legally speaking - Justice Institute of British Columbia

completely eliminated as there is always a
possibility that the arrestee will break free and
seek to use a weapon in the immediate vicinity.
A search intended to lessen that possibility falls
within the valid objectives of the criminal justice
system.
As well, it was legitimate for [the officer] to be
concerned about a vehicle that might contain
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firearms being towed to a relatively insecure
storage facility. If there were firearms is the
vehicle, and if those firearms fell into the wrong
hands, then the public would be at risk. [paras.
49-50]
Complete case available at www.courts.gov.bc.ca
JIBC ALUMNI COMING SOON!
Many of you will have fond – or at least vivid - memories of your formative training experiences prior to
becoming a police officer. For many of you those recollections are unforgettable, but distant. We came to
policing with diverse backgrounds, training and experience, but we bonded through common experiences and
challenges. Many of us have developed life-long friendships and connections. In some cases as a result of
assignment duties, family commitments and the like, we have drifted apart. We sincerely look forward to your
support in helping us to establish an organization of a Justice Institute of British Columbia Police Alumni, not
only to help people to stay connected, but also to reconnect.
Through an alumni organization we can keep everyone informed about new developments in policing,
educational programs, and upcoming events. This will be an amazing opportunity to build and rekindle
relationships and expand knowledge through networking. Despite the name, this is not limited to alumni of
JIBC. There are many members who received training at the BC Police College and other predecessor
organizations to the JIBC and we are encouraging them all to become members.
The objects of the JIBC Police Alumni are being defined but will include keeping members informed about
what is happening at the JIBC, such as new developments in policing and educational programs, including the
new graduate certificates in Criminal Investigation and Intelligence.
We also hope the JIBC Police Alumni will be able to access and develop the legions of outstanding untapped
policing leaders and mentors who represent policing at its best. In this regard, we hope to encourage many
opportunities for our alumni, such as encouraging and mentoring new police recruits, promoting educational
excellence, and reaching out to our communities to support policing education and to show policing in a
positive light.
A further object will be to support education and training. We hope to encourage a variety of opportunities for
lifelong learning, such as a new motorcycle course and a Bachelor’s degree program, to name a few. We
believe that by working together in diverse ways we can foster a spirit of loyalty and pride in our association
and make a positive difference in the world.
Please contact - if you are interested.
Linda Stewart John Pennant Mike Trump
lstewart@jibc.ca jpennant@jibc.ca mtrump@jibc.ca
Stay posted for further information in upcoming newsletters.