This was followed up by a presentation to the BC Association of Chiefs of Police, lectures to the CSC Staff College and the RCMP Fairmont Training Academy. As soon as funding is allocated the printing will be completed. The Executive is planning a wide distribution to all front-line personnel. In the Vancouver Zone parole and police continue to improve their communication. There is a notable increase in offenders who are shown on crime stoppers turning themselves in.
Parole officers attend the weekly Vancouver police robbery squad meetings.
Criminal profile information for offenders with robbery as an index offence or associated offence are forwarded on an ongoing basis to the robbery squad. The North Vancouver RCMP have voiced an interest in establishing a similar process. In the Northern Interior NJC sponsored a recent workshop which was well attended by both police and parole personnel. Discussion centered on issues related to release, re-integration and the need for community participation in managing offenders. Zone activities are planned in the new year for the Yukon.