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04/13/2016

A new report says Ontario laws should be changed so that police officers aren't the only ones allowed to direct traffic -- a move it says could save Toronto taxpayers a bundle.

04/12/2016

Training Alert!

Are you looking for training for your municipality? Contact our consultants today for more information on one of our available workshops.

- Dog Owners Liability Act
- Zoning By-law admin and enforcement
- Business Licensing admin and enforcement
- Property Standards Enforcement

Visit our website at www.poplawconsulting.weebly.com for more workshop info or email us at [email protected]

PopLaw Consulting are experts in Ontario municipal law and the operation and management of enforcement divisions. We can provide our expertise in streamlining your municipal law enforcement...

04/03/2016

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04/03/2016

PopLaw Consulting was founded in 2010 as a training provider by Senior Consultant Jon Popple. In 2014 the firm expanded its operation to include consulting services for municipalities, not-for-profit associations and non-governmental agencies and contracted enforcement services for municipalities.

PopLaw Consulting features a consulting team with over 19 years experience in Ontario Municipal Law, adult education and training services.

04/03/2016

Tarra Popple, Training & Administrative Consultant

Tarra has worked behind the scenes at PopLaw Consulting since its foundation. As training consultant, she is responsible for ensuring that all instructional programs contain accommodations so that all learners are able to attain the knowledge required to perform their work duties while being successful in all training courses. Lessons and training materials are presented in a professional and user-friendly manner.

Tarra has been an Ontario certified teacher since 2002 and takes pride in creating timely and relate-able lessons. With today's learners coming from a variety of backgrounds and learning abilities, Tarra has focused on attaining her specialization in Special Education. All of our educational programs aim to meet the needs of the municipality, while also meeting the individual needs of learners.

04/03/2016

Jon Popple, MLEO(c), CPSO, CBEO, CMM III
Senior Consultant

Jon is the founder of PopLaw Consulting and the firm's Senior Consultant. A graduate of Fleming College's Police Foundation program, Jon has been employed in Ontario local government for the past 19 years. During his career he has held front line Municipal Law Enforcement, Animal Control, Property Standards, Zoning and Fire Prevention Officer positions. Over the past 10 years he has been a progressive leader of municipal law enforcement divisions in roles as a senior officer, supervisor, manager and director.

Jon holds professional designations from four municipal associations as a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer Certified [MLEO (c)], Certified Property Standards Officer [CPSO), Certified Municipal Manager III [CMM IIII] and Certified Bylaw Enforcement Officer [CBEO].

Jon also held positions for 6 years as a Municipal Prosecutor responsible for the prosecution of municipal by-laws and provincial statutes under Part I, II and III of the Provincial Offences Act.

Since 2002, Jon has also been employed as a training officer, presenter, instructor/facilitator, guest lecturer, and provincial trainer in the area of municipal law enforcement. Jon has been a regular presenter at annual Municipal Law Enforcement Officers' Association of Ontario, Ontario Association of Property Standards Officers, Association of Municipal Clerk's and Treasurer's of Ontario and Prosecutor's Association of Ontario conferences.

Jon is also currently an authorized Instructor for the Municipal Law Enforcement Officers' Association of Ontario (MLEOA) and leads the Municipal Law Enforcement Foundations & Advanced courses and workshops.

Jon has dedicated his professional life to the municipal law industry. He has been an active member of the MLEOA since 2005 and has been elected to the board of directors from 2007 to 2015. During this time he served as the association Vice-President (2008-2012), President (2012-2015) and currently holds the position of Past President. Jon continues to be the 2nd Vice-President and Chair of the Policy and Accreditation Committee of the Ontario Municipal Management Institute (OMMI) and Director and Awards Committee member of the Canadian Peace Officers' Memorial Association (CPOMA).