Policies & Bylaws
Board By-Laws:
- Alarm Registration and Response By-Law #120-23 (Verified Alarm Response Program)
- Establishing an Auxiliary Unit By-Law#118-2021 - Amending the Ranks
- By-law to Establish Policy for Compliance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
- Procedural By-Law: By-law#121-2026 - A By-law Governing the Proceedings of the Board
NOTICE: The licensing administration of driving services has been transferred to the City of Peterborough. Accordingly, all Board By-laws related to the licensing of taxis, limousines and ride-shares have been repealed effective September 10, 2024.
Board Policies:
- Critical Points
- Delegation of Signing Authority
- Electronic Monitoring of Employees
- Disconnecting from Work
- COVID-19 Vaccination Policy (for Board Members & Staff)
- Information Sharing Agreement
- Collection of Identifying Information
- Complaints
- Complaints Against Members of the PPSB
- Bravery and Community Service Awards
- Communication and Support to the Board
- Financial
- Legal Indemnification
- Legal Indemnification for Auxiliary Members
- Reimbursement of Expenses & Legal Costs
- Ethical Framework
- Orientation of New Board Members
- Special Constables - Appointment
- Special Constables - Internal Complaints System Regarding Misconduct of Special Constables
- Special Constables - Public Complaints System Regarding Conduct of Special Constables
- Towing
- Media
- Monitoring the Chief of Police Performance and Remuneration for the Chief and Deputy Chief of Police
- Retaining Legal Counsel
- Use of Board Resources During an Election Period
Ministry Standards & Policing Functions
*Notice: The Board is currently undergoing an extensive policy review to ensure it is in compliance with Section 38 (1) & (2) of the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019. Updated policies will be posted here as they become available.
Administration and Infrastructure:
- Body Armour 2026-AI-014
- Communicable Diseases 2026-AI-004
- Equal Opportunity, Discrimination and Workplace Harassment 2026-AI-003
- Framework for Annual Reporting 2026-AI-010
- Framework for Strategic Planning 2026-AI-001
- Management of Police Records 2026-AI-006
- Marked General Patrol Vehicles 2026-AI-007
- Police Uniforms 2026-AI-009
- Safe Storage of Police Service Firearms 2026-AI-008
- Secure Holsters 2026-AI-013
- Skills Development and Learning 2026-AI-002
- Speed Detection Devices 2026-AI-012
- Use of Auxiliaries and Volunteers 2026-AI-005
- Use of Force 2026-AI-011
- Workplace Violence and Harassment Prevention 2026 AI-015
Crime Prevention:
Emergency Response:
- Crisis Negotiation 2026-ER-022
- Emergency Planning 2026-ER-025
- Explosives 2026-ER-023
- Hostage Rescue 2026-ER-020
- Major Incident Command 2026-ER-021
- Missing Persons 2026-ER-024
- Preliminary Perimeter Control and Containment 2026-ER-018
- Tactical Units 2026-ER-019
- Underwater Search and Recovery Units 2026-ER-026
Law Enforcement:
Public Order:
Victims’ Assistance:
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