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Canadian Police and Peace Officers’ 30th Annual Memorial Service September 30, 2007

By Joel Cheruet, Chair, CACP Decorations and Awards Committee

n September 30, 2007 O thousands gathered to commemorate the great sacri- fices Canadian police and peace officers had made, and in parti c u l a r , to honour Det. Cst. Robert Plunkett, , Wildlife Protection Offi c e r , M. Richard Cayoutte, Quebec Ministry of Natural Resources and Wil d l i f e , Cst. Daniel Tes s i e r , Laval Police, and Cst. David Mo u n s e y , Ontario Provincial Police, who died in the past year in the line of duty.

In 1978, the first memorial honoured 14 off i c e r s . T h e re are now 738 off i c e r s ’ names engraved on the Honour Roll at Parliament Hill overlook- ing the Ottawa River and the Supreme Court of Canada.

Members are encouraged to visit the Canadian Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial Section on the CACP website at http://www.cacp.ca to view the honour roll and contact the CACP a t [email protected] or by phone at 613-233-1106 to correct or adjust details.

Our aim remains to correctly and fully honour ON THE COVE R … 2 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Deputy Director General Steven Chabot, Sûreté du Québec 2 CONGRATULATIONS LAURIE and President of the CACP with FARRELL ON 20 YEARS OF outgoing CACP President, SERVICE WITH THE CACP Chief Jack Ewatski, recently retired from the 3 WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS . 4 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

5 AVIATION SECURITY COMMITTEE

6 MAKING A MUCH NEEDED CONNECTION – CANADIAN INTEROPERABILITY TECHNOLOGY Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police Fall 2007 INTEREST GROUP

7 INDIAN RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS: BRIEFING AND ISSUES MANAGEMENT

9 COOPERATION: AN ESSENTIAL INGREDIENT IN NATIONAL SECURITY

Bulletin Staff For a full list of CACP Board Members Designed and published by: Editor: Ruth Montgomery visit www.cacp.ca Supported by the CACP National Office: The opinions and comments expressed in the CACP 2007 Fal l Laurie Farrell • Tina Papadopoulo Bulletin are made without prejudice. They are not necessarily the Magda Mitilineos • Peter Cuthbert official position of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police Art Director: Richard J. Robertson or its Executive. Reproduction of articles and artwork is strictly e-mail: [email protected] prohibited without prior written permission of the CACP . CACP Executive: Assistant Art Director: Heather LaFleur Pre s i d e n t : Publications Mail Agreement No.40065059 Layout/Design & Print Production: Ina Silva Deputy Director General Steven Chabot,Sûreté du Québec Return undeliverable canadian addresses to: Vice Pres i d e n t s : NATIONAL OFFICE Chief Frank Beazley, Service;Directeur Adjoint Canadian Association of 420 O’Connor Street, Ot t a wa , ON K2P 1W4 Jean-Guy Gagnon,Service de Police de la Ville de Montreal;Chief Chiefs of Pol i c e Tel : (613) 230-0721 • Fax (613) 230-4964 • Toll Fre e :1 - 8 0 0 - 2 6 7 - 1 2 6 6 Calvin Johnston,;Chief Tom Kaye, Owen Sound For advertising rates and specifications, please call 1-800-267-1266. Police Service 582 Somerset Street West, Se c r etary Trea s u re r : Ottawa,Ontario K1R 5K2 ABOUT THE PUBLISHER: The CACP Bulletin is published for the Canadian Commissioner Julian Fantino, Ontario Provincial Police Association of Chiefs of Police by CBU Publications Ltd. Re p r o d u c t i o n , by any means, Phone: (613) 233-1106 is strictly prohibited without the prior written consent of the publisher. CB U Past Pres i d e n t : Fax: (613) 233-6960 Publications Ltd. assumes no responsibility for statements of fact or opinion made by Chief Jack Ewatski ,Winnipeg Police Service any contributor. The publisher does not assume responsibility for the accuracy of Email: [email protected] Executive Direc t o r : advertisers’ claims and cannot accept any liability for losses incurred by any person Peter Cuthbert,Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police Website: www.cacp.ca as a result of a default on the part of an advertiser.

CACP Index Fall 2007 s we prepare to head into 2008, I want to thank each and every one of you for making 2007 a great year for the CACP.We welcomed over 110 new members, many of whom are already working hard on our committees, and are attending and promoting our events.We have proudly maintained our traditions, and A worked together to achieve our vision for the future - to build partnerships and to be a catalyst in leading progressive change in policing. We couldn’t have done it without you! Thank you! Our fall events, the Quality Assurance Conference, the International Congress on Street Gangs, and the Building on Success Mental Health Conference were very well attended. Participants praised event organizers for providing them with interesting and valuable learning experiences and tools they can use in their jobs and personal lives. Congratulations to all who contributed so generously to the success of these events. The CACP will continue to offer educational opportunities - in January we will be hosting the Building Private Security & Public Po l i c i n g Partnerships Conference in Toronto and in February we’ll host the Virtual Global Task Force Conference in Vancouver and the 2008 Institute for Strategic International Studies workshops. Plan now to take advantage of these learning opportunities – visit www. c a c p.ca for details and r e g i s t ration information. In addition to conferences and workshops, the CACP will be focusing its attention in late December and in the early new year on identifying the principles of integration for a report back to the working group who attended the National Framework for Policing meeting in Toronto in April 2007, and on completing the Constitutional review. I’m pleased to report that we are making good progress on both initiatives.We continue to look forward to receiving your thoughts and insights on these important initiatives. In closing, I extend to you and your loved ones a heartfelt Christmas wish for peace and happiness.

Deputy Director General Steven Chabot Surete du Quebec

CONGRATULATIONS LAURIE FARRELL ON 20 YEARS OF SERVICE WITH THE CACP

The CACP celebrated Laurie Farrell’s 20th year of service on September 21, 2007. Thank you Laurie for your dedication and commitment to the CACP, and congratulations on achieving this milestone.We hope that you will be with us for many more years.

2 CACP Fall 2007 WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS

The CACP extends a warm welcome to the following new members and congratulates those who have become life members!

ACTIVE MEMBERS Commr. William Elliott – RCMP A/Commr. Rod Knecht – RCMP Supt. Brian Simpson – RCMP Supt. Janice Armstrong – RCMP Supt. Tonia Enger – RCMP C/Supt. Doug Lang – RCMP C/Supt. William Smith – RCMP

C/Supt Antoine Babinsky – RCMP Acting Dir. Gen. Robert Fahlman – C/Supt. Wayne Lang – RCMP D/Chief Rocki Smith – RCMP Six Nations Police Supt. Gordon Barnett – RCMP Dir. Michel Ledoux – Service de Supt. Rick Finn – Police de la ville de Mont-Tremblant Acting Chief Paul Sweet – D/Commr. Gary Bass – RCMP York Regional Police Supt. James Begley – RCMP Supt. Peter Lepine – RCMP D/Chief Andrew Fletcher – Lieut. Col. Micheal Taylor – C/Supt. Thomas Bennett – RCMP Halton Regional Police Service C/Supt. Fraser Macaulay – RCMP Canadian Forces Military Police

C/Supt. Dick Bent – RCMP Dir. Gen Dennis Fodor – RCMP A/Commr. Pierre Menard – RCMP Chief Insp. Richard Toupin – Sûreté du Québec C/Supt. Francois Bidal – RCMP Acting S/Supt. Blair Foley – C/Supt. Thomas Middleton – RCMP D/Chief Geoffrey Varley – C/Supt. Ross Bingley – A/Commr. Kevin Mole – RCMP Ontario Provincial Police Victoria Police Department Insp. Chef Freddy Foley – Directeur Yves Morency – Dir. Richard Blondin – Service Sûreté du Québec Module sécurité publique Supt. Chuck Walker – RCMP de sécurité publique de la Ville Supt. Thomas Foster – C/Supt. Graham Muir – RCMP Supt. Brad Ward – de Westmount S/Supt. Roman Boychuk – C/Supt. Allen Nause – RCMP Major Brian Frei – Chief Robert White – Peel Regional Police Canadian Forces Military Police D/Chief Bernie Pannell – Trenton Police Department D/Chief Gary Broste – Saskatoon Police Service C/Const. Ron Gaudet – C/Supt. Mike Woods – RCMP Saskatoon Police Service Oak Bay Police Department D/Chief Const. Bradley Parker – A/Commr. Roger Brown – RCMP Port Moody Police Department Dir. Gen. Anna Gray (PhD) – RCMP D/Chief William Brown – C/Supt. Robert Paulson – RCMP ASSOCIATE Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Insp. Tracy Hardy – RCMP Supt. Tom Pownall – RCMP CORPORATE MEMBERS CO Barry Harvie – RCMP Capitaine Nadine Carmel Tremblay – Mr. Michael Donnelly – Sûreté du Québec D/Chief William Reid – C/Const. Kash Heed – Saint John Police Force TD Bank Financial Group Supt. Mark Chatterbok – West Vancouver Police Mr. Tony Licandro – Saskatoon Police Service C/Supt Douglas Reti – RCMP Supt. Bert Hoskins – RCMP XWAVE, A Division of Bell Aliant D/Chief Delaney Chisholm – D/Chief Const. Robert Rich – Supt. Axel Hovbrender – New Glasgow Police Service Vancouver Police Department Police Academy Justice Institute C/Supt. Cal Corley – RCMP of British Columbia Chief Glen Robinson – ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Altona Police Service D/Chief John Domm – D/Chief Darrell Kambeitz – Mr. Charles Bisson – Canadian Nishnawbe-Aski Police Camrose Police Service Insp. Stephane Segard – Security Intelligence Service Sûreté du Québec Chief Terrance Dreaddy – D/Chief Michael Kingston – Mr. Claude Brunette – Canadian Halton Regional Police Service Supt. Todd Shean – RCMP Security Intelligence Service

CACP 3 Fall 2007 Mr. W. Terry Clayton Mr. Ray Prime – Ministry of Chief Vincent Bevan (Rtd) – M. John Janusz (Rtd) – Durham Regional Community Safety and House of Commons Security Service Police Service Board Correctional Services Commr. Beverley Busson – RCMP Supt. Charles Johnson (Rtd) – Mr. Andrew (Andy) Ellis – Canadian Ontario Provincial Police Mr. Garry Robertson – Mr. Les Chipperfield – Security Intelligence Service Insurance Bureau of Canada Atlantic Police Academy Chief Barry King (Rtd) – Mr. Iain Fernie – Air Canada Ms. Sandra Sajko – British D/Chief Jim Cunningham (Rtd) – Brockville Police Service M. Richard Guay – Bell Canada Columbia Provincial Government Greater Sudbury Police Service Dir. Daniel Langlais (Rtd) – Service de Police de la Mr. Barry Hansen – Mr. John Slater – Canadian Corps. M. Jacques Duchesneau – Ville de Québec Canadian Coprs. of Commissionaires of Commissionaires Administration canadienne de la sûreté de la transport aérien Chief Blair MacIsaac (Rtd) – Mr. David Horner – Mr. Robert (Bob) Smith, CD – Chief Jack Ewatski (Rtd) – Pembroke Police Service Nova Scotia Department of Justice Sun Life Financial Winnipeg Police Service Dir. Donna Moody – Colonel Anthony Lee – Ms. Diana Trepkov – Mr. William Gibson (Rtd) – Brock University Commissionaires of Nova Scotia Artworx by Diana Mr. Robert Preston (Rtd) – Mr. Robert MacInnis – Mr. Christopher Young – Mr. Serge Gourgue – Deloitte & Touche Garda Security Group Garda Security Group Parliamentary Precinct Services C/Supt. David Shewchuk (Rtd) – Mr. Patrick McCloskey – C/Const. Jamie H. Graham (Rtd) – RCMP Diavik Diamond Mines Inc. Vancouver Police Department LIFE MEMBERS A/Commr. Rod Smith – RCMP Chief John Middleton-Hope (Rtd) – S/Supt. Gary Grant (Rtd) – M-H Learning Opportunities Chief Ean Algar (Rtd) Toronto Police Service Chief Lorne Smith (Rtd)

C/Supt. Neal Parker (Rtd) – C/Const. Ben Andersen (Rtd) – D/Supt. James Hutchinson (Rtd) – Prov. Commander Gwen Strachan – Sierra Systems Oak Bay Police Department Ontario Provincial Police Ontario Provincial Police

Calendar of Events for 2007 - 2008

Jan 29-31, 2008 Jan 9, 2008 Jan 14, 2008 Private Sector Liaison Committee Order of Merit National Advisory President’s Council Conference: Building Private Security Committee Meeting on Strategic Direction and Public Policing Partnerships Ottawa, ON Quebec City, QC Toronto, ON

Feb 17-20, 2008 Feb 24-29, 2008 • Mar 23-29, 2008 Feb 22, 2008 Mar 29, 2008 3rd International Virtual Global Feb 23-24, 2008 May 25-30, 2008 Executive CACP-CAPB-CPA Tas k f o r ce Conferen c e , “P r otecting Our Board Meeting Institute for Strategic International Meeting Joint Meeting Most Vital Resource , Our Children ” . Toronto, ON Studies Wor k s h o p s Toronto, ON Gatineau, QC Vancouver, BC Toronto, ON

May 4-6, 2008 Jun 8-11, 2008 May 3, 2008 Aug 24-27, 2008 Canadian Police Management Canadian Association of Police CACP Executive Meeting CACP Annual Conference Services Conference Educators (CAPE) Conference Montreal, QC Montreal, QC Montreal, QC Moncton, NB

4 CACP Fall 2007 CACP INTRODUCES THE AV I ATION SECURITY COMMITTEE

arlier this year, Julian Fan t i n o , Commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Pol i c e , was approached by a number of material experts who expressed an interest in forming a committee to explore ways to integrate efforts to improve security in the aviation industry. Mr .Fan t i n o , Ontario Commissioner of Emergency Management prior to being appointed to his OPP post last October, agreed to convene a meeting of law enforcement agencies, E pr i v ate sector organizations, airport operat o r s , government agencies and others who expressed interest in being part of such a committee. The group met twice and decided there was merit in moving forwar d . They subsequently developed terms of reference and a mandate for the proposed committee and Commissioner Fantino presented the concept to the CACP Board of Directors at the annual convention in Calgary last Au g u s t . The CACP Board endorsed the concept and agreed to establish the committee under its auspices. In the following article, Commissioner Fantino, named the committee’s inaugural chair, explains the committee’s makeup, its mandate and what it hopes to achieve.

By Julian Fantino there is a long-term need for such a committee agencies bearing on the airline industry have Co m m i s s i o n e r , Ontario Provincial Police and that the committee’s membership would be increased their individual and collective vigilance In 2005, Sir John Wheeler was commissioned national in perspective. and security efforts significantly. Ho w e v e r ,I by the Au s t r alian government to conduct a review We were able to answer the first two believe that industry-wide security initiatives will of airport security and policing, including a risk concerns easily. The terms of reference and forever remain a work in progress with virtually assessment of petty criminality. Mr .Wheeler made mandate clarifies our objectives.As long as there is no end in sight. the following observat i o n : a terrorist threat from outside the country and The studies, the experts, and the commis- sions including the 9-11 commission findings “Terrorism and Crime are distinct but criminal activity within our airports, there will defi- nitely be a long-term need for such a committee. clearly indicate that the threat of terrorism potentially overlap. At its most basic, a culture Answering the third concern was a bit more is very real. The many related aspects of of lax security or petty criminality can provide v u l n e rability within the air travel industry opportunities for terrorists to exploit weakness - difficult because our membership will dictate how widely we spread our national influence. Ho w e v e r , indicate that the problems are many and es in airport security. Staff can be bribed (or varied, beginning with airport security. intimidated) to ignore criminality or paid large I am pleased to say we have received positive sums to assist in drug trafficking or theft. Once response from all parts of the country and I am The collective wisdom, ho w e v e r , co n v e r g e s on the fact that the problem cannot be solved compromised, such employees may be unable confident the committee reflects national interests. in isolation; that it requires a common to stand up to terrorists.” From our discussions, we were able to formulate Terms of Reference that recognize: in t e g r ated approach, and most importantly, th e In 2003, a Canadian senatorial committee resolve and determination to engage rat h e r presided over by Senator Colin Kenny tabled an • The special nature of the aviation system than ignore or deny. equally compelling report entitled, “T he Myth of • The importance of the industry to the With the implications flowing from the Security at Canada’s Ai r p o r t s ” . The committee Canadian economy Maher A rar Inquiry, the stringent border reported that lax security works for organized • The importance of maintaining the confi - controls being imposed by the United States, crime at Canadian airports; the more moles these dence and integrity of the aviation system the Canadian flight-screening system as well criminals can keep in the system, the more they • That aviation security is a shared responsibility as the many other security vulnera b i l i t i e s can steal, and the more contraband they can • The importance of an integrated approach to known to exist within the air travel industry, i t mo v e . Senator Ken n y ’ s committee also comment- is imperative that the CACP continues to ed about the lack of cooperation and coordination protect the aviation system from criminals and, potentially, terrorists d e m o n s t rate leadership, as it has been done among the various agencies working in an airport, with other significant public safety concerns and the limited sharing of information between The Canadian Aviation Security Committee, such as organized crime, crime prevention, the public and private sectors. as we are referred to, will examine best prac t i c e s t raffic safety, e t c . to prevent the exploitation of the aviation system We also have numerous examples of just by organized crime or terrorists. It will look I would like to thank the Canadian how these vulnerabilities have been exploited by for opportunities for more effective integrat i o n , Association of Chiefs of Police for the support illegals entering the country, the international co o p e ra t i o n , communications and information it showed us as we worked our way through drug cartels, petty thieves employed at airports sharing among all stakeh o l d e r s . It will also the process. A special thanks, as well, to and much more. In essence, Canadian airports examine the feasibility of conducting joint every individual and organization that has have become fertile ground for enterprising ex e r c i s e s , tr aining and other learning opportuni- participated in the discussions that led to the tr ansnational organized crime networks and ties between all parties involved in the C ACP endorsing what we are calling the te r r o r i s t s , as well as opportunistic petty criminals. aviation system in the spirit of public and Canadian Aviation Security Committee. Before agreeing to endorse our proposed pr i v ate partnerships. Tog e t h e r , we are stronger than we could co m m i t t e e , the CACP Board wanted to know In the aftermath of the 9-11 trag e d y , ever be individually, as we focus on making the three things: the committee’s objectives, th a t governments and public and private sector Canadian aviation system the safest in the world.

CACP 5 Fall 2007 MAKING A MUCH NEEDED CONNECTION CACP COMMITTEE HELPS ESTABLISH NEW GROUP TO ADVANCE COMMUNICATIONS INTEROPERABILITY FOR FIRST RESPONDERS

By: Lance Valcour

ave you ever found yourself a few • respond to regulatory issues that impact talking — and doing something — about hundred yards away from a police public safety communications; and i n t e r o p e ra b i l i t y.” co l l e a g u e , fire fighter or paramedic • provide a test bed where aspects of the In that spirit of action, the CITIG is Hand not be able to transmit vital five elements of SAFECOM®’s interoper - looking to fund research or development work information? It happens all too often. Radio ability continuum (governance, standard related to interoperability. Any public sector sy s t e m s , cell phones, PD A s , et c . are not alway s operating procedures, technology, training employee of a Canadian public safety sector properly configured, aligned or even designed to & exercise and usage) can be understood, agency is now invited to submit a proposal allow inter-agency communication. So m e t i m e s designed, tested, negotiated, implemented, on a proposed area of research and/or in t r a-agency communications is hamstrung by trained, exercised, standardized or shared. development related to the five elements of the available technology… Tha n k f u l l y , that is the interoperability continuum — governance, ch a n g i n g , and a new partnership is putting the “When you look at the great strides in communications technology and you see the standard operating procedures, technology, spotlight on advancing communications interop- training & exercise and usage.The outcomes er ability for the Canadian public safety sector. work being done south of the border and beyond, it ’ s clear that we have a significant opportunity to can be as diverse as guidelines, to a scenario The Canadian Interoperability Tec h n o l o g y impact the state of Canadian public safety e x e r c i s e, to scientific papers, to patented Interest Group (CITIG) brings together representa- in t e r o p e ra b i l i t y ,” says Steve Pal m e r , Ex e c u t i v e intellectual property. Full details can be found tives from public safety, in d u s t r y , ac a d e m i a , Director of the Canadian Police Research Centre. on the CITIG Web site (www.cprc.org/citig). government and non-governmental organizations “T he CPRC serves as a single, national focal point Above all, the quest for greater public to collectively shape the future of Canadian public safety interoperability should not simply be safety interoperab i l i t y . Launched in April 2007 by for technology research and development efforts viewed as a technical issue related to linking the Informatics Committee of the Canadian in support of Canada's police and public safety up communication or computer networks. It’s Association of the Chiefs of Police (CACP) in co m m u n i t y . A focus on interoperability was a really a matter of connecting the right groups conjunction with the Canadian Police Research na t u r al fit for us, and the opportunity to partner and people and moving in the same direction. Centre (CPRC),the CITIG’s first priority has been to with other first responder agencies, or g a n i z a t i o n s Please share this information with others who reach out those interested in advancing Canadian or private sector vendors was most welcomed.” are interested in furthering Canadian public public safety interoperab i l i t y . While the CPRC and CACP took the lead in safety interoperability.The more like-minded the CITIG’s development, the active participation In October, the first ever Canadian people we can assemble, the greater our of the EMS Chiefs of Canada and Canadian In t e r o p e r ability Forum was held in Tor o n t o . It chance for success. brought together more than 60 people from Association of Fire Chiefs is most welcomed. The across Canada (and a few from the U.S. ) , and ultimate goal is to increase representation from In the interim, please visit the CITIG Web featured guest speaker s , special presentations and across the public safety community in a move si t e . Any suggestions, questions or concerns can an interactive portion that gave participants a to w ard a model similar to the National Public be sent via e-mail to [email protected]. chance to address interoperability issues from Safety Telecommunications Council (NPSTC) in the Lance Valcour is an Inspector with the US . The NPSTC describes itself as:“...A federat i o n Ottawa Police Service currently seconded to their agency’s, se c t o r ’ s or industry’s perspective. the CPRC as the Project Manager for CITIG. In The meeting also provided the opportunity to of organizations whose mission is to improve addition to his long-time participation as a announce that both the EMS Chiefs of Canada and public safety communications and interoperab i l i t y member of the CACP Informatics Committee, Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs have pledged through collaborative leadership.” he has compiled over 30 years experience to participate in this worthwhile endeavour. “ The Canadian Interoperability Forum in working in operational roles and led many technology-related projects both with the Ov e ra l l , the CITIG also aims to: October demonstrated that there was a Ottawa Police and in the private sector. • create forums for the exchange of genuine interest in, urgency for and information and ideas; spirit of cooperation about looking at ways to address first responder • facilitate communications amongst i n t e r o p e ra b i l i t y,” states Eldon Canadian public safety interoperability A m o r o s o, Senior Director, L o n d o n st a k e h o l d e r s ; Police Service and Co-Chair of the • bring together the collective wisdom of C ACP Informatics Committee. “Th e public safety and communications leaders meeting helped kick-start the and experts (best and brightest); process of getting the right people

The first ever public meeting of the Canadian Interoperability Technology Interest Group proved popular. Those in attendance and those who 6 CACP participated by teleconference agreed that a united approach to Canadian public safety interoperability was long overdue. Photo by Steve Palmer, CPRC Fall 2007 INDIAN RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS BRIEFING AND ISSUES MANAGEMENT by Holly Richter-White, M.A., October 2007 National Aboriginal Policing Services, RCMP [email protected]

he Indian residential school system The Issue for Police the police approach should be three-fold: was a part of the lives of A b o r i g i n a l prevention; enforcement; and reconciliation. The Indian Residential Schools Settlement people for almost one hundred This is an issue for all Aboriginal groups - First Agreement was implementated on September y e a r s. If one pauses to think of N a t i o n , M é t i s, I n u i t , and non-status, and T 19 , 20 0 7 , and now approximately 80,000 how many successive generations of for all police services - urban, rural, remote survivors are able to receive Common children went through those schools and and First Nation.The Indian Residential School Experience Payments (CEP) as early as the environment that they encountered, Settlement, its components and its effects, November 2007. The average Common only then can one begin to comprehend the will continue to be a major issue for some time Experience Payment will be $28,000. It is negative personal impacts, and also the to come. impacts on the community as a whole. expected that the majority of eligible appli- cants will apply and receive compensation Tools and/or initiatives to reach the The Indian residential school experience within 6-10 weeks of the September 19th community in a preventative manner: resulted in loss of culture, i d e n t i t y, s p i r i t u a l i- im p l e m e n t a t i o n . Ho w e v e r , those who have 1. “Ageless Wisdom”. Prevention t y, n a t i o n , and basic social and family their records in order (ie. those 65+ who had presentations and products on fraud s k i l l s. This in turn, has created many other already applied for the Ad v ance Pay m e n t ) and elder abuse for survivors and i n t e r- g e n e rational symptoms which exist could receive their payment sooner. organizations which would benefit today and comprise a large portion of our from proactive initiatives. policing mandate directly and indirectly: This is a time of celebration for Aboriginal substance abuse; v i o l e n c e ; s u i c i d e ; s e x u a l people, and a chance to reconcile with Canada 2 . “Historical and Current Overview a b u s e ; mental health issues; and isolation. on this issue. Many good things will happen of IRS”. National Aboriginal According to Associate Chief Judge Murra y with people and in communities because of Policing Service, RCMP, has created S i n c l a i r, h i s t o r i c a l l y, the rates of incarcera- the A g r e e m e n t , including the Common a presentation which offers a tion of Aboriginal people rose at the same Experience Payment. historical and current overview of time that the inter- g e n e rational impacts of However, it is important that all police IRS events for police and public residential schools were felt in A b o r i g i n a l services have a plan to address the audiences to help everyone better c o m m u n i t i e s. Settlement, including the payments, and that understand the issue.

CACP 7 Fall 2007 3. CESO Workshops. The Canadian We have partnered with Crime Stoppers Aboriginal people. Speaking to survivors Executive Service Organization (CESO), specifically on this issue, and they will handle all one-on-one has helped us to understand a volunteer organization, is facilitating non-emergency calls and direct them where their perception, and to build a relationship 150 financial workshops for survivors ap p r o p r i a t e . and/or increase their understanding of the across Canada over the next two years, current role of police. The apology by the which started in July 2007. The police Initiatives and information on RCMP Commissioner in 2004 has been of jurisdiction are invited to each Truth and Reconciliation: very helpful in acknowledging the RCMP’s historical role in the Indian residential workshop to present on fraud and As part of the Indian Residential School elder abuse to Aboriginal community school issue, and moving forward within the Settlement, the Truth and Reconciliation communities we police. members and other service providers. Commission (five year mandate) will be a critical part of the healing process for all those involved This is a time of celebration for Ab o r i g i n a l Enforcement information: in the Indian Residential School issue, to move pe o p l e , and a chance to reconcile with Canada Given the police role - real or perceived - fo r w ard and build upon, or establish, re l a t i o n - on this issue. It is a great opportunity for police as an extension of government in enforcing the sh i p s . There will be opportunities for police to to make steps toward reducing the criminal legislation of the day, it will be important that play a role in community and national events. involvement and victimization of Canada’s First police are knowledgeable about the events and This may not be an easy process, but the Peo p l e s , who are greatly over-represented in the sensitivities that surround this issue, an d result will be beneficial to police and to the criminal justice system. ensure that we are not perceived as being pa t e r n a l i s t i c . The nature of our comments and approach will be critical in ensuring that we are not seen to re-victimize former students. We anticipate that individual and organized crime may be committed by, and against, Aboriginal people, both inside and outside of their communities,when this large sum of money is received. Fraud and elder abuse are but two types of crime that may be experienced. Other challenges my included substance abuse, as s a u l t , and traffic incidents are some of the community impacts that it may be prudent to an t i c i p a t e . After the payments are dispersed, police may anticipate complaints by survivors of fraud committed against them – vac u u m sa l e s m e n , car salesman, co n s t r u c t i o n - r e l a t e d fra u d , as examples. As well, there may be some referrals of fraudulent applications to police of jurisdiction by Service Canada, the agency responsible for validating proof of identity of applicants. The residential school issue may become overwhelming for some survivors and thus, mental health support may be r e q u i r e d . Regional support exists from and is available to survivors and families of survivors. Of course, t h i s issue may bring out suppressed memories and resulting allegations of sexual and/or physical abuse. We should anticipate an increase in allegations in this regard. We may also need to communicate with non-Aboriginal adjacent communities, so as to educate and further reduce the stereotype and victimization of Aboriginal people. Police should anticipate the need to be accountable to their municipal and/or provincial/territorial governments, and to Aboriginal leadership on this issue.

8 CACP Fall 2007 C O O P E R AT I O N : An Essential Ingredient in National Security

Excerpted from a presentation by A/Commr McDonell, RCMP to the Homeland Security Task Force

We are all targets A d vances such as the Internet, wireless communication and biometrics are presenting tremendous advantages and challenges. Terrorists and their acts of violence have no boundaries, no Transferring money, finding building plans or researching subwa y l i m i t s, and anybody can be their next victim. We are all hubs can be done on-line in any corner, back alley, warehouse or t a r g e t s. Their acts are not limited to killing people or destroying café anywhere in the world. No longer does the criminal need to go b u i l d i n g s. Terrorists will extort money, m a i m , i n t i m i d a t e, and to a bank or down to the records office to carry out his business. manipulate – anyone. The information age is providing instantaneous access to records, Not only has the US experienced a series of terrorist b l u e p r i n t s, news and information. Anonymity and speed works to a t t a c k s, both at home and abroad, Canadians too have been the the criminal’s adva n t a g e. But it also presents us with opportunities. victims of terrorist attacks. Attacks on embassies, the killing of We must look at ways to better track transactions and to identify d i p l o m a t s, and the blowing up of Air India Flight 182, serve as those responsible for the tra n s a c t i o n s. We must be able to identify reminders that we too are vulnerable and not immune from the suspicious transactions and ensure that when this is done, the evils of terrorist acts. Even today, our soldiers fighting in proper authorities are notified immediately. Afghanistan against the Taliban are being attack by terrorist, s u i c i d e We must do this while at the same, provide privacy protections. It’s b o m b e r s. On September 18, four Canadian soldiers were killed not an either/or proposition. Technology has driven the public sector to while handing out gifts to children. work closer together and now these models need to include the private sector as well. Co-operation and Sharing of Intelligence How has September 11 changed the RCMP with respect to national security? For me, it highlighted the need to work together not only domestically, but also Not only has the US experienced a i n t e r n a t i o n a l l y. And the RCMP was well on its way to a more integrated approach to policing. When Commissioner series of terrorist attacks, both at home Zaccardelli assumed command of the RCMP in 2000, h e communicated his vision of intelligence-led policing and i n t e g ra t i o n . These concepts are not only relevant to and abroad, Canadians too have been national security investigations, but also to major and organized crime investigations. the victims of terrorist attacks. Perhaps in the past we thought we could do it by o u r s e l v e s. But the reality is we must work together within the law to ensure the safety and security of our public and respect people’s rights and freedoms. With respect to sharing F i n a l l y, driving information sharing is the reality that we are intelligence and information, I would like to step back and talk about all being asked to do more with less. Po l i c e, g o v e r n m e n t s, the the drivers of information sharing and the challenges we face. intelligence community and the private sector must look at new and i n n o vative ways to protect our communities–consistent with laws, Drivers of Information Sharing rights and our democratic way of life. Some argue that it can’t be Influences such as globalization, technology and scarce resources d o n e. They argue that in order to have greater public security, people have to sacrifice rights or to protect rights, security would be are driving the need and demand to share critical information between c o m p r o m i s e d . As I stated earlier, I believe that we must and can do government agencies and between the public and private sectors. both – protect rights and security together. Globalization has created a border-less and boundary-less world. Let me touch on an area of great interest to me and I hope to you Issues of legality, sovereignty and a myriad of rights pose challenges as well. We are familiar with working closer and closer with government and limits to law enforcement while the criminals circumnavigate the organizations, but let’s look at the private sector.The RCMP has had a globe unfettered to carry out their activities. successful working relationship with the private sector for many years.

CACP 9 Fall 2007 We’ve worked closely with the insurance industry on issues related to Domestic Radicalization car theft rings, and the Canadian Bankers Association on issues related to money laundering,terrorist financing and identity theft. Finally allow me to touch upon an emerging trend – one that we’ve experienced first-hand in Canada. Increasingly we We’ve also had a close relationship with the Canadian Fertilizer Institute are witnessing acts of terror being committed by domestic over the years as agricultural products were being used as precursors for t e r r o r i s t s. I t ’s certainly not a new phenomenon, but it is becoming the production of illegal drugs. No w , the Canadian Fertilizer Institute has more and more common for terrorist groups to inspire or recruit expanded its awareness program and introduced the “On Guard” in i t i a t i v e y o u n g , domestic individuals to carry out their agendas. G e n e ra l l y, which focuses on products which could be used in the production of i m m i g ration works because all of the tangible features of the improvised explosive devices. host society: va l u e s, f r e e d o m , rights and respect are embraced by In the Transportation sector,the RCMP has been organizing consultations new citizens. with urban transit owners and operators to identify immediate measures and Unfortunately we are now dealing with very specific groups ways Government and law enforcement can assist urban transit in improving and individuals that have no particular interest in being a part of their anti-terrorist security. An important aspect is collaboration on the our society and community. This past June, 17 individuals were collection and sharing of threat information/intelligence including potential arrested and charged in Toronto with Terrorism related charges. pre-incident intelligence, Threat and Risk As s e s s m e n t s , and Vul n e ra b i l i t y As you can appreciate, I cannot comment on the specifics of the As s e s s m e n t s . We must do this with the view of identifying and prioritizing case as it is now before the courts. But I can tell you that by cost-effective prevention, mitigation and response strat e g i e s . working with our partner organizations, we thwarted a group of In the energy sector we’ve worked with the Canadian Gas As s o c i a t i o n people intent on causing damage. As successful as the investigation to develop early threat assessments on the natural gas systems in Canada. This initiative is now being led by our partners at the Integrated Th r e a t Assessment Centre. We are currently working on An important aspect is collaboration on initiatives with other energy sector partners and government partners. These initiatives are aimed to the collection and sharing of threat develop a collection and sharing of information/intel- ligence similar to the one being developed with urban tr ansit partners. These are promising new and information/intelligence including potential expanded partnerships. But challenges remain. We’ve also made some changes to better meet pre-incident intelligence, Threat and Risk the challenges of increasing integration and sharing. The RCMP meets monthly with CSIS to discuss Assessments, and Vulnerability Assessments. op e r ational issues and to ensure that our respective roles and responsibilities complement each other’s respective mandates and we’ve revised the national security training course to involve joint training with CSIS. The RCMP has wa s, I was most impressed with what transpired over the days implemented central coordination of national security investigations and weeks that followed. The RCMP and other police and to ensure that it is properly within its law enforcement mandate to intelligence agencies met with people from Muslim communities pr e v e n t , investigate and prosecute crimes.The RCMP has recently revised its throughout the country. The reaction from Muslim communities national security investigators course, and continues to update materials was clear—“thank you for protecting all of us and speaking with and procedures. All NS investigators are sent on the course. us immediately.” A prototype National Security Community Advisory Committee Conclusion has been set up in the National Capital Region (Ottawa) as part of the RCMP's National Security Community Outreach Progra m , to assist In order to be effective, we must be prepared to work with our both the National Headquarters Policy Centre for National Security communities because we are in this together and we all have an stake and the "A" Division Integrated National Security Enforcement Te a m in ensuring the safety and security of our loved ones. (A INSET). This Committee will serve as the model for the other President Ronald Reagan said: The ultimate determinant in the INSETs/NSIS units. The Committee has been meeting since A p r i l , 2 0 0 5 struggle now going on for the world will not be bombs and rockets but and initiatives include: a test of wills and ideas-a trial of spiritual resolve: the values we hold, • a review of National Security training to include Community the beliefs we cherish and the ideals to which we are dedicated. Outreach and Cultural Competency components designed and I believe that our beliefs and ideals are strong and by working delivered with the help of the Ethnic Minority communities; and together we can be successful. The criminal world has changed • community outreach and education opportunities in which dramatically over the past 20 years. In order to meet these challenges committee members will organize events for RCMP National head on, law enforcement, governments and the private sector must Security investigators to speak to the communities on the National cooperate.The challenges are great,but the reward is even greater. Security role, policies and practices of the RCMP. Thank you.

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