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IN THIS ISSUE FEATURES:

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Letters to the Editor

Commentary - Allan E. Scott

Policing By Bicycle - Pc. Garry Coles

True Crime - Geoff Cates

A New Mandate for Policing in Ontario - Part 2 - Paul Black

Careless Driving - Part 3 - Morley Lymburner

Covert Weapons - Craig Best

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hhh! The dog days of summer! Three members of the Calgary Police Service display some of the modes of transportation that in these modern times would be considered unorthodox. Modern technology such as bicycles made by Calgary based Cycletech Company, have come a long way toward assisting modern police forces in realizing their objectives. Many officers see themselves driving police cars with roof lights and sirens. Responding to rad io calls that demand their immediate attention. Not so for the new era of police bike patrols which many agencies have found to be invaluable. The advantages of these patrols are numero us. They patrol quietly, they give added mobility to otherwise foot patrol officers and the public relations aspect can not be measured . The positive public response to the bicycle patrol fits well into the modern philosophy of protecting the community, environment and personal health . This month's cover depicts another modern trend . It is called recycling. However this recycling means bringing back ideas from the past and making them work for today. The 19th century idea of patrolling on horses and bicycles still has its place today. We hope you enjoy the 'SUMMER' issue of Blue Line Magazine. After this issue we take a two month break to recharge our batteries for the new season beginning in September. Don't forget to keep sending us yo ur news. We appreciate hearing from you. Have a nice summer and be careful out there.

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Letters to the Editor I take exception to the recent articles by teven heppard in the January February issues concerning "The Handgun Challenge - Revolver Vs. Pistols" If one didn 't know better, it would appear that Mr. Sheppard had been commissioned by some police ad ministrative department to dissuade the average police officer, who is not overly familiar with firearms , from requesting or demanding a switch from revolver to semiautomatic pistol: My original intention was to dispute 15 of the 20 advantages/ disadvan tages listed in the article concerning the s miautomatic pistol, however this letter would soon be as long as the articles themselves. The only advice I can give anyone who read the articles and now feel that s miautomatic pistols may be inferior to revolvers is to do the follow ing; invest $15.00 and buy a copy of "The emiautomatic Pistol in Police ervice and Self Defence" by Massad Ayoob. Although Mr. Ayoob's book is basically pro-automatic, he gives an bundance of information on both the "pros" and "cons" of the semi-auto and pOints out that Virtually all the "cons" are easily remedied or do not apply to modern day semiautomatics. To the credit of both Mr. Sheppard and Mr. Ayoob, both point out that the transition from one type of firearm to another required extensive training and unfortunately for most Canadian police officers " training " costs ' money", something our govern ments seem less and less inclined to spend on poliCing despite our rising crime rate. Perhaps we may end up following the American lead and be reactive in equipping our police forces after finding ourselves routinely outgunned by an ever increasing criminal element rather than proactive and preparing for the future. Unfortunately, given the events of Oka , Quebec,

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last summer, the almost routine seizure of fully auto -matic weapons from street gangs in Vancouver and a recent shootout with heaVily arm ed murder suspects in Toronto, the "future" for Canadian cops may already be here. Brian Largy R.C.M. Police White Rock City Detachment British Columbia

I would like to thank you for the publication of our Union newsletter article, "After the Use of Deadly Force: What You Should be Aware of", in the April 1991 issue. We feel that this issue is an important one for all police officers across Canada . I would like to mention that the article's author was Kim Rossmo, our Vice-President and our Director of Research and Information Systems . Kim teaches a policing course at ••• Simon Fraser University and lectures on this particular topic to our Department's post-critical incident trauma Thanks for a very informative Canateam . dian publication. We are very lucky We find that your magazine does to have Blue line. A few more peoa very good job of presenting relevant ple should realize this . Instead of police information from the street ofreading the free detachment copies ficer's perspective. they should pay up. John de Haas Mark Pitt-Payne President Kerrobert, Saskatchewan Vancouver Police Union

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Policing By Bicycle - P.C. Garry Coles Halton Regional Police Service olice agencies throughout officers served . This goal appeared to tery powered pulsating rear red light Canada and the United States be met as these officers were con - was also being used for increased are invariably looking for innovative tinually stopped by citizens who visibility when approaching the ofways to provide services to the com - wanted to find out about the 'cycling ficers from the rear. Monadknocks munities they serve that are both com- cops'. The program was so successful were attached to the frame by velcro petent and cost effective. The arrival that by 1990, it was expanded to eight straps while all other equipment was of community based policing has officers, six in Oakville and two in carried either in front bags or in a rear hard shell bag . The rear bag was the magnified the desire for such Burlington. only portion of the bike that was labelprograms. Equipment ed with POLICE . Policing by bicycle is not a new idea. There is an indication that police Considerable thought was given to Advantages in the Halton Region were on bicycles the appropriate uniform . While The bike program has become a in the 1950's and 1060's; however in designed to be comfortable, strict marketing dream for our police ser19 7 , the eattle Police brought cycl- adherence to the uniform worn by all vice. Children and teenagers are con ing to the forefront of the police com- patrol officers was required . Uniform stantly around us asking about the munity by starting their own bike pants tailored into shorts, the standard equipment and how we do our job, patrol. By establishing a convincing police shirt, navy socks and black which allows us a great opportunity program , they gained great media at- cross-trainer running shoes made up to establish a favourable impression tention . Numerous agencies in the the summer uniform . During incle- on them . By increasing contact with U.S. have since started similar pro- ment weather, a yellow riding jacket the citizens, we are able to encourage grams. It was felt that such a concept and black all weather pants were safe cycling, promote community bascould work in Halton , specifically in worn . The word POLICE was affix - ed policing and receive feedback from ed to both garments for easy iden - the public at large. the town of Oakville. We have managed to satisfy the In January of 1989, we decided tification . With safety as a priority, a upon a bicycle patrol , which would bicycle safety helmet, cycling gloves , needs of the community in ways that commence in May 19 9 . We felt it riding glasses and a bullet proof vest have not been seen before. Most police agencies are composed of car would open numerous avenues for were also worn . The bicycles we first used were 18 and foot officers. We have incorcommunity based policing in our region . Two fully equipped uniform speed-600mm mountains bikes, but porated the bike officer into our serpatrol officers riding mountain bicycles in 1991 , we have gone to 21 vice as a link between the two. When were assigned to patrol duty. We speed-700mm cross bikes . These responding to serious situations the believed such a deployment would bikes are a cross between the rugged bike officer can combine with the enhance our community directed mountain bike and the fast touring other two mp.thods of policing and patrols since the police officers were bike. The cross bikes can be 3 to 5 boost the success rate. By patrolling more accessible and visible to the kilograms lighter than the mountain one hundred percent of the area, the public than the officers in patrol bike yet just as strong . This year we bike officer can provide a more comare using kevlar tires with non - plete protection package then the car vehicles. officer and at the same time, cover a We were very happy with the puncture tubes. We felt that lighting would be larger area more qUickly than a foot results of the test marketing of the program . Both officers were able to com- essential as we desired a 24 hour patrol officer. The bike officer can be as effective p te with the car officers in statistics patrol. To our knowledge we were and for the most part, they could among the fir st to ride all night in as an old clothes squad with the compile more. However, the primary North America . We incorporated a visibility of a uniformed officer. The motive of the program was to improve rechargeable lighting system that pro- bike is silent, very fast and has the interaction with the communities the ved to be very efficient . A new bat- ability to cover vast areas . It is adept

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to all types of terrain and can go in almost any type of weather. At 2:00 a .m. when many break and enters occur, you are able to hear and see better than if you were in a car. With the speed of the bike, you are in a better position to arrest the culprits. Even if the bike must be discarded , the officer is equipped to run . We have been also successful in apprehending cars and motorcycles . Property checks are made more easily at malls or industrial complexes by checking doors while riding by. For police agencies that have a current foot patrol program it is suggested that bikes be added to augment their response and effectiveness. We have four foot patrol officers who are currently doing this. They are able to maintain the high public contact while servicing their area in a more capable manner. When the season is concluded, they return to walking. At present, we are looking at a seven month season but it is felt that we can go as long as nine months in the Southern Ontario area . This program is perfect for physical conditioning as well as developing a better lifestyle for the officers involved . The out of shape cop becomes a thing of the past. Our people cycle 30 to 70 kms per day over a four day period .

Results

The res ults of th e program over the last three years have been beyond all original expectations. Our media coverage has been outstanding and has given us the opportunity to appear on shows such as Canada A.M., the Journal, and CNN News. We have also had reporters ride with us . During these interviews, we have spent a great deal of time talking about safe cycling and subsequently getting our message out to the public. In regards to police work, we have

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Cost

The price of one officer's bike equipment and a bicycle is approximately $1600 .00 . This cost covers a maintenance program as well. The bicycle will last two to three years depending on the make and the use. In general , police officers are hard on any of their police equipment due to the nature of the job. This is true for the bike officer as well. One of our officers wrapped a bike around a cement pole during a successful ap prehension of a group of thieves. The cost was certainly offset when one compares the cost of a police vehicle, insurance, fuel and upkeep.

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ed bicycle are a must. In 1991 , we have expanded the program in an attempt to service all of our communities . Two of our bike officers will be outfitted with a stretch mini -van . This van can transport the bicycles and will be utilized as a mobile office. The officers will be outfitted with police radios and will be carrying cellular phones (pocket size) while they are away from the van to improve their service capability. The unit will be called TRACE (Targeted Response Accomplished by Cycling Enforcement). This unit will be utilized in all communities on a "need" basis. The TRACE unit will be specializing in lOitering, liquor, parks and high criminal / drug areas. It will be utilized in a 25 hour patrol from April 1st to October 31st.

achieved all of our goals . For example, this past summer one of our areas in the downtown core had been labeled as a trouble spot. Four of our bike offices spent three weeks in the area and completely cured the problem . The citizens of the area could not say enough about the program. Our people are very dedicated to the education of proper riding habits for the cycling community and as a result, have become a role model. Due to our high visibility, we have been able to convey the message that helmets, lights, bells and a well tun -

Implementation of bicycles in policing supports the philosophy of our police service which is community based policing . This program has the capabilities to be preventative, proactive, and reactive in relation to the needs of the community. We feel that bicycles in policing will only increase in the 1990's. The commitment of patrolling green belt areas with fitness trails, grid lock and the need for enhanced visibility of police officers makes the 1990's an ideal setting for this type of program . We encourage any police department that is considering such a program to seriously look at this concept. We have a package regarding the program that is currently being sent out which includes both photos and technical data. This package has been sent to various agencies both nationally and internationally, and as far away as Israel. If you already have a bike program , please send us any information you have. It is felt that if more police agencies become involved in this program , we can all learn from each other's experiences. This can only benefit all of our cops on bikes.

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Will The Real 'Jack The Ripper' Please Stand Up - Geoff Cates -

owhere have there been crimes that have aroused and sustained the public interest as have the Jack the Ripper murders. The myths surrounding the Ripper murders are legion . It is probably more difficult each year to sift the truth from the rumours that surround such a publicized event. Many of those fascinated by the Ripper mystique believe there were numerous murders committed by the Ripper. peculation as to who he was runs the gamut from some diabolical fiend to a member of the Royal family. Perhaps forgotten , or shall we say shrouded , in all this is the fact that the police were involved and very much so. They s conded a great number of detectives from other divisions and placed extra uniform patrols in the area in which the Ripper was known to operate. They launched a massive investigation and in the end they closed the file on the greatest crime in British history. Were they satisfied the culprit had been identified? I think so. To get to the heart of the matter, let us travel over very worn ground . First of all , in my humble opinion , Jack the Ripper was involved in only five murders. These took place from August to November 1888 in the East End of London . This is confirmed by the fact the police concentrated their efforts on these similar murders. The area in which the murders were committed was a one quarter square mile area. All victims were seized from behind and all had their throats slit. All but the last

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murder occurred out of doors in the dark alleyways of London's East End . The victims were all common prostitutes. These then are the basic facts in the series of Rip per murders. I don't intend to go into the background of the individual murders, but rather to ascertain who the suspect was. Enter one Montague John Druitt, 31 years of age when he died . He was a barrister who had been called to the bar in 1885. He was from an upper middle class family living outside the London area in Dorset. His father was a surgeon , as were his grandfather, uncle and cousin . With that kind of a background , there was plenty of opportunity for Druitt to pick up the niceties of the trade. Druitt won a scholarship to Winchester School, where he spent six years . He was a good athlete and a fine student. It was not until he attended Oxford College that his marks began to drop. Druitt was a good mixer and won some acclaim for his abilities as a debater. He applied for adm ittance to the Inner Temple in London , was accepted in 1882 and was called to the bar in 1885. His law practice never got off the ground, although he took chambers at King's Bench Walk, not far from the East End murders, and kept them until his untimely death in 1888. Continued on page 10

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As his practice was anything but flourishing , Druitt took on a job as a teacher in a cramming school in Blackheath, a short train ride from London . Druitt was known to frequent London's East End and knew the area intimately. One of Druitt's drinking companions who accompanied him on many of his visits to the East End haunts, told people he had once lodged with Jack the Ripper. One thing is certain . On Monday, the third day of December, 1888, Druitt weighted his pockets with stones and jumped into the Thames River. His body was not recovered until nearly a month later. Upon his death , the murders ceased as qUickly as they had started . Druitt's mother was notified of his death , his father having died some time previously. The shock was so great, she was eventually lodged in a mental hospital. Did she have some suspicions of her son's activities? Did she relay any of this to the police when she reported him missing? That is not known . It is known that Druitt left a suicide note with his headmaster. It is not known if the handwriting on the suicide note matched that of the notes sent by the Ripper during his killing spree. What is known is this. After the death of Druitt, the police disbanded the extra forces sent to the area during the murders. Detective Inspectors seconded to help with the investigation were sent back to their units. The

Whitechapel Vigilante Committee, set up as a result of the atrocities, was disbanded . The head of the committee, Albert Backert, was called to police headquarters and advised the police were convinced the Ripper had co mmitted suicide and the threat was over. They advised him his body had been fished out of the Thames some time ago. Backert had to be satisfied with this explanation and agreed to disband his committee. Is it possible the police would relax their vigil if they were not at least reasonably certain the culprit was deceased? I think not. Melville MacNaghten was Assistant Police Commissioner of the Criminal Investigative Department from 1903 to 1913. In his memoirs he is fully convinced Druitt was the killer. He was on the force during the investigation and must have had some knowledge passed on to him as he rose through the ranks. The Ripper mystique will likely never die. There are too many facts to explore, too many followers who want the killer to be someone other than a dissipated, tortured middle class barrister cum schoolteacher. People are not looking for logic; they want sensationalism . The books and articles will continue and the ghost of Jack the Ripper will live on.

Time limit on right to counsel not allowed A Newfoundland man has had his ability impaired charges dismissed after evidence revealed officers had given him fifteen minutes between Breath tests to contact a lawyer. The Newfoundland Supreme Court had overturned an earlier conviction by a lower court after it determined the officer performing the test had no grounds in law to demand the fifteen minute limitation . The accused was stopped by police in March 19 7 . At that time the officer determined the accused's ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol. The officer arrested the accused , read him his rights to counsel and demanded the accused accompany him for the Breathalyzer

tests. Upon arriving at the station the accused made it clear he wanted to speak to his lawyer. At the time the accused was unco -operative and abusive toward the police and used considerable vulgar language. The Breath Technician demanded the accused blow into the Breathalyzer for the first test. After complying the accused asked to use the telephone to contact his lawyer. The officer told the accused he could contact his lawyer but he only had fifteen minutes to do 50. The officer's testimony indicated he told the accused, "when I'm ready to go, you'll either have to take them or not take them ."

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In the Supreme Court ruling Mr. Justice Roberts stated, "There was no reas.on for (the officer's) haste and he unquestionably left the appellant with the impression he had to contact a lawyer between tests or not at al!..." The Justice continued by adding the time limit "was not something dictated by the Criminal Code or necessitated or justified by the (accused's) conduct." The court ruled the accused was not advised but misadvised of his rights by the police and the admission of the evidence would bring the ad ministration of justice into disrepute. The evidence was therefore exclud ed and an acquittal substituted.

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Walk through open door violates rights The British Columbia Supreme Court, in a February decision , that drugs obtained by police was inadmissible because the officer trespassed into a hotel room open door. At a voir dire hearing evidence revealed that the Victoria police officer received information that a man at a local hotel wanted to swap a gun for drugs. The officer attended the hotel and noticed the hotel door was ajar. The officer knocked on the door and it opened wider and he walked into the room. He then saw two people in the process of bagging cocaine for trafficking. The officer had a brief conversation with the accused and

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then left. He later obtained a search warrant and returned to the room and seized the evidence and arrested the accused . In this case the B.C. Supreme Court Judge ruled that "the entry (was) a trespass and therefore illicit." The ruling went on to say that hotel room occupants have a reasonable expectation of privacy just as persons in regular homes. The judgement found that the partly open door was a waiver to the expectation of privacy, however, only as far as what could be viewed from outside the door. The ruling said there was no evidence of illegal activity until

after the trespass by the officer occurred . In the ruling the judge stated the officer had not willfully or flagrantly violated the Charter but that his actions were deliberate. The ruling went on to say that the subsequent search warrant obtained by the police was based on a breach of the accused Charter Rights. Due to this the judge ruled that the evidence, if admitted , would bring the administration of justice into disrepute. The cocaine was excluded from evidence and the charge dismissed .

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Balancing Provincial-Local Control A New Mandate For Policing In Ontario - Paul L. Black -

any sections of the Ontario of police forces to respond to the uni- to-day police operations. It was furPolice Services Act will grant que needs of their municipality. ther felt this would place the Chiefs Amendments aimed at striking this of Police on the threshold of orthe Provincial Government greater control over the provision of police balance were made to the final draft. chestrated conflict with the Boards . s rvic s. ection 135(1) provides the Achieving and maintaining this As a result of pressure from this Lieutenant Governor in Council balance is vitally important to the group, the phrase "in consultation (Cabinet) the authority to make future of policing . with the Chief of Police" was added regulations consistent with thirty difto what became section 31(l)(b) . Political Guidance Versus ferent areas of concern in policing . While this softens the effect of the act, Political Interference The first of these allows the power to the potential for abuse of the power prescribe "standards for police ser- Another concern over the shift granted to local Boards continues to vices". This power is one of several towards greater provincial control is create legitimate apprehensions. not specifically expressed in the old that it threatens the arms length relaThe objectives of these sections are, act. Others include the power to tionship between politiCS and the however, quite honorable. The Act regulate the use of force and the police. Hicks states, "With these states, "the legislation will, for the first powers it may be politically tempting time, provide a clear definition of the pow r to control police pursuits . This act will further strengthen for the government of the day, in roles and responsibilities of these polic service by providing, for the first response to emotions created by an Boards in setting guidelines and time, uniformity in standards and ef- incident which receives unusual establishing policing policy in the fectiv guidelines to let the individual media exposure, to prescribe hastily community. As well, these Boards will officer know his or her rights and unworkable or impracticable stan - ensure that policing meets provincial dards of police services." responsibilities. standards." By increasing the power of political This statement of the intent behind Achieving and maintaining accep these changes, made by the Solicitor bodies to dictate police activities, and table limitations to these powers will General , sounds very noble. Some, enforce their directions, the potential be critical to achieving equilibrium bethowever, see these efforts in other certainly exists for a serious erosion ween accountability and separation of terms. For example, the Solicitor of this tradition of independence. political activities from policing. A similar apprehension has been General has the obligation under s. 3(2) to monitor Police Forces "to en - created on a local level. Section 41(2) Addressing Race Relations Issues sure that adequate and effective provides that " the Chief of Police Legislation aimed at ensuring that polic service" is provided and to en - reports to the Board and shall obey policing meets the needs and expecsur that police services are being its lawful orders and directions." tations of the growing visible minoriSection 31 (1) defines the respon - ty communities in Ontario has been delivered in accordance with the ... pr scribed standards of service." sibilities of the Boards to "generally perceived by many to be, mostly un While the direction the NDP determine objectives and priorities successful. The Ontario Task Force on government will take is currently with respect to police services in the Race Relations states, "... many of the unknown , concerns are held by many municipality". people who did appear before who h ve experienced the challenge At a meeting of the Ontario us .. .convinced us that the visible of providing levels of service through Association of Chiefs of Police the minority communities do not believe feeling was expressed, that this effec- that they are policed in the same municipal taxation . Additionall y, this shift to Province- tively gave away authority and manner as the mainstream, white wid control, coupled with the powers responsibility of the Chief of Police to community. They do not believe that granted to the Solicitor General the Board of Commissioners of Police. they are policed fairly and they made through the Civilian Commission on It was felt this would result in greater a strong case for their view which canPolice ervices, may limit the ability involvement of the Board in the day - not be ignored ." Continued on Tm,qe 14 Blue Line Magazin

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Charges dismissed after unlawful entry by police An Alberta Provincial Court Judge dismissed drinking driving charges against a man who failed to stop for police because the arresting officer had no authority to enter his residence. The accused , whom the judge described as a "churlish lout", was pursued by police after he had failed to stop when signaled . The officer chased the accused to his front door and the accused closed the door behind him . The officer knocked on the door and then walked into the house. Realizing the accused was impaired, the officer arrested him for this

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offence. The officer was subsequently assaulted and this charge was added . The court ruled however the officer's initial reasons for entry into the house was flawed . In the ruling the judge stated "the entry by the police constable into the dwelling house in hot pursuit of a person suspected of a breach of summary legislation contained in a provincial enactment, as opposed to an indictable offence, was therefore also unlawful." The judge determined Supreme Court of Canada case law clearly ruled the entry would have been proper had the officer wanted the accused on

an indictable offence. However the evidence at trial indicated the officer entered the house to arrest the accused for breaching the Highway Traffic Act. The judge dismissed the ability impaired and assault police charges. He convicted the accused of failure to stop for police. In summation the judge stated the accused "conducted himself throughout the investigation as a churlish lout whose apparent disdain for authority, barring some sudden transformation , can only land him in furth er and continuing confrontation with the law."

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The Act requires Ontario police forces to establish mandatory employment equity policies, programs and implementation timetables. These initiatives are presented in the Act in a manner that appears to have the support of most. The feeling is, however, that the subsequent regulations will be more exacting. Mr. Hicks in his report states, "". those requirements which are specified in the Act are not particularly onerous and provide for a high degree of self-regulation . The regulations may ultimately be more deman ding. It should be noted that each Board must submit its plan to the olicitor General for approval. The olicitor General may make changes in th e plan ." This uncertainty over the future ince ntives of th e regulations will con tinu e to cause concerns in many qu art rs particularly with Police Associations. Morrison in his report in th e Fall 19 9 issue of the 'CPA Ex-

press' writes, "We do not disagree with the majority of those recommendations but there are some that we simply cannot accept such as direct entry and fast -tracking in relation to promotions." Section 135 grants Cabinet con siderable authority to dictate further employment equity initiatives. It is expected that there will continue to be considerable pressure brought on the Government to respond to the desires of minority groups. How this authority is exercised will seriously affect the acceptance of these initiatives within the police organizations. In addition to these concerns many of the smaller municipalities are concerned that they will be forced to devote valuable resources to programs that are designed to solve problems that are more serious in the large metropolitan areas. In addition to the employment equity initiative, the response to the

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recommendations of the Task Force can be seen in the creation of a special unit to investigate incidents involving serious injury or death that "may have resulted from criminal offences com mitted by police officers." It would appear that the general concept of this initiative is being welcomed by most. While in vestigative units of individual police forces make every effort to be impartial in the investigation of these in cidents, there is always the perception of a cover-up. This holds true even when another outside agency is called in . Concerns raised over this issue are with the wording of the section not with the concept. "This wording implies that every time this unit conducts an investigation that the Police Officer committed an offence. I am sure this is not the intent." (O.A.c.P , Zone 3 Report 6) . Racism is a serious problem which threatens society itself. How the Act is used to change the perception of police and visible minority relations, will significantly affect the ability of the police to address the global racial issue.

Discipline The Police Act provided a disciplinary process which recognized the unique nature of police work. The inclusion in the act of section 59 (1) which permits informal discipline in the form of an admonishment on consent will be welcomed by all . Dealing with every slight error of behaviour under the old Act, required the invocation of a very complex procedure. The laying of police act charges for minor transgressions in many cases created a con frontational atmosphere that caused greater d ifficulties than the actions which generated the process . The Police Association of O ntario appeared satisfied by the wording of the section . There were some Chiefs however, who felt it should allow for penalties of a somewhat more serious nature. The final draft included provision for agreements between boards and associations to allow for penalties

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other than admonition without a hearing. The proper use of this new section will hopefully have a positive effect on the relationship between the various associations and administrations . The other main thrust in the area of discipline concerns "Burden of Proof". In the new Act the proposed criteria was not well received by the Police association of Ontario. In their submission to the Standing Committee they stated, "... the Police Association of Ontario is very disturbed that the Solicitor General persists in treating police officers in Ontario as second class professionals, who according to Bill 107, do not merit the same consideration in the protection ATTENTION: of their professional reputation and All Law Enforcement officers should livelihood as other professionals in our be familiar with basic firearm safety rules. society .. ." As with many other areas of the Act Rule #3- The trigger finger stays the true direction of these changes will out of the trigger guard until the be reflected by the regulations, which firearm is on target and the deci~® sion to fire has been made. in this case will include a code of conduct. The continuation of the consultative process has the potential to GLOC~ INC .• P.O. Box 369 • Smyrna, GA 30081 • (404) 432-1202 reduce the confrontational aspects of police disciplinary matters. How well this potential is developed will management rights and adequate Conclusion have a significant effect on the future controls over collective bargaining . The MPA forecasts serious future pro- The Police Services Act updates the excellence of police organizations. blems in the delivery of adequate legislative framework to meet the policing services and the maintenance demands of a changing environment. Labour Relations It also creates the opportunity for new of high standards. initiatives to enhance the quality of life Many of the areas where the groups Mr. Jessop, President of the On in our commun ities. This quality can represented on the Police Act tario Police Association stated in his only be reflected in the ability of the Amendment Committee were unable submissions, ''This provision of the Bill to reach a consensus were in the area (placing restrictions on arbitrators) will leaders of the various interest groups • of Labour Relations. have a serious negative financial im - to work together. The Act represents the efforts of the pact on our members. Further if no Ministry to compromise the divergent financial incentive is offered to future positions of the Municipal Police members of our profession , as it Authorities and the Police Association becomes increasingly complex and of Ontario. While there were conces- personally unrewarding, the quality of Bulk Subscription RLltes sions made to both of these groups, our members is going to deteriorate." there appears to be dissatisfaction in Of significance in this area is not so $25.00 Single Subscription both camps. much the success or failure of either $20.00 each 5 to 19ccpies ~month In the submissions to the standing of these parties to achieve their goals $15.00 each 20 to ~ copies per month committee by the Municipal Police but more importantly the opportuniAuthorities, it states the new act fails ty presented by the process. The con$1250 each 40 + copies ~ mooth to introduce "legislation which permits sultative approach used in the drafI'Iices indtxle banding . sbiR>ingand all applicable tazs. sufficient and cost effective policing." ting of the Act has the potential , if 5mfly fil OUltbe cattl in Ibis ;"u.(1' mal yoorr"lucstl<l; I2A-498I Hwy.7 East, Sle.254, The committee went on to say the act given a chance, to allow the police Markham, Ontario, L3R INI lacked statutory protection of profession a new status of maturity.

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Part 3

A History of Careless Driving 'A Reasonable and Prudent Driver' - Morley Lymburner -

n a charge of Careless Driving one of the most important criteria is whether the driver was a reasonable and prudent driver. If he was not, then it is either a deliberate act or an act of inattention . In each collision investigated the officer in charge should consider both of these options . Officers should bear in mind , fur ther, that Dangerous Driving can include elements of inadvertence (in attention or not paying attention is another way of putting it) . Some case law has proven that the mere act of inadvertence itself can be dangerous to the public having regard to all the circumstances . However it does not necessarily go the other way. If your case in court proves that the offender really wanted to do what he was do ing your Careless Driving charge will , or should , fail.

be suitable to the public and the justice system. The charge to be considered must take into consideration firstly whether the suspect is deserving of the punishment contemplated . Secondly, if he is not, then an appropriate charge that would display to the public that this type of behaviour is unacceptable and is a direct consequence of that act.

" It Was Just An Accident " Another scenario would be the motorist involved in an accident on snow covered roads. Is a charge ap propriate? Consider what has been mentioned . 1 Was the reason for this accident a result of a trap situation? Is the location of the accident suc h that no one who was driving in a prudent man -

ner could avoid the collision? 2 Were the vast majority of drivers on the road that day smashing into others? At that particular location have there been numerous similar accidents in the past? You may well come to a conclusion that a charge is warranted . The mere fact that snow exists does not lift all rules of the road , Certainly some discretion must be used . But all responsibility for orderly traffic flow cannot be abandoned . You should always remember that 'accident' is just a polite term for someone making a mistake. It is as much a caused occurrence as mischief, theft, or murder. The only difference is the degree of intent. If the intent is not there in a collision , then you may have Careless Driving.

The Appropriate Charge Many years ago it became quite popular in traffic fatalities to lay only th minimum charge that was com mitted . If it be an improper left turn or disobey a red light then that was the consequence the driver was fac ed with . The idea of penalties that r fI cted the victims point of view or that was a deterrent to others was only minimally considered . The police officer has a duty to bring the offender to court, and to prepare and assist in presenting the case to the courts in a fair and objective manner. He has a further duty to the public at large. He has a duty to protect them . When he fails , as in a fatality or serious injury, his duty is transferred to the victim . [ know this is difficult to get our heads around but to say it in another fashion the officer must consider the victim in these matters as much as the offender. He must be ready to make an example of the offender that would Blue Line Magazine

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Covert Weapons - Craig Best -

t was a hot humid July day. Con stable Jeffries was wishing that he had taken his vacation in July like his wife had been nagging him to do. Well , nothing could be done about that now. As he passed St. Lawrence and Dorchester he noticed the small frame of a man he had chased two days prior for purse snatching . The man was leaning against a wall outside of the corner tavern . He had nothing in his hands but a pop can and he appeared to be alone. Jeffries decided to turn at the next corner and come back down the lane where he could approach unseen and make the collar. He parked his cruiser away from th corner and walked to the edge of th wall. The suspect was only two feet from him now and still relaxing in the shade of the building. The constable leaped out of his hiding place telling him he was under arrest. Just th n the pain came. A terrible burning of his eyes and face was all he could remember and then he couldn't s . The pop can had a squirting device in it that had sent streams of acid into the constable's face. A very good friend of mine once told me that if you want to stay alive and safe while still being effective in crime fighting , you have to put yourself in the "bad guys" shoes. In other words think like him . Ask yourself how you would act if you w re him . For the most part police officers have had a very normal middle class upbringing and now more officers are coming straight out of colleges and in to police work. These officers have not b en exposed to "street life" prior to being placed into an enforcement role on the street. These officers and veteran officers alike must be made aware of the weapons that street wise offenders are using against officers . Unfortunately far too many departments and academies are ignorant of

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things that we recognize as normal every day items such as the pop can that officer Jeffries saw. While I was in Florida at the American SOCiety of Law Enforcement Trainers, fourth annual International Training Seminar, I picked up

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Draeger Canada Ltd. (breathalyzer equipment)

Polaroid Corporation of Canada Inc.. (photographic specialties)

Chubb Security Systems ( ecurity systems)

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Universal Gym Equipment Canada (fitness & gym equipment)

Barringer Instruments Ltd. (narcotics & explo ive detection)

Maher Contract Sales Ltd (fl twear)

Identicard Limited (cameras & name card )

B. W. Burnbam Insurance Brokers Ltd. & Greenshield Prepaid Services Inc.. (Employee Benefit Plans)

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Grant Emblems Limited (fine quality emblems) Winmac Electronics Ltd. (audio intelligence devices) Carswell/Ricbard De Boo Publishers (l gal publications) lon-Trace Inc. (fingerprint development) Fred Deeley Imports Ltd (Harley Davidson motorcycles)

Tridon Inc. ( ignaling systems)

Strath Craft Ltd (award & badges)

Blauer Manufacturing ( pecialized uniform garments)

Steyr-Mannlicher (weapons)

Moreguard High Security Products Ltd. (architectural security products)

Alcohol Countermeasure Systems Corp. (electr nic breath testing devices)

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Comnetix Computer SeIVices Inc. (specialized police computer software)

Lees Motivation Canada (custom jewellery)

Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (accreditation process)

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U~ Canada Inc.. (computer hardware)

Lectogram Corporation (vehicular computer) Du~nt

Canada Inc.. (Kevlar products)

Visitors & Convention Bureau, City of Victoria, B.C.

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Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics &. Police Fitness Personnel of Ontario

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The Character Company (Omni Character Productions) (masrots, characters, robots)

PRC Public Management Services, Inc.. (vehicle computers)

Outdoor Outfits Ltd. (specialized uniform garments)

Proparms Ltd. (bomb disrupter)

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Motorola Canada (oommunications equipment)

Olympic Computer Systems Corp. (video imaging mug shot system)

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R Nicholls Distributors Inc. (multi police products)

Brewers' Association of Canada (responsible drinking)

Family Consultant Service London Police Force

Kodak Canada Inc. (oommercial imaging & oolour reprod uctions

Canadian Society for Industrial Security (association of oorporate security)

Chiefs Inc. (R & D - software programs)

CACP Victims of Crime Committee (Victims Assistance)

(electronic equipment)

CACP Crime Prevention Committee

Bell Cellular Communications (cellular oommunications)

London Crime Stoppers Inc.

Canada Post Corporation (postal products & services)

Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics

Arteal Graphics &. Saeen Printing Inc. (fleet graphiCS, decals, screen printing)

Cycletecb Canada Ltd. (police Bicycle Wholesalers)

Barrday Inc. (body armour)

Superior Propane Inc.. (fuel)

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Panasonic CCTV Products (camera & ecurity systems)

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Kodak Canada Inc.. (photographiC & video equipment)

Kenwood Electronics Canada Inc.

Ford Motor Company * (police Design - Crown Victoria) * Visitors City & Convention Bureau of London (Information and Display in Foyer)

3M Canada Inc. (fleet graphics & multi-products)

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86th C.A.C.P. CONVENTION Alcohol Countermeasure Systems 14-975 Midway Boulevard Mississauga , Ontario L5T 2C6 Display will include a variety of drug and alcohol testing equipment available to law enforcement agencies.

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The company is a manufacturer of decals and fleet graphics. A specialty of Artcal is producing retro-reflective markings for police departments and other law enforcement agencies across Canada . Other products in clude crime stoppers promotional items, magnetic signs, computer g nerated vinyl lettering, display sign age and advertising specialties .

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The Brewer's Association recently embarked on an aggressive campaign to promote responsible drinking. This years display will introduce attendees of the conference to an array of in itiatives that will be of interest to law enforcement agencies.

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Booth #54 B.W. Burnham Insurance Brokers 600 Oxford Street East London , Ontario N5Y 3Jl Greenshield Prepaid Services Inc. will join this company to show several custom designed group insurance packages available to law enforcement agencies.

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86th C.A.C.P. CONVENTION Canada Post Corporation Xerox Building Station 459 Ottawa, Ontario KIA OBI Canada Post Corporation will be on hand to display and advise on some of the services available to Police Forces. Booth #40

••• CACP Crime Prevention Committee City of Victoria Police Department 625 Fisgard Street Victoria, British Columbia V8W lR7 Booth #58

••• Canadian Centre For Justice Statistics 19th Floor R.H. Coats Building Ottawa , Ontario KIA OT6 The CCJS will show statistics of in terest to the law enforcement community. They will also advise on the types of information required from police agencies and the methods required to obtain this statistical information . Booth #60

••• Canadian Society For Industrial Security Pennington Stores Ltd. 5101 Orbitor Drive Mississauga , Ontario L4W 4Vl This organization is the Professional association of corporate security. Their display will give you an insight of the range of services their members supply that is of assistance to public law enforcement agencies. Booth #56

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Carswell/Richard De Boo Publishers 2075 Kennedy Road Scarborough , Ontario MIT 3V4 Canada's largest and most respected professional publisher, providing expert information and commentary to all law related markets. Ask our representative about your subscription to 'Carswell Police News'. See our advertisement on Page 2 . Booth #14

••• Chiefs Incorporated 6730 Roosevelt Ave. 4th Floor Franklin , Ohio U.S.A. 45005 This company will display a variety of computer software initiatives developed specifically for law enforcement research and development projects . Booth #37

••• Chubb Security Systems 5201 Explorer Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Hl Chubb will display a variety of services and equipment related to electronic perimeter security . Booth #3

••• Comnetix Computer Systems 1440 Hurontario Street Mississauga , Ontario L5G 3H4 Comnetix, a proven leader in law enforcement systems, is showcasing their latest product. RICI-Mug is a mug shot system that takes the picture, proVides storage and retrieval, and effortlessly increases the effectiveness of investigators and the identification team . Drop by. Booth #24-25

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••• Commission On Accreditation For Law Enforcement Agencies Inc. 4242b Chain Bridge Road Fairfax, Virginia U.S.A. 22030 This organization will have a representative available to answer questions about the accreditation process of law enforcement agencies across Canada and the United States. They will also explain the importance of such accreditation and the benefits it gives to the agency. Booth #27

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86th C.A.C.P. CONVENTION Cycletech Canada 123-3016 Tenth Ave N.E. Calgary, Alberta T2A 6A3 In 1990 Cycletech Canada supplied th e Calgary City Police Department with Tech XTC aluminum bicycles . ince then our program has gone nation wide and has proven very successful. Check out our program and product at the 1991 CACP Conven tion . See our Advertisement on Page

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••• DuPont Canada DuPont/Kevlar 129 PO. Box 2200, Streetsville Mississauga , Ontario L5M 2H3

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system to condition and polymerize latent prints using humidity and cyanoacrylate vapors @ 37 degrees C. Excellent for poly bags and Ford Canada will have a vehicle on weapons. Visit our booth and discuss display showing the latest police fleet photochem istry : DFO, DCM , MBD, packages available from that BBD, Rhodamine 6G , Ardrox and company. new fluorescent fingerprint powders in red , orange and yellow. See adver••• tisement on Page 22 . Fred Deeley Imports Ltd . Booth #15 55 Penn Drive ••• Weston , Ontario M9L 2A6

Ford Motor Company PO Box 2005 St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 3W1

Fred Deeley Imports Ltd . will display its Harley Davidson Motorcycle package presently available for police fleet purchases.

Booth #16

••• Grant Emblem Ltd . 124 Park Lawn Road Toronto, Ontario M8Y 3H9 Display will include samples of emblems and designs created for numerous law enforcement agencies.

Kenwood Electronics Canada Inc. PO Box 1075, 959 Gena Court Mississauga , Ontario L5S 1N9 Kenwood is a multi- national high technology company, with a firm position as a leader in the design and manufacture of quality Land Mobile Radio products for business and public safety markets . See our broad range of VHF/ UHF and 800 MHZ (LTR) trunking mobiles, portables and accessories.

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Identicard Ltd . Creators and manufacturers of the 89 Galaxy Blvd . Unit 7 new KEVLAR 129 fabric used in a Rexdale, O ntario M9W 6A4 new line of body armour that is tougher, more durable andlighter. See Servicing the Police Forces across our advertisement on Pages 24 & 25. Canada , for the past 15 years, with Booth #48 photo identification warrant cards, as well as fire departments, hospitals and ••• companies that require security photo Family Consultant Service ID cards. London Police Force Booth #8 601 Dundas Street ••• London , Ontario N6B 1X1 lon-Trace Inc. The Family Consultant Service, Lon 115 Heatherside Drive don Police Force and representatives Scarborough, Ontario M1W 1T6 of various social service agencies wi ll provide information about com - Showing LUMA-LITE, a specific light ponents of the community's in - source to cause natural and dyed tegrated response to wife assault and fingerprints, serological stains, hair, other forms of victimization and crisis. fibres , trace, accelerants and some Booth #55 drugs to fluoresce. CYVAC, a vacuum

Kodak Canada Inc. 3500 Eglinton Ave West Toronto, Ontario M6M 1V3 Kodak Canada will display our recently announced Kodak 1550 ColorEdge copier. Featuring the most ad vanced editing inputoptions, the 1550 ColorEdge produces the highest quality copies of photographs. In ad dition see our complete line of professional colour and black and white films and papers. Kodak Canada's Photographic Division along with London's own Forest City Photo wiH showcase the newest in films , papers and chemicals for the law enforcement market. Technical reps from Kodak will be present to answer any questions.

Booth #34

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Seized during a drug raid, this .357 Magnum was photographed with a Polaroid MP-4 camera on type 55 instant film

FROM ROUTINE BOOKINGS TO FORENSIC INVESTIGATIONS... POLAROID INSTANT PHOTOGRAPHY GIVES YOU ACCURATE AND TIMELY PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION! Buying your Polaroid materials and equipment from Vistek makes absolute sense. As one of Polaroid's largest and best-stocked Professional Dealers in Canada we can service your needs in a timely manner. Vistek has been supplying Canadian Police forces for years and is experienced in handling large volume and urgent requests. Call Vistek at the numbers below and ask for our Industrial Department. They will be happy to help you out.

Photographic documentation is critical to all aspects of police work, from routine bookings to forensic investigations, Polaroid instant photography gives you accurate photographic results which are permanent and unalterable, and therefore readily accepted as courtroom evidence.

The original photograph of this picture showed white ridges on a dark background. A police photographer copied the image with PolaPan , then printed the PolaPan slide onto conventional photographic paper to reverse the pont.

3Smm INSTANT SLIDES For training and other presentations, law enforcement professionals can produce 35mm slides quickly and easily with the Polaroid 35mm Instant Slide System. Slides can be shot, processed and mounted within minutes.

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These type 55 photos show that the suspect's sneaker matches a print found at the crime scene.

The Polaroid MP-4 Multipurpose Camera is capable of making prints, 35mm slides, and overhead transparencies of virtually any object, including fingerprints, textile fibres, ballistic evidence, and documents and signatures. Macro extensions and six different lenses allow users a wide range of reductions and magnifications up to 34 times.

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MUG SHOTS AND ID CARDS Polaroid Miniportrait Cameras produce multiple portraits for mug shots or "cut-and-paste" identification cards for department members or visitors. The Polaroid 10-4 offers the speed and added security of "all photo" cards.

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86th C.A.C.P. CONVENTION Law Enforcement Torch Run For Special Olympics 713 Woodward Ave Milton , Ontario L9T 4A2 The Law Enforcement Torch run for pecial Olympics raised over $1 million in 1991. It is the single largest fund raiser for Special Olympics in Canada. Come and see the forces and the faces who helped make it a success. B oth #50

••• Lectogram Corporation 569 Dalton Ville Mont Royal Quebec, Quebec H4T 1V5 Booth #47

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Lees Motivation Canada 223a Mary Street Hamilton , Ontario L8L 4W2

3M Canada Inc. PO Box 5757 London , Ontario N6A 4T1

We design and create crested police awards and fits , uniform badges and crests, custom rings, watches, pen dants, hat badges, lapel badges, pocket badges and badge cases . All items customized to your specification! See our advertisement on Page 29. Booth #26

3M of Canada Incorporated will display some of the many materials currently available for fleet graphics and a series of multi-products aimed at the law enforcement and security industry. Booth #44

••• London Crime Stoppers Inc. PO Box 3415 Terminal A London, Ontario N6A 4K9 Booth #59

••• Maher Contract Sales Ltd. 552 Queen Street West Toronto, Ontario M5Y 2B5 Distributor of footwear for police, law enforcement and service industries. Booth #7

• •• Moreguard High Security Products Ltd . 2378 Holly Lane Ottawa, Ontario K1V 7P1 This unique company will display systems, equipment and architectural designs that increase security and protect people and structures from bullets and bomb blasts . Booth #21

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Propane's got the drive says Peel Regional Police. "

cott Lindsay, Fleet Manager, Peel Regional Police

Before we converted to propane, the department decommissioned vehicles when they attained 112,600 kilometres. Becau e propane is a cleaner burning fuel than gasoline, we have been able to extend th life of our vehicles anywhere from 150,000 to 200,000 kilometres. Even with this increased mileage, we have not exp rienced any motor problems which have been attributed to propane. " More than 1,000 fleet customers like the Peel Regional Police rely on uperior Propane for dependable fuel supply and quality conver ions. And many Fleet Managers have found fuel costs aving of up to 40% - 50%. Propane is one of the most environmentally friendly fuels avail able today. In fact, propane contributes the lea t to global warming of all the transportation fuels. To find out how you can reduce your fleet operating costs and help the environment, call your local Superior Propane Branch Manager. We're in the Yellow Page .

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86th C.A.C.P. CONVENTION Motorola Canada Ltd . 1069 Wellington Rd . S. Suite 106 London , Ontario N6E 2H6

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Outdoor Outfits Ltd . 372 Richmond Street West Toronto, Ontario N3V 1X6

Distributor and manufacturer of two- Outdoor Outfits supplies a complete way communication products and line of police parkas, raincoats and systems. windbreakers. Leather police jackets Booths #31 , 32 have recently been added to the line of outerwear. Over 45 years of ex••• perience goes into each and every Olympic Computer Systems Corp. garment supplied. 106-7011 Elmbridge Way, Richmond, Booth #30 British Columbia V7C 4V5

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CO P S (Criminal Offender Photograph System) , captures offender images electronically at booking. COPS modules include property, exhibits, vehicles, crime scenes, composite drawings, wanted or missing bulletins, personnel records and ID cards. Eliminates fi lm costs. Have your mug shot taken at the OCS booth 53.

Booth #53

Panasonic CCTV Products Pro Install Multi Systems Inc. 411 Pall Mall Street London , Ontario N5Y 2Z3 Pro-Install Multisystems Inc. is a CCTV speciality company. Products for general viewing , covert applications, and unique speciality products will be on display. Featured products from Panasonic, Pentax (Cosmicar),

Elmo, & E.M.I. will be demonstrated. As well as the knowledgeable ProInstall staff, manufacturers' representatives will also be present to answer your questions .

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• •• Polaroid Corporation of Canada Ltd. 350 Carlingview Drive Rexdale, Ontario M9W 5G6 Polaroid Instant Imaging Products are displayed for hands on demonstrations in booth number 2. See the latest in Instant Imaging Technology for Identification and Security cameras and accessories, close-up cameras, instant hand held cameras and presentation products.

Booth #2

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86th C.A.C.P. CONVENTION PRC Public Management Services Inc. 1091 Goreham St., 3rd Floor New market, Ontario L3Y 7Bl PRC will display current technology in computerized police management systems currently in use by numerous Canadian and American agencies. Booth #51

••• Proparms Ltd . 2930-2932 Ch . Ste. Therese arigman, Quebec J3L 2B2 The Neutrex Waterjet Disrupter is now capable of disarming soft package bombs at a distance of three metres thus : 'Neutrex Waterjet Disrupter complete with PI Series G nerator Exploder Blasting Machine and accessories and optional laser aiming device for achieving the new 3 m tre standoff, now includes a

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removable safety breech pin to guard against premature firing .' Bo ot h #52

••• R. Nicholls Distributors Inc. 2475 de la Province Longueuil, Quebec J4G IG3 Canada's leading distributor of law enforcement products representing Colt, Heckler & Koch , Remington , Ruger, Sigarms , Litton , Federal Signal , Federal Laboratories, etc. Manufacturers of uniforms, uniform shirts and body armour. We welcome your enquiries . Booths 33, 36

••• Steyr-Mannlicher Suite 203, 47 Gilder Drive Scarborough , Ontario MIK 4P7

The Steyr .223 calibre Police Rifle, flat black finish, built in scope, 28 inches long, with 16 inch barrel. The word 'POLICE ' is displayed on each side . The perfect police firearm . Booth #20

••• Strath Craft Ltd. 620 Newbold Street London , Ontario N6E 2T6 Custom products: specializing in numerous police hat and wallet badges , trophies, plaques , medallions, key chains , desk sets , lapel pins, engraving, name badges, collar dogs , pewter figurines, decorative and industrial electroplating. Booth #18

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DocuCam™ MOBILE VIDEO RECORDING SYSTEMS If you're looking for convincing evidence - Tech Systems will throw the book at you with the complete line of DocuCam Mobile Video Recording ystems. As the leading supplier, Tech Systems has set the standard for performance and reliability. DocuCam Systems provide videotape evidence of an officer's daily en ounters as they happen . When submiued as evidence, the DocuCam Systems have increased convictions and eliminated false accusations leaving an fficer on patrol and ut of court. E h ibit

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The u am Systems unique control panel allows you to use existing or future technology. DocuCam MM formats and offer a complete line of color and black/white cameras.

Systems are available in VHS and

Exhibit B - FUNDING When direct purchase is not feasible , Tech Systems offers a wide variety of leasing and rental options. Our grant writing ervice will even identify available funds and assist your department in preparing grants.

Exhibit C - ASSURANCE Tech Systems will be there before and after your purchase. All DocuCam installations and training are done by our technicians. DocuCam Systems come with a one-year warranty on all system components and the industries only 90 day money back guarantee. C RO S EXAMlNATIO Don't take our word! We encourage you to contact any department utilizing the DocuCam Sy tern with questions regarding performance and reliability. For complete information and a current users list , contact

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Superior Propane Inc.

Tridon Inc.

75 Tiverton Court Unionville, Ontario L3R 9S3

PO Box 5029 Burlington , Ontario L7R 4A2

Superior Propane Inc. is Canada's leading marketer of propane, propane consuming products, and related services. For fuel savings of up to 50 % and the lowest environmental impact of any transportation fuel , consider auto propane for maximum performance and economy.

Manufacturers of: electronic turn signal flashers ; solid state 'wig-wag' systems for police and emergency vehicles; TVSS-90 visual signaling system for taxi cabs and other public transit vehicles to signal driver distress.

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Unisys Canada Inc.

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The Character Company 40 Continental Place Scarborough , Ontario MIR 2T4

With a Unisys solution , you have more than just a sophisticated computer system . You also have the support of a $10 billion company dedicated to helping you meet the information challenges facing your agency. Over 250 public safety agen -

Producers and creators of mascots, characters and robots aimed at com munity relations and investigative needs of law enforcement agencies.

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••• Universal Gym Equipment Ltd. 330 Humberline Drive Rexdale, Ontario M9W IR5 Make a move for innovative technology, lasting quality and ongoing technical support in choosing your gym equipment. Guaranteed on-time parts and facility planning are just some of the varied services that come with each purchase.

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••• Victims Assistance Committee Nepean Police Service 245 Greenbank Road Nepean , Ontario K2H 8W9

Booth #57

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Criminal Offender Photograph System. Automates the booking process Inventory of lnmate' s property Facllitates Witness Viewing Personnel records &... ID cards Photographic Lineups Missing Person or Wanted bulletins OCS TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION Suite 106 . 7011 Elmbridge Way. Richmond. British Columbia . Canada V7C 4V5 Phone . (604) 273-8045 Fax: (604 ) 273-030 1

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n ealable vests come with a replaceable washable cover of 50/50 ply-cotton "infantry cloth" made to Anny Mil specifications. The ballistic vest cover is mildew-proof, inside and out, water proofed with Zepcl material coated on the inside surface with a baked-on plastic to in ure that dy odor cannot get through to the Kevlar®.

Sig Sauer P226 - Double-action semi-automatic 9mm pistol. Features mechanically-locked. recoil-operated autoloader. with a double action/single action trigger. Also features a patented. automatic firing pin lock.

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Service To The Public Waterloo Regional Police Open New Headquarters After eight years of planning the Waterloo Regional Police Service opened their new headquarters building in Cambridge, Ontario last month . The $11 million structure combines more than 9 ,000 square feet of building on 14 acres of land . The predominantly blue glass structure presently houses the ad ministrative and specialized functions of the police service. The new Headquarters structure is an addition to the five police stations in this outhwestern Ontario regional Municipality. The philosophy of the design of the Police Headquarters emp hasizes the commitment of the Police Service to the public. The site positioning and the layout of the building are design ed to be approachable and inviting . The future addition of the Children's afety Village will further enhance public use of the site. The spacious entrance lobby or atrium , which is the primary space within the facility, includes those police units which have the most contact with the public - Community Relations, Public Complaints, Lost and Found Property, Records and a Freedom of Information Office. On

the upper level of the atrium , spaces for public meetings of various kinds are provided incl uding classroom , lounge/ meeting rooms and Police Services Board meeting room. Unlike traditional police buildings, the new Headquarters allows a good deal of interaction and cross circulation between the police staff and public. Making policing activities more visible is at the heart of the

Police Service's desire to be pro-active and sensitive to the public's needs. The bUilding will continue to invite public participation in the activity of keeping the community safe. The structure was designed by the firm of Horton & Ball , Walter, Fed y, McCargar & Hachborn . The General Contractor was Gilvesy Construction . Further details are available from Roger Farwell (519) 743-4109 .

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an item sold at K-mart as a toy water can disarm the officer, use his own sometimes taped to I.o. cards or the pistol shaped and labeled as a pop weapons against the officer or escape cards can sometimes be sharpened can . It cost me $2 .95 and has a bat- custody. down at the edges so that they ca n tery pack which sends a stream of liThere are a variety of necklaces be used to slash officers . quid for a distance of approximately and bracelets which conceal kn ives. There are beach bags, purses and twenty feet. I have become very ac- Go ld chains sometimes have thread valises which are manufactured for curate with this device within fifteen attached to th em and a weapon use by police. They have hidden comfeet. There is a warning on the car- lowered down th e chest or back in partm ents made to conceal firearms . ton it was wrapped in that reads "USE areas often missed during initial sear- These items can get into the wrong WATER ONLY". Officers have been ches. Rings sometimes have movable hands and be used against officers . surprised by offenders using mild parts which can be used as edged We in law enforcement get lulled acids as well as other irritants in these weapon s and razor blades are into a routine mode far too often and cans. This is only one of the items ofContinued on page 35. ficers need to know about. There are also many homemade devices . Many items are prohibited in Canada so only the bad guys have them here. I have managed to put together a pretty remarkable set of photos illustrating some of the potentially deadly weapons that officers are encountering. These items are often very covert and sometimes smuggled across the border into Canada . Some, such as the polycarbonate plastic knives, go right through the metal detectors at airports and in jails. Just because we don't find metal this does not mean a person is unarmed . These plastic knives are mad e in a variety of shapes and sizes and some can be hammered through three quarter inch plywood . How often do we check a person's Onthe street there are no second chances. No room for error. keys to see if some are actually key Pro Carry features a line of police and taClical equipmelll which helps blanks filed down to become an edgreduce your risk at work. Designed by officers for officers. our products are a ed weapon? How often do we make high tech. lightweight solution 10 problems with convelllional gear. Innova tive designs enhance mobility. and illlerchangeable componelll systems a search of somebody and ignore the allow you 10 cuslOmize your equipmelll on an ongoing basis. pen and pencil set in his pocket? ButConstruCled of durable. mailllenance-free fabrics. Pro Carry products terfly knives are made to resemble a wear like iron and are unconditionally guarallleed for life. pen and pencil set. There are a variety Your life . of knives made to look like a regular pen . Belt buckles often double as push daggers and some as brass For a fra brochure. write. call or f ax: knuckles or throwing stars. Key chains are often used to hide weapons or handcuff keys. Eye glasses sometimes have the frames altered so that the stem area above a person's ear has been sharpened in order to stab or slash officers. 541 Chapman Avenue Coquitlam. B.C. . Canada V3J 4A2 Some radical groups such as skin Phone: 1604) 931-1881 Fax : 1604) 93 1-1884 heads and bikers place fishing hooks or razor blades into the lining of their clothes to be used against officers during searches. This usually is only usDEALER INQUIRIES INVITED ed as a distraction so that the subject

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BMW Targets North American Cycle Market W

hen Pope John Paul II visited Canada in 1984, tour security organizers stipulated one brand of police escort motorcycle be uses BMW. Canadian law enforcement organizations bought ten of the bikes from th e German automaker to comply with the edict. For although BMW co ntinues to be the top supplier of emergency services vehicles to many countries, its products are ritually non existent in North American circles. Enter Tony Fletcher, national motorcycle manager of BMW Canada Inc. "We're definitely in the business now," says Mr. Fletcher. Since 1988, wh en the company first started examining the North American law enforcement market, it realized the move would involve a lot of time and co mmitment. Indeed , the first order came through nearly two years later when the Metro Toronto police department ordered four BMW's K100LT (10000 cc) model. Since then the company has also sold bikes to forces in Quebec, Winnipeg, Victoria and Durham Region in Ontario. The K100LT's specifications include a four-cylinder engine developing 90 horse power which is delivered seamlessly across the entire rev band . But when it comes time to stop, BMW was the first and continues to be the leader in anti-lock brake technology as it applies to motorcycles. "You have to see it to believe it," says Mr. Fletcher of the anti-lock braking system (ABS) capabilities. The company makes sure you do ; in addition to its product video, BMW often brings its own drivers along to de monstrate the cycle's high speed stopping power under various road conditions . The company was the first to integrate ABS, which was in use on aircraft and high performance cars,

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into motorcycles and is currently the only manufacturer offering the system on its bikes, says Mr. Fletcher. How does it work? The ABS uses an on-board computer to monitor the front and rear wheel brakes. When the system senses the brakes are about to lock, it reduces pressure in the wh eel brake cylinder up to seven times per second and continues until there's no more risk of lock-up. That means less chance of lost stability during hard braking . Even when full brakes are applied in an emergency straight line stop, the driver can maintain full control. "If you 've been riding a motorcycle, th e one thing you keep telling yourself is not to jam on the brakes," says Mr. Fletcher. While it may take a "leap of faith " to convince drivers of the contrary, BMW provides police forces with a familiarization course for riders, as well as one on light maintenance of the vehicle. "We like to spend some time with the officers who'll be riding the motorcycles, especially those with the ABS," notes Mr. Fletcher. "It can be fairly different from what they've been used to." BMW also provides demonstration models to forces "so they can get their own officers to evaluate it," he adds. Regardless of marketing, BMW recognizes that in this field , its biggest asset will be the satisfied buyer. ''I'm confident we'll do well through word of-mouth," says Mr. Fletcher. BMW offers a three -year/ 100,000 km . warranty on its motorcycles under commercial use. Prices range between $10,000 to $13 ,000 with an addi tional cost of about $1,200 for the an tilock braking system . In another first , BMW recently an nounced the availability of motorcycles with emission controls . The three-way catalytic converter cuts exhaust emission by up to 80 percent

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this is a dangerous state of mind to be in while on the job. We should expect the unexpected during every encounter regardless of how minor the violation . Be polite, but business like. Don't get distracted by excuses or caught up in arguments. Often these are used as distractions in order to use hidden weapons or other tac tics against officers. Remember what a street fighter once told me. "Anything is a weapon if it can be used against my opponent." The secondary reason that officers can benefit by being aware of these types of covert weapons is related to the courts. Officers who have seen these types of weapons and the ways that the weapons are hidden in different areas of the body will be able to refer to either their training or the document where the weapons and techniques were seen when defen ding the need for thorough searches upon arrest. 'I am by no means trying to en courage officers to treat everyone and everything as a high threat nor am I trying to encourage a Rambo re sponse to dealing with suspects. I am trying enhance the individual officer's awareness of items which have or could be used against officers, thus allowing the officer to perceive the weapons before they can be used . Every time I teach an officer survival program , I spend part of the course on street weapon awareness. Everyone teaching survival programs should have a segment of the course on this topic. Be alert out there and stay safe.

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More and more Canadians are thinking about their reasons. For some time now, the Brewers of Canada have been asking Canadians to think about their reasons for drinking responsibly - for planning ahead to get home from a party safely, for realizing that a drink has a right time and a right place, and for giving their lifestyle a healthy balance. And , along with other programs, the message is working. In the area of drinking and driving alone, Government statistics indicate that in the last eight years, the rate of impaired driving charges has gone down by 32%. There's still much more to be done - by all of us. But attitudes are changing. People are realizing that they have reasons to drink responsibly. The Brewers of Canada have an on-going commitment to the Responsible Use Program , and we thank all responsible Canadians for their support.

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... news beat ... news beat ... news beat ... International Law Enforcement Olympics Anders Nielsen Ever run a marathon? You may not want to if I told you how it really feels like from mile 20 to the finish line. I have some pretty exciting news for those crazy hardcore addicts who would ignore that not so subtle warning. Most of you have probably heard of the International Law En forcement Olympics . The Olympics are held every two years with a different host city each item . There is a gathering of police officers from all over the world for athletic competitions and good times. The 1990 games were hosted by Edmonton and I think they were a huge success. The 1992 games are going to be hosted by Washington so gear up now.

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Police Marathon World Championship Anders Nielsen The first Police Marathon World Championship was just held in Mallroca, Spain on December 9, 1990 and I got my butt kicked for 26 miles. A convention for police officers was planned for that time in Mallorca in order that athletics in policing could be discussed . Representatives from over 90 countries were to attend . The time of the convention coincided with the running of the Costa De Calvia Marathon in Mallorca which has already been named the Spanish National Championship for 1990. The organizers added the police categories and the world championship was on . This was planned over a year in ad vance but they forgot to notify the Americans and the Canadians. The American and Canadian organizers received less than six Blue Li ne Magazine

weeks notice. Blair Gemmel in Ottawa deserves a pat on the back for putting together a team in that short a time. Five weeks before the race I received a call from Blair. He asked if I was interested in being on the men's team and if Judy MacAulay would be interested in being on the women's team . There was no need to ask Judy ... I committed us both on the spot. At that time I was still recovering from the Detroit Marathon and Judy was about to run the Columbus, Ohio marathon. It was quite an honour for two St. Thomas police officers to be on the team . The only thing I will say about the race itself is ... hills .. . and lots of them . There were not enough Canadian women officers to enter in the women's team event but Judy pulled off a 6th place in the individual women officers category. The men's team managed an impressive 14th out of a field of 35 in the men's police team category. Everybody was very intense prior to the race but once the distance had been beat, the walls came down and we met police marathoners from 80 countries. There is no question in my mind that the police camaraderie extends far beyond our borders. I felt like I definitely had something worthwhile

in common with all of them and the language barrier was not an obstacle. The next Police Marathon World Championship is going to be held in Moscow in 1992. Hopefully Canada will be represented by at least ten police officers. Certainly with this kind of notice we will bet a chance to train properly. I would like to hear from any officers who are interested in being part of the team . Send inquires to: Anders Nielsen PC 189 Crime Stoppers Coordinator, St. Thomas Police, 30 St. Catharine Street, St. Thomas, Ontario M5P 2V8; phone (518) 631-1330 or (519) 631-8477 , or fax (519) 633-9028 .

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police officer should have the same rights as any other person to lead a normal life when not on duty. His personal affairs should not be subject to any type of external civilian review legislation , such as is rapidly sprouting in various provinces across Canada. This is not to say that off-duty conduct of police officers should never be the subject of disciplinary action . Rather, it is my submission that, unless that conduct is related to one's police duties in some sense, it should remain a matter of internal police discipline and not part of any civilian complaint process. For example, the Metropolitan Toronto Police Force has , until January 1, 1991, operated under the Metropolitan Toronto Police Force Complaints Act, 1984, a statute of the Legislature of Ontario. Under that Act, an allegation that police officers had conducted themselves inappropriately could form the basis of a complaint. ince there was no requirement that officers had to be in the execution of their duties at the time of the incident, one could argue that offduty conduct, no matter where it occurred in the world, could be reviewed by the civilian review body called th Public Complaints Commission . Therefore, such complaints could be processed through all phases of the Act and could theoretically lead to the dismissal of the officers from the Force. This was more than a mere possibility. For example, the Divisional Court of Ontario recently ruled that an off-duty incident involving two vacationing Metropolitan Toronto police officers who were visiting a friend 's cottage, could be the subject of a proper complaint due to the language of the Act. In that instance, the officers (i) were not wearing police uniforms or any

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insignia, badges or anything that would have identified them as police officers ; (ij) they were over one hun dred miles from Toronto; (iii) they did not, at any time in the course of the altercation , identify themselves as members of this Force ; (iv) they were complete strangers to the complainant. In fact , the complainant had no idea, until some time after the incident, that these two men were members of the Metropolitan Toronto Police Force. He learned it indirectly from the Ontario Provincial Police officer who was investigating an allegation that an assault and been committed . This is unfair! It means that the same rationale could apply if an officer has an argument over the location of a fence with his neighbour or if the officer swore at a guest in the officer's home. To go even further, domestic disputes could, as a result of this deciSion, be treated as com plaints . Bearing in mind the serious consequences of such a complaint, the recognition of this factor is important. There is no question that the offduty conduct of police officers may be subject to the disciplinary provisions of the legislated powers of a police force, if the said conduct could bring discredit upon the reputation of the Force or its members. This has long been accepted by police officers on the basis of the employer-employee relationship which exists and by virtue of their oath of office. However, I would respectfully submit that this Act was never intended to apply to the private lives of police officers. Rather, it was clearly intended to govern their conduct while acting or purporting to act in their official capacity as police officers when dealing with the public. I point out that, under similar

review mechanisms which govern members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, 1986) and police officers in the province of Quebec (Code de Deontologie des Policiers du Quebec, (1990) , complaints are limited to matters concerning the con duct of police officers in the performance of any duty or function . In my opinion , it is a distortion , if not a perversion , of the intent of the Ontario Legislature to make the system of public complaints serve the purpose of what amounts to an in quisition into every aspect of a police officer's private life. No other profession or occupation , that I know of, is or can be the subject of such scrutiny by an outside body. If I voice my concern openly at this time, it is because the Metropolitan Toronto Police Force Complaints Act, 1984, was, for the most part, incorporated in the recent Police Services Act of OntariO, which was proclaim ed On January 1, 1991. However, the word "complaint" is not defined in the new legislation , thus leaving the issue open to even broader interpretation than it was before. This should be of concern to all police officers in Ontario since this new legislation now applies to all officers in that province. A warning also goes out to those officers from other provinces who are in the midst of considering similar legislation. In my view, the only solution to remedying this injustice is a legislative amendment which would specify that the conduct complained of must have occurred while the police officers were in the performance or purported performance of any police duty or function .

Mr. Beauchesne is a member of the Ontario Bar and a special advisor to the Chief's staff of the Metropolitan Toronto Police Force. Mr. Beauchesne was a police officer for approximately 12 years and attained the rank of sergeant before taking the position he presently holds.

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Officer discretion essential to justice system An Alberta court decision has r instated that province's public drunkenness offence and brought clarification to an officers power of discretion . The case involved a lower court decision from last year whereby a charge of public drunkenness was dismissed in a Lethbridge court. The judge at this hearing decided that the use of the word "intoxication" was too v gue. He felt that due to this vagueness the law was open to abuses by police officers. The judge felt due to the absence of clear stan dards, enforcement "could be based upon the personal attitudes of the peace officers." The judge continued in his ruling by pointing out that an officer was permitted to release the accused into the care of a responsible person . This, the judge ruled , "is a confusion of en forcement and by the same token , an unequal vulnerability to penal consequences. Without a clear standard for prosecution , the peace officer is em powered to act capriciously, subjectively or even with prejudice." With this the judge dismissed the charge. Upon appeal to the Alberta Court of Queen's Bench it was determined th judge erred in his judgement. This higher court found the word "intoxicated" had been defined as far back as 1936 when it was said to be a "condition of being stupefied by drink." It found further definitions in cases from 1959. In this case the court defined drunkenness to be "a combination of several tests and observations (which) shows a marked departure from what is usually considered as normal." The appeal court then looked at the judges remarks regarding an officer's discretion . It cited the 1988 upreme Court of Canada case of Regina Vs. Beare in which it was decided that laws that give police officers a discretion do not offend the principles of fundamental justice. Bl'/JR Line Magazine

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1991 CALENDAR OF UP-COMING EVENTS July 16·19, 1991 anadlan Ide ntification Society a lnt John , New Brunswick The Samt John Police Force will be host to .. onference '91'" the annual conference and seminar for the Canadian Identification oCiety Contact person is Constable Janet N Holt at (506) 648 -3297 or FAX (506) 64H 3304 Aug u t 19·22, 1991 Pedestrian and Bicycle·lnvolved Traffic Collis ions Ottawa, Ontario The Canadian Association of Technical Accident Investigators and Reconstructionists (CATAIR) ha announced it will be holding a three day hands on seminar at the Canadian Polin! college regarding the investiga tion of pedestrian and bicycle-involved traffic colli Ion . The course covers at ·scene techniques and documentation re quirements. There is a limited number spaces available for this course and at hmdees need not be members of CATAIR. For further information contact Brian I.mklater. 1636 Baie Vert Cr . Ottawa. Ontario K1C 3K2. August 25·30, 1991 a nadlan Association of Chiefs of Police London, Ontario The wndon Police Force will host the Cana · dian A ociation of Chiefs of Police annual convention . It will include several key -note speakers and a three day trade show. For further details call SuP! Austin at (519) 6615677 or FAX (519) 438·7230 . August 30· Septe mber I , 1991 Cana dian National Police Combat ha mpions hips Winnipeg, Manitoba Th Winnipeg Police Revolver Club will be ho t to this annual event that will be held at the Winnipeg Police Firearms Training Facility. This event will have over $15.000 worth of prizes . This event is limited to 300 pr registered entrants only. For furthe r information contact Barry Chikowski. 71 Manorview Close. Winnipeg. Manitoba. R2P OB4 or phone (204) 633 -3504.

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September 1·7, 1991 International Narcotics Enforcement Officers Association Conference Montrea l, Quebec The INEOA ann ual conference will be held at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal, Quebec. Adva nce registration is $150.00. For furthe r information contact Marilyn Young , Canada Customs . at (613) 954-6331. Septe mber 12·13, 1991 International Police Diver Symposium Burlington, Ontario This eve t will be held at the Canada Cen tre for Inland Waters in Burlington . The event is presented ann ually and is supported by several local police agencies and associations. T e symposiu m gathers representatives from aro und the world and includes demonstrations. seminars and a trade show. Further details will be given in future issues_ Contact Rick Rozoski at (416) 575-1434. Septem er 23·26, 1991 PROFILE 2000 Toronto, Ontario The Metropolitan Toronto Police Sexual Assault quad will present a four day sex crimes se minar. The seminar will be held at the Me'ropolitan Toronto Police Head q uarters Auditorium . Several key-note speakers and international experts in the field are to be featu red_ Further information to be announced in upcoming issues . For further details and registration information. contact De! Wendy Leaver at (416) 324-6060 or FAX (416) 324-0697. October 21·23, 1991 Institute For The Prevention Of Child Abuse Toronto, Ontario The 9th Annual Conference of the Institute for the Prevention of Child Abuse will be held in Toronto, Ontario. Further details to be anno unced in upcoming issues. Novem er 13·15, 1991 1991 APCO Canada Conference North York, Ontario The As ociated Public Safety Officer's of Canada will be holding their ann ual conference t the Inn On The Park in North York Ontario This will be of particular interest to persons involved in radio communications for emergency services. Any members wishi ng to attend the conference or become a member of this organization are encouraged to contact David Ralph at (416) 392-2199 or FAX (416) 392-2027 or David Smith at (416) 392-2174.

February 17·20, 1992 Policing in the Global Community The Challenge Of Leadership Simon Fraser University and the Justice Institute of Be will be holding this seminar which is designed for police managers. It will address the cntical issues of vision , organizationalleadership and creatvie adaptation to change. Symposium program and registra tion information will be available In September. Further information call B.C Police Academy (604) 22 -9771 Ex.257 or FAX (604) 660-1875 or Simo n Fraser University at (604) 291-3792 or FAX (604) 291-3851 Marc h 2·5, 1992 JUSTICE : EXTENDING THE VISION A National Co nfere nce on Victimization and Recovery Victoria, British Columbia This conference is targetted to everyone in the fields of Justice. social services and men · tal health . Prominent keynote speakers and workshop leaders will address emerging issues in the areas of victimization and recovery in Canada. Workshops will include Family and Sexual Violence, Victims as Witnesses. The Victim Offender Con tinuum . For further information contact Shelley Rivkin . Justice Institute of Be (604) 222-7251 ( ote: This is not a COVA Conference) Marc h 17·19, 1992 EMEX '92 International San Francisco, California The 1992 International Emergency Manage ment ExpOSition and Conference, featuring products and services for emergency disaster preparedness. will present a comprehensive conference program . The three day con ference will present demonstrations. lectures. seminars and a trade show. For further details contact Carol Davis-Beach (617) 449-6600 or FAX (617) 449-6953 .

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Front and rear toothed sensors are constantly monitored by an electronic control unit to determine when intervention by ASS is necessary.

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