J.R. Mark Smith

• Presently in my 31st year of policing with the Ontario Provincial Police, with an anticipated retirement date of June 30, 2025.
• Present member of the OPP West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT)with experience in emergency services, front line policing, criminal investigations, and working in a diverse number of specialties.
• Extensive knowledge of Emergency Services while fulfilling the ERT mandate within the OPP, and have worked with numerous other Police agencies.
• Approachable, outgoing and personable individual with excellent written and oral communication skills which have been displayed during numerous public information demonstrations.
• Skills and knowledge in application of OPP policies, procedures, practices, methods and techniques related to policing as well as relevant legislation, policies and programs, including the Community Safety and Policing Act, Highway Traffic Act, Criminal Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy, Police Orders.
• Analytical skills displayed while completing various in depth criminal and provincial investigations, summarizing information and conducting in depth interviews.
• Knowledge and skill in police intelligence investigative techniques to assist in investigations and cultivating confidential informants.
• Understanding of Employment Accommodation Program relating to Illness and Injury, OPPA Uniform and Civilian Collective Bargaining Agreements, Human Rights Code and Workplace Discrimination and Harassment Prevention Policy.
• Human Resources experience with a proven ability to effectively manage OPP personnel and members of the public/civilian members in the delivery of OPP services.
• Working knowledge and understanding of community needs and ability to foster community relationships and partnerships in order to meet corporate and detachment expectations.
• Ability to set goals and objectives, provide direction, coordinate activities,resolve disputes and make decisions.
• Displayed organizational commitment and integrity to promote professionalism through the fostering of a positive work environment, focusing on accountability, respectful relationships, valuing diversity, continuous learning, fairness, courage and caring in our community and in the OPP.
• Proven accountability and transparency when dealing with OPP fiscal and financial management.
• Knowledge of the Criminal Code, Charter of Rights, Highway Traffic Act, Canada Evidence Act, Controlled Drugs & Substance Act, Liquor Licence and Control Act, provincial statutes and current case law.
• Knowledge of OPP policies, protocols and procedures as well as the OPP Promise.
• Knowledge of CPIC /RMS-Niche /PIP and computer software programs such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, to prepare clear, concise written reports, in support of Intelligence Led Policing and Results Driven Policing.
• Ability to communicate effectively in order to build and maintain effective relationships, provide direction/ advice/ guidance, gather/share information, and prepare written documents.
• Working knowledge of social media platforms in order to gain and assess information about individuals.

• Casino Investigators Course
• Search Warrant Service Course
• Native Awareness Course
• Respectful Workplace
• Coach Officer Course
• Search Management Course
• Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) Course
• Emergency Response Team Basic Training
• RMS-NICHE/CPIC/PIP/MTO
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Apple Systems (Mac, Safari)

• 2006 Commission Commendation
• Police Exemplary 20 Year Service Medal (2014 Ontario Provincial Police)
• Police Exemplary 30 Year Service Medal (2024 Ontario Provincial Police)

Professional References Available Upon Request