CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

That the Ottawa Police Services Board confirm the Agenda of the 24 July 2017 meeting.

                                                                                                         CARRIED                    

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

That the Ottawa Police Services Board confirm the Minutes of the 26 June 2017 meeting.

                                                                                                            CARRIED

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

There were no declarations of interest.

INQUIRIES

COST RECOVERY AGREEMENTS

Member Hubley put forward an inquiry to the Chief looking for data on how many calls for service involve cost recovery agreements and how many should or could include cost recovery agreements. He would like to know the resource impact and if there are any plans to add more cost recovery agreements. He is looking for information on any agreements, whether operational or staffing, that are not confidential.

ITEMS OF BUSINESS

1.

CHIEF’S VERBAL REPORT

Chief Bordeleau reported on the following items: Homicide Investigation, Project Flurry, Contraband Pills Enforcement, a Sharp-eyed Constable, Canada Day Long Weekend, and the newly hired Chief Human Resource Officer.  A copy of the Chief’s verbal report is available online.

Comments were made with respect to the significant delays on Canada Day due to the security planning and how it may serve as a deterrent for people wanting to attend future events. It was clarified that blame was not being directed at the Ottawa Police as they were there as a support as security planning for Parliament Hill is done at the Federal level. The Chief defended the security posture that was taken but agreed the length of time it took for people to move through the lines was unacceptable and that event organizers could have been better prepared. OPS has participated in some debriefs and a few others are scheduled to occur. OPS will continue to work with security partners and provide input into security planning.

A question was raised with respect to the process for notifying Councillors of large scale incidents in their wards. The question was sparked by an incident in late June/early July where an elderly man wandered away from his home and the Councillor for the ward heard about it through community members. It was noted that Councillors have extensive networks they can tap into to help spread messages. The Chief noted media releases were sent out, as were messages through social media. The Chair directed the Executive Director to have a reminder message sent out to Councillors regarding subscribing to OPS media releases.

The Chief further added that there is a process for Councillor notification in place for major investigations and that it is being updated to also include major deployments and other operations.

A question was raised as to whether any discussions were taking place about having a system in place similar to Amber Alerts, for seniors. The Chief indicated that often times with Amber Alerts, the child is taken far away and on highways whereas seniors tend to remain local and therefore efforts to locate seniors should focus on the local community.

That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this report for information.

                                                                                                            RECEIVED

2.

SEMI-ANNUAL STATUS REPORT ON 2016-2018 BUSINESS PLAN

Chief's report

That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this report for information.

                                                                                                            RECEIVED

3.

PERFORMANCE REPORT – SECOND QUARTER 2017

Chief's report

A question was raised regarding the 10% reduction in calls for service and whether this was a blip or a trend. The Chief indicated that while calls for service are down, service time has gone up

That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this report for information.

                                                                                                            RECEIVED

4.

COMPLAINTS REPORT, PART V – POLICE SERVICES ACT – SECOND QUARTER 2017

Chief's report

The increase in the number of public complaints regarding policy and service was noted, when compared with Q2 of 2016. The Chief advised there were 3 for the same time period last year compared to 8 this year. This will be monitored.

That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this report for information.

                                                                                                            RECEIVED

5.

LEGAL SERVICES STATUS REPORT – SECOND QUARTER 2017

Board Solicitor's report

That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this report for information.

                                                                                                            RECEIVED

6.

BOARD MONITORING REQUIREMENTS STATUS REPORT: SECOND QUARTER 2017

Executive Director's report

That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this report for information.

                                                                                                            RECEIVED

7.

OUTSTANDING BOARD INQUIRIES & MOTIONS:  JULY 2017

Executive Director's report

That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this report for information.

                                                                                                            RECEIVED

8.

LETTERS OF COMMENDATION

Chief's report

That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this report for information.

                                                                                                            RECEIVED

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION TO MOVE IN CAMERA

Moved by J. Durrell

That the Ottawa Police Services Board adjourn the public portion of its meeting to move In Camera to discuss confidential items pertaining to legal and personnel matters in accordance with Section 35(4)(b) of the Police Services Act.

                                                                                                CARRIED

 ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m.

(original signed by)                                      (original signed by)

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K. Ferraro                                                      E. El-Chantiry

Executive Director                                        Chair