Neso said:
Can anyone comment on the similarities and differences between an MPO and a Commissioned Police Officer, Inspector on up, in a Civilian Police agency?
There are differences in pay. Toronto's Police Chief made $349,259.68 in earnings last year and $2,333.34 in benefits. ( A Constable earned $244,095.67 and $774.02 in benefits. )
Some similarities and differences in Rank Insignia:
http://www.torontopolice.on.ca/rank/
Commissioned police officers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate police force administration and police activities such as maintaining law and order and detecting and preventing crime. They are employed by municipal, provincial and federal governments. This unit group includes officers from the rank of staff sergeant to police commissioner. Commissioned officers in the railway police are also included in this unit group.
•Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of a police force or division of a police force
•Develop and implement police force policies and procedures
•Oversee police investigations and ensure that procedures are conducted in accordance with laws and regulations
•Assess performance of subordinates and authorize promotions, transfers and disciplinary actions.
•Several years of experience as a police officer are required.
http://www30.rhdcc.gc.ca/CNP/English/NOC/2006/Profile.aspx?val=0&val1=0641
Much of this has been already covered:
https://www.google.ca/search?q=site:army.ca+MPO&rls=com.microsoft:en-CA:IE-Address&start=10&ei=sF4yVZuDKaGSsQSMnIGAAg#rls=com.microsoft:en-CA:IE-Address&q=site:army.ca+MPO