Recently the Ontario Association of Police Services Boards conducted their annual Executive election, at which time the Chatham-Kent Police Services Board Chair Mr. Pat Weaver was elected Vice-Chair of this organization.
Eli El-Chantiry of the Ottawa Police Service remains as the Chair and Phil Huck from Waterloo Regional Police Service remains as the Deputy-Vice-Chair.
The Ontario Association of Police Services Boards (OAPSB) is the leading voice of police governance in Ontario. They serve members and stakeholders, as well as the general public, by:
– Helping local police services boards fulfill their legislated responsibilities by providing training and networking opportunities and facilitating the transfer of knowledge; and
– Advocating for improvements in public safety laws and regulations, practices and funding mechanisms.
OAPSB Board Chair Eli El-Chantiry states: “Pat Weaver was elected Vice-Chair of the Ontario Association of Police Boards because his peers recognize him as a highly accomplished leader in police governance in Ontario. We are extremely fortunate to have him on our Board of Directors.”
Fred Kaustinen, Executive Director OAPSB adds: “As an OAPSB Board Member and Committee Chair, Pat Weaver’s knowledge, leadership and drive have helped us resolve some highly complex issues related to new legislation, succession and strategic planning. His help has been invaluable.”
Chief Gary Conn says: “We are extremely proud of Mr. Weaver’s appointment to the Ontario Association of Police Services Boards, as he is the first member of the Chatham-Kent Police Services Board to ever attain this position within the Executive of the OAPSB. Well done and congratulations”
