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Espanola OPP contract up for review

It’s been three years since the Ontario Provincial Police took over policing in Espanola and now the talks begin on a new contract.

OPP Sergeant Kelly Withrow, the Municipal Policing Specialist, presented council with the OPP Transition Contract and Billing Model on which councillors will base their decision.

She provided an overview of policing throughout Ontario and how the town will transition to a contract for services.

CAO Allan Hewitt says council voted to sign a Sec 5.1 non-contract with the OPP until the new Community Safety and Policing Act comes into effect which is expected to be the Spring of 2022.

He says at the November meeting, he will provide information about savings from the last three years as well as potential costs to maintain OPP services in the town.

Hewitt adds the town’s Community Safety Plan will also be released this week and some of the content could affect the OPP process.

Rosalind Russell
Rosalind Russellhttp://myespanolanow.com
Rosalind is Vista Radio's CJJM 99.3 FM - CJJM - Espanola's long-time Morning Announcer and Regional News Anchor/Journalist covering the districts of Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin. With a career in multi-media spanning the last 45 years, she has expertise in radio, television, newspaper and magazine writing. A long-time volunteer, she is the Inaugural 2025 Senior of the Year Award representing the Town of Espanola and represented women empowerment as the national 2024 Ms. Elite Regional Canada titleholder. A mother of five, and grandmother of two says simply, "I am the Queen of my Universe, and my children/grandchildren are my Crowning Jewels." Volunteering, pageants, reading and writing are her passions. If you have a story to share, email Roz at: [email protected] or call 1705-869-NEWS (6397).

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