The mayor and council plan to push for answers from the Solicitor General and the OPP detachment commander.
During their meeting this week, Greater Napanee council received a report from Executive Services regarding an OPP Funding Review Update.
Serious concerns were raised about police staffing and funding as a new provincial billing model for the OPP is expected this fall.
Council discussed worries about surprise budget increases and whether the local OPP detachment has enough officers to meet demands.
CAO Matthew Grant said the detachment faces heavy calls, use of staff by the correctional centre and the court, and the busy 401 corridor, which strains local resources.
Councillor Angela Hicks questioned who will fund extra staffing linked to the Quinte Detention Centre expansion.
Council members shared they they've heard these issues are common across Ontario and hope the new billing model will address them.
The mayor and council plan to push for answers from the Solicitor General and the OPP detachment commander.
Written by Emily Chatwood
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