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Please CLICK HERE for the Agenda and below are the presentations for the Hamilton Police Services Board Meeting scheduled for April 16, 2012, 4:00pm, Central Police Station, 3rd Floor Board Room.

2.4   Year End Report: Youth Crime-2011 (PSB 12-046)

2.5   Year End Report: Hate Crime - 2011 (PSB 12-045)

2.6   Year End Report: Crime Statistics - 2011 (PSB 12-044)

 

 

 

The City of Hamilton Police Services Board is the civilian body governing the Hamilton Police Service. It is responsible for the provision of adequate and effective police services, law enforcement and crime prevention within the City, a duty it discharges through the enactment of policies. The Board will generally determine, after consultation with the Chief of Police, objectives and priorities for the police service. The Board is responsible for the police budget, oversees the actions of the Chief of Police and is the employer for the police service.

 

The Board is responsible for the provision of adequate and effective police services in the municipality and its authority is set out in Section 31 of the Ontario Police Services Act.

 

The Board is comprised of seven members.

 

Three representatives of City Council (for four year terms):

  • Mayor Bob Bratina
  • Councillor Bernie Morelli
  • Councillor Terry Whitehead

Three appointed by the Government of Ontario:

  • Mrs. Nancy DiGregorio
  • Ms. Irene Stayshyn
  • Mrs. Madeleine Levy

One citizen appointed by City Council (for a four year term):

  • Mr. James Kay

All members serve on a part-time basis. The current Chair is  Nancy DiGregorio.  The Vice-Chair is James Kay.