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Ontario's Police Watchdog Seeks New Director

Ontario's Special Investigations Unit is in search of a new director as the current head, Joseph Martino, prepares to leave his position at the end of December. The job posting for the replacement will close on Friday. This transition comes as part of the regular leadership change in the province's police oversight body.

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The Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ontario's police watchdog, is currently looking for a new director following the upcoming end of Joseph Martino's term on December 31. As the head of the SIU, Martino has overseen the investigations into incidents involving police in Ontario, providing an essential role in maintaining accountability and transparency within law enforcement. The process to find a successor is already underway, with a job posting for the position set to close this Friday. This change in leadership is part of the regular cycle of appointments within the SIU, aimed at ensuring continued oversight of police practices across the province.

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