Who We Are

Police Governance Ontario supports civilian police governance across the province. We help police service boards, OPP detachment boards, and First Nations boards govern with clarity, confidence, and accountability.

Our work focuses on building strong governance, strengthening public trust, and supporting board members with the education, tools, and the advocacy needed to serve their communities well.

What You Will Find Here

Use the pages in this section to learn more about:

What We Do

A high level summary of our role, the services we provide, and how we support police governance across Ontario.

Mission and Mandate

Our purpose, our vision for the future of police governance, and the values that guide our work.

Governance Structure

How PGO is organized, how decisions are made, and how the Board and staff work together to serve members.

Board of Directors

The leaders elected from across the province who provide strategic oversight and represent the interests of police service boards.

Staff

The team responsible for delivering programs, resources, communications, and member services.

Strategic Plan

Our roadmap for 2026 to 2029, including our core priorities and how we measure progress.

Partners and Stakeholders

The organizations, associations, communities, and sector partners we collaborate with to strengthen police governance and public safety.

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Our Commitment

We are committed to helping every police governance board in Ontario succeed. Through education, advocacy and expertise, we support excellence in governance and strong relationships between boards, police services, communities, and government.