1984 Responses to “Comments And Questions”

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1. 1664
   carguy Saanich
   February 1st, 2010 at 10:58 pm

   Sometimes when I am pulled over I get told I look high or drunk. Like I have a slight stutter and I don’t knowwhy officers say my eyes look like I am high or drunk. These are times I haven’t had a drop of booze or ever smoked any weed or even been around any kind of smoke. Also how can an officer tell if a person rally did smoke weed. Is there a breathalyzer or sobriety test. Would if I am falsley accused of being high?

   Saanich Police Response:

   Hi Carguy, thanks for your question.

   These questions are tough to answer sitting here in an office, and not having been present during those times you have been pulled over. Officers are forming their opinion based on a number of factors, some of which are:

   -your driving manner

   -location and time of day (ie in the parking lot of a bar at 2:00 am compared to a residential street on a Wednesday afternoon)

   -information provided by witnesses as well as driver

   -your manner of speech, motor skills, physical signs of impairment, smell of liquor or drugs

   -roadside breath tests, field sobriety tests

   -officers professional experience

   These are only a few examples, but based on the above an officer determines whether there are grounds to pursue an impaired (by drug and/or alcohol) driver investigation. If this is a recurring problem I suggest speaking with the officers involved so you can hear directly from them why they took the actions they did. As well, you are welcome to apply through Freedom of Information for any files involving yourself and you can read for yourself what evidence, or lack of, was presented to the officers at the time. To apply you simply attend the Saanich Police front desk with photo ID and ask for a FOI form. If there are any medical or physical conditions that are contributing to any misconceptions then perhaps a doctor’s note explaining them would be helpful.

   Carguy, I don’t want you to be unjustly inconvenienced but at the same time if the attending officers have concerns for your safety then they would be remiss in their duties if they did not conduct a thorough investigation.

   Hope that’s of some help. Take care.

   Response by Cst. Kris Dukeshire

2. 1663
   M Saanich
   February 1st, 2010 at 10:36 pm

   HI there

   If someone consents to borrowing my car are they responible for all of it. I mean if they my brother or friend borrowed my car and parked somewhere and someone keyed it and the police couldn’t find the suspect would the borrower of the car be responsible for paying for it since they were in care and control of the car

   Saanich Police Response:

   Hi M,

   If someone borrows your car they and/or the registered owner can be held responsible by the police for vehicle defects that are contary to the Motor Vehicle Act or lack of insurance, to name a couple of examples. In the scenario you are describing the police would not be the authority who decides who is financially responsible for repairing the damage. A “keyed” car is not an offence under the Motor Vehicle Act. Of course, the “keying” is an offence under the Criminal Code of Canada, namely Mischief. If no suspect is found then police involvement would be concluded.

   If you wished to pursue the matter for financial compensation you would have to go through civil channels to do so, ie small claims court or speaking with a lawyer. Your success there would depend on the circumstances and any agreements you may have had with the borrower of the car.

   Hope that’s of some help to you and hope everything gets sorted out to your satisfaction.

   Response by Cst. Kris Dukeshire

3. 1662
   Jason, Saanich
   February 1st, 2010 at 7:27 pm

   Good day,

   Approximately 6 months ago my bicycle was stolen from my secure parkade at 3160 Albina St. An officer attended as it was suspected that there had been a break and enter. The officer took the cut bike lock to see if any information could be gained from it. If the lock is no longer being used, I would like to have it returned. The company is willing to replace the lock with an improved model.

   The file number is 09-19816 and I believe the attending officer was Cst Robinson.

   Thanks

   Saanich Police Response:

   Hi Jason,

   The file number you provided comes back to an unrelated file so it may be the wrong number but that won’t be a problem. All property seized goes to Margaret Greenway in Property Control. Her number is 250 475 4331. Give Margaret a call and she will tell you the status and location of the lock. If you get Margaret’s voicemail, please leave your name/birthday/phone number so she can look up the file and give you a call back. Margaret’s hours are Monday to Friday, 0830-1130 and 1230-1530.

   If, on the off-chance, the lock has been disposed of you can apply for a copy of the file at the front desk through Freedom of Information and that copy may assist you in replacing the lock.

   Thanks Jason and have a great day.

   Response by Cst. Kris Dukeshire 

4. 1661
   Pamela, Saanich
   February 1st, 2010 at 6:48 pm

   Hello, i”m wanting to volunteer with the Saanich Police Dept. I am wondering what steps I do and if you do indeed accept volunteers?

   Saanich Police Response:

   Hi Pamela and thank you for your interest in volunteering with us!

   Ian Gibbs ( 250 475 4314 ) is our Coordinator of Volunteers. He has advised me that currently we are only accepting volunteers through the Camosun Criminology Program but he is hoping to broaden that in the near future. He encourages you to give him a call.

   Another opportunity for volunteer work with Saanich Police is through the Reserve Constable Program. Have a read of what that entails on our website, if that is something that interests you, and keep tuned to our website for when we are next taking applications for Reserve Constable.

   Thanks again Pamela and hope to work with you soon!

   Response by Cst. Kris Dukeshire

    

5. 1660
   tracey in saanich
   February 1st, 2010 at 10:41 am

   Our family has reciently moved into a new house in saanich.{tillicum area}.I was recently told by our new neighbour that a murder had been committed in our house. a auntie of Reina Verk to be spacific.We have a four year old son and am wondering if there is any truth to this, were I could find out and mainly if I should be concerned for our safety..

   Saanich Police Response:

   Hi Tracey, welcome to Saanich…or at least to your new home in Saanich. I can understand how such information would be more than a little disconcerting.

   I spoke with Bob Bigelow, our Freedom of Information Coordinator, regarding your question and he welcomes your phone call. He would have to review the file, if there is in fact one, and would disclose to you whatever he can without stepping on any previous tenants rights to privacy.

   Bob can be reached at 250 475 4307, Monday to Friday, business hours.

   Rest assured that if Saanich Police had any concerns over the safety of specific members of the community those individuals would be the first to hear from us. Hope you and your family are sleeping well!

   Response by Cst. Kris Dukeshire

6. 1659
   Amber, Saanich
   February 1st, 2010 at 9:59 am

   Recently two of the suites in the building I live have been broken into. My landlord still has not informed anyone else in the building about these break ins. Does a landlord not have the responsibility of letting his tenants know if there has been breakins so that they can take nessesary measures to keep them selves safer?

   Saanich Police Response:

   Hi Amber,

   I am sorry to hear about the recent break-ins. I contacted the Residential Tenancy Branch (phone: 250 387 1602) who advised that there is nothing that states that a landlord must automatically advise all tenants of a break-in. However, if there is information that the landlord is aware of that would be relevant to the safety of the tenants and/or the overall security of the building and individual suites then yes, the landlord should be relaying that information on.

   There were many possible scenarios, procedures, and responsibilities (both of the tenant and landlord) that the representative from the Residential Tenancy Branch touched on so it would be best if you spoke with them directly through the above link and/or phone number.

   As well, feel free to contact our Crime Prevention Section at 250 475 4346 to enquire about the possibility of an officer or Reserve Constable attending your residence to evaluate the security of the premises.

   Hope that’s the last of the break-ins. I know how invasive and upsetting they can be.

   Response by Cst. Kris Dukeshire

7. 1658
   Andrew, Victoria
   January 31st, 2010 at 11:12 pm

   Hello,
   What’s the minimim age for police ride alongs?

   Saanich Police Response:

   Hi Andrew,

   The minimum age for participants in our ride-along program is 19 yrs of age. I hope that doesn’t rule you out.

   Ride-along package applications can be picked up at the Saanich Police front desk. Participation is usually reserved for individuals working in fields related to policing, serving members from outside departments, individuals involved in our recruiting process, potential or soon-to-be applicants (ie criminology or law students) or anyone else deemed suitable by the Chief Constable.

   Hope you get to come out with us, Andrew, and thanks for your interest!

   Response by Cst. Kris Dukeshire

8. 1657
   Neighbours from Hell in Langford
   January 31st, 2010 at 10:07 pm

   Hi; I have a tall fence builded between my neighbour and me. We share the cost of wood but my husband did most of the work. Now my neighbourbours became difficult last June so my husband told him he had half of mind not to finish the work. 2 days later he got drunk and started to smash the fence down, I call 911 they came by and told him he couldn’t do that and it was a civil matter that we had to solve. I thought he would fix the fence since last June but hasn’t, so we ‘re taking them to court in Feb. Now yesterday he decided to tear down the fence again. I call the police, but they say I just have to wait till it goes to court. My question is: Can I charge him with damage to my property (I have written and sign agreement that we share the fence) I feel if I don’t charge him with damage to my property he is going to continue to chance the fence because the court day is about 2 1/2 weeks away. What are my rights in the mean time? Thanks

   Saanich Police Response:

   Hi! That’s not an easy one. Nor is this a forum designed to critique or re-investigate another jurisdiction’s complaint. If you have unanswered questions regarding West Shore’s investigation you should speak with the investigator or that investigator’s supervisor.

   You have civil recourse in a situation like this but whether a criminal code offence has taken place is for West Shore RCMP to determine. Shared property, especially if it is on a shared border makes it very difficult for the police to pursue Mischief charges. If the fence is solely on your property and your neighbour is coming onto your property against your wishes then that is something the police can assist with. But if he is damaging “shared” property while remaining on his property then it becomes very difficult. If your neighbour can show some degree of colour of right to that fence and can argue a legal excuse as to why he is destroying that property then he is not criminally liable for the damage. See 429 (2) of the Criminal Code of Canada. While waiting for your civil court date to arrive, make sure you document any new damages, if they occur, to the fence.

   I’m sorry that I can’t give you a more definitive answer but I am not in a position where I could without being involved in the investigation myself.

   I wish you all the best and I hope a satisfactory resolution is found!

   Response by Cst. Kris Dukeshire

9. 1656
   Nik, Highlands
   January 31st, 2010 at 6:17 pm

   Hello, I realize the question of reporting cell phone users to police has already been asked but can you please clarify. I am wondering if I should be calling 911 to report this type of unsafe driving or if that should be done on the non-emergency line? If 911 is not to be used then I would be out of luck with my restricted cell phone that only dials for emergencies. Thanks for any info.

   Saanich Police Response:

   Hi Nik. Thanks for your question.

   We try to keep the 911 line as free as possible for true emergencies. If you see something you wish to report but you don’t feel it’s an emergency then you can always report the incident on the non-emergency line as soon as is practical for you. For traffic related incidents we simply need the licence plate of the offending vehicle in order for us to follow up with the driver. It doesn’t always have to be reported immediately. If you make a judgement call and call 911 and the call-takers deem it to be a non-emergency they will simply transfer you over to the non-emergency line.

   Thanks for your concern and respectful question, Nik. Have a great day!

   Response by Cst. Kris Dukeshire

10. 1655
    rod, Calgary Ab.
    January 30th, 2010 at 2:33 pm

    Hi there,
    This is in regards to Global BC TV news item that aired on Jan 29th, 2010 regarding Accused Cherrie INKMAN who crossed a barrier in a parking lot in Sannich.
    True I was not there.
    True I do not know the whole senario of what transpired between the Acc INKMAN and the officers involved.
    I can only imagine how is it that others saw the barrier while only Inkman did not.
    Handcuffs are made not to be “comfortable” and if some think so; I say ‘wake up and smell the coffee’
    Further, seeing Inkman give her side of the story on TV she clearly displayed of I what I see in one word that describes everything she said that being “STUDIDITY”.
    In closing, I hope the powers at be; investugating this complanit - see’s through the whiney complainant trying to explain her ignoranance to her suroundings and exonerate the officers of any wrong doing.
    Thx for your time…rod e.

    Saanich Police Response:

    Hi Rod,

    Thanks for taking the time to write in. This incident, although it did take place in Saanich, did not involve the Saanich Police. The officers involved are members of I.R.S.U. (Integrated Road Safety Unit), which is comprised of police officers from different police agencies, both municipal and RCMP.

    I have passed on your support and well-wishes to the Officer in Charge of IRSU.

    Hope all is well in wild rose country and again, thank you.

    Response by Cst. Kris Dukeshire 

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