Ottawa Police Service Board
Agenda

Meeting #:

128

Date:

Monday, April 27, 2026

Time:

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

Location:

Electronic Participation

Members:

• Chair: Salim Fakirani, 
• Councillor Cathy Curry, 
• Vice Chair: Marty Carr, 
• Peter Henschel, 
• Dave Donaldson, 
• Michael Polowin, 
• and Councillor Steve Desroches 

Habib Sayah, Executive Director

[email protected]

 

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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/87190574467

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 April 24th 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 April 27th 2026 meeting.

3.

Confirmation of Minutes

3.1

Minutes #126 of February 23rd 2026

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board confirm Minutes #126 of the February 23rd 2026 meeting.

4.

Committee Meetings: Reports from Committee Chairs & Minutes

4.1

Finance and Audit Committee - Draft Minutes #36 of February 6th 2026

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

4.2

Finance and Audit Committee - Draft Minutes #37 of March 27th 2026

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

4.3

Policy and Governance Committee - Draft Minutes #25 of March 25th 2026

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

4.4

Human Resources Committee - Draft Minutes #27 of 14th April 2026

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

5.

Declarations of Interest

6.

Public Delegations

The final public delegate list will be recorded as part of the final draft minutes for the April 27th 2026 meeting. 

7.

Inquiries

8.

Items of Business

8.1

Chair’s verbal report

Chair's report

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

8.2

Chief’s verbal report

Chief's report

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

8.3

Canadian Association of Police Governance Annual Conference and Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police Annual Summit: Attendance

Executive Director 's report

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve:

  1. The attendance of S. Fakirani, M. Carr, S. Desroches, B. Mallon and H. Sayah at the 2026 Canadian Association of Police Governance Conference being held in Edmonton, Alberta from August 12-14, 2026.
  2. The attendance of S. Fakirani, M. Carr, P. Henschel, B. Mallon and H. Sayah at the 2026 Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police Annual Summit being held in Edmonton, Alberta from August 16-18, 2026.

8.4

Wabano Centre “Igniting the Spirit” Gala - Fundraising Event

Executive Director 's report

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve funding for a table at the Wabano Centre’s “Igniting the Spirit” Gala being held on June 18, 2026, at a cost of $5000 (before taxes).

8.5

Policy on The Use of Board Resources for Election Purposes

Executive Director's report

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve version B of the attached policy.

8.6

Downtown Core Safety Plan

Presentation

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

8.7

Professional Development Center Capital Project

Chief’s report

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve:  
  1. The budget of $233 million to be used to deliver the Professional 
  Development Center Capital Project, as identified in the Facilities Strategic 
  Plan, to be initiated in Q2 2026. 
  2. The addition of $20 million to capital project 911541 (PDC) in 2026.  

8.8

False Alarm By-law

Chief’s report

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve the updated False Alarm By-law, 
  retroactive to 2010. 

8.9

2024-2027 Strategic Plan - Semi-Annual Report

Chief’s report

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

8.10

Body Worn Camera Deployment

Chief's report

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board:

  1. endorse the continuation of work required to expand the use of Body-Worn cameras with AIEra Bundle through 2026 and 2027.   
  2. provide delegated authority to the Chief of police to enter a contract with Axon with a total value of $27,210,338 net of HST for a period spanning June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2031 for body worn cameras and supporting hardware, and the AI era bundle of capabilities.

8.11

Complaints Report - Police Services Act, Community Safety and Policing Act and Special Investigations Unit Act, First Quarter 2026

Chief’s report

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

8.12

Response to Inquiry I-26-01 - Framework for Trauma-Informed Response

Chief’s report

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

8.13

Report on the Special Investigations Unit 25-OCI-384

Chief’s report

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

8.14

Report on the Special Investigations Unit 25-OCI-416

Chief’s report

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

8.15

Financial Status Report - 2025 Year End

Chief’s report

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

8.16

Legal Services Status Report – 2026 First Quarter

Board Solicitor's report 

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

8.17

Consent Agenda

1.

Ratification: Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement for the RIDE Grant 2025-2029

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve the Transfer Payment Agreement from the Province for the RIDE Grant Program for 2025-2029.

2.

Ratification: Appointment of Special Constables – City of Ottawa (Transit Services)

This item is before the Board for ratification following pre-approval on March 17th, 2025, by electronic polling.

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

3.

Ratification: Government of Canada Contribution Agreements-State Funeral of Brian Mulroney and the United Nations 4th Session of the International Committee on Plastic Pollution

This item is before the Board for ratification following pre-approval on March 30th, 2026, by electronic polling. The agreements are on file with the Executive Director.

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board:

  1. Approve the Contribution Agreement for the State Funeral of Brian Mulroney.
  2. Approve the Contribution Agreement for the United Nations 4^thSession of the International Committee on Plastic Pollution.

4.

Ratification: 2026 internal Audit plan and IA/QA Update

This item is before the Board following approval at the Finance and Audit Committee meeting on February 6th 2026.

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve the 2026 Internal Audit Work Plan.

5.

Q1 2026 South Facility Project Update

Chief's report

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

6.

Mental Health Change Initiative - Q1 2026 Update

Chief’s report

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

7.

Project Complement

Chief’s report

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

8.

Workplace Injuries, Illnesses & Incidents - 2025 Annual Report

 Chief’s report

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

8.18

Outstanding Board Inquiries, Motions & Directions: April 2026 Report

Executive Director 's report

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

8.19

Letters of Commendation: April 2026 Report

Chief’s report

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

9.

Other Business

10.

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. Consent Agenda
   1. Personal Matter
   2. 2025 Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act
2. Update On Demonstrations and Event Management
3. FIFA World Cup
4. Personal Matter
5. Matter Relating to the Security of the Property of the Board
6. Approval of Purchase for Night Vision Devices
7. Lease Agreement
8. Maintenance Agreement
9. Matter Relating to the Security of the Property of the Board
10. Personal Matter
11. Personal Matter
12. Legal Services Status Report – Settlements, First Quarter 2026
13. Personal Matter
14. Personal Matter
15. Legal Matter
16. Status Update on Ongoing and Outstanding Matters

11.

Adjournment

12.

Next Meeting

Monday, June 22nd, 2026 - 4:00 PM