Frontenac OPP Detachment Board

Municipal Council Representatives:

• Cindy Kelsey, Township of Central Frontenac
• Fred Fowler, Township of North Frontenac
• Steve Pegrum, Township South Frontenac
• Ron Vandewal, Township of South Frontenac

Shabot Obaadjiwan First Nation Representative:

• Al Badour

Public Representatives:

• David Herrington (Township of South Frontenac Representative)
• Fraser Rogers (Joint Central and North Frontenac Townships Representative)

Members Appointed by the Minister:

• Ken Gilpin
• Vacant

The safety and security of our communities is a critical component of ensuring that they continue to grow, evolve and prosper.  The Frontenac OPP Detachment Board plays an important role in this endeavor as it serves as the key link between our communities and the Ontario Provincial Police.  The Board determines the Detachment's objectives and priorities, advises the Detachment Commander, monitors performance and ensures that community needs are addressed in policing strategies.

The Board is comprised of nine members.  There are four members from our municipal councils, two community representatives, a representative of the Shabot Obaajiwan First Nation and two members appointed by the Ministry of the Solicitor General.

As Chair of the Board I wish to express our gratitude to the officers, support staff and volunteers of the Frontenac OPP detachment for their dedication and commitment to helping make Frontenac a safe place to live, work and visit.  

I am confident that with the continued support of our communities, the commitment of our Board and the dedication of Detachment personnel that we will continue to see an effective and professional level of policing that is focused on serving community needs. 

Sincerely, 

Steve Pegrum,
Frontenac O.P.P. Detachment Board - Chair
South Frontenac Councillor - Bedford District

The Frontenac O.P.P. Detachment Board is legislated to meet a minimum of four times annually.   The 2025 meeting schedule is as follows:

• September 18, 2025 – 10:00 am
• December 18, 2025 – 10:00 am

Effective September, 2025 Frontenac Detachment Board meetings will be held at the following location:

Township of Central Frontenac Municipal Office – Council Chamber
14216 Road 38
Sharbot Lake, ON
K0H 2P0

Agendas and minutes for meetings can be found on South Frontenac's CivicWeb page.

By-laws in relation to the O.P.P Detachment Board can also be found on South Frontenac's CivicWeb page. 

Approved Policies of the Frontenac O.P.P Detachment Board can be found on South Frontenac's CivicWeb page.

Updated for October 1, 2025

As outlined in Section 70 of the Community Safety and Policing Act: 70 (1) A detachment commander shall, in accordance with the regulations, if any, prepare and adopt a local action plan for the provision of policing provided by the detachment, which shall address at least the following matters:

1. How adequate and effective policing will be provided in the area served by the detachment, in accordance with the needs of the population in the area and having regard for the diversity of the population in the area.

2. The objectives and priorities for the detachment determined by the O.P.P. detachment board and such other objectives and priorities determined by the detachment commander.

3. Quantitative and qualitative performance objectives and indicators of outcomes relating to,

i. the provision of community-based crime prevention initiatives, community patrol and criminal investigation services,

ii. community satisfaction with the policing provided,

iii. emergency calls for service,

iv. violent crime and clearance rates for violent crime,

v. property crime and clearance rates for property crime,

vi. youth crime and clearance rates for youth crime,

vii. police assistance to victims of crime and re-victimization rates,

viii. interactions with persons described in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this subsection,

ix. road safety, and

x. any other prescribed matters.

4. Interactions with,

i. youths,

ii. members of racialized groups, and

iii. members of First Nation, Inuit and Métis communities.

5. Interactions with persons who appear to have a mental illness or a neurodevelopmental disability. 

Please find our 2025 Action Plan on on South Frontenac's CivicWeb page.

Ontario’s Inspector General of Policing

The Inspector General, supported by staff at the Inspectorate of Policing, strives to improve sector performance and accountability by ensuring compliance with Ontario’s policing legislation and regulations.

This includes conducting inspections of police services, police service boards, and organizations that employ special constables, as well as handling certain types of public complaints.

It also includes providing monitoring and advice to police services, police service boards, and organizations that employ special constables.

As a modern oversight organization, they serve the public interest by promoting effective, transparent policing, supported by data intelligence.

For more information, view the Ontario's Inspector General of Policing website.