About the Association

Established in 1962 as the Municipal Police Authorities, the Ontario Association of Police Services Boards leads the way to "Excellence in Civilian Police Governance".

The OAPSB is a non-profit association providing a wide variety of services designed to assist police services boards in discharging their duties of governance and oversight with the highest degree of integrity and with all the knowledge required.

Dedicated to the concept that policing contributes to the quality of life in the community and that civilian governance insures professionalism in policing, the OAPSB provides timely communication, important information, representation, education, co-ordination, networking and expertise tailored to enhance the capacity of individual boards and board members.

As the voice of police services boards to government, the OAPSB provides advocacy and timely communication of police services boards' issues and concerns. The OAPSB's ongoing mission is to inform and enlighten those in government responsible for policing in Ontario so that they may better understand the governance perspective. The OAPSB also facilitates the speedy flow of important information from government to boards.

Policing is changing and adapting as challenges and issues emerge in communities. The OAPSB helps police services boards to grow and develop with these challenges. The OAPSB works with its members to keep its finger on the pulse of policing throughout the province.

A unified voice is a strong voice. Your Board's membership in the OAPSB ensures strength and continuity in civilian police governance in Ontario.