Our structure

The Commissaire à la déontologie policière (Police Ethics Commissioner) is an independent government organization with no ties to any police organization, nor to the Tribunal administratif de déontologie policière (Administrative Tribunal for Police Ethics). 

The Commissaire à la déontologie policière is headed by the Commissioner, who is assisted by the Deputy Commissioner. They are appointed by the government for a maximum period of five years. Their terms may be renewed. 

In the performance of her duties, the Deputy Commissioner exercises the powers delegated to her by the Commissioner. She also replaces the Commissioner in the event of her absence or inability to act.

The Commissaire à la déontologie policière is made up of some fifty civilians who serve the whole of Quebec territory from two offices, one in Quebec City and the other in Montreal.

The Commissaire à la déontologie policière is made up of four departments that contribute to the fulfillment of its mission:

• The Analysis and Conciliation Division; 
• General Secretariat and Prevention; 
• Investigations Division;
• Legal Services Division.