Select members of Campus Security are appointed as Provincial Offence Officers / Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the purpose of enforcing applicable municipal by-laws on and in relation to College property.
What authority do Provincial Offences Officers have?
- Pursuant to section 15 of the Police Services Act, appointees are peace officers for the purpose of enforcing municipal by-laws.
- An appointee’s authority is situation specific and dependent on the municipal by-law that they are enforcing, but generally includes the ability to issue tickets.
- Certain municipal by-laws allow for the towing or immobilization of vehicles and some allow for the control of animals running at large on College property.
How can I identify a Fleming College Provincial Offences Officer?
Fleming College employs Security Guards that work in various capacities. All Security Guards appointed as a Provincial Offences Officer / Municipal Law Enforcement Officer will have a certificate of appointment issued by the authorizing municipality. In-house security personnel will carry a College-issued metal Provincial Offences Officer badge and an identification card with their photograph on it while on duty. They will display their badge and identification card upon request.