simultaneous interpretation and accessibility accommodations; in camera items not subject to discussion; personal information disclaimer for correspondents and public speakers; and notices regarding minutes. Accessible formats and communication supports are available, upon request.Delegations wishing to address the Board during the delegation portion of the regular meetings may be heard with the approval of the Board. Requests must be made to the Executive Director and must include a written copy of the comments that will be presented. The deadline to register with all of your materials included is October 30 at noon. All requests to speak must be approved by the Board Chair and the subject matter must be within the jurisdiction of the Board.
This meeting may be viewed online on the Ottawa City Council YouTube Channel or via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84761806570 Notices and meeting information are attached to the agenda and minutes, including: availability of simultaneous interpretation and accessibility accommodations; in camera items not subject to discussion; personal information disclaimer for correspondents and public speakers; and notices regarding minutes. Accessible formats and communication supports are available, upon request.Delegations wishing to address the Board during the delegation portion of the regular meetings may be heard with the approval of the Board. Requests must be made to the Executive Director and must include a written copy of the comments that will be presented. The deadline to register with all of your materials included is October 30 at noon. All requests to speak must be approved by the Board Chair and the subject matter must be within the jurisdiction of the Board.
Confirmation of Agenda
That the Ottawa Police Service Board confirm the agenda of the November 2nd 2026 meeting.
That the Ottawa Police Service Board confirm the agenda of the November 2nd 2026 meeting.
Confirmation of Minutes
Minutes #133 of September 28th 2026
That the Ottawa Police Service Board confirm Minutes #133 of the September 28th 2026 meeting.
That the Ottawa Police Service Board confirm Minutes #133 of the September 28th 2026 meeting.
Committee Meetings: Reports from Committee Chairs & Minutes
Policy and Governance Committee - Draft Minutes #27 of October 2nd 2026
That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this item for information.
That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this item for information.
- DRAFT Public Minutes - Police Service Board Policy and Governance Committee_Oct02_2026 - English.pdf
Finance and Audit Committee - Draft Minutes #41 of October 9th 2026
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 November 2nd, 2026 meeting.
The final public delegate list will be recorded as part of the final draft minutes for the November 2nd, 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.
Digital Policing Modernization: Vision and Governance
Executive Director's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board: Approve the “Digital North Star” Vision presented in this report to guide the Chief’s development of the Service’s digital modernization strategy. Include consideration of technology, including the option of a dedicated pillar in the next review of the Board’s strategic plan. Recommend that the Chief finalize the modernization roadmap in time to inform the 2027 budget. Approve, in principle, the establishment of a standing committee to support oversight of technology, data and information governance. Direct the Executive Director to bring forward proposed terms of reference and any necessary amendments to the Board’s committee policy and Procedure By-law for approval, as part of the Board’s 2027 work planning process.
Executive Director's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board: Approve the “Digital North Star” Vision presented in this report to guide the Chief’s development of the Service’s digital modernization strategy. Include consideration of technology, including the option of a dedicated pillar in the next review of the Board’s strategic plan. Recommend that the Chief finalize the modernization roadmap in time to inform the 2027 budget. Approve, in principle, the establishment of a standing committee to support oversight of technology, data and information governance. Direct the Executive Director to bring forward proposed terms of reference and any necessary amendments to the Board’s committee policy and Procedure By-law for approval, as part of the Board’s 2027 work planning process.
Response to Inspector General Direction INV-24-11: Update to Policy LE-006 Criminal Investigation Management and Procedures
Executive Director's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board: Approve the amendments to Policy LE-006 Criminal Investigation Management and Procedures, as set out in the revised policy attached to this report. Direct the Executive Director to forward this report and the amended policy to the Inspectorate of Policing.
Executive Director's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board: Approve the amendments to Policy LE-006 Criminal Investigation Management and Procedures, as set out in the revised policy attached to this report. Direct the Executive Director to forward this report and the amended policy to the Inspectorate of Policing.
- Response to INV-24-11.pdf
- IG Decision and Findings Report Package_INV-24-11_Ottawa Police Service_Service.pdf
- Policy LE-006 Criminal Investigation Management and Procedures - tracked.pdf
- Policy LE-006 Criminal Investigation Management and Procedures - clean.pdf
Response to Inspector General Direction INV-24-35: Update to Policy LE-002 Communications and Dispatch
Executive Director's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board: Approve the amendments to Policy LE-002 Communications and Dispatch, as set out in the revised policy attached to this report. Direct the Executive Director to forward this report and the amended policy to the Inspectorate of Policing.
Executive Director's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board: Approve the amendments to Policy LE-002 Communications and Dispatch, as set out in the revised policy attached to this report. Direct the Executive Director to forward this report and the amended policy to the Inspectorate of Policing.
- Response to INV-24-35.pdf
- IG Decision and Findings Report Package_INV-24-35_Ottawa Police Service_Service.pdf
- LE-002 Communications and Dispatch_Draft_Nov 2026_tracked.pdf
- LE-002 Communications and Dispatch_Draft_Nov 2026_clean.pdf
Complaints Report- Police Services Act, Community Safety and Policing Act and Special Investigations Unit Act: Third Quarter 2026
Chief's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information and in compliance with the requirements set out under section 215 of the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (CSPA) and Ontario Regulation 90/24.
Chief's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information and in compliance with the requirements set out under section 215 of the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (CSPA) and Ontario Regulation 90/24.
Performance Report – Second Quarter 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.
Carleton University Special Constable – 2025 Annual Report and 2026 1st and 2nd Quarter Reports
Director, Campus Safety Services, Carleton University's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
Director, Campus Safety Services, Carleton University's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
- CARLETON UNIVERSITY SPECIAL CONSTABLE – 2025 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2026 1ST AND 2ND QUARTER REPORTS.pdf
- Annual-Report-2025 (Final).pdf
- OPS Board report - Q1 2026 (Final).pdf
- OPS Board report - Q2 2026 (Final).pdf
Response to Inquiry – I-26-06 – Motorcycle Function: Deployment, Cost Recovery and Operational Impact
Chief's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receives this report for information.
Chief's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receives this report for information.
Report on the Special Investigations Unit - 26-OCD-224
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 - 26-OCI-077
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 - 26-OCI-151
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 - 26-OCI-258
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
Inspector General’s Notice of Issue: The Increase in Antisemitic and Hate-Motivated Incidents
This item is before the Board following approval at the Policy and Governance Committee meeting on October 2nd 2026. That the Ottawa Police Service 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 by the end of June 2027. Direct the Executive Director, in consultation with the Policy and Governance Committee, to arrange Board member training on contemporary antisemitism and other forms of hate, including the Board’s oversight responsibilities by the end of April 2027.
This item is before the Board following approval at the Policy and Governance Committee meeting on October 2nd 2026. That the Ottawa Police Service 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 by the end of June 2027. Direct the Executive Director, in consultation with the Policy and Governance Committee, to arrange Board member training on contemporary antisemitism and other forms of hate, including the Board’s oversight responsibilities by the end of April 2027.
- 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
This item is before the Board following approval at the Policy and Governance Committee meeting on October 2nd 2026. That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve the amended policies attached to this report.
This item is before the Board following approval at the Policy and Governance Committee meeting on October 2nd 2026. That the Ottawa Police Service 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
Motion Update - Professional Development Centre Capital Project (CSPA-Mandated Training Facility)
This item is before the Board following approval at the Finance and Audit Committee meeting on October 9th 2026. That the Ottawa Police Service Board: Receive, for information, this second progress update from the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) on the Professional Development Centre (PDC) Capital Project to provide CSPA-mandated training, in response to the Board’s April 27, 2026, motion. Receive, for information, OPS’s response to the follow-up requests from August 7, 2026, FAC meeting, including updates on the descoped project cost estimate, the current training delivered through the OPS PDC, and an environmental scan of comparable Ontario police services and the ownership status of their training facilities.
This item is before the Board following approval at the Finance and Audit Committee meeting on October 9th 2026. That the Ottawa Police Service Board: Receive, for information, this second progress update from the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) on the Professional Development Centre (PDC) Capital Project to provide CSPA-mandated training, in response to the Board’s April 27, 2026, motion. Receive, for information, OPS’s response to the follow-up requests from August 7, 2026, FAC meeting, including updates on the descoped project cost estimate, the current training delivered through the OPS PDC, and an environmental scan of comparable Ontario police services and the ownership status of their training facilities.
- MOTION UPDATE - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE CAPITAL PROJECT (CSPA-MANDATED TRAINING FACILITY).pdf
- PRESENTATION - Update 2 - Proposed OPS Professional Development Centre.pdf
- PRESENTATION - Update 2 - Proposed OPS Professional Development Centre (PDC) - FRENCH.pdf
Ratification: Appointment of Ottawa Police Service Officer
This item is before the Board for ratification following pre-approval on October 13th, 2026, by electronic polling. That the Ottawa Police Service Board:1. Appoint, on the date of swearing in, the Ottawa Police Service police officer listed within this report, pursuant to Section 37(1)(c) of the Community 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 October 13th, 2026, by electronic polling. That the Ottawa Police Service Board:1. Appoint, on the date of swearing in, the Ottawa Police Service police officer listed within this report, pursuant to Section 37(1)(c) of the Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA).2. Issue a certificate of appointment as required by Section 83(4) of the CSPA.
Legal Services Status Report – 2026 Third Quarter
Board Solicitor's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
Board Solicitor's report That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.
Inspector General Decisions Concerning Ottawa
Report INV-25-14Report INV-25-123 That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this item for information.
Report INV-25-14Report INV-25-123 That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this item for information.
Outstanding Board Inquiries, Motions & Directions: November 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 November 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: Consent Agenda Update on Demonstrations and Event Management Personal Matter Legal Services Status Report-2026 Third Quarter Status Update on Ongoing and Outstanding Matters
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: Consent Agenda Update on Demonstrations and Event Management Personal Matter Legal Services Status Report-2026 Third Quarter Status Update on Ongoing and Outstanding Matters
Adjournment
