Hamilton Police Services Board

Friday, February 14, 2020 at 1:00 P.m. - 4:00 P.m.

Council Chambers, Hamilton City Hall

71 Main Street West

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1.

Call to Order

1.1

Changes to the Agenda

2.

Public Presentations & Deputations

2.1

Members of the Month

2.2

Deputation: City of Hamilton LGBTQ Advisory Committee

3.

General

3.1

Declarations of Interest

4.

Consent Items

4.1

Approval of Consent Items

That the Board approve and receive the consent items as distributed.

4.2

Adoption of Minutes - January 20, 2020

The minutes of the meeting held Monday, January 20, 2020, be adopted as printed.

4.3

Auction Account Fund

Support / Upcoming Events

RECOMMENDATION(S) 

• That the Board approve the purchase of tickets to attend Temple Anshe Sholom Benefit Gala, scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2020, Liuna Station, at a cost of $180 per ticket, to be paid from the auction account.
• That the Board approve a sponsorship to the Ontario Women in Law Enforcement 22nd Annual Awards Banquet in the amount of $500, to be paid from the auction account.

4.4

For the Information of the Board:

4.4.a

Year-End Report: Hamilton Police Services Board Auction Account (PSB 20-009)

4.4.b

2019 Annual Report – Collection of Identifying Information in Certain Circumstances – Prohibition and Duties (PSB 20-010)

4.4.c

Email from Jennifer Vermeer with respect to School Police Liaison officers for the City of Hamilton.

4.4.d

Correspondence from Steve Sanderson, President, Hamilton Accident Support Services Ltd.

4.4.e

Correspondence from Frederick Dryden, Founder & Executive Director, Liberty for Youth acknowledging the generous gift and support.

4.4.f

Correspondence from City Kidz, thanking the Hamilton Police Service for the generosity which made it possible to keep joy, magic and hope of the season alive for children who might otherwise feel forgotten.

4.4.g

Correspondence from Doug Downey, Attorney General with respect to the comprehensive review of the services provided to victims of crime, their families and witnesses.

4.4.h

Memorandum from Marc Bedard, Assistant Deputy Minister, Public Safety Division and Public Safety Training Division, Ministry of the Solicitor General, with respect to Special Investigations Unit Act In-force Date.

4.4.i

Memorandum from Marc Bedard, Assistant Deputy Minister, Public Safety Division and Public Safety Training Division, Ministry of the Solicitor General, with respect to License Plate Design.

4.4.j

Memorandum from Marc Bedard, Assistant Deputy Minister, Public Safety Division and Public Safety Training Division, Ministry of the Solicitor General, with respect to annual Reporting Requirements.

4.4.k

Outstanding Issues as of February 14, 2020

4.4.l

Correspondence from Mayor Fred Eisenberger to the Solicitor General with respect to the Use of Force Race Data Collection.

5.

Discussion Items

5.1

Year End Report – Gratitude & Recognition for Retirees – 2019 (PSB 20-011)

1. That a cheque in the amount of $1,000.00 be forwarded to the Hamilton Police Retirees Association, with the money to be disseminated to those members who volunteer their time to assist with the Studebaker Program, and the police Tuck Shop. This amount is consistent with the funds that have been provided in previous years.
2. That these funds be taken from the Police Services Board Auction Account

5.2

Email from Jennifer Vermeer of SVN (stop violence now) requesting to Provide a Deputation to the Board with respect to violence in Hamilton Schools

That the request from Jennifer Vermeer of SVN (stop violence now) to provide a deputation to the Board with respect to the need for more police liaison officers, be approved.

6.

New Business

7.

Adjournment

THE POLICE SERVICES BOARD WILL ADJOURN THE PUBLIC PORTION OF THE MEETING AND RECONVENE IN CAMERA FOR CONSIDERATION OF PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS.