SPEAKER: TODD ROLLAUER CHIEF, DURHAM REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
Past President David Andrews introduced Police Chief Todd Rollauer. Chief Rollauer is retiring effective March 31st, 2023 so this will be his last presentation to us as Chief. 35 Years of Service.
Chief Rollauer presented the current trends and opportunities in Durham policing
Body Worn Cameras - Three year phase-in started in 2021. The challenge is the staffing to collect and store the data.
Courtice Court Fire - The facility was destroyed by fire in July 2022. A lot of evidence was lost. Divisions who had been working from the location were displaced. A new facility is under construction in Clarington to be completed 2024/25.
Snapshot: Violent Crime - Robbery is down, but Assault Level One is up. The data will be released to the public for information. The data helps with planning and decision making
Crisis Call Diversion Unit - Mental health and addictions workers are being integrated into the call centers to assist with call direction. DRPS has 5 nurses who travel with officers. These nurses have been called to help with staff shortages but are currently back working with the Police Services.
Cyber Crime Unit - Deals with sophisticated criminal activity. Officers with advanced training in identifying and recognizing such crimes (crypto, etc.)
DRPS Strategic Plan - Are conducting a Community Survey and will hold public town hall meetings. Welcoming community input www.drps.ca/survey
Citizens’ Academies - Has been running a number of weeks. Participants learn about policing and the justice system.
Police Appreciation Dinner & Awards Night (PADAN) - Had been on hold for two years. Raises money for community programs. Awards were given to officers to recognize extraordinary service.
Members had a number of questions for the Chief.
Past District Governor Ted Morrison thanked Chief Rollauer.
Past-President Dave closed the meeting at 8.16 pm.
Meeting finished at 8:16 PM
MORE INFORMATION ON THESE AND OTHER ROTARY EVENTS
NOV 2 – BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AT 7:00 PM
NOV 5 – BINGO – RED BARN – Evening - 5 PM – Team # 1 – Linda Porritt, Ted Morrison, Robbie Larocque, and Lennis Trotter
NOV 5 – KIDS AGAINST HUNGER 9 AM TO 1 PM – JUBILEE PAVILLION, OSHAWA
with Oshawa, Whitby, Whitby-Sunrise , and Courtice Rotary Clubs. Volunteers needed at 7:30 am to help set up.
NOV 8 – Regular Weekly Meeting – 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM . Oshawa Golf Club
- Speaker: ROTARY FOUNDATION MONTH – TED MORRISON
NOV 9, 16 AND 23 – Rotary Leadership Institute – PART THREE – 3 Zoom meetings - 6 pm to 8 pm - each of the three nights. (You must have taken PART ONE and TWO before you can take PART THREE) Register TODAY: https://rotary7070.org/event/copy-of--district-7070-rli-part-3-feb--10th--17th--and-24th--2021/
NOV 13 – Deadline for order Hams . Get your orders to Ted Morrison.
NOV 15 – Regular Weekly Meeting – 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM . Oshawa Golf Club – CLUB ASSEMBLY / ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF OSHAWA-PARKWOOD (INCLUDING THE ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 2022-23) AND THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF OSHAWA- PARKWOOD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
NOV 17 – Night of a Thousand Dinners – Canadian landmine Foundation - hosted by the Rotary Club of Oshawa at the Officers mess of the Ontario Regiment, Simcoe & Richmond Streets. Refreshments at 6 pm . Dinner at 7 pm. Cost $100.00 per person. Please join The Rotary Club of Oshawa for this year's dinner on November 17, 2022 (Cash bar at 6:00 pm followed by Dinner at 7:00 pm in the Officer's Mess, The Armouries of The Ontario Regiment, Simcoe Street, Oshawa.) This year's distinguished speaker will be Dr Alistair Edgar, President of the Canadian Landmines Foundation and a professor at Wilfrid Laurier University. He will bring a world wide view given that he has flown over a million miles on humanitarian issues. Ticket price for a wonderful meal in genteel surroundings is $100 with a tax receipt for the amount above cost. Reserve your spot through Past District Governor, Ron Dick ( ron@rrdfsi.ca ) or Gordon Dowsley (gdowsley@yahoo.com 905-576-3636). Internet transfer payments can be made through OshawaRotaryClub@rogers.com Please indicate landmines dinner.
NOV 18 – Rotary Club of Cobourg 100 th Anniversary Lunch. Cost $50.00 per person.
NOV 19 – District 7070 Rotary Foundation Seminar – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm - Durham Shriners Banquet Hall
1626 Simcoe St N, Oshawa, ON L1G 4X9. This is your opportunity to learn a great deal of information about your Foundation. Learn how money is raised and where it goes. Learn about District grants, what they are used for and how to apply. Learn about Global grants , what they are used for and how to apply. Become Qualified as a club to apply for both District and Global grants. Register here: https://rotary7070.org/event/rotary-district-7070-foundation-seminar/
NOV 20 – Deadline for order Cakes. Get your orders to Ted Morrison.
NOV 22 – Regular Weekly Meeting – 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM . Oshawa Golf Club
- Speaker: Oshawa Rotarian Emmy Iheme – 2023 Ontario Passport
Games Feb 3-5, 2023 (see: https://www.durham.ca/en/news/durham-region-selected-to-host-2023-ontario-parasport-games.aspx) (see also: https://cmswebsolutions.com/our-work/durham-region-2019-ontario-parasport-games/)
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