Deep River Police Services Board

The Deep River Police Service Board consists of a member appointed by Ontario's Lieutenant Governor, a member of the Town Council, and a community member chosen by the Council. 

Police services boards oversee how policing is provided in their local community. They contribute to their community’s safety and well-being by working with local citizens and organizations to make sure their community receives the appropriate policing it needs. The Board is responsible for: 

• determining objectives and priorities for police services
• establishing policies for the effective management of the police force
• appointing members of the police force
• preparing a business plan at least once every three years
• recruiting and appointing the chief of police and any deputy chief
• monitoring the performance of the chief of police
• participating in collective bargaining and working agreement processes as the employer