DATE:	26 May 2014
TO/DEST:	Executive Director, Ottawa Police Services Board
FROM/EXP:	Chief of Police, Ottawa Police Service
SUBJECT/OBJET:	RE-APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL CONSTABLES – CARLETON UNIVERSITY

RECOMMENDATION

That the Ottawa Police Services Board approve the re-appointment of Brian Edward Leslie Billings, Alison Hanna and Ashley Wesolowski 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

The Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services authorizes the Police Services Board to appoint Special Constables. On application, these appointments are renewable. Should employment of the appointee be terminated, the Ottawa Police Service will advise the Ministry to terminate the appointments.

DISCUSSION

The Board is asked to re-appoint the employees cited above as Special Constables in accordance with the above noted process. The employees are members of Carleton University currently working as Special Constables. These appointments are valid for a three year period, or until the appointees are no longer in the employ of Carleton University.

CONSULTATION

Not applicable.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT

Not applicable.

CONCLUSION

The OPS is fortunate to have an excellent working relationship with Carleton University. The approval of this Special Constable status is required in order for employees working with the Carleton University Special Constable Program to undertake the full duties and responsibilities of their positions.

(Original signed by)

Charles Bordeleau

Chief of Police

Responsible for Report: Director General Debra Frazer