Summary
By undertaking this detailed review of policing, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario is seeking to inform the need for change and what some of it might be. Rising costs have been a key driver to get to this point. There is no shortage of numbers available to demonstrate the issue of cost. The key goal is to have outcomes and resources aligned in a manner that makes sense in our communities. We have been assisted in this task by much broader academic work and expertise.
To conclude, the purpose of this paper is not just to outline the economic problem, but to consider how the future might look. The recommendations contained in this report are a starting point.