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  1. 1718
    Rhonda, Peaks Island, ME USA
    March 6th, 2010 at 4:48 pm

    My husband, Tom Bohan, lost his black jacket with his black iPhone in the pocket either on Estevan Ave near the Pharmacy or in the coffee shop or downtown at Starbucks on Goverment St. The Saanich Police very kindly opened a file on these missing items. My questions are two: 1) Is it possible to trace the phone even though the service has been canceled through At&T and, if it was found, how might a good samaritan return it to us if he or she doesn’t contact the police? Is there any place else we might call or write or contact in some way? Thank you.
    Rhonda

    Saanich Police Response:

    Hi Rhonda, sorry to hear that. My first thought is that you should, if you haven’t already, contact AT&T to determine if there is GPS on the phone and if it is activated. Their security section should be able to assist you with that. They should also be able to tell you if there has been any activity on the phone since it was lost, and if there has been then you could provide that information to the police department where the activity has taken place. That department could then follow-up in an attempt to determine who was using the phone. To answer your second question, the only way a good samaritan would be able to return the phone to you without contacting the police would be to access your information, if there is any, on the phone itself or to contact AT&T directly.

    You could contact any of the above locations where the phone and jacket were possibly lost to have ads posted and lastly feel free to contact Margaret in our Property Control office at 250 475 4331 or MGREENWAY@Saanichplice.ca to touch base on whether either item has turned up at our department and for whatever reason hasn’t been associated to your file.

    Hope this helps and I hope a good samaritan comes through!

    Response by Cst. Kris Dukeshire 

  2. 1717
    Mel, Westshore
    March 6th, 2010 at 4:03 pm

    Recently, Saanich Police put an ad in the Times Colonist
    about their jurisdiction being SAFE. Why was this done?
    There are various crimes and accidents in Saanich as
    well as Victoria and other places on the South Island.
    This ad was placed after the classifieds last month!

    Saanich Police Response:

    Hi Mel,

    Yes, crimes and accidents occur in Saanich, just as they do throughout the province. However, Saanich does enjoy a favourable average in regards to crime rates in the province. Based on the 2008 crime rate comparison conducted by the Police Services Division of the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, Saanich sits at a crime rate of “52″ compared to the provincial average of “76″. These rates are defined by the number of Criminal Code offences (excluding traffic offences) per 1,000 population. I have provided a link to the Police Services site where you can click on “Reports and Services” and then “Police Resources in British Columbia, 2008″ to view crime stats across the province. The Municipality will be running a number of these ads over the next several months advertising the various components and departments of Saanich.

    Thanks for writing in Mel. Have a great day!

    Response by Cst. Kris Dukeshire

  3. 1716
    Mark, Victoria
    March 5th, 2010 at 5:29 pm

    Hello, I am a year 2 Criminal Justice Diploma student trying to further my education. I was told today in class you have 3 student opportunities for the upcoming summer season. I was just hoping to get a link to that or maybe you could tell me a little bit about it. Thanks, Mark

    Saanich Police Response:

    Hi Mark,

    Follow the link to our website where under “Crime Prevention” you will find two links, one to the job posting your are referring to and one to the application. In addition, feel free to contact Ian Gibbs in Crime Prevention at 250 475 4314 who can answer any further questions you may have.

    Good luck in your studies, Mark, and hope to see you this summer!

    Response by Cst. Kris Dukeshire

  4. 1715
    lc, Saanich
    March 4th, 2010 at 7:00 pm

    I recently heard of an incident where an inebriated man stole a flourescent tube from the common area of an apartment and proceeded to his apartment on the third floor. His sober roommate was at home. After some comments, the drunk threw the tube off the balcony with the aim of trying to hit a vehicle that was passing on the street below. There appear to be no witnesses as this happened late in the evening/night.

    Can anything be done? Would a police officer speak to one or both of the young men?

    I have not yet reported this incident as I am unsure of whether this actually happened. It was told to me by the sober party who thought it was a joke and the drunk party cannot remember but thinks it likely he would do something like this.

    Saanich Police Response:

    Good morning lc,

    Yes, that is something we would talk to the “inebriated man” about. Taking the flourescent tube is theft and and throwing it off a balcony is mischief and a fairly dangerous mischief at that if he is throwing it at passing cars. However, in regards to the theft portion we would prefer the report to come from the owner or a representative of the owner of the light, ie strata member or building manager, to confirm that the light was in fact taken and from where. Without witnesses and a “victim” (owner of light) it most likely would be difficult to proceed with charges but we would caution the male for his actions and the incident would be documented with us. And if, by chance, the driver of the vehicle made a report at the time of the incident we would be able to link the files and follow up appropriately. 

    Thanks for writing in and enjoy the weekend!

    Response by Cst. Kris Dukeshire

     

     

  5. 1714
    Johnathan
    March 3rd, 2010 at 3:25 pm

    My wife and I are considering buying a home in the near future.

    Is it possible to get some sort of list as to what areas of town have problem houses or apartments due to noise complaints and/or drugs?

    Saanich Police Response:

    Hi Johnathan,

    To view crime stats you can go to our website, click on “Media”, then click on “Property Crime Statistics”. Cst. Petra Dornblut, in our Crime Prevention office, maintains current stats on this page pertaining to B&E’s, robberies, theft from autos and theft of autos etc. This page can give you a fair picture of what is happening and where. Petra also asked me to pass on to you that you are welcome to give her a call at 250 475 4346 if you wish to discuss in more detail any of the areas you and your wife are considering.

    Hope that helps and good luck in your search!

    Response by Cst. Kris Dukeshire

  6. 1713
    Sam
    March 2nd, 2010 at 6:32 pm

    A follow-up to the fog lamp question in post 1710:

    “(4) The operator of a vehicle may use fog lamps instead of headlamps when atmospheric conditions make the use of headlamps disadvatageous”.

    This section simply agrants the operator the legal right to use the fog lamps *in place of* the headlamps should the atmospheric conditions make the use of headlamps disadvatageous.

    It in no way prevents the use of fog lamps being operated in conjunction with the low-beam headlamps in clear weather. The MVA does NOT contain a clause which restricts the use of fog lamps to inclement weather, it simply states that they cannot be used on their own in clear weather.

    Thank you.

    Saanich Police Response:

    Hi Sam,

    I am glad you are so attentive on this site! Thank you for your correction. I wonder who is learning more from this site, the reader or the writer!

    Sam is correct. I am surprised to learn that you are allowed to operate fog lights when there is no fog. I misinterpreted the regulations and I hope I haven’t steered anyone too far off the path.

    Thanks again, Sam. I really appreciate your input. Have a great day!

    Response by Cst. Kris Dukeshire

  7. 1712
    Tom, SW Saanich
    March 2nd, 2010 at 1:46 pm

    Now I’m really confused. Re: Post #1700 & 1694

    I thought the vehicle in the round-about always had the right of way, even if it was

    the vehicle to the left. Any by-law numbers you can provide to aid in clarification?

    Thank you,

    Tom

    Saanich Police Response:

    Hi Tom,

    I am very sorry, I called you “Barry” in my last response. I am mixing up all the “round-about” posts!

    I also apologize that we haven’t been clear enough in our answers and that you are still confused. You are right, the vehicle in the round-about has the right of way. That is what I meant when I said, in Post 1700, that “all incoming traffic must yield to traffic already in the round-about.”

    This is not a bylaw issue. These rules fall under the BC Motor Vehicle Act. In Julie’s response (post 1694), Julie provided a link to an ICBC site which lays it all out nicely and within that link is a link to the BC MVA.

    Hope this all makes sense and thanks for your patience. Not sure if you are a Chevy Chase fan, Tom, but there is a pretty funny scene in “European Vacation” that relates Chevys experience in a round-about in Paris, if I recall correctly. Hope we haven’t misdirected you to that degree!

    Response by Cst. Kris Dukeshire

  8. 1711
    TJ, Richmond BC
    March 2nd, 2010 at 11:43 am

    Hello,
    I had the pleasure of meeting and working along with some of the finest members various police forces from all parts of Canada during the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, of which it included some members of the Saanich Police Dept. To keep a memento for the memories of working along with these fine people, was wondering how I could get myself a Saanich Police Pin. Your assistance on the matter would be greatly appreciated.
    Thank you.

    Saanich Police response:

    Hi TJ, thanks for your interest. It must have been an incredible experience being there in person. I’m still buzzing from Sundays game and the entire Olympic event! I’m so proud of our athletes and everyone involved.

    I have responded to you via email explaining how to get hold of a Saanich Police pin. At your convenience, respond and we will get that off to you in the mail.

    Thanks TJ.

    Response by Cst. Kris Dukeshire

  9. 1710
    Myles, Nanaimo
    March 1st, 2010 at 6:00 pm

    Is it illegal to drive without fog lights?

    Saanich Police Response:

    Hi Myles.

    No, it isn’t illegal to drive without fog lamps. Most vehicles out there aren’t equipped with them. However, it is illegal to drive with them activated if the atmospheric conditions do not call for it. Sec 4.11 of the Motor Vehicle Act Regulations states, “(4) The operator of a vehicle may use fog lamps instead of headlamps when atmospheric conditions make the use of headlamps disadvatageous”. The sections details all the regulations regarding foglamps.

    Thanks for writing in, Myles. Have a great day!

    Response by Cst. Kris Dukeshire

  10. 1709
    Jake
    March 1st, 2010 at 4:11 pm

    Hello,

    I understand that I can come into the station and via an FOI, request copies of police reports. I currently live in a home with several suites and one of the tenants constantly has the police called on them. I would like to know why as there are small children occupying the other 2 suites and it has become a safety issue. Am I authorized to request copies of police reports for the past 12 months and what does that cost?

    Thanks!

    Saanich Police Response:

    Hi Jake,

    Yes, you can request copies of Saanich Police reports through the Saanich Police Freedom of Information office. However, to obtain a copy of a police report you would need to be named on that report or somehow involved in that report. You can’t request copies of reports pertaining to others simply to learn why they are involved with the police. The individuals right to privacy has to be protected.

    Having said that, I appreciate your concern considering that you live in the same building as these folks and it’s disconcerting to have the police constantly attending. In regards to the children living in the building, or anyone else for that matter, it is the responsibility of the responding officers to consider the safety and well-being of the people involved and those potentially involved and if those officers felt anyone was at risk as a result of these tenants actions those officers would take steps to address such a concern.

    Jake, I suggest you give Bob Bigelow, our Freedom of Information officer, a call at 250 475 4307. You and Bob can discuss the situation and Bob will be able to tell you if you are entitled to any of the reports. To request a copy of a Saanich Police report you simply need to attend the station (760 Vernon Av) with two pieces of ID and fill out the FOI form. There is no cost and you can attend anytime, 24/7.

    Hope that’s of some help. Thanks for writing in.

    Response by Cst. Kris Dukeshire

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