s Inspector speaks From page 1 Dec. 30, 1997. Kasarci had been aught i in a ravine area by Const. Sue Tupper. Tupper complained to her supervisors after MacPougall’s dog was directed to a handcufied Kasarei. The dog bit Kasarci’s neck and back. MacDougall then kicked Kasarei in the stomach and groin three or four times. Kasarei did not officially complain about the incident. He suffered minor injuries. Paradis rejected the argu- ment that MacDougall “kicked at the suspect” to provide posi- tive reinforcement for the police dog through controlted aggression at the end of the tracking of a suspect. MacDougall is an 18-year Mountie veteran with a pr ‘ously “spotiess police record.” Paradis ordered MacDougall to complete anger management counselling. He also ordered MacDougall to perform 50 hours of community work ser- vice by Dec. 31. Paradis wrote that there was a need “to openly and clearly ‘denounce the abuse of trust” represented by MacDougall’s actions, MacDougall appeared surprised at the sentence’s severity. Said MacDougall’s _lawyer Jack Harris, “I agreed with the Crown that a condi- tional discharge was appropri- ate.” A conditional discharge involves a probation term. If completed, the ts in no criminal A remorseful has already been disc o was docked two days pay and has a reprimand on his police record following an internal investigation. He — pleaded guilty to the criminal assault charge. McDougall’s sentence came a week after Paradis tashed out at the actions of another North Vancouver Mountie police dog handler. On Sept. 15, Paradis grant- ed an absolute discharge (no criminal sanction) to Michael Dwayne Prentice who was caught and bitten by a police dog on Sept. 14 in North Vancouver. Prentice had also been charged with = obstructing North Vancouver RCMP dog handler Const. Shaun Brozer on Sept. 14 by giving a false name. ‘fhe police obstruction charge was dropped (stay of proccedings) by the Crown. In addition to granting an absolure discharge on the one probation breach, Paradis sen- tenced Prentice to 28 ‘days in jail for two other probation breaches. Paradis said that he felt the apprehension was a form of street justice. The judge told Crown lawyer Louise Gauld to express his comments to the RCMP. Prentice’s lawyer David out on dog policy Walsoff said his client was limp- ing after being bitten by the dog more than once. Walsoff said his client was adamant that he was not warned about the police dog before being bitten. Prentice did not return News calls. He was no longer in jaii nine days after being sen- tenced. North Vancouver RCMP Insp. Gordon MeRae declined to comment on MacDougall’s case. Regarding the judge's remarks made at Prentice’s sen- tencing, McRae said, “Obviously I'm concerned any time there is criticism with the police, but especially concerned when it comes from the bench... “I don’t agree with that comment (about street justice) and I'm extremely concerned that that perception would exist from the judiciary or the public.” McRae said he has reviewed the Prentice incident and docs not believe an internal investi- gation is necessary. McRae said Prentice ran from police and hid in a bush area. The inspector said two warnings were shouted before the dog went after the suspect. McRae said all dog bites are reviewed. “I don’t want people out there to think these dog. mem- bers are out releasing their dogs who are biting peopic indiscriminately... We recog- nize this is a use of force.” Porn accused released on bail ACCU. SED child pornographer Marck Richer. was released on bail on Friday. Richer, 56, was charged with making child pornography fol August police search of his home in a Lower Lonsdale rooming house. Charges against Richer of sexually assault- possessing and Information presenzed at the “show cause” hearing was banned. North Vancouver provin- cial court Judge Jane Auxier released Richer on conditions that he not go to any play ground, lowing a late library. school ground, public swimming area, park, daycare centre, community centre or public Richer was also ordered not to contact any person under 18 and not to possess any video Window dressing MEMBERS of the Stage Door acting troupe, a group from Mainstream Society for Proactive Community Living, entertained at the North Shore Association for the © Mentaily Handicapped awards celebration held Sept. 23. Uncut report sought From page 1 said Louxidelis. Sat he said Cuffs assertion that West Vancouver is the first municipality to withhold parts of his report is only half-right. According to Loukidelis, a report Cuff had prepared for Powell River last spring was also edited. Both municipalities use the same law firm, but in Powell River the lawyers had access to a draft report. “Here we were asked to look at the final report,” said Loukidelis. We specialize in custom design #2-2435 Marine Or., West Van Under the provincial free- dom of information and pro- tection of privacy legislation, groups or individuals can file requests to obrain portions of the report that have been left out. The West Vancouver Municipal Employees’ Association (WVMEA) has already filed such a request. “Ir’s (the district’s decision to edit the report) disappoint- ing, but it’s certainly not unex- pected,” said WVMEA busi- ness agent Brian Schramm. “They (district employees) fully expected that it would be edit- ed by this council. 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