The Role of the Board
The responsibilities of the Morden Police Board are as follows:
- Govern the Service in accordance with The Police Services Act of Manitoba
- Set goals, objectives, and priorities for the Service
- Monitor implementation of the goals, objectives, and priorities for the Service
- See out and receive input from municipal residents regarding community safety and security needs
- Monitor and effectively manage the financial activities of the Morden Police Service.
- Provide advice to the municipality regarding the finances and resources needed by the Service
- Provide periodic reports, as reasonably required, to such key stakeholders as the Province, city council, and the citizens of Morden.
- Recruit and appoint the Chief of Police and, if necessary, appoint any Acting Chief of Police
- Monitor the performance of the Chief of Police or Acting Chief of Police.
The Role of the Chief of Police
The main responsibilities of the Chief of Police are outlined in subsection 22(1) of the Act and are as follows:
- The enforcement of law, the prevention of crime and the preservation of the public peace in the municipality.
- The management, administration, and operation of the Service.
- The maintenance of discipline in the Service
- Ensuring that the Service meets all the requirements imposed by The Police Services Act and that police officers carry out their duties in accordance with the Act.
- Implementing policies established by the Board respecting the Service.
The Role of the Service
- Commitment to making Morden Manitoba’s safest community.
- Continuous education, crime prevention, building inclusive partnerships, intervention, protection, enforcement, and investigation.