REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA
POLICE SERVICE BOARD
PUBLIC AGENDA

Thursday, July 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, June 26, 2025

• That the Minutes of the Public Board Meeting held Thursday, June 26, 2025 be adopted as circulated.

5.

REPORTS FROM BOARD CHAIR

6.

REPORTS FROM THE CHIEF OF POLICE

7.

PRESENTATIONS

7.1

Police Tow Rotation List Delegation - Chris York 

Email dated July 13, 2025 from Chris York, Operator, Jo's Auto Collision & Towing, confirming his acceptance to appear as a delegation at the Board's July 24, 2025 public meeting to speak to the current operations of Niagara's police tow rotation list. 

• That the presentation be received.

7.2

Police Tow Rotation List Delegation - Joe Vieira

Email dated July 14, 2025 from Deb Reid, Executive Director, Niagara Police Service Board, confirming the request of Joe Vieira, Owner, Regional Towing, to appear as a delegation at the Board's July 24, 2025 public meeting to speak to the current operations of Niagara's police tow rotation list. 

• That the presentation be received. 

8.

CONSENT AGENDA

8.1

RMON - 2026 Budget Planning

Letter dated June 27, 2025 from Ann-Marie Norio, Regional Clerk, Niagara Region, advising of a resolution passed by Regional Council at their meeting held May 22, 2025 regarding the 2026 budget process, and including a copy of Niagara Region report CSD 31-2025 specific to 2026 budget planning. 

8.2

Police Service Board - Internal Compliance Audit – CSPA and Regulations

Correspondence dated July 8, 2025 from Deb Reid, Executive Director, Niagara Police Service Board, advising the Board of the completion of an internal compliance audit specific to the policy and reporting requirements set out under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (CSPA) and its regulations.

8.3

Impaired Driving and the Discontinuation of Name Publication

Service report dated July 4, 2025 advising the Board that the Niagara Regional Police Service has discontinued the practice of regularly publishing the names of all individuals arrested for impaired driving-related offences.

8.4

Quarterly Report - Administration of the Public Complaints System for Conduct of Police Officers - April 1 to June 30, 2025

Service report dated June 25, 2025 submitted in accordance with the quarterly reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 434-2024.

8.5

Quarterly Report - Brock University Campus Safety Services Special Constables - April 1 to June 30, 2025

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

8.6

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

Service report dated July 2, 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.

8.7

Quarterly Report - Special Fund Activity - January 1 to March 31, 2025

Service report dated June 25, 2025 submitted in accordance with the quarterly reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 403-2024.

8.8

Semi-Annual Report - Internal Complaints Regarding Misconduct of Police Officers - January 1 to May 31, 2025

Service report dated June 24, submitted in accordance with the semi-annual reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 514-2024.

8.9

Annual Report - Bail and Violent Crime - January 1 to December 31, 2024

Service report dated June 25, 2025 submitted in accordance with the annual reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 436-2024.

8.10

Annual Report - Brock University Campus Safety Services - January 1 to December 31, 2024

Report dated July 14, 2025 from Scott Johnstone, Vice President, Administration and Services, Brock University, submitted in accordance with the annual reporting requirements set out in the Memorandum of Understanding between the Board and Brock University. 

8.11

Annual Report - Citizen Rewards - January 1 to December 31, 2024

Service report dated June 25, 2025 submitted in accordance with the annual reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 406-2024.

8.12

Annual Report - Criminal Harassment - January 1 to December 31, 2024

Service report dated June 24, 2025 submitted in accordance with the annual reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 440-2024.

8.13

Annual Report - Criminal Investigation Management and Procedures - January 1 to December 31, 2024

Service report dated June 27, 2025 submitted in accordance with the annual reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 442-2024.

8.14

Annual Report - Electronic Monitoring of Employees - January 1 to December 31, 2024

Service report dated June 23, 2025 submitted in accordance with the annual reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 410-2024.

8.15

Annual Report - Investigations into Homicides - January 1 to December 31, 2024

Service report dated June 20, 2025 submitted in accordance with the annual reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 481-2024.

8.16

Annual Report - Officer Note Taking - January 1 to December 31, 2024

Service report dated July 2, 2025 submitted in accordance with the annual reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 486-2024.

8.17

Annual Report - Problem Oriented Policing, Community Patrol and Crime Prevention - January 1 to December 31, 2024

Service report dated June 27, 2025 submitted in accordance with the annual reporting requirements set out in Board By-laws 493-2024, 472-2024 and 473-2024.

8.18

Annual Report - Right to Disconnect from Work - January 1 to December 31, 2024

Service report dated June 23, 2025 submitted in accordance with the annual reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 422-2024.

8.19

Annual Report - Robbery Investigations - January 1 to December 31, 2024

Service report dated June 24, 2025 submitted in accordance with the annual reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 496-2024.

8.20

Annual Report - Skills Development and Learning Plan - January 1 to December 31, 2024

Service report dated June 26, 2025 submitted in accordance with the annual reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 423-2024.

8.21

Annual Report - Speed Detection Devices - January 1 to December 31, 2024

Service report dated July 2, 2025 submitted in accordance with the annual reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 500-2024.

8.22

Annual Report - Supervision - January 1 - December 31, 2024

Service report dated July 1, 2025 submitted in accordance with the annual reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 502-2024.

8.23

Annual Report - Traffic Management, Enforcement and Road Safety - January 1 to December 31, 2024

Service report dated July 2, 2025 submitted in accordance with the annual reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 504-2024.

8.24

Annual Report - Use of Auxiliaries and Volunteers - January 1 to December 31, 2024

Service report dated July 1, 2025 submitted in accordance with the annual reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 426-2024.

8.25

Annual Report - Violence and Harassment Prevention in the Workplace - January 1 to December 31, 2024

Service report dated June 23, 2025 submitted in accordance with the annual reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 430-2024.

8.26

Special Fund Acknowledgement - Canadian Mental Health Association

Letter dated June 20, 2025 from Executive Director Tara McKendrick, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Niagara, acknowledging the Board's special fund donation in support of CMHA's Wellness for All event. 

• That the information be received.

9.

NEW BUSINESS

9.1

Tow Truck Rotation List for the Niagara Region - Options and Recommendations

Service report dated July 7, 2025 providing recommendations for the police tow truck rotation list, specifically that the NRPS take over management of the tow rotation list to alleviate tow industry concerns raised at the March 20, 2025 Regional Council meeting by maximizing the Service's ability to directly address and regulate the industry, utilize legislative authorities, ensure compliance with application criteria, and incorporate a model for overlap and oversight of any criminal activity in the tow truck industry.

• That the Board and approve the recommendation (Option Two) outlined in the report for the management and oversight of the tow truck rotation list by the Niagara Regional Police Service.

9.2

NRPS Special Duty Billable Rate Schedule for the Years 2025 and 2026

Service report dated June 27, 2025 advising of the required amendments to the Service's Special/Paid Duty Rates schedule, set out in Board By-law 425-2024, to accurately reflect the fee charges based on the recently ratified sixth ranked wage adjustment negotiated between the Niagara Region Police Association and the Board. (The item was preapproved by the Board on June 28, 2025 and is before the Board for ratification.)

• That the Board approve the revised Special Paid Duty Rates schedule on By-Law 425-2024 effective for July 1, 2025, and for January 1, 2026; and direct staff to ensure that all documentation is revised accordingly.

9.3

Broadcom Enterprise Licensing Agreement Renewal

Service report dated July 2, 2025 requesting the Board approve the renewal of the VMware Enterprise Licensing Agreement with OnX Enterprise Limited for continued Broadcom services support products that serve as a critical virtualization platform for the Service’s core IT infrastructure, server consolidation, disaster recovery and private cloud operations.

• That the Board approve the attached quote for the 3-year termed renewal of the VMware Enterprise Licensing Agreement through OnX Enterprise Solutions Ltd. in the amount of $1,016,428.05 (Canadian dollars) including HST (net of rebates).

9.4

Special Fund Requests - July 2025

Service report dated July 2, 2025 requesting the Board approve the following Special Fund requests:

1. Niagara Regional Fire Chiefs’ Association Golf Tournament - $900;
2. 4th Annual Cliff Priest Memorial Golf Tournament - $1,650;
3. Penner Home Hardware Bravehearts Gala - $3,500; and
4. Youth and Citizen Academy - $5,000.

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

9.5

Police Service Board By-law - Amendments to Administration of the Police Service

Correspondence dated June 25, 2025 from Deb Reid, Executive Director, Niagara Police Service Board, providing a proposed amended by-law regarding the Administration of the Police Service that ensures continued compliance with the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (CSPA), and its Regulations. 

• That the Board adopt the administrative amendments to By-law 522-2024 as appended to this report; 

  And further, that the Board Chair and Executive Director be authorized to make any supplementary administrative amendments to the by-law, 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. 

9.6

Police Service Board By-law - Amendments for Framework for Strategic Planning and Annual Reporting

Correspondence dated June 24, 2025 from Deb Reid, Executive Director, Niagara Police Service Board, providing a draft by-law that consolidates the Board's Framework for Annual Reporting By-law with the Framework for Strategic Planning By-law while ensuring continued compliance with current legislative requirements.  

• That the Board rescind By-law No. 413-2024: The Framework for Strategic Planning, and By-law No. 445-2024: The Framework for Annual Reporting; 

  And further, that the Board adopt the amended By-law No. 535-2025: The Framework for Strategic Planning and Annual Reporting, as attached to this report.  

9.7

Police Service Board By-law - Amendments for Use of Force

Correspondence dated June 17, 2025 from Deb Reid, Executive Director, Niagara Police Service Board, providing a proposed amended by-law regarding Use of Force that ensures continued compliance with current legislative requirements. 

• That the Board adopt the amended By-law 506-2024, as attached to this report. 

9.8

Police Service Board By-law – Conduct of Investigations

Correspondence dated June 24, 2025 from Deb Reid, Executive Director, Niagara Police Service Board, providing a draft by-law regarding Conduct of Investigations as required for compliance with the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (CSPA), and its Regulations. 

• 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 make any supplementary administrative amendments to the by-law, 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. 

9.9

Police Service Board By-law - Disclosure of Personal Information

Correspondence dated June 23, 2025 from Deb Reid, Executive Director, Niagara Police Service Board, providing a draft by-law regarding Disclosure of Personal Information as required for compliance with the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (CSPA), and its Regulations. 

• 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 make any supplementary administrative amendments to the by-law, 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. 

9.10

Police Service Board By-law – Investigations by the Special Investigations Unit

Correspondence dated June 27, 2025 from Deb Reid, Executive Director, Niagara Police Service Board, providing a draft by-law regarding Investigations by the Special Investigations Unit as required for compliance with the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (CSPA), and its Regulations. 

• 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 make any supplementary administrative amendments to the by-law, 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. 

10.

OTHER NEW BUSINESS

11.

IN CAMERA REPORTS

11.1

Special Investigations Unit – Case Number 24-OFP-505 – Incident of November 25, 2024

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

1. Case Number 24-OFP-505 – Incident of November 25, 2024.

• That, in accordance with Board direction, the in camera report 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 and from vendors for contract awards, as well as legal matters that are subject to solicitor-client privilege.

13.

ADJOURNMENT