Ottawa Police Service Board
Agenda

Meeting #:

113

Date:

Monday, January 27, 2025

Time:

4:00 P.m. - 5:00 P.m.

Location:

Electronic Participation

Members:

• Chair: Salim Fakirani, 
• Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, 
• Councillor Cathy Curry, 
• Vice Chair: Marty Carr, 
• Peter Henschel, 
• Dave Donaldson, 
• and Michael Polowin 

Habib Sayah, Executive Director
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1.

Notices and meeting information for participants and members of the public

This meeting may be viewed online on the Ottawa City Council YouTube Channel or via Zoom

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81032956900

Notices and meeting information are attached to the agenda and minutes, including: availability of simultaneous interpretation and accessibility accommodations; in camera items not subject to discussion; personal information disclaimer for correspondents and public speakers; and notices regarding minutes. Accessible formats and communication supports are available, upon request.
Delegations wishing to address the Board during the delegation portion of the regular meetings may be heard with the approval of the Board. Requests must be made to the Executive Director and must include a written copy of the comments that will be presented. The deadline to register with all of your materials included is January 24 at noon. All requests to speak must be approved by the Board Chair and the subject matter must be within the jurisdiction of the Board.

2.

Confirmation of Agenda

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board confirm the agenda of the 27 January 2025 meeting.

3.

Confirmation of Minutes

3.1

Minutes #111 of 2 December 2024

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board confirm Minutes #111 of the 2 December 2024 meeting.

4.

Declarations of Interest

5.

Public Delegations

The final public delegate list will be recorded as part of the final draft minutes for the January 27, 2025 meeting. 

6.

Inquiries

7.

Items of Business

7.1

Chair’s verbal report

Chair's report

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.

7.2

Chief’s verbal report

Chief's report

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.

7.3

Board Committee Appointments

Executive Director 's report

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve the appointment of M. Polowin to the Policy and Governance Committee and the Human Resources Committee.

7.4

2025 Ottawa Police Service Board Meeting Schedule

Executive Director 's report

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve the 2025 meeting schedule.

7.5

Canadian Association of Police Governance: 2025 Membership Renewal

Executive Director 's report

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve payment of $8,315 (HST exempt) to the Canadian Association of Police Governance for its 2025 membership fee.

7.6

Ontario Association of Police Service Boards: 2025 Membership Renewal

Executive Director 's report

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve payment of $16, 950 (including HST) to the Ontario Association of Police Services Boards for its 2025 membership fee.

7.7

Inquest Into the Death of Abdirahman Abdi: Recommendations

Executive Director 's report

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board:
  1.    Receive this report for information and discussion.
  2.    Direct the Policy and Governance Committee to review this report, including the jury recommendations, and provide advice to the Board on any required policy changes to address the recommendations and any further actions to address lessons learned and insights from the inquest into the death of Abdirahman Abdi.
  3.    Direct the Chief of Police to submit a report at the March 2025 meeting detailing the Ottawa Police Service’s response to the jury recommendations, including a timeline for implementation and any identified challenges.

7.8

Review of Board Policy CR-28 Assistance in the Provision of Policing

Executive Director 's report

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve the amended policy attached to this report.

7.9

Review of Board Policy BC-4 Restriction on Membership in Police Association

Executive Director 's report

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve the amended policy attached with this report, as recommended by the Board’s Human Resources Committee.

7.10

Appointment of Special Constables – Ottawa Police Service (Re-Appointment)

Chief’s report

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve the re-appointment of thirty-seven (37) Ottawa Police Service employees listed in Appendix 1 as Special Constables for the Ottawa Police Service pursuant to Section 92 of the Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA), in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the attached Application for Appointment Forms.

7.11

Appointment of Special Constables – Carleton University

Chief’s report

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve the appointment of four (4) Carleton University (Campus Safety Services) employees listed in Appendix 1 as Special Constables for Carleton University pursuant to Section 92 of the Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA).

7.12

Appointment Made Under the Interprovincial Policing Act: 2024 Annual Report

Chief’s report

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.

7.13

Report on the Special Investigations Unit 24-OCI-280

Chief’s report

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.

7.14

Human Rights & Equity, Diversity, And Inclusion - Annual Report 2024

Chief’s report

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.

7.15

Collection of Identifying Information – Duties & Prohibitions Policy: Annual Report

Chief’s report

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.

7.16

Ottawa Police Service Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Status Report

Chief’s report

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information.

7.17

Application for Secondary Activities – Annual Report 2024

Chief’s report

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information. 

7.18

Public Rewards: 2024 Annual Report

Chief’s report

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information. 

7.19

Board Activity, Training & Performance: 2024 Annual Report

Chief’s report

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board:
  1)    Receive this report for information.
  2)    Direct the Executive Director to forward it to City Council for information.

7.20

Outstanding Board Inquiries, Motions & Directions: January 2024 Report

Executive Director 's report

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information. 

7.21

Letters of Commendation January 2025 

Chief’s report

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive this report for information. 

8.

Other Business

9.

In Camera Items

In accordance with Section 44 of the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, the Ottawa Police Service Board will be meeting in a closed session prior to the public meeting to discuss items pertaining to the following subject matter:

1. Update On Demonstrations and Event Management
2. Labour Relations Unit Report: Fourth Quarter 2024
3. Labour Relations Matter 
4. Labour Relations Matter 
5. Delay Application
6. Labour Relations Matter 
7. Labour Relations Matter 
8. Labour Relations Matter
9. Legal matters 
10. Legal Matter 
11. Labour Relations Matter 

10.

Adjournment

11.

Next Meeting

To be determined