Decision INV-25-163 & INV-25-167: Inspector General of Policing finds Halton Regional Police Service Board Chair did not commit misconduct by publicly endorsing a federal election candidate on a personal social media account

An investigation was conducted into allegations that Jeff Knoll, Chair of the Halton Regional Police Service Board, committed misconduct by posting a political endorsement on his personal Facebook page during the 2025 federal election. After reviewing the Findings Report, the Inspector General concluded that Mr. Knoll did not commit misconduct under the Code of Conduct for Police Service Board Members. The Inspector General found that the endorsement did not constitute a conflict of interest and did not undermine the public's trust in the Board or the police service. 

Outcome: No misconduct found.