REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARAPOLICE SERVICES BOARDPUBLIC AGENDAThursday, May 19, 2022 at 9:00 A.m. - 10:00 A.m.Niagara Regional Police Service - HeadquartersCommunity Room 1st Floor, 5700 Valley Way, Niagara FallsTo view the live-stream meeting proceedings, please visit https://calendar.niagarapolice.ca/meetings 1.CALL TO ORDER 2.LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT 3.DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICT/PECUNIARY INTEREST 4.ADOPTION OF MINUTES 4.1Minutes of the Public Board Meeting held Thursday, April 21, 2022 1.Post-Meeting Minutes - PUB_Apr21_2022 - English.pdfThat the Minutes of the Public Board Meeting held Thursday, April 21, 2022 be adopted as circulated.5.REPORTS FROM BOARD CHAIR 6.REPORTS FROM THE CHIEF OF POLICE 7.PRESENTATIONS 8.CONSENT AGENDA 8.1Ministry of the Solicitor General - PSB Reappointment of Dave Eke 1.Ministry of the Solicitor General - PSB Reappointment of Dave Eke.pdfLetter dated April 20, 2022 from the Honourable Sylvia Jones, Solicitor General of Ontario, confirming the reappointment of Dave Eke to the Niagara Police Services Board effective from June 20, 2022, for a period of six (6) months, or until such time as an appointment has been made by Order in Council, whichever occurs first.8.2Ministry of the Solicitor General - New Regulation Under the HTA to a Allow for a Large Quadricycle Pilot 1.Ministry of the Solicitor General - New Regulation Under the HTA to a Allow for a Large Quadricycle Pilot.pdfMemorandum dated May 4, 2022 from Richard Stubbings, Assistant Deputy Minister, Public Safety Division, Ministry of the Solicitor General, to all Chiefs of Police and Board Chairs, sharing a communication regarding a new regulation under the Highway Traffic Act, O. Reg. 411/22: Pilot Project - Large Quadricycles, establishing a ten-year pilot project to allow the use of large quadricycles on Ontario roads, which came into effect on April 21, 2022.8.3Canadian Association of Police Governance - Police Strategic Plan Research Project 1.Canadian Association of Police Governance - Police Strategic Plan Research Project.pdfLetter dated April 22, 2022 from Jennifer Malloy, Executive Director, Canadian Association of Police Governance (CAPG), advising of an opportunity for CAPG members to participate in a research project with Dr. Tarah Hodgkinson (Wilfrid Laurier University) and Dr. Tullio Caputo (Carleton University) that is being undertaken to assist Boards and Commissions in determining the nature of any identified gap that exists between the delivery of policing services and the way that they are carried out. Stage one of the project consists of a semi-structural interview process with senior members of the CAPG and their respective police service senior members (Chief, Deputies, etc.). 8.4Niagara River Rescue and Recovery Operations 1.Niagara River Rescue and Recovery Operations.pdfService report dated May 4, 2022 submitted in response to Board direction provided at the January 27, 2022 Public Board Meeting requesting details related to rescue and body recoveries in the Niagara River basin, and including additional statistical information requested by the Board at the April 21, 2022 Public Board Meeting. This item was deferred to the May 19, 2022 Public Board Meeting and Niagara Parks Police Chief Paul Forcier will be in attendance for any discussion on this matter.8.5Quarterly Report - NRPS Authorized Strength as at April 1, 2022 1.Quarterly Report - NRPS Authorized Strength as at April 1, 2022.pdfService report dated April 13, 2022 providing a summary of the actual versus the authorized strength by rank/salary band of the uniform and civilian complement of the Niagara Regional Police Service.8.6Quarterly Report - Administration of the Public Complaints System - January 1 to March 31, 2022 1.Quarterly Report - Administration of the Public Complaints System - January 1 to March 31, 2022.pdfService report dated April 13, 2022 submitted in accordance to the quarterly reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 301-2010.8.7Quarterly Report - Overtime Activities Incurred by the NRPS - January 1 to March 31, 2022 1.Quarterly Report - Overtime Activities Incurred by the NRPS - January 1 to March 31, 2022.pdfService report dated April 28, 2022 providing the Board with a five-year uniform and civilian quarterly and year-to-date overtime trend analysis to include summaries of the overtime hours by activity category, which continues to be predominantly driven by the need to meet minimum staffing requirements, major investigation events, occupational/non-occupational illness, injury and staffing shortfalls. 8.8Quarterly Report - Special Fund Activity - January 1 to March 31, 2022 1.Quarterly Report - Special Fund Activity - January 1 to March 31, 2022.pdfService report dated April 27, 2022 submitted in accordance to the quarterly reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 392-2021.8.9Annual Report - Acoustic Hailing Devices - January 1 to December 31, 2021 1.Annual Report - Acoustic Hailing Devices - January 1 to December 31, 2021.pdfService report dated April 13, 2022 submitted in accordance to the annual reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 335-2013.8.10Annual Report - Arrest - January 1 to December 31, 2021 1.Annual Report - Arrest - January 1 to December 31, 2021.pdfService report dated March 24, 2022 submitted in accordance to the annual reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 197-2000.8.11Annual Report - Citizen Rewards - January 1 to December 31, 2021 1.Annual Report - Citizen Rewards - January 1 to December 31, 2021.pdfService report dated April 27, 2022 submitted in accordance to the annual reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 390-2021.8.12Annual Report - Communicable Diseases - January 1 to December 31, 2021 1.Annual Report - Communicable Diseases - January 1 to December 31, 2021.pdfService report dated April 22, 2022 submitted in accordance to the annual reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 253-2003.8.13Annual Report - Community-Based Crime Prevention - January 1 to December 31, 2021 1.Annual Report - Community-Based Crime Prevention - January 1 to December 31, 2021.pdfService report dated April 22, 2022 submitted in accordance to the annual reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 192-2000.8.14Annual Report - Criminal Harassment - January 1 to December 31, 2021 1.Annual Report - Criminal Harassment - January 1 to December 31, 2021.pdfService report dated February 1, 2022 submitted in accordance to the annual reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 220-2000.8.15Annual Report - Criminal Investigation Management and Procedures - January 1 to December 31, 2021 1.Annual Report - Criminal Investigation Management and Procedures - January 1 to December 31 2021.pdfService report dated February 1, 2022 submitted in accordance to the annual reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 198-2000.8.16Annual Report - Domestic-Family Violence - January 1 to December 31, 2021 1.Annual Report - Domestic-Family Violence - January 1 to December 31, 2021.pdfService report dated April 21, 2022 submitted in accordance to the annual reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 336-2013.8.17Annual Report - Elder and Vulnerable Adult Abuse - January 1 to December 31, 2021 1.Annual Report - Elder and Vulnerable Adult Abuse - January 1 to December 31, 2021.pdfService report dated April 20, 2022 submitted in accordance to the annual reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 213-2000.8.18Annual Report - Fraud and False Pretence Investigations - January 1 to December 31, 2021 1.Annual Report - Fraud and False Pretence Investigations - January 1 to December 31, 2021.pdfService report dated April 20, 2022 submitted in accordance to the annual reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 230-2000.8.19Annual Report - Hostage Rescue - January 1 to December 31, 2021 1.Annual Report - Hostage Rescue - January 1 to December 31, 2021.pdfService report dated April 13, 2022 submitted in accordance to the annual reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 243-2000.8.20Annual Report - Officer Note Taking - January 1 to December 31, 2021 1.Annual Report - Officer Note Taking - January 1 to December 31, 2021.pdfService report dated April 28, 2022 submitted in accordance to the annual reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 214-2000.8.21Annual Report - Persons in Custody - January 1 to December 31, 2021 1.Annual Report - Persons in Custody - January 1 to December 31, 2021.pdfService report dated April 29, 2022 submitted in accordance to the annual reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 208/225-2000.8.22Annual Report - Policing Aboriginal Occupations and Protests - January 1 to December 31, 2021 1.Annual Report - Policing Aboriginal Occupations and Protests - January 1 to December 31, 2021.pdfService report dated March 30, 2022 submitted in accordance to the annual reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 324-2012.8.23Annual Report - Problem Oriented Policing and Community Patrol - January 1 to December 31, 2021 1.Annual Report - Problem Oriented Policing and Community Patrol - January 1 to December 31, 2021.pdfService report dated April 26, 2022 submitted in accordance to the annual reporting requirements set out in Board By-laws 191-2000 and 193-2000.8.24Annual Report - Proceeds of Crime - January 1 to December 31, 2021 1.Annual Report - Proceeds of Crime - January 1 to December 31, 2021.pdfService report dated April 21, 2021 submitted in accordance to the annual reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 233-2000.8.25Annual Report - Property Offences (Including Break and Enter) - January 1 to December 31, 2021 1.Annual Report - Property Offences (including Break and Enter) - January 1 to December 31, 2021.pdfService report dated April 25, 2022 submitted in accordance to the annual reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 222-2000.8.26Annual Report - Robbery Investigations - January 1 to December 31, 2021 1.Annual Report - Robbery Investigations - January 1 to December 31, 2021.pdfService report dated February 1, 2022 submitted in accordance to the annual reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 234-2000.8.27Annual Report - Suspect Apprehension Pursuits - January 1 to December 31, 2021 1.Annual Report - Suspect Apprehension Pursuits - January 1 to December 31, 2021.pdfService report dated April 20, 2022 submitted in accordance to the annual reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 338-2013.8.28Annual Report - Tactical Units - January 1 to December 31, 2021 1.Annual Report - Tactical Units - January 1 to December 31, 2021.pdfService report dated April 13, 2022 submitted in accordance to the annual reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 242-2000.8.29Annual Report - Use of Force - January 1 to December 31, 2021 1.Annual Report - Use of Force - January 1 to December 31, 2021.pdfService report dated April 20, 2022 submitted in accordance to the annual reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 346-2014.That the information be received. 9.NEW BUSINESS 9.1Police Services Board - Revision to July Meeting Date 1.Police Services Board - Revision to July Meeting Date.pdfMemorandum dated April 8, 2022 from Deb Reid, Executive Director, Niagara Police Services Board, advising of a request made by Board Chair Steele to reschedule the July meeting date for the Police Services Board's regular monthly meeting from Thursday, July 21, 2022 to Tuesday, July 19, 2022.That the Board amend its regular monthly meeting date from July 21, 2022 to July 19, 2022. 9.2Police Services Board By-law Revision – Policy for Compliance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act 1.PSB By-law Revision – Policy for Compliance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.pdfMemorandum dated May 5, 2022 from Deb Reid, Executive Director, Niagara Police Services Board, providing the Board with a revised by-law as required for compliance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and the Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General.That the Board adopt By-law No. 395-2022 as appended to the report and authorize the Board Chair and Executive Director to execute the required documentation.9.3Police Services Board Draft By-law - Right to Disconnect from Work Policy 1.PSB Draft By-law - Right to Disconnect from Work Policy.pdfMemorandum dated May 11, 2022 from Deb Reid, Executive Director, Niagara Police Services Board, requesting the Board approve the draft Board By-law to "Establish Policy for the Right to Disconnect From Work", in accordance with the mandated legislation of Bill 27, the Working for Workers Act, 2021, which introduces a new requirement for employers in Ontario with 25 or more employees to have a written policy on disconnecting from work for all employees covered by the Employment Standards Act, 2000. That the Board adopt By-law No. 396-2022 as appended to this report and authorize the Board Chair and Executive Director to execute the required documentation.9.4Niagara Regional Police Service - Update to Schedule of Fees and Charges 1.Niagara Regional Police Service - Update to Schedule of Fees and Charges.pdfService report dated April 28, 2022 providing an updated Schedule of Fees and Charges for the Niagara Regional Police Service, which forms part of the Board's By-law "Imposition of Charges for Police Services", and requesting that subject to Board approval, the Service implement the recommended changes to its fee structure. That the Board approve the following: The revised fee of zero ($0) dollars for police Criminal Record Checks (CRC), and police Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Checks (CRCJMC) for volunteers as set out by legislation; and The establishment of a $20 fee for police record checks for students completing an uncompensated placement for academic credit. 9.5Special Fund Request - Motorcycle Ride for Dad 1.Special Fund Request - Motorcycle Ride for Dad.pdfService report dated April 9, 2022 requesting the Board consider a donation to the Motorcycle Ride for Dad campaign to raise money for prostate cancer awareness, research and education through the local Ride for Dad – Niagara Chapter fundraising initiative that will take place in multiple cities throughout Canada, including the Niagara Region. (Previous Board donations: 2010-2012 - $300, 2014-2019 - $500).That the Board approve a donation in the amount of $500.00 from the Special Fund as a contribution to the 2022 Motorcycle Ride for Dad Campaign.10.OTHER NEW BUSINESS 11.IN CAMERA REPORTS 11.1Special Investigations Unit - Case Number 21-OFD-007 - Incident of January 5, 2021 1.Special Investigations Unit Case Number 21-OFD-007 - Incident of January 5, 2021.pdfService report dated March 30, 2022 advising that the SIU concluded their investigation in this matter and found no grounds for criminal charges against any police officer, and also advising that in compliance with S.32 of Ontario Regulation 268/10 made under the Police Services Act, the Service completed its review and investigation into this matter and determined there were no issues with respect to officer conduct, policies or services provided by the Niagara Regional Police Service.That, in accordance with Board direction, the above noted In Camera report be received for public information.12.ADJOURNMENT The Police Services Board will adjourn the public portion of the meeting and reconvene in-camera for consideration of confidential matters pursuant to Section 35(4) of the Police Services Act.No Item Selected This item has no attachments1.Special Investigations Unit Case Number 21-OFD-007 - Incident of January 5, 2021.pdf1.Post-Meeting Minutes - PUB_Apr21_2022 - English.pdf1.Annual Report - Acoustic Hailing Devices - January 1 to December 31, 2021.pdf1.Annual Report - Arrest - January 1 to December 31, 2021.pdf1.Annual Report - Citizen Rewards - January 1 to December 31, 2021.pdf1.Annual Report - Community-Based Crime Prevention - January 1 to December 31, 2021.pdf1.Annual Report - Criminal Harassment - January 1 to December 31, 2021.pdf1.Annual Report - Domestic-Family Violence - January 1 to December 31, 2021.pdf1.Annual Report - Elder and Vulnerable Adult Abuse - January 1 to December 31, 2021.pdf1.Annual Report - Fraud and False Pretence Investigations - January 1 to December 31, 2021.pdf1.Annual Report - Hostage Rescue - January 1 to December 31, 2021.pdf1.Annual Report - Policing Aboriginal Occupations and Protests - January 1 to December 31, 2021.pdf1.Annual Report - Problem Oriented Policing and Community Patrol - January 1 to December 31, 2021.pdf1.Annual Report - Property Offences (including Break and Enter) - January 1 to December 31, 2021.pdf1.Annual Report - Suspect Apprehension Pursuits - January 1 to December 31, 2021.pdf1.Annual Report - Tactical Units - January 1 to December 31, 2021.pdf1.Annual Report - Use of Force - January 1 to December 31, 2021.pdf1.Special Fund Request - Motorcycle Ride for Dad.pdf1.Quarterly Report - NRPS Authorized Strength as at April 1, 2022.pdf1.Quarterly Report - Special Fund Activity - January 1 to March 31, 2022.pdf1.Ministry of the Solicitor General - PSB Reappointment of Dave Eke.pdf1.Canadian Association of Police Governance - Police Strategic Plan Research Project.pdf1.Annual Report - Proceeds of Crime - January 1 to December 31, 2021.pdf1.Police Services Board - Revision to July Meeting Date.pdf1.Ministry of the Solicitor General - New Regulation Under the HTA to a Allow for a Large Quadricycle Pilot.pdf1.PSB By-law Revision – Policy for Compliance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.pdf1.Annual Report - Criminal Investigation Management and Procedures - January 1 to December 31 2021.pdf1.Niagara River Rescue and Recovery Operations.pdf1.Annual Report - Communicable Diseases - January 1 to December 31, 2021.pdf1.Quarterly Report - Overtime Activities Incurred by the NRPS - January 1 to March 31, 2022.pdf1.Annual Report - Robbery Investigations - January 1 to December 31, 2021.pdf1.Annual Report - Officer Note Taking - January 1 to December 31, 2021.pdf1.Quarterly Report - Administration of the Public Complaints System - January 1 to March 31, 2022.pdf1.Niagara Regional Police Service - Update to Schedule of Fees and Charges.pdf1.PSB Draft By-law - Right to Disconnect from Work Policy.pdf1.Annual Report - Persons in Custody - January 1 to December 31, 2021.pdf