A hearing will be held to look into the actions of retiring Police Chief Sylvia Hauth.

The Ontario Civilian Police Commission (OCPC) determined that a hearing is warranted.

In an email to Acadia News on Thursday, spokesperson Janet Deline with Tribunals Ontario stated this decision was reached based on findings in an investigation that launched in February.

The OCPC expressed concerns about the management of discipline in the police service, the conduct of criminal investigations by its officers, and the ability of senior leadership to administer the day-to-day operations in good faith and in compliance with the Police Services Act (PSA).

The concerns emerged from a preliminary review that was requested by Solicitor General Sylvia Jones, with the support of the Thunder Bay Police Services Board (TBPSB).

A Notice of Hearing has been served to Chief Hauth laying out three counts of alleged misconduct.

The OCPC wouldn’t offer any further comment during the ongoing investigation into the actions of Chief Hauth, but Deputy Chief Ryan Hughes and police lawyer Holly Walbourne were also suspended.

Hauth announced earlier in the day that she planned to step down as Chief of the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) on June 14, 2023, 30 years after she began with the force.