A promise of full cooperation with any and all investigations by the Ontario Civilian Police Commission (OCPC).
That from Thunder Bay Police Services Board (TBPSB) Chair Kristen Oliver in response to confirmation that the Office of the Solicitor General has requested the investigation by the OCPC of the Chief, Deputy Chief, as well as the administration of Thunder Bay Police Service.
“The Board welcomes the Ontario Civilian Police Commission’s (OCPC) involvement, as we have forwarded them several matters for investigation and action — some more than a year ago,” Oliver said in a prepared statement.” On Monday, January 24 Mayor Bill Mauro spoke directly with the Solicitor General, Sylvia Jones and expressed the need for a response by the OCPC.”
Also on Tuesday, Police Chief Sylvie Hauth released the following statement:
I welcome the call to have the Ontario Civilian Police Commission (OCPC) conduct a thorough investigation as requested by the Solicitor General. I agree with the Thunder Bay Police Services Board’s position that there are several issues which need a proper examination by the OCPC. The leadership team of the TBPS respects the need for due process and will fully cooperate with the OCPC in any investigation or examination of the administration of policing services. We will respect this process by limiting further comments on this matter. I would like to assure the public that the Thunder Bay Police Service will continue to provide the community with the exceptional level of policing that they have come to expect.
The move is allowed under the Police Services Act.
