Recruiting
The Town of LaSalle is a beautiful and progressive community with a population of approximately 28,000 residents. It's rich urban and rural setting is 36 square miles in size and borders the City of Windsor to the north, the Town of Tecumseh to the east, the Town of Amherstburg to the south and sits along the banks of the Detroit River to the west.
The LaSalle Police Service is very proud of the diversity not only within our great community but also within our organization. LPS truly believes that your Police Service must be representative of the wonderful citizens which they serve.
Integrity and Professionalism are two qualities which form the basis of this very progressive law enforcement agency. Earning the respect and trust of citizens of LaSalle and it's visitors are priorities to each member while providing a safe and secure environment to one of the fastest growing communities in Canada.
To maintain its tradition of excellence, the LaSalle Police Service seeks to hire people in all positions representative of the cultural and racial diversity of the community we serve.
If you are a person with integrity, accountability, courage, a sense of caring and fairness and are interested in an exciting career in law enforcement as well as becoming a part of a special organization, apply today to be a member of the LaSalle Police Service. For general information on becoming a Police Constable in Ontario, please visit the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services - Policing Services website at: http://www.mcscs.jus.gov.on.ca/english/police_serv/const_select_sys/overview.html or the Applicant Testing website at http://www.applicanttesting.com
Above: Chief John Leontowicz and Constable Erena Pesin
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Operations
(All Terrain Vehicle - ATV, Bicycle Patrol Unit, Marine Unit, R.I.D.E Program, Uniform Patrol)
The LaSalle Police Service works in a team-oriented environment consisting of several specialty units. As a team, these specialty units aid in keeping LaSalle one of the safest communities in Canada.
The LaSalle Police Service has qualified personnel in the following areas to support front-line officers.
The Patrol Unit is committed to addressing the root causes of problems before they become crime and order issues. Front-line officers are encouraged to take responsibility and accountability to initiate problem-solving activities and promote their sense of ownership in specific geographical areas. There are four platoons of front line officers supported by specialty units ( Marine, Bicycle, and All Terrain Vehicle ) within the Police Service.
Criminal Investigation Division
(Armament, Collision Analyst, Collision Reconstruction, Designated Intoxilyzer Technicians, Drug Enforcement, Forensic Identification, Major Case Management, Scenes of Crime - SOCO, and Sexual Offender Registry - SOR)
Provides investigative and case management support to the service. The division is responsible for the investigation and/or case management of serious criminal offences in addition to providing such services as Forensic Identification, Criminal Intelligence and ViCLAS Management. The Forensic Identification officer(s) record scene of crime through video, photographs and drawings to orientate and inform the court with details of the scene and events that occurred. Duties of these officers include the taking of DNA samples for investigations and for the National DNA Databank, fingerprinting of persons charged with offences and creating photo line-ups. Scenes of Crime Officers (SOCO) conduct field examinations and photography for minor break and enter, theft, minor assaults, and other incidents.
 Support Services
(Communications Centre, Administrative Support, Records Management System, and Freedom of Information)
Communications Centre
Servicing the Town of LaSalle and Kingsville Fire, our front line emergency communication/dispatch staff receive approximately 30,000 "calls for service" annually. They are highly skilled and dedicated team of professionals. They handle police and fire emergency calls as well as other high-risk incidents on a daily basis. Communications staff are often a lifeline to both victims and responding police officers. They offer understanding, comfort, and front-line support to victims. LaSalle Police Service is fortunate to have a skilled and experienced Communication Team - an integral part of successful emergency response organization.
Administrative Support Staff
The administrative employees support the LaSalle Police Service. In this capacity, they provide officer support, court liaison services, police clearances, Freedom of Information requests, front counter service, commissioning of oaths and file record maintenance.
Records Management System
As a contemporary police service, " state of the art " technology has been a primary focus of both the Board and the Police Service. Our Records Management System has the ability to support all local technical requirements and interface with provincial database.
Freedom Of Information
The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection and Privacy Act (MFIPPA) provides citizens with a right of access to records within the custody or control of all municipal police sector organizations, including police services. The Act provides a framework for responding to requests for information while maintaining the police service's interest and an individual's right to privacy. Any person requesting access to police service records under the Act must apply in writing to the Coordinator of Freedom of Information and Privacy of the LaSalle Police Service. In accordance with the Act, a five dollar fee must accompany every request before the record search can proceed.
Youth Programs
Adult Crossing Guards Bicycle Safety Rodeo B-Rad (Bullying, Relationships, and Drugs) Child Car Seat Clinics Prom Readiness Program Racing Against Drugs Program Safety Talks with area Youth Groups School Safety Patrol Program Secondary School Liaison Traffic Survey for KISS and RIDE Program
Q & A
Q: How do I become a LaSalle Police Officer?
Q: How do I become a civilian employee?
Q: How do I participate in the Co-op student program?
Q: Can I do a ride-a-long?
How do I become a LaSalle Police Officer?
Any new positions for Police Constable will be advertised in our local newspapers ie: the LaSalle Silhouette or the LaSalle Post. The basic criteria for hiring are set out in the Police Services Act section 43(1).
43(1) No person shall be appointed as a police officer unless he or she,
(a) is a Canadian Citizen or a permanent resident of Canada is at least eighteen years of age, is physically and mentally able to perform the duties of the position having regard to his or her own safety and the safety of members of the public; is of good moral character and habits; and has successfully completed at least four years of secondary school education or its equivalent. (2) A candidate for appointment as a police officer shall provide any relevant information or material that is lawfully requested in connection with his or her application.
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How do I become a civilian employee?
All civilian positions will be advertised in the local newspapers ie: the LaSalle Silhouette or the LaSalle Post. The basic hiring criteria will be outlined as needed.
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Co-op Student Program:
The LaSalle Police Service provides a Co-Operative Police Program through the Cooperative Education Program in partnership with the Windsor Essex County Public and Separate School Boards. Our Cooperative Education high-school student interns assist the Support Staff members with any duty that is reasonable ie: retrieving and distributing incoming fax transmission, photo copying, retrieving and distributing police clearances and minor data entry and filing. The student(s) attend classes for half the day and work in the police station for the other half.
The program will usually run from September to April. Students are selected by their respective schools. Students are required to complete a resume and attend the LaSalle Police Service for an interview.
If you are interested in this program contact your high school student counsel office for more information.
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Can I do a Ride-a-Long?
Part I - Introduction
"Ride-Along" means to be an official passenger in a patrol vehicle, accompanying a police officer during part of a normal tour of duty. The primary purpose of a police ride-along is to provide an opportunity for the community to see first hand the day-to-day workings of law enforcement in LaSalle, the ride along guest receives important insight into what it means to be a police officer. People interested in a career in law enforcement have found it particularly useful. The ride-along program fosters a better understanding of the challenges, hazards, and rewards of the police officers role in the community. The LaSalle Police Service welcomes citizens who would like to join their ride-along program.
Other Ride-Along Goals:
To provide an opportunity for citizens to get to know their police officers to provide citizens interested in a career in law enforcement an opportunity to examine the police profession to educate the community about the responsibilities of police officers, what to expect and why if they ever have a need to call for police assistance to provide an opportunity for police officers to get to know their community
Part II - General Procedures
Ride-along request must be submitted at least 48 hours before the desired ride-along date. No one shall ride until approval has been granted and a properly completed waiver and related ride-along documents have been signed. The Staff Sergeant will notify platoon supervisor that a ride-along guest has been approved. No observer will accompany the officer while booked out at a call for service, or transporting or booking a prisoner(s). At no time shall an officer, while accompanied by an observer, engage in a suspect apprehension pursuit, respond to a violent crime in progress, or perform a high risk vehicle stop, unless they deposit the observer at a safe location. A record check shall be conducted of the potential ride-along observer by the communication center utilizing application forwarded to them re:the Observer. Ride-along participants are only permitted to ride between 08:00am. and 12:00am. seven days a week.
Part III - Signing Up for a Ride-Along
The observer must complete and sign an application form an application form, Program Restrictions form, and the Release, Waiver and Indemnity Form and return it to the LaSalle Police Service. As an applicant for LaSalle's ride-along program, the participant must authorize the police service to conduct a background investigation to determine his/her qualifications. All information is confidential as required under the Freedom of Information. Part IV - Requirements for Consideration for LaSalle Police Service Ride-along Program a) Citizen 16 years of age and older may ride; b) The applicant must not have participated in a ride-along for the past 90 days. The ride along may be scheduled between 7:00am and 12:00am. and must not exceed 5 hours in duration Police Service employees and civilian support staff are eligible with the approval of the Staff Sergeant. Area educational institutions conducting intern educational programs are eligible as part of course work. Members of an officers family or acquaintances are eligible.
Part V - Ride-along participant must agree to abide by the following rules of conduct
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Observers shall, at all times, remain under the complete control of the assigned officer and comply with all directions;
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Observers shall not interfere with the investigations in any way by conversing with victims, suspects, or witnesses unless directed by the assigned officer;
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The observer must be of good character, not likely to endanger the safety of the public or the officer;
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Minors under 18 years of age must have a waiver form signed by parent or guardian;
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The participants attire must be neat, clean and conservative;
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The observer shall not wear any type of clothing or jacket or baseball cap with a logo that might suggest the he or she was a police officer;
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No alcoholic beverages on breath or consumption of same while participants in the ride-along program;
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All cameras and recording devices are prohibited;
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The observer shall be in good health;
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No persons with severe colds or illnesses will be permitted to ride along;
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Observers must remain in the patrol car at all times unless told to do by the host officer;
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Observer wear a seat belt when the vehicle is in motion;
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Observers must not become physically or verbally involved in any incident;
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Bring a meal or money to purchase a meal;
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In the event of a serious situation, the officer will ask the observer to wait in a secure and safe place;
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Any information overheard regarding a criminal investigation is confidential in nature and the observer shall not discuss that information with anyone.
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