Freedom of Information Requests

Individuals wishing to request information under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (the "Act") must do so by submitting a written request.

All requests must include:

  • requestor's name
  • full address
  • date of birth
  • telephone number
  • information on the specific records requested, or sufficient details to enable us to identify the record(s) you seek
  • $5.00 application fee*

Send or deliver requests to:

North Bay Police Service
135 Princess Street West, P.O. Box 717
North Bay, Ontario
P1B 8J8

*Application Fee

Please note a $5.00 application fee (cash, cheque or money order) must accompany all requests. The processing of this request will not begin until this fee has been received. In addition to the application fee, there is a legislated fee schedule for the processing of access requests, which includes photocopying, searching, and preparing records.

Information collection, use and release policies employed by the North Bay Police Service provide open disclosure while protecting individuals against the unjustified invasion of their personal privacy. Designated individuals within the organization employ formal procedures to ensure disclosure made in the normal course of business complies with the North Bay Police Services Board policy and the Act.

NOTE:
Information that is available through the Request a Police Report procedure is not subject to the Act.

Records Management

Information collection, use, and release policies employed by the North Bay Police Service provide open disclosure while protecting individuals against the unjustified invasion of their personal privacy. Designated personnel within the organization employ formal procedures to ensure disclosure made in the normal course of business complies with the North Bay Police Services Board policy and the Act. Formal requests under the Act are directed to the Freedom of Information Coordinator for appropriate disposition. North Bay Police Service records are securely stored and access is restricted to provide the level of confidentiality required.

Contact

If you have questions, please contact our Records Management Office by telephone at 705-497-5555, ext. 487.