Ontario’s police watchdog seeks new director as current leader’s term set to expire
TORONTO - Ontario's police watchdog is seeking a new director to lead the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), which is set to change hands on December 31st. <source 1b58a37e-350> The SIU examines police-involved deaths, injuries, and allegations of sexual assault. <source 1b58a37e-350> Director Joseph Martino's term concludes at the end of the year, and a job posting for his replacement is now open. <source 1b58a37e-350> The SIU director has the final say on whether charges should be brought against officers in cases they investigate. <source 1b58a37e-350> In 2024-25, the SIU laid criminal charges in 17 out of 18 investigated cases – less than five percent. <source 1b58a37e-350> Martino has been the SIU director since 2019.
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