The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) provides policing services to the Russell County Townships on a contractual basis. If you have specific concerns or comments about the Police Services, please contact any member of the Police Services Board or the Detachment Commander, Josée Sabourin, at 613-443-4499.
Meeting Agendas and Minutes are published on our iCompass portal.
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Meetings are open to the public. View the Committee's meeting schedule on our Events Calendar.
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The new Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 for the Province of Ontario came into effect on April 1, 2024.
| Name | Municipality | |
|---|---|---|
| Mario Zanth - Chair | Clarence-Rockland Mayor | mzanth@clarence-rockland.com |
| Geneviève Lajoie - Co-Chair | Casselman Mayor | glajoie@casselman.ca |
| Raymond Lalande | The Nation Councillor | raymond.lalande@nationmun.ca |
| Mike Tarnowski | Russell Township Mayor | miketarnowski@russell.ca |
What is the Russell County OPP Detachment Board?
The Russell County OPP Detachment Board is composed of a Council Representative from each Municipality, 3 community representatives and 2 provincial representatives in Russell County.
Russell County OPP Detachment Board's role includes:
- consulting with the Commissioner regarding the selection of a detachment commander and otherwise participating in accordance with the regulations in the selection of the detachment commander;
- determining 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;
- advising the detachment commander with respect to policing provided by the detachment;
- monitoring the performance of the detachment commander;
- reviewing the reports of the detachment commander regarding policing provided by the detachment; and
- on or before June 30 in each year, providing an annual report to the municipalities regarding the policing provided by the detachment in their municipalities.
Along with the legislated duties, the Russell County OPP Detachment Board is considered a bridge between the community and the police. The board takes an active role in hearing community concerns and addressing them with the Detachment Commander or his designate for action.
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) provide policing services to the Townships of Russell County on a contractual basis. If you have specific concerns or comments about the Police Services, please contact any member of the Police Services Board or the Detachment Commander, Josée Sabourin 613-443-4499.