OPPA President John Cerasuolo and PAO President Mark Baxter at Bail Reform Announcement October 28, 2024 at Queen's Park
OPPA President John Cerasuolo and PAO President Mark Baxter at Bail Reform Announcement October 28, 2024 at Queen’s Park

John Cerasuolo, President Ontario Provincial Police Association along with Police Association of Ontario President Mark Baxter attended an announcement of Ontario calling for immediate Federal action on bail reform by Solicitor General Michael Kerzner and Graham McGregor, Associate Minister of Auto Theft and Bail Reform at Queen’s Park on October 28, 2024.

President Cerasuolo stated the following in the Ontario Government News Release:

“The OPP Association support changes to the current bail system. Our members overwhelmingly feel that the current system is ‘catch and release’ system that results in many of the same accused persons being at large again to re-offend shortly after arrest. We feel that the safety of our community and our police officers are at risk with the current system. We acknowledge that the balance of the Canadian Charter of Rights of an accused person and community safety must be considered, and welcome all efforts by all levels of government to make the system more effective for all.”

The full Ontario Government News Release can be read on the Ontario Government website.