DATE:	23 September 2013
TO:	Executive Director, Ottawa Police Services Board
FROM:	Chief of Police, Ottawa Police Service
SUBJECT:	RE-APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL CONSTABLES – OC TRANSPO

RECOMMENDATION

That the Ottawa Police Services Board approve the re-appointment of the 25 OC Transpo employees listed in Annex A as Special Constables pursuant to Section 53 of the Police Services Act, in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the attached Approval of Appointment form.

BACKGROUND

In July this year the Board approved the continuation of the OC Transpo Special Constable program for a term of 5 years, comprised of 48 employees. The partnership has proven to be a valuable one for the Police Service. The commitment of OC Transpo Transit Law Enforcement towards community safety, ranging from technology investments, crime prevention programs, and security and enforcement initiatives has positioned them as highly regarded in the field. They continue to research best practices on a local and national level and continue to work with OPS in calls for service analysis, joint enforcement initiatives and emergency response strategies.

To enact the Board’s approval to extend the program, applications are made to the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services to have the employees re-appointed as Special Constables pursuant to Section 53 of the Police Services Act. The Police Services Board appoints the employees as Special Constables upon approval by the Ministry. The appointments are valid until 21 May 2018 or until the appointees are no longer in the employ of OC Transpo (though they can be renewed). Upon the termination of their employment, the Ottawa Police Service advises the Ministry to terminate the appointments.

DISCUSSION

The Board is asked to appoint the 25 employees cited in Annex A as Special Constables in accordance with the above-noted process. They will be performing the responsibilities cited in the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ottawa Police Services Board and City of Ottawa Transit Services approved by the Board in December 2006. Additional special constable re-appointments will be brought forward at a future date for the remainder of the employees.

Approval has been obtained from the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services to have them appointed as Special Constables. Pursuant to Section 53 of the Police Services Act, upon receipt of the Board appointments of their status, the employees will be required to undertake the Oath of Office by the Chief of Police.

CONSULTATION

Not applicable.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT

Not applicable.

CONCLUSION

Special Constable status is required in order for employees working with OC Transpo to undertake the full duties and responsibilities assigned to them. They are a valued partner that effectively works with Ottawa Police to ensure the safety of transit users and employees.

(Original signed by)

Charles Bordeleau

Chief of Police

Attach. (1)

ANNEX A

LIST OF CITY TRANSIT EMPLOYEES

TO BE RE-APPOINTED SPECIAL CONSTABLES

1. James Henry BABE

2. Gregory Kevin BURNETTE

3. John Colin Stewart BURRILL

4. Alain Richard CHARLEBOIS

5. Alexis Dawn EAVES

6. Steven Bruce FLINT

7. Brady HELMAN

8. Timothy Sean KEOGAN

9. Denis Gerald LAMARRE

10. Roger LAROCQUE

11. Julie LAVIOLETTE

12. Eric LEFEBVRE

13. Sabina Angela MAJURY

14. Douglas Michael MCBRIDE

15. James Duncan MCINTYRE

16. Mark William MURPHY

17. Peter NESBETH

18. Roberta Lynn NYKYFORAK

19. Kevin Ronald ROCHON

20. Roch Gerard ROY

21. Sean Christopher RYCKMAN

22. Robert Jean-Andre SIMARD

23. Chris William VILLENEUVE

24. Christopher WEEKS

25. Michael Ernest WILSON