Section 41 of the
Police Services Act legally defines the role of police chiefs in Ontario. Under this law, the chief is responsible for administering the police force and overseeing its operation in accordance with the objectives, priorities and policies established by the board, ensuring that members of the police force carry out their duties in accordance with the
Police Services Act in a manner that reflects the needs of the community, maintaining discipline in the police force, ensuring that the police force provides
community-oriented police services, and administering the complaints system. The
Toronto Police Services Board recruits and dismisses the chief. Day-to-day policing and operational decisions of the Toronto Police Service are made by the chief, but must be consistent with the policies and objectives set by the Toronto Police Services Board. == History ==