Lennox & Addington OPP Detachment Board

As set out in the legislation, the Lennox and Addington County OPP Detachment Board’s role includes:

1. Participating in the selection of the Detachment Commander;
2. Determining objectives and priorities for police services after consultation with the Detachment Commander;
3. Advising the Detachment Commander with respect to policing provided by the Detachment;
4. Monitoring the performance of the Detachment Commander;
5. Reviewing regular reports from the Detachment Commander regarding policing provided by the Detachment, and
6. Providing an annual report to the member municipalities regarding the policing provided by the Detachment in their municipalities.

Along with its legislated duties, the OPP Detachment Board is considered a bridge between the community and police. The board provides a venue for the local municipalities to coordinate and collaborate on strategies to address common issues. 

The Lennox and Addington OPP Detachment Board will include one elected official from each of the four municipalities.

Two community members will be appointed. One (1) to jointly represent the communities of Addington Highlands Township and Stone Mills Township, and one (1) to jointly represent the communities of the Town of Greater Napanee and Loyalist Township. Community member terms will align with the current council term.

Provincial appointments will be selected by the Minister through the Public Appointments Secretariat.

Board Membership for the 2024-2026 Term:

• Addington Highlands Council – Reeve Henry Hogg
• Greater Napanee Council – Councillor Bob Norrie
• Loyalist Council – Mayor Jim Hegadorn
• Stone Mills Council – Councillor Shari Milligan
• Addington Highlands and Stone Mills Community Appointee – Tina Marie Chamberlin
• Loyalist and Greater Napanee Community Appointee – Jessica Jones
• Provincial Appointee – TBD

All members for the current term have been appointed. 

The Board will meet a minimum of four times per year, as required by the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019.

The upcoming regularly scheduled meetings are as follows:

• January 2025
• April 2025
• July 2025
• October 2025

The exact meeting dates will be determined closer to the meeting date. The agenda and minutes will be available on the CivicWeb Portal. 

The Board has police services oversight responsibilities as an “OPP detachment board” under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 and regulations which relate to the provision of police services to the residents of Loyalist Township, Town of Greater Napanee, Stone Mills Township, and Addington Highlands Township.

To facilitate Board compliance with its roles and obligations as an OPP detachment board in accordance with the CSPA, the Board may adopt by-laws and policies. 

Review the Board's By-laws.

Review the Board's Policies. 

Review the East Lennox and Addington OPP Detachment Board Terms of Reference.

Loyalist Township currently provides administrative support to the OPP Detachment Board. Correspondence for the Board can be sent to:

clerk@loyalist.ca 

263 Main Street, Box 70 Odessa, ON K0H 2H0

Or by contacting the Municipal Clerk.