April 2014 Volume 26 Number 4

6 Features 6 Solidifying Community Partnerships Using leadership skills as a role model for others 12 Investigating Strangulation 16 Identifying the Stressors Police communicator well-being 20 10 Years of Pedaling for a Cure 29 Blue Line EXPO 2014 Guide 41 Bringing Seniors Safely Home 42 From Constable to Chief, Executing the Plan Departments 54 Back of the Book – Taking control of your career 54 BlueLinks Advertisers Directory 26 Blue Line News Week – Teachers taught lock-down techniques 40 Deep Blue – Dectecting Liars 25, 52 Dispatches 19 Holding the Line 12 – Let go of the outcome 21 Letters 53 MarketPlace 52 Product Showcase 5 Publisher’s Commentary 16 – Just walk away 44 Technology – Business continuity technologies & design Case Law 46 Clear nexus between suspect and crime justifies detention 48 Reasonable suspicion standard is about possibilities 50 Odour and facts justify arrest

BLUE LINE MAGAZINE 3 APRIL 2014 SOLIDIFYING COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS Using leadership skills as a role model for others

The leadership legacy of formed close relationships with community interested in policing careers; from invest- OPP Sgt. Marty Roy members and leaders, particularly in First Na- ing time, energy and enthusiasm into youth Singleton can be tions communities served by the OPP. programs to caring about local relationships summed up in one line: As a community services officer, his pride in with community members and leaders; from the guy you want in his job and dedication to the safety and security efforts to be a positive role model for First your corner when the of members of the community was palpable. Nations youth to training for and completing chips are down. Singleton became a crisis negotiator in the Winnipeg Police half-marathon in 2013; Singleton became 2001, a demanding role not only because of there are few better examples of leadership a police officer in 1999, the stress of dealing with people in crisis and through actions. serving initially as a constable with the Nish- critical situations. Northwestern is Promoted in 2008 to sergeant, Singleton nawbe-Aski Police Service in . He vast, with calls often not easily accessible. is the Provincial Liaison Team (PLT) regional began with the OPP in Always willing to help, Singleton became co-ordinator, responsible for overseeing the in October 2000, serving first in and known for staying calm, focused and acting program in OPP North West Region. The 16 later transferring to Dryden. appropriately under stress. members work at various detachments doing In his first year of service, Singleton was Communication skills, composure and operational duties and assisting when needed. singled out for a commendation for out- empathy for people in crisis were, and are, The program is a proactive component of po- standing service: while on patrol and working his strong suits. While not every dangerous lice preparedness and response to major events alone, he saved a life by pulling a person out situation can be peacefully resolved through and critical incidents, principally focused on of a burning home, extinguished the fire and negotiation, many events have been safely communication and conflict resolution. contained the area while waiting for assistance. resolved with his help. Singleton is a keen coach and mentor for His special regard for people and communities, Given its responsibilities, the OPP either newly appointed PLT members. Through his especially youth needing positive role models directly polices or supports tutelage, part-time members effectively fulfill and leadership skills, was already being noted. policing in many communities. As a proud their roles. He continually works to build As a patrol officer, he was dedicated to traf- police officer and member of Eagle Lake First and solidify community partnerships with fic safety, consistently setting high enforcement Nation, Singleton rarely misses an opportunity Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities, standards for the detachment and motivating to connect with communities, especially youth, other police services, municipal leaders and others to do the same. which he wholeheartedly embraced. community groups. He tirelessly maintains As a first responder and investigator, his From taking conversational night classes contact with First Nations leadership and compassion in dealing with crime victims in to increasing his ability to commu- learns about potential contentious issues so and commitment to ensuring their access to nicate with community elders and supporting that he can advise, mitigate and help to resolve all available support earned him respect. He recruitment initiatives for Aboriginal youth in the interests of public safety.

APRIL 2014 6 BLUE LINE MAGAZINE Singleton is a dedicated family man. Without complaint, he routinely turns his attention to the task at hand and carries on, even though that can mean missing family committments. He rarely misses an oppor- tunity to share his pride in his two children. Leadership through service Singleton has never been satisfied sitting idle. His commitment to several specialized units in addition to regular uniform duties is a reflection of his desire to see the most volatile incidents in policing resolved peacefully. This is an ultimate form of leadership and sacrifice for his peers and the public – Insp. Dave Lucas, OPP, Detachment Commander Singleton has been part of numerous nego- tiation teams, often as the primary negotiator, successfully resolving many critical incidents in a peaceful manner. Getting a distraught, often violent, intoxicated person at the lowest point in their lives to surrender is not an easy task. Singleton was the negotiator lying with Emergency Response Team (ERT) members in Sgt. Jeff Simpkins and Sgt. Marty Singleton with the North of 50 Youth Program the bush in close proximity to a violent young man with a loaded shotgun. Despite his best efforts during a long, uncomfortable and dangerous ne- anarchists and people from Grassy Narrows have been no conflicts with police or opposition gotiation, lethal force ultimately had to be used to First Nation. The protest wasn’t sanctioned by to the policing role in the matter and not one eliminate an immediate threat to the officers’ lives. local band leadership. criticism of the OPP in relation to it. Singleton’s In critical situations requiring specialized Over the course of some 12 hours, Singleton relationship with the community has only grown units, Singleton often acts as the liaison between was tasked as the lead liaison officer. His lead- over time, a meaningful recognition of leadership police, community leadership and families, bring- ership and engagement with the protesters and through action. ing much needed calm through skill, patience First Nations leaders contributed significantly to • In May 2010 First Nations protest action in and understanding. He spends countless hours a peaceful resolution and re-opening the high- relation to the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) talking with people, resolving conflicts, addressing way. Over another four days, communication was was widening throughout Ontario. Couchiching issues while emotions are at their highest, coming maintained with First Nations leadership while First Nation organized a major protests, erecting away well respected by the community and its an investigation was carried out, charges laid and a toll booth on Highway 11 near Fort Frances. leaders. No matter the outcome, he always asks protesters encouraged to leave and return to their Over 10 days of highway disruption, Singleton for feedback after an incident, looking to improve homes. This focused, ongoing communication led the liaison team through tense and sensitive for the next one. ensured there were no misunderstandings or issues and negotiations. issues related to the role and scope of the action Focused on resolving the protest action, Marty Singleton continuously demonstrates that the OPP was taking to resolve the events. they had to navigate conflicting government that leadership is an activity for him. He has always • In the early 2000s, Big Trout Lake (Kitchenuh- and First Nations interests. Under Singleton’s gone over and above in his efforts both professionally maykoosig Inninuwug (KI) First Nation), a guidance, their efforts directly contributed to with his duties and colleagues, but also in his support remote community north of Thunder Bay, and the situation remaining calm and non-violent. of external stakeholders and policing partners in mining exploration company Platinex Inc. were Their approach to de-escalation also supported North West Region. His easy going, sincere nature in litigation over licensing a mining operation. an environment in which a negotiated agreement immediately leads to trust and a desire to work with Platinex sued KI for $10-billion after being was eventually reached. him on projects, goals or other ventures that are told to vacate First Nation traditional land in The primary incident commander noted the always undertaken with the interest of others over February 2006. The issue of government licens- emotional toll the situation and environment and above his own ing of mining on traditional territory, various placed on Singleton as he liaised with and navi- – Insp. Darrell Smiley, decisions and the ongoing tension highlighted gated through the interests of each stakeholder, OPP North West Region. the complexities of current First Nation and “but he demonstrated strong leadership for his Singleton has played a role in many major and Crown relationships, particularly in the context team through his perseverance, which ensured critical incidents. While always working as part of of private sector interests. the rest of his team held up as well.” a team, his leadership, whether overt or behind the Over almost three years (2006 - 2008) – a • In June 2010, an incident involving the arrest scenes, is notable both in immediate results and period which saw tension, protest action, the of a Pikangikum First Nation member deteri- longer term, meaningful alliances. Some notable jailing of six KI community leaders for contempt orated into an event that led to the temporary events include: of court and police involvement – Singleton withdrawal of OPP personnel from the remote, • In July 2006, protesters set up an illegal blockade served as Aboriginal relations team member. fly-in community once replacement officers on the Kenora bypass to protest logging. A 30- He successfully maintained ongoing, respectful arrived. Singleton received a Commissioner’s foot steel tripod was erected in the middle of the relationships with the KI leadership and the Commendation for stepping up to defuse a tense highway with a protester suspended from the company and was the face and ambassador for situation during the incident and contributing top. A second person crawled under a logging the OPP. to a solution. truck and secured herself to the trailer axle. A ce- Through his work and straightforward On scene with others, he attempted to ment filled barrel with a person secured to it was approach, the OPP maintained peace without resolve the initial issue as events turned chaotic. also used to block the highway. The protesters, hostility or violence and didn’t have to deploy the A rock-throwing group attempted to forcibly most not from the area, were a disparate group significant resources that could have been needed remove OPP officers from the police station, of environmentalists, some Mohawk warriors, to maintain peace in such a remote area. There their residence trailer and the community.

BLUE LINE MAGAZINE 7 APRIL 2014 The angry crowd caused extensive damage, across . The original call to action was to dead animal, he found her address and took care of in the station, cutting power and telephone lines raise awareness of the impact of federal funding the problem – only letting her know after the fact. and disabling or blocking police cruisers. and legislative changes on First Nations commu- In another off-duty situation, Singleton saw The officers managed to retrieve their nities. Ontario saw well over 200 events, all placing a single car crash. He stopped, explained who he belongings and police equipment. The crowd fol- significant demands on policing. was, extricated the driver and stayed with her until lowed them to their trailer. With some shouting Through established community relationships help arrived. to burn it and the officers grossly outnumbered, and the work of PLT members, the OPP engaged Singleton didn’t give her his name, she wrote. Singleton negotiated to get them out. with organizers pre-event, establishing what could “I would like to see him recognized for his actions In an effort to further de-escalate the be done in terms of legal protest, which helped in as he did not have to stop to assist and the fact that situation, the 11 OPP officers then withdrew most cases to decrease the potential for violence he did speaks volumes as to the kind of person and to the airport, walking the approximately two and the need for extra police resources. Single- officer that he is.” kilometres followed by some 200 people, vehicles ton’s leadership and ongoing focus on positive and a front-end loader. They remained there as relationships through effective communication Leadership and further negotiations led to an agreement for new contributed significantly to the successful man- commitment to peers officers to be flown in. agement of activities. On July 1, 2010, a Rainy River OPP officer An OPP inspector involved in the event drowned. He was the detachment PLT member pinpointed Singleton’s intervention as just one Commitment to community and a well-known and respected member of the of “many things aside from his knowledge of Singleton has always demonstrated a com- neighbouring Couchiching First Nation. the community that kept our officers safe and mitment ‘beyond the job’ to youth and remote The loss was significant for all. A long time northern communities. friend who worked closely with the officer, Single- got us out of there. Again his leadership and ton assisted throughout this gut wrenching ordeal. willingness to put his self forward and utilize the Most recently he worked in conjunction with From the initial call through the search relationships he maintains in the community is a southern Ontario business to gather donated for and eventual recovery of the body, he dealt what he does on a regular basis.” hockey equipment for distribution to youth across professionally with everyone affected: the Over the next days, weeks and months, Sin- the north, supporting healthy development and Couchiching community, detachment mem- gleton and others worked steadfastly to restore a activities. He helped co-ordinate the collection bers and, most importantly, family members, working relationship with the community. and delivery of clothing and winter wear to several even though the tragedy was significant and remote communities. personal for him. Covers huge area While securing donations is one thing, deliv- “His professionalism, dedication and compas- ery in the remote north is another, especially when sion were nothing short of exemplary throughout In his role as PLT regional co-ordinator in the ordeal and afterward,” his detachment com- northwestern Ontario, Singleton covers a vast many communities are accessible only by air and, mander noted. geographical territory meeting and maintaining in the winter, ice roads. Treacherous conditions contact with a wide range of stakeholders. and very long distances are givens. Singleton,takes Extraordinary dedication Through 2010 and 2011, he supported this in his stride; it is just what needs to be done. Singleton shows extraordinary dedication Marathon Detachment through four potentially Singleton is often called upon to liaise and to advancing the PLT program and through it, volatile First Nations issues and a number of communicate with families and community effective relationships for the OPP with commu- community events. The first event, where Pic River leaders during major investigations. Always nities, police services, municipalities and different First Nation blockaded a Marathon access road to professional and compassionate, he takes the stakeholders with interests in northwestern On- time needed to help them through the ordeal, tario. He embraces the opportunity to coach and protest the transfer of chemicals from the recently mentor newly appointed members. Through his closed Tembec Paper Mill, was followed closely explaining and addressing concerns and listening. tutelage, its capacity has expanded and members by the same First Nation taking over an area of North of 50 know they are supported and well prepared to Pukaskwa National Park protesting a violation effectively fulfill their roles. of treaty rights. The North of 50 Cops and Kids project was a He understands what needs to be done. On a A third incident involved the blockade of week-long summer camp experience for identified typical day, according to one incident commander, Highway 17 as a HST protest and the fourth youth, with a small core of police officers acting “he arrives with a beaming smile; the hand goes involved a pending blockade of the CP Rail as mentors and camp counsellors. The camp ex- out for a hearty handshake and a ‘good to see you’. mainline to bring attention to Pic River First perience focused on building self-esteem through After some small talk I ask ‘what’s the plan?’ traditional activities and just having fun. Despite and he articulates exactly what he has to do and then Nation land claim issues. goes and gets it done providing regular, relevant and Singleton travelled great distances for each significant operational demands, Singleton devot- required updates. incident and worked extremely long hours un- ed time and energy to the project for three years In our northern First Nations communities dertaking lengthy consultations to find an oper- and saw it evolve into a broader initiative for youth during a critical incident, this includes meeting with ationally sound, informed and flexible approach in the community. chief and council, the principal of the school, elders to resolving the conflicts. He made it clear to all One co-organizer explained his impact: and families and addressing all of their concerns. that his goal was to find a framework that could He has so much personal investment in the work Not an easy task when everyone is at the height of accommodate the positions and interests of the he does for youth programs. He has a special way of their emotions and an atmosphere of fear and unease parties involved. connecting with the kids, where they all love spending is present. Marty has done this perfectly numerous time with him, playing sports and laughing with him. times – without complaint. According to the incident commander: Insp. Dave Lucas, Kenora OPP Detachment It quickly became apparent that Singleton wasn’t Singleton is a welcome figure in many schools, Commander, says it best: only the catalyst, but also the engine room for the turn- where he organizes and/or facilitates a curric- Marty is the person I am happy to see show up at around that satisfied all concerns and requirements in ulum-based, 10-week program called Walking the dirtiest, most complex and volatile of situations. an unbelievable timeline. I learned first-hand from all the Path, designed to help youth appreciate and He has the courage to carry out these complex and risky stakeholders that Singleton was viewed as a leader to understand the history, beliefs and traditions of duties without complaint or expecting recognition, all progress in the consultation processes. Aboriginal peoples. while constantly trying to improve for the next one. I (heard) countless testimonials labelling Single- In one community dealing with several I have seen him mentor others in this way and have ton as a one-stop, learned mediator... It was the suc- social problemd where policing was primarily noticed a lot of his work ethic in these officers over cessful efforts of Singleton facilitating communications response-based, Singleton not only assisted in a the past years. working magic under short time restrictions, (that) solution focused liaison capacity, but stepped up to ultimately prevented extremely costly and potentially make it possible to run a Path program. Marty Singleton will receive the Police Leadership volatile situations from exploding. Singleton leads by example, whether on duty award at the Blue Line EXPO Awards Gala to be held on April 29. Tickets are still available for this dinner: In late 2012 and early 2013, Idle No More or off. Hearing that a colleague whose husband www.blueline.ca/expo/awards_gala or 905-640-3048. demonstrations and protest events took place had recently died could not face dealing with a

APRIL 2014 8 BLUE LINE MAGAZINE A LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP

Armand La Barge Service and Good Conduct Medal, and clasp, the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Commemorative Medal, and is an Officer La Barge began his career of the Order of Merit of Police (O.O.M.) with York Regional Police in 1973. In 2002, he was The Police Leadership Award was initiated appointed as Chief of Police, Frank Beazley and first bestowed in 1999 by the Canadian a position he held until his Police Leadership Forum (PLF). With continual retirement in December Former Chief of the promotion and sponsorship from Blue Line 2010. Chief La Barge is the Halifax Regional Police Magazine, the PLF presented the award annually Past President of the Ontario Association of Service, Beazley has been until 2005 when the organization ceased to exist. Chiefs of Police and the Board of Directors for involved in police work Blue Line has long recognized the the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police for over 42 years. He is a simpatico between the precepts of the award and he is a member of the First Nations Chiefs graduate of the Canadian and the magazine’s founding principles. of Police Association. Police College Executive Leadership ability is not a virtue one is born He holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours Development program, with or delegated to perform but rather degree from York University. Armand is a Queen’s University executive program and something that is acquired through a learning graduate of the FBI National Academy, the numerous certificate studies concentrating experience and nurtured through a willing Queen’s University Executive Programme, in the area of business, law and human spirit. Encouraging leadership as an activity the Schulich School of Business Masters resources. He is a past and life member of encourages leadership as a position. Drawing Certificate in Municipal Management and the Nova Scotia Chiefs of Police Association forth those with recognized leadership Le Centre Linguistique at Jonquiere, Québec. and Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police abilities at levels beneath senior management Chief La Barge was invested as an Officer (CACP). He is past Vice-President of the encourages the availability of a talent pool for of the Order of Merit by Her Excellency CACP and served on its Board of Directors. the future of policing. Governor General Michaelle Jean on May 19, He sat on a CACP committee for four years The Blue Line Police Leadership 2006, in Ottawa. regarding the future of policing in Canada. Award exists to highlight the importance of Chief Beazley has received the recognizing those with leadership abilities Peter German distinction of Officer of the Order of Merit and encouraging other officers to develop for the Police Forces (O.O.M.), and is a leadership skills. It is open to active Canadian A former Deputy recipient of the Police Exemplary Service police officers below the rank of senior officer Commissioner with the Medal and Bars, Queens Golden Jubilee who have demonstrated exemplary leadership Royal Canadian Mounted Medal, Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal and and commitment to service through deeds Police, he is currently the Province of Nova Scotia Long Service resulting in a measurable benefit to their peers, on a new challenge at Medal and Bar. police service and community. Correctional Service Canada In February 2011 Blue Line Magazine took (CSC) as the Regional up the challenge of a cross-Canada search for Deputy Commissioner Maurice Pilon suitable candidates for recognition. Blue Line’s Pacific Region. Mr. German worked on appointed judges have so far selected three uniform and plainclothes duties in every Maurice (Moe) is a former worthy recipients including this year’s selection province and territory and upon retirement Deputy Commissioner with OPP Sgt. Marty Roy Singleton. in 2012 was the Deputy Commissioner for the Ontario Provincial Police. Western and Northern Canada. His scope He joined the OPP in 1975 2014 Judges of police work includes urban and rural after spending three years in detachments, security services, professional the Canadian Armed Forces. Michael A. Sale standards, and commercial crime duties. Moe served with distinction Panel Co-ordinator A lawyer and member of the Ontario in a variety of senior positions and British Columbia bars, he previously with the OPP as well as during a secondment Michael Sale served with practiced law privately, including as a Crown in 1988 to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police the (Metropolitan) Toronto prosecutor and criminal defence counsel. He in Ottawa as Assistant Director of the Criminal Police for thirty years, retiring holds graduate degrees in law and political Intelligence Service Canada. as an Inspector after many science, including a doctorate in law from He served as CISC Director between years in public affairs and the University of London, and is the author 1990 and 1993 before returning to the OPP event management. of a legal text, Proceeds of Crime and Money as Commander of the Provincial Traffic and He is a graduate of the Laundering. Marine Safety Bureau. Pilon was promoted 169th Session of the FBI National Academy. He is a frequent lecturer in Canada to Deputy Commissioner in 1998 and retired Sale has worked as a manager of and abroad and has served as a Canadian in 2006 as the Provincial Commander for emergency planning for the Ontario Ministry delegate to various international forums. Investigations and Organized Crime. of Community Safety and Correctional Mr. German has taught at the University He has served as Chair of the OACP’s Services and as a justice studies program co- of the Fraser Valley and the University of Traffic and Torch Run Committees. In ordinator for Humber College. British Columbia. He is a Senior Fellow 2003, Deputy Commissioner Pilon received He is currently a law enforcement at the Centre for International Financial the Order of Merit of the Police Forces education co-ordinator with American Crime Studies at the Levin School of Law, (O.O.M.), which honours a career of Military University and serves as the University of Florida. exceptional merit, contributions to policing, university’s representative in Canada. He is the recipient of the RCMP Long and community development.

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