As a result of the changes to the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (CSPA), the newly formed Couchiching O.P.P. Detachment Board was formed, encompassing the City of Orillia and the Townships of Oro-Medonte, Ramara and Severn.  This independent Civilian Oversight Board, with its provincial responsibilities, as outlined in the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (CSPA) , is committed to ensuring adequate and effective policing in accordance with the needs of the area. The Board will foster accountability and transparency by acting as the intermediary to the O.P.P and to the community, making evidence-based decisions and following best practices. 

Responsibilities

• Participating in the selection of the Detachment Commander;
• Determining objectives and priorities for police services after consultation with the Detachment Commander;
• Advising the Detachment Commander with respect to policing provided by the Detachment;
• Monitoring the performance of the Detachment Commander;
• Reviewing regular reports from the Detachment Commander regarding policing provided by the Detachment, and
• Providing an annual report to the municipalities regarding the policing provided by the Detachment in their municipalities.

Terms of Reference

Board Composition

The Board encompasses of elected and community members from the City of Orillia and Townships of Oro-Medonte, Ramara and Severn and two provincial appointees.

Meetings

The O.P.P Detachment Board shall meet a minimum of four (4) times per year, and more frequently at the discretion of the chair.

The full list of agendas and minutes can be viewed below. 

Agendas and Minutes

Deputation Request Form

The requester/presenter is responsible for ensuring that they have received consent for any third party information.  The completed deputation request and presentation material will be published in their entirety in the public agenda available through the municipality's website. The Chair shall have the discretion to grant deputation requests, provided the subject matter falls within the Board's mandate.

Deputations shall be scheduled at the beginning of each meeting and shall be limited to a maximum of 15 minutes. Only one deputation shall be scheduled at a Board meeting. The Secretary-Treasurer shall inform the members of deputation requests that have not been granted and the reason for the denial.

All presentation materials must be submitted to the Couchiching OPP Detachment Board's Office by Noon on the Thursday 2 weeks before the requested meeting date.

Complete Deputation Request Form

2023-2025 Action Plan

As an extension of the 2020-2022 Action Plan, the 2023-2025 Action Plan has three areas of focus: Crime, Roadways, Waterways and Trails, and Community Well-Being commitments. It aims at creating better outcomes for our people, our work, and our communities.

View 2023-2025 Action Plan

External Resources 

Ontario Provincial Police

OPP Report a Crime (non-emergency) online form

Ministry of the Solicitor General | ontario.ca