That the Ottawa Police Services Board approve the attached Justification comprising of additional Special Constable authorities for the purpose of implementing the District Special Constable Pilot Program. The additional authorities include the following sections of the Highway Traffic Act:
Section 134(1) – authority to direct traffic;
Section 134(2) – authority to close a highway;
Section 134.1(1) – authority to remove vehicles from a highway.
The District Special Constables will also be provided duties requiring Mental Health Act powers previously contained within the Justification. These duties are related to transporting and maintaining custody of persons apprehended under the Mental Health Act taken to hospital or another medical facility.