REPORT RAPPORT

DATE:	20 September 2011
TO/DEST:	Executive Director, Ottawa Police Services Board
FROM/EXP:	Chief of Police, Ottawa Police Service
SUBJECT/OBJET:	SENIOR OFFICERS’ ASSIGNMENT QUARTERLY UPDATE

RECOMMENDATION

That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this report for information.

BACKGROUND

The Board has requested quarterly updates on the assignment of Senior Officers within the Ottawa Police Service.

DISCUSSION

Annex A outlines the various Directorates to which the Senior Officers are assigned within the organization as of August 31, 2011.   The staffing activity at this level in the organization has a critical impact on the membership.  Through Senior Officer assignments, members at all ranks see the potential for growth and movement.  They also become aware of the important role that our leadership cadre play in providing services at levels expected by the Board and the membership and the community we serve. 

Currently, there are two (2) individuals in acting assignments and one (1) officer seconded from the RCMP in order to ensure uninterrupted support for operations, with the added benefit of developmental opportunities for these individuals.  There is one civilian vacancy in Corporate Support for a Director, Information and Technology Services.  This position has been posted on a temporary basis pending the work that is underway to finalize the Information Management/Information Technology Strategic Plan.

The position of Manager, Labour Relations was filled during the third quarter by Ms. Jennifer White.

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CONCLUSION

This report identifies the substantive positions to which civilian and sworn Senior Officers are assigned.  Secondments and assignments are also captured in the data to provide a complete picture of the range of functions undertaken by this group.  The report also provides the Board with an understanding of the number of staffing changes that typically occur at this level.   Senior officers deployment decisions are made with due consideration of the need for consistency in leadership and to minimize potential impacts to staff, the community and service levels.

(Original signed by)

Vern White

Chief of Police

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