April 20, 4:30 p.m. NWPS Police Annex MINUTES

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1 NEW WESTMINSTER MUNICIPAL POLICE BOARD April 20, 4:30 p.m. NWPS Police Annex MINUTES PRESENT: Mayor Wayne Wright Chair Ms. Carol Ann Hart Ms. Karen Foss Mr. Kim Husband Mr. Ron Basran STAFF: Chief Constable L. Zapotichny Deputy Chief Constable D. Jones Inspector D. Walcott Inspector L. Stenerson Inspector P. Eastwood Mr. M. Wilson Ms. S. Gardner Secretary PRESENTATIONS CERTIFICATE AND LETTER OF APPRECIATION CST. CHARLES FORTIER Chief Zapotichny presented Cst. Fortier with a Certificate of Appreciation signed by Assistant Commissioner Bud Mercer, Chief Operating Officer of the Vancouver 2010 Integrated Security Unit. The certificate was in recognition of dedicated service in the performance of duties as a member of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay Security Team. 1. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA There were no additions to the agenda. 2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 2.1. March 16, 2010 Open Meeting Minutes

2 MOVED AND SECONDED (Husband/Hart) THAT: the Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board held March 16, 2010 be adopted. CARRIED 3. CORRESPONDENCE 3.1. CAPB Correspondence of Budget 2010 Highlights 3.2. Correspondence on the Strengthen of the Criminal Code against cyberbullying Correspondence on the Police Services Division s Training Bulletin Initiative Correspondence on the 2010 CAPB Conference Saint John, NB Aug Correspondence on the 2010 B.C. Crime Stoppers Conference May 6 8, Correspondence on Workshop on the Global Economic Downturn May 6 7, Items 3.1 to 3.6 received for information. 4. REPORTS 4.1. Police Board Members Verbal Update Karen Foss Attended the Crime Prevention Unit Volunteer Awards Banquet March 26 and the NWPS Mess Dinner on April 9 th. Victim Assistance Unit AGM scheduled for May 13. In support of the Victim Assistance Association the New Westminster Police Officers Association has volunteered to pay the annual VAU membership fees for Board members. Kim Husband On March 23 attended the Douglas College Award Reception and the Crime Prevention Unit Volunteer Awards Banquet on March 26. Minutes of NWPB April 20, 2010 Page 2 of 5

3 Ron Basran Attended the NWPS Mess Dinner on April 9 th. Extended thanks to everyone involved in organizing the event and special thanks to Leo Braniff for the Toast to Fallen Comrades. Carol Ann Hart Attended the NWPS Crime Prevention Unit Volunteer Award Banquet on 26 Mar, thanked Shelley Cole for organizing the event. On April 9 th attended the NWPS Annual Mess Dinner, thanked Insp. Stenerson and the organization committee for a great evening. Mayor Wright Attended as above. Chair Wright spoke of the Honour House Dedication on April 24 th. He remarked I believe this will be on of the highlights of my time as Mayor. Honour House, the first of its in in Canada will provide a refuge, a place of unity and composure for Canadian forces personnel, first responders and their families to stay while healing occurs at no cost to them. Honour House will officially open during Veteran s Week in November Police Board members congratulated the Mayor on this accomplishment Statistics Deputy Chief Jones There are positive trends taking place in the community due to a combination of efforts by the City and the police. Total Criminal Code statistics continue to decline. Statistics for 2009 reflect 6% decrease overall and down 5% year to date. 5. DIVISIONAL REPORTS 5.1. Patrol Division Inspector Walcott 5.2. Support Services Division Inspector Stenerson Minutes of NWPB April 20, 2010 Page 3 of 5

4 5.3. Administration Division A/Inspector Eastwood Retirements Sworn Sgt. I. Chu HR/Training Effective May 31, 2010 Cst. A. Munro Forensic Ident Unit Effective June 30, 2010 Sgt. L. Jackson Patrol Supervisor Effective August 31, 2010 Cst. S. Stewart IRSU Secondment Effective September 30, UNFINISHED / ONGOING BUSINESS 6.1. No business to report. 7. NEW BUSINESS 7.1. Policy Reviewed/Approved Delegated Authority Chief Constable Zapotichny Chief Zapotichny reported there are over 200 policies and procedures for the organization of which 26 were reviewed in the month of March. Chief Zapotichny referred to the monthly update on policies and procedures advising 26 polices were reviewed this month. He also noted there are over 200 policies and procedures within the organization. MOVED AND SECONDED (Husband/Foss) THAT: the Board accept the policies reviewed and approved by the Chief Constable. CARRIED Achievements /Successes Chief Zapotichny/Mark Wilson Reported on the accomplishments for 2009 Mr. Wilson provided a powerpoint presentation that highlighted the department s 2009 accomplishments. These achievements will be published as a four page report A Year In Review acknowledging the accomplishments and successes achieved by the organization and its members during the past year. Copies of a draft report were distributed Minutes of NWPB April 20, 2010 Page 4 of 5

5 to board members for their review. Distribution options will be discussed at the next Board meeting. 8. FOR INFORMATION / MISCELLANEOUS 8.1. New Release Mental Health Commission of Canada Information Bulletin Outstanding Warrants Restrictions June Information Host Cities for CAPB Conference for New Release Statement from Solicitor General Kash Heed CAPB PM Announces changes in Senior Rank News Paper Articles: Local helps out Olympian. News Release Drive by Shooting News Article Remains found in New Westminster. News Article One roadblock, two catches News Article Investigation continues into suspicious fire. News Article Block Watch: Keeping an eye on the Joneses. Items 8.2 to 8.6 received for information. ADJOURNMENT ON MOTION, the meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m. The next Regular meeting of the New Westminster Municipal Police Board will be held May 18, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. in the NWPS Annex. MAYOR WRIGHT CHAIR S. GARDNER RECORDING SECRETARY Minutes of NWPB April 20, 2010 Page 5 of 5