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43 Division News
By Marylin Hodge
Posted June 2010
43 Division Street Crime Initiative in the Port Union and Lawrence Ave.
Area
43 Division - Mini Project
Recently 43 division has received several complaints from community
members regarding youths loitering and dealing Marihuana in the skateboard
park at the rear of the Port Union community centre. As a result of these
complaints, our 43 division Street Crime Unit, for a two week period, set
up observations and video surveillance in the area of the community centre
and the skateboard area.
As a result of this initiative, several students from nearby schools were
arrested for various offence s including selling and possession of
marihuana.
Officers, with the assistance of the public, identified another 25
individuals who were smoking and causing disturbances, which was
interfering and reducing the quality of life for the residents in the
area. Those identified will be dealt with by way of a caution and also by
the school administration.
Other News
- Police Constable Bill Campbell retired on May 31, 2010 after many, many
years of service with the TPS. PC Campbell is the one who has been
sending out the Community Alerts and who has sent out the one above. He
was the Crime Prevention Officer and an invaluable asset to the 43
division community and, in particular, to the 43 CPLC. He will really be
missed by all of us who knew him and counted on him to provide crime
prevention tips, safety audits, community bulletins as well as assistance
and support. We wish him many happy, healthy years of retirement.
43 CPLC Community Picnic and Open House
The Community Picnic and Open House held at 43 Division on Saturday, May
15, 2010 was very successful with over 1500 community residents attending
and enjoying the free BBQ and the opportunity to meet the many police
officers in attendance.
Thanks are extended to the CCRA and the WRCA as well as to Robert and Jon
Hinz who supplied and operated the sound system, arranged for local
musicians, Kevin Fell, Tyler Forkes and Jon’s own band, ‘Waking up in
Vegas’ to participate. Mike Marks, a CPLC member, rounded out the musical
entertainment with his Steel band and the Scarborough Gym-Elites’ athletes
thrilled young and old alike with their skills on the trampoline and
mats.
As always, the financial support of the CCRA, WRCA and Tatham, Pearson &
Malcolm LLP as well as contributions from Energy Martial Arts Academy, Mr.
Bean Coffee Company, Korny Klowns and the Metro store on Pt. Union Rd.
were very much appreciated.
Thanks are extended to CCRA residents, CPLC member, Kelly Duggan, John
Hodge, Beth and Dave Wilmot and to WRCA residents, CPLC member Rosemary
Cavanagh and her daughters, Kristine and Candice. We also appreciated the
help given at the BBQ by Councillor Ron Moeser, Hon. John McKay, MP and
Wayne Arthurs, MPP.
Have a safe and happy summer.
Marilyn Hodge – Co-Chair, 43 CPLC
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