Council Orientation Corporate and Community Services The Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg COUNCIL ORIENTATION Amherstburg Police Service

Council Orientation Police Services 2 1 Chief 1 Deputy 6 Sergeants 23 Constables 2 Administration Support Staff ½ Special Constable 10 Auxiliary Constables Staffing

Council Orientation Police Services 3 Police Services Board Chief of Police Deputy Chief of Police Operations Manager 1 Sergeant Operations Support Manager 1 Sergeant Purchasing, Inventory, 1 Civilian Seized Property Quality Assurance 1 Constable Criminal Invest, Ident, Drugs 2 Constables Traffic 1 Officer Community Services / Core Officer 2 Constables Platoon #1 1 Sergeant 4 Constables Platoon #2 1 Sergeant 4 Constables Platoon #3 1 Sergeant 4 Constables Platoon #4 1 Sergeant 4 Constables Court Services Officer 1 Civilian Police Auxiliary 10 Civilians Crossing Guards 11 Civilians Operations Secretary 1 Civilian

Council Orientation Police Services 4 Our Mission To be a first class police service, working in partnership with our diverse community, for the benefit of all. Our Core Values We will achieve our mission through dedication to the following core values:  Integrity in everything we do  Openness and accountability  Our strength is our people  Respect for all persons  Fair and consistent law enforcement  Commitment to helping victims of crime  Commitment to crime prevention initiatives  Commitment to community partnerships  Commitment to continuous education and training Your Police Service

Council Orientation Police Services 5 Your Police Service The administration and operation of the Police Service is Governed by the Police Services Act R.S.O The slides below contain excerpts from the Police Services Act. Some sections have been deleted or paraphrased to shorten the presentation.

Council Orientation Police Services 6 Police Service in Municipalities 4. (1) Every municipality shall provide adequate and effective police services in accordance with its needs. Core police services (2)(2) Adequate and effective police services must include, at a minimum, all of the following police services: 1. Crime prevention. 2. Law enforcement. 3. Assistance to victims of crime. 4. Public order maintenance. 5. Emergency response. 1997, c. 8, s. 3.

Council Orientation Police Services 7 (3)(3) In providing adequate and effective police services, a municipality shall be responsible for providing all the infrastructure and administration necessary for providing such services, including vehicles, boats, equipment, communication devices, buildings and supplies. 1997, c. 8, s. 3. Section 4 Continued

Council Orientation Police Services 8 Your Police Service PART III MUNICIPAL POLICE SERVICES BOARDS Police services boards 27. (1)27. (1) There shall be a police services board or, as provided in subsection 5 (3), one or more police services boards, for every municipality that maintains a police force. 2002, c. 18, Sched. N, s. 61 (1).

Council Orientation Police Services 9 Your Police Service Responsibilities of Police Boards 31. (1)31. (1) A board is responsible for the provision of adequate and effective police services in the municipality and shall, (a) appoint the members of the municipal police force; (b) generally determine, after consultation with the chief of police, objectives and priorities with respect to police services in the municipality; (c) establish policies for the effective management of the police force; (d) recruit and appoint the chief of police and any deputy chief of police, and annually determine their remuneration and working conditions, taking their submissions into account; (e) direct the chief of police and monitor his or her performance; (f) establish policies respecting the disclosure by chiefs of police of personal information about individuals;

Council Orientation Police Services 10 Section 31 Continued ( g) receive regular reports from the chief of police on disclosures and decisions regarding Sec 49 (secondary activities); (h) establish guidelines with respect to the indemnification of members of the police force for legal costs under section 50; (i)establish guidelines for dealing with complaints under Part V, subject to subsection (1.1); (j) review the chief of police’s administration of the complaints system under Part V and receive regular reports from the chief of police on his or her administration of the complaints system.

Council Orientation Police Services (1)39. (1) The board shall submit operating and capital estimates to the municipal council that will show, separately, the amounts that will be required, (a)to maintain the police force and provide it with equipment and facilities; and (b) to pay the expenses of the board’s operation other than the remuneration of board members. (2)(2) The format of the estimates, the period that they cover and the timetable for their submission shall be as determined by the council. “Estimates”

Council Orientation Police Services 12 Estimates Con’t (3)(3) Upon reviewing the estimates, the council shall establish an overall budget for the board for the purposes described in clauses (1) (a) and (b) and, in doing so, the council is not bound to adopt the estimates submitted by the board. (4)(4) In establishing an overall budget for the board, the council does not have the authority to approve or disapprove specific items in the estimates.

Council Orientation Police Services 13 Commission Hearing in Case of Dispute (5)(5) If the board is not satisfied that the budget established for it by the council is sufficient to maintain an adequate number of police officers or other employees of the police force or to provide the police force with adequate equipment or facilities, the board may request that the Commission determine the question and the Commission, shall, after a hearing, do so. 1997, c. 8, s. 26.

Council Orientation Police Services 14 Your Police Service ONTARIO REGULATION 421/97 MEMBERS OF POLICE SERVICES BOARDS — CODE OF CONDUCT 1. Board members shall attend and actively participate in all board meetings. O. Reg. 421/97, s Board members shall not interfere with the police force’s operational decisions and responsibilities or with the day- to-day operation of the police force, including the recruitment and promotion of police officers. 3. Board members shall undergo any training that may be provided or required for them by the Solicitor General. O. Reg. 421/97, s. 3.

Council Orientation Police Services 15 Your Police Service 4. Board members shall keep confidential any information disclosed or discussed at a meeting of the board, or part of a meeting of the board, that was closed to the public. 5. No board member shall purport to speak on behalf of the board unless he or she is authorized by the board to do so. 6. A board member who expresses disagreement with a decision of the board shall make it clear that he or she is expressing a personal opinion. O. Reg. 421/97, s Board members shall discharge their duties loyally, faithfully, impartially and according to the Act, any other Act and any regulation, rule or by-law, as provided in their oath or affirmation of office. O. Reg. 421/97, s. 7.

Council Orientation Police Services 16 Your Police Service 8. Board members shall uphold the letter and spirit of the Code of Conduct set out in this Regulation and shall discharge their duties in a manner that will inspire public confidence in the abilities and integrity of the board. 9. Board members shall discharge their duties in a manner that respects the dignity of individuals and in accordance with the Human Rights Code and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms (Canada). O. Reg. 421/97, s Board members shall not use their office to advance their interests or the interests of any person or organization with whom or with which they are associated. O.Reg. 421/97, s.10.

Council Orientation Police Services 17 Your Police Service 11. (1) Board members shall not use their office to obtain employment with the board or the police force for themselves or their family member. O. Reg. 298/05, s. 12. A board member who applies for employment with the police force, including employment on contract or on fee for service, shall immediately resign from the board. 13. Board members shall refrain from engaging in conduct that would discredit or compromise the integrity of the board or the police force. O. Reg. 421/97, s. 13.

Council Orientation Police Services 18 Your Police Service 15. If the board determines that a board member has breached the Code of Conduct set out in this Regulation, the board shall record that determination in its minutes and may, (a)require the member to appear before the board and be reprimanded; (b) request that the Ministry of the Solicitor General conduct an investigation into the member’s conduct; or (c) request that the Commission conduct an investigation into the member’s conduct under section 25 of the Act.

Council Orientation Police Services 19 Some Interesting Facts Geographic responsibility of almost 200 square kilometers We respond to 7,000-10,000 calls for service each year We lodge approximately 200 prisoners in our cells every year. Chief’s Advisory Committee: Comprised of members of the community. Enables citizens to provide direct feedback to the Chief of Police regarding service delivery.

Council Orientation Police Services 20 There were almost 300 days of training for our members in 2013, not including one time on-line courses, training videos or members taking personal courses. The Auxiliary also received approximately 434 hours of in service training. Amherstburg Heroes: is a joint venture between the APS and Community Living Essex County to provide opportunities for people with disabilities to become active. In 2015 we will be celebrating our 10 year anniversary. Interesting Facts Continued

Council Orientation Police Services 21 Amherstburg is rated by Stats Canada as one of the safest communities in Canada Interesting Facts Continued

Council Orientation Police Services 22 Your Police Service In Conclusion We have always worked with Council to identify community needs and improve service delivery. And we always will! Thank you