Civilian police commission reviewing complaint against Durham officers, board
The Ontario Civilian Police Commission is reviewing a complaint that alleges misconduct by senior officers. The commission is also if it should investigate the Durham Police Services Board’s ability to provide oversight and carry out its statutory duties. (Oshawa Express file photo)
Ontario’s civilian police commission could potentially investigate the conduct of senior members of Durham Regional Police Service after receiving a public complaint.
The details of the complaint were not outlined in the letter sent by the Ontario Civilian Police Commission to Kevin Ashe, chair of the Durham Regional Police Services Board.
The letter states the commission has begun a preliminary review into “the conduct of senior members of the Durham Regional Police Service, and the ability of the Durham Regional Police Services Board to provide proper oversight and discharge its statutory responsibilities.”
The review will determine whether senior police officials and board members should face investigation under the Police Services Act regarding “their individual conduct and/or performance of duties.”
It will be also determine if an investigation should be initiated into the administration of DRPS and to identify any potential system issues.
Ashe told The Oshawa Express in an e-mail on Feb. 25 the complaint in question has not been shared with the board.
“The board will not be making any further comment until the preliminary review of the OCPC is complete,” he wrote. “As we have not been aware to the complaint’s contents, I am not in a position to comment on them.”