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Police report on `carding' issue coming in April by Tim Whitnell Metroland West Media 5 | Friday, April 1, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Strict regulations regarding the practice of street checks by police in Ontario are on the immediate radar of the Halton Regional Police Service. Halton Deputy Chief Nishan Duraiappah told Halton police board services board members at its recent March meeting a public report will address new Ontario regulations related to street checks, also known as carding, will be arriving at the board's April meeting. The deputy chief said the intent is for Halton officers' actions to be consistent with those of officers in other police services. Halton Police Chief Stephen Tanner said Halton hasn't practised carding for about 18 months; he said instead, officers put out suspicious persons reports. The chief said if any officer is filing reports on a suspect or someone from the public based on, for example, their age and/or ethnicity, it "would not be appropriate and we wouldn't do that." Oakville Mayor Rob Burton, chair of the and asking for their identification and other information. New regulations for police are being phased in during 2016. When fully implemented, officers stopping someone have to tell the person they have the right to walk away and not talk to police. The individual will have to be told why he or she is being stopped, their interaction with police at that time is voluntary and they do not have to provide any information. Police officers will be obligated to provide a specific reason for stopping and questioning someone. No matter what happens, the person stopped is to be provided with a written record of their interaction, given identifying information about the officer and informed about the police complaints system. However, there will be circumstances where police can continue street checks, such as traffic stops, arrests and detentions, and situations where an officer is investigating a particular offence or working undercover. -- with files from Toronto Star Chief Stephen Tanner Halton police services board, commented the historically high-profile and contentious use of carding by Toronto police "is kind of like a use of force." Carding/street checks is the random or arbitrary stopping of a person by police Catholic school board sets new calendar The Halton Catholic District School Board has approved its 2016-17 school year calendar. The school year consists of 187 instructional days with seven professional activity days. All PA days align with the Halton District School Board and both boards will have the same secondary school exam days, so no additional transportation costs will be incurred. The first day of school for all HCDSB students will be Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016 and the last day of instruction for elementary students and secondary students will be June 30, 2017 and June 29, 2017, respectively. The school year calendar will be forwarded to the Ministry of Education for final approval. For more news, visit www.insidehalton/oakville-on Lunch, Learn & Enjoy For our clients, their guests, and prospective clients Long Time No See(d) Your Next Purchase of $50 or more. We noticed you haven't visited us; come in soon and take advantage of this special offer! *Burlington location only. One discount per purchase. Offer not valid on previous purchases, gift cards, or DSC memberships. Please present ad to redeem. Expires 04/30/2016 Special Savings! $5 OFF Halton Regional Police Fraud Services speaking on Identity Theft and Common Scams Tuesday, April 5, 2016 12pm - 1pm Holiday Inn, 590 Argus Road, Oakville (Southwest of Trafalgar Road and the QEW) 3350 FAIRVIEW STREET, BuRlIngTon 905-634-7700 · EmAIl: wbu1@bellnet.ca We bring people & nature together info@peterwatsoninvestments.com RSVP (905) 842-2100 Ext. 2