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October 1991 COVER STORY

IN THIS ISSUE FEATURES Cover Story Letters To The Editor Editorial: The Reality of Modern Policing Defensive Tactics : Craig Best Rap With Rock: Rock Dueck Alternative Police Vehicle Managing The Employment Equity Challenge Police Profile: Saanich Police Reserve Go For The Gold Up-Coming Events Physics As It Relates To Firearms Espionage: Where Have All The Spies Gone? French Police Scandals Prompt Reoganization UN Active in Criminal Research Technology: Fingerprint Scanning for Credit Cards Chemical Hazards of Burning Cars Canadian Police Champs Awarded Paying Tickets By Phone Counter-Point: Handguns Vs. Revolvers Babysitting A Jamboree Product Review: True Companion for WordPerfect Product News : Effective Door Security A11 Announces New Lighting Innovative Car Security Emergence of Community Based PoliCing (Part II)

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NEWS Air Bag Gas Warning Five Provinces Join Licencing Agreement Awards Program For Seat Belt Use High Risk Drivers Tagged In Alberta Program Four Jails Proposed For Women Acquittal After 33 Year Trial Six Nations Police Show New Uniform Manitoba W.eB. New Investigative Unit Ryerson Starts First Animation Course Bell Cellular and OPP Join Forces to Fight Crime

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Buy And Bust Does Not Violate Charter Interpreter Required For Charter Warning False Imprisonment Brings Award

This month's cover was iaken by Dave Kozmic of the Metropolitan Toronto Police Force. It is a dramatic picture of that Police Force's Emergency Task Force in action. This is one of six special weapons response teams that patrol the city. They are on patrol, and on call, 24-hours-aday. The 1989 Drinkwalter report on Tactical Units in Ontario stated; "When we began this inquiry, our focus was on whether or not Ontario should have police tactical units at all. We quickly became convinced, however, that these units are necessary and do save lives." On page 55 of the report it stated, "In reviewing occurrences from 1984 to 1989 the Emergency TaskForce has... resolved highly dangerous situations without dischargingjirearms at suspects. Professionalism, skill and restraint is very evident in calls from day to day by all E. T.F. members." This was high praise indeed for this unit. The key to their success appears to revolve around the quality of the officers recruited and the continuous training they receive. This month's cover is a salute to these officers.

October, 1991

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ENJOYABLE MAGAZINE GETS CIRCULATED

In th first instance, I want to advise I am a sub criber to Blue Line Magazine and enjoy the issues a great deal. Once I am fini h d with each issue, It gets circulated through th Squad Room and , I am sure, garn rs you new subscriptions. My wife also enjoys the magazine (and I sugg t a great many other law enforcement wives do) and reads it thoroughly before I take it into the office. B t regards and thanks again for a great magazine.

W.e. McKlssock Offic r in Charge Int rdiction & Intelligence Division Canada Customs, Pacific Region Editor' Notes Thanks for the kind words. This letter und r cores a point that I feel is quite important. Make sure you make BlueLine avai/able to your spouse. It is nice for them to see and understand your job a little b tter. And don't forget to encourage others to read it as well. RElEVANT CANADIAN PERSPECTlVE

It i r freshing to read a magazine with a relevant Canadian perspective. Keep up the good work! Please send my magazine to my hom address. If it gets sent to work, I'll n ver ee it. N.L Brown Stewiacke, N.S .

CANADIAN INFORMATION NEEDED

I have been following the debate over mi-auto pistol versus revolver for sometime now and it is becoming obvious that our various police associations, despite all th ir efforts and recommendations, are meeting with limited success in attempting to persuade the police authorities that it is tim to move into the 1990's and give us a d cent weapon. I believe that it is time that each officer tak an active role in this quest and I have t rt d my own study to try and achieve thi goal. I have made extensive inquiries to large number of American police

agencies. They have gone to great lengths to provide studies and data in support of our position. What I am looking for now is Canadian input. I need Canadian officers to send me experiences that they have been involved in, such as the Nepean officer who was wounded in the fire-fight with the bank robbers from Montreal, or the Metro Toronto officer who took out the "Rambo" on YongeSt., where a high capacity autopistol would have been an advantage over the revolver. Any occurrence, accompanied by reports if possible, would be of great assistance. All it will take is an hour or two of your time, and a stamp, and the end result may save your life or mine. Please send the replies to my attention, marked personal and confidential. Robert G. Fleming Ontario Provincial Police P.O. Box 910 Essex, Ontario N8M2Y2

Editor's Note : Keep us informed of your progress. " CANT WRITE FOR YOU ANYMORE" It is long overdue, and with much regret that I send you this letter. It seems that my commitments, have exceeded the time I have in a 24 hour day to properly complete them. Criticism from middle management within our department for my past writing for Blue Line Magazine has also contributed to my decision to withdraw myself from writing for you. Although I still intend to support the magazine, in every way I can, and make the occasional written contribution, I feel it important to advise you of my present inability to be a regular contributor. My hat goes off to you and the Blue Line staff... This fine magazine just keeps getting better! --Name with held--

Editor's Note I would like to thank this person for his past contributions. They have been great insightful pieces and his talent will be missed. There are many small minds out there who would prefer the dark ages of policing. They do not wish to admit that todays cop is a lot more enlightened and

professional. Some people's greed, jealousy and desire for the positions they asspire to, thrives on suppressing the talent around them . Never let little minds keep you down . Remember. A prophet is rarely recognized in his own home town . HOW ABOUT A BINDER?

I have been enjoying Blue Line Magazine for the past couple of years now. Congratulations to you on a truly fine publication that is both informative and entertaining. The articles you publish concerning recent case law developments are of particular interest, as are the many police training issues you have covered. As usually happens with any magazine subscription, I now have a stack of magazines collecting dust on a shelf. Have you given any thought to designing a binder of some kind that would hold 2-3 years worth of issues of your magazine? Richard Taylor Red Deer, Alberta

Editor's N ote It has occurred to me many times. Up to this point I have been so busy with the alligators in this swamp that I haven 't had much time to think about it. We are presently working on the idea and will keep everyone well informed when we come up with something next month. Thanks for the reminder.

Thanks For Support The 86th Annual Convention of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police ended on August 30th as a tremendous success. From the distinctive ''Trade Show" to the official ceremonies, business meetings and social activities, delegates repeatedly commented on the impressive quality and value of these activities. The successful administration of a convention of this magnitude requires the participation of many individuals and organizations. Blue Line Magazine's involvement has been very much appreciated and contributed greatly to the overall success of this extraordinary convention. Thankyou again for your interest and support. Elgin Austen Superintendent London Police Force

Vol. 3 No.8 - October 1991

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October, 1991

Commentary: Morley Lymbumer

Some initial investigation gave me a variety of reasons for this type of holster. None of the reasons I have heard makes any good common sense except the one about money. The reality of keeping the gun to fit the ceremonial uniform holster hit home. The force would have to refit Many years ago the RCMP made a every barrel of every weapon on the force, bold statement to the Canadian people. and then purchase proper security holThey determined that they must change sters, then purchase new dress holsters. It for the good of the force and the commu- was not an easy decision. I do not envy nity. This realization caused them to do the task of whom ever it was that had to away with such things as spurs and cross make it. There are many changes this force is straps on their daily work uniform. They decided that modem policing would not going to have to come to ierrns with sooner tolerate such archaic thinking as celibacy or later. While members of the RCMP are for new officers and teaching horseman- called upon to respond to the community ship for every recruit. Another bold state- in a proper fashion they should be shown ment came in 1976 when they discovered that they, themselves, are going to be that females could actually do a police of- treated properly. If this means doing ficer's job. away with the traditional weapon, with its longer barrel and "D Ring" In short RCMP management realized that their members were not simon the butt, then so be it. The Force ply faceless, mindless soldiers awaitcould keep sufficient stock of these ing their every command. old weapons at each unit if the "red serge" has to be worn. They were in fact huFor the sake of the safety of man beings doing a job that required human the officers, change to a abilities. Upper manageproper security holster and ment at that time realweapon for the day to day work that must be done. ized the toys and image of the police force was actively And do not look for a interfering with the human scape-goat for the mistakes ,. task of dealing with people. of the past. Simply admit The RCMP have the gaf was made and work come a long way in the past twenty years. together to correct it before someone gets They recently embarked on an ambitious hurt. An open butt is simply too tempting program that will eventually bring the best for a desperate person to ignore. concepts of community based policing to I can only repeat what I said in a the force . Although the need for this type previous editorial. Family members of of a program is debatable for a police RCMP officers should keep a copy of this force that prides itself in its rural roots, editorial in the event a tragedy such as management should be praised for think- described occurs. In any civil proceedings ing in these terms. to follow no one can say they were not A couple of years ago I wrote an aware of the problem. In the case of Reeditorial critical of the RCMP's continued gina Vs. Sault Ste.Marie it was made clear use of the old "Widow Maker" holster. that a hazard that was pointed out as such, Shortly after, I was relieved to hear the and that could have been corrected but force was actively working to replace these was not, leaves the corporation liable. holsters with a new type of sa:urity hoIster. The purpose of this editorial is to remove You can imagine my dismay when I any doubt that they were not aware of the toured a detachment recently to find that problem. • the new holster looks more secure than it really is. Not only is it insecure from assail- HCMP were first Invited to respond ants grabbing it but it is also uncomfort- to this commentary last July. As of able due to the extra length barrel of the publishing date they have not custom fitted weapons. (No one can tell responded. me why the RCMP barml has to be longer) .

The Reality of Modern Policing

Tactics

Progressive Levels of Training FACT: People who want to start careers in law enforcement come from a variety of

social backgrounds and have varied experience in dealing with physical confrontations. FA CT: Most active law enforcement personnel do not engage in regular defensive tactics training or fitness programs. If the above statements are believable to you, the need to spend more time on inervicedefensivetactics, baton, handcuffing and officer safety (survival) programs becomes apparent. More problem in the fonn of civil nd criminal actions against both officers and their agencies stem from nonlethal use of force than the use of firearms . This does not mean that our officers should train less with rvice fireann . However it does show a neglect to train adequately in the other areas. Police educators have a great amount of responsibility placed upon them by th ir administrations. Trainers must put their officers through a variety of defensive training techniques in order to prepare them for the street. Often the man hours assigned for this training are not nearly enough to really educate officers in the skills required. Trainers must introduce the technique by demonstration. Students must then be shown step by step how the technique is perfonned. Once they have been shown what the task requires, officers need the time to practice the technique until it comes implanted in their memory. As the officer becomes familiar with the task the instructor can now fine tune the

officers perfonnance of the technique. Those are the three nonnal phases of psycho-motor skill training. As one can see, trainers do not simply say "Do This" , show a technique and then go to another. At least this shouldn't be what is happening I!! The public that we all serve is demanding more public relations training for police and correctional officers. We are expected to respect the rights of indi-

Stance

Appear open as you approach. Show the inside of your palms but keep the hands up in front of your chest so you can block or reactto an attack quickly. You appear non aggressive and concerned, but you are ready to defend yourself.

Weakside Block

The officer side steps and lifts his forearm up and to the outside. He has now placed the attacker off balance. The officer is now in a position to strike and his stability is ensured with his one foot slightly back for greater forward thrust.

viduals. There is a direct link between defensive training and the respect of individual rights. Administrators of departments and academies must allow time for their instructors to educate officers and cadets concerning the justifiable application of the techniques which have been taught, not just how to perfonn the technique. If ed ucators are not allowed the training time to familiarize the officers with the force continuum, officers will not understand how suspects actions lead to the officers reactions. How then can they be expected to perfonn appropriately on the street? Preaching about sections 25 and 26 of the Canadian Criminal Code and a three line statement concerning fireann 6

policy that officers are expected to read and sign during handgun qualification is not enough. To allow officers to really comprehend the escalation of control levels as compared to resistance encountered, officers should be put through organized role playing scenarios under the supervision of educators who are well versed in the domain of justifiable use of force. If these sessions are video taped and critiqued by the officer, his peers and the instructor, this will allow the officer to understand the application of force within publicly acceptable parameters. Many in the public expect new officers should be able to go out on the street and not just defend public internsts, but do so in such a manner that nob.:x:ly could dispute the officer's actions. 1llose that believe this can happen, after a day or two of defensive training, are living in a fantasy world.

NEXT MONTH: Part Two The Levels of Training Intensity Craig Best is the Founder of the Officer Survival Institute in Montreal and is the tactical training instructor for the Canadian Pacific Police. Corrunenls aoo inquiries may be made by calling him at (514)699-6569 or (514) 591-9018

October, 1991

Rap 'With Rock:

By Rock Dueck

Smoking Can Be Hazardous In the wee hours of Sunday, February 24th, 1991, a well developed plan was executed by a highly organized group to steal 2 .5 million dollars. The gang, 12 from Montreal, Quebec and one from Coaldale, Alberta, had obviously weighed their options carefully. They could rob a bank or armoured car but that would require the use of weapons and possible violence ... and result in jail terms of several years. There was also the problem of bait money and witnesses, combined with the possibility that there may not be as much cash as anticipated. The other option which they elected to pursue, was to steal 2 .5 million dollars worth of cigarettes from two semi-trailer units being transported on a Canadian Pacific rail car. This, they reasoned , could be done in the dead of night with no witnesses and no violence. Fu~rmore , at today's prices, cigarettes could easily be disposed of at a discount. The gang had failed to consider one very important point! Canadian Pacific has, since the tum of the century, maintained its own Canada wide police force . The c.P. Police, while very low profile in the public eye, is well known to other police agencies and had no difficulty in securing the assistance of both the R.C.M. Police and the Calgary Police Service to apprehend these crooks in the act. So, at 4:00 a.m. on that Sunday morning in the quiet of a South East Calgary rail yard, the gang suddenly discovered that they were not alone. Several uninvited and unwanted guests had arrived too ... shall we say to "butt out" their plan. However, the crooks are getting smarter. Instead of armed robbery which carries a potentially extended sentence of life imprisonment, these people attempted a crime which would result in similar financial gain, yet, they can only be charged with theft over $1 ,000 with a maximum of ten years in jail. And consider this! While on an all expense paid vacation in one of our finer prisons, they will pay less than three dollars for a pack of cigarettes while we pay over six . It seems that only large corporations and criminals are exempt from taxes! October, 1991

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Profile Alternative Police Vehicle Fits Budget The town of PaJmerston, Ontario, a community of some 2500 people, has gone to a GMC Jimmy for a general patrol vehicle. The Palmerston Police Force, with a complement of ten personnel has traditionally had only one patrol vehicle. Police therefore needed a reliable rear wheel drive vehicle suitable for a number of functions. Chief Barry Moyle also wanted a more fuel efficient vehicle then the previou 350 four barrel Chev. After arching the matter they chose the downsized GMCJimmy. The Palmerston cruiser comes with a full frame , four door vehicle powered by a 4.3 litre V6 engine. Palmerston Police added a towing package to the standard vehicle to obtain a transmission cooler. Creature comforts include: Air, AMI FM cassette, power door locks, power windows, tilt wheel, and delay wipers. Th standard S&W light bar fits nicely on top and Palmerston Police have added high intensity red bumper lights. Two screen were designed and built locally.

The rear screen can be raised to the roof, allowing police to transport large items such as found bicycles. Many of the heavy duty items normally found in a police package come standard in the light duty truck. The rally rims, luggage rack and spoiler were standard equipment. The cost? After trade in and all taxes, Palmerston Police paid $17,090.00 for the vehicle. Other costs included $425.00 for decals and striping, and $920.00 for the screens. TotaJ cost then was $18,435.00

PaJmerston police expect to keep the vehicle in active service for a two year period . Chief Moyle invites any Police service interested in a similar vehicle to contact him after the break-in period to obtain facts and figures , pros and cons of the Jimmy. This story was originally scheduled for September's Issue but was inadvertently cut

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Managing the Employment Equity Challenge by - Sam Fernandes Lionel Trinidad In October 1989, the Metropolitan Toronto Police Services Board approved the formation of a high profile recruitment team, staffed by one Inspector, a Staff Sergeant and six. Constables. Directed by the "Employment EqUity Program", its mandate was to create a pool of qualified candidates to the position of police constable and cadet, with the emphasis on the hiring of women, visible minorities and aboriginal people. After identifying unique barriers in each community, innovative outreach recruiting strategies were created and implemented. This entailed the development of recruitment literature, researching human resource markets, and identifying qualified target groups. It also included in-house and public education of our personnel regarding the Employment October, 1991

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Police Profile

Saanich Police Reserve By RIC t . Monica Vennette

are the Saanich Police Department's we do have access to the shotgun, which W eReserve Constables. There are ap- we have been trained handle. The only proximately twenty of us, with another five currently in training. Our training is four months long and includes most aspects of a regular constable's program. We are iaught self-defen using imp:lct weapons from the baton to shotgun, traffic detail, care and control of handcuffed persons and how to get them to that point. About 70% of our training is law, with the emphasis on the legal ramifications of all our action a a peace officer. Our intructors range from lawyers to police officers of varying ranks, psychologists and others. We also have ranks among our own members. While we are under the direct authority of an Inspector, Staff-Sergeant and a Constable, we have our own Rerve S/Sgt., a Corporal, and sergeants. We are not usually paid for our duties , however, on two occasions during the year, we are. The monies collected from HallCMIeen night p:ltrol, and the annual Multiple Sclerosis Drive are put into an account in our name. We use the money to spon or a scholarship fund , several local charities, and once a year we treat ourselves to the Annual Reserve Police Dinner. While we are not armed when out on patrol, (our main function is to assist the regular members during their tour of duty),

FLASHES By Tony MacKinnon

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difference in our uniform is the word' 'RESERVE" sewn onto our shoulder flashes. Other distiguishing features are the absence of a firearm, and the regimental numbers of reserve officers start with the number ' 2' as opposed to the regular members' that start with the number' 1'. Our training allows us the same legal authorities and powers of arrest, however, in most cases, it is not the job of the reserve member to conduct the investigation, or write outthe traffic violations. BaSically, while out on patrol, the reserve follows the instructions of the regular member, therefore, the responsibilities can vary from member to member. We are required to ride from 12 to 16 hours a month, and we do so by first attending a monthly meeting, and using a sign-up sheet or calendar. This allows us to ride when it is most convenient for ourselves, as we do not have a set riding schedule. These monthly meetings also include on-going training sessions so that we are regularly kept up to date. This is a basic profile to the job of a Reserve Constable with the Saanich, British Columbia, Police Department, and we hope this information is useful to your readers. On behalf of my fellow reserves, thank-you for taking an interest in us. We are only too happy to help. •

Five Provinces Join Licence Agreement On June 1st the Provinces of Manitoba, Albern, Newfoundland, Ontario and Quebec joined together in an agreement to exchange conviction information on eight traffic offences. The purpose of the information transfer is to permit the exchange of traffic convictions while providing for the application of home jurisdiction demerit points and appropriate driver control action. This action can include licence suspensions. The agreement includes convictions for the offences of Speeding, Fail to Stop for Red Light or Stop Signs, Fail to Stop for School Bus, Careless Driving, Fail to Remain (Proviocial Offence), Fail 10 Report Accident, Racing, and Passing Where Prohibited. Dangerous Driving, under the Criminal Code, will be recorded if the violators home Province has this offence affected under Provincial Statute. In addition the agreement includes the transfer of Criminal Code driving information that is routinely placed on that Provinces driver records. This means a person moving from one Province to another will have his convictions recorded on his new Provincial driver's licence record. The same information transfer will occur for persons driving through or visiting the respective Province. Each Province within the agreement will apply its own appropriate driver controls and sanctions as if the offence had occurred in the home province of the violator. If a person moves to a new Province carrying with him a licence suspension, the driving record will be reassessed in the new province and the appropriate level of suspension adjusted to reflect that Province's levels. In other words it is conceivable that a person moving from one province to another could face a suspended licence upon applying for a new licence. On the other hand a person suspended Provincially in one province could obtain a licence in the new Province of residence if the new home Province is more lenient on such violations. It is hoped this new agreement will assist many Provincal border communities and tourist areas that suffer from motorists driving with impunity to local licence sanctions.

OCLOber, 1991

Go For The Gold Winners of the exciting contest, "Guess the Weight of the Gold Bars", held at the Strath Craft Booth at the CACP Convention in London, Ontario August 1991 are as follows: lst place Don McGowan, CNR Police Brian G .P . Scott, Brandon, MB

2nd place Dave Martinak, Barringer Ltd . Gerry Laughy, Port Moody Police 3rd place J.R. Earle, Western University Police 4th place Ray McFadden, Brockville Police

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Calendar Of Up-Coming Events October 23, 1991 TORNADO FUN RUN Ontario Police College Aylmer, Ontario The Ontario Police College will be preenting their 13th annual "Tornado Fun Run:' This event includes a 6 km. run, walk and bike-a-thon commencing at the Police College. Proceeds go to the St.ThomasIElgin Friends of Erma Koleada Fund . Contact: Mr. Claire S haw at (519) 773-5361 Ex.251

November 13 - IS, 1991 1991 APCO CANADA CONFERENCE North York, Ontario The Associated Public Safety Officer's of Can da will be holding their annual conference at 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 wishing to attend the conference or become a member of this organization are encouraged to con1act David Ralph at (416) 392-2199 or FAX. (416) 392-2027 or David Smith at (416) 3922174.

March 2 - 5 , 1992 JUSTICE : EXTENDING THE VISION Victoria, British Columbia A National conference on Victimization and Recovery. This conference is targeted to everyone in the fields of justice, social services and mental 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 Continuum. For further information contact S helley R ivkin, J ustice Institute of B .C. (604) 222-7251 . (Note: This is not a COVA Conference)

March 17 - 19, 1992 EMEX '92 INTERNATIONAL San Fran cisco, California The 1992 International Emergency Management Exposition and Conference, featuring products and services for emergency disaster preparedness, will present a comprehensive conference program. The three day conference will present demonstrations, lectures, seminars and a trade show. For further details contact Carol Davis-Beach (617)449 -6600 or FAX. (617)449-6953.

August 2 - 7 , 1992 I.A.A.T.I. DISCOVERY 1992 Toronto, Ontario The Metropolitan Toronto Police will be hosting the International Association of

February 17 - 20, 1992 POLICING IN THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY The Challenge Of Leadership Simon Fra er University and the Justice In titute of B.C. will be holding this seminar which is designed for police managers. It will address the critical issues of vision, organizational leadership and creative adaptation to change. Symposium program and registration information will be available in September. Further information call B.C. Police Academy (604) 228-9771 Ex.257 or FAX (604) 6601875 or Simon Fraser University at (604) 291-3792 or FAX (604) 291-3851.

Auto Theft Investigators 1992 training seminar. All police agencies in and around the Metropolitan Toronto area will be assisting with this international event. The convention will include seminars, workshops and exhibitor displays related to the auto theft prevention industry. Contact person is Det.Sgt Chris Hobson (416)324 6260 or Roger Overton (416)252-5215 .

September 1992 Sexual Assault Seminar Toronto, Ontario The Metropolitan Toronto Police, Sexual Assault Squad has announced they will be presenting their second seminar in September 1992. Details will follow in future issues. Contact: Det. Wendy Leaver (416)324-6060 or FAX. (416)324-0697

For Inclusion In this column we must have at least two months advance notice. Please try to keep the description of your event to 30 words. (Not Including Title, Contact Name and Phone/FAX) It may be faster to FAX your announcement so feel free to use our 24 hour Editorial FAX line - (416) 293-0526. "I wrecked trains because I liked to see people die. I like to hear them scream." - Sylvestre Matuschka "the hungarian Train Wreck Freak" (Escaped Prison 1937, not heard from since.)

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FLASHES By TOllY MacKinlloll

"And fm pLeased to say sir, that unLike the garbage you just threw on the highway, your ticket for littering is compLelely biodegradabLe!"

October, 1991

Physics As It Relates To Firearms Recoil Mass Pivot Distance by David W.D. Langstroth

pistoVrevolver, draw another imaginary line along the top of your hand while you are holding your firearm. The distance between the two lines is the RMPD. The RMPD applies to all manner and

"To kill a fly with a sledgehammer" is an slide, rapidly expanding hot gases, the interesting analogy of overkill, but per- empty case, and in some cases the barrel, haps there is more to the statement than is moving rather quickly in a rearward direcoriginally perceived. Let's examine the tion, replaces the head of the hammer. possibilities. The pistol grip replaces the stout hickory First, select your weapon; a solid steel handle. We have the same two hands and head , 10 pound sledge attached to a 32 the same placement (as close to the recoilinch piece of stout hickory. Grasp it in ing mass as possible without loosing valuyour strong hand ( your very strong side able parts of your body.) The pistol will hand) , about 12 inches from the weighted now try as hard as it can to tear itself from end, (you know , the end with the hammer'7"'~~0777:7;:'7'77'77'07':77'7!77 types of firearms; revolvhead on it) . ers, rifles, shotguns, submaPOWER! The ability chine guns, etc. For now to crush flies right down let's look at self loading pisto the molecular level. tols. Let's take a couple of Many small bore (.22 calpractice swings. HEY, ibre) pistol designs, that are THERE!! This is a little and have been available on uncontrollable,. We can the commercial market, have initiate the forward attempted, in most cases sucmovement but trying to cessfully, to bring the centre slow down .. .. (conof the bore down as low as gratulations, you've NI_ _+""~'•.,_ ",.""""",",',1 possible and thus reducing discovered inertia.) the RMPD. They have acWhen we swing the complished this feat by 1) hammer back it almost angling the bottom of the tears itself from our •..,.,.. . .,"".w.. grip to the rear, 2) reversing the pOSitions of the barrel What 's the answer? and recoil drive spring, or 3) Aha! Use both hands. arranging a low format trighand. More control, Great! ger connector. Imagine the marriage of the your hands every time you are foolish frame of the P-08 Luger and the slide! enough to fire it! barrel assembly of a Browning High Po..ver There now exists a problem. How do P-35. Talk about your low RMPD! you get your hand closer to the centre of Remember, the smaller the RMPD the the bore, (the head of the hammer?) Well, more likely it is that the shooter can conyou can alter the physical make up of your trol and/or direct a multiple round volley hands or mechanically alter the format of in the shortest time with the greatest accuthe pistol. racy. Isn't that what it's all about? Several firearms manufacturers seem to have overlooked the interaction of their David Langstroth is currently a Gun respective (and I might add , respectable) smith with the Ontario Provincial PobuLwhat if we moved our hands closer mechanical devices with the human body. lice and is a serving member of the Cato the weighted end? Yes, that's it! We 've Several others appear to acknowledge nadian Armed Forces (Reserve) in his done it! The ultimate power! ... hundreds this interaction by arranging the bore to capactiy as a Weapons Technician . Mr of foot pounds per square inch of death be as close to the top of the hand(s) as Langstroth is a graduate of the Colodealing, fly crushing capability! ... but, wait possible, thus redUcing the "recoiling mass rado School of Trades (Gunsmithing) a minute, we're supposed to be discussing pivot distance" (RMPD) . and has been involved with fi rearms physics and firearms . The RMPD can easily be measured in the design, customization, modification and Well, in a way, we are. In a self-loading following manner. Draw an imaginary repair, for the past 15 years. pistol the recoiling mass consisting of the line down the centre of the bore of your

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Espionage Where Have All the Spies Gone? Criminal Justice Europe The revelations surrounding the disintegration of Stasi, the super secret spy network of East Germany , have occupied the interest of mo t Europeans amidst speculation about how many and who in the old network are now in the employ of the KGB. Little attention has been paid to the work of other espionage groups in Eastern bloc countries. In many ways the lines between the work of police agencies and intelligence organizations will become fuzzier because much of their activities will shift to areas in which there are clear-cut violations oflaw. Thes include burglaries, thefts of data, illegal drugs and murder. In the United States it is likely that a complete overhaul of the intelligence services wiD undertaken, with a move tCMIard greater centralization and reduced duplication. The CIA is hiring former police ofcers and federal agents with traditional law enforcement back-grounds. In Europe the change may prove less dramatic, but there is little question that the role of the spy will change drastically in the decade ahead as economic issues replace military objectives. The center of espionage activities in the past decade had shifted from Germany to Vienna where, as one source put It, th re are more spies than taxi drivers, and it is likely that this venue will continue to be a safe haven for the exchange of information . However, the informational requirements are more likely to focus on indu trial espionage, the movement of arm , drug trafficking, trans-national terrorist movements, and state-sponsored di information. There are already close working relation hips between the intelligence services of many countries in the West, and thi i likely to expand. And those countri with high-tech capabilities, including spy tellites and sophisticated signal intercept capabilities, have something to offer the JXlOrer countries in exchange for human Intelligence. If politics makes strange bedfellow, pionage in the decade ahead may prove even more interesting. Rumors of alliances between the KGB, the CIA and MI5

continue to fioat, and in the aftermath of the Gulf War only time will tell what else is happening. Meanwhile, it is more likely that the theft of technology and industrial espionage will be high priorities for the Soviets, the Chinese and other countries striving for industrialization. Although there has been talk about cut-backs in intelligence services it is unlikely that in the end they will be very significant, largely because in a world where information is poVJer, spies occupy a unque place.

French Police Scandals Prompt Reorganization A series of scandals involving the National Police have caused public condemnation and a government reaction that could result in consolidation of two or more police organizations. In one incident four officers were caught in a burglary; in another a police officer held up a motorist, stole the car and was in possession of a "suspicious" number of credit cards when arrested . The scandals have prompted the prime minister to call for action, which according to reports, may result in consolidation ofthe National Police (currently underthe Ministry of the Interior) with the Gendarmerie (under the Ministry of Defense) and the Customs Police (under the Ministry of Economy and Finance) . A pilot project in five other departments has been studying the coordination of three other forces: the urban police, the secret police and the immigration police. Meanwhile, low pay and poor working conditions are seen as the reason for police criminality. In Lyons last year a gang of 2 0 officers and common criminals were arrested after a lengthy investigation involving 65 robberies. Two police Inspectors, a deputy sergeant and two investigators were allegedly induced by a 39 yearold deputy sergeant to participate in the crimes because they were "bored and resentful. " The 17 ,OOO-member police union has criticized the government for it unwillingness to address the pay issue and for unfair promotional practices.

UN Active In Criminal Research In 1968 the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) was established in Rome, Italy. This initiative was taken by the United Nations is recognition of the need to undertake and promote action-oriented research aimed at the prevention of crime and the treatment of offenders. In response to emerging new forms of crime, particularly at the organized transnational level, the Institute expanded and diversified its area of competence. The Institute's work is carried out at three opertional levels: research, technical cooperation, and training. Current projects include alternative policing, the control of organized crime, drug abuse in the workplace, the problem of economic crime in emerging market economies, the legal control of immigrant workers and training courses for police officers.

Technology

Fingerprint Sanning Ideal for Credit Cards Researchers at Essex University in England are experimenting with a fingerprint scanning system that can be coupled with a creidt card to reduce fraud . A model of the device is being tested by a company owned by the University , Essex Electronic Consultants, to resolve problems associated with the device. Originally developed by Brendan Costello, a security expert in England, the device uses a technique known as coincident sequencing, which stores the unique coded features of a fingerprint rather than a full image, making it possible to imbed it on a credit card for comparison purposes. A scanner at the business location would be used to compare the credit card bearer's fingerprint image with the one imbedded in the card's magnetic strip. In addition to its use to prevent credit card fraud, the technique is believed to have many more applications, including cash machines, driver's licences, passports and personal identification.

October, 1991

Awards Program Approved for Seat Belt Use

Chemical Hazard Of Burning Cars

The Traffic Committee of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police recently form ulated a program which is designed to encourage officers to buckle up.

In October 19:Xl, Deta:tive Gary Foster, of the Vancouver Police Department, examined a burned vehicle in that city. He later developed a very erratic heartbeat and a general weakness in his arms and legs. He was admitted to hospital later that day and spent three weeks in intensive car. What followed amounted to another five months off work. After this incident occurred further news was received from members of the Arson Investigators Association regarding a member in the United States who attended a practice bum of a car. One attendee who was assigned to inspect and sift through the ashes for evidence, experienced what he thought was a heart attack when he got home that evening. He suffered numbness to his arms and a very erratic heartbeat. He was in intensive care for three days and in the hospital for several weeks. His illness was finally diagnosed as poisoning due to breathing the ash of various materials used in vehicle interiors. h was found that s::rne plastics when buroo::! form a residue which acts much like a nerve poison causing paralysis and loss of muscle control. Officers investigating burning motor vehicles are cautioned to take precautions against breathing the fumes and to wear a protective mask when doing so. Any person who has discovered the same situation is requested to pass along this information to Detective Gary Foster, Vancouver Police Department, 312 Main Street, Vancouver, B.c., V64 2T2 or Phone (604) 665-2190.

The program will see a plaque presented to the winning members as well as a formal ceremony presentation and a news release to local media of the winning officers. The intention is to prove the positive aspects of police officers wearing seat belts both on and off duty. In a recent press release Henry Harley, head of the OACP Traffic Committee stated, "Police officers are not exempt from seat belt use, but some obviously feel they are immune from both the law and the consequences." "An injured police officer is a burden on the Police Service, their family and indeed themselves," Harley stated, "The law requires that "safety belts" be worn. The public feels cheated when they have a law enforced by persons who are themselves obvious and flagrant violators." The program was instituted to encourage voluntary use of safety belts in police vehicles but it will include officer's

spouses and children involved in car crashes. Rules for the program will involve accidents where seat belts were used properly and thereby reduced injuries. The incident must have occurred in Ontario and after January 1, 1990. The nominee may not be the driver of an " AtFault" vehicle. Successfulapplicants willra:eive an officialletler of induction into the "Police Safety Belt Survivors Club." In addition they will receive a plaque and the local media will be given a press release of the event along with supporting material to publicize the event.

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Any agency wishing to hear more about this program along with the criteria of the awards may contact Chief Henry E. Harley of the Tillsonburg Police Force at (519) 842-5912 or FAX (519) 842-2190.

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... news beat ... news beat ... news beat ... High Risk Drivers Tagged in Alberta Program Injury Awareness & Prevention Centre News

Alberta is trying out a new program aimed at preventing injuries that result from high-risk traffic offences such as spooding, impaired driving, and dangerous driving. "Tagged for Life" exposes high ri k driv rs to the tragic and dramatic reality of spinal cord and head injuries that too ofte n result from riSky driving. Partid panis in the program a~ guided by a spinal cord injury victim on a oneday tour of the emergency room, neurosurgical intensive care unit and ward, and Aberhart Spinal Cord Rehabilitation Unit at the University of Alberta Hospitals. The tour is intended to bring home to participants the consequences of injuries resulting form motor vehicle crashes. "Tagged for Life" is being pilot-test by the Injury Awareness and Prevention Centre at University of Alberta Hospitals. Betwee n January 1989 and June 1990, 3 high-ri k drivers participated in the program. These participanis were drivers between the ages of 16 and 24 whose licences had been suspended and who h d be n elected by the Solicitor General's office. PartiCipation in the program was a condition of licence reinstatement. Resulis of the pilot study showed significant changes among the participanis in their attitudes, behaviour, and knowledge with respect to high risk driving. Longer-term effects are being evaluated by reviewing participants' driver records for a year after they complete the program. This evaluation will be finished in June 1991; and if the positive short term resulis are supported by the longer term review, "Tagged for Life" will be implemented province-wide.

For more infonnation about this project c ontact Kathy L. Belton at (40 3) 4 9 2-6019 or FAX (403) 4927 154.

Four Jails Proposed To Replace Prison For Women which is conducive to their recovery fmm this abuse." The proposal will see four prisons being constructed with 100 kilometers of Halifax, Montreal, Toronto, and Edmonton or Calgary. In a unique move, the fifth facility will be built in consultation with native women's organizations and aboriginal elders. It is to be built in one of the prairie provinces and will be described as a " healing centre."

In a speech, presented in Halifax last July, Federal Solid1or General Doug Lewis announced the government's commitment 10 dose dOOll1 the Federal Prison for Worrnn located at Kingston , Ontario. The announcement also announced the plan to construct five facilities to replace it. Lewis reported that on a recent tour of the Prison For Women he was appalled to learn that many inmates were the victims of physical, sexual and substance abuse. " It is essential," Lewis said, "that we provide a correctional environment

Acquittal Results After 33 Year Trial A court in India has come to the same conclusion as Canada when it comes to unreasonable delay. However in the Indian case the delay was 33 years. The fraud trial in New Delhi involved the arrest of four persons in 1955 for defrauding a company of $5,000 worth of auto paris. It took over two years for the trial to commence and came to a conclusion earlier this year with an acquittal and a judge stating it was the "biggest waste of

public time and money." It was estimated that the trial cost a total of $677,000. Just prior to the dismissal the four accused, now ranging in age from 62 to 83, were facing a trial that included 64 witnesses. Another 16 witnesses had previously died and the charges were dismissed after the court heard from 12 of the 64 surviving witnesses. It will now be recorded as the longest trial in India. It is hard to believe that it is not a world record .

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... news beat ... news beat ... news beat ... Bell Cellular and OPP Take Steps To Rght Dine Bell Cellular, in cooperation with the Ontario Provincial Police, have launched two new safety programs designed to help fight crime and make it easier to report emergency situations from a cellular phone. Bell Cellular has tearne:i up with Crime Prevention of Ontario and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to provide 500,000 "Call Police Flags" to Ontario Motorists. The large, visible, plastic flag bears an adhesive strip so a motorist can affix the sign to the rear window of the vehicle. The flag identifies the occupants as being in distress and urges passing motorists to The Six Nations Police Service in Ontario Regional Policing Agreement. This agree"CAll POUCE" . were proud to show off their new uniforms ment has seen the transition from Provin''The Call Police Flag Program was consisting of gray shirts and Stetsons. The cial Police to a local governing authority. designed to help protect the motorist and uniform is completely distinctive from the Pictured from left to right are Cst. help ensure the police are promptly noti- Ontario standard blue and forage cap. Terry Martin, Cst. Richard Johnson, Cst. fied ," says Sgt. Peter McGuinness, ProSix Nations was the first native com- Misti Anthony, Cst. Ronald Johnson, Chief vincial Crime Prevention Coordinator for munity in Ontario to have a stand-alone of Police Glenn Lickers, OPP Insp. Bill the OPP. "So far, the Program has been police service. It was established March 2 , Hutton, Cst. Martin Miller, Cst. David well received among the driving public." 1989, with the signing of the Six Nations Whitlow and Cst. Rocki Smith Bell Cellular is urging all cellular subscribers in Ontario to be on the look-out access to emergency services through the Manitoba W.e.B. Announces for these emergency signs, and report the cellular network. New Investigations Unit situation to the OPP immediately. "There are now over 140,000 celluCall Police Flags are available across lar subscribers in OntariO, and these "SaIn July of 1990, amendments were Ontario through local Police services and maritans" are at the ready to help make made to the Worker's Compensation Act OPP Detachments, at no cost. these emergency programs work," says of Manitoba which made it an offence to To compliment the Call Police Flag BobLatham, Presiden~BellCellular, "We submitafalsestatementtotheBoardorto program, Bell Cellular has introduced a expect cellular subscribers will continue to fail to notify the Board of a material change new service, *OPP (star-OPP) . Effective make a significant contribution toward in circumstances. In February of 1991 the Worker's March 15, Bell Cellular subscribers can community safety ~ reporting emergency contact the provincial police directly by and non-emergency situations." Compnsation Board of Manitoba set up dialing *OPP (*677) from their cellular Both OPP and 9-1-1 cellular calls are its own Special Investigations Unit. Mr. phone. The phone number is designed to free to Bell Cellular customers. George Anderson, a former Metropolitan put cellular callers in touch with the ap- , - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Toronto Police officer and Emergency propriate OPP District Communications Ryerson Announces Forensic Medical Technician with the City of Centre. Animation Course Winnipeg was hired as the Board's Special Bell Cellular subscribers are encourOn November 4th Toronto's Ryerson Investigations Advisor. aged to dial *OPP to report accidents and Polytechnical Institute will be presenting The S . LA. is responsible for emergency situations, thereby freeing-up its ftrst Forensk: Animation Course dirocted investigating cases of suspected fraud and 9-1-1 emergency phone lines which al- specifically at accident investigators and offences against the W.C.A. perpetrated ready record over 20,000 cellular calls a reconstructionists. For further information by workers, employers and service month in Canada. The *OPP coverage call (416) 979-5192 or FAX (416)979- providers. area includes anywhere in Ontario where 5174. It is the first course of its kind in the The Special Investigations Bell Cellular offers cellular service. This world but information was received too Advisor may be contacted in means that some communities where 9-1- late to give further details in this issue. Winnipeg at (204)784-1444 or FAX 1 is currently unavailable will now have Stay tuned for further information. (204)786-8327

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"Buy and Bust" Does Not Violate Charter R egi na Vs. Barnes The Supreme Court of Canada ruled earlier this year that police are pe(ll1itted to stop people at random in high crime areas and attempt to buy drugs without offending the Charter of Rights. The decision cast aside a ruling by a lower court that stated police are not to test the virtues of the public at random. Thi ruling stated police can target fairly large g ographical areas for their "buy and bu t" operations against drug dealers as long as they reasonably suspect that drugs are being sok:l throughout the general vicinity. According to the 8 to 1 decision the location must be defined with "sufficient preci ion" . The ruling continued by adding "In many cases, the size of the area its If may indicate that the investigation is not bona fide" . This will be so particularly when there are grounds for believing that the criminal activity being investigat d is concentrated in part of a larger area targeted by police." This decision came about as a result of an arrest in Vancouver's Granville Mall. Thi area is a six-block commercial strip that i connected to the transit systems Skyway Train. It was generally felt that this train station area was where most of the drug trafficking was concentrated. The d fence argued that the police, by going to a more secluded section of the mall, were simply on a fishing expedition and th reby merely testing the virtues of the public. The Supreme Court of Canada disagreed. The decision stated the police could not have dealt with the trafficking problem if it restricted the operation to one mall section. " It would be unrealistic," wrote Chief Justice Antonio Lamer, " for the police to focus their investigation on one specific part of the Mall given the t ndency of traffickers to modify their t chnlques in response to police investigations." The case came about when a female officer approached the accused and his friend as they crossed a street in the area of the Grenville Mall. In her evidence the officers stated that she had a "hunch" that

they would sell her drugs because they met a general profile description of traffickers . She defined this as males hanging around , dressed scruffily, wearing denims or leather jackets and spend a lot of time looking at people. The officer approached the accused and asked if he had any "weed". He initially replied he did not but on the insistence of his friend he sold the officer $15.00 worth. The accused was arrested after the sale. In his decision Justice Lamer wrote that random virtue testing only arises when officers present a person with the opportunity to commit an offence without a ree&:>nable suspicion that a person is aJreedy engaged in the particular activity or the physical location with which the person is associated is a place where the particular criminal activity was likely occurring. The decision ruled the police investi-

gation in the area was a part of a bona fide police inquiry. They were motivated by the genuine purpose of investigating and suppressing criminal activity. The ruling continued by stating the investigation was directed at a suitable area where it was believed drug trafficking was occurring. The ruling had a word of caution however. "This does in no way ... mean that the Granville Mall is in perpetuity a zone in which the operation can be run. If the mall is cleaned up, then I think the police have done their job and they're not going to be allowed to run them forever. "

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Interpreter Required For Charter Warning Regina vs . Kim

An Alberta Provincial Court Judge has ruled that a police officer breached a man's section 10 Charter Rights when he failed to obtain the services of a Korean interpreter. In July 1990 the Edmonton police were called to investigate a man slumped over the w heel of his car. Police found the accused in the exit of his apartment building with the engine on and his foot on the brake and slumped over the wheel. The officer arrested the accused for driving while his abiiity was impaired and advised the accused of his right to counsel before making a demand to accompany him for

Breath testing. In his evidence the officer advised the accused appeared to acknowledge what he was saying to him but spoke only in Korean. Upon arriving at the station the officer supplied the accused with a telephone and he called a relative. This person later attended the station to explain the situation to the accused. At trial the officer stated that he knew a Korean interpreter was available but thought the relative could interpret for him. In the judgement the court stated "at best, the accused ... would have received a partial explanation of all that the police

expected to have explained, including the Charter Rights." "On the facts in this case," the ruling continued, "I am of the view that the constable was alerted to the existence of special circumstances which gave rise to a duty to take reasonable steps to ensure the accused understood his right to legal counsel prior to providing a breath sample. In this case it would seem reasonable that the roster of interpreters should have been resorted to and a proper interpreter contacted to ensure that the accused understood his right to counsel." The court felt the accused's Charter Rights were infringed by the process and determined that the certificate of Breathalyzer readings should be excluded.

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False Imprisonment Brings $38,500 Award Pigeau vs. Pineo

A Nova Scotia Justice of the Peace has been ordered to pay a woman over $38,000 in damages for false imprisonment. The woman was ordered held on a Judges Warrant for six days when she failed to appear as a witness against her abusive husband. The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia brought down the decision after hearing that a 39-year old mother of two had surrendered herself to police in Kentville after hearing a warrant had been issued for her. She had previously brought charges against her husband for assaulting her but failed to appear at trial. The Provincial Court Judge issued a warrant for her arrest which ordered police to bring the accused before him "forthwith" . Police took the accused before a Justice of the Peace who ordered her held in custody until the next sitting of the judges court in six days. She was then handcuffed and taken to the provinces only female cells in Halifax and returned to Kentville six days later. October, 1991

The woman brought a civil action against the Justice of the Peace citing that he had no jurisdiction 10 hold her in custody. The Nova Scotia Supreme Court agreed. In the judgement the court ruled that the police "were authorized (in fact commanded) to bring the plaintiff forthwith" before the judge named in the warrant. The court ruled that neither the police, Crown Prosecutor or Justice of the Peace realized the warrant did not give them jurisdiction to detain her. In the ruling the court stated, "Jurisdiction was assumed where there was no jurisdiction. This was all done with no

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he 1991 Police Officers Motorcycle T Championships "Canada Cup Open Invitational" race event took place from June 27 to 29 at the Shannonville Motorsport Park near Belleville, Ontario. There were 26 police officers present including 10 officers from Norway and 2 from the United States. Canadian participants include representation from 6 different agencies and four Provinces. For the first time two female officers, Tammi Inwood and Vicki Dawson from the Metro Toronto Police Force, also partiCipated. This annual event consists of three days with the first two days taken up with instruction in motorcyde racing techniques and classroom training. At the end of the s cond day the qualifying participants are announced at an evening banquet. Instruction is presented by the staff of Michael Mercier's F.A.S.T. Riding School. The School supplied all participants with riding leathers, helmets, and Yamaha FZR600 cc motorcycles. This year's event VJaS enhanced by coverage from The Sports Network (T.S.N.) for viewing across North America. The race involved 19 finalists who competed on the final day of the three day ries in front of a large and enthusiastic audience. From the green light onward it was obvious that the leader to beat was Klaus Groeber of the California Highway Patrol. This officer's determination was bolstered by the fact it was his 32nd birthday. When the chequered flag came down he found himself the winner of the race and a wonderful present to take home. ..- A

Top -Open- Champion Klaus Groeber California Highway Patrol

Second place winner was Pierre Valiquette (R.C. M.P.) and third went to Svein Kaasin (Norway) . Other positions taken were as follows: 4th Kevin Cisaroski Winnipeg 5th David Hirsch Galveston 6th Michael Jenkins Metro Toronto 7th Scott Spicer Metro Toronto 8th Peter Benney Metro Toronto 9th Jeff Ling Belleville 10th Pierre Thibaudeau R.C.M.P. All of the riders rode fast during this final race and showed improvements in their lap times. Most importantly they all rode safe with no crashes being recorded. The fastest lap time was 2 :00.79. This was found to be only 3 seconds short of the track record. All participants and their families attended a pool party in the evening at the Quality Inn Hotel in Belleville. While attending this party a special award for

Top Canodion Champ Pierre Valiquette RCMP (Montreal)

sportsmanship was awarded to Michael Jenkins of the Metro Toronto Police. All persons present were aware that the true purpose of this event is to select the fastest Canadian Police Officers to compete for Canada in the World Police Motorcycle Championship races and to financially assist the Canadian team in attending the event. It is also to promote the use of speed on a motorcycle in a safer environment - the race track - instead of our highways and to always ride alcohol free. Another benefit is to encourage police officers to assist in promoting motorcycle safety to members of the public.

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Pistols Vs. Revolvers

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by Michael P. Dungey

It is difficult, in my opinion, for police offic rs to part with the revolver. This trusted tradition has been the sidearm of law enforcement in Canada for over a century. If we insist on retaining the revolver, however, let's not do it for the wrong reason. The following are my responses to SI Sgt. Devonshire's lists that were included in th F bruary Blue Line Magazine articl by Steven Sheppard entitled "Revolv r vs. Pistol", and are as a direct result of my learning experience with Ted Ryczko last year.

Di advantages of High Capacity Pistols 1 . Small-handed shooters will have dlfflculty with the larger grips created by bigger magazine wells. Thi may very well be true. However, ome officers have small hands and hav no problems shooting the S&W mod I 5906 or Sig Sauer P226 which hav butts housing large capacity magazines. 2 . Pollee officers Involved In shootIng Ituatlons may tend to fire more round trying to overcome lack of proficiency by using "firepower" resulting In the term "spray & pray". This slatement is incorra:t. Well trained competent police officers will fire only the number of shots required to solve the probl m presented in accordance with their policy. Disciplined officers do no spray. However undisciplined and poorly train d officers most likely will. Undisciplined and poorly trained officers have no less propensity to spray with a revolver than they would with a pistol. Coupling this logic with the above statement it must therefore be acceptable to pray 6 shots with a revolver but not 8, 10 or 14 with a pistol. Even ONE irrespon ibly fired shot is unacceptable. The propensity to spray is not a function of

1 . " QUicker and easier to reload." Reloading a revolver with a speed loader requires many very complex and precise motions. Furthermore while speed loading a revolver the officer's attention is taken away from the tactical situation requiring that he look at the cylinder to perform the reload. In addition, speed loading a revolver is extremely difficulHo perform in the dark. While attempting to reload a revolver under stress, time consuming fumbling is the rule, not the exception. Changing magazines in a pistol, on the other hand, consists of only a few gross movements that can be easily learned and performed without looking. Furthermore, while being reloaded a pistol remains ready for action should a cartridge remain in the chamber. A revolver, on the other hand, is totally out of action during the reloading process. 2. " The Initial loading of the SA pistol magazine Is not as easy as the initial loading of a revolver cmd some officers will have dlfflculty In loadIng magazines (finger strength). " It is true that it is easier to drop rounds into revolver cylinders than it is to force rounds into a pistol magazine against spring pressure. However, this is not a problem if the correct magazine charging technique is learned . In the Armed Forces, both male and female recruits of all statures, while awaiting training, are sometimes employed in charging magazines for eight hours a day during Unit range practice. Lack of finger strength is not a problem. 3. " If all magazines are emptied In a confrontation then the empty pistol becomes more dlfflcult to reload than a revolver because the magazine will need to be reloaded first ." The lowest capacity practical pistol carries nine rounds when loaded plus a spare magazine of eight rounds, thus providing the officer with 17 shots. A loaded revolver with a spare speed-loader provides only 12 rounds. When both the initially loaded revolver and the speedloader are depleted, the pistol system still has 5 rounds remaining.

4 . " The best 9mm round Is a less effective Incapadtator than the best 38 round." The 9mm round and eqUivalent 38special round are approximately the same regarding incapacitation. The test performance data in the FBI Ammunition Test catalog support this notion. 5 . " There Is a greater likelihood of unintentional discharges of SA pistols due to lighter, shorter trigger pulls, when compared to 38 special double-action revolvers." This may be true for officers who are given limited training. If training resources are so sparse that the system cannot afford to sufficiently train to render a Classical DA pistol safe in the hands of an officer, then that officer will be a hazard to society even with a revolver. Inadequately trained persons should refrain from operating any form of dangerous machinery. The new generation pistols, however, were designed with ergonomics in mind and are less potentially dangerous than earlier designs. The FBI's new Smith & Wesson model 1076 pistol has no more switches than has the Smith & Wesson model 10 revolver. 6 . " Immediate action drills to correct stoppages are more complicated and time consuming than with a revolver." Certain stoppages are peculiar to the specific firearm type. For example, a high primer will bind up a revolver 9'JId whereas it would probably not even be noticed in a pistol. During a reload, a revolver is prone to having empty cases jam under the star. This is a difficult and time consuming problem to rectify which sometimes requires the use of a tool. Although the types of pistol stoppages are numerous, a simple clearing drill has been established that does not require diagnosing the stoppage in order to clear it. This simple drill, known as the tap-rack-bank drill, will rectify all ordinary pistol stoppages. This drill is easy to learn, does not require looking at the pistol while performing the drill, and can be performed from awkward positions and while moving. 7 . " Semi-auto pistols rely entfrely on their ammunition to make them October, 1991

fun c tion . Unde r-loaded rounds will result In lac k of c ycling. Poor qualIty ammunition, such as may be experienced w ith some reloads, may not chamber or eject properly." The problem stated is hypothetical. Disciplined police will NOT carty underloaded ammunition on duty. Disciplined police will carty only factory loaded ammunition issued by the service which will have passed the service's quality control standard. Substandard and reloaded ammunition does not present a problem during training. In act it may provide an opportunity to exercise a stoppage clearing drill. 8 . "The rec oil from a 9mm p istol Is generally greater than from a m edium-framed 38 special revolver and recoil Increases as the magazine Is emptied by firing rounds . This Is more noticeable In the lighter-weight pistols." This is incorrect! The pistol transmits recoil into the hand better than does a revolver. With a pistol the recoil is spread over the period of time that it takes the slide to operate, thus affording a cushioning effect. The pistol also distributes the recoil effect more evenly throughout the hand . On a revolver the grip requires the hand to be positioned too low below the barrel, thus increasing the perceived recoil. Furthermore, the angular design of the revolver grip concentrates recoil upon small areas of the hand. 9. "Dropping magazines on their lips will damage them and will result In feeding dlfflcultles, c re at ing an Inoperative pistol. " This may have been true for the older double stacking magazines such as those of the Browning Hi Power. This is not true for the new generation pistols fitted with good quality steel magazines or magazines made of reinforced spaceage polymer. 10. "Most semi-autos eject e mpty casings to the right . Care must be taken when firing from the left s ide of a 'barric ade' so as to preclude the possibility of ejected casings bouncing off a wall and back In to the pistol's ejection port." This is not a problem. It never happened in test done in Cambridge. 11 . "Normal cleaning and maintenance Is more dlfflcult than with a October, 1991

revolver. " An 8 3/8 inch barrel would only be used This one I would have to agree with, for hunting or target shooting. There although if I had been trained in taking are more varieties of pistols in the sizes apart the various pistols, it may be some- suitable for police use than revolvers for that purpose. what easier. 12 . "Semi-autos have less variety of barre l le ngths and weights. For Michael Dungey is a Staff Sergeant example, the S&W Kframe Is avail- with the Calgary Police Service. Prior to able with barrels from 2 to 8 3/4 joining the Police Service he held a Inc hes, In diJfe rent weights." commission in the Australian Military Normal police handguns vary in size Forces. He is currently on a leave of abfrom 2 inch bbl models (detective) to 4 sence from the Calgary Police Service inch bbl (patrol) models. The only cop and is the President of the Calgary Pothat! am aware of who carried a 61/2 inch lice Association and Alberta Federation barrel was Dirty Harty and he's fictional. of Police Associations.

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As a member of the Royal Canadian Mount d Police, several thoughts went through my head when informed that I, along with 10 other officers from detachments across Prince Edward Island, were to form a temporary detachment for 10 d y atthe 7th Canadian Scout Jamboree at Fort Amherst. Immediately I wondered what it would be like to provide "babysitting services" for 10,000 young people in the middle of P.E.!.'s beautiful summer. However, personal memories assisted me in recalling that as a scout at a National Jamboree, on i k pt much too busy to become involved in anything except lots of fun . Indeed , although it seems like only a few hort summers past, it was in fact 12 y ars go that, as a scout from Quebec, I mad my first trip to the Island to participat inCJ'77. The experience of being a participant in such an event is everlasting. I can till recall the Anne Murray concert, th ppearance by Phil Esposito and of cours th unforgettable sight of acres of colourful tents, the formation of lifetime fri nd hip , and the famous red soil. By the time CJ '89 started, I was as excited as the scouts. I had dusted off my

badge collection, one aspect of scouting that I have never quite forgotten . As a current member of the Canadian Badgers Club, I have continued through the years to trade scout badges through the mail with other members around the world. It is an obsession that only one who collects salt and pepper shakers, license plates, or perhaps beer bottle brands can understand. I drew the first midnight shift on the Friday night that the invasion was to begin. It was my birthday, but as a scout, I was more than familiar with spending it at summer camp. Although it was a far cry from having hundreds of scouts singing Happy Birthday to me at supper, I was kept well supplied with coffee throughout the night to help me celebrate. Arriving on site, one could see a vague outline of tents from the early arrivals. However, throughout the night the invasion started in earnest. They came by planes, trains and automobiles. The system was so fine-tuned that one would hear a plane overhead and 20 minutes later busloads of scouts would arrive. It seemed that the entire process was never ending. At daybreak, the sight was overwhelming. What was once a provincial park had , in a matter of hours, been transformed into a massive sea of colours. It was the sa::ond largest ciiy in Prince Edward

Island. What I thought would be 10 days of babysitting turned out to be 10 days of dealing with 10,000 young people in a very pa;itive situation, a refreshing change for any police officer. The officers on site participated in some of the activities, including the now-famous 400 foot cable ride from the top of a 373 bank into the water. It was simply unbelievable how well behaved the large group of young people were. As in years before, I became heavily involved in badge trading and met people with whom I had been corresponding for years. However, the highlight came when, at the Badgers Club tent, I ran into two scout troop mates I had not seen since we parted ways at CJ ' 77. Where we were once fierce competitors with our badge trading, we found that we had mellowed over the years to the extent that we even gave each other badges to assist our collections. The 10 days went by as fast as they had 12 years ago. The closing ceremonies were as sad as they always were, for though everyone was looking forward to getting home, everyone also knew that it meant saying goodbye to people they may never see again. But who knows , they may meet at the Badgers Club tent 12 years from now, at CJ '2001 . Given another opportunity, I would babysit 10,000 scouts anytime.

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"Ontario Provincial Offences 1991" was released by Carswell Publications in September and is simply awesome in its "Pocket Edition." It should be pOinted out that this "Pocket" edition will only fit in the largests of pockets. With 1,166 pages you can see what I mean. If you are interested is this edition you will find it contains 23 Ontario statutes including the Highway Traffic Act, Dangerous Goods T ransporation Act, Provincial Offences Act, Game and Fish Act, Liquor Licence Act, and Trespass to Property Act. Carswell did not stop there. They also included the official wordings or expressions used in chargeing offences under these 23 statutes. Of particular interest will be the index atthe back of the book. It contains a listing in alphabetical order of all the key words used in these statutes and the section of the respective act to turn to find the definition for the word . The index at the front will please any law book hound. At a retail price of 29.95 you can throw out all your little blue books from the Queens Printers.

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A simple but effective security system for doors has been launched by a British Company looking for a Canadian distributor. "Dorloc", from EMC ltd., is stronger than a safety chain, easier to use and far more versatile. It is a mechanical device which can be fitted to the bottom comer of any door using just four screws. When a caller knocks or rings, the user opens the door just wide enough to see who is outside. If in doubt about the caller's intentions, the user's foot pushes a pad which triggers another pad downwards to jam against the floor, holding the door securely in its slightly open position. Any attempt by the caller to force the door open will result in jamming the door even more firmly in its position. The unit is invisible from the outside. It can be used unobtruSively by anyone, including young children, the elderly and disabled. It can be operated with a foot or a walking stick. Contact: EMC Ltd., Welbeck Suite, Norfolk House, Norfolk Street, Nottinghamshire, England, 580 1LE, Mr. Graham Piper.

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Product News

ATI Announces New Lighting Series

available with a facing glass that displays either white or amber but when illuminated show a vivid red or blue emergency light. The company also claims the lights produce 25 percent more light and have a wider angle of coverage due to their special wide angle lenses. The systems sell for around $200.00 U.S. For further information contact; Approved Technology - (616) 531-1212 or FAX

Product News

Approved Technology Inc. of Grand Rapids, Michigan, recently announced the release of a new product line called the 007 Lighting Series. These strobe based lights are being marketed by the company claiming them to be an "economical strobe system that offers brilliance, durability, and reliability with a three year warranty." The lights come in chrome and unbreakable black ABS housings. They are also available in Par 36 Rubber Housings. They also have announced their 007 Undercover Lights. These lights are

Innovative Car Security System An security system which makes it possible to immobilize a stolen vehicle by the use of a telephone paging system has been developed by a British Company. The "Autoseeker" uses a combination of communications, computer and motor vehicle technology to provide an advanced security system. It consists of a small control unit which is installed in the vehicle along with a 120 dB siren which can be fitted either in the trunk or under

the hood . If a driver discovers that his car has been stolen he simply makes a phone call which activates the control module via a telephone-paging network. A computersynthesized voice then informs the thief thatthe vehicle will be immobilized within five minutes and advises him to park safely and abandon the vehicle. At the same time, the siren sounds and the vehicle direction indicators flash alternately. They system also sports tamperproof circuitry and backup battery power in case the main battery is cut. Resetting can only be achieved by using an electronic key into a tiny aperture in the car. As if this is not enough, the company advises that they have an optional package that alerts the owner when his car is entered. This then permits him to activate the warning system immediately. Another option is a small but powerful xenon light that casts a brilliant narrow flashing beam. The company is looking for Canadian Dealers for this product. Contact Autoseeker Ltd., 2 Carlton Court, 5th Avenue, Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England, NEll OAX. Contact Mr. B. Hunt.

Emergence Of Community-Based Policing PART II By Renee laPierre, Ph.D. Intheearly 1970's community-based policing was introduced into several North American police agencies, including our own, which changed its name from force to service, and which introduced zone policing. Police started experimenting with community-based approaches, because, by and large, the community was being ignored with the professional model. In ome cases, the professional model had been carried too far: "In the desire to achieve effective controls over their personnel, administrators often destroyed important contacts with members of the community, stifled initiative, and created a negative, distrustful working environ ment." (Goldstein, 1990). But many community-based policing innovations were ill-defined, or ;based on the quick-fix thinking of the professional model , and didn't have any staying power. There was inadequate attention paid to the substantive problems which police face. What is a substantive probI m? A good example is domestic violence. There wasn't enough attention paid to the root causes of recurring problems in the community, because the police were busy responding to calls for rvice -- being primarily reactive, or "incid nt driven " (Eck & Spelman, 1987) . A recent issue of the Harvard Busin Review included an article entitled, "Fix the Process, Not the Problem" The authors' chart adapts itself well to this progression in thinking: Root Causes *fewer problems create time to find underlying causes Prevention * olution leads to preventive action

Quick Fix *problem comes up again and again

WHAT DO THE POLICE DO? After serious questioning in the 1970's, a new common wisdom about the police job emerged: * the police do more than deal with

crime (therefore, the police are not "law enforcement officers") * from the perspective of the community, some of the other functions are just as important as dealing with criminals * too much dependence has been placed on criminal law and the criminal justice system, which in most jurisdictions is overburdened (have you ever had your case thrown out by a judge because "it took too long"?) * police use a wide range of methods to get their jobs done * police exercise broad discretion * police are ultimately accountable to the community (Goldstein, 1990) .

THE EMERGENCE OF PROBLEMORIENTED POLICING It is the recognition of what police really do, and five major concerns which have most strongly influenced the development of problem-oriented policing. The five major concerns are: 1. police are preoccupied with management, internal procedures, and efficiency, and not appropriately concerned with effectiveness; 2. police devote most of their resources to responding to calls for service, and devote too little of their time to prevent or reduce community problems (root causes, that is -- not just symptoms); 3 . the community is a major resource, largely untapped; 4 . within the police agencies, police have another huge resource -- the rankand-file officers -- whose time and talent are not being used effectively; and 5 . efforts to improve policing have failed because they have not been tied into the complexity and dynamics of the police organization (Goldstein, 1990). The concern for the community and its problems has to be the central preoccupation of the police, It's turning the organizational chart upside down, and placing the citizens at the top. The frontline officers and members of the police service are next, for it is they who will help the community identify those underlying root causes and who will help solve recurring 30

problems. Supervisors and managers -especially the sergeants -- are key figures in facilitating the problem-solving process. The problem-solving concept may , at first glance, seem like nothing new; however, it looks a little different when you look at it as a department-wide operating philosophy of working with the community to solve community problems. It's moving past the " us and them" mentality. The definition which follows is worth mulling over: "Problem-oriented policing is a department-wide strategy aimed at solving persistent community problems. Police identify, analyze, and respond to the underlying circumstances that create incidents." (Eck & Spelman, 1987). FURTHER READING 1. Eel<, John E. and William Spelman. PROBLEM SOLVING. (Washington, D.C. : National Institute of Justice, 1987) . 2 . Goldstein, Herman. PROBLEMORIENTED POUCING. (New York: McGrawHill, 1990).

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October, 1991

RYERSON MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT AND DEFECT INVESTIGATION TEAM

The Road Safety Research Centre Ryerson Polytechnical Institute PRESENTS

FORENSIC ANIMATION FOR ACCIDENT INVESTIGATORS AND RECONSTRUCTIONISTS November 4 to 8,1991 Toronto, Ontario The Course

Instructor Sgt. Roy Buchanan is a Traffic Collision Animator and Technical Accident Investigator with the Metropolitan Toronto Police Force. Roy pioneered the creation and introduction of accident animations into the Ontario Court System and has been qualified as an expert in the fields of computer animation of motor vehicle collisions and technical accident investiation. Roy brings eighteen years of experience in giving evidence before all levels of court in Ontario. In addition, Roy brings many years of experience as a Police Training Instructor in a variety of areas and to a wide range of students.

This is the only course of its kind anywhere in the world that teaches the accident investigator how to paint and animate accident scenes and sequence of events for courtroom presentation. It is a one-week intensive hands-on course in which each student, working at an assigned personal computer workstation will learn all the skills necessary to transform accident data into fullcolour scale animations of the accident events which run on the video screen in real time. Each student will work with a fully licensed personal copy of the paint/animation software which becomes the property of the student upon completion of the course. Although some familiarity with personal computers would be an asset, the course requires little or no previous computer experience in order to learn painting and animating.

Course Fee & Registration The course fee of $795.00 (Canadian) includes course material plus a licensed copy of the computer software which becomes the student's property upon receipt of the software in class. Because of the nature of the course and the requirement that each student have an individual computer workstation, course enrolment will be limited to thirty students.

Topics Covered

•• Scaling The Screen • • • • •

Painting The Scene Adding Text To The Animation Adding The Vehicles And Objects Animating The Vehicles And Objects Transfer Of Animation To Video Tape Tips For Entering Animation As Evidence

October, 1991

ROAD SAFElY RESERCH C.A.T.E. T334 Ryerson Polytechnical Institute 350 Victoria Street, Toronto, Ontario M5B 2K3

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