MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC MEETING OF THE WINDSOR POLICE SERVICES BOARD HELD ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2013, 1:00 PM WINDSOR POLICE HEADQUARTERS, BOARDROOM, FOURTH FLOOR PRESENT: Mayor Eddie Francis, Chair Chief Albert Frederick Ms. Toni Scislowski, Vice Chair Deputy Chief Vince Power Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, Member Deputy Chief Rick Derus Mr. Michael Ray, Member Superintendent Mike Langlois Inspector Tom Crowley Ms. Susan Hirota, City Legal Counsel S/Sgt. Geoff Dunmore P.C. Larry Hartley RECORDER: Mrs. Donna Heimann, Administrative Assistant SECTION 1 1. CALL TO ORDER The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:05 p.m. 2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF None. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Moved by Councillor Gignac, seconded by Mr. Ray and carried to approve the agenda as presented. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Councillor Gignac, seconded by Mr. Ray and carried to approve the Minutes of the Regular Public meeting held January 24, 2013. 5. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 6. DELEGATIONS SECTION 2 1. NEW BUSINESS A. Election of Chair/Members of WPSB 2013 Finance Committee Ms. Scislowski nominated Mr. Ray to the Finance Committee, seconded by Councillor Gignac, ACCLAIMED.
B. Statement of Claim of Dorothy Nesbeth, Court File No. CV13-18880; and Statement of Defence & Offer to Settle Moved by Councillor Gignac, seconded by Ms. Scislowski and carried to note and file. C. Statement of Claim WPSB ats DeRose, Court File No. CV12-17906 Moved by Ms. Scislowski, seconded by Mr. Ray and carried to note and file. SECTION 3 1. REPORTS A. Crime Statistics January 2013 & Annual 2012 Deputy Chief Power reviewed the annual 2012 crime statistics in conjunction with the S3/1D report and provided the highlights. In response to Board questions, Chief Frederick explained three programs WPS is involved in regarding youth in our community; the programs provide a total approach or continuum for the young citizens of our City. The Safety Village targets young children and is a health and safety related program. The V.I.P. program is geared to grade 6 students and addresses such topics as peer pressure, bullying and drugs. The High School Liaison program is a relationship building program which has been extremely successful; there are three officers involved in this program. The officers are in the high schools daily. Ms. Scislowski commented on the reformation of the C.O.A.S.T. (Crisis Outreach and Support Team) in conjunction with Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital to provide a proactive response to mental health issues in the City. Superintendent Langlois reported he is finalizing the MOU; two officers are assigned and are in the process of setting up protocols. Mr. Ray reported that regarding drug enforcement, the former Chair of the OAPSB made a presentation to the Federal Public Safety Committee regarding the cost to municipalities of enforcing federal laws, noting that municipalities are not receiving proper compensation. Chief Frederick noted that as a border city, additional funding would be welcome. Moved by Councillor Gignac, seconded by Ms. Scislowski and carried to note and file the reports B. Crime Stoppers January 2013 Moved by Ms. Scislowski, seconded by Councillor Gignac and carried to note and file the report 2
C. Professional Standards Branch Reports January 2013 Monthly/Year-to-Date Internal/External Recognition Moved by Councillor Gignac, seconded by Ms. Scislowski and carried to note and file the reports D. 2012 Crime Statistics Patrol and Investigations Moved by Councillor Gignac, seconded by Ms. Scislowski and carried to note and file the reports E. Use of Force, 2012 Annual Report Chief Frederick reported that by legislation the WPS is required to report annually to the Board on Use of Force. Inspector Crowley provided an overview of the report, noting there has been a reduction in a number of force categories compared to 2011. He reported that all 5 incidents of discharged firearms were done to put down animals. Ms. Scislowski commented on the reduction in injuries in 2012, noting that the number of injuries were less than half that of 2008. She complimented WPS on this reduction and feels it is a reflection of a good training program. Moved by Ms. Scislowski, seconded by Councillor Gignac and carried to note and file the report F. Human Rights Project Charter Ms. Scislowski reported that a Sponsor Group meeting is scheduled for March 18, 2013. An update will be done and a year-end report is forthcoming. There is approximately one year left in the program. Moved by Councillor Gignac, seconded by Mr. Ray and carried to receive the update. G. Project Accountability There was nothing to report at this time. H. Vision, Mission, Values Implementation Plan Update Moved by Ms. Scislowski, seconded by Councillor Gignac and carried to note and file the update 3
SECTION 4 1. POLICY SECTION 5 1. SERVICE BUDGET/FINANCIAL MATTERS/BOARD ACCOUNTS A. Accounts Payable (under $1,000) Elias Deli (January mtg) $ 100.80 Tim Hortons (January mtg) 16.60 Elias Deli (February mtg) 78.48 Moved by Councillor Gignac, seconded by Mr. Ray and carried to receive B. Accounts Payable (over $1,000) Windsor Police Service (reimbursement for Auxiliary dinner) $4,296.99 Moved by Councillor Gignac, seconded by Mr. Ray and carried to approve C. Accounts Receivable City of Windsor (transfer from 2012 Budget to WPS Board $41,000.00 Money market account re: Rewards) Moved by Ms. Scislowski, seconded by Councillor Gignac and carried to receive D. CIBC Notification of Increase in Bank Account Fees Moved by Mr. Ray, seconded by Ms. Scislowski and carried to receive E. 2012 WPSB Revenue & Expense Statement Moved by Mr. Ray, seconded by Ms. Scislowski and carried to receive F. Request from A-List Event Designs The Board was in receipt of a request from the above company to re-issue a cheque which was originally issued on June 1, 2010 but was never cashed. Moved by Mr. Ray, seconded by Ms. Scislowski and carried to re-issue a cheque in the amount of $1,469.00 to A-List Event Designs. 4
SECTION 6 1. PERSONNEL MATTERS/MULTICULTURAL RECRUITMENT/LABOUR RELATIONS A. Strength Replenishment Civilian Personnel Moved by Councillor Gignac, seconded by Ms. Scislowski and carried as follows. the Windsor Police Services Board approves the appointment of Mrs. Andrea McLeod to a full time position on a 60 day probationary basis. B. Strength Replenishment Civilian Personnel Moved by Ms. Scislowski, seconded by Mr. Ray and carried as follows. the Windsor Police Services Board approves the appointment of Mr. Bryan Anderson to a full time position on a 60 day probationary basis. C. Special Constable Appointment Windsor Police Service Moved b Mr. Ray, seconded by Councillor Gignac and carried as follows. the Windsor Police Services Board approves the appointment of the following named Special Constable: Christopher NAKLIE D. Special Constable Appointments Windsor Police Service Moved by Councillor Gignac, seconded by Ms. Scislowski and carried to endorse the following resolution previously approved by e-mail poll. the Windsor Police Services Board approves the appointment of the following named permanent part-time Special Constables on a probationary basis effective February 24, 2013. Chad RUNDLE Georgeo ABDUL-AHAD E. Strength Replenishment Civilian Personnel Chief Frederick reported that Cadet Adam Langlois is the son of Superintendent Mike Langlois. Moved by Councillor Gignac, seconded by Ms. Scislowski and carried to endorse the following resolution previously approved by e-mail poll. 5
the following named be hired as Police Cadets on a probationary basis effective February 24, 2013. Tyler MILLMAN Ljubomir KOVACEVIC Adam LANGLOIS Moved by Councillor Gignac, seconded by Ms. Scislowski and carried as follows. the following named be hired as a Police Cadet on a probationary basis effective May 5, 2013. Scott MCLAUGHLIN F. Windsor Police Service Retirement Effective January 31, 2013: Constable Stewart DeVreker, 19 years 1 month service Moved by Councillor Gignac, seconded by Ms. Scislowski and carried to receive as information. SECTION 7 1. PLANT/EQUIPMENT/PHYSICAL RESOURCES SECTION 8 1. READING/INFORMATION & GOVERNMENT MATTERS A. Letter of Appreciation from Windsor Regional Hospital to WPS Civilian Personnel B. Letter of Appreciation from Greater Essex County District School Board re: PC Akpata C. Niagara PSB January 2013 Newsletter D. Ontario Cabinet Bulletin, February 11, 2013 E. Letter of Appreciation from The Safety Village to the Board F. Waterloo Regional E-mail re: Mental Health Enhanced Crisis Team partnership G. All Chiefs Memos: Age Identifier for Ontario Driver s Licence Basic Constable Training Program Domestic Violence Coordinators Training Conference Posting for Chief of Police Gananoque PS Auditing in a Law Enforcement Organization Course VICLAS Annual Report Amendments to Equipment and Use of force Regulation and Guideline re: Acoustic Hailing Devices 6
DNA Destruction Posting for Deputy Chief of Police Niagara Regional Moved by Ms. Scislowski, seconded by Councillor Gignac and carried to note and file the correspondence SECTION 9 1. O.A.P.S.B. COMMUNICATIONS/BOARD MATTERS A. OAPSB E-mail re: Change of Leadership B. University of Windsor Invitation to Faculty of Law Awards Celebration, Wednesday, March 20, 2013, 3:30 5:30 p.m. Moved by Ms. Scislowski, seconded by Mr. Ray and carried to note and file the above documents. 2. UPCOMING EVENTS/MEETINGS/CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS Police Week, May 13 18, 2013 WPS Auxiliary Swearing-In Ceremony, Thursday, May 16 th, 5 pm, Courtroom #1 Next Regular Public meeting: March 28, 2013 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 1:33 p.m. MRS. DONNA HEIMANN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT APPROVED THIS 28 th DAY OF MARCH, 2013. MAYOR EDDIE FRANCIS, CHAIR WINDSOR POLICE SERVICES BOARD 7