OPP Detachment Board

The Lennox and Addington OPP Detachment Board is established under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019.

Lennox and Addington OPP Detachment Board

The Lennox and Addington OPP Detachment Board is a joint detachment board between the four communities of Addington Highlands Township, Town of Greater Napanee, Loyalist Township, and Stone Mills Township.

As of April 1, 2024, the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 replaced the Police Services Act, 1990. The Lennox and Addington OPP Detachment Board was created under this Act.

What does the OPP Detachment Board do?

As set out in the legislation, the Lennox and Addington County OPP Detachment Board’s role includes:

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 member municipalities regarding the policing provided by the Detachment in their municipalities.

Along with its legislated duties, the OPP Detachment Board is considered a bridge between the community and police. The board provides a venue for the local municipalities to coordinate and collaborate on strategies to address common issues.

Board Composition

The Lennox and Addington OPP Detachment Board will be composed of:

One (1) elected official from each of the four municipalities;
One (1) to jointly represent the communities of Addington Highlands Township and Stone Mills Township;
One (1) to jointly represent the communities of the Town of Greater Napanee and Loyalist Township.
One (1) member appointed by the Minister through the Public Appointments Secretariat.

Apply to be a Board Member

Recruitment for Committees is now closed.

Equal opportunity will be considered for all applicants, and all reasonable steps will be taken to ensure accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Alternative formats are available upon request.

If you have any questions, please email the Clerk’s Division or call 613-386-7351 ext. 121 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Meeting Schedule, Agendas and Minutes

The Board’s meeting schedule has yet to be determined. Once available, meeting agendas and minutes will be linked here.

The Board will meet a minimum of four times per year, as required by the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019.

Terms of Reference

The Terms of Reference for the new detachment board has not been established.

Contact the Lennox and Addington OPP Detachment Board

The Town of Greater Napanee provides administrative support to the OPP Detachment Board. Correspondence for the Board can be sent to:

OPPDB@greaternapanee.com

99A Advance Avenue, Napanee, ON K7R 3Y5

Or by contacting the Municipal Clerk.