New CACP Members
Active
Deputy Chief Scott Burns
Superintendent Graham Burnside
Acting Inspector Gregory Cooper
Chief Superintendent Pierre Perron
Associate
Mr. Bill Stephens
Ms. Dung-Chi Tran
Life
Superintendent Michael Burns (Rtd)
Commissioner Julian Fantino (Rtd)
Chief Murray Faulkner (Rtd),
Deputy Chief Sue O'Sullivan (Rtd)
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Did you Know?
By 1912 the Chief Constables' Association of Canada claimed roughly one hundred members, 60% from Ontario, 16% from Quebec, 20% from the West and less than 4% from the Maritimes
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CACP Initiatives
Board of Directors Meeting Highlights, August 21, 2010
1) Government Relations & Strategic Communications
It was moved by the Board that Mr. Tim Smith be contracted from September 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010 to provide the CACP with government relations and communications services.
2) Canadian Law Enforcement Forum (Non-Lethal Force Options) - Special Purpose Committee
Chief Tom Kaye, Chair of the CLEF Committee, presented an update to the Board. It was moved that the Canadian Law Enforcement Forum become the twentieth Standing Committee of the CACP.
3) National Firearms Policing Strategy
A lengthy discussion took place and it was moved by the Board that the National Firearms Policing Strategy and Resolution be approved and presented to the membership for their approval. On Monday, August 23, 2010, Resolution 2010-01 was adopted.
CACP Governance - Special Purpose Committee
A/Commr. Peter German, Co-Chair of the CACP Governance Special Purpose Committee, presented to the Board a proposed Governance Model which reduces the size of the Board by three and of the Executive by three. It was also proposed that Provincial Chiefs of Police Associations appoint all Board members except for the President and the Board identify, from within, two Vice-Presidents and the Secretary Treasurer. The only person to be elected would be the President.
A lengthy discussion took place and numerous comments and recommendations were tabled. It was moved by the Board that the Committee's proposed model be accepted in principal, with consideration to Board recommendations and presented to the membership on Monday, August 23, 2010 for information and consultation purposes.
CACP Website Enhancement -
Government Bills and Parliament Hill Updates
In the Fall of 2009, Chief Armand LaBarge requested the Executive Director to post Government Bills that Parliament will address in the Fall and Winter which would relate to the CACP. With the support of Mrs. Ruth Montgomery and Mr. Tim Smith, the Executive Director reported that the CACP website has posted Government and Private Member Bills, their status and a summary of parliamentary activities that would be of interest to the CACP membership.
Administrative Reports
2009 - 2010 Audit Report: Dir. Mario Harel, Chair of the CACP Audit Committee, presented a review of the Auditor's report. The report was approved by the Board. (Auditor's report available upon request to the CACP National Office)
2010 - 2011 Draft Operating Budget: The Secretary Treasurer, Dir. Gen. Debra Frazer, presented the 2010 - 2011 Draft Budget. The Board approved the Budget for presentation to the membership. (Copy of Budget available upon request to the CACP National Office)
Proposed 2011 - 2012 Membership Fees: It was moved that the Active and Associate membership fees remain the same, at the rate of $375. (Note: Membership fees have not been increased since 2002)
Nominations Report: D/Dir. Gen. Steven Chabot (Rtd), Chair of the Nominations Process, tabled his report. The Board accepted the Chair's report and directed him to present the report to the membership on August 23, 2010.
Membership Report: The Executive Director presented an analysis of the CACP membership to the Board. As of August 4, 2010, the CACP membership is composed of: 431 Active members (169 Chiefs and Deputy Chiefs, 88 RCMP, 19 OPP, 19 Sûreté du Québec, 7 Military, 110 Senior Officers, 19 Civilian members) and 115 Associate members and 490 Life Members.
National Police Service
The Chair of the National Police Service Committee, A/Commr. Peter Henschel, accompanied by D/Commr. Tim Killam, presented to the Board the financial status of services provided by the RCMP to provincial, municipal, and contracted police services in Canada. It was moved by the Board that a Special Purpose Committee, chaired by A/Commr. Peter Henschel and Chief Richard Hanson, be established to review all National Police Services provided.
The Committee's purpose is:
· Sustainability of National Police Services
· Pan-Canadian public policy issues
· Determine the role and mandate of the CACP NPS Committee
Delegations who appeared before the Board
Law Amendments Committee (LAC)
· Co-Chairs Mr. Vince Westwick and D/Chief Murray Stooke spoke on the issues of:
o Justice Efficiency Group
o Ward Intervention
o 3rd Annual Criminal Justice Reform Symposium,
January 14-15, 2011
o Disclosure Survey
o Barros Intervention - approved by the Board
o Air India Report
Canadian Police Research Centre (CPRC)
· Mr. Steve Palmer and Chief Clive Weighill
National Joint Committee (NJC)
· C/Supt. Didier Deramond, Chair of the NJC, presented the Committee's annual report.
Special Olympics Canada
· Mr. Neil Glasburg, Chair of Special Olympics Canada
· Ms. Deborah Bright, President and CEO of Special Olympics Canada
Police Information and Statistics Committee (POLIS)
· D/Chief Sue O'Sullivan (Rtd), appeared before the Board to discuss POLIS issues.
Amber Alert
· S/Sgt. Monique Perras updated the Board on the status of the Amber Alert Program in Canada with examples of successes and future plans.
Endorsements
The Board of Directors provided the CACP endorsements to:
1) Canada Safety Council's National Campaign to Increase Awareness of
Firearms Safety in the Home
2) Canadian Police Knowledge Programs
1. Firearm Identification
2. Firearm Registry
3. Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC)
3) OACP Resolution 2010-08, Pension Equity
4) OACP Resolution 2010-09, Increasing Standards of Effectiveness for
Wireless Enhanced 911 Service for all Canadians
The Board meeting commenced at 0800 hrs and concluded at 1800 hrs. Minutes of the meeting will be posted on the CACP website in draft form by October 1, 2010.
2010-2011 CACP Board of Directors: 6th VP of CACP
In March 2010, the Board approved the appointment of a 6th Vice President to the Board of Directors. At the CACP Annual General Meeting on August 25, 2010, A/Commr. Peter German was nominated and accepted as the 6th VP. Since A/Commr. German held the British Columbia Provincial seat at the Board, C/Const. Jim Chu was nominated and accepted as the BC Provincial Director.
CACP Schedule
September 25
Chief Blair, President of the CACP, is scheduled to attend the Police & Peace Officer's Memorial in Ottawa, ON.
September 30
CACP delegation is to meet with Public Safety Assistant Deputy Minister Richard Wex and staff to discuss the CACP position on Conducted Energy Weapons (CEWs), Interoperability-Radio, Emergency Measures and Lawful Access.
September 30
Chief Murray Faulkner's Retirement Dinner will be held in London, ON.
October 5
Special Purpose Committee on Governance is scheduled to meet in Toronto, ON.
October 6 - 7
Professional Standards Committee scheduled to meet in Montreal, QC. The Executive Director will attend to assist with the reestablishment of the committee.
October 12
Crime Prevention Coalition Steering Committee is scheduled to meet in Ottawa, ON. The objective of the meeting is to design the Family Violence Conference Program, tentatively scheduled for March 2011.
October 13
Special Purpose Committee on Research Foundation Renewal is scheduled to meet in Toronto, ON.
2010 CACP Annual Conference, Edmonton, AB
Statistics:
- 315 Delegates
- 50 Companions
- 7 Youths
- 193 Exhibits
- 139 Exhibit Companies
- 30 Exhibit Companies (58 exhibitor booths) registered for the CACP 2011 Annual Conference in Windsor, ON
- 41 Sponsor Companies
- 18 tickets purchased for the Opening Ceremonies
- 29 tickets purchased for the Edmonton Provincial Night
- 15 tickets purchased for the Gala
Dignitaries:
- Premier Ed Stelmach, Premier of Alberta
- Honourable Rob Nicholson, Minister of Justice
- General Walter Natynczyk, Chief of the Defence Staff, Canadian Forces
- Chief William Bratton (Rtd), LA Sherriff's Department
- Colonel Tim Grubb, Canadian Provost Marshal
- Chief Bruce Burrell, Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC)
- Mr. Trevor Maslyk, Emergency Medical Services Chiefs of Canada (EMSCC)
- Commissioner William Elliott, RCMP
- Mr. Neil Glasburg, Special Olympics Canada
CACP National Office Presentations:
- CACP/Motorola Award - Excellence in Emergency Preparedness
- CACP Nominations Committee Report
- CACP Resolutions Committee Report
- CACP Constitutional Renewal -Special Purpose Committee Meeting
- CACP National Firearms Policing Strategy
- Institute for Strategic International Studies (ISIS 2011)
- Virtual Front Counter for Online Criminal Record Checks
- Order of Merit of the Police Force
- CPKN - Advancing the Learning Experience
- How Intelligence-led Policing is Driving a Step Change in International Law Enforcement: What Happens When Data Fusion Drives Investigations
- Canadian Law Enforcement Forum: CACP Special Purpose Committee on Non-Lethal Force Options
- Information Sharing Between Law Enforcement Agencies: Using Technology to Get Way Past the Obstacles
- CACP Ethics Committee - Professionalism in Policing
- Improving, Accelerating and Securing Police Services through Adobe Technology
- Traffic Safety
- Police Officer Involved in Impaired Driving - Issues and Best Practices in Prevention
- Special Olympics Canada
- BlackBerry for Law Enforcement & Public Safety
- Quality Information Sharing Supports Quality Decision-Making
- Social Media "What are We Afraid Of?" and "What Is It and Who Is Using It?"
Acknowledgments:
- Host Chiefs:
- Chief Mike Boyd, Edmonton Police Service
- D/Commr. Rod Knecht, RCMP
- Conference Coordinators:
- Insp. Teri Uhryn, Edmonton Police Service
- Insp. Bob Hassel, Edmonton Police Service
- Insp. Rick Grosul, RCMP
- CACP National Office Staff involved in the Conference and on site:
- Ms. Veronica Lahti, CACP
- Ms. Sara Sowieta, CACP
- Ms. Magda Mitilineos, CACP
- Mrs. Ruth Montgomery, CACP
- Mrs. Gayle Ryan, CACP
- Mr. Huntly Ryan, CACP
- Ms. April Taylor, Taylor & Associates
Government Relations
By Timothy M. Smith, Government Relations and Communications
"The Edmonton AGM provided me with an excellent opportunity to begin the process of learning about the extensive committee work of the CACP. Overwhelmingly, the key message I heard was the need to re-develop the relationship with government stakeholders within the committee process....to engage Justice and Public Safety officials and improve the level of communication and sharing of information between our organizations.
Notwithstanding Bill C-391, there have been many positive law enforcement initiatives which the current government has brought forward and this cannot be lost in our dealings with one another. We do, however, need to bring forward new initiatives and gain the government's support. I find it somewhat astonishing to learn that interoperability remains a key obstruction between first responders, especially given that I was personally involved in the issue some 25 years ago (and have seen little change since). Lawful access legislation is required to maintain law enforcement and national security capabilities in the face of new technologies which have reshaped communications over the past number of years. Much work needs to be moved forward on firearms, beyond C-391, to create greater consequences for gun-related crime and strengthening border control. The list goes on.
In essence, this is my role - to facilitate communication between the federal government and law enforcement leaders through our organization - the CACP. I invite you to contact me and discuss how I may be able to assist you in this role.
Finally, I would like to thank the many Chiefs and staffs who have responded to the need to explain the use of the long-gun registry at the community level. As has been consistently stated, this is not about politics and ideologies - it is simply about community and police officer safety. The LGR provides valuable information which, despite its past, is today delivered in a very cost-effective manner. It is simply a tool which helps in prevention and investigation of firearm incidents and promotes responsible gun ownership. Your message is being heard!"
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CACP Events on the Move......
Don't miss out on the Third National CACP/ OACP Traffic Symposium REGISTER NOW!!
Innovation in Road Safety:
Safe Emergency Vehicle Operations
This
year's symposium is being held in Niagara Falls, ON, on October 24-26,
2010 at the Crowne Plaza Niagara Falls. We invite all members of Middle
and Upper Management and Police Executives to attend and take part in
this event where we will be providing information and tools to assist
members to effectively manage the challenges of the safe operation of
police vehicles to minimize risk & liability. We expect an audience
of 100 delegates enhanced with 10 exhibit booths, demonstrating a
variety of equipment and supplies that can be beneficial to support and
enhance the safety of traffic officers.
In
addition to this year's professional program we will also be presenting
both the CN and Transport Canada Traffic Safety Awards and the Criminal
Interdiction Awards.
CN and Transport Canada Traffic Safety Awards
- National Police Award for Traffic Safety
- Road Safety Lifetime Achievement Award
Criminal Interdiction Awards
- Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police Highway Interdiction Award
- Canadian Trucking Alliance Highway Interdiction Award
- Deputy Commissioners Highway Interdiction TEAM Award
We
would appreciate your participation and encourage you to take part in
this very important initiative. Hope to see you all in Niagara Falls.
For further information on this event please click here.
BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS!!
CACP/ ADPQ Private Sector Liaison Educational Forum
The
CACP Private Sector Liaison Committee and ADPQ are hosting an
educational forum based on the theme of "Building Relationships Today to
Improve Public Safety Tomorrow". The forum will be held November 7 -
9, 2010 at the Hilton Lac Leamy located in the Ottawa/Gatineau region.
Plenary sessions will be held over two days with the following objectives to:
1. Demonstrate that developing relationships between Private and Public organizations enhances public safety
2. Demonstrate how Private and Public organizations are similarly affected by various activities of organized crime
3. Create a partnership to increase citizen security based on mutual collaboration within each other's mandates.
The
target audience includes Law Enforcement Managers, Private Security
Management, Security Corporations, Professional Security Organizations,
Academics, Critical Infrastructure Managers, Police Board Members, Loss
Prevention Management, Public Safety Personnel and Police Association
Representatives.
For more information including accommodation and registration details please click here.
We look forward to seeing you in November!
Mark your 2010 Calendars
October 24 - 26
2010 CACP Traffic Symposium - Innovation in Road Safety: Safe Emergency Vehicle Operations - Niagara Falls, ON
November 7-9
CACP/ ADPQ Private Sector Liaison Educational Forum - Gatineau, QC
November 28-December 1
2010 Law Enforcement Quality Assurance "Quality Assurance Intended for the Citizen"- Quebec City, QC
December 5-8
The Fourth Canadian Public Safety Interoperability Workshop: A CITIG National Forum - Victoria, BC
Up-Coming Committee Meetings
October 13-14, 2010
POLIS Committee - Waterloo, ON
October 16-17, 2010
Crime Prevention Committee - Quebec City, QC
December 3-4, 2010
Informatics Committee - Victoria, BC
Please send minutes of meetings, dates of upcoming meetings, and
information on any major committee initiatives to the CACP National
office at: cacp@cacp.ca. We would also appreciate being advised of any changes to Committee membership to ensure that our database is current.
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