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Mandate

The Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee's mandate is to identify current and emerging equity, diversity and inclusion trends impacting policing in Ontario and their communities. Advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in policing through the development of strategies and recommendations. By raising the profile and build capacity it influences positive change for policing in Ontario. The Committee leads the development of tools and resources that provide effective policing in Ontario on equity, diversity and inclusion. Additionally, the Committee directs and supports the work of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Sub-Committee Network including programming and educational initiatives.

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Co-Chair: Deputy Chief Julie Craddock, Anishinabek Police Service
Co-Chair: A/Superintendent Feras Ismail, Peel Regional Police
Vice-Chair: Dr. Sara Thompson, Toronto, Metropolitan University

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Network Sub-Committee

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The OACP Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Network Sub-Committee's mandate is to foster common professional approaches by Ontario law enforcement agencies to promote harmonious relationships with the diverse communities they serve, by establishing and maintaining a network of diversity practitioners in Ontario police services as a vehicle for the ready exchange and dissemination of information on diversity issues. The Sub-Committee collect and review diversity policies, practices and procedures with a view to creating and maintaining resources on best practices for use by Ontario police services

The Sub-Committee facilitates regular meetings of practitioners, at the provincial and zone levels, for the purpose of sharing information on diversity issues. Acquiring and disseminating educational materials and information regarding learning opportunities for members of Ontario police services with respect to diversity issues is one of the mandates of the Sub-Committee. Additionally, the Sub-Committee identifies and shares strategies for the recruitment, promotion and retention of members of diverse communities by Ontario police services.

The Sub-Committee provides ongoing feedback and advice as well as quarterly and annual reports on Network activities and emerging issues to the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee.

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Co-Chair: Alicia Lauzon, York Regional Police  

Co-Chair: Amy Stewart, Ontario Provincial Police

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