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Board of Police Commissioners Minutes
March 4, 2024
10: 12 a.m. at City Hall Council Chambers
Commission Members
Commissioner Eldon MacDonald, Chair
Commissioner Ken Tracey
Commissioner Lorne Green
Commissioner Dale Deering-Bert, Citizen Appointee, Vice Chair
Commissioner Helen Luedee, Citizen Appointee
Commissioner Tom Vickers, Citizen Appointee
Commissioner Noelle Gouthro, Provincial Appointee
Staff
Robert Walsh, Chief of Police
Christa Dicks, Municipal Clerk
Stephen MacKinnon, Deputy Chief of Police
Reginald Hutchings, Superintendent
Joe Farrell, Staff Sergeant
Darren Barrington, Staff Sergeant
Jennifer Campbell, Chief Financial Officer
John MacKinnon, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer/Director of Technology
Desiree Magnus, Communications / Public Relations Advisor
William Turner, Inspector
Councillor Gordon MacDonald
Sharon MacSween, Senior Administrative Assistant
Kelly McDonald, Recording Secretary
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Commissioner Eldon MacDonald, Chair, called the meeting to order.
Land Acknowledgement
Roll Call
1. Approval of Agenda
Motion
Moved by Commissioner Tracey, seconded by Commissioner Deering-Bert, to
approve the March 4, 2024, CBRM Board of Police Commissioners Agenda as
presented.
Motion Carried
2. Administration of the Oaths of Office for Helen Luedee
The Municipal Clerk administered the Oaths of Office for the CBRM Board of
Police Commissioner Helen Luedee.
3. Approval of Minutes
Motion
Moved by Commissioner Green, seconded by Commissioner Vickers, to
approve the CBRM Board of Police Commissioners Minutes from:
December 11, 2023
Motion Carried
4. Business Arising
Chief Walsh presented the proposed budget, included in the agenda
package, for the Cape Breton Regional Police Services for the fiscal year
2024-2025. Discussion took place regarding highway patrol, covid
restrictions, and expenses. The following motion was then put forward:
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March 4, 2024 Approved June 27, 2024 Page 3 of 4
Motion
Moved by Commissioner Vickers, seconded by Commissioner Tracey, to
approve the Cape Breton Regional Police Services Proposed Budget for 2024-
2025, included in the agenda package, to be sent to Council for Budget
Deliberations.
Motion Carried
S. Online Reporting and New Website
Desiree Magnus, Communications/PR Advisor, provided a demonstrative
presentation on the Cape Breton Regional Police Services online reporting
service and the new website design. Discussion took place regarding
confirmation systems, timelines, and Police Academy qualifications.
For Information Only
6. Divisional Reports
Staff Sergeant Barrington presented the following sections of the Report:
• Highlights and Initiatives
• Training
• Patrols
• Lock-up
• Membertou
• K-9 Unit
• School Liaison Officers
• Community Officer
For Information Only
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March 4, 2024 Approved June 27, 2024 Page 4 of 4
Staff Sergeant Farrell presented the following sections of the Report:
• Operational Support
• Traffic Safety Unit
• Street Crime/Drug Unit
• Community Safety Enforcement Unit
• Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN)
• Major Crime/Domestic Violence Unit
• General Investigation Section/Arson Investigator
• Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE)/Computer Forensic Unit
• Forensic Identification Unit
• Solid Waste
• Mental Health Liaison Officer
• Polygraph
For Information Only
Meeting adjourned at 11:14 a.m.
Commissioner Eldon MacDonald
Chair
Christa Dicks
Municipal Clerk
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