2 POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA Baker Hughes CANADA INC Proud Supporters of the Police Association of Nova Scotia 141-B Joseph Zatzman Drive, Dartmouth, NS 902.456.1967 Best Wishes Deep Brook / Waldec Lions Club Box 117 Deep Brook, NS B0S 1J0 (902) 638-3343
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 5 Message from Executive Director J.W. “Joe” Ross 1 PANS – Board of Directors / How to contact us 3 Publisher’s Page 7 Lobby Day 9 38th Annual PANS Conference 11 Queens Golden Jubilee Medals 13 Medals of Merit / Award 15 Retirements 17 Safe Grad Fundraiser 19 Cops for Cancer / Police Assist Minor Hockey / Thank-You 21 Youth Corps Awards 23 Benefit Hockey Tour 03-04 24 New Badge of Courage / Voice of the People 27 Rodeo Riders 29 Stunning Compliance 31 Cop Dogs 33 Radioactive 35 Young Offenders Needed New Law 35 Officers Get Help Saving Lives 37 DEAD AT 17 39 Smart About Bullying 39 Police Train for the Worst 41 Cyclist Injured in Collision 43 Police Force Honoured for Leadership Role 43 Flu Threat Gets a Shot in the Arm 45 Checkpoints Send Road Safety Message 45 Getting Blood Samples from Drug Users 47 Suspect Gives up Sample for Burger 49 Containment Response Team (2004) 49 New Campaign Aims to Stop Bullying 51 310 TALK - Bullying Hotline has teens talking 53 Page Turner - Kentville first in Valley to join library literacy program 55 Youth, Police Teaming Up 57 What is Really Important? 59 Making our Schools More Peaceful Places 61 Bullying in Canada 67 Adolescent Sex Offenders 75 Dating Violence 81 What is Dating Violence 83 Youth & Violence 87 Everyday Challenges: Children & Bullying 93 New Public Service Announcement 99 Aggressive Girls 101 The Parent-Teen Relationship: Life through a Teenager’s Eyes 107 Certificate of Appreciation 113 Youth Violence and Youth Gangs: Responding to Community Concerns 115 What is Bullying? - (www.Bullying.org) 137 Bully Hotline Lets Kids Call Police Anonymously! 145 Halifax Schools Host Bully-Awareness Program 147 Finally - accountability for bullies! 149 Bullying is never OK 151 Bullying in our schools 153 School days, Cruel days 157 Bullying: Behind Closed Minds 161 Bullying: Information for Parents & Teachers 163 Bullying 176 Be Bright Think Bright - Bullying 177 Ad Index 178 Officer in Blue Poem 180 Table of Contents 33rd Annual Crime Prevention Guide Youth Violence Awareness
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 7 From the Publisher “Providing quality, professional marketing and fund raising services on behalf of high-profile, non-profit organizations.” This guide was proudly assembled and published by Fenety Marketing Services, with the help and co-operation of the Police Association of Nova Scotia. Art Director - Kathy Gilbert Graphic Designer - Krista Allen I would like to congratulate the Police Association of Nova Scotia on the publication of their 33rd Annual Community Guide, focusing on the important topic of Youth Violence. The efforts of PANS members in the community are worthy of praise and recognition. Their continuing commitment to people and their communities sets an excellent example for police officers throughout Canada. In selecting “Youth Violence” as this year’s topic, the Police Association of Nova Scotia is focusing on a growing concern for all Nova Scotians in helping to identify the many challenges that our young people endure growing up in this province. We are optimistic that the educational information contained in this year’s publication will help to assist future generations, their parents, educators and other concerned citizens in our communities across the entire province. By working together and sharing information we can help protect and nurture Nova Scotia’s most precious resource, our children. I would like to thank the many community-minded businesses, organizations and citizens of this province for making this annual publication possible. Your participation truly does make a difference. Thank You! Sincerely, Mark Fenety President Fenety Marketing Services 1-800-561-4422
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 9 Lobby Day on Parliament Hill Left to Right: Mr. J.W. “Joe” Ross, (Exec-Dir. PANS), Cst. Mike Rolfe (Cape Breton Reg. Police), Mr. Rodger Cuzner (LIB) MP Bras d’Or Cape Breton, N.S., all attending Lobby Day on Parliament Hill. From Left to Rght: Mr. J.W. “Joe” Ross, (Exec-Dir. PANS), Mr. Brian Atkins (Pres. OPPA), Cst. Wade Keddy (Sec.-Treas. PANS) all attending Lobby Day on Parliament Hill. Left to Right: Ms. Aline Young, Senator Mike Forrestall and Joe Ross (PANS) attending Lobby Day on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 11 38th Annual PANS Conference Left to Right: Hon. Peter MacKay(MP) and John Cameron(New Glasgow Police Service) Hon. Peter MacKay received a plaque on behalf of PANS for being guest speaker at the 38th Annual PANS Conference and John Cameron received a plaque for his many years of service as the Sec.-Treasurer of the New Glasgow Police Association. From left to right: Cst. Wade Keddy (Bridgewater), Cst. Dave Moore (Hfx) and Mike Balcom (Hfx) enjoying themselves at the 38th Annual PANS Conference held in New Glasgow. From left to right: Mr. Joe Ross, (Exec-Dir. PANS), Deputy Chief Delaney Chisholm and Sgt. Eric MacNeil (Both from the New Glasgow Police Service). Deputy Chief Chisholmreceived an award on behalf of the Police Association of N.S. for his past service and dedication to PANS. Best Wiishes to D/C Chisholm in his new position. From left to right: Sgt. Wayne Mont (Truro Police Service) and his wife Marie, along with Peter MacKay (MP for Pictou, Antigonish, Guysborough) all attending the 38th Annual PANS Conference held in New Glasgow.
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 13 Queens Jubilee Medal Congratulations to these officers for being selected to receive the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal. This Commemorative Medal was created both to mark the 50th Anniversary of Her Majesty’s Reign, and to honor the outstanding and exemplary contributions of Canadian citizens to their community and to their country. The achievements of these recipients serve as an example of dedication and hard work. Congratulations on receiving this royal honor! Left to Right: Back row- Sgt. Eric MacNeil (Pres. PANS), Cst. Mike Rolfe(Cape Breton Reg. Police), Peter MacKay (MP for Guysborough, Pictou County and Antigonish), Mr. Joe Ross (Executive-Director PANS) Front row- Sgt. Ron Donovan (Cape Breton Reg. Police), Sgt. Wayne Mont (Truro Police Service), Cst. Wade Keddy(Bridgewater Police Service), Det./Cst. James Murphy(New Glasgow Police Service) Malpeque MP and Solicitor General Wayne Easter, right, and Charlottetown Police Chief Paul Smith, second right, representing the city police force, present the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medals to members of the Charlottetown Police Force. Shown accepting their medals, from right, are Const. John Flood, Const. Gary Clowand Cpl. Marvin Cameron. Guardian Photo
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 15 GOOD JOB, CONGRATULATIONS! Ivan McGuigan, left, the city of Charlottetown’s bylaw enforcement officer, receives congratulations from Deputy Mayor Clifford Lee after one of the numerous excellence-in-service awards the Institute of Public Administration of Canada handed out at its quality pridein-service conference in the city. Guardian Photo Sgt. Kevin Scott, an 18-year veteran with the New Glasgow Police Service being awarded the prestigious “Medal of Merit” presented by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, Governor General of Canada. The presentation ceremony was held at Rideau Hall, Ottawa. Medal of Merit Award
16 POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA Lifelong Learning – Developing Our Full Potential MAIN OFFICE 275 George Street, Sydney, NS B1P 1J7 Tel: (902) 564-8293 Fax: 564-0123 (Educational) Fax: 562-6814 (Business) Website: www.cbv.ednet.ns.ca Cape BretonVictoria Regional School Board Coastal Bulk TransportInc. Serving all points in Eastern Canada! Specialists in dry and liquid commodity transportation 468-2700 FAX: 468-1600 30 MacDonald Avenue, Dartmouth Certified ISO 9002 COMEAU’S SEA FOODS LIMITED P.O. BOX 39, SAULNIERVILLE, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA B0W 2Z0 MARCEL R. COMEAU PRESIDENT PHONE: (902) 769-2101 FAX: (902) 769-3594 2657 Robie Street, P.O. Box 9439, Stn. A Halifax, Nova Scotia B3K 5S3 Main Line: (902) 453-1940 / (800) 465-1940 Fax: (902) 454-5590 E-mail: colonialhonda@eastlink.ca Very Proud to Support the Efforts of PANS Serving you better at
POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 17 Retirements Retirement party for Sgt. Gary Tower (center) who recently retired from the Amherst Police Department. Gary is surrounded by his fellow officers from Amherst. From left to right: Retired Sgt. Len Harkness (Amherst), Sgt. Gary Tower (Amherst) and Mr. Joe Ross (Executive-Director, PANS) attending a retirement party for Sgt. Gary Tower. All the best to Gary in his retirement years! Sgt. Wayne Burris and his wife Cynthiaon the occasion of his retirement from the Truro Police Service. Sgt. Jim Cox and his wife Emma on the occasion of his retirement from the Truro Police Service.
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 19 Safe Grad Hockey Game at Colchester Legion Stadium in Truro. This annual game between the Cobequid Education Centre and the Truro Police Officers is held to raise funds for their Safe Grad Program night. There are almost 2,000 students at this facility, making it the largest in the province. Left to Right: David Brine (Student); Truro Police Chief Ken MacLean; Truro Police Officer: Cst. Rick Hickox Dep. Chief Rogers presenting Cst. Rob Hearn, K9 officer with the Truro Police Service, for the most valuable “Player” on the Police Team. On April 8th, 2004 the Annual Hockey Game between the graduating class of the Cobequid Educational Centre and Essential Services Personel from Colchester Legion Stadium in Truro. The Grads were victorious with an 8-5 score. All money raised goes toward Safe Grad Night. Team Photo Members from Truro Fire Dept., Bible Hill R.C.M.P., Sheriff’s Dept., and Truro Police Service Members. Safe Grad Fundraiser
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 21 Thank You Cops for Cancer Thank you PANS! from the Truro Figure Skating Club Police Assist Minor Soccer A total of 78 teamsfrom all over the Maritimes are entered in the Winsloe-West Royalty minor soccer tournament, sponsored by the P.E.I. Police Association. Among the players were Winsloe under-14 soccer players Glynn Jenkins, far left, and Logan White, far right. Back, from left, are Roger Doiron, tournament chairman, and Charlottetown police constables Steve Gallant and Dean Fields. The tournament saw play in the under-12 to under-18 categories at both the premier and first division levels. The police association has sponsored the tournament for seven years and also sponsors a team in it. The New Glasgow Police Association hosted a very successful “Cops For Cancer” event this year with members from a number of police agencies. Cst. Anthony Thomas was the leading fundraiser, raising over $800.00 in pledges. Left to right (front row): Cpl. Blair Bannerman, Cst. Kevin MacDonaldand Cst. Anthony Thomas. Left to right (back row): Cst. Mike Clough, Cpl. Duane Rutledge, Cst. Darryl Paris and Sgt. Kevin Scott. Guardian Photo
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 23 Youth Corps Awards From left to right: Cpl. Duane Rutledge (New Glasgow Police Service) presenting Doug Monroe of the Military Police Youth Corps with the Community Service Award for “Youth Excellence” in Community Service. The Awards were donated on behalf of J.W. “Joe” Ross Executive-Director and members of PANS. Also in the picture is Cst. Ken MacDonald (right). Ken is the Community Relations Officer for the New Glasgow Police Service. From left to right: Cpl. Duane Rutledge (New Glasgow Police Service) presenting Troy Baker of the New Glasgow Youth Corps with the Police Youth Community Service Award for excellence in Community Contribution.
POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 24 Left to Right: Sgt. Jim Flemming (Truro Police Service), Mayor Bill Mills (dropping the puck) and Jim Cummings (Tim Hortons). The puck was dropped to start the official opening of the PANS Benefit Hockey Game held at the Colchester Region Staduim in Truro, N.S. Cheque being presented to the Parkinson Society by PANS at the Benefit Hockey Game held in Annapolis Valley. Benefit Hockey - 2003-2004 PANS All-Stars vs Tim Hortons All-Stars The 2003-2004 “Million Dollar Tour” roster of the Tim Hortons All Stars The Tim Hortons All Stars celebrated their 9th season of exhibition hockey in Atlantic Canada. Their 2003-2004 Tour was labeled “The Million Dollar Tour”, which represents the grand total that this special group of former NHL and other professional hockey players from Atlantic Canada has helped raise for numerous Maritime Charities since its inception. PANS donated thousands of dollars to local charities as a result of these entertaining hockey games.
POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 25 • Canadian Cancer Society • Colchester Community Workshops Foundation • Parkinson Society • Pictou County Big Brothers/Big Sisters • Tim Horton Children's Foundation • Truro Figure Skating Club • Valley Search and Rescue • Victoria Park Outdoor Swimming Pool Fund (not all are pictured) Local organizations who received financial assistance from PANS during our 2004 games include:
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 27 NEW BADGE OF COURAGE on the way for Truro Police Service Truro police are getting some newly designed crests to identify themselves. New crests are starting to be phased in for town police for the first time in a decade. “They’re on order now, “ said Const. Jon Keddy. The Crest is made up of the Truro coat of arms which is placed in a maple leaf above the Nova Scotia flag. “This new appearance displays patriotism towards our Town of Truro, province of Nova Scotia and country of Canada,” Keddy said. The last time the crest was changed was in 1993. “This new crest design is a reflection of how the Truro Police Service is evolving from past methods of policing to present methods of policing,” Keddy said. “This concept is now displayed within the crest.” He said the colour scheme co-ordinates well with the entire police uniform. The primary colour is navy blue trimmed with sapphire blue blending with its blue leg stripe and forage cap. Keddy said the reaction of his fellow officers has been very positive and the new design is something they can call their own. The new crest is part of a strategic plan the police service is undergoing. Keddy said it is an important tool to look at the past, present and future goals of the force. “Our police service is presently developing a strategic plan that will determine our direction and focus for the near future,” he said. The planning process is being undertaken by a group of police and non-police representatives who will identify the six core functions of the Truro Police Service. By Truro Daily News Staff JASON MALLOY - TRURO DAILY NEWS Constables Shari Roberts and Jon Keddy are pleased with the new crest designed for the Truro Police Service. Roberts is wearing the crest while Keddy is wearing the old one which was adopted in 1993. VOICE OF THE PEOPLE Having just completed 35 years of service to municipal policing in Nova Scotia, I would like to publicly thank the one person who had more of an impact on the police service in this province than any other. Joe Ross is the man responsible for bringing policing in Nova Scotia from the dark ages into the enlightened, highly trained and professional service that we all enjoy today. Mr. Ross worked long hours against what, at times, appeared to be insurmountable odds to organize the Police Association of Nova Scotia. He was tireless in his travels from one end of this province to the other in the pursuit of a better life for the police officers and a better service for our citizens. This man had to fight hard for every concession, from equipment, training, wages and benefits to working conditions, and on and on. At times, he must have felt he was a very lonely voice in the wilderness crying for justice. Make no mistake, there is no politician, including premiers, cabinet ministers, mayors, or councillors, who can claim to have advanced policing in this province more than Joe Ross has. During my 35 years of service, I, as well as every other police officer in this province, have been very well-represented by this man, whether they choose to admit it or not. Every Nova Scotian owes this man for the professional police service that we all enjoy today. I am very proud to call this man my friend. George H. Megeney, Stellarton
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 29 RODEO RIDERS: Bicycle event brings fun, prizes and safety together At least 100 youngsters from Grades Primary to 6 attended an annual event combining bike safety, fun and prizes. The Truro Police Service Annual Bicycle Rodeo was held at the Colchester Legion Stadium. Const. Graham Purvis said speed, agility, brake usage, steering ability, hand signals, bike care, road safety and helmet use were all areas addressed by police officials. “There are new kids here every year and it never gets old because bike safety is always important,” said Purvis. “Getting children aware of bike safety and such issues at a young age is one of the keys to their safety.” Purvis said the event also offered some young bikers new equipment, as 10 bikes and helmets were given away, as well as 32 additional helmets, all of which were donated by local businesses. “There’s always a focus on helmets because they save lives,” said Purvis, who said despite the police service’s efforts to advocate helmet usage, it remains the one area that people, both young and old, defy the most often. “People not wearing their helmet is the biggest problem we’ve seen in regards to bike safety. All we can do is educate them, and that’s what the bike rodeo is all about.” Eight-year-old Hilary MacIntyre said the event was lots of fun and one she would definately return to in the future. “I learned that you are supposed to do hand signals with your left hand,” she said. “And the policemen there were very nice and helpful.” By Monique Chiasson, Truro Daily News Truro Police Service held its annual Bike Rodeo. Officers reviewed bike safety and information with about 100 children, including, from left, Janele Martell, Jodi Vacheresse and Hilary MacIntyre, all of Truro. The children were joined by Const. Jason MacKinnon (kneeling) and Wayne Gosby, a representative from the Department of Justice.
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 31 STUNNING COMPLIANCE Notching up the Power on Police Equipment With a shout of “Taser! Taser!” 50,000 volts of electricity shot through Kelly Reid. It was part of the corporal’s training on how the new equipment being introduced to Truro police officers affects people. “It’s pretty powerful. It totally disabled me,” Reid said after she stopped trembling. It was her task to grab a $5 bill being held in front of her by a fellow police officer. Just as she grasped the bill tightly in her hand the electrical current went through her body and her eyes grew increasingly large. Reid fell back and was caught by her fellow officers, also being trained on how to use the new device. Had the current come any sooner, she said: “I wouldn’t have been able to proceed for my target.” The Taser is an eight-ounce weapon that can also be used as a stun gun to temporarily subdue criminals. Two electrodes with hooks attached to them are shot from the unit and stick into people’s clothes. The current can penetrate about six centimetres in the body. “It’s not new technology, it was invented originally in the United States,” said Cpl. Loran Morrison, one of two teachers with the police force. “It’s going to be used as a compliance weapon.” He said it is less lethal, and can be more efficient, than other weapons like pepper spray which is airborne. Tests on Tasers have been positive and it has been proven they do not lead to permanent damage to the victim. “It overides the central nervous system,” Morrison said, “which has a devasting effect.” The new piece of equipment will not replace anything, but will compliment current equipment. “It gives us another tool to use,” said Sgt. Greg Densmore. Sgt. Dave Darrah, of the Bible Hill RCMP, said the province’s RCMP tactical squad has Tasers but there are none locally. “Apparently they’ll be issued to us later this year,” Darrah said. Sgt. Greg Densmore (right) awaits the feeling of being Tasered by Cpl. Loran Morrison Monday during training on how to use the new piece of equipment. The tool, which shoots 50,000 volts of electricity through criminals to temporarily subdue them, is used throughout the country. By Jason Malloy - Truro Daily News Is made easy with a Taser
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 33 They’re furry friendly and can smell someone a mile away. After a $150,000 community f u n d - r a i s e r, Cape Breton Regional Police introduced the four newest members of the force, four-footed crime fighters who will eventually sniff out missing children and seniors, crime scene evidence and later, bombs and drugs. The purebred German shepherds –– which cost $7,000 each –– were imported from the Czech Republic and Hungary this week to begin a 14-week training program with four local officers. Constables Steve Gillis, Reg Hutchings, Steve MacKinnon and Paul MacDonald will be the handlers for the force’s first official K-9 unit.Retired Toronto police officer Richard Fackrell, who is training the team, said the dogs –– the oldest of which is 18 months –– have already shown an aptitude for obedience, the first obstacle when training any dog. “They will be trained in seven or eight different aspects of police work, obedience first because if you don’t have obedience, you don’t have control,” Mr. Fackrell told a small gathering of police and community officials as the dogs sat and watched. “They will then be taught agility and how to jump... All dogs can jump, but they have to know they only jump when we tell them to –– like some of your officers, Chief,” he said, getting a few chuckles from Chief Edgar MacLeod and other officials. Mr. Fackrell said the dogs will then be taught to sniff out objects, then to track human scent. The next step is to train them to go into the woods to track and subdue people without biting them unless they turn and run, then how to find people hiding in buildings. “We teach them to bark and hold, not bite and hold,” he said. “If (a thief) doesn’t stop running, (police) will send the dog, and (the criminal) would be taken down.... If someone attacks the handler or the dog, the dog will react immediately without command.... If the bad guy decides to give up, the dog will stand off and bark at him. “They have to be sociable,” he added, “...because they have to go looking for missing children and the elderly too.” He said dog trainers have timed searches by sending three people into the woods to hide, then 10 other people to look for them without success in a specific time. But with dogs, it took only minutes to find them all. “Their noses are invaluable,” he said. Local businessmen Kirk McRae and Tom MacPherson helped collect funds in the community fundraiser. “Some thought it would be a very difficult task to raise the money in the community, but as you can see, we’re here today with four dogs,” Insp. Myles Burke said proudly. There were also 9,000 entries received from schools in a contest to name the dogs. The winning names have been selected, but the winners have yet to be notified. Names of the winners and dogs will be announced soon. Const. Paul MacDonald said he likes the newest family member, who will accompany him at work and live in his home. “The dog is a really good dog,” he said as he stroked its head. “Having a police dog, I have to say, is a priceless thing when you’re trying to locate people.... It’s going to pay big dividends.” Const. Reg Hutchings said having the dog is like having a new child in the family, and he looks forward to getting to know his new partner better. “It takes dedication at work and at home,” he said. “This is my fifth day with him ... and there’s that much of a bond with him already.” New vehicles with air conditioning have been purchased, and kennels built at each officer’s home. Food for the dogs has been donated for the next couple of years. In 1996, the force temporarily had a dog unit but because of budget constraints, the dog was retired, and the officer reassigned. COP DOGS By Tera Camus Cape Breton Bureau Kirk McRae, who operates several local Subways, gives a little affection to one of four police dogs he helped obtain for the Cape Breton Regional Police’s new canine unit. Const. Steve MacKinnon will be one of the animals’ handlers. TERA CAMUS/Cape Breton Bureau Cape Breton Regional Police introduced the force’s new canine unit. Shown with their new partners are constables Reg Hutchings, Steve MacKinnon, Paul McDonald and Kevin Gillis. TERA CAMUS/Cape Breton Bureau
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 35 Something new is in the airwaves around Truro. The town has launched 107.1 FM, its own community radio station to broadcast emergency, tourist and events information in a 12-kilometre radius, further in some areas. Charles Cox, chairman of the Town of Truro tourism committee that contributed $3,500 toward equipment for the project, said the station was designed to lure visitors off nearby highways and into the town. But its potential became apparent in late September when hurricane Juan blew across the region, knocking out power. “During the hurricane, the local (commercial) radio station went off the air for a while,” Mr. Cox said. “We’ll be able to provide important information during any crisis that the town may face.” The equipment is located at the water treatment plant, at the highest point of town, and includes a generator. Five-minute segments are being recorded weekly and played repeatedly 24 hours a day. They feature history bites, music clips and information on such things as public events and street and sidewalk closures. The noncommercial station does not promote businesses. Town workers are volunteering their time and voices. Cindie Smith, projects officer for the town, said Truro has a 28-day permit from Industry Canada that it intends to renew in December and again early next year. It has applied to the Canadian Radiotelevision and Telecommunications Commission for a permanent licence. Once a permanent licence is received, signs will be posted along heavily travelled highways urging motorists to tune in the broadcasts. Tourism group gets radioactive in Truro By Cathy von Kintzel / Truro Bureau Cathy von Kintzel / Truro Bureau Const. Shari Roberts of Truro police is lending her voice to a new town-run radio station in Truro. YOUNG OFFENDERS NEEDED NEW LAW The Daily News - (April 1, 2003) YOUNG OFFENDERS ACT. For nearly a decade, that three-word phrase has been the bane of Canada’s criminaljustice system, along with two other words that apply to adults rather than youths: mandatory release. Mandatory release, the practice of releasing convicts well before their sentences end, is likely to remain part of the legal vocabulary for some time to come. As of today, however, the Young Offenders Act is history. For more than a few observers, that fate could not have come too soon for the 19-year-old statute that had replaced previous youth-crime legislation. At the time of its debut, the Young Offenders Act was considered a progressive policy that would bring an end to the stigma of “juvenile delinquency.” Young offenders would remain anonymous, even if convicted. Their time in custody would be limited to a maximum of three years. Under its provisions, no one younger than 12 could be charged for any crime. The road from enlightenment to disillusion proved a short one. Although statistics have indicated a decrease in youth crime during the past several years, highly publicized incidents of violence involving young people from coast to coast led to the perception that the barbarians were banging at our gates –– the barbarians being our children. Consequently, the federal Justice Department has laboured long and hard to replace the Young Offenders Act. The name, at least, of the new legislation is more straightforward: the Youth Criminal Justice Act, which applies to people in the 12-17-year-old age range. The new law walks a fine line between two opposing opinions. One camp calls for alternatives to custody for young people who are convicted of non-violent offences: the other demands a crackdown on those who commit violent, and sometimes heinous, criminal acts. Both points of view are, to an extent, accommodated under the successor to the YOA. The law provides for community-based programs, restorative justice and fines for most youths. Those involved in violent offences will face longer sentences. With the notable exceptions of Quebec and Ontario, most provinces have accepted the new law. The Young Offenders Act can be judged as a social experiment that didn’t work the way its authors had intended. Now, it’s the Youth Criminal Justice Act that’s on probation with the public. Perhaps it will manage to last longer than 19 years.
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 37 BRIDGEWATER –– There’s a sense of helplessness that stays with Sgt. John Collyer to this day. His partner, Const. Paul Rogers, was swimming to the bank of the LaHave River in Bridgewater with the lifeless body of an elderly woman as Sgt. Collyer threw him a life ring and hauled them to the embankment. The cold October air hung around them as the drenched pair performed CPR and artificial respiration on the woman. “It seemed like we did it forever, but it was probably about 10 minutes.” Sgt. Collyer knows they did everything within their power to bring the woman back, but she died –– and he feels a sense of failure. “Her heart had stopped at that point and the only thing that would have brought her back would have been a defibrillator. I’m not saying it would have made a difference, but personally I’d have felt a lot better knowing I’d done everything I possibly could.” So it was with a sense of relief that he and fellow officer Const. Trevor Mitchell announced Monday the Bridgewater Police Department is buying portable defibrillators for all its police cars. Only one other department in the Atlantic region –– Miramichi in New Brunswick –– has the machines. Bridgewater Police Chief Brent Crowhurst said police officers are often the first on the scene for any emergency call, particularly given the large rural area Emergency Health Services is responsible for around the town. “It’s common for the police department to show up at the scene of any emergency call, frequently before the ambulance,” he said. The chief said while officers are trained in first aid and CPR, they don’t have the equipment to go the next step. It’s an issue often on the mind of Const. Mitchell, because he is also a paramedic, so he started looking around at portable defibrillators. He opted for the same units the Miramichi department uses –– it saved a man’s life three months after the units were installed. Bridgewater is the first police department in Nova Scotia to have the devices, but it has had inquiries from at least one other police department, and the province is putting on a drive to have defibrillators in public places such as legions and golf clubs. “The idea is, they should be as publicly accessible as fire extinguishers,” Sgt. Collyer said. And Const. Mitchell said they’re simple to use. The small box has three buttons. The top one turns the unit on and the officer puts two electrodes on the patient’s body, one in the upper right area of the chest and the other on the left side below the heart. The machine measures the heart’s electrical rhythm and tells the officer whether a shock is needed. If so, it tells the officer it is charging the unit and to stay clear of the patient. When it is charged, it tells the officer to deliver the shock by pressing an orange button. The digital screen then gives a readout of the patient’s heart and advises whether another shock is needed. Police officers are usually on the scene at most 10 minutes ahead of the paramedics, but Sgt. Collyer said that can mean the difference between brain damage or life and death for some patients. The units cost about $5,000 each, but the real cost is in terms of additional liability insurance and training. Chief Crowhurst said the police department can only go ahead with the program because of the Bridgewater legion, which donated $6,000. President Roger Purnell said it was natural for the legion to support such a project, because so many of its members are over the age of 65 and could benefit from it. “We felt we needed to have one right away.” The first of four will be in operation within a month, Chief Crowhurst said. Officers get help saving lives By Beverly Ware / South Shore Bureau Beverly Ware / South Shore Bureau Bridgewater Police Const. Trevor Mitchell shows Roger Purnell, president of the local legion, how to use portable defibrillator. The life-saving devices will soon be installed in all town police cars. Bridgewater force first in N.S. to get defibrillators in cop cars (April 27, 2004)
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POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 41 BRIDGEWATER –– Guns drawn, two police officers walk through the halls of Park View Education Centre in front and back of two other officers carrying a shooting victim. Today it’s only a training exercise and they hope that’s all it will ever be. However, if the situation ever becomes real, police officers in Lunenburg County will be ready to respond. More than two dozen o fficers from Lunenburg County RCMP and Bridgewater Town Police recently spent two days learning what they call rapid deployment techniques. “Rapid deployment is a response to an active shooter, who is usually somebody in a school situation during school hours,” explains Cst. Ward Beck, one of two training safety officers. “The first few officers on the scene take control of the situation, go into the school and handle it the best they can.” Police departments faced with school shootings such as Columbine have been criticized for waiting for specialty emergency teams. That was the normal police response prior to the new training for first line officers. “During the time they were waiting, which could be a matter of hours, people’s lives were very much in jeopardy. In fact, there were many cases where people died as a result of the first responding officers not attempting to neutralize the situation,” says Bridgewater Chief Brent Crowhurst. “So this training is designed for the average uniform patrol officer using proper tactics to keep as safe as possible but yet to respond to the immediate need of the situation,” the chief adds. Rapid deployment techniques can be used to enter any kind of facility where there are many potential victims and a limited number of shooters. That could be a school, a manufacturing plant, a business, even a shopping mall. “In the worst case scenario, if people’s lives are very much in jeopardy at the immediate time, we have to be able to respond. Up until now, we didn't have the proper tactics or techniques to do that somewhat safely. There’s still an inherent risk, but it’s minimized by virtue of this training,” Chief Crowhurst says. Recognition is growing that such tragedies could happen anywhere and the province has authorized its police agencies to be prepared. Cst. Beck and Sgt. Alfie O’Quinn, both training safety officers with Bridgewater Police, underwent their own training first so they, in turn, could pass on the techniques to fellow officers. “The training was set up by Halifax Regional Police,” explains Sgt. O’Quinn. “They fashioned it after a number of police departments from the States, looking at the Columbine situation and how to best deal with the situation and how to deal with the situation fromColumbine school.” Officials with experience and expertise in handling similar scenarios developed the training module, which is now being taught across North America. In Lunenburg County, the RCMP and town force undertook integrated training, recognizing that in a crisis they can and do work together. “They’re aware of our training. We’ll be aware of theirs. If a situation happens in New Germany and they need backup, Bridgewater guys will be able to go there or vice versa,” Sgt. O’Quinn says. Police want to be clear that the training is no way connected to the chase and fatal shooting which occurred here in June. It has been planned for months and the timing is coincidental. “It certainly serves to highlight the fact that our two police agencies do in fact respond to help each other in times of crisis. This just further indicates the need for us to train together so that we’re fully aware of each other’s capabilities,” Chief Crowhurst says. Originally published July 30, 2003 POLICE TRAIN FOR THE WORST New tactics could save lives in a shooting rampage By Lisa Brown - The Bulletin LISA BROWN PHOTO RCMP Cst. Mark Cameron, left, clears the hallway with Bridgewater Police Cst. Wade Keddy covering him as Cst. Jeremy Boehner of the Chester RCMP office and Cst. Matthew Mader of the Bridgewater Police remove a “shooting victim” during a recent training exercise.
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