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City of Red DeerCrime Prevention and Policing Study and Policing Service Model Review
perivale + taylor conducted an extensive study and analysis and evaluated statistics, community perceptions, crime prevention initiatives, and policing services. The review determined service level demands, roles of various stakeholders and recommendations for specific strategies in order to address crime prevention and policing issues.
City of Moncton Police Services Study
The objective of the Study was to examine a range of opportunities for the delivery of effective and efficient police services at the most reasonable cost. The Study examined all viable policing options, provided a cost-benefit analysis to 2022, and detailed the benefits and disadvantages and risks inherent in each option. The Study's Report provided Council and City administration with an understanding of current policing approaches and a comprehensive review of current policing strategies.
The perivale + taylor review team worked closely with City administration and the current service provider, the RCMP. Extensive quantitative and qualitative analysis using statistical and document review, interviews, focus groups, a web-based public survey, and best practices research from Canada and international sources were incorporated into the Study. The research included constructive liaison with all levels of the City administration, the RCMP and various municipal police services. The introductory portion of the project provided a detailed analysis of current policing practices in Moncton. The balance of the final report supplied a strong foundation for change along with enhancements in the management, operations and oversight of policing in the city, and an innovative method of determining detailed costing arrangements for policing by municipal or contracted services.
The project resulted in a comprehensive final report and presentations before Council which explained the current policing situation in the City and a summarized review of the three best police service options.
perivale + taylor was re-engaged to orchestrate the second phase of the project and to work with an RCMP team and a separate consulting team on a more focused detailed costing of two of the selected service options.
City of Edmonton Peace Officer / Community Service Officer Review
The Peace Officer / Community Service Officer Review identified guidelines to differentiate between law enforcement activities / duties that should be performed by the Edmonton Police Service’s Police Officers and those that could be performed by municipal Peace Officers / Community Service Officers (POs/CSOs), authorized under the Alberta Peace Officer Act and regulations and consistent with the concept of the law enforcement continuum prescribed by the Alberta Solicitor General and Public Security. Based on the guidelines, a determination was made as to the best leadership, administrative, and management structure for POs / CSOs employed by the City of Edmonton and identified the appropriate performance expectations, qualifications, training, and equipment to match the authority of the various POs/CSOs.
The Review process was cumulative in nature and involved a range of data gathering activities including stakeholder interviews, focus groups, comparative ‘best practices’ research and benchmarking, and document examination.
North Shore Police Services Review, Metro Vancouver, BC
perivale + taylor conducted a comprehensive review of the issues concerning the potential range of police service models that may be available to the North Shore communities (the City of North Vancouver, District of North Vancouver, District of West Vancouver, the Squamish Nation and the Tsleil Waututh Nation).
Following a finding of the Human Rights Commission, arising from the Nova Scotia Human Rights Board of Inquiry Decision regarding Mr. Kirk Johnson *1 perivale + taylor reviewed the HR policies and practices of the Halifax Regional Police and proposed broad changes to bring about more equitable administrative, management, and operational approaches.
Winnipeg Auto Theft Suppression Strategy (WATSS), Manitoba
Auto theft was of epidemic proportion in the Winnipeg region. Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation (MPI) and the Manitoba Department of Justice (Corrections) initiated a two-year agreement and pilot strategy to reduce the incidents of auto theft by young offenders. The evaluation of the WATSS initiative, conducted by perivale + taylor principals, determined that the key deliverables – a reduction in auto theft and a return on investment were met. A rigorous examination of the suppression/supervision strategy employed and young offender risk factors was also undertaken.
Governance Model, New Brunswick
perivale + taylor developed and documented governance processes for the Codiac Regional Police Authority (CRPA). The documentation also provided a central and dynamic corporate history of CRPA policies and procedures, underscoring the principles of effectiveness and transparency of CRPA activities.
Winnipeg Communications Centre
Following the Communication Centre’s response to a double homicide, perivale + taylor reviewed the practices of the Communications Centre, making recommendations to reduce risk and to enhance the WPS Centre support of operations in ensuring community safety and security.
Resources Study – Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia
The core objective of the perivale + taylor Resources Study (2001) and the resulting report was to provide insight into the options regarding the policing services for the region, allowing the elected representatives to make informed decisions regarding those services. In addition, perivale + taylor examined the emergency communication function and facilities. The final report contained more than eighty recommendations for changes in community focus, administrative and operational practices, and legislation.
Review of Alternative Models for the Delivery of Police Services, City of Richmond, BC
The perivale + taylor Review provided a foundation for establishing a strategic approach to policing in the City of Richmond. Consequently, the Review provided a comprehensive, realistic, achievable, and practical treatment of a range of issues.
Town of View Royal Police Review, BC
Model options in providing a community-oriented police service were assessed.
Saint John, New Brunswick
Working with the Council, Police Board, agency management, employee representatives, the community, and the Province, perivale + taylor conducted a broad review of all aspects of community safety and security in the city. The review resulted in the development of a strategic direction for changes within the agency.
perivale + taylor, working with City Council, senior police management, the Union, and the community, developed and implemented a change plan and the formation of the Police Board which included training Board members in the selection process for the Chief of Police. This process and subsequent appointment was followed by a series of comprehensive organizational changes. These resulted in improved union/management relations; a reduction in the number of grievances; improved effectiveness/efficiency of operations/management; along with enhanced employee morale.
Senior management selection
perivale + taylor has developed core competencies for senior managers, established phases of selection processes, trained committees in management selection, and facilitated interviews and induction of selected personnel.
Town of View Royal Police Review, BC
perivale + taylor conducted a comprehensive review of the level of service and issues concerning the potential range of police service models and services available to provide a community-oriented police service.
