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2002 Award Winners (Top of Page)
The Department of Justice, in collaboration with the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, is pleased to present the winner, runners-up, and nominees for the third annual Minister of Justice National Youth Justice Policing Award. The Award recognizes the efforts of police officers who undertake their work in a manner that reflects, promotes, and is consistent with the spirit and goals of the government's initiative to renew youth justice in Canada. This initiative is based on three key directions:
- To prevent crime by addressing the circumstances underlying a young person's offending behaviour;
- To rehabilitate young persons who commit offences and reintegrate them into society; and
- To ensure that a young person is subject to meaningful consequences for his or her offence.
The following factors were taken into account in selecting the winner and runners up:
- Innovation and creativity in dealing with youth who have come in conflict with the law.
- The development and/or effective use of one or more of the following:
- police discretion at the front end of the youth justice process;
- conferencing as a means of assisting in decision-making throughout one or more parts of the youth justice process;
- community-based alternatives to the formal court process or custody; and
- rehabilitation and reintegration of youth through positive police/youth activities.
- The accomplishment of one or more of the following goals:
- fostering respect for societal values;
- emphasizing responsibility to the victim and the community;
- helping young people understand the impact of their actions;
- >allowing young persons to make the connection between the offence and its consequences;
- encouraging the involvement of parents, families and the community in the rehabilitation and reintegration of youth; and
- assisting particularly disadvantaged groups or communities; and
- increasing community involvement in the youth justice system.
- Efforts by police to assist children under the age of twelve who offend.
For this year's award, 24 nominations were received from police services, community groups, and individuals across Canada. This booklet celebrates the efforts of all the nominees, and informs others in the police and wider community about their exemplary achievements.
Winner (Top of Page)
Constable Jim Olsen
Lethbridge Police Service
Certificates of Distinction
Constable Greg Ericson
RCMP, Turtle Mountain Detachment
Corporal Al Vance
Regina Police Service
Corporal Jim Pratt
Regina Police Service
Constable Gerry Sonier
Regina Police Service
Staff Sergeant Scott McLean
Niagara Regional Police Service
Honourable Mentions
Constable Dan Lewis
Cape Breton Regional Police Service
Constable Mike MacDonald
Cape Breton Regional Police Service
Constable Wayne Pendergast
Cape Breton Regional Police Service
Constable Tom Ripley
Cape Breton Regional Police Service
Constable Nathalie Legros
Service de police de la ville de Montreal
NOMINEES for 2002 Award (Top of Page)
(by police service, in alphabetical order)
Sergeants Paul Trivett, Brian Therrien, and Cathy Burns;
Staff Sergeants Glenn Trivett, George Couchie, and Terry Bell
Anishinabek Police Service, Ontario Provincial Police, RCMP
Constable Ian Jarvis
Belleville Police Service
Constables Dan Lewis, Mike MacDonald, Wayne Pendergast And Tom Ripley (Honourable Mention)
Cape Breton Regional Police Service
Corporal Leonard Nolan
Central Saanich Police Service
Constable Gary Clow
Charlottetown City Police Department
Constable Jim Poulin
Delta Police Service
Constables David Ingrassia, Denise Lanthier and George Sarnelli
Hamilton Police
Constable Jim Olsen (Winner)
Lethbridge Police Service
Staff Seargant Scott McLean (Certificate of Distinction)
Niagara Regional Police Service
Detective Inspector Anthony Cooper
Ontario Provincial Police
Constable Carol Kautz
RCMP, Surrey Detachment
Constable Greg Ericson (Certificate of Distinction)
RCMP, Turtle Mountain Detachment
Corporal Al Vance, Corporal Jim Pratt, and Constable Gerry Sonier
(Certificate of Distinction)
Regina Police Service
Constables Glenn Moores, Georgina Short, Doug Barrett,
and Brad Butler
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
Constable Larry Lockwood
Saskatoon Police Service
Laval Brassard
Service de police de Chicoutimi
Constable Maurice Leboeuf
Service de police de la ville de Longueuil
Constable Mélanie Martineau
Service de police de la ville de Montréal
Constable Nathalie Legros (Honourable Mention)
Service de police de la ville de Montréal
Commander Pierre Caumartin
Service de police de la ville de Montréal
Constable Marc André Arsenault
Sûreté De Québec
Constable Deborah Strand, Sergeant Darryl Goetz and Lee Fitzpatrick
Waterloo Regional Police Service
NOMINEES (Top of Page)
Sergeants Paul Trivett, Brian Therrien, and Cathy Burns;
Staff Sergeants Glenn Trivett, George Couchie, and Terry Bell
Anishinabek Police Service, Ontario Provincial Police, RCMP
Police officers are helping First Nations youth in the North Bay area adjust to off-reserve schooling through the positive teachings of First Nations traditions. The "Walking the Path" program is integrated into the school curriculum of elementary schools in the Sturgeon Falls and North Bay areas. Police officers, teachers, social workers, health care providers, and Native elders teach native and non-native students the importance of good self-esteem and healthy community growth. Activities such as an interactive mask-making exercise identify issues of self-concept and self-esteem. Seminars delivered as part of the "Healthy Living" program help "at-risk" teenagers deal with issues like abuse and violence. Both the "Walking the Path" and "Healthy Living" programs seek to reduce crime caused by lack of self-concept and self-esteem.
Contact Person: Sergeants Paul Trivett, Brian Therrien, and Cathy Burns;
Staff Sergeants Glenn Trivett, George Couchie, and Terry Bell
(705) 329-6255
Constable Ian Jarvis
Belleville Police Service
Concerned about the increase in drug use in the town of Belleville, Ontario, Constable Ian Jarvis developed a program aimed at getting local high school students to "just say no". Working closely with the community and local high school administrations, Constable Jarvis organized the PRIZE (Proactive, Reactive, Information, Zero tolerance) program, a key community link in the battle against drugs. The PRIZE program consists of one-hour presentations intended to show students the harsh reality of consequences arising from drug abuse. This program also facilitates counselling programs for those involved with or at risk of becoming involved with drugs. Case conferences are also held with all community partners to ensure drug users receive the necessary assistance during the rehabilitation process.
Contact person: Constable Ian Jarvis
(613) 966-0882
Constables Dan Lewis, Mike MacDonald, Wayne Pendergast AND Tom Ripley
Cape Breton Regional Police Service
See the description of Constables Dan Lewis, Mike MacDonald, Wayne Pendergast, and Tom Ripley in the "Hounorable Mentions" section.
Corporal Leonard Nolan
Central Saanich Police Service (Top of Page)
As liaison officer for local schools in Saanichton, B.C., Corporal Leonard Nolan has developed a close relationship with youth while retaining a position of respect and authority. His daily school visits and ability to mingle with youth have fostered a remarkable level of trust with the high school students in particular. For example, high school students requested he act as master of ceremonies for their school's 2001 Remembrance Day services. Corporal Nolan also performs regular investigations of incidents occurring on the school grounds and conducts substance abuse and anti-bullying lectures.
Corporal Nolan's interaction with students, staff, and parents has led to a new appreciation for the diverse roles of police officers. It has also led to a positive reversal of students' attitudes towards police officers in general.
Contact person: Corporal Leonard Nolan
(250) 652-4441
Constable Gary Clow
Charlottetown City Police Department
Constable Gary Clow runs a police academy in Charlottetown, and it's just for kids! Every year, local chapters of Big Brothers and Big Sisters choose 13 children at risk of getting into trouble with the law to participate in Constable Clow's Kids n' Kops program. For five days, children ages 9-14 learn what it's really like to be a police officer at the local police station. Police officers also give presentations on drug awareness, self-esteem building, and teach the participants how to make positive choices. In the afternoon, the children participate in recreational activities and learn how to interact positively with police officers. Constable Clow has worked hard to expand both the length of the program and the level of involvement of police officers in the program.
Contact person: Constable Gary Clow
(902) 629-4065
Constable Jim Poulin
Delta Police Service
Constable Jim Poulin's Kids 4 Success Kamp promotes healthy physical and emotional changes for children in need of guidance. The camp teaches children how to achieve positive life goals through team building, goal-setting, and self-esteem building workshops. Like all fun camps, Kids 4 Success Kamp has a wide range of recreational activities, like archery and fishing. Constable Poulin not only organized the funding and programming for the overnight camp, but was an active participant in various activities and theme days while the camp was in session (he even dressed up as Santa Claus!). He also worked closely with Delta Youth Services to make the camp a success. By being a positive role model, Constable Poulin helps guide young people both at the camp and in the community.
Contact person: Constable Jim Poulin
(604) 946-4411
Constables David Ingrassia, Denise Lanthier, and George Sarnelli
Hamilton Police
Constables Ingrassia, Lanthier, and Sarnelli decided it was time to give the youth of Hamilton, Ontario, a safe and drug-free hangout. They were tired of dispersing youth from local parking lots and youth were tired of having nowhere else to go. Along with local students, the constables produced a video outlining the concept of a youth drop-in spot, which they presented to local business and community groups. They then came up with the idea for "The Square."
"The Square" was a fenced-in space at a mall parking lot open to youth on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights for six weeks in the summer of 2001. The officers ensured the youth, along with community volunteers, were involved in all parts of the planning and implementation process. Local youth organized fooz ball tournaments, break dancing contests and helped set up and tear down equipment in the space. Constables Ingrassia, Lanthier, and Sarnelli have also devoted hours of their personal time to the project.
Contact person: Constable David Ingrassia, Constable Denise Lanthier, or Constable George Sarnelli
(905) 546-4925
The Lethbridge Police Service's educational programs for local youth have evolved to meet the needs of the community. Since 1997, the ALERT (Assisted Learning Environment Response Team) program has been helping "at-risk" youth choose and practice safe and healthy lifestyles. It is a partnership of the police service, local school boards, and regional health and family services. The program was expanded in the fall of 2000 when the C-Smart Program was introduced. The C-Smart program teaches students in grades 6 and 7 about proper conflict resolution, cultural sensitivity, and maintaining positive relationships.
The Alternative Dispute Resolutions program was initiated as an alternative to formal court proceedings the year 2001. As part of this program, trained constables use community conferencing to help resolve issues between the victim and offender. The ALERT, C-Smart, and Alternative Dispute Resolutions programs are all designed to support local youth through education and preventative intervention.
Contact Person: Sergeant Darcy Murray
(403) 330-5035
Constable Jim Olsen
Lethbridge Police Service (Top of Page)
See the description of Constable Jim Olsen in the "Winner" section.
Staff Sergeant Scott McLean
Niagara Regional Police Service
See the description of Staff Sergeant Scott McLean in the "Certificates of Distinction" section.
Detective Inspector Anthony Cooper
Ontario Provincial Police
Detective Inspector Anthony Cooper has received praise for developing a protocol dealing with school violence for Northeastern Ontario. The goal of the protocol is to develop and maintain a safe and violence-free school environment through education and counselling programs. Among other things, the Ontario North East Region Police and School Protocol encourages victims to report incidences of school violence. Detective Inspector Cooper displayed excellent mediation skills when creating consistent policies between diverse police agencies and school boards.
This protocol has served as a template throughout the province of Ontario, and has also been used by agencies in other countries.
Contact person: Detective Inspector Anthony Cooper
(705) 475-2600
Since August 2000, members of operation TARGET (Together Accepting Responsibility Giving Enhanced education Towards youth) have been teaching youth about better lifestyle choices. Operation TARGET is a collaborative effort of health clinics, police services, and youth-related organizations. Members of these agencies travel to isolated communities in Northern Saskatchewan and address community problems by giving presentations to youth in grades 7 through 12. The presentations cover topics such as drug addiction, gangs, bullying, sexually transmitted diseases, and sexual abuse. These critical presentations encourage youth to make positive life choices by helping them understand the impact of their actions.
Contact Person: Inspector Chuck Orem
(306) 780-7763
Constable Carol Kautz
RCMP, Surrey Detachment
As Constable Carol Kautz knows, lessons about good choices don't have to be boring. In the year 2000, she began organizing the production of a fun and instructive crime prevention booklet for children in grade 2. The main character of the booklet is Captain C, a superhero who teaches children how to be careful, cautious, cooperative, considerate, caring, and courageous. As children complete the booklet's games and puzzles, they learn why activities involving shoplifting, graffiti, and wilful damage are wrong. The booklet also deals with issues of the new millennium, like chatting safely with strangers on the Internet.
Before starting production of the booklet, Constable Kautz conducted extensive research at local schools in Surrey, B.C., to determine what kinds of activities and characters the children wanted to see in the booklet. She also spent many hours organizing funding for the project. For her efforts in creating the Captain C and the C-Kids booklet, Constable Kautz has received an RCMP commendation and a unit citation.
Contact person: Constable Carol Kautz
(604) 599-0502
Constable Greg Ericson
RCMP, Turtle Mountain Detachment
See the description of Constable Greg Ericson in the "Certificates of Distinction" section.
Corporals Al Vance & Jim Pratt, Constable Gerry Sonier
Regina Police Service
See the description of Corporal Al Vance, Corporal Kim Pratt, and Constable Gerry Sonier in the "Certificates of Distinction" section.
Constables Glenn Moores, Georgina Short, Doug Barrett, AND Brad Butler
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
Officers of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary are helping children get rid of that "meanie" bug! As part of the STRIVE (Students Taking Responsibility in Violence Education) anti-bullying program, police officers teach students in kindergarten through grade 6 that bullying is wrong. They use videos entitled "A Bad Case of the Meanies" and "Don't Pick on Me!" to show students how to stand up to bullies without using violence. Students in grades 7 and 8 watch testimonials from those whose lives have been severely affected by school violence. Since 2001, officers have been striving to reduce school violence by spreading anti-bullying messages to over 9000 students in Newfoundland.
Contact person: Constable Glenn Moores, Constable Georgina Short, Constable Doug Barrett, or Constable Brad Butler
(709) 729-8000
Constable Larry Lockwood
Saskatoon Police Service (Top of Page)
McNab Park, a low-income area segregated from many services and facilities, was called the "Forgotten Community" of Saskatoon. Local youth were getting into mischief as a way to relieve boredom. Constable Larry Lockwood, having worked the district that contained McNab Park for several years, decided to solve this problem. In 2001, he met with local businesses and community associations and initiated the creation of a community centre. The community centre's supervised activities encourage youth to devote their time to positive, rather than criminal, activity. The centre also provides one meal a day for underprivileged children. Constable Lockwood has spent countless volunteer hours developing this project and much of his own time gaining public support.
>The McNab Park Project has been awarded a grant from the National Strategy on Community Safety and Crime Prevention Business Action Program.
Contact Person: Constable Larry Lockwood
(306) 975-8300
Laval Brassard
Service de police de Chicoutimi
Through the delivery of the RISC program, Laval Brassard has been helping community members intervene within 72 hours of a youth committing a wrongful act. Police and community mediators participating in RISC ensure young offenders understand the impact of their actions. This is done through the quick implementation of community service work or mediation sessions as an alternative to the court system. As part of the RISC program, police officers also give presentations to children in grade 6 on topics such as drugs, violence, and the law. All aspects of this program help reduce the recidivism rate and are instrumental in crime prevention in Chicoutimi Quebec.
Contact Person: Laval Brassard
(418) 698-3300
Constable Maurice Leboeuf
Service de police de la ville de Longueuil
As a school liaison officer, Constable Maurice Leboeuf has broken down barriers between police, youth, and parents through the development of positive relationships. Drawing from his 20 years of experience as a speaker in local schools, the self-proclaimed "Maurice la Police" recently established a series of presentations on drug abuse as part of the Prisme program. Through his visibility at schools, he is able to improve attitudes towards police officers not only at schools, but in other areas of the community as well. Constable Leboeuf has also worked hard to encourage victims to report crimes and has facilitated many mediation sessions between victims and youth who have committed wrongful acts.
Contact: Constable Maurice Leboeuf
(450) 445-7815
Constable Mélanie Martineau
Service de police de la ville de Montréal
Constable Mélanie Martineau is helping children make responsible and safe decisions in a very big way! With a group of high school students, she spent several months creating a giant Snakes-and-Ladders-style game for young schoolchildren. To win, teams must answer questions about laws, road safety, and responsible behaviour correctly. The game is so big that the players use themselves as pieces! Under the supervision of Constable Martineau and another police officer, up to two classes can play the game at once. This encourages children to develop a good sense of teamwork and also fosters positive relationships between children and the police. The highly interactive nature of the game helps children retain important information about rules and laws.
Contact person: Constable Mélanie Martineau
(514) 280-0330
Constable Nathalie Legros
Service de police de la ville de Montréal
See a description of Constable Nathalie Legros in the "Honourable Mentions" section.
Commander Pierre Caumartin
Service de police de la ville de Montréal
Police officers and teachers are putting Montreal schoolchildren to the test! Commander Pierre Caumartin, with the help of civilians Gilles Sanschagrin and Jacques Quintal, created a series of multiple-choice questions designed to teach children how to make responsible choices. The questions are grouped in different booklets according to level of difficulty, and are distributed to students ages 6 to 15 in schools throughout the city. The questions test their knowledge of rules and laws they encounter every day, and include questions like: what would do if you found a needle on the ground? The student who gets the highest score in the class wins a prize. An in-depth answer booklet was also created to help teachers further explain why it is important to make certain choices.
This unique program has won many awards of distinction and has strengthened partnerships between the Montreal police service and local schools.
Contact person: Commander Pierre Caumartin
(514) 280-2000
Constable Marc André Arsenault
Sûreté de Québec
Constable Marc André Arsenault knew there was a better way of dealing with complaints of youth skateboarding in parking lots than handing out a $42 fine. After discussing the problem with local youth in Ste. Anne de Beaupré, Quebec, he lobbied the mayor and local businesses for support in establishing a place where young people could skateboard without disturbing local businesses. Arsenault got enough funding from community groups and businesses to launch a full-scale skateboard park at the local arena for the summer of 2001.
Once youth were able to practice their favourite sport safely in a place they could call their own, complaints to police about skateboarders greatly subsided.
Contact person: Constable Marc André Arsenault
(418) 827-4545
Constable Deborah Strand and Sergeant Darryl Goetz, and Lee Fitzpatrick
Waterloo Regional Police Service (Top of Page)
In the year 2000, residents of rural townships near Waterloo, Ontario, saw an alarming increase in heroin use; up to 60 youths in the area were using heroin, and in a single month, 15 area youths suffering from heroin overdoses and addictions were admitted into a detoxification centre.
To deal with this problem, Director of Community Resources Lee Fitzpatrick, Constable Deb Strand, and Sergeant Darryl Goetz set the community in motion. They planned a series of meetings for students, teachers, and parents, and facilitated the creation of groups to develop a drug abuse prevention strategy. The Youth Group, led by a recovering heroin addict and ten area youth, assisted in the organization of drug awareness presentations for grade 7 and 8 students. This group also created CLEAN (Community Link Empowered Against Narcotics), a support group aimed at helping parents identify the early stages of drug addiction. Members of the local police also directed their efforts to cutting off the supply of heroin. The combined efforts of the community and police led to a great decline in drug abuse in the area.
Contact person: Constable Deborah Strand or Sergeant Darryl Goetz
(519) 653-7700
