Police

Policing services in New Tecumseth are provided by the Nottawasaga detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Alliston.

 

Contacting the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)

For all emergencies requiring immediate attention, please call 9-1-1.

For non-emergencies, you can reach the detachment at 705-434-1939 or toll-free at 1-888-310-1122.

 

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Nottawasaga O.P.P. Detachment Board

(Serving New Tecumseth/Essa/Adjala-Tosorontio)

In March 2019, the Ontario government passed the Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA) as part of the Comprehensive Ontario Police Services Act, 2019. On its proclamation date of April 1, 2024, the CSPA replaced the Police Services Act. The CSPA is intended to modernize policing and enhance community safety in Ontario.

The Board is a civilian body that oversees the Nottawasaga detachment of the OPP and draws its authority from the CSPA and regulations. The role of the Nottawasaga OPP Detachment Board as set out under Section 68(1) of the CSPA is to:

  • consult with the Commissioner regarding the selection of a detachment commander and otherwise participate, in accordance with the regulations made by the Minister, in the selection of the detachment commander;
  • determine objectives and priorities for the detachment, not inconsistent with the strategic plan prepared by the Minister, after consultation with the detachment commander or his or her designate;
  • advise the detachment commander with respect to policing provided by the detachment;
  • monitor the performance of the detachment commander;
  • review the reports from the detachment commander regarding policing provided by the detachment; and
  • on or before June 30 in each year, provide an annual report to the Town of Collingwood Council regarding the policing provided by the detachment in their municipalities.

Community Awareness Initiative

The Board and the Nottawasaga OPP Detachment are committed to working with the community to promote safety and security for all residents of Collingwood and our visitors. We believe that effective policing requires strong partnerships with community organizations, local businesses, and individual community members, and we are committed to building and maintaining these relationships.

Code of Conduct for OPP Detachment Board Members

 Meeting Schedule, Agendas and Minutes
Meeting Calendar
Agendas
Minutes

Nottawasaga OPP Board Membership

Under the CSPA, effective April 1, 2024 the Nottawasaga Police Services Board became the Nottawasaga OPP Detachment Board, established under O.Reg. 135/24: OPP Detachment Boards, with the membership to the Board comprised of one  elected officials from  each partnering municipality, one community members appointed by the municipality and one provincial appointee who is appointed by the Solicitor General. 

Nottawasaga  OPP Detachment Board Membership:

  1. Mayor Sandie Macdonald
  2. Mayor Richard Norcross
  3. Mayor Scott Sanderson
  4. Deborah Hall-Chancey (municipal appointee)
  5. Paul Whiteside (provincial appointee)

Staff Resources: Detachment Commander David McLagan and Jen Martin, Board Secretariat

 Member Qualifications
  *Please note, there are currently no vacancies.

To apply to become a Community Appointee to the Board, you must:

  • Be an eligible elector in the one of the partnering municipalities. 
  • Obtain a current and acceptable Criminal Record Check, at your expense, prior to appointment to the Board.
  • Successfully complete various online training courses.

You are not eligible if you are:

  • A judge or justice of the peace
  • A member of a police service, special constable, or a First Nation Officer
  • Someone practicing criminal law (either defense or prosecution)
  • A director, officer, or employee of any policing provider
  • A former member of a police services unless:
    • The OPP Detachment Board does not maintain a police service that the person was a member of; and
    • At least one year has passed since the person ceased to be a member of any police service.

Experience in local government and/or serving on agencies, boards and committees is considered an asset.

Appointees to the Board will receive compensation at a per-diem rate. This opportunity offers a chance to actively participate in shaping local law enforcement and safety initiatives.

To apply as a provincial appointee to the Board visit the Ministry of the Solicitor General's website at https://www.ontario.ca/page/police-service-boards.
False Alarm Inquiry

If you have an inquiry regarding a notification you have received from the Police Services Board regarding false alarms, please complete a False Alarm Inquiry Form.


Have a question?

 The Nottawasaga OPP Detachment Board can be contacted by email at psb@newtecumseth.ca