LONDON POLICE SERVICE BOARD

Accountability
& Reporting

As the civilian body overseeing the London Police Service, the Board sets strategic priorities, monitors performance, and holds the LPS accountable for delivering professional, transparent and community-focused policing.

This section provides information on key areas of Board oversight and responsibilities under the Community Safety and Policing Act, including ensuring adequate and effective policing, strategic planning, diversity planning, budget transparency, mandatory reporting and public reporting on police and Board performance.

The Board is responsible for ensuring that the London Police Service (LPS) delivers policing that meets the adequacy standards set by Ontario Regulation 392/23: Adequate and Effective Policing. This includes ensuring proper staffing, training, equipment and operational policies that support community safety and crime prevention.

The Board develops a multi-year strategic plan (please see the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan here) to set policing priorities based on community input, crime trends and legislative requirements. This process includes public consultation, data analysis and collaboration with stakeholders.

By June 30 of each year, the Board publishes an annual report that details policing initiatives, crime statistics and progress toward its strategic goals. This report offers transparency and keeps the community informed about policing efforts.

The Board’s Diversity Plan sets out governance-level expectations for diversity, accountability, and oversight, ensuring that the police service reflects the community it serves.  It was developed in accordance with Section 37(1)(e) of the Community Safety and Policing Act and defines the standards the Board expects for the Service’s operational EDI work.

Board Diversity Commitment: The London Police Service Board is committed to building a police service that reflects, respects, and includes the broad diversity of the community, embracing all identities, experiences, and perspectives.

London Police Service Board’s Diversity Plan

LPS EDI Action Plan 

Board Diversity Plan article

The Board oversees the police budget, ensuring that it aligns with community needs while maintaining financial accountability. We are committed to budget transparency, providing public access to financial reports, and a forthcoming budget visualization tool to help the community understand police spending.

The Board is required to make certain reports available to the public each year. This section includes legislated reports that support accountability, transparency and oversight of the London Police Service.

Collection, Preservation and Control of Property and Evidence

This report provides a synopsis of personal property, money, and firearms that have come into possession of the London Police Service, between July 1, 2024 and July 30, 2025, including the disposition of these items, in accordance with sections 258, 259 and 260 of the Community Safety and Policing Act.

Use of Force Reporting

This report details instances where police officers have used force. It supports public accountability and helps inform policy and training decisions aimed at enhancing community safety.

Missing Persons

This report outlines how police use specialized tools to help locate missing persons when there is no evidence of a crime. As required under Ontario’s Missing Persons Act, police services must report annually on the use of urgent demands for information. This reporting supports oversight, transparency and public trust.

Sexual Assault Investigations

This report provides oversight of how sexual assault cases are handled, including how many were reported, how many were reviewed through the Violence Against Women Advocate Case Review Program, and any resulting recommendations. It supports continuous improvement in investigative practices and survivor support.

Collection of Identifying Information in Certain Circumstances

This report covers situations where police may ask individuals for identifying details – such as name, birthdate or address – outside of an arrest or detention, typically during community interactions. As required under Ontario’s Community Safety and Policing Act, the report outlines when and how such information is collected, the safeguards in place to protect individual rights, and how compliance is monitored.

The Board monitors key performance indicators to assess the effectiveness of policing services. These metrics offer insights into crime rates, response times and other key areas, enabling continuous improvement in service delivery.

The Board shares and receives information on a range of topics that reflect its ongoing oversight of the London Police Service and its commitment to transparency. This section features reports, presentations and updates that provide insight into strategies, initiatives and areas of public interest that support community safety and trust.

REPORTS

PRESENTATIONS

LPS-Policing With Purpose: Making London A Safer City Now

Policies and By-Laws

Under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (CSPA), police service boards are responsible for establishing policies for the administration of the police service and the provision of adequate and effective policing, amongst other prescribed matters.

While the Board sets policies, the Chief of Police is responsible for developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to guide the day-to-day operations of the London Police Service. These SOPs ensure compliance with Board policies but are operational documents under the Chief’s authority.

The London Police Service Board’s policies are divided into three categories:

1. Governance Policies: How the Board governs itself.

These set out how the Board itself operates, makes decisions, and holds the police accountable.  They ensure effective oversight, accountability, and transparency. The Board’s Governance Manual is currently in development.

2. Provision of Policing Policies: How the Board oversees the delivery of policing.

These establish Board-level expectations and directives for the Chief of Police to ensure adequate and effective policing.

3. Board By-Laws: The Board’s legally binding procedural and structural rules.

Legally binding rules that govern the Board’s structure, procedures, and authority.

The Board is currently reviewing and updating its policies. Updated versions will be available on this website as they are approved. In the meantime, please contact us at lpsb@lpsb.ca  with any questions.