Jan 6, 2012
Windsor police aiming to change the culture of the force
WINDSOR, Ont. — The Windsor police services board has just released a document called “Project Accountability,” which contains 27 recommendations aimed at changing the culture of the force and fostering more openness and transparency.
“The current status quo is not the path forward for the Windsor police service,” said acting chief Al Frederick.
He added his top priority is “renewing our community’s trust in us.”
Frederick promised “enhanced ethics training” for all sworn and civilian members of the force and said that a “top-down organizational review” will occur on a regular basis.
He added the Windsor police website would be redesigned with the public in mind.
Former police chief Gary Smith retired recently following several Star stories detailing troubles with the force.
read more:
http://blogs.windsorstar.com/2012/01/06/live-at-11-windsor-police-press-conference/
DeJong is already trying to get away from having to implement any of these changes. He says that the problems are isolated and not severe–I know that he can’t really believe this, it just reeks of cynicism. What bothers me, is that no officer will step forward and say that it is wrong to beat and then extort an innocent man. Until at least one Windsor officer stands up for real justice, I believe them all to be corrupt. I hope that their attitude of the being above the law is considered during their contract talks! What an embarrassment for officers everywhere!