REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA
POLICE SERVICE BOARD
PUBLIC AGENDA

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 9:30 A.m. - 10:30 A.m.

Niagara Regional Police Service - Headquarters

Community Room 1st Floor, 5700 Valley Way, Niagara Falls

To view the live-stream meeting proceedings, please visit

https://calendar.niagarapolice.ca/meetings 

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT

3.

DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICT/PECUNIARY INTEREST

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

4.1

Minutes of the Public Board Meeting held Thursday, March 27, 2025

• That the Minutes of the Public Board Meeting held Thursday, March 27, 2025 be adopted as circulated.

5.

REPORTS FROM BOARD CHAIR

6.

REPORTS FROM THE CHIEF OF POLICE

7.

PRESENTATIONS

7.1

Community Consultation Findings on Body Worn Cameras

Service report dated April 8, 2025 providing the Board with the findings from the community consultations and surveys for the proposed Body Worn Cameras (BWCs) Program and recommendation to implement the BWCs Program as part of the 2026 Capital and Operating Budget.

• That the Board approve the implementation of the Body-Worn Cameras Program as part of the Niagara Regional Police Service 2026 Capital and Operating Budgets.

7.2

Niagara Regional Police Service Strategic Plan - 2026-2029

Service report dated April 16, 2025 outlining the regulatory framework for Strategic Planning, the proposed methodology and consultation strategy, timelines and roadmap of the Strategic Planning development, next steps and recommendations. 

• That the Board receive, analyze, and approve the proposed methodology for the development of the Strategic Plan 2026-2029.

8.

CONSENT AGENDA

8.1

Inspectorate of Policing (IoP) - Inspector General Memo and Advisory Bulletin No. 3 - Municipal Police Service Board Policy on Critical Points

Correspondence dated March 20, 2025 from Ryan Teschner, Inspector General of Policing of Ontario, providing Inspector General Memo and Advisory Bulletin #3 - Municipal Police Service Board Policy on Critical Points, to include a copy of the policy recently approved by the Toronto Police Service Board as recommended by The Honourable John W. Morden in his 2012 report of the Independent Review into Matters Relating to the G20 Summit.

8.2

Inspectorate of Policing (IoP) - Inspector General Memo No. 4 - Release of the Inspectorate of Policing's Strategic Plan

Correspondence dated April 1, 2025 from Ryan Teschner, Inspector General of Policing of Ontario, providing Inspector General Memo #4 - Release of the Inspectorate of Policing's Strategic Plan to include a copy of the Inspectorate of Policing's 2024-2027 Strategic Plan.

8.3

RMON - Municipal Diversity Plan for Appointment to the Police Service Board

Letter dated March 27, 2025 from Ann-Marie Norio, Regional Clerk, Niagara Region, advising of the Corporate Services Committee recommendation that was passed by Regional Council at their meeting held March 20, 2025 regarding the Municipal Diversity Plan, specifically the appointments to the Niagara Police Service Board in accordance with Subsection 28(1) of the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019.

8.4

RMON - Regional Council Request - Police Tow Rotation List

Letter dated March 27, 2025 from Ann-Marie Norio, Regional Clerk, Niagara Region, advising of a Councillor request made at the Regional Council meeting held March 20, 2025 regarding the tow rotation list used by the Niagara Regional Police Service. (Refer to Item 9.1 for NRPS response.)

8.5

RMON - Councillor Request for Information - Overtime and Body Worn Cameras

Letter dated March 27, 2025 from Ann-Marie Norio, Regional Clerk, Niagara Region, advising of a Councillor request for information made at the Corporate Services Committee held March 5, 2025 regarding the Service's projected overtime costs for 2025 and budgets for use of body cameras by the Niagara Regional Police Service. (Refer to Item 9.2 for NRPS response.) 

8.6

Quarterly Report - Brock University Campus Safety Services - January 1 to March 31, 2025

Report dated April 1, 2025 from Scott Johnstone, Acting Vice President, Administration, Brock University, providing a quarterly report about complaints, use of force, discipline and arrests associated to officers designated as Special Constables and employed with Brock University Campus Safety Services.

8.7

Quarterly Report - NRPS Authorized Strength as at April 1, 2025

Service report dated April 1, 2025 providing a summary of the actual versus the authorized strength by rank/salary band of the uniform and civilian complement of the Niagara Regional Police Service.

8.8

Annual Report - Proceeds of Crime - January 1 to December 31, 2024

Service report dated March 12, 2025 submitted in accordance with the annual reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 494-2024. 

8.9

Annual Report - Stolen or Smuggled Firearms - January 1 to December 31, 2024

Service report dated March 12, 2025 submitted in accordance with the annual reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 459-2024.

8.10

Annual Report – Use of Force – January 1 to December 31, 2024

Service report dated March 28, 2025 submitted in accordance with the annual reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 506-2024.

8.11

Annual Report - Vehicle Pursuits - January 1 to December 31, 2024

Service report dated March 27, 2025 submitted in accordance with the annual reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 520-2024.

8.12

Special Fund Acknowledgement - Gillian's Place

Letter dated April 2025 from Graeme Dargaval, Director of Development & Communications, Gillian's Place, acknowledging the NRPS Table Sponsorship at the Breakfast to End Gender-Based Violence event that was held to raise money in support of the valuable programs made available to victims of gender-based violence through Gillian's Place.

• That the information be received. 

9.

NEW BUSINESS

9.1

NRPS Response to Regional Council Request - Police Tow Rotation List

Service report dated April 10, 2025 submitted in response to a request made at the Regional Council meeting held March 20, 2025 regarding the tow rotation list used by the Niagara Regional Police Service (Refer to Item 8.4 on the Consent Agenda).

• That the report be submitted to Regional Council for information purposes.

9.2

NRPS Response to Councillor Information Requests - Overtime and Body Worn Camera Costs

Service report dated April 2, 2025 providing a response to a request for information made at the Corporate Services Committee held March 5, 2025 regarding the Service's projected overtime costs for 2025 and budgets for use of body cameras by the Niagara Regional Police Service. (Refer to Item 8.5 on the Consent Agenda).  

• That the report be submitted to Regional Council for information purposes.

9.3

Rampart International Corporation and Uniform Works - Firearms, Scopes and Holsters Purchases 

Service report dated April 4, 2025 requesting the Board approve the purchase of 850 Glock G45 firearms and sights from Rampart International Corporation, and 850 holsters from Uniform Works for a total amount of $1,137,203.52 ($1,024,096 net cost less HST rebate), which is in keeping with the Board approved capital project in the amount of $1,205,000 to replace all sworn members use of force with a new model Glock G45 firearm inclusive of accessories such as a sight and holster. 

• That the Board award Rampart International Corporation as a sole source Canadian distributor for the Glock G45 in Canada, and Uniform Works with the contracts for the procurement of the firearms, sights and holsters;

  
  And further that the Board approve the quote submitted by Rampart International Corporation, adjusted to the net of the tariff surtax subject to any temporary tariff exemptions.

9.4

Police Service Board Bylaws - Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019

Correspondence dated April 7, 2025 from Deb Reid, Executive Director, Niagara Police Service Board, providing the Board with three draft by-laws as required for compliance with the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (CSPA) and its Regulations.

• That the Board adopt the draft by-laws as appended to the report; 

  And further, that the Board Chair and Executive Director be authorized to make any supplementary administrative amendments to Board By-laws, that may be required following any additional clarification of the CSPA and its Regulations that may be received by the Ministry of the Solicitor General.

9.5

Police Service Board By-law – Grievance Settlements

Correspondence dated April 9, 2025 from Deb Reid, Executive Director, Niagara Police Service Board, providing the Board with a draft by-law, which formalizes the delegation of authority and outlines the levels of approval required when grievances are submitted by Members of the Police Service

• That the Board adopt the draft by-law as appended to this report;

  And further, that the Board Chair and Executive Director be authorized to execute the required documentation.

9.6

Special Fund Request - Canadian Association of Police Governance Conference

Correspondence dated April 5, 2025 from Deb Reid, Executive Director, Niagara Police Service Board, providing a copy of communication received from Stephen Reid, Executive Director, Canadian Association of Police Governance (CAPG), requesting a donation to support the 36th Annual CAPG Conference. (Previous donations: 2002 - $2,000, 2003 - 2006 - Gift items/raffle prizes; 2007 - 2020 -$1,000, 2021 - $1,500, 2023 - 2024 - $1,000)

• That the Board approve a donation in the amount of $1,000.00 (Friend Sponsor) from the Special Fund to the Canadian Association of Police Governance (CAPG) in support of its 2025 Annual Conference.

9.7

Special Fund Requests - April 2025

Service report dated April 3, 2025 requesting the Board approve the following Special Fund requests:

1. Mayor Easton’s Golf Tournament (Lincoln) - $1,100;
2. Mayor’s Master Golf Tournament (Grimsby) - $1,200;
3. Beyond the Blue Ontario Police Suicide Memorial - $1,000;
4. Welland Raiders Junior Lacrosse Team Sponsorship - $1,000;
5. Ontario Parasport Games - $1,000;
6. Tug of War – Border Event - $1,400;
7. Niagara County Interfaith Police Memorial - $500;
8. Niagara UNITY Awards - $505; and
9. Rob Gittings Memorial Baseball Tournament - $3,000.

• That the Board authorize the Special Fund donations as outlined in the report and approve payment in the requested amounts.

10.

OTHER NEW BUSINESS

11.

IN CAMERA REPORTS

11.1

Special Investigations Unit 

Service reports detailing the findings and action taken pertaining to the investigations undertaken by the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) and the Niagara Regional Police Service for the incidents referenced below:

1. Case Number 24-OCI-250 - Incident of April 11, 2024;
2. Case Number 24-OCI-299 - Incident of July 10, 2024; and
3. Case Number 24-OVI-342 – Incident of August 14, 2024.

• That the reports referenced above be made available to the public.

12.

MOTION FOR CLOSED SESSION

• That the Board move into Closed Session for consideration of confidential matters pursuant to Section 44 of the Community Safety and Policing Act, namely for subject-matter related to potential litigation, human resources matters, information supplied in confidence by the Ministry of the Solicitor General as well as legal matters that are subject to solicitor-client privilege.

13.

ADJOURNMENT