COMPAC
The Community and Police Action Committee (COMPAC) was established in 1999, after more than three years of preparation and public consultation. COMPAC is a city-wide community-police advisory and coordinating body representing a partnership between police and visible minority and Aboriginal communities in Ottawa. Its objective is to nurture and develop this community partnership by means of communication, respect, accountability, and freedom from fear and trust.
The committee provides the police service and visible minority and Aboriginal community members an opportunity to interact on a level playing field and define common challenges and solutions. Through community representatives, communities have a voice within the police service. Police also gain insight into challenges and concerns from diverse parts of the community.
COMPAC meetings are held regularly and are open to anyone.
Interested in Joining COMPAC?
We have identified the following profile for an ideal COMPAC member:
- Demonstrated leadership within the community on an on-going basis; demonstrated commitment and reliability through active service to the community;
- Availability and commitment to engage in volunteer work, including attending monthly meetings and participating in sub-committee work;
- Willingness to engage in a positive dialogue with the Ottawa Police;
- Comfortable in a cross-cultural setting and has some understanding of diversity and race relations issues;
- Willingness to engage in promoting the interests of the visible minority and Aboriginal communities, as well as the Ottawa Police Service;
- Good communication skills;
- Initiative and commitment to responsibility;
- Adaptability to team work;
- Knowledge of English language essential.
If you or someone who know would like to become a member of COMPAC or if you would like more information, contact our Diversity and Race Relations Section at (613) 236-1222, ext. 5011.
Be sure to visit the COMPAC Extranet!