PUBLIC MINUTES

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS

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via teleconference, hosted from Committee Room E
PRESENT:
  • Commissioner K. Healy, A/Chair
  • Commissioner J. Custead
  • Commissioner H. Gough
  • Commissioner Z. Jeffries
ABSENT:
  • Commissioner Mayor C. Clark
  • Commissioner S. Greyeyes
  • Commissioner B. Penner
ALSO PRESENT:
  • Chief T. Cooper
  • Deputy Chief R. Huisman
  • Deputy Chief M. Yuzdepski
  • SPS Executive Director M. Arscott
  • BPC Executive Director L. Nyirfa
  • SPS Solicitor E. Zoerb
  • BPC Solicitor S. Edmondson
  • SPS Director of Public Relations and Strategic Communications A. Edwards
  • City Clerk A. Tittemore, in Committee Room E
  • Secretary P. Walter, in Committee Room E

1.
MINUTES/DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
 

1.1
Call to Order
 

The Acting Chair called the meeting to order on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis.  Roll call was taken.

1.2
Confirmation of Agenda
 

  • Moved By:Commissioner Gough

    That the agenda be confirmed as presented.


    For (4)Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Gough, Commissioner Custead, and Commissioner Healy
    Absent (3)Commissioner Mayor Clark, Commissioner Penner, and Commissioner Greyeyes


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

1.3
Adoption of Minutes
 

  • Moved By:Commissioner Jeffries

    That the minutes of the public Board of Police Commissioners meeting held on April 21, 2022, be adopted.


    For (4)Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Gough, Commissioner Custead, and Commissioner Healy
    Absent (3)Commissioner Mayor Clark, Commissioner Penner, and Commissioner Greyeyes


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

1.4
Delegations
 

1.5
Chair's Report
 

1.6
Chief's Report
 

Chief Cooper spoke to the following and responded to questions of the Board:

  • Press release, dated May 12, 2022 regarding two SPS officers facing charges. Court date was scheduled for May 18, 2022 at Saskatoon Provincial Court;
  • National Police Week - May 15 to 21, 2022;
  • Canada Road Safety Week - May 17 to 23, 2022;
  • SPS Exemplary Service Awards - May 5, 2022;
  • Saskatchewan Women in Policy - May 12 to 13, 2022;
  • Update on body worn camera project;
  • Online crime reporting webpage development; and
  • Conclusion of Saskatchewan Police College with nine candidates joining SPS.
  • Moved By:Commissioner Gough

    That the information be received.


    For (4)Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Gough, Commissioner Custead, and Commissioner Healy
    Absent (3)Commissioner Mayor Clark, Commissioner Penner, and Commissioner Greyeyes


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

1.7
Environmental Scan
 

2.
CORRESPONDENCE/CITY COUNCIL REFERRALS
 

2.1
CAPG - Participation in Proposed Research Project
This item has attachments. 

1.CAPG - Participation Research Project.pdf

A letter from Jennifer Malloy, Executive Director, Canadian Association of Police Governance (CAPG), dated April 22, 2022 was provided.

  • Moved By:Commissioner Jeffries

    That the Board of Police Commissioners participate in the proposed CAPG research project.


    For (4)Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Gough, Commissioner Custead, and Commissioner Healy
    Absent (3)Commissioner Mayor Clark, Commissioner Penner, and Commissioner Greyeyes


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.
ROUTINE/STATISTICAL REPORTS
 

3.1
2021 Contact Interview Policy Audit
This item has attachments. 

1.2021 Contact Interviews public agenda.pdf

A report of the Chief of Police dated April 21, 2022 was provided.

Chief Cooper introduced the matter. Inspector Dave McKenzie presented the report and responded to questions of the Board along with the Chief.

  • Moved By:Commissioner Custead

    That the report of the Chief of Police dated April 21, 2022, be received as information. 


    For (4)Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Gough, Commissioner Custead, and Commissioner Healy
    Absent (3)Commissioner Mayor Clark, Commissioner Penner, and Commissioner Greyeyes


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.2
2021 Use of Force Report
This item has attachments. 

1.2021 Annual Use of Force report public agenda.pdf

A report of the Chief of Police dated May 9, 2022 was provided.

Chief Cooper introduced the matter. Superintendent Cameron McBride presented the report and responded to questions along with the Chief.

  • Moved By:Commissioner Jeffries

    That the report of the Chief of Police, dated May 9, 2022 be received as information.


    For (4)Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Gough, Commissioner Custead, and Commissioner Healy
    Absent (3)Commissioner Mayor Clark, Commissioner Penner, and Commissioner Greyeyes


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.3
Final Review - 2021 Evade Police Incidents
This item has attachments. 

1.2021 Evade Police Report public agenda.pdf

A report of the Chief of Police dated May 9, 2022 was provided.

Chief Cooper introduced the matter. Inspector James Oliver presented the report with a PowerPoint and responded to questions of the Board.

  • Moved By:Commissioner Custead

    That the report of the Chief of Police, dated May 9, 2022 be received as information.


    For (4)Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Gough, Commissioner Custead, and Commissioner Healy
    Absent (3)Commissioner Mayor Clark, Commissioner Penner, and Commissioner Greyeyes


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.
RESPONSES TO BOARD REFERRALS
 

4.1
Use of Symbols on Police Uniforms
This item has attachments. 

1.Use of Symbols on Police Uniforms public agenda.pdf

A report of the Chief of Police, dated May 9, 2022 was provided in response to a resolution of the Board regarding the above, carried at its January 13, 2022, public meeting.

Chief Cooper introduced the matter. Deputy Chief Mitch Yuzdepski presented the report and responded to questions of the Board.

  • Moved By:Commissioner Custead

    That the report of the Chief of Police, dated May 9, 2022 be received as information.


    For (4)Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Gough, Commissioner Custead, and Commissioner Healy
    Absent (3)Commissioner Mayor Clark, Commissioner Penner, and Commissioner Greyeyes


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.
OTHER
 

6.
BOARD INQUIRIES/NOTICE OF MOTIONS
 

7.
IN CAMERA SESSION
 

  • Moved By:Commissioner Jeffries

    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 21 of The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.


    For (4)Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Gough, Commissioner Custead, and Commissioner Healy
    Absent (3)Commissioner Mayor Clark, Commissioner Penner, and Commissioner Greyeyes


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

    The public meeting recessed at 3:03 p.m.


8.
RISE AND REPORT
 

The Board convened In Camera at 3:30 p.m. with the following in attendance:

  • All Board members, except Commissioner Mayor Clark, Commissioner Greyeyes and Commissioner Penner
  • SPS Administration
  • Board Solicitor Edmondson
  • Board Executive Director Nyirfa
  • Chris Rhodes, SPA
  • City Clerk Tittemore, in Committee Room E
  • Secretary Walter, in Committee Room E


Chris Rhodes, SPA left the meeting at 4:15 p.m.

SPS Administration left the meeting at 4:52 p.m.

Board Solicitor Edmondson left the meeting at 5:18 p.m.


The Board completed its In Camera session at 5:48 p.m. and reconvened publicly to rise and report, as follows:

  • Moved By:Commissioner Custead

    That the information be received and the submitted correspondence and 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 21 and 28 of The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.


    For (4)Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Gough, Commissioner Custead, and Commissioner Healy
    Absent (3)Commissioner Mayor Clark, Commissioner Penner, and Commissioner Greyeyes


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9.
ADJOURNMENT
 

The meeting adjourned at 5:52 p.m.

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