These events are designed to support consistent, high-quality police governance across Ontario.
We include partner events to help boards stay connected to the broader landscape of policing, governance, and community safety.
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Partner events link to the host’s registration page.
The PGO Board Member Discussion Group is a recurring virtual session designed for Police Service Board members to explore their role, responsibilities, and impact in a practical, peer-supported environment. These sessions focus on what it means to govern, not just comply. They create space for board members to step back from meeting cycles and consider […]
PGO Conference Chair Lisa Darling invites all members and partners to the 2026 Spring Conference & AGM. Police Governance Ontario’s 2026 Spring Conference and AGM is being held in person! OPP Detachment Boards: June 1 – 2, 2026 Municipal & First Nations Boards: June 1 – 3, 2026 The Brock Niagara Falls - Fallsview Niagara […]
Exploring governance structures, committee use, workload distribution, and practical approaches to supporting effective governance.
Administrative Virtual Summit Clarify the administrator role and distinguish governance, operational, and administrative responsibilities. Discuss common areas of role confusion and the challenge of governance work defaulting to administrators.
Practical discussion on navigating disengaged boards, unclear direction, stalled decision-making, and governance challenges.
Exploring governance structures, committee use, workload distribution, and practical approaches to supporting effective governance.
The First Nations Police Governance Roundtable is a dedicated, standing virtual discussion group designed to support First Nations Police Boards and their governance partners. This session creates a space for open, practical conversation about the realities of police governance in First Nations communities. It recognizes that governance in this context is shaped by distinct legal […]
The PGO Board Member Discussion Group is a recurring virtual session designed for Police Service Board members to explore their role, responsibilities, and impact in a practical, peer-supported environment. These sessions focus on what it means to govern, not just comply. They create space for board members to step back from meeting cycles and consider […]
The PGO Administrator Discussion Group is a recurring virtual session designed specifically for individuals supporting Police Service Boards in an administrative or governance coordination role. These sessions focus on the practical realities of supporting effective board governance. They provide a space to explore how administrative functions connect to governance responsibilities, and how to move beyond […]
The First Nations Police Governance Roundtable is a dedicated, standing virtual discussion group designed to support First Nations Police Boards and their governance partners. This session creates a space for open, practical conversation about the realities of police governance in First Nations communities. It recognizes that governance in this context is shaped by distinct legal […]
The PGO Board Member Discussion Group is a recurring virtual session designed for Police Service Board members to explore their role, responsibilities, and impact in a practical, peer-supported environment. These sessions focus on what it means to govern, not just comply. They create space for board members to step back from meeting cycles and consider […]
This year’s gathering focuses on community safety through a cultural, trauma-informed lens, with a heavy emphasis on first responder mental health and wellness. We are incredibly honored to bring in renowned advocates and trainers, including Elizabeth Smart, MMIWG2S+ advocate Fallon Farinacci, and law enforcement suicide prevention trainer Chris Prochut