The province government and the RNC have accepted all nine recommendations flowing from the recent review of what it’s like to work with the police force.

Justice Minister John Hogan and RNC Deputy Chief Stephanie Legace met with media this afternoon to announce that the nine issues identified will be implemented “in principle,” noting some work is already ongoing while others will be adopted over time.

They stressed there is no timeline for that, saying it’s more important that it’s done right with the priority being the health and safety of officers and civilian employees alike, and ultimately the safety and security of the public.

A four-person working group from government and the RNC, which already meets regularly, will oversee the work and assess the best approach toward implementing each recommendation.

The review by Ontario lawyer Harriett Lewis found issues with morale, communication, resentment, suspicions of favouritism, and fears of discipline and retribution for making complaints.

Lewis concluded “transformational changes” are needed to improve the workplace and morale within the RNC.

She was tapped to conduct the review in the wake of serious allegations linked to sexual misconduct involving current and former officers.