42 - Sunday, November 30, 1997 - North Shore News 7 Community Policing | And You In today's business world, the development and use of Corporate documents such as Mission and Vision F stacements have become common practices. The RCMP is no exception, for the Organization has adopted this contemporary approach in conjunction with other modern management techniques. Briefly and simplistically speaking, (from a business strategy stand point), let's just say the meaning and purpose of Corporate documents serve to motivate and guide employees towards common goals which promote the berrerment of our organization. With respect to our corporate statements, in addition to the common Mission, Vision and Values statements, we have “created a commitment of our Communities which also means our commitment to each and every one of you. The following represents the RCMP’s official Corporate j Statements: ‘COMMITMENT TO OUR COMMUNITIES z The employees of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police are | committed to our communities through: J Unbiased and respectful treatment of all people ©) Accounsability Gj Mutual problem solving 0 Culcural sensitivicy , (J Enhancement of public safety ©) Partnerships and consultation - 0 Open and honest communication G7) Effective and efficient use of resources 0 Quality and timely service - Community Policing Centres give us the opportunity to - : bring our expertise to you at the street level. Much of the “work we do in the community is sharing information, helping educate, working in the schools and lending a hand to the residents of this community. It's hoped that in the months to come our newspaper column will help spread the news about our Community Policing Centres. We've opened these centres in the hopes of creating happier, healthier communities and we're already reaping the j rewards. Stay tuned for more news on Community Policing each month. Prepared by Cst. Chris Drowin “ Questions? We're interested in your comments — please send any “questions or feedback to Media Liaison Officer Constable Tom Seaman. Also... if your neighbourhood or community group would a like a speaker to answer questions on community policing please contact us. Email: remp@city.north-van.be.ca or phone 983-7433 or fax 985-0935 985-8711 Constable Aren Felker Constable Pat Thibeault a Mon-Sat 10am - 6pm Mon-Thur/Sot 9am - Spm Fri 9am - 9pm NORTH VANCOUVER . Dave Raigent, of the block Watch Section, says installing a door viewer (peep hole) in your front door is a good step towards making your home safer. Before you open your door to someone it will help you verify who they are. Remember, if you are not sure who is at your door do not let them in. Cali Police immediately if something seems suspicious. Under the Motor Vehicle Act a yellow light at an intersection actually means "STOP" It does not mean speed up so you can beat che red light. Most accidents are preventable. Many of those incidents are because somebody ran a yellow light. Ic is just not worth it. Cst. Gerry MacKinnon. Traffic Section EDGEMONT VIL ee rect Be 3077 Woodbine Avenue 990-7455 / 990-7456 Constable Marc Boland Constable Art Maye Retiring... but locally This wonderful smile belongs to Superintendent Gilbert Fraser Yards of the North Vancouver RCMP. In April of this coming year this top cop will be hanging up his ted blazer after 37 years of : commitment to policing. For : the past 34 years he has directed EB his staff and weathered the E : os. many storms associated with “i¢ top policing job in this community. He's also made many friends and affected many lives and for that he will be missed, His distinguished career is lengthy but we thought you'd enjoy reading some of the highlights. Born: Duncan, B.C. Education: Bachelor's 8 Masters degrees in Psychology Joined the RCMP - Nelson, B.C. in 1961 Postings - Lethbridge, Taber, Waterton Park, Fort Macleod, and Edmonton, Alberta - Regina, Saskatchewan - Winnipeg, Manitoba ~ Ourawa, Ontario - Vancouver, Prince Rupert and North Vancouver Career History ~ 3rd class constable - 13 April 1961 + 2nd class constable - 13 April 1962 - Sergeant - I June 1975 ~ Ist class constable - 13 Api! 1963. - Staff Sergeant - 10 July 1980 + Corporal - 1 October 1969 - Inspector - 20 November 1986 Personal - Married to Louise for 34 yeaiguPerintendent ~ 8 October 1994 - 3 CHILDREN - Les - Employed by Hubbell Canada Inc., resides North Vancouver, B.C. Michael - Employed by the RCMP, resides Hudson's Hope, B.C. Tracy - Employed by Bank of Nova Scotia, resides North Vancouver, B.C. - 6 Grandchildren - In the Superintendents own words: “North Vancouver is an outstanding community to both live and work. The past three years have been challenging but rewarding and we will look back with pride to having had the opportunity in some smal? way to contribute to one of the best Detachments and one of the best Communities anywhere. With children, and grandchildren still in North Vancouver, we can also anticipate a connection here for the foreseeable future!” Paces In early September Supt. G. Yard oversaw the changing of the guard, so to speak, at the Lower Lonsdale Community Policing Centre. Csr. Dale Wagner moved onto the Block Watch Section after chree and a half years at the Lonsdale Centre. Cst. Aren Felker takes over after years of service as a general duty and traffic officer. Cst. Felker wants the residents of the area to know the Centre is moving to a new location in early December. Watch this page for more details or call the Centre at 985-81 11. Howie Keast (centre) receives an award from Supt. Yard for his extrodinary volunteer service at the Lower Lonsdale Community Policing Centre, Howie has been on the North Shore for many years and played a big part in setting up the various Community Policing Centres. He isone | of a kind, some of the women at the Centre say that is a good ching! Thanks Howie from all of us. q CENTRES. Lynn Valley Centre 985-9588 Constable Daryn Storey Constable Dick Walton Mon-Sat 10am - 6pm Xmas Season Mon-Sat 10-9pm