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Home My WebLink AboutCBRM Board of Police Commissioners Minutes November 23, 2022 Cape Breton Regional Municipality Board of Police Commissioners Minutes Wednesday, November 23, 2022 10:03 a.m. Council Chambers 2nd Floor, City Hall 320 Esplanade Sydney, NS The Municipal Clerk Called the Meeting to Order. Present: Commissioner Eldon MacDonald, Chair Commissioner Ken Tracey Commissioner Lorne Green Commissioner Lloyd Bailey, Citizen Appointee Commissioner Dale Deering-Bert, Citizen Appointee, Vice-Chair Commissioner Helen Luedee, Citizen Appointee Commissioner Noelle Gouthro, Provincial Appointee Staff. Police Chief Robert Walsh Deputy Police Chief Steve MacKinnon Deborah Campbell Ryan, Municipal Clerk Inspector Paul Muise Inspector Bill Turner Staff Sergeant Ken Routledge Staff Sergeant Keith Power Sergeant Barry Gordon Sergeant Angus Boudreau Constable Michael Byrne Constable Tamara Christmas Constable Ray Aitkens Desiree Magnus, Communications /PR Advisor Sharon MacSween, Senior Administrative Assistant Tanya Nicholson, Recording Secretary Absent: N/A CBRM Board of Police Commissioners 2 Minutes,November 23,2022 Approved March 29,2023 Board of Police Commissioners Summary of Decisions 1. Call to Order 2. Administration of the Oaths of Office for New Commissioners: The Municipal Clerk administered the Oaths of Office for the newly appointed members of the CBRM Board of Police Commissioners. 3. Election/Selection of Chair: Commissioner Eldon MacDonald was declared Chair of the Board of Police Commissioners. 4. Land Acknowledtement 5. Roll Call 6. Selection of Vice-Chair: Commissioner Dale Deering-Bert was declared Vice-Chair of the Board of Police Commissioners. 7. Approval of Agenda: Motion to approve the November 23, 2022, CBRM Board of Police Commissioners Agenda as presented. Carried. 8. Approval of Minutes: ➢ June 20, 2022 Motion to approve. Carried. 9. Divisional Reports: For information only. 10. Strategic Plan 2022-2025: The Communications/PR Advisor provided a presentation on the Strategic Plan. For information only. Continued... CBRM Board of Police Commissioners 3 Minutes,November 23,2022 Approved March 29,2023 Board of Police Commissioners Summary of Decisions (Cont'd) 11. Presentation of Lone Service Medals: The Police Chief presented Long Service Medals and honours to recipients in recognition of their years of service and dedication to the Community. Adjournment CBRM Board of Police Commissioners Minutes,November 23,2022 Approved March 29,2023 P a g c 4 1. Call to Order The Municipal Clerk called the meeting to order. 2. Administration of the Oaths of Office for New Commissioners: Deborah Campbell Ryan, Municipal Clerk, administered the Oaths of Office for the newly appointed members of the CBRM Board of Police Commissioners. 3. Election/Selection of Chair: The Municipal Clerk called for nominations for the Chair of the Police Commission, noting that as per the Committees RC4 Policy, the appointment of Chair shall be for a term of two consecutive years, and the Chair shall also represent CBRM on the NS Association of Police Governance Board. Once selected the Chair will then call for nominations for Vice Chair. Commissioner Dale Deering Bert nominated Commissioner Eldon MacDonald as Chair of the CBRM Board of Police Commissioners and Commissioner MacDonald accepted the nomination. The Municipal Clerk asked if there were any additional nominations for Chair. Hearing none, Commissioner Eldon MacDonald was declared Chair of the Board of Police Commissioners for a term of two years. 4. Land Acknowledtement 5. Roll Call 6. Selection of Vice-Chair The Chair called for nominations for the position of Vice-Chair of the Police Commission. Commissioner Lorne Green nominated Commissioner Dale Deering-Bert for Vice-Chair of the CBRM Board of Police Commissioners and Commissioner Deering-Bert accepted the nomination. The Chair asked if there were any further nominations. Hearing none, Commissioner Dale Deering-Bert was declared Vice-Chair of the Board of Police Commissioners. Continued... CBRM Board of Police Commissioners 5 Minutes,November 23,2022 Approved March 29,2023 7. Approval of Agenda Motion: Moved by Commissioner Green, seconded by Commissioner Bailey, to approve the November 23, 2022, CBRM Board of Police Commissioners Agenda as presented. Motion Carried. 8. Approval of Minutes: Motion: Moved by Commissioner Luedee, seconded by Commissioner Tracey, to approve the CBRM Board of Police Commissioners Minutes of: ➢ June 20, 2022 Motion Carried. 9. Divisional Reports —June 1, 2022, to November 15, 2022: Chair Eldon MacDonald called upon Inspector Bill Turner and Inspector Paul Muise to present the CBRPS Divisional and Operational Support Reports. Inspector Bill Turner reviewed the Divisional Report, noting the following: Hi2hli2hts and Initiatives • Five new Constables were sworn into service as a result of an ongoing recruitment campaign to fill existing vacancies and to maintain the complement of front-line officers keeping our communities safe. • Seven officers were promoted within the police service to fill positions of Sergeant and Staff Sergeant. • Police Service Dog (PSD) "Chip" began service in June 2022 following the retirement of PSD Dakota who joined CBRPS in 2012. Chip will serve alongside his partner, K9 Dog Handler, Constable Dale McLean. The K9 Unit is a crucial part of police operations, helping to locate lost persons, track lost or stolen items and suspects, detect illegal drugs, firearms and ammunition and also to assist officers on patrol, in drug enforcement and emergency response. Continued... CBRM Board of Police Commissioners 6 Minutes,November 23,2022 Approved March 29,2023 Divisional Reports—June 1,2022, to November 15,2022 (Cont'd): • Participated in the I Ph annual Special Olympics Truck Convoy in Dartmouth. Special Olympics is the international charity of choice of the Law Enforcement Community, and this is the largest fundraising event for Special Olympics in Nova Scotia. This year there were 217 vehicles participating, helping to raise over $136,000 for Special Olympics. Our Police Service worked collaboratively with all other police services in the province to provide traffic support for this very worthwhile event. • Participated in Operation Impact 2022, a national campaign to raise awareness about risky driving behaviours including speed, seatbelt use, impaired driving, and distracted driving. Through checkpoints police checked over 5000 vehicles and issued 130 tickets. • Through a Memorandum of Agreement with Parks Canada, CBRPS provided an officer to patrol Parks Canada properties to ensure visitor safety, enforce applicable laws and liaise with the community, beginning in June and continuing through September. Divisions: North/Central/East • Training • Patrols • Lockup • Membertou • K-9 Unit • School Liaison Officers Inspector Paul Muise reported on the following: 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 Continued... CBRM Board of Police Commissioners 7 Minutes,November 23,2022 Approved March 29,2023 Divisional Reports—June 1,2022, to November 15,2022 (Cont'd): After discussion, the Chair thanked the Inspectors for their reports. For information only. 10. Strategic Plan: Desiree Magnus, Communications/PR Advisor, provided a presentation on the Strategic Plan 2022-2025 highlighting the following: Guiding Principles Organizational Chart Strategic Priorities • Delivering Services to the Community Valued Human Resources • Ensuring Effective Partnerships • Pursuing Financial Stability In response to Commissioner Lloyd Bailey's request, Ms. Magnus indicated that she would include the Police Commission in the Organization Chart and note the Commission's responsibilities with respect to the Police Service in the Strategic Plan and include page numbering in the document. Following the presentation, the Chair thanked Ms. Magnus for providing the presentation. For information only. 11. Presentation of Lone Service Medals: Police Chief Robert Walsh welcomed the new Commissioners and congratulated Chair MacDonald and Vice-Chair Deering-Bert on their appointment to the Board of Police Commissioners. Police Chief Walsh extended congratulations on behalf of Mayor Amanda McDougall to the award recipients as she was not able to attend the presentation ceremony. Desiree Magnus, Communications / PR Advisor then proceeded to announce the names of the recipients and the presentation of the Long Service Medals by Chief Walsh were made to the following officers in recognition of their years of service and dedication to the Community: Continued... CBRM Board of Police Commissioners 8 Minutes,November 23,2022 Approved March 29,2023 Presentation of Long Service Medals (Cont'd): Constable Michael Byrne: 25 years Constable Tamara Christmas: 25 years Staff Sergeant Ken Routledge: 25 years Constable Ray Aitkens: 15 years Police Chief Walsh presented Sergeant Barry Gordon with a service recognition award on behalf of the Cape Breton Regional Police Service in acknowledgement of his 45 years of dedicated service and commitment to public safety. The Chief noted that Sergeant Gordon was in his 47th year of service but they did not have the opportunity over COVID-19 pandemic restrictions to do the presentation earlier. For information only. Adiourned at 10:44 a.m. Commissioner Eldon MacDonald Deborah Campbell Ryan Chair Municipal Clerk /tcn