An OPP officer with the Central Region Emergency Response Team has been charged with firearms offences and suspended with pay under the Police Services Act.

The accused, a 23-year member of the OPP, has been charged with Discharging Firearm – Recklessness and Careless Use of a Firearm, contrary to the Criminal Code.

The incidents in question relate to on-duty police training exercises at police firearms ranges and did not involve the public.