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Leading excellence in police governance
This is not just our tagline. It is our commitment to the boards we support and the communities they serve.
What we do
Police Governance Ontario supports police service boards through education, guidance, advocacy, and sector leadership.
Training & Development
Education and professional development for municipal, First Nations, and OPP detachment police service boards.
Governance Tools & Resources
Practical guidance, templates, and reference materials to support effective and accountable board governance.
Thought Leadership & Insights
Analysis, commentary, and sector insights on police governance, policy, and emerging issues.
Advocacy & Oversight
Advocacy for strong, consistent police governance and oversight aligned with legislative and community expectations.
Events & Collaboration
Conferences, learning sessions, and opportunities to connect with governance peers and sector partners.
Member Support & Guidance
Direct support, advice, and guidance to help board members navigate governance responsibilities and legislative requirements.
Why membership matters
Membership brings boards, governance professionals, and partners into a province-wide community focused on strong, consistent, and informed police governance. Members gain access to supports that help them meet their legislated responsibilities under the Community Safety and Policing Act and adapt to the evolving landscape of policing and public safety.
Working together across Ontario’s policing ecosystem
Police Governance Ontario (PGO) works alongside organizations across the province that each play a unique role in supporting safe, trusted, and accountable policing. While our focus is on strong and effective police governance, we collaborate with sector partners who contribute to leadership, operations, training, and oversight.
Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police
OACP represents police leadership Chiefs, deputy chiefs, and senior leaders in police services.
Indigenous Police Chiefs of Ontario
IPCO represents Indigenous police leadership
Indigenous police chiefs and senior leaders in Indigenous police services.
Police Governance Ontario
PGO represents the governance and employer role Boards oversee policing at the local level, set strategic direction, hire and evaluate the chief, and monitor performance and community expectations.
Police Association of Ontario
PAO represents police membership Frontline and civilian members who deliver policing services.
Together, these three groups form a core foundation for Ontario’s policing system. Each plays a different role, and strong collaboration helps support safe and effective policing across the province.
Our oversight and government partners
These organizations support accountability, training, appointments, and system coordination across Ontario’s policing system. We work within this broader framework to help strengthen governance and public trust.
Inspectorate of Policing
Provides independent monitoring and inspections of police services and police service boards to ensure compliance with the Community Safety and Policing Act.
Office of the Solicitor General
Responsible for policing legislation, provincial standards, and public safety policy across Ontario.
Ontario Police Arbitration and Adjudication Commission (OPAAC)
Delivers neutral arbitration and adjudication services for policing labour matters.
Public Appointments Secretariat
Manages the provincial appointments process for police service board member positions.
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Supports municipal systems and board environments that operate within local governance structures.
If you have a concern about policing
Police Governance Ontario does not receive or investigate complaints about police conduct.
To ensure your concern is directed to the appropriate authority, please refer to the resources below.
Law Enforcement Complaints Agency (LECA)
Information on how to submit a public complaint regarding police conduct through the appropriate provincial process.
Inspectorate of Policing
Oversight and compliance information related to police services and police service boards under the Community Safety and Policing Act.
Office of the Solicitor General
Provincial policy, legislation, and regulatory information related to policing in Ontario.