Policing

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) provides policing service for the Township of Oro-Medonte. In an emergency, call 911.

Couchiching OPP Detachment Board

As a result of the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (CSPA), the Couchiching OPP Detachment Board was formed representing the City of Orillia and Townships of Oro-Medonte, Ramara and Severn and is comprised of 10 members as follows:

One elected representative appointed from each municipality,
One community representative appointed from each municipality, and
Two provincial representatives appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council.

The term of office for Council appointees is concurrent with the Term of Council.

Role of the Couchiching OPP Detachment Board

OPP Detachment Boards oversee how policing is provided in the local communities. These Boards are representative of the municipalities they serve and work to ensure their communities receive appropriate policing to meet the needs of its residents, businesses and visitors. Specifically, the role of the Couchiching OPP Detachment Board is as follows:

Consult with the Commissioner regarding the selection of a Detachment Commander and otherwise participate in the selection of the Detachment Commander;
Determine objectives and priorities for the Detachment, consistent with the strategic plan prepared by the Minister, following consultation with the Detachment Commander;
Advise the Detachment Commander with respect to policing provided by the Detachment;
Monitor performance of the Detachment Commander;
Review reports from the Detachment Commander regarding policing provided by the Detachment; and
Provide an annual report to the municipality by June 30th in each year regarding policing provided by the Detachment in the municipality.

Meetings of the Couchiching OPP Detachment Board

The meetings of the Couchiching OPP Detachment Board are open to the public unless dealing with matters that warrant being held in a Closed/Confidential manner.

Please visit the Couchiching OPP Detachment Board landing page for more information on meeting dates, agendas and minutes.

Relevant Legislation

Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, S.O. 2019, c.1

Township of Oro-Medonte Administration Centre
148 Line 7 South
Oro-Medonte, ON L0L 2E0

Phone: (705) 487-2171
Fax: (705) 487-0133

OPP Detachment Board

Meetings

Couchiching OPP Detachment Board Meetings

Relevant Webpages

Community Safety and Well-Being Plan