March 2012 Minutes - London Police Service - City of London

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