LONDON POLICE SERVICES BOARD MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC MEETING

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1 LONDON POLICE SERVICES BOARD MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC MEETING Thursday, February 16, 2012 Commencing at 1:04 p.m. Boardroom, Police Headquarters PRESENT: M. Deeb, Chair;, Vice Chair; Members:, ; B. Duncan, Chief of Police; B. Shea, Deputy Chief of Operations; J. Pare, Deputy Chief of Administration; P. Strickland, Board Solicitor; J. Foster, Administrator. ALSO PRESENT: Detective Superintendent B. Merrylees; Superintendent S. Williams; Superintendent B. Carrothers; Inspector K. O Callaghan; Inspector C. Newton; Inspector L. Sutherland; Director of Financial Services, K. Darling; Director of Legal Services, B. Brown; Director of Information and Technology, J. Craigmile; Detective Sergeant D. Howe, Sergeant P. Burke; Detective J. Dann; C. Huysmans, Supervisor, Information and Technology; Constable R. Robson and Constable D. Axford, LPA; Constable D. Rivest; J. Atchison, Planner/Analyst; members of the media. REGRETS: Board Member J. Bryant. 1. Meeting Called to Order 2. Disclosure of Interest None. 3. Introduction of Addendum Items and New Business - None Public Minutes February 16, 2012 Page 1

2 4. Cyber Crime Unit Verbal Chair Deeb introduced the following members of LPS s Cyber Crime Unit attending today s meeting: Detective Dale Howe and Detective Constable Jeremy Dann Detective Constable Angela Johnson, who started with the Cyber Crime Unit in November, 2011, was unable to attend today s meeting. Chair Deeb thanked members of the Cyber Crime Unit in relation to the February 1, 2012 multi-jurisdictional cyber crime arrest of 5 adult males, upon which numerous charges were laid. Chair Deeb thanked the officers for protecting the most vulnerable of our population, and for dealing with one of our society s most sensitive issues. Chief Duncan echoed this appreciation and thanked Chair Deeb for recognizing the difficult work London s Cyber Crime Unit performs. 5. Approval of Minutes of January, 2012 Meeting That the Minutes of the January 19, 2012 Public meeting be adopted as presented. 6. Annual Use of Force Statistical Report That the Board receive the Mandatory Report to the Board: Use of Force Statistics, as submitted by Deputy Chief Pare, for informational purposes. Public Minutes February 16, 2012 Page 2

3 7. Adequacy Standards Report: Crime, Call and Public Disorder Analysis Report That the Board receive the Adequacy Standards Mandatory Board Report titled Crime, Call and Public Disorder Analysis Report, as submitted by Deputy Chief Shea, for informational purposes. 8. Human Resources Report That the Board receive the following Human Resource matters, as submitted by Inspector S. Goodine, for the period ending February 16, APPOINTMENTS: CADET: 1 Effective February 27, 2012 RETIREMENT: POLICE: 1 Sergeant Effective: January 31, 2012 Public Minutes February 16, 2012 Page 3

4 9. Statistics Report That the Board receive the Monthly Statistical Report, as submitted by Deputy Chief Shea for informational purposes, for the period ending January 31, Revenue Offsetting Personnel Costs Report Member asked Deputy Chief Pare if there are any new revenue opportunities which Administration is currently exploring. Deputy Chief Pare replied that there are presently no known opportunities for additional revenue to LPS. Member inquired if the Drummond Report, dated February 15, 2012, contained any information which is expected to affect LPS s revenue sources going forward? Deputy Chief Pare replied that the Drummond Report contains no direct reference to any new funding opportunities or restraints which would affect LPS s current revenue sources. That the Board receives the monthly Revenue Offsetting Personnel Costs Report for February, 2012 as presented by Deputy Chief Pare, for informational purposes. Public Minutes February 16, 2012 Page 4

5 11. Audit of LPSB Special Funds That the Board receives the report titled: Audit of LPSB Special Funds, as presented by Financial Services Director Darling and Deputy Chief Pare, for informational purposes. 12. Public Needs Survey Results Deputy Chief Pare noted that the needs and demands of the community as evidenced in results of LPS s 2011 Public Needs Survey closely match feedback from Community Consultation sessions which were hosted by LPS in late Deputy Chief Pare recognized the efforts of LPS Planner-Analyst Joan Atchison noting that her hard work resulted in a strong community response to the survey. Chair Deeb thanked Ms. Atchison and added that she has a reputation for these comprehensive reports. Member noted that the Public Needs Survey represents a very important process and he inquired if the results will be shared publically. Chief Duncan indicated that results will be posted on LPS s website. That the Board receive London Police Service s Public Needs Survey Results, as presented by Deputy Chief Pare, for informational purposes. Public Minutes February 16, 2012 Page 5

6 13. Divisional Presentation, Support Services Division: Records Screening Chair Deeb called upon Superintendent Brad Carrothers to introduce Sergeant Pam Burke and Director Jeff Craigmile. Sergeant Pam Burke provided the Board with a Powerpoint presentation overview of Police Record Checks and the Virtual Front Counter initiative. Vice Chair asked if LPS is vulnerable to not doing the record checks properly. Sergeant Burke replied that the movement to a standard process for records checks, such as what LPS is now doing, has helped our defense in such matters. Chief Duncan advised that significant and positive results have been witnessed during the last 6 months with respect to the reduction of wait times. Superintendent Carrothers advised that other police services are watching what London is doing and have suggested that they wish to adopt a similar model of this process. 14. Ratification of Working Agreements - Verbal Board Member,, expressed the Board s appreciation to Negotiations Chair and the entire negotiations team for their work in achieving this resolution, indicating that he believes the outcome is a healthy balance for both parties. Chair Deeb noted that this resolution is a testament to face-to-face conversations, and that an arbitrated ruling would have been a worse alternative for the organization, the city and taxpayers. That the Board moves to ratify the four year Tentative Agreements between the London Police Services Board and the London Police Association for 2011 through 2014 and that the Chair of the Board, Mr. Michael Deeb, be authorized to sign the Memorandum of Agreement once finalized. Public Minutes February 16, 2012 Page 6

7 15. New Business Member, added an Agenda item related to the 2012 LPS Budget: expressed appreciation to the Board and the Chief for the very informative budget presentation provided to Municipal Council on February 2, Member Fontana added that he wishes to have the following items addressed on a go forward basis: Non-Core Services are valued by the community however we need to look at delivering these services differently Mental Health Mental health response by LPS is time consuming, costly and challenging. How do we work collaboratively with our community partners toward a more holistic approach to resolving mental health issues in our community? That Board Member Paul Paolatto be appointed to act on behalf of the Board as Chair of the LPSB Committee on Mental Health, that he work collaboratively with LPS Administration and engage the community in this effort with the objective of moving mental health services and responses to the most appropriate community partners. 16. Date of Next Meeting Thursday March 22, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. 17. Adjournment That the Board adjourn the Public portion of its meeting. Time Noted: 1:55 p.m. Adopted and passed this 22 nd day of March, Michael Deeb, Chair Public Minutes February 16, 2012 Page 7