IG Decisions and Findings Reports
The findings of each investigation or inspection are documented in a Findings Report, which is submitted to the Inspector General. Based on this report, the Inspector General determines whether provincial policing laws and standards have been met and issues a binding Decision.
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Types of Complaints
Under the Community Safety and Policing Act, the Inspector General reviews two types of public complaints:
- Section 106 Complaints relate to the conduct of police service board members.
- Section 107 Complaints deal with the delivery of policing services, including adequacy and effectiveness, compliance with the law, and adherence to policies or procedures set by police boards, the Minister, or Chiefs of Police.
Each complaint is independently investigated and the Inspector General determines whether there has been compliance with Ontario’s policing laws and standards.
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Inspector General Independent Legal Authorities
Under the Community Safety and Policing Act, the Inspector General has independent legal duties and authorities to ensure police service delivery and governance meet provincial laws and standards.
Section 106 – Board Member Misconduct
If a board member is found to have committed misconduct, the Inspector General can:
- Issue a formal reprimand.
- Suspend the board member.
- Remove the board member from their position.
Section 107 – Adequacy and Effectiveness of Policing
If a police service is found to be in non-compliance with Ontario’s policing laws and standards, the Inspector General can issue binding directions to bring a police service back into compliance.
If directions are not followed, the Inspector General can impose mandatory measures, which could include:
- Suspending or removing a chief of police, individual board members, or even the entire board.
- Appointing an administrator to run the police service.
- Dissolving a police service board and disbanding the police service if necessary.
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