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  Ontario: Mohawks clash with provincial police | World War 4 Report
The OPP have clashed with native groups in the past, including a standoff at Ipperwash park in 1995 during which an officer shot and killed a protester.
Ontario Provincial Police Deputy Commissioner Maurice Pilon described the clashes as "very difficult for all involved" and confirmed that 16 protesters had been arrested.
Provincial New Democrats went further, suggesting McGuinty knew the OPP was going to move on the protesters.
www.ww4report.com /node/1873   (957 words)

  
  Ontario Provincial Police
The Ontario Provincial Police is the third-largest deployed police force in North America, with jurisdiction over all Ontario except in municipalities having their own police.
The OPP, with headquarters in Toronto, was created on 13 October 1909, by the appointment of 51 officers from Ontario frontier police forces, government detectives, and from provincial constables in the northern part of the province.
In 1974, the OPP became the first deployed police force in Canada to recruit, train, equip and assign women to perform the same duties as their male counterparts at equal remuneration.
www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com /index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA0005943   (188 words)

  
 Ontario Provincial Police Association - Home
The OPPA represents all civilian and non-commissioned uniform members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) on labour and contractual issues.
Employees of the OPP holding the rank of Inspector and other senior supervisory roles are represented by the Commissioned Officers Associations (COA).
The Association, the largest single Police Association of its kind in Canada, also presents policy briefs and lobbies Municipal, Provincial and Federal Governments to ensure the voice of front-line members is heard.
www.oppa.on.ca   (203 words)

  
 Southern Georgian Bay OPP MEDIA RELEASES - Crime Alerts Network
Police are asking that any member of the public who comes across a suspected marihuana grow to call police immediately with details.
A passenger, 19-year-old Patricia Fournier of Midland, Ontario was pronounced dead at the scene as a result of injuries she sustained in the crash.
Police located him a short time later and he was arrested and transported to the Huronia District Hospital in Midland for treatment of injuries sustained in the collision.
www.crimealerts.net /midland.htm   (1089 words)

  
 Ontario Civilian Commission on Police Services
You may withdraw a complaint by writing to the police service or to the OCCPS; however, a Chief of Police or Commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police may continue to deal with the complaint if it is felt that the allegation should be investigated further.
In the case of the Ontario Provincial Police, complaints about local policies are dealt with by the local detachments, while complaints relating to province-wide policies are referred to the OPP Commissioner.
A senior police officer or former police officer of the rank of inspector or above acts as a hearing officer to consider the evidence and decide the outcome of the complaint.
www.occps.ca /englishwebsite/process/publiccomplaints/complaintspamphlet.asp   (1170 words)

  
 Ipperwash
OPP Sgt. Kenneth Deane was convicted of criminal negligence causing death in 1997 shooting.
Throughout the inquiry, suspicion has lingered that pressure from the Ontario government was behind the police decision to move on the park on the night of the shooting.
See how evidence suggests police may have killed four of their own to hype draconian anti-grow-op legislation, and invoke sympathy toward a police force wallowing in corruption and the unlawful intimidation of law abiding Canadians.
www.bcrevolution.ca /ipperwash.htm   (2355 words)

  
 Officers make racist remarks on tape. Members of Ontario Provincial Policeslag natives before protester killed in 1995
According to the CBC, the recording is on a videotape made by OPP officers posing as a television crew outside the park.
But the Ontario Provincial Police Association, which represents the 7,500 uniformed and civilian members of the OPP, issued an apology for what it said were racist remarks.
The Ontario government rejected the claim eight years ago, then had to accept it when its files showed that the Stoney Point Reserve had a legitimate claim to the land.
foi.missouri.edu /internatfoinews/officers.html   (843 words)

  
 History of the Ontario Provincial Police
The evolution of the Ontario Provincial Police begins with the First Parliament of Upper Canada on September 17th, 1792, at Niagara-on-the-Lake when provision was made for the formation of a "police system".
The first salaried "Provincial Constable" appointed to act as "Detective for the Government of Ontario" was John Wilson Murray.
Now centred in Orillia, the Provincial Police Academy is considered one of the leading police training centres in the world.
members.shaw.ca /wolfpatch/OPP/OPPHistory   (509 words)

  
 OAPSB - News and Events - Ontario Provincial Police Traffic Safety Program   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The provincial police fleet of cars increased from 205 in 1945 to 399 by the end of 1949.
It was from here that provincial constables from outlying districts would report to take possession of new police cruisers that were shipped directly from the manufacturers to the garage, where they were equipped for police duty.
The earliest known original OPP vehicle is a 1931 Henderson motorcycle and is in the collection of and on display at The OPP Museum.
www.oapsb.ca /news/in-the-news/traffic-safe-prog.htm   (1250 words)

  
 provincial - Search Results - MSN Encarta
Provincial has several meanings and may refer to: * Provincial examinations: Bi-annual province-wide examinations for students between the grades of 10 to 12 in the province of British Columbia...
This is a partial list of provincial parks in Alberta.
Alberta 's provincial parks are managed by the Alberta Government's Tourism, Parks, Recreation and Culture ministry whose mandate is to protect...
encarta.msn.com /encnet/refpages/search.aspx?q=provincial   (228 words)

  
 Police Chief Magazine - View Article
The OPP is committed to hiring qualified individuals as police officers, taking into account the diversity of the citizens of Ontario, where 51 percent are women.
Two key officers were the initial members, the commander of the Provincial Police Academy and the manager of uniform recruitment, as this was a joint venture between the two commands.
The OPP uniform recruiters were identified by name and e-mail address and the women were encouraged to contact a recruiter who could assist them in learning more about the OPP as an employer.
policechiefmagazine.org /magazine/index.cfm?fuseaction=display&article_id=274&issue_id=42004   (2168 words)

  
 Six Nations Reserve repels Ontario police : ICT [2006/04/21]
According to the TV report, police were armed with drawn guns, Taser devices and tear gas, although the weapons were not used.
On the other hand, police closed streets entering the nearby town of Caledonia, although schoolchildren were bused to school early in the morning.
They reportedly told provincial officials that they did not control the protesters, but they were attempting to negotiate on their behalf.
www.indiancountry.com /content.cfm?feature=yes&id=1096412857   (803 words)

  
 Police Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.15   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
      (6) A community policing advisory committee shall advise the detachment commander of the Ontario Provincial Police detachment assigned to the municipality or municipalities, or his or her designate, with respect to objectives and priorities for police services in the municipality or municipalities.
      (8) A delegate to a community policing advisory committee may continue to sit after the expiry of the term of office of the council that appointed him or her until the appointment of his or her successor, and is eligible for reappointment.
Municipal agreements for provision of police services by O.P.P. The Solicitor General may enter into an agreement with the council of a municipality or jointly with the councils of two or more municipalities for the provision of police services for the municipality or municipalities by the Ontario Provincial Police.
www.e-laws.gov.on.ca /DBLaws/Statutes/English/90p15_e.htm   (6435 words)

  
 Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) plans Caledonia arrests | The Agonist
Ontario Provincial Police are trying to recover classified documents containing the identities of undercover officers and operational details concerning the native occupation at Caledonia.
Police presence in the community remains heavy, and six arrest warrants are still outstanding for natives involved in a violent clash in which one policeman and two cameramen were hurt last week.
Provincial government officials wouldn't comment directly on the lawsuit, which is an updated version of a $500 million claim originally filed in 1998 and later withdrawn as the sides continued to negotiate.
agonist.org /20060611/ontario_provincial_police_opp_plans_caledonia_arrests   (14902 words)

  
 Caledonia : Head of the OPP shuffled out the door
With all the criticism leveled at the Ontario Provincial Police over their handling of the Caledonia land dispute, it is hard to interpret the news of OPP Commissioner Gwen Boniface taking on a new job overseas as anything but a poorly disguised firing.
Kathleen O'Toole, the former US police official appointed to head the Garda Inspectorate, said today that she would be studying the recent report into the incident carefully and ensure it was acted upon properly.
One would think the police force in the Premier's riding investigating an OPP case regarding the Caledonia standoff, a case McGuinty is in charge of, would be a conflict of interest.
www.stevejanke.com /archives/188188.php   (1446 words)

  
 Haldimand County - Police Services
First is the actual delivery of policing which has been contracted out to the Ontario Provincial Police, second is Haldimand County Community Policing and thirdly is the Haldimand County Police Services Board.
Haldimand County Corporate Services Department is the contact for issues relating to the contract between the Ontario Provincial Police and Haldimand County and for community policing.
A stand-alone detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police was established on February 1, 2003 to provide policing services to the residents of Haldimand County.
www.haldimandcounty.on.ca /corporate/police_services.asp   (966 words)

  
 Caledonia : Is the fabric of democracy unravelling in Ontario? [More updates]
An Ontario judge is again demanding to know why his orders to police to end the aboriginal land dispute in Caledonia haven't been carried out.
Justice Marshall and his clerks will be considering the actions of the OPP (actions that have already deeply frustrated the court) and part of their research might include scouring the web for reports of the events in Caledonia, web surfing that will be done from Ontario government computers installed in these provincial court offices.
This agreement, which you'll note continues to recognize the role of individual provincial law societies, acknowledges that lawyers trained in one province is well-qualified to practise in another, and are therefore exempt from having to write transfer examinations.
www.stevejanke.com /archives/187595.php   (5330 words)

  
 Sketchy Thoughts: Ontario Provincial Police Attack Six Nations Reclamation
The people moved the police off the land and are going back to the main door and are still there holding on.
OPP got off the land and are in their cars watching and waiting for "orders".
In the case of Ipperwash, three OPP police officers died suddenly just before they were going to give evidence at the enquiry.
sketchythoughts.blogspot.com /2006/04/ontario-provincial-police-attack-six.html   (1972 words)

  
 Ontario (Canada)
The flag of Ontario was established 'An Act to provide a Provincial Flag for Ontario (The Flag Act 1965)', which "assented to" on 14 April, received Royal Approval on 11 May, proclaimed on 13 May (published in 'The Ontario Gazette of 15th May) and came into effect on 21 May 1965.
At the request of the provincial government, the Standard of the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario was the first in a series of new Vice-Regal standards approved by the Governor General, acting in the name of The Queen.
The police flag is flown in third position at their headquarters, preceded by the Canadian national flag and the provincial flag of Ontario.
www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/ca-on.html   (1423 words)

  
 Ontario Provincial Police AWARD97 Page
Ontario is vast and magnificent in terms of both its territory and people.
To maintain its tradition of excellence, the OPP seeks to augment its ranks with people representative of the cultural and racial diversity of the province we serve.
OPP members have the opportunity to serve in locations throughout the province ranging from metropolitan centres and agricultural communities to the vast north.
www.oxford.net /~police/recruit.htm   (472 words)

  
 Ontario Police Recruitment Process
The majority of Police Services in Ontario will require a valid Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) certificates from applicants who tested with Toronto Police Service, the Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.) or Applicant Testing Service (ATS).
Competencies These are knowledge, skills and abilities which are being assessed during the entire selection process, which must be demonstrated to be considered for the position of police officer with any Ontario Police Service.
Upon being selected and signing a job offer the applicant must be willing to go on training at the Ontario Police College in Aylmer, Ontario for a period of 13 weeks.
www.policeprep.com /Public/ontariopoliceservices.aspx   (561 words)

  
 Essex Police & OPP | Town of Essex
Over the past few years costs to provide municipal policing have risen significantly placing an undue burden on the taxpayers and taking dollars away from other municipal services.
The cost to provide adequate and effective policing as mandated by the Ontario Provincial government cost more for a small municipal service because there is no economy of scale that comes from shared specialty services.
Agreement commences on stipulated date and police officers and civilians who transfer to the O.P.P are sworn in.
www.townofessex.on.ca /policeopp.htm   (530 words)

  
 Ontario RAID (Report All Impaired Drivers)
Ontario RAID (Report All Impaired Drivers) program is designed to eliminate impaired driving in Ontario.
The program is a high profile year-round public awareness campaign which encourages the public to report impaired drivers to police.
CAA Insurance Company (Ontario) is proud to be an official sponsor of the R.A.I.D. (Report All Impaired Drivers) program.
www.ontarioraid.ca /index.html   (217 words)

  
 Canada: The police killing of Dudley George: Eight years on -- many questions remain unanswered - Amnesty International   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Prior to the events of September 1995, the Ontario authorities and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) had a record of approaching occupations by Indigenous peoples via peaceful negotiations and legal injunctions.
The Ontario government initially claimed that the police had come under fire from the protesters and that they had not sought to intervene or influence the policing of the occupation.
Deane was subsequently convicted of criminal negligence causing death despite deliberately shooting an unarmed man. The officer had claimed he saw flashes from a gun George was firing, a claim the trial judge rejected.
web.amnesty.org /library/Index/ENGAMR200032003   (818 words)

  
 Ontario Police Arbitration Commission - About OPAC
The Ontario Police Arbitration Commission administers the conciliation and mediation-arbitration processes under Part VIII of the Police Services Act.
The Arbitration Commission's main function involves the appointment of conciliators and arbitrators to assist police associations and police services boards in the resolution of disputes arising out of the negotiations and administration of their collective agreements.
The Ontario Police Arbitration Commission received its legislative authority in 1972 when the Police Services Act was amended to provide for its establishment.
www.policearbitration.on.ca   (260 words)

  
 Northumberland OPP
As such, each Municipality is in a contract with the Ontario Provincial Police, for the delivery of policing services.
Their input and knowledge of their respective communities is invaluable and assists the Detachment in delivering tailored policing to their respective communities.
In addition, our Community Policing partners assist us at community events, programs with our schools, and radar surveys to assist us in pinpointing areas and times for effective use of officers' radar enforcement.
www.porthope.ca /departments/living/opp/opp.htm   (525 words)

  
 Cornwall Community Police Service - Cornwall Ontario Canada
With the proclamation of the Police Services Amendment Act, 1997, the mandate of the OCCPS has been expanded to oversee a restructured and streamlined system for the handling of public complaints about police policies, services or officer conduct.
All complaints about the conduct of the Commissioner or Deputy Commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police should be referred to the Solicitor General.
The Chief of Police or Commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police must determine within thirty days how a complaint is to proceed.
cornwallpolice.com /index.cfm?Title=complain   (1475 words)

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