Police Services Board

THAT the agenda of the meeting of March 4, 2024 be adopted as presented.

THAT the Police Services Board Information Package dated February 29, 2024, having been given due consideration, be received for information.

THAT the minutes of the meeting of December 4, 2023 and January 29, 2024 be adopted as presented.

THAT the Police Services Board receive the Detachment Commander's Quarterly Report for information.

THAT the Penetanguishene Police Services Board receive financial statements for information.

THAT the letter to the Attorney General regarding the concerning rates of recidivism be sent on behalf of the Police Services Board.

THAT the Police Services Board provide feedback related to the draft Proposed Pilot - All Terrain Vehicles on Municipal Roads report.

THAT the following consent agenda items be given due consideration be received for information.

THAT as of April 1, 2024, all current and past records including in-camera records pertaining to the Town of Penetanguishene section 10 Police Services Board are deemed to be in the care and control of the municipality of the Town of Penetanguishene; AND THAT any future Freedom of Information requests relating to the section 10 Police Services Board records deem to be the responsibility of the Town of Penetanguishene.

WHEREAS the safety and well-being of the Town of Penetanguishene community and its residents are of paramount importance to the Board; AND WHEREAS Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) also known as domestic violence, poses a significant threat to the security and welfare of individuals within our community, involving any use of physical or sexual force, as well as emotional and psychological abuse in intimate relationships; AND WHEREAS on August 16th, 2023, Justice Minister Arif Virani acknowledged GBV as an epidemic and committed to addressing this issue comprehensively at the federal level; AND WHEREAS it is imperative for local law enforcement to actively contribute to community safety and well-being by addressing the rising incidents of IPV and GBV, particularly considering the alarming increases during the COVID-19 pandemic; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board recognizes IPV and GBV as significant concerns affecting the safety and welfare of the Town of Penetanguishene residents. The Board commits to prioritizing the prevention and response to IPV and GBV within the community. The Board will collaborate with relevant stakeholders, including the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the Community Safety and Well-being Planner for Simcoe County, local government, community organizations, and social support services, to ensure that the prevention and response to IPV and GBV is prioritized in the Community Safet