The document provides an overview of the Ontario Independent Police Review Director (OIPRD), which was established in 2007 to administer public complaints about police conduct in Ontario. It outlines the complaints process, including who can make a complaint, how complaints are screened and investigated, and the potential outcomes. It also discusses the OIPRD's roles in oversight, systemic reviews, audits, and education/outreach regarding the complaints system.
Part V is the section of the Act that governs the complaints process
Rule 5.3 (i) The effect of a decision to deal or not to deal with a complaint on public confidence in the accountability and integrity of the complaints system; (ii) The number of complainants involved; (iii) The seriousness of the complaint, including the seriousness of the harm alleged; (iv) Whether the complaint is repetitious; (v) Whether there are issues of systemic importance or broader public interest at stake; (vi) The likelihood of interfering with or compromising other proceedings; (vii) Whether another venue, body or law can more appropriately address the substance of the complaint.
All complaints come to the OIPRD, and it is the OIPRD who decides who will carry out the investigation. At all times, the OIPRD monitors the process with regular correspondence between service and the OIPRD
The 8 languages are: Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, Tagalog, Tamil, Chinese, Ukrainian and Russian Were chosen because they are the top 8 new immigrants to Ontario – accessibility issue as they are unlikely to have the social network in place to assist them - provides basic information on the system and what is required of the complainant
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Because you have established a relationship with your communities, we believe that individuals wanting to make a complaint against the police may find it easier to speak to you and see your guidance. Also, because of our need to remain independent, we may suggest that complainants speak to your offices if they need clarification or assistance in filing.