Ottawa Police Service Board

Minutes

Meeting #:

126

Date:

Monday, February 23, 2026

Time:

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

Location:

Electronic Participation

Present:

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

Absent:

• Peter Henschel 

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1.

Notices and meeting information for participants and members of the public

This draft Minutes document contains a summary of the disposition of items and actions taken at the meeting. This document does not include all of the text that will be included in the final Minutes. Recorded votes and dissents contained in this draft Minutes document are draft until the Minutes of the meeting are confirmed by the Board. The final draft Minutes will be published with the agenda for the next regular Board meeting and, once confirmed, will replace this document.

2.

Ceremonial Activities and Announcements

Presentation by June Girvan, President of Black History Ottawa

3.

Confirmation of Agenda

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board confirm the amended agenda of the 23rd February 2026 meeting.

  Carried as amended

4.

Confirmation of Minutes

4.1

Minutes 124 #1 and 124 #2 of January 26th 2026 and minutes #125 of January 29th 2026

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board confirm Minutes 124 #1 and 124 #2 of the January 26th 2026 and minutes #125 of January 29th 2026 special meeting.

  Carried

5.

Committee Meetings: Reports from Committee Chairs & Minutes

5.1

Human Resources Committee - Draft Minutes #26 of January 29th 2026

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

  Received

6.

Declarations of Interest

No Declarations of Interest were filed.

7.

Public Delegations

The final public delegate list will be recorded as part of the final draft minutes for the February 23rd, 2026 meeting. 

8.

Inquiries

Inquiry from Vice Chair M. Carr

In 2024, a Canadian Framework for Trauma Informed Response was adopted, serving as a call to action for police services and police leaders to embed trauma-informed policies, standards and policies that would help police members be prepared for and manage traumatic situations in an effective and appropriate manner from both a personal and professional perspective. The Ottawa Police Service was a member of the working group that developed this Framework, along with members of the RCMP and other police services across Ontario and Quebec. 

Could the OPS please provide the Board an update on how this framework has been applied to the OPS including what policies and programs have been implemented, training that has been instituted, etc?

• Carried

9.

Items of Business

9.1

Chair’s verbal report

Chair's report

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

  Received

9.2

Chief’s verbal report

Chief's report

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

  Received

9.3

Educational Presentation: Black History Month

Presentation by Isobel Granger, Former Superintendent, Ottawa Police Service

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

  Received

9.4

Board Calendar of Monitoring Requirements 2026

Executive Director's report

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board receive the 2026 Calendar of Monitoring Requirements for information.

  Received

9.5

Attendance at the OAPSB Spring Conference 2026 and Sponsorship

Executive Director's report

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve:

  1. The in-person attendance of Chair S. Fakirani, Vice-Chair M. Carr, C. Curry, D. Donaldson and Executive Director H. Sayah and Communications and Community Engagement Advisor B. Mallon at the Ontario Association of Police Service Boards (OAPSB) Spring Conference and AGM being held in Niagara Falls, Ontario from June 1 to 3, 2026.
  2. A $3000 Gold sponsorship for the OAPSB Spring Conference and AGM.
  Carried

9.6

Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement for the Youth in Policing Initiative

Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve the attached grant agreement.

  Carried

1.

9.6A Appointment of Ottawa Police Service Officers

Chief's report

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board:

  1. Appoint, on the date of swearing in, the Ottawa Police Service police officers listed within this report, pursuant to Section 37(1)(c) of the Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA).
  2. Issue a certificate of appointment as required by Section 83(4) of the CSPA.
  Carried

9.7

2026 Internal Audit Work Plan

Chief's report

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board approve the 2026 Internal Audit Work Plan as endorsed by the Finance and Audit Committee.

  Carried

9.8

Internal Audit and Quality Assurance Annual Report, 2025 (Compliance with Ministry Standards)

Chief's report

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

  Received

9.9

Workforce Management Report – Fourth Quarter 2025

Chief's report

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

  Received

9.10

Performance Report – Fourth Quarter 2025

Chief's report

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

  Received

9.11

Report on the Special Investigations Unit 25-OVI-324

Chief's report

• That the Ottawa Police Service Board:

  1- receive the report on the SIU Investigation 25 OVI 324 as a status update.

  2- direct the chief of police to submit a further report to the board upon completion of the investigation required under Section 81 of the CSPA 2019, including findings on the conduct of the subject official. 

  Carried as amended

9.12

Legal Services Status Report – 2025 Fourth Quarter

Board Solicitor's report

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

  Received

9.13

Outstanding Board Inquiries, Motions & Directions: February 2026 Report

Executive Director's report

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

  Received

9.14

Letters of Commendation: February 2026

Chief’s report

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

  Received

10.

Other Business

11.

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. Labor Relations Unit Report: Fourth Quarter 2025
3. Operational Matter
4. Contractual Matter
5. Labour Relations Matter
6. Labour Relations Matter
7. Legal Services Status Report-Settlements, Fourth Quarter 2025
8. Labour Relations Matter

12.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 6:20 pm.

13.

Next Meeting

Monday, April 27, 2026 - 4:00 PM