Our Mission
Police Governance Ontario equips Municipal police service boards, First Nations boards, and OPP Detachment boards with the tools required to govern effectively through education, advocacy, and expertise.
Our Vision
To be the centre of excellence for police governance in the Province of Ontario, leading the advancement of civilian oversight and governance excellence in policing.
Our Mandate
PGO’s mandate is to:
- Support boards in understanding and fulfilling their legislated roles and responsibilities in police governance.
- Provide training, tools, and guidance that strengthen board performance and decision making.
- Represent the collective voice of boards on issues that affect police governance and public safety.
- Promote standards, practices, and partnerships that reinforce transparency, accountability, and community trust.
Our Values
Our work is guided by four core values that shape how we operate and how we partner with others:
- Integrity
Ethical decision making, transparent practices, and alignment with the needs of our members and their communities.
- Passion
Shared ownership of our work through meaningful collaboration and engagement.
- Community
A community of practice where boards, sector partners, and experts can learn from each other.
- Excellence through diversity and inclusion
Better discussions, decisions, and outcomes by embracing equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging for staff, members, partners, and stakeholders.