PUBLIC MINUTES

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 1:00 P.m. - 5:00 P.m.

Committee Room E, Ground Floor, City Hall

PRESENT:

• Commissioner S. Greyeyes, Chair
• Commissioner B. Penner, Vice-Chair
• Commissioner Mayor C. Clark
• Commissioner H. Gough, via teleconference
• Commissioner Z. Jeffries
• Commissioner J. Lagimodiere
• Commissioner J. Santos Ong

ALSO PRESENT:

• Chief C. McBride
• A/Deputy Chief D. Haye
• SPS Solicitor A. Smith
• SPS Executive Director M. Arscott
• BPC Solicitor S. Edmondson
• BPC Communication Consultant L. Nyirfa
• City Clerk A. Tittemore
• Secretary P. Walter
• A/Board Secretary H. Janzen

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1.

MINUTES/DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

1.1

Call to Order

The Chair called the meeting to order on Treaty 6 Territory and the Traditional Homeland of the Métis People and confirmed roll call.

1.2

Confirmation of Agenda

• Moved By: Commissioner Penner
  1. That Item 5.1 be considered following the Adoption of Minutes; and
  2. That the agenda be confirmed as presented.
  
  

  In Favour: (7)

  Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Mayor Clark, Commissioner Gough, Commissioner Penner, Commissioner Greyeyes, Commissioner Lagimodiere, and Commissioner Santos Ong

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

1.3

Adoption of Minutes

• Moved By: Commissioner Lagimodiere

  That the following minutes of the public Board of Police Commissioners be adopted:

  • Regular Meeting - April 18, 2024
  • Special Meeting - April 26, 2024
  
  

  In Favour: (7)

  Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Mayor Clark, Commissioner Gough, Commissioner Penner, Commissioner Greyeyes, Commissioner Lagimodiere, and Commissioner Santos Ong

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Item 5.1 was considered next.

  
  

1.4

Delegations

1.5

Chair's Report

Chair Greyeyes spoke to the following:

• Congratulated Chief McBride on his appointment and acknowledged A/Deputy Chief Haye for his time as Interim Chief. She also thanked Board members for the work and time spent on the chief recruitment process;
• Attended Calling Home Ceremony on May 3, 2024; and
• Attended Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of Police Mess Dinner on May 9, 2024.

• Moved By: Commissioner Santos Ong

  That the information be received.

  
  

  In Favour: (7)

  Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Mayor Clark, Commissioner Gough, Commissioner Penner, Commissioner Greyeyes, Commissioner Lagimodiere, and Commissioner Santos Ong

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

1.6

Chief's Report

Chief McBride spoke to the following:

• Provided an update on the search for Mackenzie Lee Trottier at the Saskatoon Regional Waste Management Centre (Landfill);
• Attended Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of Police Mess Dinner on May 9, 2024. Retired Chief Cooper and retired Deputy Chief Yuzdepski received lifetime achievement awards. Kayla Oishi, Access and Privacy Officer received a leadership award. Sergeant Kyla Hicks and Sergeant Aaron Moser also received leadership awards;
• May 13, 2024 hosted several dignitaries and released information on temporary Saskatchewan Firearms Lab within our facility;
• Peace and Respect Awards - May 23, 2024;
• Hosted EXPLORE Emergency Services event - May 11, 2024;
• National Police Week. A message will be sent to all SPS members on Friday, May 17, 2024;
• Provided an update on a recommendation from the Board at the March 21, 2024 public meeting that requested the Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) report back in collaboration with City of Saskatoon Finance Department about what options could be explored for reporting of SPS Audit results to the Board of Police Commissioners. It was noted that SPS is included in the broader City annual audit process;
• Attended Calling Home Ceremony on May 3, 2024;
• Provided an update on a recommendation from the Board at the April 18, 2024 public meeting that the information be referred, along with the published report to the service, and that the Saskatoon Police Service review the findings and consider opportunities for social procurement such as Community-Driven Outcomes Purchasing and report back to the Board. SPS reviewed existing programs from a financial and time investment perspective.

Chief McBride responded to questions of the Board.

• Moved By: Commissioner Jeffries

  That the information be received.

  
  

  In Favour: (7)

  Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Mayor Clark, Commissioner Gough, Commissioner Penner, Commissioner Greyeyes, Commissioner Lagimodiere, and Commissioner Santos Ong

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• Moved By: Commissioner Mayor Clark

  That the Saskatoon Police Service provide a written report on the options for community-based procurement at the June 20, 2024 public meeting of the Board of Police Commissioners.

  
  

  In Favour: (7)

  Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Mayor Clark, Commissioner Gough, Commissioner Penner, Commissioner Greyeyes, Commissioner Lagimodiere, and Commissioner Santos Ong

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

1.7

Environmental Scan

Commissioner Mayor Clark recognized Chair Greyeyes, Vice-Chair Penner and Communications Consultant Nyirfa for their work during the chief recruitment process.

Commissioner Penner acknowledged SPS staff and volunteers for National Police Week.

2.

CORRESPONDENCE/CITY COUNCIL REFERRALS

3.

ROUTINE/STATISTICAL REPORTS

3.1

Federally Funded Saskatoon Police Service Human Trafficking Response Team

At its meeting on April 18, 2024, the Board of Police Commissioners deferred the matter to the May 16, 2024 meeting.

A report of the Saskatoon Police Service was provided.

Chief McBride introduced the item. Victim Services Supervisor Sherry Watkins presented the report and responded to questions of the Board.

• Moved By: Commissioner Lagimodiere

  That the information be received.

  
  

  In Favour: (7)

  Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Mayor Clark, Commissioner Gough, Commissioner Penner, Commissioner Greyeyes, Commissioner Lagimodiere, and Commissioner Santos Ong

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.2

Contact Interview Policy and Audit - 2023

A report of the Saskatoon Police Service was provided.

Chief McBride introduced the item. Inspector Tyson Lavellee presented the report and responded to questions of the Board.

• Moved By: Commissioner Santos Ong

  That the information be received.

  
  

  In Favour: (7)

  Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Mayor Clark, Commissioner Gough, Commissioner Penner, Commissioner Greyeyes, Commissioner Lagimodiere, and Commissioner Santos Ong

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.3

Use of Force 2023 Annual Report

A report of the Saskatoon Police Service was provided.

Chief McBride introduced the item. Superintendent Darren Pringle presented the report and responded to questions of the Board.

• Moved By: Commissioner Jeffries

  That the information be received.

  
  

  In Favour: (7)

  Commissioner Greyeyes, Commissioner Mayor Clark, Commissioner Gough, Commissioner Penner, Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Lagimodiere, and Commissioner Santos Ong

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.4

Evade Police Incidents 2023 Annual Report

A report of the Saskatoon Police Service was provided.

Chief McBride introduced the item. Inspector Tyson Lavellee presented the report. Chief McBride responded to questions of the Board along with Inspector Lavallee.

• Moved By: Commissioner Penner

  That the information be received.

  
  

  In Favour: (7)

  Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Mayor Clark, Commissioner Gough, Commissioner Penner, Commissioner Greyeyes, Commissioner Lagimodiere, and Commissioner Santos Ong

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.5

Quarterly Crime Activity and Trends - January 1 to March 31, 2024

A report of the Saskatoon Police Service was provided.

Chief McBride introduced the item. A/Deputy Chief Haye presented the report and responded to questions of the Board.

• Moved By: Commissioner Jeffries

  That the information be received.

  
  

  In Favour: (7)

  Commissioner Greyeyes, Commissioner Penner, Commissioner Mayor Clark, Commissioner Gough, Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Santos Ong, and Commissioner Lagimodiere

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Item 5.2 was considered next.

  Commissioner Clark excused himself from the meeting at 2:46 p.m.

  
  

4.

RESPONSES TO BOARD REFERRALS

5.

OTHER

5.1

Police Chief Appointment

A report of the Board of Police Commissioners was provided.

Chair Greyeyes presented the report.

• Moved By: Commissioner Penner

  That Cameron McBride be appointed as Chief of Police for the Saskatoon Police Service for a five-year term.

  
  

  In Favour: (7)

  Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Mayor Clark, Commissioner Gough, Commissioner Penner, Commissioner Greyeyes, Commissioner Lagimodiere, and Commissioner Santos Ong

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Item 1.5 was considered next.

  
  

5.2

Measurement and Evaluation Committee - Board Member Evaluations

A report of the Measurement and Evaluation Committee was provided.

Commissioner Gough presented the report.

• Moved By: Commissioner Gough

  That the Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners approve a board member evaluation process as set out in the May 16, 2024 report of the Measurement and Evaluation Committee.

  
  

  In Favour: (6)	Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Gough, Commissioner Penner, Commissioner Greyeyes, Commissioner Lagimodiere, and Commissioner Santos Ong
  Absent: (1)	Commissioner Mayor Clark

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.3

Measurement and Evaluation Committee - Terms of Reference

A report of the Measurement and Evaluation Committee was provided.

Commissioner Gough presented the report.

• Moved By: Commissioner Gough

  That the Measurement and Evaluation Terms of Reference be amended as follows:

  1. That the sentence “iv. As per the Board’s Governance Policy, develop and maintain a process for evaluating the work of the Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners, for approval by the Board.” be added to section 1.0 – Roles and Responsibility; and
  2. That Section 2.0 – Membership be amended to state “The Measurement & Evaluation Committee will consist of selected Commissioners and supported by Board staff.”
  
  

  In Favour: (6)	Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Gough, Commissioner Penner, Commissioner Greyeyes, Commissioner Lagimodiere, and Commissioner Santos Ong
  Absent: (1)	Commissioner Mayor Clark

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.

BOARD INQUIRIES/NOTICE OF MOTIONS

7.

IN CAMERA SESSION

• Moved By: Commissioner Lagimodiere

  That the Board move In Camera to consider matters exempt to the public under its Governance Policy No. 12.4, Section 10(2) of The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners Bylaw No. 7531, Section 27(15) of The Police Act, 1990, and Section 16(1)(b) and (d), 21 and 28 of The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  
  

  In Favour: (6)	Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Gough, Commissioner Penner, Commissioner Greyeyes, Commissioner Lagimodiere, and Commissioner Santos Ong
  Absent: (1)	Commissioner Mayor Clark

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  The public meeting recessed at 2:51 p.m.

  
  

8.

RISE AND REPORT

The Board convened In Camera at 3:10 p.m. with the following in attendance:

• All Board members (Commissioners Gough and Jeffries virtual) with the exception of Commissioner Clark
• SPS Administration
• Board Solicitor Edmondson
• Communications Consultant Nyirfa
• City Clerk Tittemore
• Secretary Walter

SPS Administration left the meeting at 3:54 p.m. with the exception of Chief McBride.

Chief McBride left the meeting at 4:11 p.m.

Board Solicitor Edmondson left the meeting at 4:34 p.m.

The Board completed its In Camera session at 4:53 p.m. and reconvened publicly to rise and report, as follows:

• Moved By: Commissioner Penner

  That the correspondence, reports and discussion remain In Camera under its Governance Policy No. 12.4, Section 10(2) of The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners Bylaw No. 7531, Section 27(15) of The Police Act, 1990, and Sections 16(1)(b) and (d), 21 and 28 of The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  
  

  In Favour: (6)	Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Gough, Commissioner Penner, Commissioner Greyeyes, Commissioner Lagimodiere, and Commissioner Santos Ong
  Absent: (1)	Commissioner Mayor Clark

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 4:54 p.m.