March 2012 Minutes - London Police Service - City of London

LONDON POLICE SERVICES BOARDMINUTES OF THE PUBLIC MEETINGThursday, March 22, 2012Commencing at 1:10 p.m.Boardroom, Police HeadquartersPRESENT:M. Deeb, Chair; J. Eberhard, Vice Chair; Members: J. Fontana, J. Bryant,P. Paolatto; B. Duncan, Chief of Police; B. Shea, Deputy Chief of Operations;J. Pare, Deputy Chief of Administration; P. Strickland, Board Solicitor; J. Foster,Administrator.ALSO PRESENT:Detective Superintendent B. Merrylees; Superintendent B. Carrothers;Superintendent S. Williams; Detective Inspector K. Heslop; Inspector S. Goodine;Inspector B. Chantler; Inspector K. O’Callaghan; Inspector R. Hettinga; InspectorL. Sutherland; Director of Financial Services, K. Darling; Director of LegalServices, B. Brown; Staff Sergeant I. Riddell; Sergeant L. Prelazzi; Sergeant D.Price; Sergeant M. Marcellin; Detective S. Travis; Detective G. Mayea; ConstableA. Pfeffer; L. Heslop, Supervisor LPS Victim Services; Constable D. Rivest, MediaOfficer; Constable K. Steeves; Constable S. Sussex, Constable J. Reynolds; H.Brown, Quartermaster Stores; D. Harriss, Property Clerk; W. Acton, VanierChildren’s Services; M. Couture, Salvation Army; J. Jackson and J. Wills, City ofLondon; D. Rivas Arteaga (former co-op student) and members of the public andthe media.1. Meeting Called to Order2. Disclosure of Interest – NoneChair Deeb took a moment to speak about the March 17 th and 18 th events whichoccurred on Fleming Drive, just off the Fanshawe College Campus. Heexpressed that people must be accountable for their actions. The Board is veryproud of the way in which the incident was handled and contained by theService, recognizing that outcomes to person and property could have beenmuch worse if the LPS had not responded the way they did. Looting andfatalities could have occurred, however due to the efforts of the London PoliceService, this was prevented.Public Minutes – March 22, 2012 Page 1

Chair Deeb explained that moments like this define the character andprofessionalism of a police service. He also stated that it cannot always be left tothe police to manage people’s social conscience. He thanked the Chief and allmembers of the LPS for their efforts. The Board has received many emails andtelephone calls of support from the community and is more than proud of theLondon Police Service for the way in which they handled an extremelydangerous and volatile situation.3. Introduction of Addendum Items and New BusinessChair Deeb called for inclusion of a special presentation by Salvation Army SpecialEvents Coordinator, Mike Couture.Mr. Couture presented an award to Dana Harriss, the wife of late LPS InspectorRick Harriss who passed away suddenly more than one year ago. InspectorHarriss was an avid supporter of the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Drive andvolunteered many hours manning kettles and organizing LPS officers to volunteer.One year after her husband’s death, Dana organized a run/walk fundraiser whichmany LPS members participated in. Significant dollars were raised in the run andtoday, Mr. Couture thanked Dana for her husband’s significant and extensivecontribution to the Salvation Army and presented Dana with a plaque in herhusband’s memory.Chair Deeb also called for inclusion of an additional New Business Item for thePublic Agenda, raised by P. Paolatto:• Cost RecoveryMOVED BY:Seconded by:P. PaolattoJ. Eberhard“That the Board add the Salvation Army presentation and an item related tocost recovery to today’s Public Agenda.”CARRIED4. Promotions:Inspector Kelly O’Callaghan and Chief Duncan presented Acting Detective SeanTravis to the Rank of Detective, and presented him with his new badge.Public Minutes – March 22, 2012 Page 2

5. RAPP/TAPP PresentationChair Deeb introduced Wendy Acton of Vanier Children’s Services.Wendy provided a presentation related to the RAPP/TAPP program.RAPP = Referrals to Alternative Pathways ProgramTAPP = The Arson Prevention ProgramThe program began as a 3-year pilot project for London and Middlesex Countyfunded by the Federal Ministry of Public Safety - National Crime PreventionCentre. The target population for the program was children under the age of 12years coming to the attention of police and fire services, with the intention ofdiverting them from further antisocial behavior that would result in criminalcharges after they turn 13 years of age. As of November 1, 2011, 94 familieshad received RAPP-TAPP-C services from Vanier.The program has now concluded however due to the success of the program,Vanier has continued to provide “assertive outreach” to any youth who come totheir attention and are labeled as high risk.Chair Deeb thanked Ms. Acton for attending the meeting and relaying theprogram’s successes to the Board, and noted that he has a deep appreciation forthe services Vanier provides.J. Fontana congratulated Ms. Action on this fabulous early intervention program.6. Passport to Prosperity Employer Champion Award - VerbalKathryn Tull, Youth Projects Manager, Passport to Prosperity, Workforce Planningand Development Board introduced Dr. James Koropatnick, Provincial PartnershipCouncil Member & Professor and Director at Cancer Research LaboratoryProgram, London Regional Cancer Program. Dr. Koropatnick noted that theawards committee was eager to present London Police Service with this award asthey stood out from others as leaders in such initiatives. As a memento of today’spresentations, and to symbolize the work LPS has done to lead the way in theseinitiatives, Dr. Koropatnick presented Chief Duncan with an Innukshuk.Dr. Koropatnick recognized representatives of London Police Service:• Chief Bradley S. Duncan• Sergeant Marcel Marcellin, Diversity Officer, Executive Administration• Sergeant Lino Prelazzi, Administrative Sergeant, Human ResourcesBranchPublic Minutes – March 22, 2012 Page 3

and presented them with certificates.Chief Duncan recognized LPS members who were former participants of theseprograms:• Sergeant Dwayne Price (former P.E.A.C.E student)• Constable Ken Steeves (former co-op student)• Constable Jeni Reynolds (former P.E.A.C.E student)• Helena Brown, Quartermaster Stores (former co-op student)and recognized Daniel Rivas Arteaga, a former co-op student who worked in LPS’sGeneral Investigation Section, for his contribution to the London Police Service.Chair Deeb invited visitors to leave the meeting now if they wished to do so.7. Approval of Minutes of February, 2012 MeetingMOVED BY:Seconded by:J. FontanaJ. Eberhard“That the Minutes of the February 16, 2012 Public meeting be adopted aspresented.”CARRIED8. MOU – Strathroy Caradoc Police, Use of LPS Firing RangeMOVED BY:Seconded by:J. FontanaJ. Eberhard“That the London Police Services Board enters into a Memorandum ofUnderstanding with the Strathroy-Caradoc Police Service for the purpose ofutilizing the LPS range for training purposes with an annual fee of $750.00 tocover associated operating expenses.”CARRIEDPublic Minutes – March 22, 2012 Page 4

9. Adequacy Standards Reports:MOVED BY:Seconded by:J. BryantP. Paolatto“That the Board receive the Adequacy Standards Mandatory Board Reportstitled: 2011 Joint Forces Operations Report and 2011 Internal Task ForcesReport, as submitted by Deputy Chief Shea, for informational purposes.”CARRIED10. Human Resources ReportMOVED BY:Seconded by:P. PaolattoJ. Bryant“That the Board receive the following Human Resource matters, assubmitted by Inspector S. Goodine, for the period ending March 22, 2012:APPOINTMENTS:CADET: 3 – Effective February 27, 2012CIVILIAN: 1 – Effective March 1, 2012Garage Attendant (temporary)RETIREMENT:CIVILIAN: 1 – Effective: April 30, 2012Garage Attendant”CARRIEDPublic Minutes – March 22, 2012 Page 5

11. Statistics ReportDeputy Chief Shea noted a 15% decrease in break and enter crimes reported,contrasting a 20% increase in 2011.MOVED BY:Seconded by:J. BryantJ. Eberhard“That the Board receive the Monthly Statistical Report, as submitted byDeputy Chief Shea for informational purposes, for the period endingFebruary 29, 2012.”CARRIED12. Revenue Offsetting Personnel Costs ReportMOVED BY:Seconded by:J. FontanaJ. Eberhard“That the Board receives the monthly Revenue Offsetting Personnel CostsReport for March, 2012 as presented by Deputy Chief Pare, forinformational purposes.”CARRIED13. Public Sector Salary Disclosure for 2011Deputy Chief Pare reported that 21 of the 114 LPS members listed would not beincluded in this list if not for hire-ons (which are paid for by a third party with100% cost recovery for the LPS). This represents 18% of the list of 114 LPSmembers.It was also noted that London has the lowest percentage of members on the listas compared to their Big 12 counterparts.MOVED BY:Seconded by:J. FontanaP. Paolatto“That the Board receives the report titled: Public Sector Salary Disclosure,as presented by Deputy Chief Pare, for informational purposes.”CARRIEDPublic Minutes – March 22, 2012 Page 6

14. Disposition of Unclaimed MoneyMOVED BY:Seconded by:J. BryantJ. Eberhard“That the Board receives the report titled: Disposition of UnclaimedMoney, as presented by Deputy Chief Pare, for informational purposes.”CARRIED15. 2011 Year End Position and Reserve Fund BalancesVice Chair J. Eberhard asked Deputy Chief Pare if the Board earns interest onthese reserve funds and he replied “yes”.MOVED BY:Seconded by:J. EberhardP. Paolatto“That the London Police Services Board confirm a year end contribution inthe amount of $285,200 to the Sick Leave Reserve Fund and $553,566.92 tothe Unfunded Liability Reserve and further that the Board acknowledgereceipt of year end balances of Reserve Funds.”CARRIED16. Divisional Presentation: Criminal Investigation DivisionDetective Greg Mayea, officer-in-charge of the Street Gang Unit, provided apowerpoint presentation to the Board pertaining to LPS’s Street Gang Unit.Public Minutes – March 22, 2012 Page 7

17. New BusinessNew Business Item raised by P. Paolatto during Public Agenda Item # 3, CostRecovery, was discussed.P. Paolatto raised the issue of cost recovery in the wake of the Fleming Drive riotof March 17 th /18 th , 2012 asking LPS Executive if there are any cost recoverymechanisms for requesting restitution, either through initiating legal actionagainst the offenders or parents of the offenders, or otherwise?Chief Duncan advised that there are some measures in place to requestrestitution, noting that repairs to cruisers alone are now estimated at $55,000 andovertime costs were tremendous as a result of expending a significant number ofadditional officers. Chief Duncan advised that he concurs with P. Paolatto’srecommendation for the Board to pursue cost recovery for the March 17 th /18 thincidents on Fleming Drive.J. Fontana expressed his support for seeking cost recovery as a result of theseincidents, noting that he does not feel that taxpayers should have to pay for this.Chair Deeb asked if there was a motion to be brought forward that would havethe LPSB Chair seek out ways that cost recovery could take place.MOVED BY:Seconded by:P. PaolattoJ. Fontana“That the Board seeks to evaluate viable cost recovery avenues inresponse to the March 17 th and 18 th , 2012 events in the Fleming Drive areaof London.”CARRIED18. Date of Next Meeting – Thursday April 26, 2012 at 1:00 p.m.Public Minutes – March 22, 2012 Page 8

19. AdjournmentMOVED BY:Seconded by:P. PaolattoJ. Bryant“That the Board adjourn the Public portion of its meeting.”CARRIEDTime Noted: 2:35 p.m.Adopted and passed this 26 th day of April, 2012._____________________________Michael Deeb, ChairPublic Minutes – March 22, 2012 Page 9