REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA
POLICE SERVICES BOARD
PUBLIC AGENDA

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Meeting Held By Electronic Participation Only
ZOOM VIRTUAL MEETING

Due to the efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19, Niagara Regional Police Headquarters will not be open to the public to attend Board meetings until further notice. To view the live-stream meeting proceedings, please visit https://calendar.niagarapolice.ca/meetings

1.
CALL TO ORDER
 

2.
DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICT/PECUNIARY INTEREST
 

3.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
 

3.1
Minutes of the Public Board Meeting held Thursday,  January 28, 2021
 

  • That the Minutes of the Public Board Meeting held Thursday, January 28, 2021 be adopted as circulated. 

3.2
Minutes of the Public Finance Committee Meeting held Thursday, February 11, 2021
 

  • That the Minutes of the Public Finance Committee Meeting held Thursday, February 11, 2021 be adopted as circulated. 

4.
REPORTS FROM BOARD CHAIR
 

5.
REPORTS FROM THE CHIEF OF POLICE
 

6.
PRESENTATIONS
 

7.
CONSENT AGENDA
 

7.1
Ministry of the Solicitor General - PSB Appointment Extension - T. McKendrick
 

Correspondence dated February 10, 2021 from Solicitor General Sylvia Jones, Ministry of the Solicitor General, advising that Tara McKendrick has been reappointed to the Niagara Regional Police Services Board, effective from February 20, 2021, for a period of three months or until such time as an appointment has been made by Order in Council, whichever occurs first.

7.2
1 District Project Status Update - January 2021
 

Memo dated February 8, 2021 from Nicole Menard, Senior Project Manager, Facilities, Niagara Region, providing the Board with a project status update on the NRPS 1 District facility for January 2021.

7.3
Response to Review of Police Strip Searches in Ontario - OIPRD
 

Service report dated February 4, 2021 providing the Board with the Service's response to the review conducted by the Office of the Independent Police Review Director (OIPRD) entitled, "Breaking the Golden Rule: A Review of Police Strip Searches in Ontario", and notification of the changes that were made by the Service in order to comply with the OIPRD's recommendations.

7.4
Niagara Regional Police Service - Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic
 

Service report dated February 23, 2021 providing the Board with detailed monthly updates regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Niagara Regional Police Service and the actions being taken to mitigate risks.   

7.5
Quarterly Report - Administration of the Public Complaints System - July 1 to December 31, 2020
 

Service report dated February 2, 2021 submitted in accordance to the reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 301-2010.

7.6
Quarterly Report - NRPS Authorized Strength as at January 27, 2021
 

Service report dated January 27, 2021 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.

7.7
Quarterly Report - Special Fund Activity Report - October 1 to December 31, 2020
 

Service report dated February 5, 2021 submitted in accordance to the reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 376-2018.

7.8
Annual Report - Accessibility Standards and Accessibility Standards for Customer Service - January 1 to December 31, 2020
 

Service report dated February 5, 2021 submitted in accordance to the reporting requirements set out in Board By-laws 366-2017 and 367-2017. (Steve Murphy, Accessibility Advisory Coordinator, Niagara Region, will be attending the meeting to address any questions the Board may have in regards to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and compliance requirements.)

7.9
Annual Report - Collection of Identifying Information in Certain Circumstances - Prohibition and Duties - January 1 to December 31, 2020
 

Service report dated February 1, 2021 submitted in accordance to the reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 360-2016.

7.10
Annual Report - Criminal Intelligence Unit - January 1 to December 31, 2020
 

Service report dated January 29, 2021 submitted in accordance to the annual reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 196-2000.

7.11
Annual Report - Disclosure of Secondary Employment - January 1 to December 31, 2020
 

Service report dated February 1, 2021 submitted in accordance to the annual reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 284-2008.

7.12
Annual Report - Drug Investigations - January 1 to December 31, 2020
 

Service report dated February 1, 2021 submitted in accordance to the annual reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 223-2000.

7.13
Annual Report - Fundraising for Service Related Organizations - January 1 to December 31, 2020
 

Service report dated February 2, 2021 submitted in accordance to the annual reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 186-1999.

7.14
Annual Report - Hate-Bias Motivated Crimes and Hate Propaganda Offences - January 1 to December 31, 2020
 

Service report dated January 28, 2021 submitted in accordance to the annual reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 199/200-2000.

7.15
Annual Report - Informants and Agents - January 1 to December 31, 2020
 

Service report dated January 28, 2021 submitted in accordance to the annual reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 207-2000.

7.16
Annual Report - Major Incident Command - January 1 to December 31, 2020
 

Service report dated February 2, 2021 submitted in accordance to the annual reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 235-2012.

7.17
Annual Report - Marked General Patrol Vehicles - January 1 to December 31, 2020
 

Service report dated February 2, 2021 submitted in accordance to the annual reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 257-2003.

7.18
Annual Report - Occupational Health and Safety - January 1 to December 31, 2020
 

Service report dated January 29, 2021 submitted in accordance to the annual reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 330-2012.

7.19
Annual Report - Police Action at Labour Disputes - January 1 to December 31, 2020
 

Service report dated January 13, 2021 submitted in accordance to the annual reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 240-2000.

7.20
Annual Report - Public Order Units - January 1 to December 31, 2020
 

Service report dated February 2, 2021 submitted in accordance to the annual reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 239-2000.

7.21
Annual Report - NRPS 2019 -2021 Strategic Plan Status Update - January 1 to December 31, 2020
 

Service report dated February 5, 2021 submitted in accordance to the annual reporting requirements set out in Board By-law 356-2015.

  • That the information be received. 

8.
NEW BUSINESS
 

8.1
PSB/NRPS 2022-2025 Strategic Plan Development
 

Service report dated February 1, 2021 requesting the Board approve the commencement of the development of the NRPS 2022-2025 Strategic Plan to identify the processes that will form the basis for the future strategic direction of the Service over the next four years, and requesting that the Board appoint a PSB Member to serve as Co-Chair of the Strategic Plan Working Committee.

  • That the Board approve the commencement of the development of the 2022-2025 Strategic Plan as outlined in the report;

    And further, that the Board appoint a Board Member to serve as Co-Chair of the Strategic Plan Working Committee.

8.2
Special Fund Request - 2020 United Way In-House Campaign
 

Service report dated November 23, 2020 requesting the Board approve a donation for the NRPS United Way in-house campaign to assist with costs associated with incentive prizes for contributions funded through employee payroll deductions and for any fundraising opportunities that may arise during the 2020-2021 campaign season.

  • That the Board approve a Special Fund donation in the amount of $2,000.00 to support the 2020 United Way in-house donation campaign. 

8.3
Police Services Board - 2021 Committee Representation
 

Report dated February 1, 2021 from Deb Reid, Executive Director, Niagara Police Services Board, requesting the Board confirm the mandate and membership of Board Committees for 2021.

  • That the Board approves the Committee mandate as outlined in this report and confirm its Committee membership for 2021.

8.4
Police Services Board By-law - Update to NRPS Schedule of Fees and Charges
 

Correspondence dated February 3, 2021 providing the Board with a revised By-law to update the Niagara Regional Police Service Schedule of Fees and Charges. 

  • That the Board approve revised By-law 389-2021, a By-law to Provide for the Imposition of Charges for Police Services, as appended to the report and authorize the Board Chair to execute the required documentation;

    And further, that By-law 389-2021 be forwarded to Regional Council for approval.

9.
OTHER NEW BUSINESS
 

10.
IN CAMERA REPORTS
 

(FOR PUBLIC RELEASE FROM THE JANUARY 28, 2021 CONFIDENTIAL MEETING)

10.1
Special Investigations Unit - Case Number 19-OCI-289 — Incident of November 30, 2019
 

Service report dated December 4, 2020 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.11 of Ontario Regulation 267/10 made under the Police Services Act, the Service completed its review and investigation into this matter and concluded that there are no identified policy/service/officer conduct issues.

  • That, in accordance with Board direction, the above noted In Camera Report be received for public information.

10.2
Special Investigations Unit — Case Number 20-OCI-115 - Incident of May 20, 2020
 

Service report dated December 15, 2020 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.11 of Ontario Regulation 267/10 made under the Police Services Act, the Service completed its review and investigation into this matter and concluded that there are no identified policy/service/officer conduct issues.

  • That, in accordance with Board direction, the above noted In Camera Report be received for public information.

10.3
Special Investigations Unit — Case Number 20-OCI-145 - Incident of June 21, 2020
 

Service report dated January 4, 2021 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.11 of Ontario Regulation 267/10 made under the Police Services Act, the Service completed its review and investigation into this matter and concluded that there are no identified policy/service/officer conduct issues.

  • That, in accordance with Board direction, the above noted In Camera Report be received for public information.

11.
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.

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