Business Patrons - Police Association of Nova Scotia
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Business Patrons - Police Association of Nova Scotia
Business Patrons SPRYFIELD MASONRY LTD. ST ANDREWS PARISH ST ANNE'S CHURCH ST JAMES ANGLICAN CHURCH ST JOSEPH’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH ST JOSEPH'S CONVENT ST PETER'S CATHOLIC CHURCH ST THERESA CONVENT ST. ANDREW’S PARISH ST. COLUMBA PARISH ST. LEO'S & ST JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISHES ST. MICHAELS PARISH ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH ST. PETER’S PARISH STANDARD DRAFTING SERVICES STANDARD LIGHTING STEAM GENIE CLEANERS STELLA MARIS PARISH STEVE LEFORT STEVE MORSE HEAVY TOWING STEVE’S 24-HR TOWING STEWART’S GARAGE STEWIACKE GIFT BOUTIQUE STONE’S RV & HOME CENTER STRAIT ENGINEERING LTD STRAITVIEW AUTOMOTIVE STUDIO 21 FINE ART SUDS’N STUFF LAUNDROMAT SUMNER PLUMBING SUPPLY SUN VALLEY MOTEL LTD SUNDIN / DR. JAN SUNRISE & SALVAGE SUNRISE VISION CARE SUNSHINE PERSONAL HOME CARE SUNTIME ENTERPRISES SUPERLINE FUELS INC SUPPLEMENT KING SWALLOWS MACHINE SHOP SWEPCO T & J DEMEYERE PROPERTIES LTD T COADY ALARMS LTD. T O PLUMBING & HEATING LTD TARGET FOOD BROKERS LTD TARTAN BLADE BARBER SHOP AD INDEX A & A ROOFING LTD. 50 A M L PAINTING LTD. 40 A R B SCOTT MASONRY LTD. 78 A R T S TROPHY HOUSE 74 ACADIA ROOFING & CONTRACTING LTD. 60 ACADIA SMALL BUSINESS 38 ACADIA UNIVERSITY 28 ACADIAN FISH PROCESSORS LTD 92 ACUREN GROUP INC 84 ADECCO 68 AEL SECURITY LTD. 98 ALL - WAYS EXCAVATION 80 ALL MY PETS 64 ALLSCO BUILDING PRODUCTS 76 ALPHA CHEMICAL LTD. 74 ALPINE A/C & REFRIGERATION LTD 88 AMBER LITE CONSTRUCTION 54 ANICOM SIGNS INC 84 ARCHIBALD DRILLING & BLASTING 1986 LTD. 86 ARMOUR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC. 104 ARMSTRONG AUTO SALES & SALVAGE LTD. 58 ATHENS RESTAURANT CO. LTD. 80 ATLANTIC AERO MARINE SUPPLY 82 ATLANTIC ALARM & SOUND LTD. 106 ATLANTIC DRIVER TRAINING 42 ATLANTIC FUNERAL HOMES 44 ATLANTIC HARDCHROME LIMITED 64 ATLANTIC NEWS STAND 42 ATLANTIC POLY LINERS INC. 56 ATLANTIC SUPERSTORE 34 AUSTIN CONTRACTING LTD 50 AUTO TRIM DESIGN OF N. S. 80 AUTOLOT COLLISION CTR. 46 B J MACPHEE TRUCKING LTD. 52 B. G. MAXX MANAGEMENT LTD. 42 B. J. ELECTRIC MOTOR & CONTROL LTD. 46 BANFIELD OCULAR PROSTHETICS 40 BANK OF MONTREAL 8 BASIL AUDIO VISUAL 94 BEACH BREEZE DEVELOPEMENT LTD. 64 POLICE ASSOCIATION OF TAYLOR’S LTD TD BANK FINANCIAL GROUP TED SALMON TERRA MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL LTD TERRY COLLETT PIANO TUNER-TECH TERRY SPRINKLER LTD. TERRY’S PLACE THAT’S THE LOOK HAIR STUDIO THE FIRESIDE’S RESTAURANT & BAR THE OLD WAREHOUSE CAFE THE SUN ROOM THE TINY TATTLER RESTAURANT THOMAS SCOTT LUMBER LTD. TIBBETTS ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING TIDY TAILS PET SUPPLIES & GROOMING TIMOTHY A. REID TRACTION TRAMAR PRODUCTS TRAVEL UNIVERSAL VACATIONS LTD. TRI COUNTY CONST. LTD. TRI COUNTY VETERINARY SERVICES LTD. TRIDENT SERVICE BOOKKEEPING TRIPLE S ENTERPRISES LTD. TROFEL TROPHY HOUSE TUDOR TILE COMPANY TULLOCH INN TURNER / DR GERALD GEORGE TUTTLE COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING TWEED ENGINEERING SERVICES TWIN CITIES ENGRAVERS ULTRA CLEAN CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CARE UNIVERSAL WOOD INDUSTRIES VALLEY MEADOWS LTD. VALLIE’S HAIR SHOP VANOOSTRUM FARM EQUIPMENT / J VANTAGE MOTORS VELOS PIZZA DONAIRS & SUBS VENUGOPAL ORTHOPEDICS INC VERNON GAUDET VICKY'S BEAUTY SALON VICTOR HAYMAN CHAINSAWS VICTORIA RIDGE HOMES LIMITED VILLAGE EMPORIUM BEAUMONT GARAGE DOOR CO. 104 BEDFORD / SACKVILLE WAL- MART 52 BELL ALIANT 18 BENOIT ELECTRIC 108 BERGENGREN CREDIT UNION LTD. 92 BERNARD H. MORASH INSURANCE 74 BERNARD L. MAILMAN PROJECTS 46 BEST TOYOTA INC. 106 BEST WESTERN GLENGARRY 94 BIO RECOVERY CANADA cover BIRD’S EYE BUILDERS LTD. 44 BLACK & MCDONALD LTD. 30 BLUE WATER BUSINESS DEV. CORP. 60 BOMBERS CLUB 74 BOND & COOLEN CONTRACTING 98 BORCHERDT CONCRETE PRODUCTS 98 BRENNAN'S SHUTTLE SERVICE LTD 60 BRILUN CONSTRUCTION LTD. 12 BRIMAC ROOFING LTD. 22 BRINK'S CANADA LTD 90 BROOKVILLE CARRIERS AND FLATBED L.P. 80 BURCHELL MAC DOUGALL LAWYERS 82 BURLOCK OPTICAL SERVICES LTD. 58 BURNSIDE REALTY LTD. 22 C C MAC DONALD LTD 96 CABOT SHIPPING SUPPLIES LTD 96 CAMBRIDGE SUITES HOTEL 108 CAMPBELLVIEW ENTERPRISES 38 CDN CANCER SOC NS DIV SMOKERS HELPLINE cover CANADIAN LINEN & UNIFORM SERV. 112 CANADIAN SUPERIOR ENERGY INC 106 CANSO CHEMICALS LTD. 94 CAPE BRETON & CENTRAL N S RAILWAY 106 CAPE BRETON BEVERAGES 70 CAPE BRETON VICTORIA SCHOOL BOARD 28 CAPITAL VENTILATION SYSTEMS LTD. 48 CASA DANTE HAIRSTYLING LTD. 74 CEDAR HOUSE BAKERY & RESTAURANT 48 CENTRAL TILE & TERRAZZO CO LTD 48 CHARM DIAMOND CENTRE 84 CHATER MEAT MARKET 42 NOVA SCOTIA 126 VILLAGE GREEN MOTOR CAR CO. LTD. VILLAGE GROCERY VILLAGE VARIETY W ADAMS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES W. MACDONALD DIESEL MAINTENANCE WADE CORNELL VIDEOGRAPHER WAGNER REFRIGERATION WALLACE QUARRIES LTD. WALLACE TAYLOR WALLIN SCHOOL OF DANCE WAYNE GILES AUTO SALVAGE WAYNE PARTRIDGE CONST. LTD. WEALTH MANAGEMENT WEAR WELL GARMENTS CO. WEE FOLK KINDERGARTEN WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL WENTZELL’S BOTTLE RECYCLING WEST PUBNICO SEAFOOD WESTCOTT SERVICE CENTRE LTD. WHAT’S THE BUZZ BARBER SHOP WHITE HEAD CONSULTANTS LTD. WHITMAN INN WHYCOCOMAGH CO-OP & LIQUOR AGENCY STORE WILDCAT ENTERTAINMENT WILDLIFE CONTROL WILLIAM ALEXANDER & ASSOC LTD WILLIAM F. WHITE LTD. WILLIAM WITHERS WILLIAMS HEAVY HAULING WILLOW HOUSE INN WILMAR ACRES LIMITED WILSON FARMS WILSON’S HOME HARDWARE WINBRIDGE CONSTRUCTION WONG’S TAILOR SHOP WOODLANDS PET RESORT WOODS CONCRETE WOODS WISE OUTFITTERS WOODVILLE AUTOBODY LTD. WORKSPACE BY DESIGN WORTH BROS WELDING YARMOUTH PROFESSIONAL CTR YOUR HAIR ONLY DESIGNS YUILL CHISHOLM BARR & SOLCT. CHUCKWAGON FREIGHT INC. CITADEL AMATEUR BOXING CLUB CITADEL COINS CITY CENTRE ATLANTIC CITY PRINTERS LTD CLEAR CHOICE WATER SHOP CLEARWATER SEAFOODS COASTAL FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION LTD. COCA COLA BOTTLING LTD. COLLINS BARROW COMMISSIONAIRES NOVA SCOTIA COMMUNICATIONS NS ADVERTISING SVC COMM CREDIT UNION OF CUMB. COLCH. CONNORS DIESEL LTD. CONQUERALL ELECTRICAL CONRAD HURLBERT LEBLANC CONSEIL SCOLAIRE ACADIEN PROVINCIAL CORBY DISTILLERIES LTD. COUNTRY LIVING ESTATES SENIORS RES. CUSTOM SPRING & WELDING CO LTD D S S MARINE INC D. A. MACGREGOR ELECTRIC LTD. DARTMOUTH KENNEL SERVICES DAYS INNS DEFINITE FOOD SERVICES DELTA SYDNEY DICKINSON BROS. DIRECT ENERGY BUSINESS SVC DISMAS SOCIETY & LAVERS HOUSE DOOLEY’S PHARMACY DOUG BRAGG ENTERPRISES LTD. DOWNEAST COMMUNICATIONS LTD DR. CHERYL CONROD DR. DOUGLAS LEGAY E C ARMITAGE HARDWARE CO LTD E. BARNHILL TRUCKING LTD EAGLE NEST RECOVERY HOUSE EARL FRANCIS SPRYFIELD MEM. BR. #152 EASSONS TRANSPORT LTD EAST SIDE FISHERIES LTD. EASTERN SIGN PRINT 38 64 44 26 44 90 88 46 80 12 102 8 38 50 70 68 28 62 24 90 40 102 106 10 66 16 34 26 48 56 108 74 62 94 94 54 112 88 100 12 108 EATON CORPORATION ELEGANT FLOORING LTD ELMSDALE SUBWAY LTD. EMBERLEY'S ENTERPRISE CAPE BRETON CORP. ESKASONI BAND COUNCIL ESKASONI FISH & WILDLIFE COMMISSION ESRI CANADA LTD EVANS MAC ISAAC MAC MILLAN F & K COMPUTER SALES & SERVICES FACTS ENGINEERING FADER AGENCIES FAIRLEY & STEVENS FORD LINCOLN FINBAR'S IRISH PUB FIVE STAR ROOFING & MASONRY FLOORSCAPES FORREST'S CONVENIENCE & VIDEO STORES FRASERWAY R V CENTRE LTD G M MACDONALD WELDING LTD. GASHA GEOFF REGAN MP HALIFAX WEST GEORGE MAC DONALD & SONS LTD. GERALD MITCHELL CONTRACTING LTD GHYSLAINE ROY, CENTURY 21 ACCLAIM LTD GIFFIN GROUP GILLIS & ASSOCIATES GILLIS D VENTILATION & A/C GIONET BOBBY PAINTING & DECORATING GLUBES SOUND STUDIO GOLD STAR REALTY GOOD VENTURE FISHING CO. INC. GORDON CHAPMAN PLUMBING & HEATING GREEN WAY CLAYMORE INN & ANTIGONISH CONFERENCE CTR. GREENHILLS DEV. SURFACE COAL MINE GREYTOP PROPERTY SERVICES INC GRIGGS ENGINEERING LTD. H P H MECHANICAL LTD. HAILEY’S APPLIANCE REPAIRS LTD. HALIFAX C & D RECYCLING LTD. HALIFAX PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES 52 92 100 90 98 8 18 90 50 50 68 52 68 60 110 62 54 54 98 76 60 24 14 68 40 54 102 70 108 76 38 82 82 78 78 66 58 100 50 86 HALIFAX REGIONAL FIRE & EMERGENCY 102 HALTERM CONTAINER TERMINAL LTD 100 HANDYMAN CONNECTION 62 HARDING MEDICAL SUPPLIES 76 HARRIS & ROOME SUPPLY, DIV. GRAYBAR CANADA LTD 44 HARRIS HOME & BUILDING CTR. 102 HEFLER FOREST PRODUCTS LTD 66 HIGH - CREST ENTERPRISES LTD 32 HIGHLAND PULP LTD. 58 HON JAMIE MUIR M L A 110 HONEYWELL LTD. 50 HONOURABLE MICHAEL BAKER 68 HORSNELL INSURANCE 74 HUSKILSON’S FUNERAL HOME 54 HUSSMANN CANADA INC. 22 I C T CANADA MARKETING INC 14 ICI PAINTS 84 IDEAL CONCRETE LTD. 82 IN FOCUS OPTICAL LTD 40 INSURANCE BROKERS ASSN. 6 INT’L BR’HOOD ELECTRICAL WORKERS LOCAL 625 36 INTERTAPE POLYMER GROUP 100 INTL UNION OPERATING ENGINEERS 68 IRVING EQUIPMENT 44 IRVING SHIP BUILDING INC. 10 ISLAND FRESH SEAFOODS 110 ISLAND VIEW FAMILY RESTAURANT & BAKERY96 J & H INDUSTRIES LTD 74 J D UNIFORMS 82 J E RAMSAY HEARING SERVICES 74 J. CREEMER HOLDINGS LTD. 112 J. D. IRVING LTD. 6 J. DONALD SAMSON C. A. 68 J. M. GIFFIN P. ENGINEERING INC. 44 JAYMAR DIESEL LTD 44 JENTRONICS LIMITED 42 JIM'S WINDOW & DOOR SERVICE 94 JOHN HAMILTON MEDICINE INC 80 JOHN ROSS & SONS LTD. 36 JOHN SWAINE & ASSOC 58 JOHNNY ON THE SPOT 44 JOHNSON INSURANCE 60 K & N AUTO COMMERCIAL MARINE REPAIR 40 K. CARLSEN MANUFACTURING LTD 82 K. D. ROGERS WELL DRILLING LTD. 72 KAULBACH HOUSE HISTORIC INN 78 KEL-GREG HOMES INC. 94 KELLYS LUGGAGE LTD. 112 KHATTER & KHATTER BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS 4 KIEL DEVELOPMENTS LTD 64 KILLAM PROPERTIES INC 100 KINGS REGIONAL REHAB CENTRE 68 L & A ELECTRIC (A SOURCE ATLANTIC COMPANY) 86 L J M ACCOUNTING SERVICES 104 L. E. VEINOTTE & SONS LTD. 60 LA HAVE DENTURE CLINIC LTD 84 LA SHOPPE A'CAMILLE 76 LAFARGE CANADA INC. 48 LAPOINTE SEAFOOD INC 84 LAST PORT MOTEL 54 LESLIE EXCAVATING LTD. 56 LIBERAL CAUCUS OFFICE 92 LINDE CANADA LTD. 20 LINDWOOD HOLDINGS 50 LLOY’S DENTURE CLINIC 66 LOGAN DRILLING GROUP INC. 62 LOOK HO HO RESTAURANT 112 LOUISIANA PACIFIC CANADA LTD. 98 LUEDEY CONSULTANTS 4 M & C AUTO SVC LTD 86 M T P POWER ENTERPRISES INC 96 M V OSPREY LTD 40 MAC EAST 80 MAC KENZIE’S TOWING & SVC CTR 84 MAC LEOD GROUP 80 MACAIR LTD 52 MACKAY’S TRUCK & TRAILER CENTER LTD 88 MADER’S ROOFING & MASONRY 14 MAINLINE NEEDLE EXCHANGE 58 MARINERS CENTRE 66 MARITIME PAPER PRODUCTS LTD. 4 MARITIME TRACTOR REPAIR LTD. 64 MCLEOD SAFETY SERVICES 92 MCGILLIVRAY V. J. FUNERAL HOMES 42 POLICE ASSOCIATION OF MEMBERTOU WELLNESS HOME 112 METRO PAVING 78 METRO SELF STORAGE 76 MI'KMAQ GAS AND CONVENIENCE 32 MI’KMAW FAMILY & CHILDREN’S SERVICES 114 MIDTRAIL RESORT LTD 96 MIKE MACDONALD ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING & APTS 44 MILLEN FARMS LTD. 40 MIME’J SEAFOODS LIMITED 52 MISTY MEADOW FARMS 50 MOLSON CANADA 4 MONTE'S BAR & GRILL 24 MORNEAU SOBECO 32 MORRISON FUELS 40 MUNICIPALITY OF ARGYLE 56 MUNICIPALITY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY 36 MUNICIPALITY OF THE COUNTY OF VICTORIA 50 N D P CAUCUS OFFICE 56 NS HIGHWAY WORKERS UNION CUPE LOCAL 1867 102 NAPOLI PIZZERIA 72 NAPWICK HOLDINGS LTD. 40 NATIONAL TRAILER SALES 48 NEW GLASGOW POLICE 86 NEW ROSS CREDIT UNION 104 NIEFORTH STEEL PRODUCTS LTD. 96 NORM SMITH ELECTRIC LTD. 42 NORTH BAY FISHERMEN’S CO OP 106 NOVA ENTERPRISES LTD. 88 NOVA LEATHER LTD. 110 NOVA SCOTIA FIREFIGHTERS SCHOOL 18 NOVA SCOTIA LIQUOR CORP. 22 NOVA SCOTIA LIQUOR CORP 62 NOVA SCOTIA MI'KMAW KINA'MATNEWEY 84 NS TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC WORKS 76 NOVA TREE COMPANY INC. 110 O' BRIENS R X PHARMA CHOICE 90 O’ REGAN’S 108 OFFICE INTERIORS 52 OLYMPIA TILE INTERNATIONAL INC. 76 ORIGINAL ROOFING & SIDING 46 OUR NEIGHBOURHOOD LIVING SOCIETY 52 OVER ALL COLLISION CUSTOM & RESTORATION 104 P & R MACLEAN'S WATER & TRUCKING CO 48 P P G CANADA INC 48 P&B KAULBACK BUILDING LTD 86 P. A .W. ROOFING 78 P. A. YEOMAN MARINE SERVICE INC. 100 PAS AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR 46 PAT DUNN MLA 34 PELHAM ELECTRIC & REFRIGERATION 30 PERRY’S AUTO BODY 110 PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES 98 PETRO-CANADA 114 PEVERILL AND ASSOCIATES INC. 70 PHIL LEIL ENTERPRISES LTD. 94 PICTOU SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT 20 PIERCEY INVESTORS LTD. 108 PITNEY BOWES CANADA 2 PIVOTAL POWER 102 PLENUS CONSULTANTS 104 POLLETT DRUG STORES LTD. 110 POLYTECH WINDOWS & DOORS 56 PRINCESS CREDIT UNION LTD. 102 PUBLIC SERVICE ALLIANCE OF CANADA 2 R & D NICKERSON FISH PRODUCTS LTD 68 R A CORKUM FUNERAL HOME 94 R J F HEALTH CARE SERVICES LTD 92 R K O STEEL LTD. 20 R MACLEAN FORESTRY LTD 64 RAINBOW MOTEL & HAMMOCKS 70 REIGH’S SERVICE CTR. 84 REMOTE ACCESS TECHNOLOGY INC. 72 RENAISSANCE 88 RIVERSIDE FUELS 86 RIVERSIDE RESTAURANT 62 RODD HOTELS & RESORTS 26 ROGERS FURNITURE CO LTD 106 ROOFING CONNECTION 76 ROSE VALLEY TRUCKING EXCAVATING LTD. 56 ROYAL LE PAGE ANCHOR REALTY 54 ROYSONS’ FLOORING & WOODWORKING 54 RX SECURITY 78 S. ALLEN & SONS 72 SABLE RIVER VIEW COTTAGES 70 NOVA SCOTIA 127 SACKVILLE DRIVING SCHOOL 62 SACKVILLE INSURANCE AGENCY INC. 60 SACKVILLE RIVER ASSN RIVER WATCH PROGRAM 104 SALVATORE’S 92 SANDY & SONS FISHERIES LTD. 114 SCANWOOD CANADA LTD 60 SCOTIAMCLEOD 28 SCOTSBURN DAIRY GROUP 110 SEABOARD PAINTING & CONTRACTING 92 SEARS CANADA 78 SEAVIEW MANOR 66 SEE- SAW CONSTRUCTION INC 84 SENIORS FOR SENIORS 62 SERVICE MASTER OF TRURO 96 SEVEN SIGNS 86 SHANNEX HEALTH CARE MGMT 98 SHAW RESOURCES 112 SHEAN CO OP LTD. 64 SHELBURNE DIESEL SUPPLIES & SERVICE 96 SHELBURNE MALL MERCHANTS ASSOC. 92 SISTERS OF THE GOOD SHEPARD 110 SKIPPER FISHERIES LTD. 14 SNC LAVALIN INC 66 SODEXHO CANADA 64 SOURCE FOR SPACE PROPERTIES 58 SOURDOUGH COUNTRY BAKERY 86 SOUTH SHORE GLASS LTD. 106 SOUTHWEST NOVA DISTRICT HEALTH AUTHORITY 56 SOUTHSIDE FARMS C/O EYKING BROS 88 SPERRY MARINE CANADA 90 SPRING GARDEN PLACE 96 ST. ANNE COMM & NURSING CARE CENTRE 110 ST. LAWRENCE CEMENT INC. 70 STAN DEMINGS & SONS FISHERIES LTD 46 STANFIELD’S LTD 16 STELLAR INDUSTRIAL SALES LTD. 86 STELLARTON POLICE SERVICE 38 STEVENS GROUP MANAGEMENT 112 STEVIE CRETE FOUNDATIONS LTD. 48 STIRLING FRUIT FARMS 46 STONE BROTHERS PLUMBING & HEATING LTD 46 STONE’S DRUG STORE LTD 70 STRICTLY SALES AND SERVICES 72 STUART PONTIAC BUICK LTD. 66 STUDIO 177 HAIR DESIGN 66 SUBWAY 100 SUPERIOR FOUNDATIONS LTD 76 SUPPORTIVE LIVING SOCIETY 100 T & R TRUCK REPAIR LTD. 82 T T L SUPPLY LTD 46 TARA INN 108 TATTLE TALES BOOKS TOYS & COLLECTIBLES 72 TAYLOR & SILVER 102 THE DRAGON BUFFET KING RESTAURANT cover THE HEAD SHOPPE 74 THE NEW PALACE CLUB 18 THE SALVATION ARMY 58 THE SMILING DRAGON 72 THE UPS STORE 78 THE VILLAGE GRILL OF INVERNESS 16 THERMO CELL INDUSTRIES LTD. 72 TIBBO'S ELECTRIC 64 TOWN OF CANSO 102 TOWN OF DIGBY 12 TOWN OF KENTVILLE POLICE 38 TOWN OF MULGRAVE 56 TOWN OF NEW GLASGOW 82 TOWN OF PORT HAWKESBURY 48 TRADE CENTRE LIMITED 20 TRUEFOAM 30 TRURO HEIGHTS IRVING RESTAURANT 42 TRURO INTERNATIONAL INC. 98 TRURO VETERINARY HOSPITAL 90 TWIN CITY INSULATION CONTRACTORS LTD 104 ULTRAMAR HOME ENERGY 66 ULTRAMAR LTD. 16 UNICORN RESTORATIONS, AKA BATH FITTER 34 UNITED ASSN. JOURNEYMEN PLUMBERS LOCAL 56 112 UNITED PLUMBERS & STEAMFITTERS LOCAL 682 90 UPPER SACKVILLE AUTO BODY 108 VALLEY SOD & LANDSCAPING 72 VANCE HANES AUTO PARTS LTD. 52 VERHAGEN DEMOLITION LTD. 58 VI’S RESTAURANT LTD. 104 VICTOR & DOUGLAS OICKLE BOTTLE & ENVIRO DEPOT 88 VILLAGE OF NEW MINAS 42 W A LATIMER GENERAL CONTR LTD 56 W B L I CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS 108 W J POWER PLUMBING HEATING LTD. 72 W R GRAHAM SERVICES LTD. 42 W S LANGLEY CONCRETE & MATERIALS TECH. 94 W. R. BOLIVAR TRANSPORT LTD. 90 WACKY WHEATLEY’S T. V & STEREO 60 WAL – MART 96 WAL- MART 106 WAL- MART 80 WAL- MART ANTIGONISH 70 WAL- MART BRIDGEWATER 62 WAL- MART MUMFORD ROAD 38 WAL- MART NEW MINAS 58 WALKER'S GAS & ELECTRIC LTD. 98 WATERBURY & NEWTON 112 WAVES SEAFOOD & GRILL 36 WEATHERFORD CANADA 82 WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL 78 WHYCOCOMAGH FIRST NATIONS 88 WILLIAMS BROTHERS LTD. 104 WILSON ELECTRONICS 70 WILSON’S GAS STOP 30 WILSON’S GAS STOP 106 WINCHESTER DISPOSAL SERVICE 100 WISDOM OF BEING 92 WOLFVILLE NURSING HOMES LTD. 52 WOOD - MIZER CANADA EAST 80 WORLD LINK FOOD DISTRIBUTORS INC, 32 X-WAVE 26 YARMOUTH DEVELOPMENT CORP 54 YUILLE AUTO WORKS 88 ZINCK TREVOR DARTMOUTH NORTH MLA 24 P A N S Pitney Bowes Canada 133 Ilsley Avenue, Unit M, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B3B 1S9 T: 902.481.4006 . F: 902.425.3282 www.pitneybowes.ca The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) applauds the efforts of the Police Association of Nova Scotia to educate children and inform the public about heinous crimes. As a social justice oriented union, PSAC supports initiatives that address those who are victimized in society. PSAC members work towards safe workplaces and safe communities in which we all can flourish. 2 P OLICE A SSOCIATION OF N OVA S COTIA Providing Atlantic Canada With Quality Corrugated Packaging Since 1931 We’re Packaging Innovation. Premium White Standard Containers 1663 Brunswick St., Suite 200 Halifax, NS B3J 2G3 High Graphics Full Range of Services 902.420.1786 CAD/CAM Graphic Design Packaging Analysis Diecutting Specialty Folding Wax Cascading Proud to support PANS Call Us Today At 1-800-565-5353 Or Visit Our Website www.maritimepaper.com MARITIME PAPER PRODUCTS LIMITED Khattar & Khattar 5991 Spring Garden Rd. Suite 800 Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 1Y6 www.luedeyconsultants.ca Barristers & Solicitors Bill Luedey Serving Cape Breton since 1936 Vice President 902 482-3642 Fax 902 450-1274 [email protected] A Full Service Law Firm 378 Charlotte Street Sydney, Nova Scotia B1P- 1E2 Services Group Insurance Consulting 902-539-9696 1-888-542-8827 [email protected] Benefit Plans Worksite Wellness Programs 10 P OLICE A SSOCIATION OF N OVA S COTIA 38th Annual Crime Prevention Guide Table of Contents POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA Thank You from PANS 1 About PANS 3 Publisher’s Page 7 43rd Annual PANS Conference Long Service Awards ARTICLES OF INTEREST FROM AROUND THE PROVINCE… Traffic Study Indicates Cell Phones Still Abused Truro Cops Cruisin’ in Style Keep a Sharp Eye Operation Impact Police Training Costs Time and Money 21 21 23 23 25 Area Police Plan to Step Up Traffic Patrols Charlottetown Police Choir Heading Back to School Tim Hortons All Stars Farewell Tour IMPAIRED DRIVING AWARENESS & PREVENTION INFORMATION… Impaired Driving The Responsible Host Blood Alcohol Limits: Canada and the World Groundbreaking Research on DUI Offenders Alcohol-Crash Stats Why Have Impaired Driving Charges Dropped? Drunk Driving Quiz Progress and Problems How Pot Affects Driving Ignition Interlock If You’ve Been Drinking, You Have Options ADVERTISER’S INDEX POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 39 41 43 47 49 51 53 57 63 65 67 126 5 Low BAC Drivers and the Law Would a Lower Criminal BAC Save Lives? A Hard Nut to Crack MADD Canada: News Release Youth and Impaired Driving in Canada Rating the Provinces NS Gov’t: Road Safety Campaign Launched Alcohol is Alcohol Crime, Punishment and Safety Drugs and the Older Driver 9 17 27 27 29 31 69 75 77 81 85 91 99 101 105 111 Insurance Brokers’ Association of Nova Scotia Your best insurance is an insurance broker. To locate an insurance broker closest to you, please visit our web site at: www.ibans.com or for more information please call our office: 902-876-0526 6 P OLICE A SSOCIATION OF N OVA S COTIA From the Publisher Marketing Services (Atl.) Ltd. 1-800-561-4422 This 38th Annual Police Association of Nova Scotia Crime Prevention Guide focuses on the topic of Impaired Driving. Each year, PANS publishes these Crime Prevention Guides as a result of financial contributions from both residents of the province and business owners. With their generous support of our annual campaign, PANS is able to give back to their communities through donations to various local charities and youth-oriented programs, in an effort to keep our youth from experiencing the negative effects of many of the topics discussed in these annual guides. On behalf of PANS, I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank each and every contributor to our 2008 Telephone Appeal, which allowed us to publish this Crime Prevention Guide. This unique publication is distributed free-of-charge each year to schools, libraries and public facilities, and it is also available online at the PANS Guide website www.pansguide.com, making it easily accessible to everyone. Your comments or suggestions are always welcome regarding these publications, and we look forward to speaking with you again this year during our Annual Telephone Appeal. Sincerely, Mark T. Fenety President Fenety Marketing Services “Providing quality, professional marketing and fund raising services on behalf of high-profile, non-profit organizations.” This guide was proudly assembled and published by Fenety Marketing Services, with the help and co-operation of the Police Association of Nova Scotia. POLICE ASSOCIATION OF w w w . f e n e t y . c o m NOVA SCOTIA 7 Proud supporter of the Police Association of Nova Scotia Visit us at … www.bmo.com ESKASONI BAND COUNCIL BOX 7040 ESKASONI, NOVA SCOTIA B1W 1A1 TELEPHONE: (902) 379-2800 8 P OLICE A SSOCIATION OF N OVA S COTIA 43RD Annual PANS Conference Held in Coldbrook, Nova Scotia From left to right: Linda Redden (Administrator PANS), Ed Joyce & Joe Ross. Mr. Joyce is being presented with a photograph of himself as one of the oldest police officers to drive a “Paddy Wagon.” Mr. Joyce & Mr. Ross are retired and attended the Conference as Honorary Guests. Linda Redden (left) presenting Doris Harkness with a dozen roses. Doris is the wife of the late Sgt. Len Harkness, who was one of the founding members of PANS. George Dunfee & Wilfred Andrews, Kentville Police Service. In attendance: Mr. & Mrs. Rick Blouin (Kentville Police Service). continued... POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 9 • Laundry Facilities • Complimentary Local Calls • Complimentary High Speed Internet • On-site Restaurant • Fitness Centre • Complimentary Parking Days Inn - Dartmouth Highway 111, exit 3, 20 Highfield Park Drive, Dartmouth, NS Phone: (902) 465-6555 Fax: (902) 469-0868 Toll Free: 1-877-466-6555 www.daysinn.ca 4 P OLICE A SSOCIATION OF N OVA S COTIA 43RD Annual PANS Conference Held in Coldbrook, Nova Scotia (...continued) Bryan Morrison (MC for the event) thanking Mr. Ross for his long standing career with PANS spanning over 50 years. Mr. Morrison is a past member of the Kentville Police Service. Left to right: Linda Redden, presenting Sgt. Wayne Flynn with an award for his years of service in policing. Sgt. Flynn is recently retired from the Police Service. POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 11 Left to right: Chief Delaney Chisholm (New Glasgow), Mr. Joe Ross - Honorary Guest, Chief Bob White (Trenton). Both Chiefs are presenting a gift to Mr. Ross at his Retirement Dinner on behalf of the members in Pictou County. Presentations made to Joe Ross from Paul LeBlanc (Tim Hortons All Stars Hockey Team) and Mark Fenety (Fenety Marketing) at Mr. Rossʼ official Retirement Dinner during the 43rd Annual PANS Conference. continued... EAST SIDE FISHERIES LTD. Telephone N.S. (902) 762-2170 Fax: (902) 762-2666 Email: [email protected] Main Office: Lower East Pubnico, N.S. B0W 2A0 SEAFOOD DEALER HERMAN LEBLANC TERRY LEBLANC P.O. BOX 283 SYDNEY, N.S. B1P 6H1 Tel.: (902) 567-0473 Fax: (902) 562-3673 BRIAN LUND Owner Cell.: (902) 578-5566 [email protected] www.brilun.ca LUND SELF STORAGE UNITS LTD. The Town of Digby is proud to support PANS 645 Keltic Dr., Sydney Ph 567-0473 Ph 578-5566 www.brilun.ca 12 P OLICE A SSOCIATION Office 28 Cape Court Sydney, N.S. 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Mr. and Mrs. Ward Beck (Bridgewater Police Service) From left to right: Staff Sergeant Scott White (Amherst Police Service); Sgt. Wilfred Andrews (Kentville Police Service); and Sergeants Bill Blakney, Aubrey Armsworthy & David Lepper (Amherst Police Service). This Amherst Team of golfers were one of the winners at the Annual PANS Conference Golf Tournament. Members of the Amherst Police Service POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 15 Located at the Delta Sydney 300 Esplanade Street, Sydney, Nova Scotia 562-7500 Open Mon – Sat 5:00 – 9:00 Casual atmosphere, harbour view, elegant dining. Menu features: fish, steaks, pork, pasta, chicken, sandwiches. 16 P OLICE A SSOCIATION OF N OVA S COTIA Long-Service Awards NEW GLASGOW POLICE SERVICE Members of the New Glasgow Police Service receiving “Long Service Awards” for their years of service in policing. Left to right: Cst. Anthony Thomas, Sgt. Donald McDavid, Deputy Chief Eric MacNeil, Cpl. Steve Curley and Sgt. Kevin Scott. POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 17 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Phone: (902) 861-3823 Toll Free 1-866-861-3823 Fax: (902) 860-0255 Toll Free 1-866-399 FIRE Email: [email protected] Website: www.nsfs.ns.ca from a P.O. Box 8097 Eskasoni, NS B1W 1C2 friend 902.379.2024 18 P OLICE A SSOCIATION OF N OVA S COTIA Local Police Officers Honoured 28 LOCAL OFFICERS RECEIVE LONG-SERVICE AWARDS IN HALIFAX And the recipients are… By Jennifer Vardy Little 15-YEAR RECIPIENTS: STELLARTON – It was New Glasgow Police Service Oct. 14, 1971. It wasn’t Sergeant Blair Bannerman Sergeant Stephen Joseph Chisholm a day that went down in Corporal Stephen J. Curley history, but it’s a Constable Frederick Gordon Rutledge moment in time that Sergeant Kevin Thomas Scott inspector Hugh Muir Stellarton Police Service will never forget. Sergeant Paul Douglas Pentz For weeks before, Trenton Police Service he’d sat in the Constable Bruce MacPhee passenger seat of a Sergeant Walter Smith police cruiser, watching Westville Police Service and learning from an Constable Kenneth Robert Paquet Constable George Arthur Phillips experienced officer. But on that day 37 years 25-YEAR RECIPIENTS: ago, Muir sat in the Several Pictou County officers were honoured Tuesday in Halifax by the New Glasgow Police Service driver’s seat and headed justice minister. Some of the 25-year award recipients include, from left, Chief James Delaney Chisholm out on the streets of in front: Westville Police Chief Don Hussher, Stellarton Inspector Hugh Sergeant Joseph Anthony DiPersio Muir and New Glasgow Police Chief Delaney Chisholm. In the middle row Deputy Chief Eric Roy MacNeil Toronto by himself. “I remember it was a are: New Glasgow Sgt. Duane Rutledge, Westville Sgt. Robert Stewart and Sergeant Donald Sifton McDavid Police Chief Bob White. In the back are: Westville Sgt. Howard Sergeant Duane Malcolm Rutledge very busy day – nothing Trenton Dunbar, Westville Const. Robert Chisholm and Trenton Const. Hughie Stellarton Police Service really of consequence, Palmer. CNS Photo Sergeant Wayne M. Crane but it was a day of pride Chief Ambrose James Heighton for me,” Muir recalled. Inspector Hugh Robert Muir “These inaugural awards recognize our “There I was, a Sergeant G. Wayne Pembleton longest-serving members who deserve young fellow from a Trenton Police Service our support and thanks for their public small town in Nova Constable Hughie J. Palmer service.” Premier Rodney MacDonald Sergeant John D. Walsh Scotia, driving around Chief Robert G. White on my own in the big Westville Service streets of Toronto. I’d driven around before, but it was “These inaugural ConstablePolice Robert Anthony Chisholm the first time I was in charge of the vehicle and making awards recognize our Sergeant Howard James Dunbar all the decisions and couldn’t look across the seat to a l o n g e s t - s e r v i n g Chief Donald Edward Hussher senior man or woman and ask what they’d do.” members who Constable Kelly Wayne Oickle Back then, police officers only had to be five foot 10 deserve our support Sergeant Robert Wayne Stewart and have a Grade 12 education. Now, of course, that’s all and thanks for their changed, Muir said, where the emphasis is more on public service,” said Premier Rodney MacDonald. brains than brawn. The provincial program recognized officers who have Trenton Police Chief Bob White was one of a dying served in the province for 15 and 25 straight years. breed of officers who joined the police force by walking It also represents years of dedication said New in off the street. It’s something that would never happen Glasgow Police Chief Delaney Chisholm, who has 35 today, but previously, they’d be hired first and trained years of service. later. “It’s certainly a privilege to be honoured for long Police work has changed over the years as well, says service by the province,” said Chisholm. “You don’t get the 38-year veteran officer. Over the past few decades, into police with the aspiration of getting a medal – you scientific innovations like DNA have opened new doors, do it with the hope that you can help people, just make while co-operation between agencies has changed the some little difference in society.” scope of the job. “There’s a lot more co-operation and support now,” “You don’t get into police work with the says White. “Between departments, between children’s aspiration of getting a medal – you do it with aid, victim’s services, the court – and many more. Years the hope that you can help people, just ago, you didn’t share that information, like you do today. make some little difference in society.” That’s what gets the job done today.” New Glasgow Police On Tuesday, Muir and White were among 28 Pictou Chief Delaney Chisholm County police officers to receive long-service awards at a ceremony in Halifax. Originally Published Friday, October 24, 2008 The News POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 19 Pictou County Solid Waste is proud to support PANS for all your Waste Reduction questions in Pictou County call our Waste Reduction Hotline at 396-1495 or check out our website at www.pcwastemgmt.com RKO STEEL LIMITED • Supplier & Fabricator of All Structural & Misc Metals • Welding of Steel and Aluminum to CWB Standards W47.1, W47.2 • Quality Assurance ISO 9002 Certified - 2000 • 24 Hour Service • AISC Certified 10 Thornhill Dr., Unit 12 Dartmouth, NS B3B 1S1 468.6595 468-1322 fax 468.6596 www.lindecanada.com www.rkosteel.com Fax: 468-6870 85 MacDonald Avenue Dartmouth, N.S. B3B 1T8 20 P OLICE A SSOCIATION OF N OVA S COTIA Traffic Study Indicates Cell Phones Still Abused By Debbi Harvie When the new cell phone ban came into effect April 1, prohibiting motorists in Nova Scotia from using a hand held cellular device while driving, many motorists began abiding by the new law. A recent survey on East River Road in New Glasgow, however, indicates that four months later, people are less conscious about abiding by the law. “The number of cell phone infractions has increased; it may simply be due to the fact that people think they won’t get caught, they think it’s not being enforced or they have just forgotten about the law and it is a habit, as common as turning on the stereo in the car,” says Const. Ken MacDonald of New Glasgow Police Service. The survey was conducted by summer students at New Glasgow Police Service. The survey, over four days last month at a busy intersection involved one hour each day during the lunchtime rush. Students counted the number of vehicles driving through the intersection and recorded the number of drivers using their handheld cell phones while driving. Out of a little more than 3,000 vehicles, 56 people over the four days were recorded using the devices while driving. “That’s a very high number in terms of traffic safety,” says MacDonald. MacDonald says the reason the law was put into place was because cell phones have been attributed to causing motor vehicle collisions because they cause a distraction for the driver. “The Highway Safety Research Center conducts traffic studies across North America and found people using cellular devices are two times as likely to be involved in a motor vehicle collision than someone not on a cell phone because it creates a distraction,” says MacDonald. He says many people will come to a stop sign and begin talking on their cells. Although the car is not in motion, it doesn’t mean you can use your phone at a light or stop sign. “We encourage people to pull to the side of the road when and where it is safe,” he says. Under the MVA, a first offense for using a handheld cell phone while driving is a fine in the amount of $164.50, a second offence is $222 and a third and subsequent offences are $337. Originally Published August 6, 2008 Pictou Advocate Truro Cops Cruisin’ in Style Vehicles win second place in beauty contest By Mary Ellen MacIntyre Truro Bureau Truro police service’s cruisers came in second for best looking police vehicle in a national contest featured in Blue Line Magazine, a monthly law-enforcement publication. “My Assistant put the magazine on my desk Monday and pointed out the contest,” Truro Police Chief David MacNeil said. “I said our new detailing on our cruisers was just as good as the first-place winner, and my assistant agreed.” He paused. “Then we opened the magazine and saw our vehicles were tied for second place across Canada,” Chief MacNeil said with a laugh. The Truro cruiser’s white body with swooping black and blue lines across the sides tied with the Sûreté du Québec vehicle, and the first-place winner was the York Regional Police (Ontario) cruiser. The Quebec and Ontario designs also incorporate bands of colour as distinguishing marks. “Truro was recognized for its sweeping graphic design and excellent use of a drop-shadow effect while still maintaining readability,” the article says. The design was devised with help from a local sign company, Vi-Tech Signs. POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 21 “They did a really good job on the vehicles, and we’re really pleased with the design,” Chief MacNeil said. P.O. Box 395 North Sydney, N.S. B2A 3M4 BRIMAC ROOFING Thank you for serving and protecting us in the community we live in. We value and appreciate each and every one of you. Compliments of: BUILT UP ROOFING SHEET METAL BURNSIDE REALTY LIMITED 1000 WINDMILL, SUITE #12 DARTMOUTH, NOVA SCOTIA B3B 1J4 COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL 397 Villa, Bras D’Or B1Y 2Z2 JOHN KITZ OFFICE: 736-2617 FAX: 736-6149 CAMERON GRACIE 736-7225 TEL: (902) 468-2744 FAX: (902) 468-2293 22 P OLICE A SSOCIATION OF N OVA S COTIA KEEP A SHARP EYE Allan Paquet, right, senior analyst for the Bank of Canada, holds two Canadian $20 notes, one counterfeit and the other legitimate. Heading into the Christmas shopping season, Paquet said the bank is advising consumers and retailers to be aware of counterfeiting and the security features on modern Canadian currency. At left is Const. Ken MacDonald of the New Glasgow Police Service. MacDonald said more than $1,000 in fake cash was intercepted by local police last year, mostly in small denominations of $20 or less. However, Paquet said with counterfeiting, the denominations change from year to year. Sean Kelly – The News Originally Published Friday October 24, 2008 OPERATION IMPACT The Advocate, Wednesday, October 15, 2008 New Glasgow Police Service’s traffic unit were out in full force Thanksgiving weekend making sure the holiday weekend was as safe as possible. Operation Impact began Friday morning and continued throughout the weekend at six different locations and will continue through the month of October, reminding people to wear their seat belts and drive safe. From left are Const. Chris Pitts and Sgt. Kevin Scott checking the inspection sticker and plates while Const. Ken MacDonald greets a car on the opposite side of the road. Over the weekend, New Glasgow police charged eight people with seat bet infractions, four with speeding, three for not having motor vehicle inspections, two for driving unregistered vehicles and two for smoking in a vehicle with a child (under the Smoke Free Places Act). 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Karaoke • Open Mic • Live Music Auctions • Private Parties R.R. #5, 1889 Sherbrook Rd., New Glasgow, NS B2H 5C8 (902) 922-2007 24 P OLICE A SSOCIATION OF N OVA S COTIA POLICE TRAINING COSTS TIME AND MONEY Originally Published Tuesday, March 31, 2009 The Guardian By Frank Zakem commentary •Psychology: Police applied social sciences. I am old enough to remember that in order to get •Sociology: Police applied social sciences and hired on the city police force, you had to be over 200 community based policing. pounds, be a good hockey player and have a connection •Criminal investigations 1 and 2. at City Hall. This seems like a very comprehensive program and Thankfully things have changed over the years. Policing has become an important profession that should produce a good qualified police officer. I could requires unique qualifications of those desiring to enter be wrong, but the problem, as I see it, is that this is only the field. When I was elected to city council in 1964, a 25-week program and 10 of those weeks are on-the-job training for police officers in the region was inadequate. training. That leaves 15 weeks for all the other courses. Police officers were often trained on the job or through There is no way you can do justice to the profession in 25 weeks. short courses arranged by their departments. My recollection is that our first cadet program was a At the annual meeting of the Maritime Provinces Chamber of Commerce in Charlottetown in June of 1970, one-year program. Even that was too short 37 years ago. the chief of police for te City of Chatham, N.B., Dan With more complex problems in our society such as drug Allan, put forward a resolution asking that support be problems, family breakdown and disputes, sensitivity to given to establish formal training for police officers in the our diverse population and the importance of communications between the police and the public, one region. I represented the city at the chamber meeting and I would think that the 25 week program for police training became very interested and excited with Chief Allan’s would be far from adequate. One of the big problems is the cost of training. It resolution and the support the chamber gave. I was chair of the police committee at the time. Chief Sterns Webster costs $16,250 tuition. Add on room and board and the and I were quite anxious to provide our police some total comes to almost $25,000. Double the time of the training and you can almost formal training. Next to our family, church and school, the double the cost of training. I joined Holland College Next to our family, church in 1970 to set up the police profession will likely have the most impact and school, the police business administration on our daily lives profession will likely have the program. Chief Webster and I approached Dr. Glendenning and discussed police most impact on our daily lives. We owe it to our citizens training and Chief Allan’s resolution. We invited Chief to have a well-trained proficient police department and Allan to the college to discuss his vision, an advisory we owe it to our police to ensure they have the committee of the police was established, and an analysis opportunity to keep up and improve their skills. It’s time to think outside the box to see how the 25of the skills required for municipal policing were week cadet program can be expanded to allow the identified. The college moved quickly. It hired W.J.R (Mac) cadets more time to cover their courses. At the same time MacDonald who was able to professionally put together there should be, if it is not already in place, an in-house a one-year program. In february 1971, The First 15 refresher course to help our police to keep abreast of the students, including three females, began their training in latest advances in the police field. the new police technology program at Holland College. Frank Zakem is a former Mayor of Charlottetown. The police program went through a lot of ‘growing pains’ but eventually became the Atlantic Police Academy funded by the four provinces and is now recognized by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police and the Canadian Professional Police Association. I was prompted to write this letter when I read that Constable Gary the Charlottetown Police Report identified that the police Clow accepts a required more training. If you read the courses required donation from for the current cadet program you will find the following Blair Cutcliff, outline: Charlottetown Y’s •Police vehicle operation and speed measurement Men’s Club. The devices. Y’s Men’s Club •Police reporting systems and computer literacy. made a $2000 •Occupational safety for police. donation towards •Intervention and use of force: restraints and the Drug Abuse intermediate weapons. •Judgmental use of force simulation training. Resistance •Police firearm proficiency and tactical training. E d u c a t i o n •Police physical abilities development. (D.A.R.E.) •On the job training workplace experience program. program for •Law; criminal code and Federal Statues 1 and 2. elementary school •Principals of traffic services. I D.A.R.E. you Grade 6 students. POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 25 121 Ilsley Ave., Unit L Dartmouth, N.S. B3B 1S4 Tel. 902-468-6089 Fax. 902-468-3202 1535 Dresden Row, Suite 207 Halifax, N.S. B3J 3T1 Telephone: (902) 832-9411 Fax: (902) 832-9422 www.dresdenrowmarket.ca 26 P OLICE A SSOCIATION OF N OVA S COTIA Area police plan to step up traffic patrols as students head back to school By Sarah Regan The News New Glasgow – While dropping your child off at school next week don’t be surprised if you get a tap on your window by a man or woman in uniform. With the start of the school year comes an increase in the number of pedestrians and vehicles on the road You may notice over the next couple weeks an increase in police presence in and around schools. Extra police will be assigned to monitor school zones, handing out tickets to motorists who fail to yield to school buses and crosswalks. It is all part of the launch of New Glasgow Police Service’s Operation School Zone Safety. “The safety of students returning to school is our top priority this time of year,” says New Glasgow police officer Const. Ken MacDonald. “The public hasn’t seen a school bus in two months, so there is bound to be some violations.” In fact, a 2006 study by Nova Scotia Safety Council revealed 401 incidents where a motorist passed a bus illegally over a 10 day-period. “That’s a huge number,” says MacDonald. Under the Motor Vehicle Act, failing to stop for flashing red school bus has a first offence fine of $394.50, which increases to $682 for the second offence and $1,257 for the third and subsequent offenses. There’s a $279.50 fine for motorists found to exceed the 50 kilometer speed limit through a school zone. “The probability of an accident happening sharply increases with the start of the school,” says MacDonald. “So be on the lookout and pay closer attention when in areas populated by students.” Fast facts about back to school traffic Number of bus runs a day in Nova Scotia: . . . . . 4,447 Number of students transported daily: . . . . . . . . 95,969 Kilometers traveled daily: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163,348 (close to 30 million annually) Source – Nova Scotia Safety Council Const. Graham Purvis will be among officers assigned to monitor school zones next week, issuing tickets to motorists who fail to yield to school buses. As originally published August, 2008 THE CHARLOTTETOWN POLICE CHOIR PARTICIPATING IN THE CANADIAN POLICE ANNUAL MEMORIAL SERVICE HELD AT PARLIAMENT HILL IN OTTAWA POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 27 J’inscris mon enfant au Conseil scolaire acadien provincial Le mandat du CSAP est d’offrir une éducation en français langue première, reconnue pour son excellence. Les principes d'enseignement du CSAP reposent sur la pédagogie qui promeut la responsabilité de l'élève tout en assurant un encadrement pédagogique solide. Cape BretonVictoria Au CSAP, l'atteinte des résultats d'apprentissage s'articule principalement autour des sept domaines suivants : la langue et la culture françaises, l'expression artistique, le civisme, la communication, le développement personnel, la résolution de problèmes et les compétences en technologie. BUREAUX ADMINISTRATIFS : Siège social C.P. 88, Saulnierville , N.-É. 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B0E 2L0 Téléphone : 902-226-5230 T Télécopieur. : 902-226-5231 Vi s i t ez no t re Si t e Web à l ’adres s e s ui v ant e : ht t p :/ / cs ap . ednet . ns . ca Website: www.cbv.ednet.ns.ca Vous y trouverez une gamme de renseignements sur le fonctionnement du CSAP. 28 P OLICE A SSOCIATION OF N OVA S COTIA HEADING BACK TO SCHOOL By Sarah Regan The News New Glasgow - Students at North Nova Education Centre will notice a new addition to their community as they make their way back to class today. A police officer has been assigned to the high school full time. Const. Rebecca Heighton, who has served with the New Glasgow Police Service for the past two years, is the new school resource officer. Heighton’s job is to educate, mentor, counsel and advise students on police-related matters. She will also coach the girl’s hockey team and assist in intramural sports. “I’m really excited to start,” says Heighton. “I got to have lunch with a few of the students yesterday and got the impression from them they are looking forward to having an officer around to answer any law related questions they may have.” Heighton’s first day will be today. She will be introduced to faculty and staff during an assembly Friday. She will also work as a resource officer for the feeder school at New Glasgow Junior High and the Adult High School. “Rebecca is actually a perfect fit for this position,” says Con st. Ken MacDonald, New Glasgow Police Service. “She is eager to work with youth, which is why she was chosen.” Heighton is the ‘first police officer in Pictou County to be assigned to work at a school full time. Funding for her position came from the Department of Justice’s commitment to put at least one police officer in all municipalities as part of the Boots to the Streets program. “Const. Heighton is going to be very much a part of our school,” says principal Eileen English. “I think it will give students a chance see a police officer in a different light. Plus, maybe she can help when we have parking issues.” In preparation for the start of the school year, RCMP have assigned part time school liaison officers to each of the 13 schools policed by the RCMP within Pictou County and the Town of Pictou. The 18 RCMP members, including two DARE officers, will work to strengthen the relationship between police and youth. Const. Rebecca Heighton is the new school resource officer at North Nova Education Centre. She is the first officer in Pictou County to be appointed to a school full time. POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 29 Always Working to Save You Money! 30 P OLICE A SSOCIATION OF N OVA S COTIA Tim Hortons All Stars vs. PANS All Stars For fifteen years, the Tim Hortons All Stars have toured communities across the Atlantic provinces to play exhibition hockey games against local police departments, raising funds for the police association’s activities and local charities. Sadly, they decided to hang up their skates, so this past season was their Farewell Tour. PANS would like to sincerely thank the Tim Hortons All Stars for the opportunity of assembling their own All Star team to battle the Tim Hortons All Stars on a number of occasions over the past 13 years, and helping PANS to raise over $300,000 for communities across Nova Scotia! Some of the charities that have benefitted from these games are… Annapolis Valley M.A.D.D. Chapter Canadian Cancer Society Canadian Diabetes Association Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation Canadian National Institute for the Blind Canadian Paraplegic Association Cape Breton Transition House Children’s Wish Foundation Colchester Community Workshop Foundation Colchester Ground Search & Rescue D.A.R.E. Program Eastern Kings on the Move Youth Program Feed Nova Scotia Fidelis House Kings County SPCA Paediatric Unit Cape Breton Regional Hospital Palliative Care Unit of the Aberdeen Hospital Pictou County Food Bank Pictou County Fuel Fund Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation Salvation Army Snap Buckle & Drive Car Seat Safety Program Tearman House Tim Horton Children’s Foundation Truro Figure Skating Club Victoria Park Outdoor Swimming Pool Fund THANK YOU, Tim Hortons All Stars, for making this all possible! 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B2N 5G6 Bus: (902) 893-9429 Fax: (902) 893-9420 36 P OLICE A SSOCIATION OF N OVA S COTIA The 13th Annual Benefit Game in Halifax on March 25, 2009, was another tremendous success with over $12,500 in proceeds raised, allowing PANS to donate $4,000 to Feed Nova Scotia, whose immediate goal is to respond to people’s hunger, and $1,000 to the Tim Horton Children’s Foundation. POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 37 chuckwagon freight AMBROSE J. HEIGHTON CHIEF OF POLICE TOWN OF STELLARTON 582-7109 250 Foord St., P.O. 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It is a leading criminal cause of death in Canada. Over 34% of motor vehicle fatalities involve alcohol. Direct and indirect costs of alcohol-related crashes in Canada are estimated to be $7.52 billion annually. The operation of any motorized vehicle in Canada legally requires the driver have a blood alcohol concentration under the legal limit of .08 %. Results of a MADD Canada survey showed that 78% of Canadians personally have known someone who has driven a vehicle when they thought they were over the legal limit and 4 out of 10 Canadians acknowledge that they have driven a vehicle when they believe that they were legally impaired. That Was An Expensive Drink! (penalties and fines) Impaired driving can not only have deadly effects and cause suffering of individuals and their families, but perhaps not so well-known is the actual cost to an impaired driver who is convicted for even a first offense. The following information, taken from the Ministry of Transportationís “Break The Law Pay The Price” brochure (2003), itemizes the costs involved in an impaired driving conviction: ITEM COST LEGAL COSTS (estimated range) CRIMINAL CODE FINE Back on track PROGRAM LICENSE REINSTATEMENT FEE INCREASED INSURANCE (estimate) ($3000 extra per year for 3 years) IGNITION INTERLOCK $2000 - $10000 $600 $475 $100 $9000 $1300 TOTAL MINIMUM COST* (plus applicable taxes on some items) $13475 ACTUAL COSTS MAY BE HIGHER *Other potential costs include property damage, loss of employment income and insured and uninsured medical costs. Ontario leads the way in combating drinking and driving through some of the toughest laws and programs in North America, including: • Immediate license suspension • Stiff fines • Longer suspension periods • Mandatory alcohol education and treatment program • Vehicle impoundment • Ignition Interlock program (taken from MTO “Break The Law Pay The Price” brochure, 2003) POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 39 NAPWICK HOLDINGS LIMITED P.O. Box 100 Truro, NS B2N 5B6 71 Wright Ave. Burnside Dartmouth, N.S. B3B 1H4 (902) 895-1551 THE GIFFIN GROUP Providing Real Estate Developments since 1970 Northkent Estates - Kentville Parkwood Mini Home Court - New Minas Avon Heights Subdivision - Hants Border K & N Repairs RR 1 Lo wer L’Ardo i s e Ri ch. Co . N. S. 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Industrial, Commercial, Marine & Heavy Equipment CERTIFIED STRAWBERRY PLANT NURSERY STRAWBERRY U-PICK 80 LITTLE DYKE ROAD CURTIS MILLEN R.R. 1 GREAT VILLAGE President N.S. B0M 1L0 Fresh Packed Blueberries Arnold MacLeod Tel: 736-1144 or 625-0256 Cellular 227-5757 Fax: 736-0266 40 P OLICE A SSOCIATION OF N OVA S COTIA Canada Safety Council CANADA’S VOICE AND RESOURCE FOR SAFETY The Responsible Host In May 2006, the Supreme Court of Canada passed its decision on a tragic impaired driving case: social hosts of parties do not owe a duty of care to members of the public who may be injured by an intoxicated guestʼs conduct. In the early hours of January 1, 1999, a drunk driver crashed head-on into a car, killing a young man and seriously injuring a young woman, who is now a paraplegic. The woman tried to sue the hosts of the party which the driver had just left. The event that led to the crash was a New Yearʼs party. However, many other occasions trigger parties — for example, the Stanley Cup and the Grey Cup. In fact, impaired driving peaks in the summer, when people drink at outdoor terraces, festivals, golf, barbecues and other vacation activities. Whatever the Supreme Court decides, the Canada Safety Council recommends that party hosts monitor and supervise the service and consumption of alcohol. If you plan to host a party, check your insurance to see if it covers any incident that may occur on (or as a result of actions on) your property. The Canada Safety Council offers some practical advice: 1. Either donʼt drink or limit your own consumption of alcohol so you can be aware of how much your guests are drinking. 2. Know your guests – it is much easier to track the changes in behaviour of those you know. Inviting strangers increases risk. 3. Monitor and supervise the serving of alcohol. Designate non-drinkers to do this. A “bartender” should control the size and number of drinks. 4. Keep the focus off alcohol. Serve a lot of food that has protein and fat – salt encourages more drinking and sugar does not mix well with alcohol. For drinks, offer non-alcoholic choices. 5. See guests in and out. Greet all guests on arrival and departure, taking the opportunity to assess their condition. 6. If a guest is drunk, encourage him or her to give you their car keys. Buddy up with a friend to persuade the intoxicated person to take a cab. 7. Keep the phone numbers of cab companies handy and tell the guest that a cab has been ordered. Donʼt give the option to refuse. 8. If the guest is very drunk, keep that person with you until they have sobered or can be left with a sober responsible person. 9. Only time will sober the person, not more fluids or food. Offering a spare bed is a good recourse. 10. If the person refuses to hand over the car keys or spend the night at your house, call the police. This may seem drastic, but it may be the choice between an upset friend or far more tragic consequences. Having a plan helps you prevent problems (or at least handle them in the least unpleasant way) and hopefully enjoy your own party. © 2006 Canada Safety Council POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA http://www.safety-council.org 41 This space sponsored by : JENTRONICS Electronic Components & Industrial Controls Atlantic News Stand 15 Weston Court, Burnside Industrial Park, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B3B 2C8 We support PANS 5560 Morris Street Halifax, NS Tel.: (902) 468-7987 • 1-800-456-6598 • Fax: (902) 468-3430 www.jentronics.ns.ca 429-5468 Norm Smith Electric Limited Box 172 Kingston, Nova Scotia B0P 1R0 Tel: 902 756-4212 Fax: 902 765-2999 Email: [email protected] CHATER MEAT MARKET 250 Wyse Road Dartmouth, N.S. B3A 1N2 9209 Commercial St. New Minas, NS Phone 902-681-6972 Fax 902-681-0779 Website: www.newminas.com 464-4777 B. G. MAXX Your licence to survive. 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They argue that Canada lags behind other countries in its fight against impaired driving, and should follow an international trend to legislate a .05 limit. Traffic Code or Criminal Code In Canada, two levels of government deal with impaired driving. The federal Criminal Code is applied at BACs of .08 and over. In addition, nine of Canadaʼs 13 provincial and territorial jurisdictions impose administrative licence suspensions on drivers whose BAC is under .08. Those drivers immediately lose their licence for four to 24 hours, longer with subsequent violations. Driving with a BAC of .05 is not permissible under the traffic acts in most provinces and territories. The real issue is whether drivers should be criminalized if their BAC is under .08. “The priority must be to prevent alcohol-related crashes, not just to punish drinking drivers,” says Emile Therien, president of the Canada Safety Council. “Most drivers involved in alcohol-related fatal crashes have BACs over .15. Thatʼs the group the government should focus on.” Therien notes the absence of evidence that charging low-BAC drivers criminally would prevent more deaths and injuries than continuing to deal with them under provincial and territorial traffic regulations. What is the international trend? Is there an international trend to criminalize drivers at the .05 level? In 2002 the Canada Safety Council commissioned a study to provide a credible, detailed analysis of how Canadaʼs blood alcohol laws compare with other developed countries. The Council wanted a legal expert to examine Canadaʼs blood alcohol limits objectively in the international context. Law professor David Paciocco, from the University of Ottawa, compared Canadaʼs blood alcohol legislation with similar laws in countries which have similar legal and political traditions. In Canadaís Blood Alcohol Laws - an International Perspective he found that approaches to BAC law internationally are complex and varied. The report was updated in March 2006 to determine whether recent developments affect its conclusions. “There have been changes,” says Professor Paciocco, “but they do not alter the conclusions in my original report. Countries and jurisdictions with .05 limits still tend not to use criminal law approaches, which is what Canada would be doing by amending the Criminal Code.” continued... 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(902) 667-9399 E-Mail [email protected] 125 Sackville Drive Lower Sackville, N.S. B4C 2R3 (902) 864-1434 44 P OLICE A SSOCIATION OF N OVA S COTIA (...Blood Alcohol Limits: Canada and the World continued) Based on his analysis, Paciocco seriously questions arguments based on trends in foreign legislation to justify changes in Canadaʼs blood alcohol law. “If international trends are going to be used at all,” he suggests, “it would be more relevant to ask if Canadaís practice of not using criminal law for drivers under .08 is in line with the trend. Definitely it is.” Of the 77 jurisdictions examined in the report, only eight, or slightly over 10 percent, see fit to treat .05 as a crime. Canada Already Very Strict A comparison of potential penalties at .09 for first offenders shows Canada treats BAC offenders very harshly compared with other countries. Canadian law allows for the highest possible maximum prison sentence - five years. The next longest possible prison sentence, even in the United States where jail is more widely used, is two years. A first offender in Canada at .09 would likely receive the minimum sentence of a $600 fine, which is significant by international standards. The Canadian suspension for a first BAC offender ranks among the strictest in the world. Our Criminal Code sanctions for .09 BAC offenders are already stricter than most jurisdictions internationally. If the Criminal Code were to simply to substitute .05 for .08, it would treat drivers and those in care and control of motor vehicles at that level the same as it currently treats .09 BAC offenders. That would make Canada the harshest regime among comparative nations for .05 offenders. “Quite simply,” concludes Professor Paciocco, “if we change the .08 BAC in the Criminal Code to .05, we will not be doing so to keep up with the international Joneses, because .05 is not the standard of criminality internationally. We will instead be joining the minority of nations who criminalize this BAC, and imposing what would be the most onerous sentencing regime among comparative countries.” Dealing with Lower-BAC Drivers “It is important to send a strong message to drinking drivers with BACs below the .08 level,” says Therien. “We want to prevent them from causing harm and prevent them from joining the high-BAC group, but this can be done very effectively outside the Criminal Code.” The Canada Safety Council advocates harmonization of provincial and territorial regulations, as well as enhanced intervention programs, enforcement and public education. The Council also recommends treating administrative licence suspensions in a similar way to traffic violations. Therien points out that Canada is making progress in its fight against impaired driving. In 2003, road crashes involving a driver who had been drinking took 902 lives, down 30 percent from 1995, when 1,296 motor vehicle deaths involved a drinking driver. He says over-use of the Criminal Code could compromise the effectiveness of regulations which have contributed to this progress. © 2006 Canada Safety Council POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA http://www.safety-council.org 45 Stirling Fruit Farms (2000) Ltd. 10317 Highway 1 Wolfville, N.S. 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RR 2, Bridgewater, NS B4V 2W1 FREE ESTIMATES TELEPHONE (902) 396-5061 Trucking • Dozer • Excavator • Backhoe • Crushing Ken Jardine RR#2 Westville Pictou County, NS B0K 2A0 Facsimile: (902) 396-4444 Email: [email protected] WINDOWS - DOORS - DECKS - GUTTERS - EXTERIOR & INTERIOR RENOVATIONS 46 Bernard Mailman, President Ph: (902) 543-3936 Fax: (902) 543-2714 P OLICE A SSOCIATION OF N OVA S COTIA Canada Safety Council CANADA’S VOICE AND RESOURCE FOR SAFETY Groundbreaking Research on DUI Offenders While small in number, chronic drinking drivers are responsible for most of the harm caused by drunk driving in this country. New discoveries point to approaches that could help these offenders change their behaviour. For the past three years, the Addiction Research Program (ARP), a research partnership between the Douglas Hospital Research Center, Pavillon Foster Addiction Treatment Center and McGill University in Montreal, has turned its gaze to the problem of drunk driving. A series of studies are currently supported by the Quebec Ministry of Transport, Société dʼassurance automobile du Québec (Quebec Automobile Insurance and Licensing Board), Fond québécois de la recherche sur la société et culture, the Canadian Psychiatric Association Foundation and the Canada Safety Council. Preliminary findings are now starting to emerge from these initiatives and are being reviewed for publication in scientific journals. The Most Effective Interventions One pilot study looked at two types of intervention intended to reduce problematic drinking among 51 offenders convicted for driving under the influence (DUI). The impact of an ultra-brief 20 minute intervention approach, called Motivational Interviewing (MI), was compared to that of an information control condition which provided general statistics and information about the risks of DUI. Participants were randomly assigned to one of these interventions. The main outcome measures were percentage of days when hazardous drinking occurred (six or more standard drinks in a day), scores on a questionnaire of negative consequences related to excessive drinking, and participantsʼ use of health services. Follow-up interviews were conducted three and six months after intervention. Results at six months follow-up indicated that exposure to MI resulted in a significantly greater reduction in hazardous drinking and fewer visits to health professionals. These results suggest that brief, low cost interventions like MI could have benefits when provided at “golden moments” of opportunity, such as at the time of a court appearance or driving fitness evaluation of a convicted DUI offender. This is important because DUI offenders are notorious for re-offending and not participating in sanctioned remedial programs following their conviction. A larger study is now underway to more thoroughly test the potential of MI in this population. Why Some Re-Offend, Others Donʼt Another study, whose results will be published in an upcoming edition of Alcohol and Alcoholism, focused on understanding why some individuals are at higher risk for DUI offending than others. The ARP team consisted of experimental and neurocognitive psychologists, neurobiologists, and endocrinologists. They posed the question: other than excessive alcohol drinking, what other factors could explain why some individuals repeatedly drink and drive, while others do not? Approximately 200 individuals with from one to eight DUI convictions were invited to the ARP laboratory for six hours of testing and evaluation. Along with questionnaires probing drinking and drug use habits, information was gathered about health, psychosocial adjustment, family background, memory and mental functioning. Moreover, blood, urine and salivary samples were collected to test for signs of alcohol and drug use, as well as distinct measures of biologically and genetically determined brain activity. This unprecedented multidisciplinary study reveals that individuals who are repeatedly arrested for drinking and driving may possess markers of a more biologically or genetically based form of drinking. This may be harder to control by the usual intervention methods than other forms of drinking. If this finding is supported by further study, it would suggest that some individuals might benefit from specially tailored intervention approaches that take this factor into account. Thomas G. Brown, Ph.D. Director, Addiction Research Program Assistant Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry Douglas Hospital Research Center/McGill University http://www.safety-council.org © 2005 Canada Safety Council POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 47 CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS GROUP / ATLANTIC DIVISION 209 Kearney Lake Road, P.O. 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Cole Harbour, NS B2V 2T3 902.456.4616 902•865•4426 cell 902•830•9255 48 P OLICE A SSOCIATION OF N OVA S COTIA Canada Safety Council CANADA’S VOICE AND RESOURCE FOR SAFETY Alcohol-Crash Stats In 1998, the total number of alcohol-related crash deaths nation-wide dropped below 1,000 for the first time since statistics have been available. Between 1988 and 2001, Ontario drinking and driving fatalities dropped by over half, from 439 to 204. According to Transport Canada's report The Alcohol-Crash Problem in Canada: 2000, a total of 981 people died in alcohol-related crashes in 2000. This includes off-road vehicles, as well as pedestrians with alcohol in their blood. • • • • • Out of 420 pedestrian fatalities, 38 per cent of those tested for alcohol had been drinking, and most of these had BACs over 0.08. Almost nine out of every 10 people killed in alcohol-related collisions (87.4 per cent) were in or on the drinking driver's vehicle (i.e. drivers/operators or passengers). Almost nine out of every 10 drivers killed in alcohol-related collisions (87.5 per cent) were male. Of all injured snowmobile operators who were killed, 62 per cent had been drinking, as had 49 per cent of the deceased operators of other off-road vehicles. Over half (56 per cent) of the drivers killed in single-vehicle crashes tested positive for alcohol, compared to only 20 per cent of those killed in multiple-vehicle crashes. Drinking and driving is a subset of alcohol-related crashes. In 2000, road crashes involving a driver who had been drinking killed 864 people, representing almost 30 per cent of all road fatalities. This is down by one-third from 1995, when 1,296 motor vehicle deaths involved a drinking driver. Of the drinking-driving road fatalities, almost half (422) were drivers whose blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was over 0.08. In contrast, the United States has seen no substantial change in drink-driving fatalities over the past few years. In 1995, traffic fatalities involving a drinking driver represented 42 per cent of road fatalities (17,732 deaths); in 2000, they represented 41 per cent (17,380 deaths). Relatively few chronic hard core drinking drivers are responsible for most of the drunk driving problem in this country. High-BAC drivers (i.e. those with BACs over 0.15) represent about one per cent of the cars on the road at night and on weekends. Yet they account for nearly half of all drivers killed at those times. The hard core drinking driver is the biggest challenge to further progress. Most provinces provide assessment and rehabilitation programs to prevent impaired drivers from continuing to endanger the public. Ontario's remedial measures program started in September 1998. According to a May 2003 report, of the approximately 21,000 convicted impaired drivers who had gone through it, only 23 of the graduates had to repeat the course due to a subsequent conviction. Provinces are also introducing alcohol ignition interlock, a small breath-testing unit linked to the ignition system. To operate the vehicle, the driver must provide a breath sample. The device, installed at the offender's expense, reduces recidivism by as much as 90 per cent while in use. When combined with rehabilitation, interlock is a very effective countermeasure. In December 2002, Manitoba introduced a new law believed to be the toughest of its kind in North America. The government will seize and sell the vehicles of repeat drunk drivers. The statistics show that Canada's approach to impaired driving is working. Criminal sanctions, combined with provincial and territorial countermeasures, are deterring people from drinking and driving. Canada is a leader in the fight against impaired driving, but we cannot be complacent. Resources and hard work are needed to achieve further reductions. Updates In 2004, police reported about 79,000 incidents of impaired driving. The 2004 rate was stable compared to 2003, and 33 percent lower than a decade prior. In 2003, road crashes involving a driver who had been drinking killed 902 people, of which half (450) were drivers who were legally impaired. In a 2005 survey 6.7 percent of drivers said they had driven in the past year when they felt they were over the legal limit. That translates into 1.5 million drivers and over 7.8 million trips. Updated May 2006 © 2006 Canada Safety Council POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA http://www.safety-council.org/index.html 49 A & A Roofing Ltd. 1459 Lakewood Rd., EVANS, MacISAAC, MacMILLAN KAROL AALDERS P.O. Box 175 Kentville, N.S. B4N 3W4 Barristers & Solicitors PH: (902) 678-4422 FAX: (902) 679-1513 409 Granville Street Bus. (902) 625-0580 Port Hawkesbury, NS Fax: (902) 625-2811 B9A 2M5 email:[email protected] “We are your Professional Roofing Contractor serving the province of N.S.” BRUCE S. OLAND President Lindwood Holdings Keith Hall P.O. 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B3T 1P3 Recycling the Present to Preserve the Future 165 JONES ROAD NEW MINAS N.S. B4N 4J6 BUS: 681-2122 50 FAX: 681-1465 PARTS: 681-1251 P OLICE A SSOCIATION OF SERVICE: 681-0425 N OVA S COTIA Canada Safety Council CANADA’S VOICE AND RESOURCE FOR SAFETY Why Have Impaired Driving Charges Dropped? Impaired driving charges across Canada dropped by 22 per cent between 1990 and 1994. Yet research shows that the incidence of impaired driving was in fact increasing in this period. About 12 per cent of drivers on the road at night still take the wheel after drinking, and about one-third of all drivers killed in road crashes are impaired. A survey suggests front-line officers are laying fewer charges because of difficulties in enforcing impaired driving laws. In September, 1998, the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police and Transport Canada released a survey of front-line police officers across Canada. The survey, which took place in the spring of 1997, asked the officers about their attitudes and perceptions regarding enforcement and prosecution of impaired drivers. Over 1,500 officers in municipalities, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Ontario Provincial Police and the S˚retÈ du Quèbec responded to the mail-in questionnaire - a return rate of 71 per cent. Following are some of the survey's key findings: • On average, it takes almost three hours for an officer to complete the paperwork and go through the process to charge one person with a Criminal Code impaired driving offence. It takes that same officer at least four more hours if that case goes to trial. These time frames may account for the relatively few Driving While Impaired (DWI) charges being laid (about 7.5 charges per front-line officer over a one-year period). About half of all officers surveyed admitted they would lay more charges if it took less time to process and administer the charges. • The amount of time officers can spend enforcing impaired driving laws may be diminishing because of demands for other services. Although most officers believe the arresting and prosecuting impaired drivers is a fairly high priority, they feel they do not always have the full support of officers in management positions. Many also believe their agency does not have adequate human resources to deal with the problem. • Twenty to 30 per cent of officers use their own discretion when charging drivers who may be impaired over the federal legal limit of .08 (blood alcohol concentration or BAC over 80 mg per 100 ml). For example, instead of laying Criminal Code charges they may allow a sober passenger to take over the driving, send the impaired driver home by taxi or give a 12 or 24 hour administrative licence suspension. (See below.) • Enforcement officers believe that in many cases, mainly due to heavy caseloads, Crown Attorneys are either not adequately prepared when impaired driving cases come to court or have not even had time to open the file before the first court appearance. • The most frequent general comment received from the responding officers related to the lenient and/or inconsistent rulings handed down by judges. They also commented on their concern about the lengthy processing time, the amount of paperwork they are required to complete and the lack of human resources to deal with the problem. • Over two-thirds agreed with the sanctions being implemented in many jurisdictions across Canada. They give greatest support to administrative licence suspensions, vehicle impoundment and other provincial sanctions which take effect at BAC levels below .08. Enforcement officers are the first line of defense in the fight against impaired driving. The Canada Safety Council believes the above issues must be addressed. The job of the enforcement officer must be made as easy as possible while ensuring the rights of the accused are protected. Publication # TP13161 E, Transport Canada, Safety and Security, Road Safety Administrative Licence Suspensions: Public Good Versus Individual Freedom On October 13, 1998, the Ontario Court of Appeal put on hold its decision on the legality of a provincial law passed in November 1996. That law removes impaired drivers from the road immediately and suspends their licenses for 90 days if they blow over the legal limit or refuse to give a breath test. The law is being challenged on the basis that it violates the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. In the past, courts have upheld the legality of measures to reduce impaired driving, such as RIDE and STEP programs, recognizing the right of the public to be protected against drunk drivers. The CACP-Transport Canada survey revealed that 30 per cent of officers prefer short term licence suspensions (similar to the Ontario law) to laying Criminal Code charges, as an effective way to take impaired drivers off the road. The Canada Safety Council has expressed concern that a decision to overturn this law will create a serious setback to the national fight against impaired driving. © 2006 Canada Safety Council POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA http://www.safety-council.org/index.html 51 Corporation Eaton Corporation is a global leader in electrical control, power distribution and industrial automation products and services. B.J. MACPHEE TRUCKING LTD. Visit us at www.eatonelectrical.ca R.R. NO. 1, Shubenacadie, NS B0N 2H0 758-2461 MIMEʼJ SEAFOODS Sponsored by 141 Damascus Rd. 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True False True False True False True False True False True False True False True False 2) A police officer can suspend your driver's licence immediately for drinking and driving. 3) If you have one drink per hour, you don't have to worry about being over the legal limit. 4) You can't be charged with a drinking-driving offence if you are riding a snowmobile on your own property. 5) An impaired driving charge isn't such a big deal. You simply pay the ticket and everything's fine. 6) Only young drinking drivers are at higher risk of crashing. 7) The worst way to tell if someone has had too much to drink to drive safely is to ask them. 8) If you think you've had too much to drink to be able to drive safely, you'll be OK if you have a cup of coffee or take a cold shower. How did you do? see next page for answers... © 2006 Canada Safety Council POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA http://www.safety-council.org/index.html 53 H. M. Huskilson’s Funeral Home & Crematorium Ltd. 28 ALBERT ST. YARMOUTH, N.S. B5A 3N1 TEL: 902-742-3626 FAX: 902-742-3452 Email: [email protected] www.cigfh.ca Forrestʼs Convenience & Video Stores #11 William Street North Sydney, N.S. William St. Dairy 794-4385 Pierce St. Dairy 794-8866 Bras Dʼor Conv. 736-2121 E. Barnhill Trucking Limited 368 Main St. Ste 203 Yarmouth, NS B5A 1E9 902.742.7585 933 Belmont Colchester County, N.S. B0M 1C0 662-2520 Suite 310, Sun Tower 1550 Bedford Highway, Bedford, NS B4A 1E6 MYRNA L. GILLIS, B.A., LL.B. BARBARA DARBY, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., LL.B. Phone: 902-835-6174 Fax: 902-835-1486 Toll free: 1-866-277-3863 Email: [email protected] www. gillisassociates.ca Best Wishes From 366-2400 Carl Williams, General Manager Fraserway RV LP (Bedford, NS) Direct: 902-835-8377 1-800-263-5558 Visit us online at www.fraserway.com R.R. #1, Canso B0H 1H0 LASTPORT MOTEL 54 P OLICE A SSOCIATION OF N OVA S COTIA Canada Safety Council CANADA’S VOICE AND RESOURCE FOR SAFETY ANSWERS: Facts about Impaired Driving 1. You can't be charged with a drinking-driving offence if your BAC is below the legal limit. False: You can be charged with a criminal offence for driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, regardless of your BAC. 2. A police officer can suspend your driver's licence immediately for a drinking-driving offence. True: In most provinces, a police officer can suspend a driver's licence for 12 or 24 hours if you register a "Warn" on an approved screening device. In addition, in some provinces, a police officer can, on behalf of the registrar of motor vehicles, suspend your licence for 90 days if you fail a breath test or refuse to provide a breath sample. 3. If you have one drink per hour, you don't have to worry about being over the legal limit. False: The "one drink per hour" rule only works for the first two or three hours. It does not work for women. Restrict yourself to no more than two drinks. Better yet, don't drink if you are going to drive. 4. You can't be charged with a drinking-driving offence if you are riding a snowmobile on your own property. False: Impaired driving laws apply to all types of motor vehicles regardless of where they are being operated. 5. An impaired driving charge isn't such a big deal. You simply pay the ticket and everything's fine. False: Impaired driving is a criminal offence. You will be photographed and fingerprinted. You must appear in court. Among other things, a conviction results in a criminal record. You can go to jail; for a second offence, you will go to jail. 6. Only young drinking drivers are at higher risk of crashing. False: Drinking drivers of all ages have an increased risk of crash involvement. In general, risk increases with BAC. However, the risk for young drivers increases much more rapidly due to their inexperience as drivers, peer pressure and the impact of even small amounts of alcohol. 7. The worst way to tell if someone has had too much to drink to drive safely is to ask them. True: This is one of the most unreliable ways to tell. A person's judgment is seriously affected by alcohol and they often overestimate their abilities. 8. If you think you've had too much to drink to be able to drive safely, you'll be OK if you have a cup of coffee or take a cold shower. False: Time is the only way to reduce your BAC. Depending on how much you have had to drink, it can take many hours for your BAC to return to zero. Safety Canada, July 2000 © 2006 Canada Safety Council POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA http://www.safety-council.org/index.html 55 Antho ny Mui s e, CMA VP Operations Yarmouth Regional Hospital 60 Vancouver Street Yarmouth, Nova Scotia B5A 2P5 Phone: (902) 742-3542 ext. 117 Fax: (902) 742-0369 Email: [email protected] www.swndha.nshealth.ca LESLIE EXCAVATING LIMITED PHONE: 456-4116 FAX: 434-5608 lesexc@eastlink. ca Commercial & Residential – Excavation to roof complete Water & Sewer – Roads Lot Clearing – Landscaping – Topsoil Allan Block Walls Web: www.walatimer.com Proud to Support P.A.N.S. Dooley’s Pharmacy PO Box 210 Arichat, NS B0E 1A0 Ph# 902-226-3133 Greetings From Darrell Dexter & the NDP Caucus New Democratic Party Caucus Office Suite 1001, Centennial Building 1660 Hollis Street Halifax, N.S. B3J 1V7 Phone: (902) 424-4134 Fax: (902) 424-0504 Toll Free in N.S.: 1-888-247-0448 Web: www.ndpcaucus.ns.ca E-mail: [email protected] Ph: (902) 860-0085 Fax: (902) 860-0091 Email: [email protected] PROUDLY STANDING BESIDE PANS AND THEIR FIGHT AGAINST CRIME 5 Laura Court Fall River, N.S. B2T 1H7 Vice President Deborah Haverstock 56 P OLICE A SSOCIATION OF N OVA S COTIA Canada Safety Council CANADA’S VOICE AND RESOURCE FOR SAFETY Drunk Driving - Progress and Problems The Future The rate of impaired driving incidents dropped four per cent in 2002, resuming its 20-year downward trend after a small increase in 2001, according to a November 2003 report from the Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics. • • • • The rate of impaired driving incidents reported by police was 65 per cent lower than its peak in 1981. The number of deaths and injuries related to impaired driving have gone down by almost half since 1986 despite increasing numbers of drivers and vehicles. Impaired driving accounted for about 12 per cent of all cases heard in court, making it the largest category of offences (53,000 out of a total 452,000). Impaired driving also had the highest conviction rate - 73 per cent, compared to 60 per cent for all Criminal Code offences. The Canada Safety Council credits the progress to several factors: strong commitment from all the stakeholders; changing attitudes and behaviours with respect to drinking and driving; effective public education and public awareness programs; and the level of police enforcement. The countryʼs aging population is another factor in the downward trend. Seniors over age 65 have the lowest rates of impaired driving. Who are the drunk drivers? According to a national survey on drinking and driving released in December 2005 by the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF), 15 per cent of Canadian drivers reported driving a vehicle within two hours of consuming alcohol in the past 30 days. The survey estimates that an alarming 1.5 million drivers drove when they thought they were impaired, of which 16 per cent (about 2.3 per cent of all drivers) said they did so four or more times. Based on the findings, TIRF estimates that only three per cent of drivers account for 84 per cent of reported impaired driving trips in Canada. This is in line with a large body of research which shows that a small minority of drinking drivers accounts for most of Canadaʼs impaired driving problem. Younger drivers continued to show the highest rates of impaired driving. Data from 94 police departments found drivers aged 19 to 24 represent 56 per cent of all reported criminal incidents. The Justice statistics show the rate of impaired driving peaks at age 21. The TIRF survey found that drivers aged 25 to 34 are most likely to report they have taken the wheel after drinking . Younger drivers and chronic drinking drivers must remain a major target in efforts to eradicate impaired driving. Canadaʼs national strategy In Canada there is no national law covering all aspects of drinking and driving. This is because in our federal system, different levels of government have responsibility for different aspects of the problem. The Constitution of Canada defines the powers of the federal and provincial or territorial levels of government. continued... POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 57 Site Location: 5511 Cornwallis St. Halifax, NS B3K 3B4 1-877-904-4555 Toll Free 423-9991 Bus 830-3853 Outreach 423-1619 Fax A Health Promotion Project Mailing Address: 2158 Gottingen St. Halifax, NS B3K 3B4 The Salvation Army HIGHLAND PULP LTD. 25 Tamarack Dr. RR # 2, Truro, N.S. B2N 5B1 895-8684 salutes the Police Association of Nova Scotia Telephone 453-2180 www.salvationarmy.ca Serving with: “Heart To God And Hand To Man” We sell for less. 9097 Commercial St. New Minas, NS B4N 3E6 Ph# 902-681-4271 • Bridges and Towers • Industrial Buildings and Equipment • Leasing • Consulting • Investment / Commercial Sales • Development / Lease Back Landlords to: • Air Liquide • Princess Auto • Securicor • Sherwin Williams • Swish We Buy Scrap Steel New Glasgow (902) 752-6411 58 • Residential Buildings • Commercial Property • Free Estimates 24 Hour SERVICE Cell: (902) 396-6715 Fax: (902) 928-0990 E-mail: [email protected] P OLICE A SSOCIATION OF N OVA S COTIA (...Drunk Driving - Progress and Problems continued) We do, however, have a national strategy. The Strategy to Reduce Impaired Driving (STRID) is a joint initiative by federal, provincial and territorial governments as well as road safety organizations including the Canada Safety Council. STRID is an initiative of the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA), which receives its mandate from the Council of Ministers Responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety. Since it began in 1990, STRID has provided leadership for all jurisdictions in the fight against impaired driving. All jurisdictions are united in the fight against drinking and driving. Specific sanctions for drinking drivers vary from one part of the country to another, but in all cases they are strict. Jurisdiction The federal government has authority for the Criminal Code of Canada. Impaired driving is considered a crime because of the risk of death and injury related to alcohol consumption by drivers. Canada has, for example, criminalized driving or care and control of a vehicle with BACs exceeding 0.08. As a matter of constitutional law, this prevents provinces and territories from creating offences relating directly to BAC levels and to fine or jail drivers who exceed those limits; such offences fall under the Criminal Code. Provincial and territorial legislation related to drinking and driving comes from the authority to enact laws relating to property and civil rights, which includes the right to regulate driving on provincial roads. Provincial and territorial jurisdictions can legislate permissible levels of BAC for the purpose of imposing administrative licence suspensions, but not for the purpose of creating ʻoffences.ʼ Through their highway traffic acts, these jurisdictions use their licensing authority to suspend drivers who exceed provincially or federally established BAC limits (PDF). Every jurisdiction in Canada has enacted legislation related to drinking and driving, short of creating offences. Provinces impose licence suspensions for drivers convicted of criminal blood alcohol offences, and most impose temporary suspensions at BACs below the criminal level of 0.08. All Canadian jurisdictions except the Northwest Territories and Nunavut have a zero BAC for novice drivers. For ordinary drivers, most provinces in Canada make it impermissible (but not a criminal offence) to operate or have care or control of a motor vehicle at levels around 0.05. However, many Canadians are not aware of these measures. The TIRF survey found less than half of respondents knew there was a lower alcohol limit in their province at which police can suspend driving privileges; only six per cent of all respondents knew what that limit is. While provincial and territorial jurisdictions cannot create offences relating to BAC levels, they do have power to impose administrative licence suspensions. Police officers can carry out these licence suspensions at the side of the road, protecting the public by a swift and certain response. Among the 13 provinces or territories of Canada, only Quebec and the Yukon do not have licence suspensions for drinking drivers with BACs lower than 0.08. Penalties The Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics reports that fines were the most common penalty imposed for impaired driving offences in 2001/02. In about 77 per cent of cases a fine was the ʻmost seriousʼ sentence. However, provincial and territorial sanctions supplement the Criminal Code and often have more serious personal consequences than a fine. The mere fact of having a criminal conviction carries a lifelong stigma that can limit job and travel opportunities. Offenders were sentenced to prison in 14 per cent of cases. The average length of a prison sentence for cases of impaired driving was 73 days. Prison sentences varied considerably across the country. For instance, in Prince Edward Island, 91 per cent of those convicted of impaired driving received a prison sentence, compared with only four per cent in Nova Scotia. However, provinces which imposed imprisonment more often also tended to use shorter sentences. For example, in Prince Edward Island the average sentence length was 17 days, while in Nova Scotia it was 182 days. continued... POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 59 www.levwell.ca [email protected] 2232 Highway 10 West Northfield, NS B4V 5C5 ANDY E. VEINOTTE BSc. Eng PH: (902) 543-5217 Make Us Your Place! Sunnyside Mall Bedford, NS 832-9170 Visit www.finbars.ca Stephen Payne Store Manager www.wackys.ca 188 Robie Street Truro, NS B2N 1L1 Tel.: (902) 893-3497 Fax: (902) 893-4499 [email protected] 60 P OLICE A SSOCIATION OF N OVA S COTIA (...Drunk Driving - Progress and Problems continued) The Canada Safety Council prepared a chart showing provincial and territorial countermeasures related to driver BAC. Some of these measures are outside the Criminal Code, while others supplement the provisions of the Criminal Code by imposing additional measures under provincial and territorial jurisdiction. Not included are measures taken after an individual is convicted of a criminal offence related to impaired driving, such as long-term licence suspensions. Some provincial/territorial sanctions are also not included, such as vehicle impoundment. Most jurisdictions require a zero BAC for novice drivers. The high incidence of drinking and driving in the 19 to 21 age group indicates that some see alcohol consumption as a restriction that is removed when a permanent licence is obtained. The Future Despite the progress that has been made over the past 20 years, impaired driving is a complex problem with no simple solutions. The current administrative and criminal sanctions provide a well thought-out mix of effectiveness, efficiency and severity. Building on this, STRID takes a multi-faceted approach in its strategy and objectives for 2010. STRIDʼs national target for 2010 is a 30 per cent decrease in the average number of road users killed and seriously injured during the 2008-2010 period compared to 1996-2001 figures. The focus is on hardcore drinking drivers, new/young drivers, social drinkers, and first sanctioned drivers with recommendations in several categories including education and awareness, policing, legislation, rehabilitation, and evaluation. © 2006 Canada Safety Council POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA http://www.safety-council.org 61 Logan Drilling Group Inc. We sell for less. P.O. Box 188 Stewiacke, NS B0N 2J0 60 New Pine Grove Rd. Bridgewater, NS, B4V 4H2 Ph# 902-543-8680 Fax# 902-543-8693 A member of the community. 902.639.2343 SENIORS FOR SENIORS™ Dr. Cheryl Conrod Best Wishes from HOWARD F. COURT PRESIDENT 7001 MUMFORD ROAD TOWER 1, STE. 819 HALIFAX, N.S. B3L 4N9 TEL: (902) 454-6368 - FAX: (902) 454-0616 Thank you for keeping our community safe. Sackville Driving School H.D.S. Driving Services DUAL CONTROLLED CARS 32 years Continuous Service In Safe Driving Instruction *Insurance Approved Courses *G.D.L. Exit Courses Terry Johnson Manager For Appointments Phone: 865-9737 Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation 93 Chain Lake Drive, Halifax, NS B3S 1A3 Tel. 902-450-6752 (450-NSLC) www.theNSLC.com Make It A Social Occasion RIVERSIDE RESTAURANT Hand Dipped Fish & Home Fries Home Cooked Meals & Desserts Baked Goods by Order • Seasonal 3636 Hwy 366 (Sunrise Trail) 661-2521 62 P OLICE A SSOCIATION OF N OVA S COTIA Canada Safety Council CANADA’S VOICE AND RESOURCE FOR SAFETY How Pot Affects Driving A survey released in November 2004 found that 14 percent of Canadians reported using cannabis in the past year. This is nearly double the rate reported in 1994 (7.4 percent). Almost 30 percent of youth 15-17 years old and just over 47 percent of those 18 to 19 had used cannabis in the past year. The increase raises concerns that cannabis users may be taking the wheel. Current research indicates the effects of cannabis on driving are more complex than many assume. Not surprisingly, impairment increases with higher doses. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive chemical in cannabis, reduces a driverʼs ability to keep in the centre of the lane, to maintain a constant following distance, and to make quick decisions about manoeuvres such as passing. Faced with an unexpected event, a cannabisimpaired driver may find it difficult to react quickly. Alcohol causes more impairment than cannabis and carries a demonstrably higher crash risk. Drivers under the influence of cannabis are acutely aware of their impairment. They consciously try to drive more cautiously, for example by slowing down, focusing their attention and avoiding risks. Drinking drivers show more risk taking and aggression in their driving, have no insight into their impairment, and do not try to compensate. Some prescribed medications appear to make drivers more collision-prone than cannabis. A 2004 UK study on the medicinal use of cannabis concludes that impairment of driving ability from cannabis is within the range of (or lower than) that produced by medications commonly used for similar conditions. For example, benzodiazepene type medications commonly prescribed to seniors increase crash risk. One study found a five-fold higher risk in people who had used benzodiazepenes in the past three months. Surprisingly, there seems to be little evidence that drivers who have used cannabis on its own are more likely to cause crashes than drug-free drivers. However, this does not mean itʼs safe to mix cannabis with driving. Only fatalities and serious injuries have been analyzed in the available research. To what extent cannabis is a factor in less serious collisions still needs to be investigated. THC can be detected in blood or urine for days after smoking. Surveys that establish recent use of cannabis show that THC-positive drivers, especially at higher doses, are three to seven times more likely to be responsible for their crash than drivers who had not used drugs or alcohol. In other words, recent use of cannabis may increase crash risk, while past use of cannabis does not. Few road fatalities test positive for THC alone. Most often, it is found in combination with alcohol. Controlled studies show this combination produces severe impairment. 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Campus, Anitgonish, NS B2G 2W5 (902) 863-5205 (902) 867-3429 64 P OLICE A SSOCIATION OF N OVA S COTIA Canada Safety Council CANADA’S VOICE AND RESOURCE FOR SAFETY Ignition Interlock — Incentive or Punishment? An ignition interlock is a breath screening device which is installed in a vehicle. Before starting the car, the driver must blow into the device. The car will not start if the driverʼs blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is above a pre-set limit. As long as the car is running, the driver is required to blow periodically into the device. If the BAC rises above the pre-set limit, this will be recorded, a warning issued and emergency lights and sounds will ensue until the car is turned off. Ignition interlocks were designed to prevent drivers with an elevated BAC from operating a vehicle. The devices have been shown to interrupt drinking-driving behaviour — but not, in the long term, to change it. Ideally, ignition interlock programs should be used in conjunction with treatment programs. Otherwise, a high proportion of the users continue to drink and drive after the device has been removed. Six Canadian provinces and 43 American states have legislation that permits ignition interlock devices. Some programs fall under the administrative authority of licensing agencies, while others are under the authority of the courts. Some are mandatory, while others are discretionary. Duration, eligibility, and requirements for reporting and monitoring all vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. The administrative-mandatory model is the most widespread and appears to be the most effective. In this model, offenders must participate in order to have their licence reinstated. In Ontario, for example, after serving provincial sanctions, those eligible to have their licence reinstated must have an ignition interlock device installed on their vehicle for at least one year. After the required period, the driver must apply to the Ministry of Transportation to have the licence condition removed. Participation in voluntary ignition interlock programs tends to be low. According to the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF), less than 10 per cent of impaired driving offenders volunteer to participate if the program is not mandatory. One reason may be the cost, which is about $100 a month. Participants must pay for installation and maintenance of the ignition interlock device in addition to their higher insurance rates, fines, licence reinstatement and rehabilitation fees. To increase participation in voluntary programs, the ignition interlock needs to be positioned as a beneficial alternative. In the mind of the drinking driver, it should be seen as an incentive rather than a punishment. One way to improve acceptance may be to reduce the length of licence suspension for offenders who install the device. It is estimated that up to 75 per cent of those convicted of impaired driving disregard their licence suspension. These individuals continue to take the wheel (often impaired) after their licence has been suspended. Some choose not to apply for reinstatement, either because they do not plan to drive all — or because they find driving without a licence is easy and think they will never be caught. Lengthy suspensions have been found to increase the risk of the latter. An offender under the control of an interlock program is less dangerous than one who is under suspension and drives anyway. Safety experts recommend more flexibility in sentencing, and the use of interlock programs as an incentive to keep offenders within the legal licensing system. In Quebec, a driver whose licence has been suspended may apply for a restricted licence before the end of the suspension period, provided they meet certain criteria and install an ignition interlock in their vehicle. While ignition interlocks offer significant benefits, they are not a panacea. The factors that help them achieve their potential are known. Their success as a tool to reduce impaired driving will depend on informed implementation, supported by appropriate legislation and treatment programs. © 2006 Canada Safety Council POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 65 http://www.safety-council.org Mari ners C ent re PO Box 188, 31 Cottage Street Yarmouth NS B5A 4B2 (902) 742-2155 or 742-3232 Fax: (902) 742-1359 24 Simmonds Dr, Unit 3, Dartmouth, NS B3B 1R3 Office: 902-462-7712 Definitely the Right Choice for all your Vending & Foodservice needs. Proud Sponsor of the Cst. 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Over one-fifth of the fatalities were passengers of drinking drivers — in many cases also the result of an unwise personal choice. The Canada Safety Council urges Canadians to drive sober — or plan on an alternate way to get home safely. Call a family member, a friend or a cab for a safe ride home. A designated driver is another good option, but choosing to ride with a driver whoʼs been drinking is not. Maybe you can stay overnight. But taking the wheel is absolutely not an option if you think you may be impaired. If youʼre stuck and donʼt have a phone number for a taxi, try calling 1-888-TAXIGUY (1-888-829-4489) to connect with a taxicab company in your community. If youʼre using a payphone, you donʼt even need a quarter. The Canada Safety Council officially endorses TAXIGUY, which has offered drinking and driving prevention tools since 1998. Through its national network of 450 taxicab companies linked to an easy-to-remember toll-free number, 1-888-TAXIGUY (English) and 1-888-TAXISVP (French), service is available in over 700 cities and towns across Canada. TAXIGUY, Inc. also operates SMART CALL™; a safe transportation strategy for licensed venues and the TAXI DOLLARS™ program, The National Taxicab Currency that allows businesses, charities and consumers to obtain taxicab fare for anyone, anywhere in Canada. On September 23, 2004, TAXIGUY celebrated its one millionth safe ride home. • • • Sobering Stats The Canada Safety Council is a sponsor of the Road Safety Monitor, a Canada-wide telephone survey of Canadians drivers. In its December 2005 report on drinking and driving, 15 percent of respondents — an estimated 3.2 million — admitted to driving after drinking within the past month. Two-thirds did so once or twice in the previous month but close to 16 percent of drinking drivers (about 2.3 percent of all drivers) had done so more than four times. Moreover, 6.7 percent said they had driven in the past year when they felt they were over the legal limit. That translates into 1.5 million drivers. Drivers aged 25 to 34 are the most likely to driver after drinking; 19 percent report doing so. A small group of drivers (less than three percent) accounted for 84 percent of all reported impaired driving trips. Only about one-third of drivers were aware of a lower alcohol limit in their province which can result in a 12-or 24-hour licence suspension. The Road Safety Monitor 2005 - Drinking and Driving, Traffic Injury Research Foundation Updated December 2005 © 2006 Canada Safety Council council.org POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA http://www.safety- 67 Best Wishes From Facts Engineering 477-4062 Metro’s Only Independently Owned Ford Store... 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The federal Criminal Code, for example, addresses driving or care and control of a vehicle with BACs exceeding 0.08. The Canada Safety Council recommends dealing with lower-BAC drivers under provincial and territorial highway traffic acts. Prevention the goal The priority must be to prevent alcohol-related traffic crashes, not merely to punish drinking drivers. Penalties for drinking and driving are very tough across Canada. The problem is that many drinking drivers do not think about consequences before taking the wheel. Penalties, regardless of severity, have little preventive impact unless they are seen to be enforced. That is why roadside checks and visible enforcement are very effective deterrents. The gauge of progress should be the rate of deaths and injuries due to road crashes involving a drinking driver. Criteria such as the number of licence suspensions, severity of penalties and implementation of specific types of legislation, while relevant, are not valid measures of prevention. Highway traffic acts Most jurisdictions impose administrative licence suspensions on drivers with BACs below the Criminal Code limit or if the officer believes the driver is affected by alcohol; durations vary. Some also have remedial and/or assessment programs for low-BAC drivers with repeat suspensions. Administrative licence suspensions provide a measured response to the risk posed by low-BAC drivers. They protect the public by taking potentially dangerous drivers off the road, and give those drivers a strong warning. These suspensions are an effective tool in the fight against impaired driving, in part because they impose swift and certain consequences. Some provinces have licence reinstatement fees, and requirements for assessment and treatment in the case of repeat suspensions. Specific sanctions for drinking drivers with lower BACs vary from one part of the country to another. From a national perspective, this inconsistency makes it difficult to inform Canadians about those which apply in the jurisdiction where they live. Indeed, a 2003 survey found that less than half of respondents knew there is a lower alcohol limit in their province at which police can suspend driving privileges; only six per cent could identify that limit. continued... POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 69 Best Wishes Rainbow Motels & Hammocks 341 Prince St., Truro, NS 893-9438 ph/fax: 902.656.3071 open year round CAPE BRETON BEVERAGES P.O. Box 1536 Sydney, N.S. B1P 6R7 Tel: 564-4536 Fax: 468-6180 www.CottageRentals.info Irene & Graham MacKenzie STORE OWNERS # 802 491 Chebucto Street P.O. Box 249 Baddeck, Nova Scotia B0E 1B0 phone (902) 295.2404 fax (902) 295-2774 e mail: [email protected] or “Save Money, Live Better” 50 Market St. Antigonish, N.S. B2G 2B4 Ph# 902-867-1279 Proud supporter of our Community 7769 Highway #3, Martins River P.O. Box 56 Martinʼs River, N.S. B0J 2E0 70 P OLICE A SSOCIATION OF N OVA S COTIA (...Low BAC Drivers and the Law continued) Criminalization There is no evidence that charging low-BAC drivers under the federal Criminal Code would prevent more deaths and injuries than dealing with them under provincial and territorial traffic regulations. Making conduct criminal is societyʼs ultimate condemnation. The Criminal Code of Canada addresses offences such as murder, rape and assault, that violate basic societal norms. Criminal Code sanctions are very severe. For example, a criminal conviction, be it for armed robbery or for driving with a BAC over 0.08 limits travel and job opportunities for the rest of the offenderʼs life. Justifiably the legal process to charge and convict a felon is intricate and costly. Provincial and territorial transport officials, represented in the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA), have taken a position against lowering the criminal BAC to 0.05. According to CCMTA, this would hamper the ability of the police to detect drivers with a BAC greater than 0.08 (who are a greater crash risk), due to the over-extending of enforcement resources. CCMTA says a move to criminalize drivers who are at lower risk of collision involvement would further burden an overtaxed criminal justice system without increasing the deterrent effect of the law. Recommendations Canada is making impressive progress in its fight against impaired driving. Between 1995 and 2000, road fatalities involving a drinking driver dropped by one-third. The problem is far from solved, but this progress indicates that countermeasures now in place are working. How to deal with drivers with BACs below the Criminal Code limit has been the subject of much debate. The Canada Safety Council has developed the following recommendations to offer a realistic and practical direction for public policy. 1. Deal with low-BAC drivers under highway traffic acts. Driving ability can be impaired at low BACs, although the incidence of fatalities rises dramatically starting at 0.15. The federal Criminal Code addresses higher BAC drivers starting at 0.08, who are implicated in the majority of alcohol-related road fatalities. It is important to deal firmly with individuals with BACs below the 0.08 level, both to prevent them from causing immediate harm and to ensure they do not join the high-BAC group. The Canada Safety Council recommends that the responsibility to address drivers with BACs below 0.08 remain with the provinces and territories. Highway traffic acts provide effective regulatory tools. For example, administrative licence suspensions enable police to apprehend low-BAC drivers, remove them from the road and give them a firm warning not to continue drinking and driving. These acts also provide a means to mandate intervention programs, which can help prevent these people from becoming chronic drinking drivers. 2. Harmonize the BAC at which administrative licence suspensions are imposed. Canadaʼs 13 jurisdictions vary widely in their criteria for administrative licence suspensions, as discussed in the January 2004 issue of this newsletter. This inconsistency can create confusion and inequities. The Canada Safety Council recommends a common BAC for short-term suspensions in all jurisdictions. This would provide greater consistency across Canada, and would permit a stronger message to be sent to the Canadian public to increase awareness of penalties for drinking and driving. continued... POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 71 W.J. 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Currently, a number of jurisdictions do not record on the driverʼs record the short-term suspensions or prohibitions imposed for violations of the lower BAC limit. This makes it difficult to identify recidivists so that appropriate action can be taken. Inclusion of short-term suspensions on the driverʼs record will help police and licensing authorities identify those who repeatedly drink and drive. The Canada Safety Council recommends that BAC-related suspensions be retained on a driverʼs record along with demerit points, and shared with adjoining jurisdictions in the same way as other traffic violations such as speeding. 4. Provide intervention programs for repeat administrative suspensions. Some jurisdictions already have requirements for assessment and treatment in the case of repeat suspensions. Such interventions are intended to address the root of the problem, such as alcohol dependency. The Canada Safety Council recommends that Best Practices be established for such programs, and that assessment / remedial programs be provided for drivers with repeat administrative suspensions within a specified period of time. These programs should be provided at the driverʼs expense. 5. Enhance enforcement through well-publicized and visible roadside checks by police Visible, effective enforcement is critical in the fight against impaired driving. Roadside spot checks, in particular, have been shown to reduce the number of drunk drivers on the road. Drivers with low BACs are difficult to detect through routine patrol or spot check programs because most show no obvious signs of impairment. The Canada Safety Council recommends that police agencies be given resources and training to apprehend lowBAC drivers using roadside spot checks, and that they be authorized to use proven technologies such as passive alcohol sensors to detect drivers with low BACs. 6. Increase public awareness of countermeasures for low-BAC drivers. Most Canadian drivers are unaware that BAC limits lower than that in the Criminal Code already exist in most provinces/territories. This lessens the potential deterrent effect of the lower limits. (If the public does not know what they are, how can they be expected to comply?) If the administrative licence suspensions at lower BACs are to deter drivers from operating a vehicle after they have been drinking, drivers need to know about them. The Canada Safety Council recommends that substantial efforts be initiated to increase public awareness about existing lower BAC limits and their associated sanctions, to enhance the potential deterrent effect of these measures. © 2006 Canada Safety Council POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA http://www.safety-council.org 73 Roof & Floor Trusses Roger Mann Truss System Designs PO Box 150 Milton Nova Scotia B0T 1P0 5139, Hwy. #3, Liverpool Tel: 902-354-7111 Fax: 902-354-4261 LORI DAVIS, HIS Quinpool Medical Clinic 6156 Quinpool Rd Halifax, NS B3L 1A3 Tel. (902) 423-7734 Fax (902) 425-2003 H.A. HORSNELL GENERAL INSURANCE (1995) LTD. James A. Russell Hearing Instrument Specialist [email protected] Colchester Clinic 58 Willow Street Truro, NS B2N 4Z6 Tel. (902) 897-2553 P.O. Box 279 Aylesford, N.S. B0P 1C0 www.hearingservices.com F.I.I.C. C.C.I.B. (N.S.) 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That is why some believe that lowering the per se limit in the Criminal Code to 0.05 will reduce deaths and injuries from impaired driving. All provinces except Quebec already have short-term administrative roadside suspensions at 0.05 or lower. The procedure is simple and can be carried out by police officers at the side of the road. If necessary and deemed warranted by the officer, the vehicle is towed and stored at the driver's expense. Some provinces have licence reinstatement fees and requirements for assessment and treatment in the case of repeat suspensions. These administrative measures are effective tools in the fight against impaired driving, in part because they provide swift and certain punishment. Would eliminating these successful administrative sanctions in favor of criminal sanctions at the 0.05 level have a beneficial impact on road safety? A study sponsored by the Canada Safety Council found that Canada's law is among the strictest in the developed world for BAC offenses (Safety Canada, April 2002). In most countries, drivers with BACs below 0.08 are simply fined. Where license suspensions are possible, they tend to be much shorter in other countries than in Canada. BACs of 0.05 and lower are addressed mostly in motor vehicle acts with offenses such as speeding - not in criminal law alongside murder, robbery, and sexual assault, as would be the case in Canada if the federal BAC limit were lowered to 0.05. A study by the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF), released in May 2002, found that lowering the BAC limit, in and of itself, would not have a substantial impact on the incidence of impaired driving or alcohol-related crashes. The study concluded that simply having and enforcing a per se BAC limit, regardless of the level, is an efficient and effective way to deal with the impaired driving problem. The actual value of the BAC level may make little difference in the overall context of policies, programs and procedures implemented to enforce it. Canada has seen a strong downward trend in deaths related to impaired driving, including a 30% drop between 1995 and 1999. The nature of the problem is now quite different from 20 years ago. Today, the majority of drivers involved in alcohol-related fatal crashes typically have BACs over 0.15 - about twice the legal limit. The TIRF study maintains that if these offenders don't obey existing BAC limits, it would be simplistic and naive to expect them to comply with a lower limit. From the Canada Safety Council's perspective, resources are urgently needed to make existing laws work more effectively. New countermeasures should target the chronic high-BAC offender. The 110 page report, entitled The Safety Impact of Lowering the BAC Limit for Drivers in Canada, can be downloaded from TIRF's Web site. © 2006 Canada Safety Council POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA http://www.safety-council.org 75 METRO SELF STORAGE No Room?? • 24-hour access – 7 days a week. • Affordable rental rates. • Moving supplies for sale. • U-Haul trucks Li v e Yo ur Li fe wi th the Freedo m o f Mo bi l i ty At Harding Medical Supplies, we pride ourselves on helping people get mobile. • Sales • Service • Rentals 5541 Russell Street Halifax, NS B3K 1X1 www.hardingmedical.com • • • • Need Space?? Heated units available. Individual alarmed units. On line banking. Friendly Knowledgeable Staff 9 Locations to serve you! 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Two-thirds did so once or twice in the previous month but close to 16 percent of drinking drivers (about 2.3 percent of all drivers) had done so more than four times. Moreover, 6.7 percent said they had driven in the past year when they felt they were over the legal limit. That translates into 1.5 million drivers. Drivers aged 25 to 34 are the most likely to driver after drinking; 19 percent report doing so. A small group of drivers (less than three percent) accounted for 84 percent of all reported impaired driving trips. The fact is that a few hard core drinking drivers cause most of the drunk driving problem in this country. High-BAC drivers (i.e. those with BACs over 0.15) represent about one per cent of the cars on the road at night and on weekends. Yet they account for nearly half of all drivers killed at those times. These chronic offenders share several characteristics: • • • • • • They drink frequently, and often to excess. Many are alcohol dependent. They repeatedly drive after drinking. When they drink and drive, their BAC is two to three times the legal limit. Many have previously been convicted for impaired driving and have driven while suspended. They resist changing their behavior, and are insensitive to anti-drinking-driving campaigns. Canada's penalties for impaired driving, among the harshest in the developed world, do not deter them from drinking and driving. The hard core drinking driver presents a complex and resistant safety challenge. He (most are men) does not believe his behavior poses a risk to his own safety or the safety of others. Those who study the problem say most of these offenders tend to have menial employment (if employed at all), low education and poor self esteem. Of all Quebec drivers convicted of criminal offenses such as those related to impaired driving, only two percent earn more than $50,000 a year. Forty-one percent earn less than $30,000 a year, and a full 43 percent have no income. Public policy must continue to target this hard core group in order to make significant gains in the fight against impaired driving. Rehabilitation is an important part of the solution, because most hard core offenders have an alcohol dependency problem. Remedial measures programs reduce the number of convictions for impaired driving, particularly when combined with licensing sanctions. Of 12,000 people who attended Ontario's remedial program in its first year, only one returned due to a subsequent conviction. Other measures prevent the offender from driving while impaired. These include license suspensions, vehicle impoundment and alcohol ignition interlock. continued... 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The study also found there was a drop in the percentage of fatal collisions that involved drinking drivers, from 23 per cent before the licence suspension program came into effect to 19 per cent afterward. The alcohol ignition interlock is a small breath-testing unit installed under the dash and linked to the vehicle's ignition system. To operate the vehicle, the driver must provide a breath sample. The Criminal Code of Canada allows reduction of the mandatory driving suspension for a first offence from one year to three months if the offender participates in an interlock program for the remainder of the one-year period. The device is installed at the offender's expense. Interlock programs reduce recidivism by as much as 90 per cent while the device is in the vehicle. Used in conjunction with rehabilitation they are proving to be a very effective countermeasure. In 2003, road crashes involving a driver who had been drinking killed 902 people. This is down 30 percent from 1995, when there were 1,296 motor vehicle deaths involving a drinking driver - despite an 11 percent increase in the number of licensed drivers. Of the drinking-driving road fatalities, half (450) were drivers whose blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was over 0.08 - not innocent victims by anyone's definition. Many of these were in the hard core group. In sharp contrast to Canada's progress, the number of impaired driving fatalities has not changed since 1994 in the United States. The fact fewer Canadians are being killed in crashes involving alcohol is encouraging, but we can't let our guard down. Drunk driving still causes far too many unnecessary and preventable tragedies on our roads. The hard core drinking driver is the biggest challenge to further progress. Updated January 2006 © 2006 Canada Safety Council http://www.safety-council.org DRINKING and then DRIVING KILLS POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 79 TRUST. 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Representatives from MADD Canadaʼs Nova Scotia Chapters joined with MLA Kevin Deveaux to call on the Government to quickly pass a package of impaired driving laws announced today by the N.D.P. The proposed new impaired driving laws include an enhanced graduated licence program with a zero-BAC limit for the first five years of driving, as well as a zero-BAC limit for all supervising drivers; and, an increase from the current 24-hour to a 7day administrative licence suspension for drivers who register 0.05% BAC, or over, on a breathalyzer test. “We would like to see these measures become law in this Session of Parliament,” says Susan MacAskill, Windsor resident and former National President of MADD Canada. “The initiatives come directly from MADD Canadaʼs recommendations to this Government and they are excellent measures that are proven effective. We know this package will save lives and reduce the incidents of impaired driving in Nova Scotia.” Mrs. MacAskill explains that MADD Canada has had numerous meetings with MLAs on impaired driving legislative recommendations from the organizationʼs Rating the Provinces: The 2006 Report Card and its youth study, Opportunities for Progress. “Our recommendations are made based on the best empirical evidence and on current international experience in reducing impaired POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA driving fatalities and injuries. We are very encouraged that Nova Scotia legislators are taking up our recommendations and proposing more effective laws.” On the issue of MADD Canadaʼs endorsement of the N.D.P. impaired driving package, Mrs. MacAskill was clear and emphatic. “Impaired driving is a non-partisan issue and, across the country, MADD Canada representatives work with all political stripes to achieve safer roads for Canadians. In this Province, we have held meetings and exchanged information with MLAs from all Parties and we have an on-going dialogue with government officials. So, whether it is a Government initiative or, in this case a N.D.P. initiative, MADD Canada is just happy to see new, effective legislation being introduced and passed.” “MADD Canada was recently in Manitoba to praise that Government on enacting similar initiatives with respect to their graduated licence program.” Mrs. MacAskill adds, “We are working with governments to introduce effective and proven impaired driving legislation and we are encouraging all provincial governments to take a look at what is being done in Canadian jurisdictions and around the world to save lives.” “The answer to safer roads can be found in the research and findings of the document Rating the Provinces,” says Mrs. MacAskill. MADD Canada released its comprehensive study of provincial and territorial impaired driving legislation on October 19, 2006. 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At the time of the studyís release, MADD Canada lauded Manitoba for its introduction of new legislative reforms including a five-year, zero-BAC for new drivers. Full details of the comprehensive study and its recommendations, including a podcast interview with study co-author Professor Robert Solomon, can be found on www.madd.ca. Visit: http://www.madd.ca/english/research/rtp.html For further information, call: Susan MacAskill, MADD Canadaʼs Atlantic Region Manager 1-866-798-6233 Professor Robert Solomon, MADD Canada Legal Affairs Director (and co-author of Rating the Provinces: The 2006 Report Card) (519) 661-3603 Please! donʼt drink and drive... POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 83 La Have Denture Clinic Anicom Signs Inc. 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B0W 1X0 Tire Dealers - General Repairs Tel: (902) 742-4927 PROUDLY SUPPORTS PANS 84 P OLICE A SSOCIATION OF N OVA S COTIA Youth and Impaired Driving in Canada: Opportunities for Progress Despite the progress that was made between 1980 and the mid-90s, traffic crashes remain the largest cause of death among 15-24 year old Canadians, accounting for 31% of their deaths in 2003.* Young people have the highest rates of traffic death and injury per capita among all age groups, and the highest death rate per kilometre driven among all drivers under 75 years of age. In 2004, traffic crashes killed 695 young people and injured another 53,600. Even conservatively estimated, over 45% of these deaths were alcohol related. Although more research is required, it is clear that an additional percentage of youth crash deaths are drug related. The projected increase in Canada’s youth population over the next five years will, in and of itself, increase impairment-related traffic deaths and injuries among 15-24 year olds. Thus, effective action is required to achieve even the very modest goal of preventing the number of such deaths and injuries from increasing. The purpose of this study is to provide a broad survey of legislative measures that the provincial and territorial governments can implement to better protect young Canadians. We have taken a broader perspective than some earlier studies. First, we have examined the problem in terms of not only beginning drivers (1619 year olds), but also young adult drivers (20-24 year olds). Second, we have defined the youth crash problem as encompassing pedestrians, cyclists, and operators of snowmobiles and ATVs, as well as drivers and passengers. Third, while the majority of the report deals with alcohol-related crashes, we have also addressed the apparently increasing rates of drug-impaired driving. Fourth, in addition to recommendations relating directly to driving, we have proposed measures to reduce the hazardous patterns of alcohol and drug consumption that generate impairment-related crash deaths among youth. In preparing our recommendations, we have been cognizant of the likely level of public and political support for various measures, as this is often a critical factor in determining if proposed reforms will be enacted. Thus, our recommendations draw heavily on current best practices in Canada and other similar democracies. We have also taken into account the requirements of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Since any law that is found to be in violation of the Charter will be struck down, our recommendations have been drafted to accord with Charter values. The report is divided into five sections. The first provides the detailed statistical background upon which the remainder of the report is based. Among other things, information has been provided on the number of young drivers, patterns of alcohol and drug use among youth, characteristics of youth crashes, statistics on total youth crashes, and statistics on alcohol and/or drug involvement in these crashes. Young people have the highest reported rates of drug use, and weekly, monthly and total binge drinking (typically defined as consuming five or more standard drinks on a single occasion). They also have high rates of driving after drinking and drug use, and of being a passenger of a driver who has been drinking or taking drugs. Young people exhibit driving characteristics that greatly increase their crash risks. Beginning drivers are immature, and lack both driving experience and the skills necessary to avoid potentially hazardous situations. Young people, particularly males, tend to be risk takers, in that they have relatively high rates of speeding and aggressive driving, and lower rates of seatbelt use. It is young people’s patterns of alcohol and drug consumption, coupled with their driving behaviours, that explain why they are dramatically overrepresented in all categories of * The studies we refer to in this report did not use the same age groupings for young people. While many sources divided the youth population into 16-19 and 20-24 year olds, others used a 15-19 and 20-24 year old grouping. Finally, some of the data were reported in terms of 16-19 and 20-25 year olds. POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA continued... 85 New Glasgow Police Service New Glasgow, NS Chris Maher Branch Manager Proud to support PANS M&C 94 Simmonds Drive, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, B3B 1P6 Tel (902) 486-1202 • (800) 498-7779 Fax (902) 468-3072 [email protected] NEON & FLUORESCENT Ltd. 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Commercial & Residential Construction Fully Insured, Licensed Carpenters “Do It Right The First Time” Upper Musquodoboit 902-568-2223 Bridgewater ........................543-8595 Riverside Fuels PO Box 426 Sydney, Nova Scotia B1P 6H2 401 Willow Street Truro, Nova Scotia B2N 6X6 Phone: (902) 897 0787 Fax: (902) 897 9896 www.sourceatlantic.ca 562.1290 902. Serving East Side Cape Breton 86 P OLICE A SSOCIATION OF N OVA S COTIA (...Youth and Impaired continued) governing lifestyle advertising that targets youth. Of particular concern is the need to dramatically increase enforcement of the liquor licence legislation, especially in licensed premises catering to youth. Older teens and young adults do a disproportionate share of their drinking in a relatively small number of establishments, which are typically well known to the police and licensing authorities. The underage and over-service prohibitions are routinely ignored by many of these venues. The existing licensing laws need to be far more frequently and rigorously enforced. As long as there are very large numbers of intoxicated youth leaving bars, taverns and similar licensed premises The second section examines the range of every weekend night, they will continue to regulatory controls that the provinces and dominate the statistics on alcohol-related driver, territories can implement over the availability, passenger and pedestrian traffic deaths. marketing and consumption of alcohol. Our focus is on measures that will most directly impact binge The third section of the study examines several and underage drinking among youth, and the driver-licensing measures that have been shown to alcohol-related crash deaths that result. Research reduce youth traffic deaths and injuries. We begin has established that levels of hazardous by outlining the case for a minimum driving age of consumption are related to elevated rates of 16. Currently, a majority of Canadian jurisdictions alcohol-related harms, including traffic crashes. permit individuals to obtain a learning permit prior Moreover, the early onset of drinking among youth to the age of 16, but in some cases, only if they are is associated with increased alcohol-related enrolled in a driver education program. Research problems and injuries both during adolescence and indicates that a driving age below 16 is associated with higher crash risks, and that increasing the later in life. minimum driving age reduces crashes among MADD Canada recommends that the minimum younger drivers. drinking age be increased to 19 in Alberta, Manitoba and Québec. All jurisdictions should: We also propose that all jurisdictions establish a increase beer prices to bring them into line with comprehensive graduated licensing program liquor prices on a per standard drink basis; (GLP). Studies from Ontario, Nova Scotia, standardize prices within beverage types in terms of Québec, the United States, and New Zealand have alcohol content; and index alcohol prices to consistently shown that GLPs significantly reduce inflation. The provinces should establish/maintain crash deaths and injuries among the affected government monopolies over off-premise alcohol population. GLPs allow new drivers to gain onsales and alcohol delivery services, and implement the-road experience in low-risk circumstances, and keg registration laws. The various underage- gradually introduce them to more challenging drinking offences (e.g. illicit sales, provision and situations. Since the elevated crash risks of possession, and the production and use of forged beginning drivers are related to their inexperience IDs) should be more rigorously enforced and and not just their age, the GLP should apply to sanctioned. The provinces need to increase public beginning drivers of all ages. awareness of the existing prohibitions against selling, giving or providing alcohol to underage or MADD Canada advocates that a comprehensive intoxicated individuals, and the potential civil three-stage GLP be established for all new drivers, liability consequences of breaching these irrespective of age. Stage 1 should be 12 months in prohibitions. A tiered program of mandatory server length, during which novice drivers must be and management training should be introduced for accompanied by a supervisor, who is at least 21 and all licensed establishments. Furthermore, the has been fully licensed for two or more years. provinces need to enforce the existing alcohol Stage-1 drivers should also be subject to nighttime advertising laws, particularly the regulations driving, high-speed road, and passenger impairment-related traffic deaths. For example, 1625 year olds constituted only 13.7% of the Canadian population in 2003, but accounted for 32.1% of the alcohol-related traffic fatalities. While young people are overrepresented as drivers of passenger vehicles in alcohol-related deaths, they are overrepresented to an even greater degree among passengers, pedestrians, bicyclists, and ATV and snowmobile operators. The impaired crash problem among youth is not simply a function of their immaturity and lack of driving experience; it also reflects their hazardous patterns of alcohol and drug use. POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA continued... 87 COMMITTED TO: – customer service – quality workmanship – fair pricing Yuille WAYCOBAH FIRST NATIONS/ ROD’S ONE STOP Band Council Auto-Works P.O. 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The stages of the GLP should not be shortened for those who have taken a driver education course. MADD Canada also recommends that all drivers under the age of 21 be subject to a zero BAC limit. This provision should apply even if the driver has successfully completed the entire GLP. Young drivers are already disadvantaged due to their inexperience, and they should not have their judgment further impaired by alcohol. This recommendation addresses the high rates of alcohol-related fatalities among 18-20 year old drivers and the fact that, under the current law, they are first permitted to drive unsupervised at about the same time they reach the legal drinking age. Such BAC limits, which have been adopted throughout the United States, have proven to be very effective in reducing alcohol-related crashes among those under the age of 21. The fourth section examines the police enforcement powers that are required to implement effective youth impaired driving policies. If the province or territory has not already done so, it should give the police express statutory authority to stop vehicles and demand documentation from both beginning drivers and any supervising adult. Moreover, the police need to be given express statutory authority to demand roadside breath testing from drivers and supervisors who are subject to a zero BAC restriction. Such measures have been shown to have significant traffic safety benefits, in that they deter drinking and driving, by increasing the perceived risks of detection and POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 89 sanction. Drivers who violate the zero BAC restriction should be subject to an immediate licence suspension and other appropriate administrative sanctions. MADD Canada also recommends establishing systematic sobriety checkpoint programs in areas that routinely generate large numbers of young impaired drivers and pedestrians. Measures are also needed to address the fact that young people have the highest reported rates of driving under the influence of cannabis and other illicit drugs. We recommend that the police be given express statutory authority to demand participation in a standard field sobriety test from any driver they reasonably suspect has drugs in his or her body. These and similar powers are essential if the police are to effectively enforce the existing federal criminal prohibition on driving while one’s ability to do so is impaired by drugs. The fifth section of the study begins with a summary of our recommendations, and then identifies five priorities for immediate action. Our priorities reflect the need to address both the hazardous patterns of alcohol and drug consumption among Canadian youth, and their lack of driving skills and experience. These priorities are: • More rigorous enforcement of the existing liquor licence prohibitions against selling, serving or giving alcohol to minors or intoxicated individuals, particularly in licensed establishments catering to youth; • Implementation of a comprehensive GLP comprised of three licensing stages; • Enactment of a zero BAC limit for all drivers under the age of 21; • Enactment of express statutory authority permitting the police to stop vehicles and inspect documentation, to demand breath samples from drivers and supervisors who are subject to a GLP, and to demand breath samples from drivers subject to an age-related zero BAC restriction; and • Introduction of systematic sobriety checkpoint programs in areas that traditionally have high concentrations of young impaired drivers and pedestrians. CANADA LIMITED 19 Ilsley Ave Dartmouth, NS B3B 1L5 Transportation of Money and Valuables Custom S pri ng & Wel di ng Co. 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Free Water Testing Serving Canada & the U.S. with refrigerated transport Service • Sales • Rentals • Water Systems for Homes and Business • We Fix All Water Problems. Guaranteed UV Water Sterilizers Up to 50% Less Than Most Competitors Dayton, N.S. Bridgewater, N.S. Canada 902-685-2778 742-8666 90 1-800-268-8669 P OLICE A SSOCIATION OF N OVA S COTIA Rating The Provinces And Territories: The 2006 Report Card A Comprehensive Review of Provincial and Territorial Impaired Driving Laws EXECUTIVE SUMMARY • MADD Canada has released this comprehensive study to provide the provinces and territories with information on realistic and effective measures that will reduce impaired driving in their jurisdiction. Rating The Provinces And Territories: The 2006 Report Card serves as the basis for MADD Canada’s ongoing discussions with the provincial and territorial governments on the critical role that they can play in reducing impaired driving. • • • • A legislative summary was prepared for each province and territory. The summaries examined four subject areas: licensing; police enforcement powers; licence suspensions and revocations; and vehicle sanctions and remedial programs. Jurisdictions were rated against The 2006 Rating Scale. It was based on the comprehensive review of the traffic safety research undertaken in preparing three recent MADD Canada documents, namely: The 2003 MADD Canada Model; Youth and Impaired Driving in Canada: Opportunities for Progress; and Alcohol, Trauma and Impaired Driving, 3rd ed. All three background documents have been published and are also available on MADD Canada’s website. The 2006 Rating Scale identified traffic safety measures that hold the greatest promise for substantial reductions in impaired driving. It also served as the basis for the assessments of the provincial and territorial legislative summaries that were conducted by two independent traffic safety research experts. As in the past, The 2006 Rating Scale reflects the following underlying principles: -Obtaining and holding a licence is a privilege and not a right; -Traffic authorities must be empowered to POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA take action to prevent tragedies, not just react after the event by sanctioning those responsible; -The police need broader investigatory authority to efficiently detect impaired drivers and obtain admissible evidence; -Administrative proceedings are far more expedient, efficient and inexpensive than penal sanctions, and more appropriate for the regulatory issues relating to the Manitoba AOntario B Newfoundland and Labrador BAlberta BSaskatchewan BNorthwest Territories BYukon C+ British Colum bia C+ Quebec C Prince Edward Is land D+ Nova Scotia D+ New Brunswick D Nunavut F 91 continued... 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In selecting the five core elements of The 2006 Rating Scale, priority was given to measures that will garner the greatest public support and have the most significant impact in reducing impaired driving crashes. The five core elements are outlined below: • • -a comprehensive graduated licensing program for all new drivers, including express police powers to enforce it; - a .00% BAC limit for all drivers under 21 or with less than five years driving experience; • - express police powers to stop vehicles, establish sobriety checkpoints, and demand Standard Field Sobriety Testing from suspected alcohol and/or drugimpaired drivers; • - a strengthening of the existing short-term roadside licence suspension programs for drivers with BACs of .05% or higher to include a 7-14 day licence suspension, a $150-$300 licence reinstatement fee, the recording of the suspension on the driver’s record, and mandatory remedial measures for repeat violations; and • • - mandatory alcohol interlock, vehicle impoundment and forfeiture, and remedial programs. MADD Canada is generally pleased with the progress that has been made since 2003, and this is reflected in the fact that a majority of jurisdictions were awarded at least marginally higher grades in 2006 than in 2003. Almost all of the provinces and territories have introduced some measures to strengthen their impaired driving legislation since The 2003 Report Card. However, while some jurisdictions have made major strides, others have done relatively little. Manitoba has again led the way in introducing important legislative reforms, and Newfoundland and Labrador, the Northwest Territories and Alberta have also made significant progress. In contrast, Nova Scotia and Québec have fallen sharply in the rankings, and New Brunswick, Nunavut and Prince Edward Island have made little progress from their poor showing in 2003. In the seven years since MADD Canada initiated this project, considerable progress has been made with respect to graduated licensing programs, provincial suspensions for federal impaired driving offences, and alcohol interlock, vehicle impoundment and remedial programs. On the other hand, the lack of progress in regard to police enforcement powers has been disappointing. The provincial and territorial legislative summaries incorporated all relevant statutes and regulations, legislation that had been enacted but not yet proclaimed in force, and related information on government websites. We also took into account any pertinent administrative practices or policies that government officials brought to our attention prior to August 24, 2006. Despite the considerable legislative improvements that some jurisdictions have made, impaired traffic deaths are rising in Canada. This troubling trend, coupled with the expected increase in young inexperienced drivers on our roads, highlights the need for continued strengthening of the provincial and territorial laws. The chart on the following page summarizes the overall performance of the provinces and territories in 2006 and their ranking and grade from the previous comprehensive reviews. For a more detailed discussion of each jurisdiction’s 2006 ranking and grade, readers are encouraged to review the individual provincial and territorial summaries which start on page 20 of this report. continued... POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 93 JIM’S WINDOW &DOOR Service 902 562-2286 110 Douglas Street, North Sydney, NS. B2A 4G9 Best Western Glengarry Compliments of “Truro Trade and Convention Center” Canso Chemicals Ltd. 150 Willow Street Truro, Nova Scotia B2N 4Z6 (902) 893-4311 Fax (902) 893-1759 For Reservations Call 1-800-567-4276 www.bwglengarry.com New Glasgow, N.S. Mike Langille Manager 300 Prince Albert Rd., Suite 105 Dartmouth, NS B2Y 4J2 www.basilav.com Tel: (902) 471-1338 Fax: (902) 461-0877 [email protected] Steve Bartlett President & Sales phone (902) 883 8389 cell (902) 497 2799 fax (902) 883 7166 email [email protected] www.kelgreghomes.com custom crafted homes Kel-Greg Homes Inc. 230 Old Tunk road Elmsdale, Nova Scotia B2S B2 94 P OLICE A SSOCIATION OF N OVA S COTIA (...Rating the Provinces continued) CHART I: OVERALL RANKINGS AND GRADES RANKINGS AND GRADES 2006 2003 2000 JURISDICTION Manitoba Ontario Newfoundland and Labrador Alberta Saskatchewan Northwest Territories Yukon British Columbia Québec Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Nunavut 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th SYNOPSIS: Nova Scotia scored well for its minimum driving age. It scored poorly on its graduated licensing program, police enforcement powers, and alcohol interlock and vehicle impoundment programs. In addition, it needs to introduce a 24-hour suspension for unfitness, improve its short-term administrative licence suspension and introduce vehicle forfeiture. GRADE AND RANKING: Nova Scotia received a D+ and ranked eleventh in the 2006 Report, down six places from the 2003 Report. LICENSING: The minimum age of licensed driving in Nova Scotia is 16. Nova Scotia has a graduated licensing system which includes passenger and time-ofday restrictions, but no high-speed roadway restrictions. The minimum length of the program is two years and three months, during which learners and newly-licensed drivers are subject to a .00% BAC restriction. There is no BAC restriction on supervising drivers. Nova Scotia does not impose a .00% BAC limit on fully-licensed drivers under the age of 21 or in their first five years of driving. It is an offence for a learner or newly-licensed POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 95 AB BBBBC+ C+ C D+ D+ D F 1st 2nd 9t 7th 4th 12th 6th 8th 3rd 11th 5th 10th 13th B B D+ CC DCD+ C+ D+ C D+ F 4th 1st 10th 6th 5th 12th 9th 2nd 7th 8th 3rd 11th N/A C C+ D+ CCF D+ C+ CD+ C D N/A driver to have a BAC over .00% or to fail to provide a sample. Under Nova Scotia’s demerit point system, learners and newly-licensed drivers are subject to lower point thresholds than other drivers. POLICE ENFORCEMENT POWERS: The police do not have express statutory authority to demand that drivers stop their vehicle or to demand that drivers provide documentation. Nova Scotia does not give the police statutory authority to demand that a driver who they reasonably suspect has alcohol or drugs in his or her body participate in Standard Field Sobriety Testing. The police do not have authority to demand a breath, blood, saliva, or urine sample from a person reasonably suspected of having been a driver in a fatal or personal injury crash. LICENCE SUSPENSIONS AND REVOCATIONS: Nova Scotia legislation does not authorize police to suspend a driver’s licence for 24 hours because the driver is unfit to drive for reasons other than alcohol or drug impairment. The police in Nova Scotia are not authorized to issue a 7-14 day administrative licence suspension to a driver if they: (i) reasonably believe that continued... SUPPLIES & SERVICES LIMITED “C om pl et e Part s & Inv ent ory ” Compartment 1, Site 3, R.R.#2, Shelburne, Nova Scotia B0T 1W0 Telephone (902) 875-2121 Fax 875-4796 Spring Garden Place Nieforth Steel Products Ltd. 427 Milford Rd. Carrolls Corner, NS B0N 1Y0 5640 Spring Garden Rd. Halifax, NS B3J 3M7 902.420.0675 902.758.2527 We sell for less. 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If a driver registers a BAC of .05% or more, the police are authorized to request the surrender of his or her licence. Similarly, the police may demand the surrender of the licence of any driver who is charged with impaired driving, driving with a BAC above .08%, or refusing to provide breath or blood samples, without a reasonable excuse. The driver is required to surrender his or her licence, and the police request triggers a licence revocation and a 24-hour suspension. It appears to be police policy to forward a record of the suspension to the Registrar, but not the surrendered licence. There are no standard consequences for accumulating 24-hour suspensions. However, the Registrar does have broad general powers to require a driver to submit to an examination and to successfully complete a driver improvement program. If the police have reasonable and probable grounds to believe, by reason of breath or blood analysis, that a driver has a BAC above .08%, they must seize the driver’s licence. Similarly, they must seize the licence of a driver who they have reasonable and probable grounds to believe has failed to provide a sample without a reasonable excuse. The driver is allowed to drive for 7 days on a temporary licence and is then prohibited from driving for 90 days. Drivers are required to successfully complete an alcohol rehabilitation program prior to reinstatement. There are no prescribed consequences for drivers who accumulate 90-day prohibitions. However, as indicated, the Registrar has broad general powers to require a driver to submit to an examination and to successfully complete a driver improvement program. VEHICLE AND REMEDIAL PROGRAMS: Nova Scotia does not yet have an alcohol interlock program. However, amendments which are currently scheduled to come into force by no later than January 1, 2007, would create a program. Under the proposed amendments, every driver whose licence is revoked or suspended for a federal impaired driving offence, and every driver who receives a 90-day administrative licence suspension, would be required to participate in an alcohol interlock and monitoring program prior to reinstatement. Specific vehicle impoundment legislation was enacted in 1998, but it has still not been proclaimed in force. Under it, the police will be required to detain the vehicle of a person driving while his or her licence or privilege to obtain a licence has POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA been revoked under certain circumstances. The police will then notify the Registrar, who will have the authority to order the vehicle impounded for 90 days for a first occurrence. Nova Scotia legislation does not authorize the forfeiture of a driver’s vehicle. 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Angus MacIsaac, Minister of Transportation and Public Works, said male drivers aged 20 to 25 account for a disproportionately high percentage of drinking and driving casualties in Nova Scotia. "The campaign is aimed at saving lives and preventing injuries due to drinking and driving," said Mr. MacIsaac. "It will play a part in a larger strategy to make our province a better place." Movie theatre advertising was selected because about 75 per cent of men aged 20 to 25 attend a movie at least once per month. The campaign will also reach the target audience in bars and universities. The campaign is funded by the departments of Transportation and Public Works and Health Promotion and Protection. "Drinking and driving is dangerous and irresponsible," said Barry Barnet, Minister of Health Promotion and Protection. "It is my hope that this campaign will help young men make the POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 99 right decision when it comes to drinking and driving and decrease the suffering caused by fatalities and preventable injuries." Murray Scott, Minister of Justice, said police made a major contribution to the campaign by providing time and resources to its development. "Law enforcement officers are on the front lines in the fight to stop impaired driving," said Mr. Scott. "I'd like to thank representatives from the law enforcement community for their important contribution to the development of this campaign." The ads were developed by Halifax-based Extreme Group. A 37-second ad will play before movies on 55 movie screens across the province over the next five weeks. The ad will be shown on nine video screens at Nova Scotia universities during the same time period. A poster advertisement will be placed on 125 mini boards in bars across the province. 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Repairs To All Makes and Models of Major Domestic Appliances “Refridgeration A Specialty” Middleton 825-5525 BILL HAILEY Dartmouth 466-2217 49 Cannon Crescent 861-3672 Greenwood 765-2267 We also have a party/meeting room in our Middleton location. 100 P OLICE A SSOCIATION OF N OVA S COTIA Alcohol and Driving Alcohol is Alcohol, Don’t Drink and Drive Nova Scotia’s road safety social marketing campaign is reaching young drivers with a message about drinking and driving. It's About Control Alcohol-induced impairment is the greatest contributing factor in many motor vehicle fatalities. The basic rule underlying all safe driving is to keep your vehicle under control at all times. Drivers who have consumed alcohol do not have complete control over themselves, and therefore cannot be in control of a vehicle. They are a danger to themselves and others. What Alcohol Does Alcohol is not a stimulant. From the first drink it depresses the central nervous system. The feeling of stimulation is because the higher functions of the brain, including social restraints and judgement, are impaired. When alcohol enters the stomach, it does not have to be digested. It is absorbed through the walls of the stomach and the small intestine into the bloodstream which carries it throughout the body. In the brain, alcohol first depresses the area of higher function. Next it attacks the simple motor functions, reaction time and vision. Balance, co-ordination and sensory perception are the next faculties to be impaired. Concentrated drinking will eventually lead to stupor, coma and even, if continued steadily, death. The most important factors contributing to alcoholic impairment are the amount of alcohol absorbed into the blood and the amount of time allowed for the elimination of this alcohol. The human body works to change alcohol into nourishment and/or to pass it out of the body, but it can only do this at a slow rate. This rate is affected by such other factors as body weight, the quantity and type of food in the stomach and the type of alcoholic beverage consumed. How the Body Handles Alcohol The liver breaks down about 90 per cent of the alcohol a person consumes into usable food. The lungs and kidneys eliminate most of the remainder. But these human body processes need time to remove alcohol from one's system. In terms of usual alcoholic beverages, it takes more than an hour to eliminate each 340 ml bottle of beer or 40 ml drink or 80 ml of unfortified wine. Some people seem to be able to "hold their liquor" better than others, and this excuse is often used by those who do not want to believe that a few drinks can seriously impair driving ability. Because of body weight, fatigue, emotional condition, or a number of other reasons, individuals may show differing effects from drinking POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA the same amount of alcohol. However, they may be equally impaired. Another danger develops when the alcohol starts to "wear off". You can easily convince yourself that you no longer feel the effects and are perfectly sober. This state of mind is a delusion. You are comparing your peak feeling of impairment with the declining impairment that you feel as your body eliminates the alcohol from the blood. But you are not sober. You are only making a dangerous comparison. Fallacies Most of us have tried them at one time or another -black coffee, cold showers, taking a jog around the block. But we must recognize them for what they are -ineffective. There is only one thing that can sober a person: time. Drugs and/or Medication While alcohol is the most common cause of driver impairment, there are other substances, such as illegal drugs or medications that can create a safety hazard. Many illegal drugs are extremely dangerous to use, especially when driving. As well, some medications, either prescription or over-the-counter drugs, are known to cause inattention and drowsiness. Take great care not to drive while taking these drugs. Examples of Prescription Drugs That May Affect Driving Skills: • Analgesics - Codeine - Other narcotics • Antidepressants - Tricyclic antidepressants • Antiemetic agents • Antihistamines • Antipsychotic drugs - Haloperidol - Major tranquillizers - Phenothiazines (i.e., chlorpromazine) • Ophthalmic preparations • Sedatives and anxiolytics - Barbiturates - Benzodiazepines • Skeletal muscle relaxants • Other - Antihypertensive drugs - Antineoplastic agents continued... 101 “Canso, Nova Scotia: Canada’s Oldest Seaport” Ph. (902) 366-2525 Fax (902) 366-3093 Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency D. A. MACGREGOR ELECTRIC LTD. Electrical Construction and Maintenance Practice Your Escape Plan 292 Finlay Dan Rd., Thorburn, Pictou Co., N.S. 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But you can be impaired on one drink and can be charged and convicted with less than .08 in your bloodstream if you show other symptoms of impairment. The average blood alcohol content of convicted alcohol-involved drivers in Nova Scotia is .16 per cent -- twice the legal level. FAILURE OR REFUSAL TO PROVIDE A SAMPLE: The courts will convict a person who, without a reasonable excuse, fails or refuses to provide a sample of their breath or blood to a peace officer. The Criminal Code of Canada Under the Criminal Code of Canada a person commits an offense when operating or in care or control of a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs even though their blood alcohol level is less than 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 mL of blood (.08 per cent). Penalties can include fines, imprisonment, or both, and a prohibition from driving. Convictions may result in the loss of insurance, higher insurance rates, and loss of employment. If a peace officer has "reasonable and probable grounds" to suspect the presence of alcohol, the driver of a vehicle may be demanded to supply a sample of breath in an approved screening device (ALERT), or to accompany the peace officer to provide a breath sample for analysis (Breathalyzer). If the person is unable to provide a breath sample, the peace officer may demand a sample of blood be taken by a qualified medical practitioner for analysis. It is an offense to refuse to provide these samples. Penalties in Nova Scotia Penalties in Nova Scotia for driving while impaired are outlined below, and all fines and assessment fees must be paid by the driver. The judge's decision and sentencing is based upon the specific facts of each case. Fines and jail terms can also be affected by whether any deaths, bodily harm or dangerous driving resulted from the motorist's actions. POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 103 1ST OFFENCE: • a fine of $600 to $2000 • revocation of driving privileges for one year from the date of conviction (not the date of being charged) • completion of an Addiction/Drug Dependency Services assessment program ($366, your cost) • licence reinstatement fee of $100 (your cost) • you might also be required to be re-take any and all of your driver's tests, including written, road, and vision tests. 2ND OFFENCE, WITHIN A 10-YEAR PERIOD: • a fine of $600 to $2000 • possible prison term of at least 14 days* • revocation of driving privileges for three years from the date of conviction (not the date of being charged) • completion of an Addiction/Drug Dependency Services assessment program ($366) • licence reinstatement fee ($100) • you must re-take your driver's tests: written, road, and vision tests. 3RD OFFENCE, WITHIN A 10-YEAR PERIOD: • a fine of $600 to $2000 • prison term of at least 90 days* • revocation of driving privileges is indefinite (minimum of ten years) from the date of conviction (not the date you were charged) • completion of an Addiction/Drug Dependency Services assessment program ($366) • licence reinstatement fee ($100) • you must re-take your driver's tests: written, road, and vision tests. 4TH OFFENCE, WITHIN A 10-YEAR PERIOD: • permanent revocation in addition to all of the penalties provided under the Criminal Code of Canada * Persons prosecuted by indictment for offences under Sections 253, 254 of the Criminal Code (Canada) are liable to receive a prison term of up to five years. 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Since the mid 1980s, this country ís incarceration rate has become one of the highest among Western-style democracies, second only to the US. More and more people are going to jail, but crime rates have been dropping. There is pressure to use the Criminal Code of Canada as a preventive tool on the premise that criminal penalties act as a deterrent. The “spanking law” is a recent example. In 2003, the Supreme Court of Canada upheld a decision by the Ontario Court of Appeal to allow parents to use reasonable force to discipline children. The appeal court said that no other country in the world has criminalized all forms of physical punishment by parents. The push to criminalize unsafe or potentially harmful behaviour raises important public policy issues. Are criminal penalties a more effective tool than less severe regulatory sanctions to prevent unsafe acts? Is the public better protected when unsafe behaviour is treated as a criminal offence rather than a regulatory or administrative matter? Do harsher punishments for unsafe behaviour bring corresponding improvements in public safety? Criminal Offences and Regulatory Violations Under Canadaʼs constitution, the federal government is responsible for criminal law. On the other hand, provincial and territorial regulations cover many aspects of day-to-day safety. This division of powers is unique to our country, making international comparisons difficult. Occupational health and safety has always been regulated by provincial and territorial legislation. However, in 2003 the federal government stepped in, to make organizations and individuals criminally liable for harm caused at work. Bill C-45 was a response to the deaths of 26 miners in May 1992 in an explosion at the Westray Mine in Nova Scotia. Provincial and territorial highway traffic acts regulate driving violations such as speeding and failure to stop at a red light. However, impaired driving offences are crimes. In fact, impaired operation of a vehicle is the single largest category of charges under the Criminal Code of Canada, accounting for 12 per cent of all criminal offences. Drivers with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) above 0.08 are subject to criminal penalties because of the likelihood that they will cause harm. Drinking drivers with BACs below 0.08 are subject to roadside licence suspensions under most highway traffic acts. Regulatory and administrative sanctions, such as fines and licence suspensions, protect the public by providing a swift and certain response. In contrast, criminal justice is a complex process. In cases which would be straightforward if a regulatory approach were used, a criminal court may not be able to convict. continued... 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Individuals charged with criminal offences often choose to defend themselves rather than pleading guilty, due to the devastating personal consequences of a conviction. Even though criminal sanctions are harsh, the sentence itself is only part of the actual punishment. A criminal record is a lifelong stigma that brings ongoing restrictions on travel outside Canada and limits job opportunities. Do Criminal Penalties Prevent Unsafe Acts? A study in the May 2004 issue of the American Journal of Public Health casts grave doubt on the idea that criminal sanctions are in fact an effective deterrent. Researchers found no evidence that using criminal law either decreases or increases use of marijuana. Patterns of use in Amsterdam and San Francisco were similar, despite very different national drug policies. Highly punitive criminal sanctions in the US have not resulted in lower use of the drug. This study has implications for public policy. The idea that criminal penalties deter unsafe behaviour more effectively than less severe sanctions should be seriously questioned. Research clearly shows that people are less likely to offend when they believe they will be caught. Most chronic offenders ó the ones who cause the most harmó do not believe they will be caught. Penalties, regardless of severity, have little preventive effect unless they are seen to be enforced. Visible enforcement has a greater impact on safety than simply having tough penalties on the books. Certainty of punishment has a greater deterrent effect than severity of punishment. Hence, from a prevention standpoint, the critical factors are enforcement and conviction, rather than the nature of the penalty itself. Bill C-45 imposes criminal liability for workplace safety. While this may satisfy a desire to punish those responsible, the Canada Safety Councilʼs question is, will it prevent workplace casualties? Nova Scotia made comprehensive changes to its workplace health and safety laws after Westray. In the 12 years since, no workplace disaster of this magnitude has occurred anywhere in Canada. Lessons were learned, and action was taken. It will be hard to measure the preventive impact, if any, of criminal law in comparison with properly enforced regulations. The Purpose of Sentencing: Punishment or Prevention? There is little evidence that harsh penalties are the best way to prevent further offences. In 1998, the Australian state of New South Wales doubled the maximum penalties for most drink-driving offences. An analysis of the impact of these harsher penalties was released in June 2004. It found that after the tougher penalties went into effect, there was a slight reduction in recidivism rates for drinking drivers. However, the changes were not substantial, and no reductions were seen in Sydney, the largest urban area in the state. If stricter punishment is the most effective deterrent, offenders who go to jail should be less likely to reoffend when released than those sentenced to the milder penalty of probation. Yet the two groups tend to re-offend at about the same rates. There is evidence that long prison sentences without other remedial programs may actually increase the chances of re-offending after release. Very brief incarceration does appear to reduce recidivism with first-time offenders. continued... POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 107 PIERCEY INVESTORS LIMITED Phone: (902) 876-0904 Fax: (902) 876-5089 Land Developers Newly Approved Residential Lots Sheldrake Heights Subdivision, near Timberlea At Exit 4, Halifax Co., Highway 103 Lot Plans available at 7020 Mumford Road 4th floor, Halifax, N.S. B3L 4S9 Benoit Electric Limited 1268 St. Margaret’s Bay Rd. Beechville, N.S. B3T 1A7 [email protected] www.benoitelectric.ca (902) 454-7696 John J. 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While the public tends to view such sentences as ìsoftî, they allow the judge to tailor the sentence to fit the crime and the individual. A recent study found that offenders preferred house arrest but found it no easier than closed custody. Conditional sentences can establish an environment for positive behaviour change. Some want to eliminate conditional sentences for impaired driving causing death or serious injury, in favour of jail time. This demand may be driven by a sense of justice based on punishing offenders for the devastation they have caused. However, if the primary objective is to prevent them from continuing to drink and drive after their sentence has been completed, house arrest offers more potential. Conditions can be set, for example, to address drinking problems, limit the people with whom the offender can associate, and ensure the licence suspension is observed. If an offender can be rehabilitated, conditional sentencing makes sense from a safety standpoint. Judges determine the right balance of punishment and prevention within limits set by the law. Legislators therefore must allow sanctions to address risk factors which led to the offence in the first place, such as alcohol dependency, relationships and attitude. For crimes related to impaired driving, removing sentencing options could compromise public safety. Put Safety First Prior to the June 2004 federal election, the justice minister introduced criminal legislation to deal with drivers impaired by drugs. However, drug-impaired driving is a very complicated issue. Defensible criminal impairment levels have not been established for substances other than alcohol. To complicate the matter, some drugs, such as cannabis, can be detected in the body long after their effect has worn off. If and when criminal impairment levels can be set, tools will have to be approved to measure those levels, and police trained to use those tools. Criminal legislation is premature. Yet immediate action is needed to protect the public. The Canada Safety Council has urged provincial and territorial governments to consider imposing administrative licence suspensions when police have reason to believe a driverís ability is being adversely affected by any drug, legal or illegal. Highway traffic acts could easily incorporate such a measure to take drugged drivers off the road in the interest of public safety. Prevention is a more challenging goal than punishment. Yet in the long term, it is far more cost effective. Regulatory approaches often provide the most effective tools to prevent unsafe behaviour, provided the measures are well-enforced and supported by public education. To achieve some safety outcomes, legislation may not be needed at all; for example, increased public awareness may lead to the desired outcome. Where there is malicious intent or wanton disregard for safety, criminal law is appropriate. Positive change is achieved by approaches that apply human psychology to an objective analysis of the problem - not by laws based on fear, retribution or political expediency. © 2006 Canada Safety Council POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA http://www.safety-council.org 109 Dealers in Lobster St. Anne Community & Nursing Care Centre 745-2801 902.226.2826 ISLAND FRESH SEAFOOD Don Ross Clarks Harbour, NS Arichat, NS B0E 1A0 (902) 564-8100 (902) 564-8300 (902) 564-8400 Fax: (902) 567-0605 Congratulations to the Police Association of Nova Scotia with Their Efforts to Assist the Community in Crime Prevention PERRY’S AUTO BODY “Complete Collision Repair” POLLETT DRUG STORES LTD. Complete Line Home Health Care Reg Bonner & Mary Muise FREE DELIVERY 24 Hour Emergency Service FIVE 93 Harris Rd. P.O. Box 126, Pictou, NS B0K 1H0 Phone: (902) 485-6348 Fax: (902) 485-1065 203 CHARLOTTE STREET SYDNEY, NS B1P 6R8 5 STAR Thanks for all the hard work towards keeping the kids safe in Nova Scotia on behalf of ROOFING & MASONRY FIVE S TAR S ERVICE SHINGLED & FLATS Cell: 499-6857 FREE Phone: 425-2506 CHIMNEY REPAIRS ESTIMATES “The Sisters of The Good Shepard” Proud to Sponsor PANS’ Annual Community Guide 110 P OLICE A SSOCIATION OF N OVA S COTIA Canada Safety Council CANADA’S VOICE AND RESOURCE FOR SAFETY Drugs and the Older Driver No matter what your age, being able to drive means independence. This independence comes with the responsibility to drive safely. "If you've driven for most of your life, you'll want to keep driving as long as possible," says Emile Therien, president of the Canada Safety Council. He points out that drivers over 80 are the fastest-growing segment of the driving population. However, based on kilometres driven, older drivers have more collisions than any other age group. Can seniors be safe drivers? Definitely yes, maintains Therien, if they recognize age-related changes and adapt to them. "Older drivers are also very likely to be taking several medications, some of which may affect driving skills," he continues. "To be a safe driver, you need to use your medication correctly and know how it can affect your ability to drive." According to the Canada Safety Council, the main factors in collisions involving older drivers are slow response, not seeing a sign, car, or pedestrian, and interaction with other drivers. Medications can make a driver more susceptible to any of these factors - and Canadians over age 65 take an average of nine medications daily, including prescription, over-the-counter and herbal.1 How Medications Affect Driving Medication can have a positive or negative effect on driving ability. Some people, such as epileptics, may not be able to drive at all without medication. An older driver with untreated depression is at high risk due to decreased concentration and slower decision making. However, treatment may also carry a risk - 10 milligrams of ValiumÆ (an anti-anxiety medication) can produce more driving impairment than a blood alcohol concentration of 0.10; the Criminal Code limit in Canada is 0.08. Physicians prescribe benzodiazepines, to combat anxiety and insomnia among seniors. They can have side effects such as drowsiness, impaired motor function and confusion. A Montreal study of more than 224,000 drivers aged from 67 to 84 found that those on a long-acting form of benzodiazepine had 45 per cent more injury-related collisions.2 Drugs that slow you down also reduce your ability to make decisions and process information rapidly. Seniors taking painkillers which contain codeine or propoxyphene may experience sedation and mild impairment. Even over-the-counter drugs can reduce driving ability. Antihistamines can cause drowsiness and poor concentration. Tranquilizers or cold remedies, such as cold tablets, cough syrup, and sleeping pills, can reduce driving ability. Most seniors do not discuss their over-the-counter drugs with their doctor. Combinations of drugs can produce unexpected side effects and bad reactions. If you have more than one doctor prescribing medications without knowing what the others are prescribing, or if your doctor does not know about the over-the-counter drugs you are taking, you could be in danger. POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 111 KELLYS LIMITED Fine Luggage, Hand Bags Leather Gifts Halifax Shopping Ctr. 454-8654 Tel 902.564.6466 ext.2690 Fax 902.539.9954 Toll Free 1800.617.6466 Mic Mac Mall 463-0184 107 Membertou Street•Membertou•Nova Scotia•Canada•B1S 2M9 Email [email protected] w w w. m e m b e r t o u . c a 2021 Brunswick St. Suite 300, Trade Mart Bldg., Halifax N.S. B3K 2Y5 Ph: 423-6938 Fax: 423-6992 - Repairs Eagleʼs Nest Recovery House .UNITED ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 263, Shubenacadie Nova Scotia B0N 2H0 Telephone: (902) 758-4277 or (902) 758-2776 Fax Number: (902) 758-4229 E-mail: [email protected] www.eaglesnestrecovery.ca Director - Bernard Knockwood OF JOURNEYMEN AND APPRENTICES OF THE PLUMBING AND PIPE FITTING INDUSTRY OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA Local 56 TEL. (902) 466-9920 FAX: (902) 466-2368 30 NEPTUNE CRES. WOODSIDE INDUSTRIAL PARK DARTMOUTH, N.S. B2Y 4R8 Good Chinese food Fully Licensed. Take out and Delivery. Open 7 days a week 6420 Bayers Rd., Hfx. 455-5479 CONGRATULATIONS TO PANS IN CELEBRATING 38 YEARS IN SERVICE TO OUR MARITIME COMMUNITIES 20 MacDonald Avenue, Burnside Industrial Park Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B3B 1C5 t: 468.8040 f: 468.4839 www.stevensgroup.ca 41 Thornhill Dr. Dartmouth Tel: 902 468-7520 WATERBURY NEWTON 469 Main Street Kentville, NS P.O. Box 98 B4N 3V9 Tel: (902) 678-3257 Fax: (902) 678-7727 Barristers & Solicitors Full service law firm www.wnns.ca 188 Commercial St. Berwick, NS P.O. Box B0P 1E0 Tel: (902) 538-3168 Fax: (902) 538-8680 Jeff Newton Keddy Aggregate Operation Site Manager Keddy Aggregate General Delivery, Coldbrook Kings Co. N.S. B4R 1B6 e-mail: [email protected] Kentville office Toll free 1-877-559-8585 112 Ph: (902) 679-6604 Ph: (902) 679-6606 Fax: (902) 679-6679 A MEMBER OF THE SHAW GROUP LIMITED P OLICE A SSOCIATION OF N OVA S COTIA (...Drugs and the Older Driver continued) Alcohol has a powerful impact on the body, physically and psychologically. With age, tolerance for alcohol decreases steadily, and the body processes it less efficiently. Combining alcohol with medications is risky whether or not you are behind the wheel. For instance, it can lead to falls. The only safe practice is to avoid alcohol completely if there is any chance that you will have to drive. Impaired driving, whether due to medications, alcohol or a combination, is not only dangerous and socially unacceptable. It is also a criminal offence. Tips for Older Drivers on Medications Driving is a complicated task, so don't let yourself be impaired by any kind of medication, including overthe-counter drugs and herbal or alternative remedies. • Take all medications according to the instructions. • Ask your doctor or pharmacist about the effects of prescribed medications on driving, and whether even a small amount of alcohol will increase the effect. • Make sure the combination of your medications does not impair your driving skills. If you have more than one doctor, make sure all of them know everything you are taking. • Never mix medications, share them with another person, or take them in combination with alcohol. • If the label says "Do not use while operating heavy machinery" let someone else drive. With some medications, you may not be able to drive at all. If in doubt, choose not to drive • Take a driver improvement course, such as the Canada Safety Council's 55 Alive. Aging brings changes in hearing, vision, flexibility and reaction time. You can learn to compensate for those changes. Some Medication Effects For The Older Driver Older drivers need to know how prescription medicines and over-the-counter drugs can affect their driving ability. Here are some examples. Medical Condition Type Of Medication Arthritis and rheumatism Analgesics (pain relievers) Drowsiness, inability to concentrate, ringing in ears Fatigue Stimulants Overexcitability, false sense of alertness, dizziness Antihypertensives (blood pressure drugs) Drowsiness, blurred vision, dizziness Anxiety Common cold Heart Arrhythmia Hypertension Sedatives Antihistamines, Antitussive (cough suppressants) Antiarrhythmics Potential Effects Drowsiness, staggering, blurred vision Drowsiness, blurred vision, dizziness Blurred vision, dizziness 1. Prescriptions for Health: Report of the Pharmaceutical Inquiry of Ontario, (The Lowy Commission Report), Toronto, 1990. 2. Benzodiazepine Use and Crash Risk in Older Patients by Samy Suissa, Ph.D., of McGill University and Montreal's Royal Victoria Hospital. JAMA . 1998 279: 113-115. © 2006 Canada Safety Council POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 113 http://www.safety-council.org Sandy & Sons Fisheries Ltd. Box 43 Port Mouton Queens Co., N.S. 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