Police Services Board

THAT the agenda of the meeting of June 14, 2021 be adopted as printed.

THAT the minutes of the meeting of March 8, 2021 be adopted as printed.

that some of the crime rate numbers outlined in the detachment Commander's report are somewhat concerning. Inspector Evans responded that one contributing factor is that people are being released by the courts and therefore “ back on the streets”, creating a situation where officers are re-arresting the same offenders.  Member B. Saunders suggested that a letter be sent on behalf of the Board to express our concerns and indicate that something should be done to reduce the number of these incidents and the Board Chair agreed that this might be helpful.  CAO Jeff Lees suggested that the Letter should be sent to both the Solicitor General and the Attorney General in addition to other Police Services Boards, requesting their support.  Board member T. Lackie asked the Detachment Commander if he is able to find out the rate of recidivism, as this figure will be helpful to include in the letter. THAT the Police Services Board receive the Detachment Commander's Quarterly Report for information.

THAT a letter expressing the Penetanguishene Police Services Board's concerns regarding rates of recidivism be drafted and brought back for the Board's review at the September 13th 2021 meeting of the Board, and that the letter subsequently be sent to the Solicitor General, the Attorney General, and other Police Services Boards, requesting their support in striving to reduce these numbers.

THAT the Police Services Board receive this report for information

THAT the Penetanguishene Police Services Board receives and endorses the revised Town of Penetanguishene Police Services Board Rules and Procedures as presented by the ad hoc committee.

THAT the Penetanguishene Police Services Board receive financial statements for information.

THAT in accordance with Section 35, subsection 4 of the Police Services Act, the Penetanguishene Police Services Board move into an in-camera session.

THAT the Penetanguishene Police Services Board arise from in-camera session with a consensus having been reached.