Complaints were made to the Inspector General alleging that the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) failed to adequately respond to calls for service involving a neighbour dispute, including allegations of blocked driveways, harassment, and threatening behaviour. The complaints were investigated collectively as they raised similar issues.
The Inspector General found that the NRPS complied with the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 and its regulations. The Inspector General also noted that municipal parking enforcement is not part of adequate and effective policing under the CSPA and emphasized the importance of preserving police resources for matters affecting public safety.
Outcome: Compliance with the CSPA and its regulations.
Decision INV-25-15, INV-25-16, INV-25-17: Inspector General finds Niagara Regional Police Service complied with the CSPA and its regulations in responding to repeated calls regarding parking disputes and neighbour-related complaints
Date of Decision: Jul. 30, 2026
- Complaint Type: s. 107
- Niagara Police Service
- Investigation Number: 25-15, 25-16, 25-17
- N/A