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London, ON – The London Police Service Board (the “Board”) welcomes Mr. Jeffery Lang as its newest member, appointed by the Province of Ontario.
Jeffery Lang is President and CEO of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (“WSIB”), following three years of service on its Board of Directors. Prior to assuming his current role at WSIB, he built a successful business career, leading multiple companies serving customers worldwide.
Mr. Lang is highly dedicated to the London community and has held several leadership roles, including Vice President at Ronald McDonald House Charities, President of the Boys & Girls Club of London, Board Chair of the Alzheimer Foundation of London, Board Member of Pathways Skills Development, and Board Member of the London Food Bank. Jeffery has also been a driving force behind the WSIB’s expansion in London, nearly doubling its local workforce and opening a new head office.
Mr. Lang also previously served for two years on the London Police Services Board.
“We are pleased to confirm the Provincial appointment of Mr. Jeffrey Lang as our newest member,” said London Police Service Board Chair Ryan Gauss. “This is a pivotal moment in our work as we continue to strengthen governance, accountability, and community trust in policing. With an impressive business and community-oriented background, deep roots in London, and prior police board experience, Mr. Lang is a valuable addition to this Board. We look forward to Mr. Lang’s contributions to the evolution and modernization of the London Police Service on behalf of the people of this city.”
“The safety and well-being of our community and first responders are vitally important. I’m humbled by the opportunity to rejoin the London Police Services Board and serve the community I’ve proudly called home my entire life,” said Mr. Lang.
Mr. Lang will be sworn in at tomorrow’s January 15th, 2025, Board meeting, at 10 am, prior to the closed session.
Any questions or comments may be directed to Chair Ryan Gauss at lpsb@lpsb.ca
About the London Police Service Board
The London Police Service Board is the civilian oversight body responsible for the London Police Service. Per the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, the Board provides strategic oversight, sets priorities, hires and monitors the Chief of Police, and works to ensure effective, efficient, and community-focused policing for the City of London.
The London Police Service Board is composed of seven members:
• Three elected members from the London City Council.
• One person appointed by the City Council. This person cannot be another member of the City Council or an employee of the City of London.
• Three persons appointed by the Province of Ontario.
Members must meet eligibility requirements and complete mandatory training on governance, diversity and oversight.
For more information about the London Police Service Board, please visit: www.londonpoliceserviceboard.com
London Police Service Board:
Mr. Ryan Gauss, Chair
Ms. Nancy Branscombe, Vice-Chair
Mayor Josh Morgan, Member
Councillor Steve Lehman, Member
Councillor Susan Stevenson, Member
Mr. Mike Wallace, Member
The London Police Service Board (the “Board”) held its annual Chair and Vice Chair elections at its first Board meeting of the year, in accordance with the Community Safety and Policing Act. The Board announces the re-election of Ryan Gauss as Chair and Nancy Branscombe as Vice Chair for the 2026 term, ensuring continued leadership and oversight of policing in the City of London.
The London Police Service Board (the Board) has committed to delivering Londoners a Safer City Now. This assurance guides our approach to leadership, governance, and decision-making.
The London Police Service Board (the Board) is pleased to announce the extension of Chief Thai Truong’s contract, ensuring stable leadership of the London Police Service (the Service) through to December 31, 2031.
