The Bridgewater Police Service emblem. Photo: CKBW Files
The Town of Bridgewater is extending an invitation to its residents to take an active role in shaping the community’s safety and well-being by joining the Bridgewater Board of Police Commissioners. This crucial civic body plays a pivotal role in overseeing the operations of the Bridgewater Police Service, ensuring that it aligns with the needs and values of the local populace.
Under the Police Act, the Police Commission holds several responsibilities, including:
- Providing civilian governance on behalf of Council in relation to law enforcement, maintenance of law and order, and crime prevention within the municipality.
- Offering administrative direction, organization, and policy guidance to maintain an efficient and effective police department.
- Collaborating with the chief officer to determine priorities, objectives, and goals for police services in the community.
- Ensuring the chief officer develops programs and strategies to implement these priorities.
- Reflecting community needs and values in policing priorities, objectives, goals, programs, and strategies.
- Ensuring that police services are delivered in alignment with community values, needs, and expectations.
- Serving as a vital link between the community and the police service providers.
If you wish to contribute to the betterment of Bridgewater and have an interest in applying for a position on this board, you can obtain an application form through the following means:
- Visit Bridgewater Police Service at 45 Exhibition Drive.
- Request an application form by sending an email to patty.sleep@bridgewaterpolice.ca
The deadline for submitting applications is Friday, October 13, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. Bridgewater encourages its citizens to actively participate in this opportunity to enhance our community, and we welcome you to share this message with fellow residents.
For additional information on the Board’s mandate, please visit http://www.bridgewater.ca/town-council/committees-of-council.
