Stephen Harrison

This answer seems incorrect. Rejected financial analyst position is back, but they're calling it a "reclassification." "Electrification of the fleet," rejected as discretionary, is also mentioned. More ambiguous, there are probably also discretionary reserve transfers for retirements, also rejected.

Ordered Investigation - Requested by Department OPCC 2024-25233 Upon request from the Victoria Police Department (VicPD), the Commissioner ordered an investigation into the conduct of a VicPD member. It was reported that after an affected person had been arrested and placed in handcuffs on the ground, the member used force and struck the affected person’s head against the ground. Allegation 1 The member intentionally or recklessly used unnecessary force on the affected person in the performance of their duties. DISCIPLINARY/CORRECTIVE MEASURE Verbal reprimand Disciplinary Process – Prehearing Conference At the conclusion of the investigation, the Discipline Authority found that the member appeared to have committed misconduct. The Discipline Authority determined that that force used was unreasonable and disproportionate in the circumstances. A prehearing conference was offered and accepted. The Prehearing Conference Authority classified the misconduct as moderate, but noted the member expressed remorse and regret for their inappropriate actions. The OPCC reviewed the proposed disciplinary/corrective measures and determined that further review was not required and the discipline imposed was appropriate in the circumstances.

A VicPD officer got a verbal reprimand for slamming someone's head into the ground after they were in handcuffs. I did some reporting on VicPD's use of force on people in handcuffs here. www.needsmorespikes.com/blog/use-of-... VicPD is trying to suppress releasing future use of force datasets. #yyj

OPCC029 Discreditable Conduct Closed: July 26, 1999 A school principal complained about the conduct of a school liaison officer after receiving reports of inappropriate conduct during school events. The complainant listed thirteen allegations, all of which were substantiated by the investigator. The constable was removed from school liaison duties and received disciplinary measures. The chief constable gave the constable a written reprimand. The factors considered by the chief constable included: The constable was a school liaison officer interacting with young students at the time of the incidents and the impact of the constable's conduct on the students; The constable voluntarily requested a transfer from the school liaison department; The constable's acknowledgement that he had exercised poor judgement; and The constable had no previous disciplinary record. OPCC029 Discreditable Conduct Closed: July 26, 1999 A school principal complained about the conduct of a school liaison officer after receiving reports of inappropriate conduct during school events. The complainant listed thirteen allegations, all of which were substantiated by the investigator. The constable was removed from school liaison duties and received disciplinary measures. The chief constable gave the constable a written reprimand. The factors considered by the chief constable included: The constable was a school liaison officer interacting with young students at the time of the incidents and the impact of the constable's conduct on the students; The constable voluntarily requested a transfer from the school liaison department; The constable's acknowledgement that he had exercised poor judgement; and The constable had no previous disciplinary record.

I was reminded of this old report where the OPCC noted 13 substantiated allegations of misconduct for whatever this SLO was doing in 1999 that constituted "inappropriate conduct during school events." There are even fewer details in these old reports, including that the department wasn't disclosed.

Cop city, Vancouver Island? Meeting adjourns, returning to in camera discussion.

Last item is "Letter from Township of Esquimalt to the Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General re Support for VicPD’s proposal to establish Satellite JI Program." [The letter is probably on Esquimalt's site, but isn't attached here]. Alto: also sent "an equally gushing letter."

Motion passes.

Faoro: "this needs to be discussed." Says sometimes municipalities "may forget" that providing policing is one of their core responsibilities. [it takes up like a quarter of municipal budgets, what are you talking about]

Hayes motion: Board reiterate previous position that four core municipalities better served by a regional police force, and requesting that province look into it.

Alto: All four mayors agreed to provide additional information to province on their interests. "It appeared that the province is interested in receiving this information." Police boards have been asked to express their opinion; believes VicPD board on record supporting regionalization.

[Victoria, Esquimalt, Oak Bay, and Saanich mayors]

Alto: Talks about mayors meeting with province about considering the future of policing/regional policing and "greater integration." Mayors agreed there would need to be discussion of governance, public engagement, and fiscal impacts and ensure "similar or improved levels of service."

Deputy chief update: Talks about submission to establish a satellite police training operation on the island. Waiting to hear back.

Wilson: Mentions upcoming Thursday budget presentation to Victoria council.

Wilson: Says their "strategic planning process is well underway." [is that the process they're asking for $100,000 for in 2026? Seems like another thing they've started before asking for the money]

Wilson: Says they've had positive feedback from people seeing lots of police out and about 'without any additional resources.' [Seems like they've achieved their results without hiring those 9 more 'beat' officers, then]

On to update from Wilson. Welcomes VicPD's new comms director [I think]. Says they've hired a retired officer under their new policy to hire retired officers.

BC Association of Police Boards update from Hayes. Update coming next month. Says "national training modules" for police boards have been completed and will be released next year.

Faoro on new policing regulations, including code of conduct and meeting requirements. Notes he sent them around again to board this morning. Says "we are compliant." [this is only the first time they've met the requirement to post their agenda on time]

[and for clarity, pay councillors six figures, and abolish the police and police board]

No declarations of conflict of interest. [On that, at a previous meeting the police board voted themselves raises while declaring no conflicts. I point that out only to compare it to the outrage when it was suggested councillors might do the same] Alto is adding "regional policing" as new business.

Direct link to stream is here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPLX...

None of this will come up at the meeting, but it's newly released, and if you want to see what police are up to, check it out. Again, a warning: it's a hard and infuriating read. opcc.bc.ca/wp-content/u...

Ordered Investigation - Requested by Department OPCC 2024-25233 Upon request from the Victoria Police Department (VicPD), the Commissioner ordered an investigation into the conduct of a VicPD member. It was reported that after an affected person had been arrested and placed in handcuffs on the ground, the member used force and struck the affected person’s head against the ground. Allegation 1 The member intentionally or recklessly used unnecessary force on the affected person in the performance of their duties. DISCIPLINARY/CORRECTIVE MEASURE Verbal reprimand Disciplinary Process – Prehearing Conference At the conclusion of the investigation, the Discipline Authority found that the member appeared to have committed misconduct. The Discipline Authority determined that that force used was unreasonable and disproportionate in the circumstances. A prehearing conference was offered and accepted. The Prehearing Conference Authority classified the misconduct as moderate, but noted the member expressed remorse and regret for their inappropriate actions. The OPCC reviewed the proposed disciplinary/corrective measures and determined that further review was not required and the discipline imposed was appropriate in the circumstances.

A VicPD officer got a verbal reprimand for slamming someone's head into the ground after they were in handcuffs. I did some reporting on VicPD's use of force on people in handcuffs here. www.needsmorespikes.com/blog/use-of-... VicPD is trying to suppress releasing future use of force datasets. #yyj

Victoria Police Department Ordered Investigation – Initiated by PCC OPCC 2023-23143 After receiving information from the Victoria Police Department (VicPD), the Commissioner initiated an investigation into a member who utilized a police vehicle to stop an individual who was riding an electric cycle. According to information received from the department, the driver of the electric cycle was observed committing a Motor Vehicle Act offence. The member attempted to initiate a traffic stop and used their police vehicle to make contact with the rear wheel of the individual’s cycle. Allegation 1 The member inappropriately used a police vehicle as an intermediate force option. DISCIPLINARY/CORRECTIVE MEASURE 1-day suspension Disciplinary Process – Prehearing Conference At the conclusion of the investigation, the Discipline Authority found that the member appeared to have committed misconduct. A prehearing conference was offered and accepted. The Prehearing Conference Authority noted that while the member was in the lawful execution of their duties, the decision to use a police vehicle as an intermediate force option to take an individual into custody was not justified. The Prehearing Conference Authority also noted that the member’s neglect of duty was at the lower end of misconduct, as they had neglected administrative aspects of their reporting but had recorded their use of force and been fulsome in describing their actions. The OPCC reviewed the proposed disciplinary/corrective measures and determined that further review was not required and the discipline imposed was appropriate in the circumstances.

Here we learn that the VicPD officer who decided to do a PIT maneuver on someone on their e-bike, dislocating his shoulder and putting him in hospital, was suspended for one day. www.needsmorespikes.com/blog/police-... #yyj

Upon request from the Vancouver Police Department (VPD), the Commissioner ordered an investigation into the conduct of a VPD member. It was reported that the member attended a high school to provide a presentation on policing, following which the member exchanged emails with a female student regarding a career in policing. After the student had graduated high school, the two became engaged in an intimate relationship. The investigation showed that the member had lied to the female about their age and was verbally and emotionally abusive towards her. The member developed an inappropriate relationship with the female which included the member’s behaviour towards the female during their relationship. MISCONDUCT Discreditable Conduct Conduct that discredits the department DISCIPLINARY MEASURE Dismissal Date of Incident: 2018-2022 Process At the conclusion of the investigation, the Discipline Authority found that the member appeared to have committed misconduct. No prehearing conference was offered and as a result, the matter proceeded to a discipline proceeding where the member admitted the allegation. The member resigned from the VPD before the conclusion of the discipline proceeding. In arriving at the appropriate disciplinary or corrective measures, the Discipline Authority noted the seriousness of the misconduct, that the member was in a clear position of trust, influence, and authority and would have significant influence over the female’s career aspirations. The Discipline Authority also noted the abusive and demeaning behaviour was shown to be sustained throughout the relationship rather than limited to a single outburst, and that the member kept the relationship hidden, indicating he understood the relationship was inappropriate. The member did not request a review of the disciplinary decision. The OPCC reviewed these findings and determined that further review was not required and that the discipline imposed was appropriate in the circumstances.

“a [VPD] member attended a high school to provide a presentation on policing, following which the member exchanged emails with a female student regarding a career in policing. After the student had graduated high school, the two became engaged in an intimate relationship”
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Ordered Investigation – Requested by Department OPCC 2023-23290 Upon request from the Vancouver Police Department (VPD), the Commissioner ordered an investigation into the conduct of a VPD member. It was reported that the member attended a high school to provide a presentation on policing, following which the member exchanged emails with a female student regarding a career in policing. After the student had graduated high school, the two became engaged in an intimate relationship. The investigation showed that the member had lied to the female about their age and was verbally and emotionally abusive towards her. Allegation 1 The member developed an inappropriate relationship with the female which included the member’s behaviour towards the female during their relationship. Disciplinary/corrective measure: Dismissal Disciplinary Process – Discipline Proceeding At the conclusion of the investigation, the Discipline Authority found that the member appeared to have committed misconduct. No prehearing conference was offered and as a result, the matter proceeded to a discipline proceeding where the member admitted the allegation. The member resigned from the VPD before the conclusion of the discipline proceeding. In arriving at the appropriate disciplinary or corrective measures, the Discipline Authority noted the seriousness of the misconduct, that the member was in a clear position of trust, influence, and authority and would have significant influence over the female’s career aspirations. The Discipline Authority also noted the abusive and demeaning behaviour was shown to be sustained throughout the relationship rather than limited to a single outburst, and that the member kept the relationship hidden, indicating he understood the relationship was inappropriate. The member did not request a review of the disciplinary decision. The OPCC reviewed these findings and determined that further review was not required and that the discipline imposed was appropriate in the cir…

Will pick up posting at 5:00. For a bad read, the OPCC's annual report of substantiated complaints is up. Here a Vancouver officer gave a presentation at a school, then entered an "inappropriate" and "abusive" relationship with a student post-graduation. Cops in schools. opcc.bc.ca/wp-content/u...

VicPD's budget stinks — Needs More Spikes VicPD wants an $11 million, 14% budget increase in 2026. Here is my message to council outlining some of the ways VicPD’s budget is harmful and unnecessary, and where to start cutting.

Councils show a poor understanding of what keeps communities safe when they pump up VicPD's budget each year. Will councils cut anything this time, including the financial analyst rejected by the province that VicPD snuck back in in a footnote? Who knows! www.needsmorespikes.com/blog/2025/11...

Line graph titled VicPD police board budget vs. inflation. Orange line showing inflation appears to hold mostly steady, going from $100,000 in 2023 to $117,000 in 2026. The police board budget goes from $103,000 in 2023 to $157,000 in 2024, to $203,000 in 2025, to $359,000 in 2026.

I will note that the police board wants Victoria and Esquimalt to give the board itself $359,000 next year, including $100,000 for “strategic planning” that they barely try to justify, and a $259,000 base budget that itself will have gone up $156,000 in three years unless councillors intervene.

VICTORIA & ESQUIMALT POLICE BOARD In-Camera Meeting Agenda November 18, 2025 at 3:00pm Boardroom & Zoom 1. AGENDA a. Adoption of the In-Camera Agenda of November 18, 2025 s. 69(2a,b,c,d) 2. STANDING ITEMS a. Declarations of Conflict of Interest Pg. 1 b. Adoption of the In-Camera Minutes of October 21, 2025 s. 69(2,a,b,c,d) c. Board Chair Update s. 69(2,a,b,c,d) d. Committees Update s. 69(2,a,b,c,d) e. Chief Constable Update s. 69(2,a,b,c,d) f. Deputy Chief Constables Update s. 69(2,a,b,c,d) 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Service or Policy Update (Insp. Brown) s. 69(2,d) b. 2026 Budget Discussion (CC. Wilson) s. 69 (2,d) 4. RISE & REPORT (when applicable)

Victoria council will be asking VicPD questions about its draft $90 million budget on Thursday. Before today’s public meeting, Wilson led a “2026 budget discussion” with the police board.

VICTORIA & ESQUIMALT POLICE BOARD Public Meeting Agenda Nov 18, 2025 at 5:00pm Boardroom & Zoom 1. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT a. Territorial Acknowledgement 2. STANDING ITEMS a. Declarations of Conflict of Interest b. Adoption of the Public Agenda of November 18, 2025 Pg. 1 c. Adoption of the Public Minutes of October 21, 2025 d. Board Chair Update e. Committees Update f. Board Member Engagement Update g. BC Association of Police Boards (BCAPB) and Canadian Association of Police Governance (CAPG) Update - Chair Hayes h. Chief Constable Update i. Deputy Chief Constables Update 3. NEW BUSINESS 4. CORRESPONDENCE (Information Only) a. Letter from Township of Esquimalt to the Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General re Support for VicPD’s proposal to establish Satellite JI Program 5. RISE & REPORT (when applicable)

There’s a #yyj police board meeting at 5:00 pm. Will follow along here. It’s the first time VicPD met the legal requirement to post the agenda a week in advance. Maybe the trade-off was “put nothing in there.” Agenda: vicpd.ca/wp-content/u... Stream: www.youtube.com/channel/UCKK... #vicpdboard 🧵