Kevin Fudge

The meeting included discussions and presentations on various topics, including the Saint John Police Force's Five Year Strategic Plan 2021-2026, which focuses on community policing, financial sustainability, operational efficiency, and improving the force's brand. The board also reviewed and filed the Internal Monthly Report for March 2022, unaudited financial results for both the Board and the Police Force as of March 31, 2022, and the operating budget for the Police Force as of December 31, 2021. Additionally, they discussed the Public Safety Communication Centre's (PSCC) financial results and operating budget, and reviewed the Highlights of Monthly Activity Report for March 2022.

The Saint John Board of Police Commissioners meeting included a presentation on the Violence Against Women Advocate Case Review (VACR) and its partnership with the Saint John Police Force. The board also discussed the Internal Monthly Report for January 2022, which included data on complaints, correspondences, grievances, calls for service, incident reports, violent crimes, property crimes, mental health-related calls, arrests, impaired driving incidents, motor vehicle accidents, and tickets issued.

The meeting included a presentation on the launch of Body Worn Cameras (BWC) among frontline officers, scheduled for deployment between April and July 2022. The police force acquired 62 camera units and supporting software platforms. The cameras aim to enhance transparency, increase accountability, provide evidence to the Court, increase officer safety, and inform future training. The board also reviewed the Internal Monthly Report for February 2022, which indicated zero complaints, one complimentary correspondence, and zero grievances. Additionally, the board reviewed the unaudited financial results as of February 28, 2022, for the Commission, the Police Force, and the Public Safety Communication Centre (PSCC), as well as the Highlights of Monthly Activity Report for February 2022.

The meeting included discussions and updates on various key areas. The Saint John Police announced the implementation of the Chief's Community Action Group (CCAG) to address issues such as homelessness, substance use, mental health, and youth poverty. The board reviewed the Internal Monthly Report for May 2022, the SJBPC Operating Budget for May 2022, the SJPF Operating Budget for May 2022, and the PSCC Operating Budget for May 2022. Additionally, the Highlights of Monthly Activity Report for May 2022 were reviewed.

The meeting included a quarterly update on the 2021-2026 strategic plan, a review of internal monthly reports from November and December 2022, and budget reviews for the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners, the Saint John Police Force, and the Public Safety Communication Center. The council also discussed and adopted a salary increase policy for management and non-union professional staff to align with the City of Saint John's policies. The election of board members for 2023 also took place, resulting in the appointment of Tamara Kelly as President, Katelin Dean as Vice-President, and Maike White as Secretary.