Cornwall Police Accreditation time!
ACCREDITATION ASSESSMENT TEAM INVITES PUBLIC COMMENT
Cornwall, ON- A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®) will arrive on Sunday December 2nd, 2012 to examine all aspects of the Cornwall Community Police Service’s policy and procedures, management, operations, and support services, Chief Daniel Parkinson announced today.
Verification by the team that the Cornwall Community Police Service meets the Commission’s state-of-the-art standards is part of a voluntary process to gain Basic Law Enforcement Accreditation – a highly prized recognition of public safety professional excellence, he said.
As part of the on-site assessment, agency personnel and members of the community are invited to offer comments at a public information session held Monday, December 3rd, 2012 at 6 p.m. The session will be conducted in the Community Room at the Seaway Valley Community Health Centre, 353 Pitt Street.
If for some reason an individual cannot speak at the public information session but would still like to provide comments to the assessment team, he/she may do so by telephone. The public may call 613-933-5000 ext. 2691 on Monday December 3rd, 2012 between the hours of 2 and 4 p.m.
Telephone comments as well as appearances at the public information session are limited to 10 minutes and must address the agency’s ability to comply with CALEA Standards. A copy of the Standards is available at the Cornwall Community Police Service. Local contact is Carole Anne Levac, Accreditation Bureau, 613-933-5000 ext. 2403.
Persons wishing to submit written comments about the Cornwall Community Police Service’s ability to comply with the standards for Basic Law Enforcement Accreditation; may send them to the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement, Inc. (CALEA) 13575 Heathcote Boulevard, Suite 320 Gainesville, Virginia 20155, or to the Cornwall Community Police Service “Attention CALEA Accreditation Assessment Team” 340 Pitt Street P.O. Box 875, Cornwall, Ontario K6H 5T7.
“The Cornwall Community Police Service has to comply with 189 standards in order to gain Basic Law Enforcement Accreditation status. Our Service deserves to be formally recognized for its excellence. Successfully achieving Basic Law Enforcement Accreditation status with CALEA would provide us that recognition said Chief Daniel Parkinson.”
The CALEA Program Manager for the Cornwall Community Police Service is Carole Anne Levac. She said the assessment team is composed of public safety practitioners from similar, but out-of-province and country agencies. The assessors will review written materials, interview individuals, visit offices and other locations where compliance can be witnessed.
The assessors are: Chief David Kurz, Durham Police Department, Durham, New Hampshire, USA and Bob Grant, Accreditation Manager, Camrose Police Service, Camrose, Alberta, Canada.
“Once the CALEA Assessors complete their review of the agency, they report back to the full Commission, which will then decide if the agency is to be granted Basic Law Enforcement Accreditation status,” Carole Anne Levac stated.
Basic Law Enforcement Accreditation is for three years, during which the agency must submit annual reports attesting continued compliance with those standards under which it was initially accredited.
For more information regarding the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. please write the Commission at 13575 Heathcote Boulevard, Suite 320 Gainesville, Virginia 20155 or call (800) 368- 3757 or (703) 352-4225 or email calea@calea.org.
L’ÉQUIPE D’ÉVALUATION POUR L’ACCRÉDITATION INVITE LES MEMBRES DU PUBLIC À LEUR FAIRE PART DE LEURS COMMENTAIRES
Cornwall, ON. Une équipe d’évaluateurs de la Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®) arrivera dimanche, le 2 décembre 2012 afin d’examiner tous les aspects de la politique, des procédures, de la gestion, des opérations et des services de soutien du Service communautaire de la Police de Cornwall, a annoncé aujourd’hui le Chef de Police Daniel Parkinson.
La confirmation par l’équipe que le Service communautaire de la Police de Cornwall atteint les normes de pointe de la Commission fait partie d’un processus volontaire en vue d’obtenir l’accréditation de base de l’application de la Loi – un titre d’excellence professionnelle hautement convoité, dit-il.
Dans le cadre de l’évaluation, le personnel de l’organisme et les membres de la communauté sont invités à faire part de leurs commentaires lors d’une séance publique lundi, le 3 décembre, 2012 à 18h00. La séance aura lieu dans la salle communautaire du Seaway Valley Community Health Centre, au 353 rue Pitt à Cornwall.
Si pour une raison quelconque un individu ne peut se présenter à la séance d’information publique mais aimerait tout de même fournir des commentaires à l’équipe d’évaluateurs, il/elle peut le faire par téléphone. Les membres du public peuvent téléphoner au 613-933-5000 poste 2691 lundi, le 3 décembre 2012 entre 14h00 et 16h00.
Les personnes présentes à la séance ainsi que ceux qui téléphonent auront un maximum de dix (10) minutes et devront soulever des questions relatives à l’accréditation CALEA. Un exemplaire des normes de la CALEA est disponible pour consultation au Service communautaire de la Police de Cornwall. La personne ressource est Carole Anne Levac, bureau d’accréditation, 613-933-5000 poste 2403.
Les personnes qui souhaitent soumettre des commentaires écrits relativement à la capacité du Service communautaire de la Police de Cornwall de se conformer aux normes de base de l’application de la Loi en vue de l’obtention de l’accréditation, sont priés d’envoyer leurs commentaires à la Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement, Inc. (CALEA) 13575 Heathcote Boulevard, Suite 320 Gainesville, Virginia 20155, ou au Service communautaire de la Police de Cornwall “à l’attention de l’équipe d’évaluation de l’accréditation CALEA” au 340 rue Pitt, B.P. 875, Cornwall, Ontario K6H 5T7.
“Le Service communautaire de la Police de Cornwall doit se conformer à 189 normes pour atteindre le statut d’accréditation de base sur l’application de la loi. Notre Service mérite d’être officiellement reconnu pour son excellence. Réussir à obtenir l’accréditation de base sur l’application de la loi auprès de la CALEA nous procurerait cette reconnaissance”, a déclaré le Chef de police, Daniel Parkinson.
La responsable du programme CALEA pour le Service communautaire de la Police de Cornwall est Carole Anne Levac. Elle nous dit que l’équipe d’évaluateurs est composée de professionnels de la sécurité publique qui viennent d’organismes semblables de d’autres provinces ou de l’extérieur du pays. Les évaluateurs examineront des documents écrits, tiendront des entrevues, feront la visite de bureaux et d’autres endroits où le respect des règles peut être observé.
Les évaluateurs sont: Le Chef de police David Kurz, Durham Police Department, Durham, New Hampshire, aux États-Unis et Bob Grant, responsable de l’accréditation, du Service de Police de Camrose, Camrose, Alberta, Canada.
“Une fois que les évaluateurs de la CALEA ont terminé l’évaluation de l’organisme, ils rapportent les résultats à la Commission, qui décidera alors si le statut d’accréditation de base est accordé à l’organisme,” a précisé Carole Anne Levac.
L’accréditation des organismes chargés de l’application de la Loi est pour une période de trois ans, au cours desquels l’organisme doit soumettre des rapports annuels attestant sa conformité continue aux normes selon lesquelles elle fut initialement accréditée.
Pour obtenir plus d’information au sujet de la Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. veuillez écrire à la Commission au 13575 Heathcote Boulevard, Suite 320 Gainesville, Virginia 20155 ou téléphonez au (800) 368- 3757 ou (703) 352-4225 ou par courriel à calea@calea.org.
DOMESTIC THREATS
Cornwall, ON- A 27-year-old Cornwall male was arrested on November 22th, 2012 for threats to cause bodily harm. It is alleged that on November 22nd, he had an argument with his 25-year-old ex-girlfriend and threatened her. The police were called and an investigation commenced. As a result, the male was charged with one count of uttering a threat to Cause Bodily Harm. He was released from custody by the Officer in Charge on an Undertaking and Promise to Appear, with a court date of November 30th, 2012. His name was not released as it would identity the victim.
ASSAULT CAUSE BODILY HARM
Cornwall, ON- Cassandra Gareau, 23 of Cornwall was arrested on November 22th, 2012. It is alleged that on October 28th, 2012 she assaulted a 37-year-old female while at a Pitt St. Night Club. The victim suffered serious non-life threatening injuries. Police were contacted and an investigation followed. She was charged with Assault Cause Bodily Harm and released by the Officer in Charge on an Undertaking and Promise to Appear with a court date of December 18th, 2012.
BREACHES
Cornwall, ON- A 15-year-old Cornwall youth was arrested on November 23rd, 2012. The youth was bound by an Undertaking by an Officer in Charge (OIC) with the condition to abide by house rules, attend school, and abide by a curfew of 10:00 pm to 7:00 am and to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. It is alleged that on November 23rd, 2012 the youth did not attend school, did not abide by house rules had left his residence prior to the 7:00 am curfew and as a result did not keep the peace and be of good behaviour. He was charged with four counts of Breach of OIC’s undertaking. He was released on an appearance notice to appear in court on December 27th, 2012. The youth’s name was not released as per provision under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
Cornwall, ON- Sydney Oakes, 19 of Cornwall was arrested on November 23rd, 2012. She was bound by an Undertaking with the conditions to keep the peace and be of good behaviour and curfew of 10:00 pm to 6:00 am. It is alleged that on November 23rd, 2012 at approximately 12:50 am she was seen walking in the area of Montreal Rd. and Louisa St. thus breaching her curfew. As a result, she was charged with two counts of breaching her Undertaking. She was released to appear in court on January 9th, 2013.
Cornwall, ON- Alexandra Latilippe, 22 of Cornwall was arrested on November 23rd, 2012. She was bound by a probation order with the conditions to keep the peace and be of good behaviour notify the court or Probation Officer in advance of any change of name or address as well as not to engage in any solicitation (pan handling). It is alleged that on November 20th, 2012 at 11:30 am, while on patrol, a member of the Cornwall Community Police Service observed the female at a Montreal Rd. establishment pan handling. Further investigation showed that she did not notify the courts or Probation Officer of her change of address. As a result, she was charged with four counts of breaching her probation. She was released by the Officer in Charge on an Undertaking and Promise to Appear with a court date of January 8th, 2013.
Cornwall, ON- Zain Abdin, 26 of Laval Quebec was arrested on November 24th, 2012. He was bound by a probation order with the conditions to keep the peace and be of good behaviour and abstain from the consumption of any alcohol. It is alleged that on August 12th, 2012 at approximately 2:00 am a member of the Cornwall Community Police Service observed the man on Montreal Rd., spoke to him and detected a strong odour of alcohol. The subject was released unconditionally at that time. Further investigation determined that he had been on probation and was subsequently charged with breaching his probation. He was released on a Recognizance with bail to appear in court on December 18th, 2012.
Cornwall, ON- Joel Blanchard, 32 of no fixed address was arrested on November 24th, 2012. He was bound by a probation order with the conditions to keep the peace and be of good behaviour, abstain from the purchase, possession, consumption of any alcohol or other intoxicating substances. He is also bound by an undertaking by the Officer in Charge (OIC) with conditions to abstain from the consumption of alcohol or other intoxicating substances and to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. It is alleged that on November 24th, 2012 at approximately 4:00 am while on routine patrol a member of the Cornwall Community Police Service observed an intoxicated male in the area of Eighth St. and Augustus St. As a result, he was charged with two counts of breach of probation and two counts of fail to comply with an OIC’s undertaking. Further investigation showed that there was also a warrant for his arrest for failing to attend for prints, breach of probation and breach of OIC’s undertaking. He was held in custody to appear in court on November 26th, 2012.
Cornwall, ON- Kullan Taggart, 18 of Cornwall was arrested on November 25th, 2012. He was bound by a Recognizance of Bail with the conditions to abstain from the consumption of any alcohol and not to be away from his residence between the hours of 7:00 pm and 6:00 am. It is alleged that on November 25th, 2012 at approximately 1:30 am a member of the Cornwall Community Police Service observed the male in the area of Bergin Ave. The officer questioned him and could smell a strong odour of alcohol. As a result, he was charged with two counts of breach of Recognizance. He was held in custody to appear in court on November 26th, 2012.
ASSAULT
Cornwall, ON- Two females youths aged 15 and 16 of Cornwall were arrested on November 22th, 2012 for assault. It is alleged that on November 22nd, 2012 they assaulted a 16-year-old female by punching her. Police were contacted and an investigation followed. They were both charged with Assault and released by the Officer in Charge on an Undertaking and Promise to Appear with a court date of December 27th, 2012. The youth’s names were not released as per provision under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
THEFT
Cornwall, ON- Mark Dehaas, 51 of Cornwall was arrested on November 23rd, 2012. It is alleged that on November 23rd, 2012 at approximately 11:30 am he attended a Water St. East store and removed property without making any attempt to pay for the item. He was detained by the store’s Loss Prevention Officer and turned over to a member of the Cornwall Community Patrol Division. He was charged with Theft under $5000.00 and was released to appear in court on December 18th, 2012.
From the OPP:
Ontario Provincial Police News Portal [STORMONT DUNDAS and GLENGARRY] Domestic Incident/Over 80/Break and Enter/Drugs/Racing Law Infractions 2012-11-26
(South Stormont) –On 23Nov12, at approximately 9:00am, SD&G OPP officers responded to a report of a domestic incident on County Road 15, South Stormont Township.
The investigation revealed that a male and his 64yr old wife were involved in a verbal altercation; further investigation revealed that the female had assaulted the male on a previous occasion.
She was arrested and faces a charge of:
– Assault
She is scheduled to appear 11Dec12 in Cornwall court.
(South Stormont) – On 25Nov12, at approximately 7:00am, SD&G OPP officers responded to a report of a domestic incident on County Road 2, South Stormont Township.
The investigation revealed that a female and her 62yr old husband were involved in a verbal altercation that resulted in the male damaging a phone.
He was arrested and faces charges of:
– Mischief Under $5,000
– Cause Disturbance
He was held in custody pending an appearance in Cornwall court.
BREAK AND ENTER
(South Dundas) – On 23Nov12, at approximately 8:30pm, SD&G OPP officers responded to a report of a break and enter on High St. Morrisburg, On.
The investigation revealed that a 20yr old male (from Morrisburg, On) had gained entry to a porch and was breaking the windows of a residence.
The male was arrested and faces charges of:
– Break, Enter a Dwelling house with intent to commit indictable offence
– Assault with intent to resist arrest
– Mischief Under $5,000
– Fail to Comply with sentence or disposition
He was held in custody pending an appearance in Cornwall court.
TRAFFIC STOP NETS DRUGS
(North Stormont) – On 25Nov12, at approximately 11:30pm, an OPP Highway Safety Division (HSD) officer had occasion to conduct a traffic stop on Highway 138, North Stormont Township
The stop resulted in the seizure of approximately 14grams of suspected marihuana. The 22yr old male driver (from Oshawa, On) was arrested and faces charges of:
– Possession Schedule II Cannabis Marihuana
– Fail to Comply with Undertaking or Recognizance
He was held in custody pending an appearance in Cornwall court.
The approximate value of the seized drugs is $140.00.
COLLISION LEADS TO CHARGE
(North Glengarry) – On 25Nov12, at approximately 7:30pm, SD&G OPP officers responded to a report of a vehicle in the ditch on Highway 417, North Glengarry Township.
The investigation revealed that a 30yr old male driver (Jacques KIMUMBI of Montreal, QC) was east bound on Highway 417 (when for reasons under investigation) the 2001 Chrysler he was driving left the roadway and entered the ditch. The male was found to be operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol.
He was arrested and faces a charge of:
– Exceed 80 Milligrams Blood Alcohol Content / Motor Vehicle
He is scheduled to appear 18Dec12 in Cornwall court.
RACING LAW INFRACTIONS
23Nov12 (7:45pm), SD&G OPP officers stops an east bound Chrysler on Highway 401, South Glengarry….155km/h (posted 100km/h zone).
24Nov12 (10:00am), SD&G OPP officer stops a west bound Ford on Highway 401, South Dundas….152km/h (posted 100km/h zone).
25Nov12, (12:30pm), SD&G OPP officer stops a west bound Nissan on Highway 401, South Dundas….165km/h (posted 100km/h zone)
Ontario Provincial Police News Portal [STORMONT DUNDAS and GLENGARRY] Warrant Executed 2012-11-23
(South Glengarry) – On 19Nov12, at approximately 4:00pm, SD&G OPP officers, assisted by OPP Drug Enforcement Section (DES) members, executed a Controlled Drugs and Substance Act search warrant at a residence on Doonan Road, South Glengarry Township.
While executing the warrant a female and a male arrived at the scene and advised they were the occupants of the residence.
As a result of the warrant approximately 398grams of suspected marihuana was seized.
The 20yr old female (Jessica MACDONALD of North Glengarry and a 22yr old male Randy DUMOUCHEL of South Glengarry) face charges of:
– Possession Schedule II Cannabis Marihuana
– Production Schedule II Cannabis Marihuana
– Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
– Careless Use of Firearm, Weapon, Ammunition
Both are scheduled to appear 09Jan13 in Alexandria court.
The approximate street value of the seized drugs is $3980.00.
Excellent. lets see what comes out of this accreditation assessment.lol Just wondering, has any police force in Canada ever failed this process.Hang the award high Chief for all of us to see.How about sending a copy to former police officer Perry Dunlop .That will show him.Now this should hit dung of the month.
I don’t get the impression you really fail. You pay $10,400 down, plus expenses of the accreditation team and about $3,000 a year after. They go through the nearly 200 item checklist, and you improve what you can.
This would be the time for council, or the 2 provincial appointees on the Police board to mold & push their agendas. You know, if there is an agenda.
I can say for the most part the Cornwall police do a good job. I’m not a fan of some of the laws we have on the books, but these people are just doing their job. I give them 8/10.
Not good enought Nonbeliever.The police force have to be a 10 out of 10.There is Zero tolerance in schools,hospitals,courts, police station Etc.There should be Zero tolerance for bad police actions.It,s called FIRED