Seven of the lower-tier municipalities in Middlesex County contract the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to provide policing services. The Middlesex OPP Detachment Board is a joint board for those communities: Adelaide Metcalfe, Lucan Biddulph, Middlesex Centre, Newbury, North Middlesex, Southwest Middlesex, and Thames Centre.
The board provides independent civilian oversight under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019.
- About the Middlesex OPP Detachment Board
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The Middlesex OPP Detachment Board is an independent civilian oversight board created under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019.
As set out in the Act, the role of the board is to:
- Participate in the selection of the Detachment Commander;
- Determine objectives and priorities for police services after consultation with the Detachment Commander;
- Advise the Detachment Commander with respect to policing provided by the Detachment;
- Monitor the performance of the Detachment Commander;
- Review regular reports from the Detachment Commander regarding policing provided by the Detachment, and
- Provide an annual report to the member municipalities regarding the policing provided by the Detachment in their municipalities.
Along with its legislated duties, the Middlesex OPP Detachment Board serves as a bridge between the community and police. The board provides a venue for the local municipalities to coordinate and collaborate on strategies to address common public safety issues.
- Detachment Board Members
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Membership in the Middlesex OPP Detachment Board is set out by the Ministry of the Solicitor General:
- One member of council from the Municipality of Middlesex Centre
- One member of council from the Municipality of Thames Centre
- One member of council jointly appointed by the municipalities of Adelaide Metcalfe, Newbury, and Southwest Middlesex
- One member of council jointly appointed by the municipalities of Lucan Biddulph and North Middlesex
- Two community members (may come from any of the municipalities that are served by the board)
- One member appointed by the Minister (Solicitor General)
Members are appointed to the board for a period that aligns with the term of council. More details on the requirements to serve on the Middlesex OPP Detachment Board can be found on the Government of Ontario website.
Middlesex OPP Detachment Board Members for 2024 to 2026
- Deputy Mayor John Brennan, Municipality of Middlesex Centre
- Mayor Sue Clarke, Township of Adelaide Metcalfe
- Murray Faulkner, Community Representative
- Deputy Mayor Paul Hodgins, Municipality of North Middlesex
- Nancie Irving, Appointee from the Ministry of the Solicitor General
- Jim Maudsley, Community Representative
- Deputy Mayor Michelle Smibert, Municipality of Thames Centre
- Meeting Schedule, Agendas and Minutes
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2025 Meeting Dates
- Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 4:00 p.m. at the Ilderton Community Centre, 13168 Ilderton Road, Ilderton
- Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
Locations will be set as part of the meeting agendas.
Meeting Agendas and Minutes
- Terms of Reference, By-laws and Policies
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- Terms of Reference - This is on the agenda for adoption at the February 19 meeting.
Additional board by-laws and policies will be added as they become available.
- Contact the Middlesex OPP Detachment Board
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Administrative support for the Middlesex OPP Detachment Board is shared among the member municipalities.
Correspondence for the board can be sent to the Office of the Clerk for Middlesex Centre.