OPP Commissioner speaks up about OPP's role in municipal policing

ORILLIA, ON, May 6, 2013 /CNW/ - Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Commissioner Chris Lewis has released an important video statement to address his concerns about misinformation regarding the OPP's role in municipal policing in Ontario.

In the video, Lewis addresses Ontario municipal partners, OPP members and Ontario citizens about the issues surrounding the widely debated cost of policing, and his intention to contribute positively to any informed, accurate debate on this complex subject.

To view the video, click on the following link:

http://youtu.be/OEOdMsLRwJY

SOURCE: Ontario Provincial Police

Sgt. Pierre Chamberland, Media Relations Coordinator
OPP Corporate Communications

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Contacts by OPP Region:

Highway Safety Division:
Sergeant Dave Woodford 
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Central Region:
Sergeant Peter Leon           
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East Region:
Sergeant Kristine Rae
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Northeast Region:
Inspector Mark Andrews
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Northwest Region:
Sergeant Shelley Garr
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West Region:
Sergeant Dave Rektor
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