Ontario Civilian Police Commission

Ontario Civilian Police Commission
Abbreviation OCPC
Motto Committed to serving the public
Formation 2007 (1990 as Ontario Police Commission)
Type Civilian oversight agency
Purpose Ensuring that adequate and effective policing services are provided in a fair and accountable manner
Headquarters Suite 530, 20 Dundas Street West, Toronto, Ontario
Region served
Ontario
Official language
English and French
Website Ontario Civilian Police Commission

The Ontario Civilian Police Commission (OCPC; French: Commission civile de l’Ontario sur la police), previously known as the Ontario Police Commission and the Ontario Civilian Commission on Police Services, is an independent quasi-judicial agency that provides civilian oversight of police services in Ontario.[1]

The role and authority of OCPC is mandated under the Ontario Police Services Act and Interprovincial Policing Act.[1]

Organization

OCPC is headed by a Chair and eight other members.[2] Some board members have legal backgrounds, while others have public service experience.

Responsibilities

OCPC handles complaints involving police conduct that do not result in a serious injury or death in the province, or that have been sent to OCPC from local police agencies. All other cases are investigated by the Special Investigations Unit.[3]

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