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Volume 2010/4 Visitez-nous sur le web: Visit our website: www.ipa.ca Official address of the I.P.A. Canadian Section: Adresse officielle d’IPA Canada: Secretary General: Secrétaire Général: Marvin Southcott 10 Goodwood Road Brampton, ON L6S 1C5 Ph: (905) 458-9373 [email protected] National Editor: Éditeur National: Barry Bos P.O. Box 2203 Lethbridge, AB T1J 4K7 Ph: (403) 328-8536 International Police Association Canadian Section Canadienne Ambassador Bridge Windsor ON, Dundurn Castle Hamilton ON, Dans ce numéro: Inside this issue: IPA Canada National Executive Info 2 Message from the President 3 IPA News 4 Sgt. Mike Hunter reports …. 5,6,7 L'histoire des “sacs manquants bleu” en Belgique 8 The story of the missing blue bags in Belgium 9 Fingerprinted in the Tundra 9, 10 IPA CANADA 50th Anniversary Tour 11 Brian Cox reports from Chongqing, China 12 National Memorial Services 13 George Frid visiting the IPA Sri Lanka Friendship Week 14, 15 Nouvelles de la région 15 15,16 IPA Photographie Compétition 2011 17 News from Region 15 IPA Travel info 18, 19

International Police Association - The Pointsman NAT. Newsletter Fall Edition 2010.pdf · [email protected] REGION SIXTEEN President: Frank YAKIMCHUK 1209 Terence Bay Road

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Page 1: International Police Association - The Pointsman NAT. Newsletter Fall Edition 2010.pdf · farrow68@sympatico.ca REGION SIXTEEN President: Frank YAKIMCHUK 1209 Terence Bay Road

Volume 20104 Visitez-nous sur le web

Visit our website wwwipaca

Official address of the

IPA Canadian Section

Adresse officielle drsquoIPA Canada

Secretary General

Secreacutetaire Geacuteneacuteral

Marvin Southcott

10 Goodwood Road

Brampton ON L6S 1C5

Ph (905) 458-9373

infoipaca

National Editor

Eacutediteur National

Barry Bos

PO Box 2203

Lethbridge AB T1J 4K7

Ph (403) 328-8536

International Police Association Canadian Section Canadienne

Ambassador Bridge

Windsor ON

Dundurn Castle

Hamilton ON

Dans ce numeacutero

Inside this issue

IPA Canada

National Executive Info 2

Message from the President 3

IPA News 4

Sgt Mike Hunter reports hellip 567

Lhistoire des ldquosacs manquants bleurdquo en Belgique 8

The story of the missing blue

bags in Belgium 9

Fingerprinted in the Tundra 9 10

IPA CANADA

50th Anniversary Tour 11

Brian Cox reports from

Chongqing China 12

National Memorial Services 13

George Frid visiting the IPA

Sri Lanka Friendship Week 14 15

Nouvelles de la reacutegion 15 1516

IPA Photographie Compeacutetition

2011 17

News from Region 15

IPA Travel info 18 19

P A G E 2

Secretary General

Marv SOUTHCOTT

10 Goodwood Road

Brampton ON L6S 1C5

Ph (905) 458-9373

infoipaca

Vice Pres-Central

Ernie DERRY

15 Vicora Linkway 501

Toronto ON M3C 1A7

Ph (416) 425-2235

vpcentralipaca

REGION TWO

President Marv SOUTHCOTT

10 Goodwood Road

Brampton ON L6S 1C5

Ph (905) 458-9373

marvsmari-techcom

REGION EIGHT

President Robert ROBERGE

2750 St Narcisse 216

Quebec City QC G1E 6P9

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REGION THIRTEEN

President Len WATKINS

co 3226 Metchosin Road

Victoria BC V9C 2A5

Ph (250) 370-2830

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National Webmaster

Marcel St ONGE

39 Temple Blvd West

Lethbridge AB T1K 4T2

Ph (403) 381-7815

webmasteripaca Travel

Nat Webmaster Assistant

Frank GOUGEON

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London ON N5X 4G2

Ph (519) 439-4333

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President

Larry SHEPPARD

179 Great Oak Trail

Binbrook ON L0R 1C0

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Vice Pres -West Editor

Barry BOS

832-9 Street S

Lethbridge AB T1J 2L9

Ph (403) 328-8536

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REGION ONE

President Allan WELKE

co 535 Eastbridge Blvd

Waterloo ON N2K 3Z7

Ph(519) 833-0371

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REGION SEVEN

President Gilles THEBERGE

co PO Box 399 Succ M

Montreal QC H1V 3M5

Ph (514) 768-0689

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REGION ELEVEN

President Ken FARROW

25 Waterfoam Street

Amherstburg ON N9V 4E2

Ph (519) 736-2537

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REGION SIXTEEN

President Frank YAKIMCHUK

1209 Terence Bay Road

Terence Bay NS B3T 1X5

Ph (902) 852-3605

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Nat Travel Secretary

Harry SUMMERTON

1209-20 Mississauga Valley Blvd

Mississauga ON L5A 3S1

Ph (905) 279-1085

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Nat TreasurerSupplies

Tim CORRIN

99 Tragina Avenue S

Hamilton ON L8K 2Z4

Ph (905) 548-9523

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Vice Pres-East Int Com Rep

Denis NADEAU

1 Rue Daubigny

Candiac QC J5R 6G6

Ph (450) 619-7889

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REGION THREE

President Graham LENTON

co 428-6 Avenue SE

Calgary AB T2G 0G7

Ph (403) 280-5822

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REGION NINE

President Peter GROENLAND

PO Box 39566 RPO White Rock

White Rock BC V4B 5L6

Ph (604) 542-1268

ipar9presgmailcom

REGION FOURTEEN

President Barry BOS

PO Box 2203

Lethbridge AB T1J 4K7

Ph (403) 328-8536

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Nat Historian

Linda BIRTWISTLE

356 Caithness Street E

Caledonia ON N3W 1C9

Ph (905) 765-7226

lbirtmountaincablenet

IPA Canada Founder

Rev Charles WRIGHT

80 Centre Street unit 27

London ON N6J 1T5

Ph (519) 432-8128

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REGION FIVE

President Gerry VERCAMMEN

IPA Edmonton Police Service

9620-103A Ave

Edmonton AB T5H 0H7

Ph (780) 499-4958

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REGION TEN

President Larry SHEPPARD

179 Great Oak Trail

Binbrook ON L0R 1C0

Ph (289) 286-0141

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REGION FIFTEEN

President Denis NADEAU

co 1523 Rue des Lilas

Sainte-Julie QC J3E 1J3

Ph (450) 619-7889

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Nat Recruiting Project

Coordinator Greg DURST

232 Chantenay Drive

Mississauga ON L5A 1E4

Ph (905) 896-0629

recruitingipaca

IPA

Canada

National

Executive

Officers

Current National and Regional Information is maintained on the IPA Canada Homepage wwwipaca

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Officiers du

Bureau

National de

Direction

Linformation nationale et reacutegionale se retrouve sur la page daccueil dIPA Canada wwwipaca

Nat Travel Secretary

Assistant

Guy BABIN

Ph (450) 928-2053

guybabinsympaticoca

V O L 2 0 1 0 4 P A G E 3

At the time of this message I have just returned home from a five

week vacation It is now the end of September and the weather in

Ontario is cool and very comfortable Judy and I arrived home on

Sept 14 The first two weeks were spent with close IPA friends in

Kirkcaldy Scotland and in Cardiff Wales As always IPA friends

make you feel at home no matter where you are We then spent

two weeks on a Mediterranean cruise before heading to Paris France

for the IPA International Executive meetings It was my first time as

the delegate from Canada I must say that everyone was very cordial

and I enjoyed the experience I would at this time like to thank Peter

Seiersen (IPA Canada member from R-9) for being an observer at the

meetings at his own expense His company was greatly appreciated

Also Gus Nielsen of R-9 was at several of the formal functions Gus

is a retired RCMP officer and was there visiting some French friends

His presence in the red surge sure made me proud to be a Canadian

I did not have a police uniform to wear and his presence in uniform

at the opening ceremonies and again on Sept 11 (when we marched

up the Champs Elysees to the tomb of the unknown soldier at the

Arc de Triomphe) was greatly appreciated During the Sept 11

march it was quite a breath taking site to see uniformed police offi-cers from 57 Countries carrying their countries flags Also to be a

part of the procession was a very proud moment for all of us and a

thrill of a lifetime Once we were lined up at the Arc wreathes were

place at the eternal flame by International President Michael Od-

ysseos and by the US Sectionrsquos President Bob Killen

The actual meetings lasted 2 frac12 days with a wide range of discussions

Everything discussed was in a spirit of friendship and very well organ-

ized I will now mention a few of points that came out of these meet-

ings

The IPA membership count as of December 31 2009 is 385253

members

The International Youth Gathering in 2010 was held in Hungary and

was a success

The IYG in 2011 will be in Ireland from July 24 to August 7 2011

It was agreed to decrease the size of our old blue linen IPA passport

to the same size as the new plastic membership card used by several

Sections This will take place when the present stock of old blue

linen passports is used up (Presently there are 60000 in stock and it

is expected to take two years to deplete it)

The 2011 IEC meetings will be held in Romania from Sept 20 to 25

2011

The 2012 World Congress will be held in Israel from Sept 4 to 9

2012 with a Friendship week to follow from Sept 9 to 15 2012

The Republic of Muldova was officially made a Section within the

family of IPA

A letter of sincere thanks was received by all Sections from Section

Italy This was in response to the financial assistance they received

during the earthquake that struck Abruzzo last year

Also received were numerous flyers on upcoming Friendship weeks

I am sure that most of these will be found in this publication and

others to come

In closing I would like to say that I have taken over 1200 photorsquos of

this vacation and I am sure that some will appear in this issue So it

is time to try and sort them out I hope you all have had a good

summer and that your Fall will be enjoyable and safe

Servo Per Amikeco

Larry Sheppard President

IPA Canada

Message from the President

ldquoAs always

IPA Friends

make you feel

home helliphelliphellip

no matter

where you

arehelliprdquo

Larry Sheppard with his Russian friend Igor

Opening Ceremonies with Gus Nielsen centre

The Eternal Flame under the Arc de Triomphe

The March in Uniforms

Larry Sheppard

Pres IPA Canada

wwwPoliceHotelscom

Law Enforcement Discount on Hotels We have four family owned hotels in British Columbia Canada Penticton - Lakeside Re-

sort amp Casino Kelowna - Ramada Hotel Vernon - Best Western Lodge and Vancouver - Best Western Sands by the Sea The 911

rate is valid for serving and retired law enforcement officers as well as non-sworn staff Its our absolute lowest rate even lower than

government Please phone toll free 18006639400 for a quote or to book a room

Sgt Steve Gibson (Ret VPD) Sands Hotel - Vancouver BC

P A G E 4

IPA Region 5

Recruit Award

Presentations

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Thinking about spending some time in Arizona 12 price for IPA members

For Rent Newer 3 bedroom mainfloor condo Pool Hot tub Exercise room

WiFi Garage Patio and BBQ in Mesa Arizona

October to December 2010 Only $40000 week CAD

Cleaning fee $7500 US Security Dep $ 50000 CAD

January 3 - 15 2011helliphellip$90000 contact Gerry VERCAMMEN pres Region 5

wwwrentmyarizonacondocom wwwcoyotelandingcom gerryipatelusnet Ph 1-780-499 4958

Eaun FORBES his wife Sheena and their travelling friend Mar-

garet all from AberdeenScotland Region1 UK Section visited

Vancouver Island for 5 days during their visit to Western Can-

ada and were shown the sights around the Island as well as

meeting IPA members from the Region for a social evening

prior to their departure back to Vancouver and a visit to the

Okanogan Valley and trip on the Rocky Mountaineer Train to

Banff

IPA Region 13 (Vancouver Island)

Eaun Forbes IPA member from Aberdeen Scotland

visiting Len Watkins (Pres Reg 13)

On August 4 Phil Bailey and Gerry Vercammen

presented the IPA Recruit Award to Recruit Constable

Brian Griffith of Edmonton Police Service Recruit Train-

ing Class 118

A new International Police Museum opened itrsquos doors

in Pentildearanda de Duero (Spain)

The new museum exhibits more than 5000 police items 80 police uniforms on man-

nequins horses police badges caps and helmets and Police motorbikes from 230

countries of the world are here on display

When traveling through Europe plan a visit to this Spanish Police Museumhellip

You can watch some photos and find more information of this police museum on the

website

httpwwwmuseouniformespolicialescom

Emblem of the Cuerpo Nacional

de Policia (CNP) of Spain

P A G E 4

On October 25 2010 Region 5 president Gerry Vercam-

men and vice president (Inspector) Phil Bailey presented

the IPA recruit Award to Recruit Training Class 119 re-

cipient John Lawrence

P A G E 5

Sgt Mike HUNTER reporting helliphellip

ldquoMy trip to

Germany

was to sum

up in one

word

awesome ldquo

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

As mentioned earlier this year (Issue 20101) I introduced you to

Sgt Mike Hunter employed with the North Bay Police Service

(Ontario)

He is in charge of the Emergency Response Team Tactical Unit

and a member of the Ceremonial Color party

Mike is a member of IPA Region 2 and was awarded the Arthur

Troop Scholarship for 2010

He attended a policing course at IBZ Gimborn Castle in Germany

helliphellipbut let Mike talk about his experience

To start this off I would have to tell how I learned about the

Arthur Troop Scholarship Throughout my policing career I

have done and experienced many things I am very comfort-

able and competent with my duties and current position of

police sergeant I asked myself what challenges lay ahead for

me what new opportunities and experiences can I strive to

achieve It was in this thought that I decided International

policing was the way to go After a few clicks of the com-

puter mouse I found the International Police Association and

I was off to the races

With the encouragement of my Inspector of Operations and

support of Chief of Police and Police Services Board I sub-

mitted my application After a short wait I received a phone

call from Boyd Brown congratulating me on being a success-

ful candidate for the Arthur Troop Scholarship To say the

least I was stunned I had very little expectation of being

successful

My trip to Germany was to sum up in one word awesome

I have not travelled a lot in my life and career and this was

the opportunity of a life time This was such an amazing

experience both educationally and personally I am still di-

gesting everything First I have to thank a few people as

without their assistance my experience would not have been

as successful

The IPA for their assistance in processing and granting the

Arthur Troop Scholarship

Boyd Brown for the countless phone calls and connections

to get me to Germany

Johannes Holl shift supervisor for Koln police service and

IPA member who opened his home and gave me his time for

tours ride a longs and the best personal experience of Ger-

many anyone could ever ask for Johannes Holl and his fam-

ily made me feel like one of the family

Oliver Nolte Inspector with Koblenz police service who

provided me the hospitality and opportunity for ride-a-

longs tours and active participation in the police service

After a short 19 hour flight I touched down in KolnBonn

airport I connected with Johannes Holl and attended his

home and met his wonderful family The next day I went to

his station where I had a tour and met his platoon I was

then partnered with two officers and out on the road I

went The officerrsquos both spoke much better English than I

did German so we were able to communicate just fine

We went to several calls and I was able to see the officers

interaction with the public It was easy to see that people here

in Koln had a good rapport with and respect for the police

They were both professional and friendly with everyone I was

quick to realize no matter how far apart we are in distance

there is one thing that doesnrsquot change paperwork For every

action there is a reaction and that is paperwork

What I found extremely interesting is the shift schedule sys-

tem They operate what is called a pool system Four pla-

toons operate an early late and night shift The schedules are

posted a month in advance and each officer is responsible for

filling in the shifts heshe wishes to work for the next month

Each shift has a minimum number of officers required and each

officer must complete 41 hours of work per week

The officers are empowered with controlling their own work

schedules The work is performed around their personal life

and not the other way as is here in North America The work-

ers are much happier motivated and productive and have

higher job satisfaction Supervisors are forced to be more

interactive and involved in the work as a whole and not nar-

rowed down to a specific platoon The walls are torn down

between the differing shifts and everyone works as one big

team Best of all it seems to work

In Koblenz I met Oliver Nolte an inspector with the Wire Tap

and Surveillance unit Oliver arranged two full days of activi-

ties I had a tour of the Koblenz station and met several offi-

cers from different sections After which we headed out to

the River police unit I met the officer in charge and was given

a tour Then it was out onto the Rheine river The police

boat was only a few months old and had every possible gadget

imaginable on board It was incredible how well equipped and

trained the officers were We toured around the Rheine and

the Mosel rivers with picturesque statutes shorelines estates

castles and monuments But of course we were on duty so

pulling over boats checking licenses loads environmental and

safety requirements was all part of a dayrsquos work It was almost

like being pirates pulling up alongside these huge cargo boats

two officers would board the boat to do their checks We

then pulled back and waited to be called to pick them up again

Then it was onto the next police check What a beautiful way

to spend your time working I would transfer to it in a minute

IBZ Gimborn Castle Germany

P A G E 6

ldquoMost

definitely the

highlight of the

trip had to be

to the

Sparrows

Helicopter

unit ldquo

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

After the river police we headed right out to the Tactical

Unit This unit had taken over an old military complex

Here are a group of switched on policemen very skilled

equipped and trained I was very impressed with both the

officers and unit Officers hired for the tactical unit will do

the standard 3 year university training 3 years riot police

and then do an additional 3 years tactical training before

being assigned to the unit After completing all the training

the officer will routinely complete some 30 years in the unit

before being afforded the opportunity to move to other

units All officers have mandatory retirement at the age of

63 years The tactical unit averages 2-3 serious calls per

week They are extremely busy to the point where two

weeks prior to my visit they lost an officer during raid on an

outlaw biker house The officer was shot through a door

and died instantly It brings all too clearly the reality that our

job is dangerous and the worst can happen no matter how

well you are trained or equipped You could see the sadness

in the eyes of the officers as they told the details of the op-

eration

Once the day was done it was time for a castle tour Castle

Estle high up on the bluff overlooking the Rhein It was gor-

geous with a view that would stop your heart Then a walk

about around Koblenz showed the uniqueness of the streets

people shops pubs and buildings It was absolutely breath-

taking everywhere you looked a monuments statues and

churches Germany has gone to great lengths to preserve

the heritage of their land and done an outstanding job I was

also impressed with the people Everyone I met was friendly

and happy and more than willing to help me in spite of the

language barrier It was explained to me that Koblenz and

Koln are the green lung of Germany due to all the forests

and wilderness in the area which only adds to the beauty

The whole area and attitude is completely different to that in

Canada and something to be experienced Of course the

food and pubs certainly help the attraction to the area

The following day it was back to HQ with a tour of the Use

of Force range and training centre Interestingly enough the

training is very similar to our own in Canada with only subtle

differences In Germany only the tactical units are afforded

the use of a conducted energy weapon which is unfortunate

for the patrol officer However a unique piece of equipment

that patrol does have is the Kevlar blanket

It has recently been modified so is smaller lighter and easier

to handle The officers can use the blanket to assist in Kevlar

coverage if they are required to go into a dangerous situation

involving firearms As is everywhere the complaint is not

enough training time There were 11 trainers for some 2000

officers making this a very busy training section

I had the extreme fortune of a meeting with Chief of Police

Horst Eckhardt We spoke through a third party but I found

him to be very articulate intelligent and down to earth I was

very appreciative for the hour of time we spent together We

traded policing philosophies ideas and differences and as you

would expect I was very impressed Similarly I met and talked

with the Chief of Detectives I quickly realized the depth of

experience that leads the German polizei coupled with an abun-

dance of humor and generosity

Most definitely the highlight of the trip had to be to the Spar-

rows Helicopter unit After a brief power point presentation in

which I learned that all but 1 of the 16 states in Germany oper-

ate a helicopter unit This was very impressive considering that

Germany can fit three times inside the province of Ontario but

has a population of some 80 million people The unit works

with transportation of officers equipment as well as collects and

records evidence monitors traffic both on land and the rivers

The unit will assist with water drops for fire search and rescue

The helicopters have both Flir night vision capabilities and high

definition daylight cameras The Koblenz unit is one of the

quicker units and will operate one to two missions per day

There is no time for any general patrol they only respond to

missions What an impressive unit and my flight around

Koblenz was unbelievable The view from the air put a whole

new view on Germany from the comfortable seat of a new heli-

copter It doesnrsquot get any better than that

I returned to Troisdorf and the next day was off and running

with Johannes touring Koln Bonn Seigburg Konigswinter Al-

tenburg and Troisdorf If anyone every gets the chance to tour

in Germany with Johanness Holl jump at it I have to say he

would put any history teacher to shame if I can remember a

quarter of everything he told me I will be doing extremely well

We went to the Cathedral an awe inspiring historical building

Johannes Holl explains how it took 600 years to build which

tower was build first where the rocks came from and how they

were brought to the Cathedral

Our Class at IBZ Gimborn Castle

P A G E 7

ldquoI have never

learned so

much about

policing

geography

cultures

customs

language

and UN

policing in

just one

week before

ldquo

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

He can even show you the different styles which are de-

picted in the architecture The interesting details include

how the original sculpture made a replica of his naked wife

and placed it in a position with the gargoyles on the one

side of the Cathedral You would never pick that up in a

million years unless you knew the building inside and out

The normal viewing of the Cathedral would be approxi-

mately 45 minutes but not with Johannes Holl Two and a

half hours later and he has described all the stain glass win-

dows caskets pictures organ and artifacts in the whole

place After two and a half hour hours you feel like you

want to go through again and learn even more Pictures

well letrsquos just say I think I was up to about 250 pictures at

this point and had to recharge the batteries each night I

was walking on a stone path that was 2000 years old and

in a house that was older than Canada If you ever get the

chance please go to Germany and hope that Johannes Holl

has some free time to take you around You will not only

be appreciative of his warmth friendliness and generosity

but speechless regarding his knowledge of the area Some

of the fascinating places I saw include

St Michaels abbey Seigburg

Cathedral Koln

Estle Castle Koblenz

Bonn University formerly Bonn Castle Bonn

Beethovenrsquos birthplace Bonn

Dragonrsquos Rock Konigswinter

Drachenburg Castle Konigswinter

Altenburger Castle Altenburger

Bruhl Castle Bruhl

I had an amazing time visiting Koln and all the attractions

In addition my patrols and visit to the Headquarters Dis-

trict jail police training center (PTC) UN missions training

center communications center and command center were

extremely interesting

Well just when you think Germany doesnrsquot get any better

you arrive at Gimborn Castle Nestled in a secluded valley

approximately a half hour east of Koln you approach a

stunning castle with a small lake and immaculate landscape

The castle has been renovated but still keeps the historic

sense of the building The rooms you stay in are inside

the tower portion of the castle and each room has a

theme for a region of Germany

The whole training centre is gorgeous and picturesque

The course starts with brief history of the centre and infor-

mation on the specific course We then move to introduc-

tions of everyone It is then that I learn of the huge dynam-

ics in the course with officers from Cyprus SirLanka Hong

Kong The Netherlands Austria United Kingdom and all

over Germany In a most relaxing and comfortable ap-

proach the coordinator Antonius Rutting leads us into the

seminar with a variety of interesting and knowledgeable lec-

turers The topic of UN policing missions is of particular

interest for me as I am destined for a mission to Afghanistan

in January 2011 So I was glued to each lecturer with com-

plete interest The topics covered all aspects of UN mis-

sions from the selection process training mission parame-

ters deployment and return process and debriefing It left us

with a well rounded knowledge of UN police missions Many

officers on the course had been on missions and they freely

provided details of their experiences

I have never learned so much about policing geography

cultures customs language and UN policing in just one

week before It was amazing to see 30 officers bond so

quickly within the class By the second day everyone knew

each otherrsquos name and where they were from The whole

experience was very unique I would encourage more offi-

cers from Canada to get involved in the IPA and attend these

types of courses I will be singing the praises of my experi-

ence for years to come I already have plans to attend IBZ

Gimborn training center again in the future

I will also be doing my part to encourage officers to join the

IPA and part take in these types of opportunities This was

the experience of a life time and will be a great benefit to me

in my personal and professional life I have made friends and

colleagues for life some of which will be visiting in the near

future which I look forward to

A personal thanks to the IPA Boyd Brown Johannes Holl

and the Arthur Troop Scholarship for making this dream a

reality In closing I would like to say to any officer who may

read this what are you waiting for join the IPA and see the

world You wonrsquot regret it

Cheers

Servo per Amikeco

Mike Hunter

NBPS

During this period the road now known as Yesler Way was nicknamed Skid Road after the timber skidding down the hill to Henry

Yeslers sawmill This is considered a possible origin for the term which later entered the wider American vocabulary as Skid Row Like

much of the American West Seattle saw numerous conflicts between labor and management as well as ethnic tensions that culminated in

the anti-Chinese riots of 1885ndash1886[ This violence was caused by unemployed whites who determined to drive the Chinese from Seattle

(anti-Chinese riots also occurred in Tacoma) Martial law was declared and federal troops were brought in to put down the disorder

Nevertheless the economic success in the Seattle area was so great that when the Great Seattle fire of 1889 destroyed the central busi-

ness district a far grander city center rapidly emerged in its place Finance company Washington Mutual for example was founded in the

immediate wake of the fire However the Panic of 1893 hit Seattle hard

This boom was followed by the construction of a park system designed by the Olmsted brothers landscape architecture firm

The second and most dramatic boom and bust resulted from the Klondike Gold Rush which ended the depression that had begun with

the Panic of 1893 in a short time Seattle became a major transportation center On July 14 1897 the SS Portland docked with its famed

ton of gold and Seattle became the main transport and supply point for the miners in Alaska and the Yukon Those working men only

found lasting wealth in a few cases however it was Seattles business of clothing the miners and feeding them salmon that panned out in

the long run Along with Seattle other cities like Everett Tacoma Port Townsend Bremerton and Olympia all within Puget Sound be-

came competitors for exchange rather than mother-lodes for extraction of precious metals The boom lasted well into the early part of

the 20th century and funded many new Seattle companies and products In 1907 19-year-old James E Casey borrowed $100 from a

friend and founded the American Messenger Company (later UPS) Other Seattle companies founded during this period include Nord-

strom and Eddie Bauer[ The Gold Rush era culminated in the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition of 1909 which is largely responsible for

the layout of todays University of Washington campus

P A G E 8 V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Lhistoire des ldquosacs manquants bleurdquo en Belgique

Le voyage en Europe en 2010 drsquoun adheacuterent Canadien Peter Stewart

Peter et sa famille ont voyageacute sur Paris apregraves avoir passeacute une semaine agrave Bruges en Belgique Le train qui devait les

transporter srsquoest retrouveacute en panne et ils ont ducirc en prendre un autre pour rentrer agrave Paris Dans la confusion agrave savoir

ce qui ce passait et dans la hacircte de ne pas rater le prochain train sur une plateforme diffeacuterente ils ont laisseacute derriegravere

deux sacs en plastique bleu qui contenait les articles souvenir de leur fils

Les Stewart eacutetaient presque rendus agrave Bruxelles lorsqursquoils reacutealisegraverent leur oubli Peter parla avec le conducteur qui

teacuteleacutephona agrave Bruges On lrsquoinforma que les sacs avaient eacuteteacute localiseacutes et placeacutes au agrave la consigne des objets perdus Il teacuteleacute-

phone donc agrave Marc-Margy (Durant) preacutesident de lrsquoIPA Belgique expliquant lrsquoincident Marc-Margy lui dit qursquoil srsquoen oc-

cupait

Le preacutesident de lrsquoIPA Belgique teacuteleacutephona agrave un autre membre Bjorn de Deckere qui se rendit agrave la station de Bruges

reacutecupeacutera les sacs et demanda au conducteur du train suivant se rendant agrave Bruxelles de les prendre avec lui et que

Marc-Margy attendait

En route vers Bruxelles Peter reccedilut lrsquoappel du preacutesident de lrsquoIPA Belgique qui confirmait avoir les sacs Agrave sa grande

surprise le samedi Marc-Margy pris le train a fin de les lui remettre en personne

Peter et lui se rencontregraverent agrave la Gare du Nord agrave Paris Et comme le train du retour en Belgique ne devait repartir que deux heures plus tard ils prirent le chemin de lrsquoappartement des Stewart ougrave Marc-Margy fit la connaissance de

lrsquoeacutepouse de Peter et de ses deux fils Apregraves cette courte visite il prit le meacutetro en direction de la gare puis le train et

retourna chez lui

En plus drsquoavoir rendus les garccedilons heureux drsquoavoir reacutecupeacutereacute leurs souvenirs lrsquohistoire de cette aventure est devenue

un sujet de conversation de choix Lorsque nous racontons que les colis eacutetaient resteacutes sur le quai agrave Bruges les gens

eacutetaient peineacutes pour les enfants Mais crsquoest la faccedilon dont les articles ont eacuteteacute reacutecupeacutereacutes qui surprend le plus Tregraves peu de

personnes ont accegraves agrave une organisation comme lrsquoIPA Elle ne serait pas aussi extraordinaire sans ses membres et les

efforts qursquoils deacuteploient Tout ce que je souhaite est de pouvoir rendre la pareille agrave un membre IPA dans le futur

Je precircche probablement dans le deacutesert mais cet incident deacutemontre bien le genre drsquoorganisation et de ressource qursquoest

lrsquoIPA Peter est un nouvel adheacuterent et cet incident est un exemple eacuteloquent qui devrait faire en sorte que les membres

actuels encouragent leurs collegravegues policiers agrave joindre lrsquoIPA De telles aventures comme celle-lagrave se produisent de

temps agrave autres particuliegraverement lors de deacuteplacements agrave lrsquoeacutetranger et lorsqursquoon nrsquoest pas familier avec la langue et les

coutumes Crsquoest rassurant de savoir que lrsquoon peut appeler laquoun fregravereraquo lorsque neacutecessaire

Je sais qursquoil existe plusieurs organisations qui offrent du soutien professionnel agrave leurs membres mais je ne peux en

identifier une comme lrsquoIPA qui en regroupe unis grand nombre et qui possegravede autant de ressources que les policiers

actifs ou retraiteacutes Si un policier ne sait pas quoi faire dans certaines situations critiques je me demande qui le saura

Peter remercie tregraves sincegraverement Marc-Margy Durant Bjorn de Deckere et bien sucircr lrsquoIPA

Peter remercie

tregraves

sincegraverement

Marc-Margy

Durant Bjorn

de Deckere et

bien sucircr lrsquoIPA

During this period the road now known as Yesler Way was nicknamed Skid Road after the timber skidding down the hill to Henry

Yeslers sawmill This is considered a possible origin for the term which later entered the wider American vocabulary as Skid Row Like

much of the American West Seattle saw numerous conflicts between labor and management as well as ethnic tensions that culminated

in the anti-Chinese riots of 1885ndash1886[ This violence was caused by unemployed whites who determined to drive the Chinese from

Seattle (anti-Chinese riots also occurred in Tacoma) Martial law was declared and federal troops were brought in to put down the dis-

order Nevertheless the economic success in the Seattle area was so great that when the Great Seattle fire of 1889 destroyed the cen-

tral business district a far grander city center rapidly emerged in its place Finance company Washington Mutual for example was

founded in the immediate wake of the fire However the Panic of 1893 hit Seattle hard

This boom was followed by the construction of a park system designed by the Olmsted brothers landscape architecture firm

The second and most dramatic boom and bust resulted from the Klondike Gold Rush which ended the depression that had begun with

the Panic of 1893 in a short time Seattle became a major transportation center On July 14 1897 the SS Portland docked with its famed

ton of gold and Seattle became the main transport and supply point for the miners in Alaska and the Yukon Those working men only

found lasting wealth in a few cases however it was Seattles business of clothing the miners and feeding them salmon that panned out in

the long run Along with Seattle other cities like Everett Tacoma Port Townsend Bremerton and Olympia all within Puget Sound be-

came competitors for exchange rather than mother-lodes for extraction of precious metals The boom lasted well into the early part of

the 20th century and funded many new Seattle companies and products In 1907 19-year-old James E Casey borrowed $100 from a

friend and founded the American Messenger Company (later UPS) Other Seattle companies founded during this period include Nord-

strom and Eddie Bauer[ The Gold Rush era culminated in the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition of 1909 which is largely responsible for

the layout of todays University of Washington campus

P A G E 9

Peterrsquos most

profound

appreciation

goes out to

Marc-Margy

Durant and

Bjorn de

Deckere and

of course the

IPA

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Peter Stewart - Canadian Member Travelling in Europe - 2010

Peter and his family were travelling to Paris after spending a week in Bruges Belgium The train that they were scheduled to

take broke down so they had to switch to another train going to Paris In their confusion figuring out what was going on

and in a hurry to catch the new train on a different platform they inadvertently left two blue plastic shopping bags contain-

ing their sonrsquos souvenirs on the platform

The Stewartrsquos were half way to Brussels when they realize what had happened Peter spoke with the conductor who in

turned called Bruges and learned that the bags were found and placed in the stationrsquos Lost and Found Department He tele-

phoned Marc-Margy (Durant) (President of IPA Belgium) and explained what happened and Marc-Margy advised Peter to

leave it with him

The President of IPA Belgium called another IPA member Bjorn de Deckere who drove to the Bruges Station retrieved the bags and requested the conductor on the next train to Brussels to take bags where Marc-Margy would be waiting On their

way from Brussels to Paris Peter received a call from the IPA Belgium President stating that he had the bags To his aston-

ishment and surprise Marc-Margy boarded an afternoon train on Saturday to deliver the two bags in person

Peter met him at the Gare du Nord station in Paris Since the return train to Belgium would not be leaving for a couple of

hours they retired to the Stewartrsquos apartment in the city where Marc-Margy met Peterrsquos wife and their sons After their

brief visit Marc-Margy returned by metro the station and returned home

Besides making the boys happy by getting their souvenirs back but the way we got them back has turned into the best story

that anyone has heard of When he first told them that we had left the parcels on the platform in Bruges they immediately

felt sorry for the boysrsquo misfortune When I tell them how we got them back they were astounded Very few people have

access to such an organization as the IPA The IPA would not be as good an organization if it were not for the efforts that

members like you put into it I can only hope that I can be as accommodating to an IPA member in the future

This is probably like preaching to the choir but this incident demonstrates the kind of organization that the IPA is and what

a fabulous resource it can be Peter is a new member but this situation is a great example of why current members should

encourage fellow police officers to join the IPA Situation like this can and do arise from time to time especially when you

are out of the country and donrsquot know the language and ways of doing things It gives great peace of mind to be able to call

―brother to help out when needed

I know there are lots of organizations that extend professional courtesies to their members but I canrsquot think of many that

have members as resourceful as this one made of current and retired police officers If ―cops canrsquot figure out what to do

in most situations then not too many others will

Peterrsquos most profound appreciation goes out to Marc-Margy Durant and Bjorn de Deckere and of course the IPA

Fingerprinted in the Tundrahellip

by Georg Gruber IPA member from Austria

Wild and adventurous Alaska will always impress visitors from all over the world

even nowadays To visit Alaska is fantastic and unique the dimension of this

state brings the civilisation with all its technical achievements (which you also

encounter in Alaska) into a complete different aspect

Early July 2010 a group of IPA members and spouses started their voyage from

Tyrol from the Innsbruck and Salzburg airport and colleagues from the eastern

part of Austria departing from the Vienna airport to Frankfurt Here we boarded

the next flight via Greenland to Whitehorse Yukon ( a time difference of 9

hours) where we were welcomed in our hotel by IPA representative for the

Yukon Al Fedoriak Al welcomed us to Whitehorse and IPA Canada - Region 5

and we exchanged some gifts

From there we boarded our bus and traveled the Alaska Highway to Haynes Junc-

tion in the Kuane National Park Some of the group took a sightseeing tour with a

bush plane over the glaciers around Mount Logan (the highest mountain in Can-

ada)

Our tour continued over the Glenn Highway enjoying the countless rivers lakes

and glaciers at the impressive Wrangell ndash St Elias National Park and via the

Richardson Highway we turned south in the direction of the Pacific Coast

Al Fedoriak (Region 5) and

Georg Gruber (right) exchange gifts

In Whitehorse (YUKON)

helliphellipwhere we

were

welcomed by

IPA

representative

Al Fedoriak

The story of the missing ldquoBlue Bagsrdquo in Belgium

P A G E 1 0

Here we

were

welcomed

by a

breathtaking

landscape

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Valdez has also the nickname of ―Little Switzerland because of its alpine surroundings However itrsquos generally known as the

spot where the Trans oil Alaska Pipe Line ends and where the big oil tankers are loaded From here we continued out trip

to Prince William Sound

We passed the calving glaciers of which the Columbia Icefield was one of the most spectacular of all and followed our

route close to the Pacific Coast Alaskarsquos largest city Anchorage gave us a chance to get acquainted and do some sightseeing

in our free time This city lies at the same degree of latitude as Stockholm and St Petersburg Here were many interesting

spots to discover Lake Hood with Lake Spenard the largest airfield for hydroplanes We also visited the Matanuska Valley

as well as the main town of Palmer

Via the George Parks Highway we traveled north towards Denali Nat Park Here we were welcomed by a breathtaking

landscape of a constantly changing panorama glaciers in the distance and beaver dams in the nearby rivers It was without

question the scenic climax of our tour In the early hours we started our Denali Wildlife Tour with a shuttle bus driving

into one of North Americarsquos most worth seeing landscapes Again on the George Parks Highway we made a stop in Ne-

nana where we visited the Alaska Railway Museum after which we reached Fairbanks in the afternoon We continued our

travels via the Top of the World Highway and crossed the border between Canada and the USA at the most northern

border crossing Little Cold Creek After the border formalities and the necessary fingerprinting we continued enjoying the

indescribable view Mountains rivers valleys and forest as far the eye could reach In the afternoon we crossed the Yukon

river by ferry and reached Dawson City Here we visited the Bonanza Creek the Jack London Cabin the Midnight Dome

and the Golddiggers Museum A visit to the Diamond Tooth Gertie and the Casino with Can-Can girls was on the evening

program Via the Klondike Highway the tour returned to Whitehorse Our return flight to Frankfurt continuing to Inns-

bruck Salzburg and Vienna was as always perfectly organized All travel participants look already forward to the 2011 Japan

trip

Interested in traveling and visit IPA - members worldwide

Go to wwwipa-iacorghouseshelliphellip

IPA now has over 60 properties word wide where members can stay in reasonable priced accommodations

The IPA Houses are currently available in 21 countries worldwide

The idea behind IPA houses originated in Germany and followed on from the founding of IBZ Castle Gimborn in 1969

Today there are IPA Houses across the globe from Australia to South Africa Israel to the United Kingdom - the con-

cept is still developing with more Houses being opened each year like the new IPA house in Malaga Spain and

Clonard Village in Ireland

Several IPA members have accommodation available in their home or rental at very reasonable cost

When visiting our national website at wwwipaca you find more useful information at

Traveler Advice Articles like tips for IPA members when traveling tips plan ahead home hosting etc

Furthermore you always can contact our National Travel Secretary Harry SUMMERTON at travelipaca

as well as the IPA Canada Assistant National Travel Secretary Guy BABIN at guybabinsympaticoca

More information about IPA Friendship weeks Anniversaries Tours or special events you will find on the last two pages

of this edition

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

P A G E 1 1

Come Join IPA Canada in celebrating itrsquos 50th Anniversary

June 4mdashJune 13 2011

IPA Canada is proud to offer you the opportunity to visit all that Ontario has to offer

We are inviting you to a 10-day tour which includes visits to London (home of our founder) experience dinner

overlooking the natural beauty of Niagara Falls and see the sites of Toronto (the capital city of Ontario)

All these sights and more along with the warm hospitality of Canada awaits you

The tour begins on Saturday June 4 2011 following the IPA Canada AGM in London ON and concludes on

Tuesday June 14 2011 in Toronto ON

The cost for this all inclusive tour is only

$1900 CAD per person based on double occupancy or $2400 CAD per person single occupancy

The tour is only open to the first 54 people who register

We hope to see you there

For further information and registration forms contact

Larry Sheppard

179 Great Oak Trail

Binbrook Ontario L0R 1C0

Ph 1 (289) 286 0141

Email cop300mountaincablenet

Day 1 Saturday June 4

Our guests will be greeted at the airport and transported to the Hilton Hotel in London ON where registration will continue

throughout the day In the evening we attend dinner and closing reception of the IPA Canada Annual General Meeting and

the start of the IPA Canada 50th Anniversary Celebrations It is an opportunity to mix with the IPA Canada delegates and

fellow tour guests

Day 2 Sunday June 5

Morning free early afternoon a tour of the London Police Station Dinner will be a barbeque at the London Police Associa-

tion Evening free

Day 3 Monday June 6

We board a bus for a drive and tour of the Ontario Police College where lunch will be served Drive and shop at St Jacobs

and Elmira (Mennonite Country) Dinner will be served at the Waterloo Police Association Hall

Day 4 Tuesday June 7

We depart at 1000 am aboard a double decker bus for a tour of London Tour of the Labattrsquos Brewery with lunch included

Dinner served at a local establishment

Day 5 Wednesday June 8

We board the bus and head for Niagara Falls En route we stop at Hernder Estates Wineries for lunch and a wine tour

At 200 PM we arrive at the Oakes hotel overlooking Niagara Falls Diner is served at the Skylon Tower overlooking the

Niagara Falls The evening is free to do as you please

Day 6 Thursday June 9

At 930 AM we board a double decker bus for Niagara-onndashthe-Lake for some walking and shopping At noon you will return back to the hotel The rest of the day is free You will be given lunch money and a coupon book (This coupon book includes

free transportation around Niagara Falls and free or discounted entrance to many of the attractions that Niagara Falls has to

offer) At 530 PM we must be back at the hotel to board the bus to go for dinner at Bettyrsquos restaurant

Day 7 Friday June 10

This will be a free day to explore more of Niagara Falls using your coupon book or just relax We have to be back at the hotel

and on the bus at 530 PM to go to the famous ―Oh Canada Eh show We should return to the hotel by 10 PM

Day 8 Saturday June 11

Today we board the bus and head for Toronto At 11 AM we visit the Halton Railway exhibit and have a barbeque lunch We

arrive at the Novotel Hotel in downtown Toronto at approx 230 PM Dinner will be on your own with numerous restau-

rants in the area (You will be given dinner money)

Day 9 Sunday June 12

We leave the hotel to board the bus to Midland and take a boat cruise with lunch included Visit an authentic 17th Century

Jesuit Missionary settlement and martyr shrine Return to Toronto for dinner and evening on your own

Day 10 Monday June 13

See some of the sights of Toronto (CN Tower Hockey Hall of Fame Royal Ontario Museum etc)

Closing Gala Dinner at the hotel

Day 11 Tuesday June 14

Departures we hope you have enjoyed your visit to Canada and will come back very soon We have vouchers available to

you you can use for transport from the hotel to the Toronto International Airport If anyone wishes to extend their stay the

hotel has rooms available (These rooms must be booked at time of registration)

IPA CANADA 50th ANNIVERSARY Tour ITINARARY

P A G E 1 2

More China adventures by Brian N COX V O L 2 0 1 0 4

In Beijing and Shanghai you will see foreigners every-

where but here in Chongqing I would estimate that 95

of the time I leave our condo I never see another for-

eigner (Naturally I have got used to people staring at

me) Although there are many more Americans Brits

and probably Aussies than Canadians here coinciden-

tally the last four of the last five foreigners I ran into

here in Chongqing were Canadians Three were expats

living here and one was visiting his daughter who worked

in China I was sitting on a bench in a shopping area

while Gong Pei bargained in a nearby store when the

man visiting his daughter sat beside me It turned out he

was from Regina and two RCMP members were his best

friends Bill Logan and Tom Light I not only knew both

of them Tom Light was my boss when I was on Winni-

peg Drug Squad Talk about a small world Unfortu-

nately Bill Logan has passed away and Tom Light had a

serious stroke and has been confined to a wheelchair for

the past two years I was very surprised about Tom as

he always seemed to be a fit and healthy individual and never looked overweight when I knew him Apparently

the stroke occurred while he was out hunting with the

visitor from Regina that I was talking to I am only pro-

viding this detail because I know a lot of people reading

China Adventures are ex-RCMP and new both Logan

and Light

Apparently the biggest group of buyers of high-end

houses in London England are mainland Chinese Unlike

the wealthy groups that preceded them the Russians and

Saudis the Chinese are not buying the houses to live in

but as an investment they prefer to remain living in

China According to the New York Times London real

estate companies are desperate to hire Mandarin speak-

ing employees

I saw some beautiful SpringFall jackets on sale here for

$15 about $100 cheaper than they would cost in Can-

ada but unfortunately I am too big and fat to buy

clothes in Chongqing Due to the large number of for-

eigners living in Beijing and Shanghai (about 140000 in

each of these cities I have been told) large size clothes

should be no problem to find Here they are very rare

One of the many things I will miss about China is the

service I didnrsquot realize how poor service was in Canada

until I had something to compare it to A restaurant that

would have five waiterswaitresses in Canada would have

fifteen to twenty here Instead of the four or five em-

ployees on each floor of a Canadian department store

all disguised in street clothes so you donrsquot know they

work there in Chongqing there would be at least one-

hundred employees on every floor all wearing uniforms

If you need something from a nearby store or restaurant

you just phone them and they will deliver it to your door

at no charge God Irsquom going to miss this

The other day when we were downtown there was a

small anti-Japanese rally protesting the seizure of a Chi-

nese fishing boat and the imprisonment of its captain by the Japanese near a group of islands claimed by both

countries

The government in Beijing is on television every day protesting

this action by the Japanese and promising ―dire consequences

if the captain is not released Today there was a big rally in

Jeifangbei with flags waving and choirs singing a song bout re-

leasing the captain Gong Pei says many people are calling for

war upon Japan Anti-Japanese feelings are very strong here in

China as the atrocities committed by the Japanese during

WW2 are still front and centre in their minds Ironically

young Japanese know nothing about this because Japanese war

crimes have been removed from Japanese history books I

realize that the USA is an ally of Japan but I think that China

has no fear of the American military whatsoever I canrsquot be

sure but I suspect both governments will keep things in per-

spective China and Japan are important trading partners now

in fact China is Japanrsquos second biggest trading partner

Chinarsquos transition from an agricultural society to an urban

society is progressing at an astounding pace An article in the

Globe amp Mail recently said that China now has sixty cities with

populations over one million but by 2025 there will be 220 cities with populations exceeding one million Currently

Chinarsquos urban population is 633 million but by 2030 the urban

population will be one billion When this happens who is

going to be growing the food for 13 billion plus people To

be classified as a medium-size city in China the population

must exceed seven million By this standard there would be

very few medium size cities in the US and Canada

Brian Cox

Chongqing China

briancoxvip163com

Brian Cox

Ret Cpl

RCMP

and a member

of Region 14

returned to

Canada

We look for-

ward (if possi-

ble) to hear

more about his

China Adven-

tureshellip

Time to meet Brian and Gong Pei

Liberation Square in Chongqing China

P A G E 1 3

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Thousands of peace and police officers from across Canada participated on Sunday September 26 2010 in Ottawa in the

annual ceremonies remembering those who have died in the line of duty

Thousands of police and peace officers from across Canada gathered on Parliament Hill to honour seven fellow peace offi-

cers slain in the line of duty over the past year

The dayrsquos ceremony began at 9 am in a light drizzle as officers read aloud the names of each of the 771 police and peace

officers who have died on-duty over the years Six to eight officers a year have died in Canada over the last 23 years

The ceremony culminated in a march to Parliament Hill where they were greeted by dignitaries and the general public

In 1998 the federal government proclaimed the last Sunday in September as Police and Peace Officersrsquo National Memorial

Day

The names that will be added to the glass monuments of the Canadian Police Memorial Pavilion located behind Parliament

Hill include

RCMP Constable Chelsey Robinson died June 21 2010

OPP Constable Vu Pham died March 8 2010

Peel Regional Police Constable A James Ochakovsky died March 2 2010

RCMP Chief Superintendent Douglas E Coate died - January 16 2010

RCMP Sergeant Mark Gallagher died Jan 12 2010

Ottawa Police Constable I Eric Czapnik ndash Dec 29 2009

Leacutevis Police Service Constable Meacutelanie Roy died Sept 7 2009

Peace and police officers honoured in annual tribute in Ottawa

On Sunday September 13 2010 four fallen RCMP officers were added to the Cenotaph Honour Roll and Memorial Wall

during the RCMP National Memorial Service held at Depot Division in Regina

The four fallen officers were added to the 222 brave men and women who have served Canada as Royal Canadian Mounted

Police since 1876 Commissioner William JS Elliot said during the event It is my hope that the family and friends of our

fallen comrades will find some solace in the knowledge that their loved ones sacrifices will always be remembered by their

extended RCMP family

We are mindful of the tragic death of Constable Michael Potvin who lost his life while on duty in Mayo Yukon on July 13

2010 Mike and his family remain in our thoughts and prayers Constable Potvinrsquos service and sacrifice will be officially recog-

nized at our 2011 National Memorial Service

Constable Norman Harry Atkins died on July 8 1995 when he was involved in a police car collision near Finnegans Hill New

Brunswick Constable Chelsey Alice Robinson died on June 21 2010 as the result of a two vehicle collision while on patrol in

Stony Plain Alberta Sergeant Mark Charles Gallagher and Chief Superintendent Douglas Edward Coates died as a result of a

massive earthquake in January 2010 while serving on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti

The Memorial Service was attended by those close to the fallen members and Canadian leaders veterans cadets and RCMP

from across Canada The Depot has been the location of the annual Memorial Service since the mid-1930s

RCMP honour fallen members at National Memorial Service

at Depot Division in Regina

P A G E 1 4

Shoulder flash

Sri Lanka Police

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

There were 3500

- 4000 wild

elephants on the

islandhelliphellip

IPA - SRI LANKA

FRIENDSHIP WEEK

15-25 AUGUST 2010 George and Mary Frid long time IPA members with two Mount

Hope friends started our adventure August 5th flying ETIHAD

Airways from Pearson for a fourteen hour flight to Abu Dhabi in

the United Arab Emirates

Arrived at 800 pm the following day driven to the recently opened

five star Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Hotel Spent three days touring a

visit to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque sixth largest in the world

opened during Ramadan in 2007 The Mosque was built at a cost

of 2 billion USD and is still being added to Can accommodate

41000 worshippers at one time contains the worlds largest chan-

delier at 9 tonnes and carpet woven in Iran over two years at a cost

of 2 million USD Mary was obliged to wear a provided freshly

laundered abaya and the men a dishdada (long cotton garment) no

shoes Went on a desert sand dune bashing harrowing ride in jeep

type vehicles ending at a camel farm and oasis for dinner and belly

dancing entertainment

On the 9th driven to Dubai where we stayed at the Fairmont in the centre of the City Took bus tours shopped in the

souks sailed on an Arab dhow and the final of the fourth day had to forego a pass to the worlds tallest building for an

invitation to have drinks in the lounge of Burj Al Arab reputed to be the only seven star hotel in the world Entry is by

pre registration no sight seers The drink menu included a vintage cognac sprinkled with gold dust at $2000 Cdn per

drink so we opted for Beefeater gin amp tonic at $300 Cdn for four drinks

On the 13th flew from Abu Dhabi for a four hour flight to Colombo Sri Lanka where we were met by IPA reps driven

to the Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel registered and received a gift package of two different monogrammed golf shirts can-

vas shoulder bag and boxes of tea for each person Eighty-one registrants from Australia Canada Great Britain Swit-

zerland Germany Luxembourg Hungary Italy Hong Kong Portugal and Slovakia

During the eleven day trip stayed at eight high end hotels served three meals daily several cocktail receptions and after-

noon teas There were two exceptional dinners of note The first was in Colombo at the Senior Police Officers Mess a large villa type complex heavily guarded by police personnel because of the recent Tamil conflict The national police

band was in attendance male dancers in traditional island dress female dancers in beautiful coloured attire all serving

police officers of which there are 80000 on the island of 19 million predominantly Hindus and Buddhists with about 13

Tamils originally brought from India to work the tea plantations

The second held on the 22nd at the Hotel Cinnamon Grand where the honoured guest was the Inspector General of

Police (chief or commissioner) A representative from each country was selected to sit at the head table and were pre-

sented with a jewel type box containing a beautiful anodized brass and chrome finished oblong plaque embossed in col-

ours with the Sri Lanka and police flags crests and suitable inscriptions obviously manufactured at considerable expense

During the cross island tour traveled in two new highway cruiser buses plus two mini buses for luggage and supplies

Escorted the entire trip by a police superintendent and a cruiser vehicle with three police officers Approaching every

town met by police vehicles including motorcycle with two officers on a solo machine The escorts were necessary to

get through towns crammed with trucks busses and motorized rickshaws by the hundreds and protection from mili-

tant Tamils not entirely subdued In the cities and towns near former Tamil enclaves there is a military presence with

sand bagged bunkers at all key points and several check points on roadways

The tour included visit to an elephant sanctuary two game preserves with elephants water buffalo leopards mongoose

etc Hindu and Buddhist temples and a three hour long Hindu parade pageant of drum bands all in traditional dress and

65 adorned elephants There were many other sites too numerous to mention

Of interest there are 3500-4000 wild elephants on the island and on average 100 persons are killed by the beasts annu-

ally And 100 species of snakes of which four are venomous on average 600 persons die annually from snake bite

In summary the Sri Lanka IPA Police and Justice Ministry are to be commended for their effort in providing what was to

us a most outstanding friendship gathering I questioned one host how the IPA could provide so much in the way of

hotels meals numerous gifts etc at such an economical price and was informed it was highly subsidized by banks and

business firms

August 15 2010

Welcome Dinner in the Senior Police Officers

Mess in Colombo Sri Lanka

Dancers and members of the band are all serving

police officers

P A G E 1 5

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

The final day ended after noon lunch and we were destined for a two hour drive to Colombo where we would shop and

lounge around a hotel lobby until a late evening ride to the airport for a 430 am flight The superintendent with our tour

and his wife a retired nurse learning of our plight invited our four to their home for dinner which we accepted met their

family and enjoyed immensely their hospitality Later the superintendent donned his uniform and we were driven to the

airport in a mini bus and he cleared the way through police check points and detailed an inspector at the airport to steer us

through the throngs of people

The Sri Lanka IPA gathering was far beyond our expectations and the standard set will be difficult for others to follow A

most memorable adventure

August 22 2010 - Hotel

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Dinner hosted by

IPA Dr Mahinda Balasuriya

Inspector General for the

80000 member Sri Lanka

Police presenting a beautiful

engraved metal plaque to

Georg Frid representing

IPA Canada

Nouvelles de la reacutegion 15 News from Region 15

LE CLUB ROTARY ET LrsquoIPA

MONTEacuteREacuteGIE FONT DES

HEUREUX Crsquoest agrave la demande du membre ami Robert Bou-

langer Gouverneur du Club Rotary

International district 7790 que bureau de direc-

tion a formuleacute une recommendation agrave lrsquoeffet que

soit remis un don de cet organisme au Service

des incendies de Cowansville pour lrsquoachat drsquoun

deacutefibrillateur cardiaque

Le 20 juin dernier Roger Lecours chef des opeacuterations du

SSIC a reccedilu le chegraveque de 3000 $ des mains de Robert Bou-

langer et de Reba Lovrien preacutesidente du Fellowship

Veacutehicules reacutecreacuteatifs du Club Rotary (Newport Oregon) en

preacutesence de Christian Parent vice-preacutesident et Denis

Bourcier secreacutetaire de lrsquoIPA Monteacutereacutegie

Et le 4 octobre avait lieu une journeacutee portes ouvertes du

Service drsquoincendie de Cowansville ougrave fut preacutesenteacute au grand

public le deacutefibrillateur installeacute dans lrsquouniteacute drsquourgence Plu-sieurs membres du bureau de direction assistegraverent agrave lrsquoeacuteveacutene-

ment

Ce don est ducirc agrave lrsquoinitiative de Denis Bourcier secreacutetaire de

lrsquoIPA Monteacutereacutegie et ex-conseiller municipal et reacutesident de

Cowansville

THE ROTARY CLUB AND IPA RE-

GION 15 GOODWILL PARTNERS

At the request of Robert Boulanger Rotary Club

International Governor District 7790 and Friend

of R15 its executives recommended that an avail-

able donation from the Rotary be granted to the

Cowansville Fire department to equip their emer-

gency unit with a cardiac defibrillator

On June 20 Roger Lecours Chief operating officer

at the SSIC received the $3000 cheque from Robert Bou-

langer and Reba Lovrien President Fellowship Recreation

Vehicles Rotary International (Newport Oregon) whilst

attending the Rotaryrsquos international convention held in

Montreal Vice President Christian Parent and Secretary

Denis Bourcier attended the event

On October 4 the Cowansville Fire Department held an

open house event and introduced the defibrillator to the

general public Many members of IPA Region 15 Executive

bureau were in attendance

This donation was made possible thanks to Denis Bourcier

R15 Secretary and former Cowansville City councillor

IPA

Monteacutereacutegie

P A G E 1 6

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

REGION 15 GOLF TOURNEMENT

On September 13th some 28 golfers were ready for the

outing in spite of a cloudy sky and enjoyed great golfing

at Candiac Golf Club Later on 24 guests joined them

and were treated to a delicious BBQ Raymond Malboeuf succeeded in putting his golf ball closest

to the hole and was awarded the SGB trophy

All attendees went home with a souvenir thanks to generous

sponsors

Congratulations to the organizer of the event Jean-Louis

Cabana

LA JOURNEacuteE DE GOLF Le 13 septembre quelque 28 golfeurs ont braveacute la tempera-

ture incertaine et 24 inviteacutes se sont joints agrave eux pour

deacuteguster un succulent BBQ en soireacutee Ray-

mond Malboeuf srsquoest meacuteriteacute un tropheacutee SGB pour la balle la

plus pregraves du trou

Tous sont partis avec un souvenir offert par de geacuteneacutereux

commanditaires

Bravo agrave lrsquoorganisateur Jean-Louis Cabana

DERNIEgraveRE HEURE - jeudi dernier le souper du preacutesident

Nadeau fut un eacutenorme succegraves 45 personnes se sont bien

amuseacutees et le confeacuterencier ex-GRC Yvon Thibault fut passion-

nant avec son reacutecit du Chacircteau de Bauharnois et la petite histoire

du Queacutebec Un livre agrave se procurer sans faute et un eacuteveacutenement agrave

renouveler

Noubliez pas notre rencontre mensuel 5 7 ce jeudi 28 oc-

tobre chez CARMINE Place Portobello agrave Brossard Possibiliteacute

dobtenir votre timbre 2011 sur place

ASSEMBLEacuteE ANNUELLE le 25 novembre chez Barbies preacutedeacute-

ceacutee dun 5 7 Noubliez pas dapporter votre passeport Pos-

sibiliteacute dacqueacuterir votre timbre 2011 sur place SVP confirmer

votre preacutesence aupregraves du secreacutetaire Denis

Bourcier jdbovideotronca

PARTY DE NOEumlL le vendredi 3 deacutecembre 18h chez Oeuf

Xceptionnel au 130 St-Pierre agrave Saint-Constant (Reacuteservations

requises aupregraves de Christian Parent

parentchristiansympaticoca

VISITE DU PREacuteSIDENT NATIONAL LARRY SHEPPARD Sou-

per en sa compagnie et son eacutepouse le 11 deacutecembre agrave 18h agrave la

Casa Grecque 8245 boul Taschereau Vous ecirctes cordialement

inviteacutes agrave vous joindre agrave nous SVP confirmer votre preacutesence

aupregraves de Denis Nadeau denisnadohotmailcom

The First PRESIDENTS DINNER on Thursday Oct 21 2010

was a huge success with 45 members and friends attending

the event Former RCMP officer and author Yvon Thibault

unravelled the story that led him to writing Le Chacircteau de

Bauharnois a love story between a Frenchman and an English-

woman set in the 1837-38 Rebellion in Quebec A must read

book

HAPPY HOUR October 29 at CARMINE Place Portobello agrave

Brossard Your 2011 stamps will be available

AGM November 25 at Barbies preceded by a Happy Hour

Dont forget your passport Elections will take place and your

2011 stamps will be available Please confirm your attend-

ing with Secretary Denis Bourcier jdbovideotronca

CHRISTMAS PARTY Friday December 3rd at 600 PM at the

popular venue Oeuf Xceptionnel 130 St-Pierre St in St Con-

stant Entertainment and dancing with Bob Roberges music

Region 8 President (Reservation mandatory Please con-

tact Christian Parent parentchristiansympaticoca)

NATIONAL PRESIDENT LARRY SHEPPARDS VISIT Come

and join us for dinner with Larry and wife on December 11th

at 600 PM at Casa Grecque 8245 Taschereau Boulevard in

Brossard Please confirm your attending with Denis Nadeau

denisnadohotmailcom

P A G E 1 7 V O L 2 0 1 0 4

International Police Association

International Photography Competition 2011

Hosted by the Israel Section on behalf of the

International Cultural Commission of the International Police Association

GENERAL CATEGORY FOR AWARDS

Open Category a) Any photographic subject or topic

Subject Category b) Police at work

A prize of CHF400 will be awarded to the overall winner CHF300 will be given to the winner of each Category with sec-

ond and third placing awards

SELECTORS Teaching staff of the Hadassah College of Photography in Jerusalem

CALENDAR Last Date for Entries 02 June 2011

Selection 12 June 2011

Notification Sent by 16 July 2011

First Showing 37th IEC Conference in Romania A total of 50 images will be selected and will be

sent to Romania for mounting and hanging for an International Exhibition The pho-

tographs will be offered to other sections for holding a similar exhibition Each sec-

tion will have a DVD with the best 50 images

R U L E S

1) The competition is open to all members of the International Police Association

2) There will be no limit on the number of images per person

3) Prizes will be awarded as stated and presented at the 37th IEC meeting in Romania

4) Photographs are to be Forwarded on computer disc with a non-compressed file size of at least 2 megapixels that

will allow for a 20x30 cm (8x12 inches) print to be printed from the disc Included will be the name and address of the au-

thor title of the photograph and a brief description of the image

The discs will not be returned to senders

5) Entries are to be posted to

Dr Eran Israel

IPA ISRAEL

Sherit Israel st 37

Tel Aviv 68165

ISRAEL

Notification that the entry has been posted is to be e-mailed to Eran Israel Ieran012netil

6) Copyright

The right to reproduce photographic images for International Police Association purposes is assumed

The selectorsrsquo decision is final and no correspondence will entered into by the International Police Association

Whilst the International Police Association will exercise care in the handling of entries it regrets that it can accept no re-

sponsibility for loss or damage however caused

Submission of entries implies acceptance of these Rules

P A G E 1 8

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

IPA Canada

IYG

Infohellip

From 19 - 22 May Mai 2011

Please visit wwwipalu for all information and registrationBulletin drsquo in-

scription (before December 31 2010 avant 31Decembre 2010

International

IPA Luxembourg 50th Anniversary 50e Anniversaire

IPA LUXEMBOURG

84 Rue Adolphe Fisher

L - 1521 Luxembourg

The 2011 IYG will be hosted by IPA Ireland from July 24 - August 7 2011

16mdash17 years old and children grandchildren of an IPA member can apply

More info on wwwipairelandie and read additional info below regarding

IPA Canada selection process

International Police Association

Canadian Section

September 19 2010

Fellow Members

In 2011 the IPA International Youth Gathering will be held in Ireland A detailed explanation of the process to choose the

representatives from IPA Canada can be found in Appendix ―M of the IPA Canada Constitution It is summarized as fol-

lows

Please fill out the ―Application Form and send a copy of it along with a 500 word essay outlining why the applicant feels at-

tendance at the IYG would be beneficial to himher

(This essay will be written by the applicant) All of these documents are to be submitted along with a covering letter with

proof of the IPA membership of the applicantrsquos parent or grandparent and details of the parentrsquos or grandparentrsquos IPA in-

volvement

These documents will be sent to the Secretary General of IPA Canada

(10 Goodwood Road Brampton ON L6S 1C5) no later than midnight of December 31 2010

If more than two applicants are received then all application forms will be copied and forwarded to the selection committee

which will be comprised of the three National Vice Presidents

Selection criteria will include

(a) Age of the applicant

(b) Content and style of the essay submitted

(c) Length of the IPA service and dedication of the applicants parent or grandparent

(d) Applicants who have applied in the past and not been chosen or those who have not attended an IYG previously

Each successful applicant will receive a $10000 grant from IPA Canada and IPA Canada reserves the right to refuse applica-

tions if the selection committee feels the applicant is not a suitable candidate to represent Canada

If you have any further questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me

In Friendship

Marv Southcott

Secretary General

IPA Canada

IPA Ireland

13 Iona Drive

Glasnevin Dublin 9

Ireland

IPA Ireland hosting the 2011 Intern Youth Gathering

IPA Canada Travel Information

P A G E 1 9

Friendship weeks and Anniversaries

IPA Austria Region Carinthia Nassfeld Skiweek 2011 January 29 - Febr 5

httpwwwipaatphp-localcmszeigphp

titel=ipaehtm

IPA USA Texas 3rd Texas Friendship Cruise February 27 - March 6 2011

httpwwwipatexascomregistratonhtm

IPA New Zealand Friendship Week April 5 - 14 2011 httpwwwipaorgnzeventsindexhtm

IPA Slovenia celebrates itrsquos 20th Anniversary 21 - 24 April 2011

IPA Luxembourg celebrates itrsquos 50th Anniversary May 19 - 22 2011 httpwwwipaluv2

IPA Canada AGM 2011 London ON June 2 - 4 2011

IPA Canada 50th Anniversary and Friendship Week Tour Ontario June 4mdash13 2011

email secretaryipaca more info in this issue

IPA Scotland Ayrshire Branch 25th Anniversary and Friendship Week August 6 - 13 2011

Contact Jim NISBET jimaripaskycom http

wwwipascotlandnet

IPA USA Region 12 Friendship Cruise Oct 1mdash8 2011 region12ipa-usaorg

IPA USA NEC NDC meeting in Region 25 Metro Phoenix Arizona October 15 - 18 2011

httpwwwipa-usaorgeventshtml

Updated and complete information regarding the following events will be obtained via

National Travel Secretary Harry SUMMERTON (travelipaca or harlorsympaticoca) and

National Travel Secretary Assistant Guy BABIN (guybabinsympaticoca)

or by contacting your regional Travel Officer

ldquoThe world is a

book and those

who do not

travel only read

one pagerdquo

International Executive Meetings and Friendship weeks

September 20 - 25 2011 IEC Conference - IPA Romania More info at wwwiparomaniaro

September 4ndash 9 2012 World Conference - IPA Israel Friendship week to follow September 9 - 15 2012

with visits to Jerusalem Tel Aviv Dead See and Sea of Galilee

More info at wwwipa-israelorg

IPA - International Youth Gathering 2011 Ireland

The theme of the 2011 event is Green Country Green environment

July 24th - August 7th 2011 wwwipairelandie

Future IYG venues

2012 - IPA Czech Republic - more info to follow

2013 - IPA Switzerland - more info to follow

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Please share your copy of the IPA Canada newslet-

ter with other friends and members of Law En-

forcement Agencies

Membership forms can be filled out through

the national website of IPA Canada at wwwipaca

Membership dues are only $3000 per year

Please forward any submissions for the next IPA Canada newsletter

before January 15 2011 in MS Word format to the editor

vpwestipaca

Till next and enjoy Servo Per Amikeco

Barry Bos

Page 2: International Police Association - The Pointsman NAT. Newsletter Fall Edition 2010.pdf · farrow68@sympatico.ca REGION SIXTEEN President: Frank YAKIMCHUK 1209 Terence Bay Road

P A G E 2

Secretary General

Marv SOUTHCOTT

10 Goodwood Road

Brampton ON L6S 1C5

Ph (905) 458-9373

infoipaca

Vice Pres-Central

Ernie DERRY

15 Vicora Linkway 501

Toronto ON M3C 1A7

Ph (416) 425-2235

vpcentralipaca

REGION TWO

President Marv SOUTHCOTT

10 Goodwood Road

Brampton ON L6S 1C5

Ph (905) 458-9373

marvsmari-techcom

REGION EIGHT

President Robert ROBERGE

2750 St Narcisse 216

Quebec City QC G1E 6P9

Ph (418) 380-7539

infoipaquebecca

REGION THIRTEEN

President Len WATKINS

co 3226 Metchosin Road

Victoria BC V9C 2A5

Ph (250) 370-2830

iparegion13shawca

National Webmaster

Marcel St ONGE

39 Temple Blvd West

Lethbridge AB T1K 4T2

Ph (403) 381-7815

webmasteripaca Travel

Nat Webmaster Assistant

Frank GOUGEON

15-675 Windermere Road

London ON N5X 4G2

Ph (519) 439-4333

frankmargrogerscomN

President

Larry SHEPPARD

179 Great Oak Trail

Binbrook ON L0R 1C0

Ph (289) 286-0141

presidentipaca

Vice Pres -West Editor

Barry BOS

832-9 Street S

Lethbridge AB T1J 2L9

Ph (403) 328-8536

vpwestipaca

REGION ONE

President Allan WELKE

co 535 Eastbridge Blvd

Waterloo ON N2K 3Z7

Ph(519) 833-0371

allen9104aolcom

REGION SEVEN

President Gilles THEBERGE

co PO Box 399 Succ M

Montreal QC H1V 3M5

Ph (514) 768-0689

ipamtlr7preshotmailcom

REGION ELEVEN

President Ken FARROW

25 Waterfoam Street

Amherstburg ON N9V 4E2

Ph (519) 736-2537

farrow68sympaticoca

REGION SIXTEEN

President Frank YAKIMCHUK

1209 Terence Bay Road

Terence Bay NS B3T 1X5

Ph (902) 852-3605

yaksterbayhotmailcom

Nat Travel Secretary

Harry SUMMERTON

1209-20 Mississauga Valley Blvd

Mississauga ON L5A 3S1

Ph (905) 279-1085

travelipaca

Nat TreasurerSupplies

Tim CORRIN

99 Tragina Avenue S

Hamilton ON L8K 2Z4

Ph (905) 548-9523

treasureripaca

Vice Pres-East Int Com Rep

Denis NADEAU

1 Rue Daubigny

Candiac QC J5R 6G6

Ph (450) 619-7889

vpeastipaca

REGION THREE

President Graham LENTON

co 428-6 Avenue SE

Calgary AB T2G 0G7

Ph (403) 280-5822

ipar3telusnet

REGION NINE

President Peter GROENLAND

PO Box 39566 RPO White Rock

White Rock BC V4B 5L6

Ph (604) 542-1268

ipar9presgmailcom

REGION FOURTEEN

President Barry BOS

PO Box 2203

Lethbridge AB T1J 4K7

Ph (403) 328-8536

region14mbosnet

Nat Historian

Linda BIRTWISTLE

356 Caithness Street E

Caledonia ON N3W 1C9

Ph (905) 765-7226

lbirtmountaincablenet

IPA Canada Founder

Rev Charles WRIGHT

80 Centre Street unit 27

London ON N6J 1T5

Ph (519) 432-8128

founderipaca

REGION FIVE

President Gerry VERCAMMEN

IPA Edmonton Police Service

9620-103A Ave

Edmonton AB T5H 0H7

Ph (780) 499-4958

gerryipatelusnet

REGION TEN

President Larry SHEPPARD

179 Great Oak Trail

Binbrook ON L0R 1C0

Ph (289) 286-0141

cop300mountaincablenet

REGION FIFTEEN

President Denis NADEAU

co 1523 Rue des Lilas

Sainte-Julie QC J3E 1J3

Ph (450) 619-7889

infoipamonteregieca

Nat Recruiting Project

Coordinator Greg DURST

232 Chantenay Drive

Mississauga ON L5A 1E4

Ph (905) 896-0629

recruitingipaca

IPA

Canada

National

Executive

Officers

Current National and Regional Information is maintained on the IPA Canada Homepage wwwipaca

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Officiers du

Bureau

National de

Direction

Linformation nationale et reacutegionale se retrouve sur la page daccueil dIPA Canada wwwipaca

Nat Travel Secretary

Assistant

Guy BABIN

Ph (450) 928-2053

guybabinsympaticoca

V O L 2 0 1 0 4 P A G E 3

At the time of this message I have just returned home from a five

week vacation It is now the end of September and the weather in

Ontario is cool and very comfortable Judy and I arrived home on

Sept 14 The first two weeks were spent with close IPA friends in

Kirkcaldy Scotland and in Cardiff Wales As always IPA friends

make you feel at home no matter where you are We then spent

two weeks on a Mediterranean cruise before heading to Paris France

for the IPA International Executive meetings It was my first time as

the delegate from Canada I must say that everyone was very cordial

and I enjoyed the experience I would at this time like to thank Peter

Seiersen (IPA Canada member from R-9) for being an observer at the

meetings at his own expense His company was greatly appreciated

Also Gus Nielsen of R-9 was at several of the formal functions Gus

is a retired RCMP officer and was there visiting some French friends

His presence in the red surge sure made me proud to be a Canadian

I did not have a police uniform to wear and his presence in uniform

at the opening ceremonies and again on Sept 11 (when we marched

up the Champs Elysees to the tomb of the unknown soldier at the

Arc de Triomphe) was greatly appreciated During the Sept 11

march it was quite a breath taking site to see uniformed police offi-cers from 57 Countries carrying their countries flags Also to be a

part of the procession was a very proud moment for all of us and a

thrill of a lifetime Once we were lined up at the Arc wreathes were

place at the eternal flame by International President Michael Od-

ysseos and by the US Sectionrsquos President Bob Killen

The actual meetings lasted 2 frac12 days with a wide range of discussions

Everything discussed was in a spirit of friendship and very well organ-

ized I will now mention a few of points that came out of these meet-

ings

The IPA membership count as of December 31 2009 is 385253

members

The International Youth Gathering in 2010 was held in Hungary and

was a success

The IYG in 2011 will be in Ireland from July 24 to August 7 2011

It was agreed to decrease the size of our old blue linen IPA passport

to the same size as the new plastic membership card used by several

Sections This will take place when the present stock of old blue

linen passports is used up (Presently there are 60000 in stock and it

is expected to take two years to deplete it)

The 2011 IEC meetings will be held in Romania from Sept 20 to 25

2011

The 2012 World Congress will be held in Israel from Sept 4 to 9

2012 with a Friendship week to follow from Sept 9 to 15 2012

The Republic of Muldova was officially made a Section within the

family of IPA

A letter of sincere thanks was received by all Sections from Section

Italy This was in response to the financial assistance they received

during the earthquake that struck Abruzzo last year

Also received were numerous flyers on upcoming Friendship weeks

I am sure that most of these will be found in this publication and

others to come

In closing I would like to say that I have taken over 1200 photorsquos of

this vacation and I am sure that some will appear in this issue So it

is time to try and sort them out I hope you all have had a good

summer and that your Fall will be enjoyable and safe

Servo Per Amikeco

Larry Sheppard President

IPA Canada

Message from the President

ldquoAs always

IPA Friends

make you feel

home helliphelliphellip

no matter

where you

arehelliprdquo

Larry Sheppard with his Russian friend Igor

Opening Ceremonies with Gus Nielsen centre

The Eternal Flame under the Arc de Triomphe

The March in Uniforms

Larry Sheppard

Pres IPA Canada

wwwPoliceHotelscom

Law Enforcement Discount on Hotels We have four family owned hotels in British Columbia Canada Penticton - Lakeside Re-

sort amp Casino Kelowna - Ramada Hotel Vernon - Best Western Lodge and Vancouver - Best Western Sands by the Sea The 911

rate is valid for serving and retired law enforcement officers as well as non-sworn staff Its our absolute lowest rate even lower than

government Please phone toll free 18006639400 for a quote or to book a room

Sgt Steve Gibson (Ret VPD) Sands Hotel - Vancouver BC

P A G E 4

IPA Region 5

Recruit Award

Presentations

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Thinking about spending some time in Arizona 12 price for IPA members

For Rent Newer 3 bedroom mainfloor condo Pool Hot tub Exercise room

WiFi Garage Patio and BBQ in Mesa Arizona

October to December 2010 Only $40000 week CAD

Cleaning fee $7500 US Security Dep $ 50000 CAD

January 3 - 15 2011helliphellip$90000 contact Gerry VERCAMMEN pres Region 5

wwwrentmyarizonacondocom wwwcoyotelandingcom gerryipatelusnet Ph 1-780-499 4958

Eaun FORBES his wife Sheena and their travelling friend Mar-

garet all from AberdeenScotland Region1 UK Section visited

Vancouver Island for 5 days during their visit to Western Can-

ada and were shown the sights around the Island as well as

meeting IPA members from the Region for a social evening

prior to their departure back to Vancouver and a visit to the

Okanogan Valley and trip on the Rocky Mountaineer Train to

Banff

IPA Region 13 (Vancouver Island)

Eaun Forbes IPA member from Aberdeen Scotland

visiting Len Watkins (Pres Reg 13)

On August 4 Phil Bailey and Gerry Vercammen

presented the IPA Recruit Award to Recruit Constable

Brian Griffith of Edmonton Police Service Recruit Train-

ing Class 118

A new International Police Museum opened itrsquos doors

in Pentildearanda de Duero (Spain)

The new museum exhibits more than 5000 police items 80 police uniforms on man-

nequins horses police badges caps and helmets and Police motorbikes from 230

countries of the world are here on display

When traveling through Europe plan a visit to this Spanish Police Museumhellip

You can watch some photos and find more information of this police museum on the

website

httpwwwmuseouniformespolicialescom

Emblem of the Cuerpo Nacional

de Policia (CNP) of Spain

P A G E 4

On October 25 2010 Region 5 president Gerry Vercam-

men and vice president (Inspector) Phil Bailey presented

the IPA recruit Award to Recruit Training Class 119 re-

cipient John Lawrence

P A G E 5

Sgt Mike HUNTER reporting helliphellip

ldquoMy trip to

Germany

was to sum

up in one

word

awesome ldquo

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

As mentioned earlier this year (Issue 20101) I introduced you to

Sgt Mike Hunter employed with the North Bay Police Service

(Ontario)

He is in charge of the Emergency Response Team Tactical Unit

and a member of the Ceremonial Color party

Mike is a member of IPA Region 2 and was awarded the Arthur

Troop Scholarship for 2010

He attended a policing course at IBZ Gimborn Castle in Germany

helliphellipbut let Mike talk about his experience

To start this off I would have to tell how I learned about the

Arthur Troop Scholarship Throughout my policing career I

have done and experienced many things I am very comfort-

able and competent with my duties and current position of

police sergeant I asked myself what challenges lay ahead for

me what new opportunities and experiences can I strive to

achieve It was in this thought that I decided International

policing was the way to go After a few clicks of the com-

puter mouse I found the International Police Association and

I was off to the races

With the encouragement of my Inspector of Operations and

support of Chief of Police and Police Services Board I sub-

mitted my application After a short wait I received a phone

call from Boyd Brown congratulating me on being a success-

ful candidate for the Arthur Troop Scholarship To say the

least I was stunned I had very little expectation of being

successful

My trip to Germany was to sum up in one word awesome

I have not travelled a lot in my life and career and this was

the opportunity of a life time This was such an amazing

experience both educationally and personally I am still di-

gesting everything First I have to thank a few people as

without their assistance my experience would not have been

as successful

The IPA for their assistance in processing and granting the

Arthur Troop Scholarship

Boyd Brown for the countless phone calls and connections

to get me to Germany

Johannes Holl shift supervisor for Koln police service and

IPA member who opened his home and gave me his time for

tours ride a longs and the best personal experience of Ger-

many anyone could ever ask for Johannes Holl and his fam-

ily made me feel like one of the family

Oliver Nolte Inspector with Koblenz police service who

provided me the hospitality and opportunity for ride-a-

longs tours and active participation in the police service

After a short 19 hour flight I touched down in KolnBonn

airport I connected with Johannes Holl and attended his

home and met his wonderful family The next day I went to

his station where I had a tour and met his platoon I was

then partnered with two officers and out on the road I

went The officerrsquos both spoke much better English than I

did German so we were able to communicate just fine

We went to several calls and I was able to see the officers

interaction with the public It was easy to see that people here

in Koln had a good rapport with and respect for the police

They were both professional and friendly with everyone I was

quick to realize no matter how far apart we are in distance

there is one thing that doesnrsquot change paperwork For every

action there is a reaction and that is paperwork

What I found extremely interesting is the shift schedule sys-

tem They operate what is called a pool system Four pla-

toons operate an early late and night shift The schedules are

posted a month in advance and each officer is responsible for

filling in the shifts heshe wishes to work for the next month

Each shift has a minimum number of officers required and each

officer must complete 41 hours of work per week

The officers are empowered with controlling their own work

schedules The work is performed around their personal life

and not the other way as is here in North America The work-

ers are much happier motivated and productive and have

higher job satisfaction Supervisors are forced to be more

interactive and involved in the work as a whole and not nar-

rowed down to a specific platoon The walls are torn down

between the differing shifts and everyone works as one big

team Best of all it seems to work

In Koblenz I met Oliver Nolte an inspector with the Wire Tap

and Surveillance unit Oliver arranged two full days of activi-

ties I had a tour of the Koblenz station and met several offi-

cers from different sections After which we headed out to

the River police unit I met the officer in charge and was given

a tour Then it was out onto the Rheine river The police

boat was only a few months old and had every possible gadget

imaginable on board It was incredible how well equipped and

trained the officers were We toured around the Rheine and

the Mosel rivers with picturesque statutes shorelines estates

castles and monuments But of course we were on duty so

pulling over boats checking licenses loads environmental and

safety requirements was all part of a dayrsquos work It was almost

like being pirates pulling up alongside these huge cargo boats

two officers would board the boat to do their checks We

then pulled back and waited to be called to pick them up again

Then it was onto the next police check What a beautiful way

to spend your time working I would transfer to it in a minute

IBZ Gimborn Castle Germany

P A G E 6

ldquoMost

definitely the

highlight of the

trip had to be

to the

Sparrows

Helicopter

unit ldquo

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

After the river police we headed right out to the Tactical

Unit This unit had taken over an old military complex

Here are a group of switched on policemen very skilled

equipped and trained I was very impressed with both the

officers and unit Officers hired for the tactical unit will do

the standard 3 year university training 3 years riot police

and then do an additional 3 years tactical training before

being assigned to the unit After completing all the training

the officer will routinely complete some 30 years in the unit

before being afforded the opportunity to move to other

units All officers have mandatory retirement at the age of

63 years The tactical unit averages 2-3 serious calls per

week They are extremely busy to the point where two

weeks prior to my visit they lost an officer during raid on an

outlaw biker house The officer was shot through a door

and died instantly It brings all too clearly the reality that our

job is dangerous and the worst can happen no matter how

well you are trained or equipped You could see the sadness

in the eyes of the officers as they told the details of the op-

eration

Once the day was done it was time for a castle tour Castle

Estle high up on the bluff overlooking the Rhein It was gor-

geous with a view that would stop your heart Then a walk

about around Koblenz showed the uniqueness of the streets

people shops pubs and buildings It was absolutely breath-

taking everywhere you looked a monuments statues and

churches Germany has gone to great lengths to preserve

the heritage of their land and done an outstanding job I was

also impressed with the people Everyone I met was friendly

and happy and more than willing to help me in spite of the

language barrier It was explained to me that Koblenz and

Koln are the green lung of Germany due to all the forests

and wilderness in the area which only adds to the beauty

The whole area and attitude is completely different to that in

Canada and something to be experienced Of course the

food and pubs certainly help the attraction to the area

The following day it was back to HQ with a tour of the Use

of Force range and training centre Interestingly enough the

training is very similar to our own in Canada with only subtle

differences In Germany only the tactical units are afforded

the use of a conducted energy weapon which is unfortunate

for the patrol officer However a unique piece of equipment

that patrol does have is the Kevlar blanket

It has recently been modified so is smaller lighter and easier

to handle The officers can use the blanket to assist in Kevlar

coverage if they are required to go into a dangerous situation

involving firearms As is everywhere the complaint is not

enough training time There were 11 trainers for some 2000

officers making this a very busy training section

I had the extreme fortune of a meeting with Chief of Police

Horst Eckhardt We spoke through a third party but I found

him to be very articulate intelligent and down to earth I was

very appreciative for the hour of time we spent together We

traded policing philosophies ideas and differences and as you

would expect I was very impressed Similarly I met and talked

with the Chief of Detectives I quickly realized the depth of

experience that leads the German polizei coupled with an abun-

dance of humor and generosity

Most definitely the highlight of the trip had to be to the Spar-

rows Helicopter unit After a brief power point presentation in

which I learned that all but 1 of the 16 states in Germany oper-

ate a helicopter unit This was very impressive considering that

Germany can fit three times inside the province of Ontario but

has a population of some 80 million people The unit works

with transportation of officers equipment as well as collects and

records evidence monitors traffic both on land and the rivers

The unit will assist with water drops for fire search and rescue

The helicopters have both Flir night vision capabilities and high

definition daylight cameras The Koblenz unit is one of the

quicker units and will operate one to two missions per day

There is no time for any general patrol they only respond to

missions What an impressive unit and my flight around

Koblenz was unbelievable The view from the air put a whole

new view on Germany from the comfortable seat of a new heli-

copter It doesnrsquot get any better than that

I returned to Troisdorf and the next day was off and running

with Johannes touring Koln Bonn Seigburg Konigswinter Al-

tenburg and Troisdorf If anyone every gets the chance to tour

in Germany with Johanness Holl jump at it I have to say he

would put any history teacher to shame if I can remember a

quarter of everything he told me I will be doing extremely well

We went to the Cathedral an awe inspiring historical building

Johannes Holl explains how it took 600 years to build which

tower was build first where the rocks came from and how they

were brought to the Cathedral

Our Class at IBZ Gimborn Castle

P A G E 7

ldquoI have never

learned so

much about

policing

geography

cultures

customs

language

and UN

policing in

just one

week before

ldquo

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

He can even show you the different styles which are de-

picted in the architecture The interesting details include

how the original sculpture made a replica of his naked wife

and placed it in a position with the gargoyles on the one

side of the Cathedral You would never pick that up in a

million years unless you knew the building inside and out

The normal viewing of the Cathedral would be approxi-

mately 45 minutes but not with Johannes Holl Two and a

half hours later and he has described all the stain glass win-

dows caskets pictures organ and artifacts in the whole

place After two and a half hour hours you feel like you

want to go through again and learn even more Pictures

well letrsquos just say I think I was up to about 250 pictures at

this point and had to recharge the batteries each night I

was walking on a stone path that was 2000 years old and

in a house that was older than Canada If you ever get the

chance please go to Germany and hope that Johannes Holl

has some free time to take you around You will not only

be appreciative of his warmth friendliness and generosity

but speechless regarding his knowledge of the area Some

of the fascinating places I saw include

St Michaels abbey Seigburg

Cathedral Koln

Estle Castle Koblenz

Bonn University formerly Bonn Castle Bonn

Beethovenrsquos birthplace Bonn

Dragonrsquos Rock Konigswinter

Drachenburg Castle Konigswinter

Altenburger Castle Altenburger

Bruhl Castle Bruhl

I had an amazing time visiting Koln and all the attractions

In addition my patrols and visit to the Headquarters Dis-

trict jail police training center (PTC) UN missions training

center communications center and command center were

extremely interesting

Well just when you think Germany doesnrsquot get any better

you arrive at Gimborn Castle Nestled in a secluded valley

approximately a half hour east of Koln you approach a

stunning castle with a small lake and immaculate landscape

The castle has been renovated but still keeps the historic

sense of the building The rooms you stay in are inside

the tower portion of the castle and each room has a

theme for a region of Germany

The whole training centre is gorgeous and picturesque

The course starts with brief history of the centre and infor-

mation on the specific course We then move to introduc-

tions of everyone It is then that I learn of the huge dynam-

ics in the course with officers from Cyprus SirLanka Hong

Kong The Netherlands Austria United Kingdom and all

over Germany In a most relaxing and comfortable ap-

proach the coordinator Antonius Rutting leads us into the

seminar with a variety of interesting and knowledgeable lec-

turers The topic of UN policing missions is of particular

interest for me as I am destined for a mission to Afghanistan

in January 2011 So I was glued to each lecturer with com-

plete interest The topics covered all aspects of UN mis-

sions from the selection process training mission parame-

ters deployment and return process and debriefing It left us

with a well rounded knowledge of UN police missions Many

officers on the course had been on missions and they freely

provided details of their experiences

I have never learned so much about policing geography

cultures customs language and UN policing in just one

week before It was amazing to see 30 officers bond so

quickly within the class By the second day everyone knew

each otherrsquos name and where they were from The whole

experience was very unique I would encourage more offi-

cers from Canada to get involved in the IPA and attend these

types of courses I will be singing the praises of my experi-

ence for years to come I already have plans to attend IBZ

Gimborn training center again in the future

I will also be doing my part to encourage officers to join the

IPA and part take in these types of opportunities This was

the experience of a life time and will be a great benefit to me

in my personal and professional life I have made friends and

colleagues for life some of which will be visiting in the near

future which I look forward to

A personal thanks to the IPA Boyd Brown Johannes Holl

and the Arthur Troop Scholarship for making this dream a

reality In closing I would like to say to any officer who may

read this what are you waiting for join the IPA and see the

world You wonrsquot regret it

Cheers

Servo per Amikeco

Mike Hunter

NBPS

During this period the road now known as Yesler Way was nicknamed Skid Road after the timber skidding down the hill to Henry

Yeslers sawmill This is considered a possible origin for the term which later entered the wider American vocabulary as Skid Row Like

much of the American West Seattle saw numerous conflicts between labor and management as well as ethnic tensions that culminated in

the anti-Chinese riots of 1885ndash1886[ This violence was caused by unemployed whites who determined to drive the Chinese from Seattle

(anti-Chinese riots also occurred in Tacoma) Martial law was declared and federal troops were brought in to put down the disorder

Nevertheless the economic success in the Seattle area was so great that when the Great Seattle fire of 1889 destroyed the central busi-

ness district a far grander city center rapidly emerged in its place Finance company Washington Mutual for example was founded in the

immediate wake of the fire However the Panic of 1893 hit Seattle hard

This boom was followed by the construction of a park system designed by the Olmsted brothers landscape architecture firm

The second and most dramatic boom and bust resulted from the Klondike Gold Rush which ended the depression that had begun with

the Panic of 1893 in a short time Seattle became a major transportation center On July 14 1897 the SS Portland docked with its famed

ton of gold and Seattle became the main transport and supply point for the miners in Alaska and the Yukon Those working men only

found lasting wealth in a few cases however it was Seattles business of clothing the miners and feeding them salmon that panned out in

the long run Along with Seattle other cities like Everett Tacoma Port Townsend Bremerton and Olympia all within Puget Sound be-

came competitors for exchange rather than mother-lodes for extraction of precious metals The boom lasted well into the early part of

the 20th century and funded many new Seattle companies and products In 1907 19-year-old James E Casey borrowed $100 from a

friend and founded the American Messenger Company (later UPS) Other Seattle companies founded during this period include Nord-

strom and Eddie Bauer[ The Gold Rush era culminated in the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition of 1909 which is largely responsible for

the layout of todays University of Washington campus

P A G E 8 V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Lhistoire des ldquosacs manquants bleurdquo en Belgique

Le voyage en Europe en 2010 drsquoun adheacuterent Canadien Peter Stewart

Peter et sa famille ont voyageacute sur Paris apregraves avoir passeacute une semaine agrave Bruges en Belgique Le train qui devait les

transporter srsquoest retrouveacute en panne et ils ont ducirc en prendre un autre pour rentrer agrave Paris Dans la confusion agrave savoir

ce qui ce passait et dans la hacircte de ne pas rater le prochain train sur une plateforme diffeacuterente ils ont laisseacute derriegravere

deux sacs en plastique bleu qui contenait les articles souvenir de leur fils

Les Stewart eacutetaient presque rendus agrave Bruxelles lorsqursquoils reacutealisegraverent leur oubli Peter parla avec le conducteur qui

teacuteleacutephona agrave Bruges On lrsquoinforma que les sacs avaient eacuteteacute localiseacutes et placeacutes au agrave la consigne des objets perdus Il teacuteleacute-

phone donc agrave Marc-Margy (Durant) preacutesident de lrsquoIPA Belgique expliquant lrsquoincident Marc-Margy lui dit qursquoil srsquoen oc-

cupait

Le preacutesident de lrsquoIPA Belgique teacuteleacutephona agrave un autre membre Bjorn de Deckere qui se rendit agrave la station de Bruges

reacutecupeacutera les sacs et demanda au conducteur du train suivant se rendant agrave Bruxelles de les prendre avec lui et que

Marc-Margy attendait

En route vers Bruxelles Peter reccedilut lrsquoappel du preacutesident de lrsquoIPA Belgique qui confirmait avoir les sacs Agrave sa grande

surprise le samedi Marc-Margy pris le train a fin de les lui remettre en personne

Peter et lui se rencontregraverent agrave la Gare du Nord agrave Paris Et comme le train du retour en Belgique ne devait repartir que deux heures plus tard ils prirent le chemin de lrsquoappartement des Stewart ougrave Marc-Margy fit la connaissance de

lrsquoeacutepouse de Peter et de ses deux fils Apregraves cette courte visite il prit le meacutetro en direction de la gare puis le train et

retourna chez lui

En plus drsquoavoir rendus les garccedilons heureux drsquoavoir reacutecupeacutereacute leurs souvenirs lrsquohistoire de cette aventure est devenue

un sujet de conversation de choix Lorsque nous racontons que les colis eacutetaient resteacutes sur le quai agrave Bruges les gens

eacutetaient peineacutes pour les enfants Mais crsquoest la faccedilon dont les articles ont eacuteteacute reacutecupeacutereacutes qui surprend le plus Tregraves peu de

personnes ont accegraves agrave une organisation comme lrsquoIPA Elle ne serait pas aussi extraordinaire sans ses membres et les

efforts qursquoils deacuteploient Tout ce que je souhaite est de pouvoir rendre la pareille agrave un membre IPA dans le futur

Je precircche probablement dans le deacutesert mais cet incident deacutemontre bien le genre drsquoorganisation et de ressource qursquoest

lrsquoIPA Peter est un nouvel adheacuterent et cet incident est un exemple eacuteloquent qui devrait faire en sorte que les membres

actuels encouragent leurs collegravegues policiers agrave joindre lrsquoIPA De telles aventures comme celle-lagrave se produisent de

temps agrave autres particuliegraverement lors de deacuteplacements agrave lrsquoeacutetranger et lorsqursquoon nrsquoest pas familier avec la langue et les

coutumes Crsquoest rassurant de savoir que lrsquoon peut appeler laquoun fregravereraquo lorsque neacutecessaire

Je sais qursquoil existe plusieurs organisations qui offrent du soutien professionnel agrave leurs membres mais je ne peux en

identifier une comme lrsquoIPA qui en regroupe unis grand nombre et qui possegravede autant de ressources que les policiers

actifs ou retraiteacutes Si un policier ne sait pas quoi faire dans certaines situations critiques je me demande qui le saura

Peter remercie tregraves sincegraverement Marc-Margy Durant Bjorn de Deckere et bien sucircr lrsquoIPA

Peter remercie

tregraves

sincegraverement

Marc-Margy

Durant Bjorn

de Deckere et

bien sucircr lrsquoIPA

During this period the road now known as Yesler Way was nicknamed Skid Road after the timber skidding down the hill to Henry

Yeslers sawmill This is considered a possible origin for the term which later entered the wider American vocabulary as Skid Row Like

much of the American West Seattle saw numerous conflicts between labor and management as well as ethnic tensions that culminated

in the anti-Chinese riots of 1885ndash1886[ This violence was caused by unemployed whites who determined to drive the Chinese from

Seattle (anti-Chinese riots also occurred in Tacoma) Martial law was declared and federal troops were brought in to put down the dis-

order Nevertheless the economic success in the Seattle area was so great that when the Great Seattle fire of 1889 destroyed the cen-

tral business district a far grander city center rapidly emerged in its place Finance company Washington Mutual for example was

founded in the immediate wake of the fire However the Panic of 1893 hit Seattle hard

This boom was followed by the construction of a park system designed by the Olmsted brothers landscape architecture firm

The second and most dramatic boom and bust resulted from the Klondike Gold Rush which ended the depression that had begun with

the Panic of 1893 in a short time Seattle became a major transportation center On July 14 1897 the SS Portland docked with its famed

ton of gold and Seattle became the main transport and supply point for the miners in Alaska and the Yukon Those working men only

found lasting wealth in a few cases however it was Seattles business of clothing the miners and feeding them salmon that panned out in

the long run Along with Seattle other cities like Everett Tacoma Port Townsend Bremerton and Olympia all within Puget Sound be-

came competitors for exchange rather than mother-lodes for extraction of precious metals The boom lasted well into the early part of

the 20th century and funded many new Seattle companies and products In 1907 19-year-old James E Casey borrowed $100 from a

friend and founded the American Messenger Company (later UPS) Other Seattle companies founded during this period include Nord-

strom and Eddie Bauer[ The Gold Rush era culminated in the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition of 1909 which is largely responsible for

the layout of todays University of Washington campus

P A G E 9

Peterrsquos most

profound

appreciation

goes out to

Marc-Margy

Durant and

Bjorn de

Deckere and

of course the

IPA

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Peter Stewart - Canadian Member Travelling in Europe - 2010

Peter and his family were travelling to Paris after spending a week in Bruges Belgium The train that they were scheduled to

take broke down so they had to switch to another train going to Paris In their confusion figuring out what was going on

and in a hurry to catch the new train on a different platform they inadvertently left two blue plastic shopping bags contain-

ing their sonrsquos souvenirs on the platform

The Stewartrsquos were half way to Brussels when they realize what had happened Peter spoke with the conductor who in

turned called Bruges and learned that the bags were found and placed in the stationrsquos Lost and Found Department He tele-

phoned Marc-Margy (Durant) (President of IPA Belgium) and explained what happened and Marc-Margy advised Peter to

leave it with him

The President of IPA Belgium called another IPA member Bjorn de Deckere who drove to the Bruges Station retrieved the bags and requested the conductor on the next train to Brussels to take bags where Marc-Margy would be waiting On their

way from Brussels to Paris Peter received a call from the IPA Belgium President stating that he had the bags To his aston-

ishment and surprise Marc-Margy boarded an afternoon train on Saturday to deliver the two bags in person

Peter met him at the Gare du Nord station in Paris Since the return train to Belgium would not be leaving for a couple of

hours they retired to the Stewartrsquos apartment in the city where Marc-Margy met Peterrsquos wife and their sons After their

brief visit Marc-Margy returned by metro the station and returned home

Besides making the boys happy by getting their souvenirs back but the way we got them back has turned into the best story

that anyone has heard of When he first told them that we had left the parcels on the platform in Bruges they immediately

felt sorry for the boysrsquo misfortune When I tell them how we got them back they were astounded Very few people have

access to such an organization as the IPA The IPA would not be as good an organization if it were not for the efforts that

members like you put into it I can only hope that I can be as accommodating to an IPA member in the future

This is probably like preaching to the choir but this incident demonstrates the kind of organization that the IPA is and what

a fabulous resource it can be Peter is a new member but this situation is a great example of why current members should

encourage fellow police officers to join the IPA Situation like this can and do arise from time to time especially when you

are out of the country and donrsquot know the language and ways of doing things It gives great peace of mind to be able to call

―brother to help out when needed

I know there are lots of organizations that extend professional courtesies to their members but I canrsquot think of many that

have members as resourceful as this one made of current and retired police officers If ―cops canrsquot figure out what to do

in most situations then not too many others will

Peterrsquos most profound appreciation goes out to Marc-Margy Durant and Bjorn de Deckere and of course the IPA

Fingerprinted in the Tundrahellip

by Georg Gruber IPA member from Austria

Wild and adventurous Alaska will always impress visitors from all over the world

even nowadays To visit Alaska is fantastic and unique the dimension of this

state brings the civilisation with all its technical achievements (which you also

encounter in Alaska) into a complete different aspect

Early July 2010 a group of IPA members and spouses started their voyage from

Tyrol from the Innsbruck and Salzburg airport and colleagues from the eastern

part of Austria departing from the Vienna airport to Frankfurt Here we boarded

the next flight via Greenland to Whitehorse Yukon ( a time difference of 9

hours) where we were welcomed in our hotel by IPA representative for the

Yukon Al Fedoriak Al welcomed us to Whitehorse and IPA Canada - Region 5

and we exchanged some gifts

From there we boarded our bus and traveled the Alaska Highway to Haynes Junc-

tion in the Kuane National Park Some of the group took a sightseeing tour with a

bush plane over the glaciers around Mount Logan (the highest mountain in Can-

ada)

Our tour continued over the Glenn Highway enjoying the countless rivers lakes

and glaciers at the impressive Wrangell ndash St Elias National Park and via the

Richardson Highway we turned south in the direction of the Pacific Coast

Al Fedoriak (Region 5) and

Georg Gruber (right) exchange gifts

In Whitehorse (YUKON)

helliphellipwhere we

were

welcomed by

IPA

representative

Al Fedoriak

The story of the missing ldquoBlue Bagsrdquo in Belgium

P A G E 1 0

Here we

were

welcomed

by a

breathtaking

landscape

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Valdez has also the nickname of ―Little Switzerland because of its alpine surroundings However itrsquos generally known as the

spot where the Trans oil Alaska Pipe Line ends and where the big oil tankers are loaded From here we continued out trip

to Prince William Sound

We passed the calving glaciers of which the Columbia Icefield was one of the most spectacular of all and followed our

route close to the Pacific Coast Alaskarsquos largest city Anchorage gave us a chance to get acquainted and do some sightseeing

in our free time This city lies at the same degree of latitude as Stockholm and St Petersburg Here were many interesting

spots to discover Lake Hood with Lake Spenard the largest airfield for hydroplanes We also visited the Matanuska Valley

as well as the main town of Palmer

Via the George Parks Highway we traveled north towards Denali Nat Park Here we were welcomed by a breathtaking

landscape of a constantly changing panorama glaciers in the distance and beaver dams in the nearby rivers It was without

question the scenic climax of our tour In the early hours we started our Denali Wildlife Tour with a shuttle bus driving

into one of North Americarsquos most worth seeing landscapes Again on the George Parks Highway we made a stop in Ne-

nana where we visited the Alaska Railway Museum after which we reached Fairbanks in the afternoon We continued our

travels via the Top of the World Highway and crossed the border between Canada and the USA at the most northern

border crossing Little Cold Creek After the border formalities and the necessary fingerprinting we continued enjoying the

indescribable view Mountains rivers valleys and forest as far the eye could reach In the afternoon we crossed the Yukon

river by ferry and reached Dawson City Here we visited the Bonanza Creek the Jack London Cabin the Midnight Dome

and the Golddiggers Museum A visit to the Diamond Tooth Gertie and the Casino with Can-Can girls was on the evening

program Via the Klondike Highway the tour returned to Whitehorse Our return flight to Frankfurt continuing to Inns-

bruck Salzburg and Vienna was as always perfectly organized All travel participants look already forward to the 2011 Japan

trip

Interested in traveling and visit IPA - members worldwide

Go to wwwipa-iacorghouseshelliphellip

IPA now has over 60 properties word wide where members can stay in reasonable priced accommodations

The IPA Houses are currently available in 21 countries worldwide

The idea behind IPA houses originated in Germany and followed on from the founding of IBZ Castle Gimborn in 1969

Today there are IPA Houses across the globe from Australia to South Africa Israel to the United Kingdom - the con-

cept is still developing with more Houses being opened each year like the new IPA house in Malaga Spain and

Clonard Village in Ireland

Several IPA members have accommodation available in their home or rental at very reasonable cost

When visiting our national website at wwwipaca you find more useful information at

Traveler Advice Articles like tips for IPA members when traveling tips plan ahead home hosting etc

Furthermore you always can contact our National Travel Secretary Harry SUMMERTON at travelipaca

as well as the IPA Canada Assistant National Travel Secretary Guy BABIN at guybabinsympaticoca

More information about IPA Friendship weeks Anniversaries Tours or special events you will find on the last two pages

of this edition

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

P A G E 1 1

Come Join IPA Canada in celebrating itrsquos 50th Anniversary

June 4mdashJune 13 2011

IPA Canada is proud to offer you the opportunity to visit all that Ontario has to offer

We are inviting you to a 10-day tour which includes visits to London (home of our founder) experience dinner

overlooking the natural beauty of Niagara Falls and see the sites of Toronto (the capital city of Ontario)

All these sights and more along with the warm hospitality of Canada awaits you

The tour begins on Saturday June 4 2011 following the IPA Canada AGM in London ON and concludes on

Tuesday June 14 2011 in Toronto ON

The cost for this all inclusive tour is only

$1900 CAD per person based on double occupancy or $2400 CAD per person single occupancy

The tour is only open to the first 54 people who register

We hope to see you there

For further information and registration forms contact

Larry Sheppard

179 Great Oak Trail

Binbrook Ontario L0R 1C0

Ph 1 (289) 286 0141

Email cop300mountaincablenet

Day 1 Saturday June 4

Our guests will be greeted at the airport and transported to the Hilton Hotel in London ON where registration will continue

throughout the day In the evening we attend dinner and closing reception of the IPA Canada Annual General Meeting and

the start of the IPA Canada 50th Anniversary Celebrations It is an opportunity to mix with the IPA Canada delegates and

fellow tour guests

Day 2 Sunday June 5

Morning free early afternoon a tour of the London Police Station Dinner will be a barbeque at the London Police Associa-

tion Evening free

Day 3 Monday June 6

We board a bus for a drive and tour of the Ontario Police College where lunch will be served Drive and shop at St Jacobs

and Elmira (Mennonite Country) Dinner will be served at the Waterloo Police Association Hall

Day 4 Tuesday June 7

We depart at 1000 am aboard a double decker bus for a tour of London Tour of the Labattrsquos Brewery with lunch included

Dinner served at a local establishment

Day 5 Wednesday June 8

We board the bus and head for Niagara Falls En route we stop at Hernder Estates Wineries for lunch and a wine tour

At 200 PM we arrive at the Oakes hotel overlooking Niagara Falls Diner is served at the Skylon Tower overlooking the

Niagara Falls The evening is free to do as you please

Day 6 Thursday June 9

At 930 AM we board a double decker bus for Niagara-onndashthe-Lake for some walking and shopping At noon you will return back to the hotel The rest of the day is free You will be given lunch money and a coupon book (This coupon book includes

free transportation around Niagara Falls and free or discounted entrance to many of the attractions that Niagara Falls has to

offer) At 530 PM we must be back at the hotel to board the bus to go for dinner at Bettyrsquos restaurant

Day 7 Friday June 10

This will be a free day to explore more of Niagara Falls using your coupon book or just relax We have to be back at the hotel

and on the bus at 530 PM to go to the famous ―Oh Canada Eh show We should return to the hotel by 10 PM

Day 8 Saturday June 11

Today we board the bus and head for Toronto At 11 AM we visit the Halton Railway exhibit and have a barbeque lunch We

arrive at the Novotel Hotel in downtown Toronto at approx 230 PM Dinner will be on your own with numerous restau-

rants in the area (You will be given dinner money)

Day 9 Sunday June 12

We leave the hotel to board the bus to Midland and take a boat cruise with lunch included Visit an authentic 17th Century

Jesuit Missionary settlement and martyr shrine Return to Toronto for dinner and evening on your own

Day 10 Monday June 13

See some of the sights of Toronto (CN Tower Hockey Hall of Fame Royal Ontario Museum etc)

Closing Gala Dinner at the hotel

Day 11 Tuesday June 14

Departures we hope you have enjoyed your visit to Canada and will come back very soon We have vouchers available to

you you can use for transport from the hotel to the Toronto International Airport If anyone wishes to extend their stay the

hotel has rooms available (These rooms must be booked at time of registration)

IPA CANADA 50th ANNIVERSARY Tour ITINARARY

P A G E 1 2

More China adventures by Brian N COX V O L 2 0 1 0 4

In Beijing and Shanghai you will see foreigners every-

where but here in Chongqing I would estimate that 95

of the time I leave our condo I never see another for-

eigner (Naturally I have got used to people staring at

me) Although there are many more Americans Brits

and probably Aussies than Canadians here coinciden-

tally the last four of the last five foreigners I ran into

here in Chongqing were Canadians Three were expats

living here and one was visiting his daughter who worked

in China I was sitting on a bench in a shopping area

while Gong Pei bargained in a nearby store when the

man visiting his daughter sat beside me It turned out he

was from Regina and two RCMP members were his best

friends Bill Logan and Tom Light I not only knew both

of them Tom Light was my boss when I was on Winni-

peg Drug Squad Talk about a small world Unfortu-

nately Bill Logan has passed away and Tom Light had a

serious stroke and has been confined to a wheelchair for

the past two years I was very surprised about Tom as

he always seemed to be a fit and healthy individual and never looked overweight when I knew him Apparently

the stroke occurred while he was out hunting with the

visitor from Regina that I was talking to I am only pro-

viding this detail because I know a lot of people reading

China Adventures are ex-RCMP and new both Logan

and Light

Apparently the biggest group of buyers of high-end

houses in London England are mainland Chinese Unlike

the wealthy groups that preceded them the Russians and

Saudis the Chinese are not buying the houses to live in

but as an investment they prefer to remain living in

China According to the New York Times London real

estate companies are desperate to hire Mandarin speak-

ing employees

I saw some beautiful SpringFall jackets on sale here for

$15 about $100 cheaper than they would cost in Can-

ada but unfortunately I am too big and fat to buy

clothes in Chongqing Due to the large number of for-

eigners living in Beijing and Shanghai (about 140000 in

each of these cities I have been told) large size clothes

should be no problem to find Here they are very rare

One of the many things I will miss about China is the

service I didnrsquot realize how poor service was in Canada

until I had something to compare it to A restaurant that

would have five waiterswaitresses in Canada would have

fifteen to twenty here Instead of the four or five em-

ployees on each floor of a Canadian department store

all disguised in street clothes so you donrsquot know they

work there in Chongqing there would be at least one-

hundred employees on every floor all wearing uniforms

If you need something from a nearby store or restaurant

you just phone them and they will deliver it to your door

at no charge God Irsquom going to miss this

The other day when we were downtown there was a

small anti-Japanese rally protesting the seizure of a Chi-

nese fishing boat and the imprisonment of its captain by the Japanese near a group of islands claimed by both

countries

The government in Beijing is on television every day protesting

this action by the Japanese and promising ―dire consequences

if the captain is not released Today there was a big rally in

Jeifangbei with flags waving and choirs singing a song bout re-

leasing the captain Gong Pei says many people are calling for

war upon Japan Anti-Japanese feelings are very strong here in

China as the atrocities committed by the Japanese during

WW2 are still front and centre in their minds Ironically

young Japanese know nothing about this because Japanese war

crimes have been removed from Japanese history books I

realize that the USA is an ally of Japan but I think that China

has no fear of the American military whatsoever I canrsquot be

sure but I suspect both governments will keep things in per-

spective China and Japan are important trading partners now

in fact China is Japanrsquos second biggest trading partner

Chinarsquos transition from an agricultural society to an urban

society is progressing at an astounding pace An article in the

Globe amp Mail recently said that China now has sixty cities with

populations over one million but by 2025 there will be 220 cities with populations exceeding one million Currently

Chinarsquos urban population is 633 million but by 2030 the urban

population will be one billion When this happens who is

going to be growing the food for 13 billion plus people To

be classified as a medium-size city in China the population

must exceed seven million By this standard there would be

very few medium size cities in the US and Canada

Brian Cox

Chongqing China

briancoxvip163com

Brian Cox

Ret Cpl

RCMP

and a member

of Region 14

returned to

Canada

We look for-

ward (if possi-

ble) to hear

more about his

China Adven-

tureshellip

Time to meet Brian and Gong Pei

Liberation Square in Chongqing China

P A G E 1 3

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Thousands of peace and police officers from across Canada participated on Sunday September 26 2010 in Ottawa in the

annual ceremonies remembering those who have died in the line of duty

Thousands of police and peace officers from across Canada gathered on Parliament Hill to honour seven fellow peace offi-

cers slain in the line of duty over the past year

The dayrsquos ceremony began at 9 am in a light drizzle as officers read aloud the names of each of the 771 police and peace

officers who have died on-duty over the years Six to eight officers a year have died in Canada over the last 23 years

The ceremony culminated in a march to Parliament Hill where they were greeted by dignitaries and the general public

In 1998 the federal government proclaimed the last Sunday in September as Police and Peace Officersrsquo National Memorial

Day

The names that will be added to the glass monuments of the Canadian Police Memorial Pavilion located behind Parliament

Hill include

RCMP Constable Chelsey Robinson died June 21 2010

OPP Constable Vu Pham died March 8 2010

Peel Regional Police Constable A James Ochakovsky died March 2 2010

RCMP Chief Superintendent Douglas E Coate died - January 16 2010

RCMP Sergeant Mark Gallagher died Jan 12 2010

Ottawa Police Constable I Eric Czapnik ndash Dec 29 2009

Leacutevis Police Service Constable Meacutelanie Roy died Sept 7 2009

Peace and police officers honoured in annual tribute in Ottawa

On Sunday September 13 2010 four fallen RCMP officers were added to the Cenotaph Honour Roll and Memorial Wall

during the RCMP National Memorial Service held at Depot Division in Regina

The four fallen officers were added to the 222 brave men and women who have served Canada as Royal Canadian Mounted

Police since 1876 Commissioner William JS Elliot said during the event It is my hope that the family and friends of our

fallen comrades will find some solace in the knowledge that their loved ones sacrifices will always be remembered by their

extended RCMP family

We are mindful of the tragic death of Constable Michael Potvin who lost his life while on duty in Mayo Yukon on July 13

2010 Mike and his family remain in our thoughts and prayers Constable Potvinrsquos service and sacrifice will be officially recog-

nized at our 2011 National Memorial Service

Constable Norman Harry Atkins died on July 8 1995 when he was involved in a police car collision near Finnegans Hill New

Brunswick Constable Chelsey Alice Robinson died on June 21 2010 as the result of a two vehicle collision while on patrol in

Stony Plain Alberta Sergeant Mark Charles Gallagher and Chief Superintendent Douglas Edward Coates died as a result of a

massive earthquake in January 2010 while serving on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti

The Memorial Service was attended by those close to the fallen members and Canadian leaders veterans cadets and RCMP

from across Canada The Depot has been the location of the annual Memorial Service since the mid-1930s

RCMP honour fallen members at National Memorial Service

at Depot Division in Regina

P A G E 1 4

Shoulder flash

Sri Lanka Police

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

There were 3500

- 4000 wild

elephants on the

islandhelliphellip

IPA - SRI LANKA

FRIENDSHIP WEEK

15-25 AUGUST 2010 George and Mary Frid long time IPA members with two Mount

Hope friends started our adventure August 5th flying ETIHAD

Airways from Pearson for a fourteen hour flight to Abu Dhabi in

the United Arab Emirates

Arrived at 800 pm the following day driven to the recently opened

five star Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Hotel Spent three days touring a

visit to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque sixth largest in the world

opened during Ramadan in 2007 The Mosque was built at a cost

of 2 billion USD and is still being added to Can accommodate

41000 worshippers at one time contains the worlds largest chan-

delier at 9 tonnes and carpet woven in Iran over two years at a cost

of 2 million USD Mary was obliged to wear a provided freshly

laundered abaya and the men a dishdada (long cotton garment) no

shoes Went on a desert sand dune bashing harrowing ride in jeep

type vehicles ending at a camel farm and oasis for dinner and belly

dancing entertainment

On the 9th driven to Dubai where we stayed at the Fairmont in the centre of the City Took bus tours shopped in the

souks sailed on an Arab dhow and the final of the fourth day had to forego a pass to the worlds tallest building for an

invitation to have drinks in the lounge of Burj Al Arab reputed to be the only seven star hotel in the world Entry is by

pre registration no sight seers The drink menu included a vintage cognac sprinkled with gold dust at $2000 Cdn per

drink so we opted for Beefeater gin amp tonic at $300 Cdn for four drinks

On the 13th flew from Abu Dhabi for a four hour flight to Colombo Sri Lanka where we were met by IPA reps driven

to the Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel registered and received a gift package of two different monogrammed golf shirts can-

vas shoulder bag and boxes of tea for each person Eighty-one registrants from Australia Canada Great Britain Swit-

zerland Germany Luxembourg Hungary Italy Hong Kong Portugal and Slovakia

During the eleven day trip stayed at eight high end hotels served three meals daily several cocktail receptions and after-

noon teas There were two exceptional dinners of note The first was in Colombo at the Senior Police Officers Mess a large villa type complex heavily guarded by police personnel because of the recent Tamil conflict The national police

band was in attendance male dancers in traditional island dress female dancers in beautiful coloured attire all serving

police officers of which there are 80000 on the island of 19 million predominantly Hindus and Buddhists with about 13

Tamils originally brought from India to work the tea plantations

The second held on the 22nd at the Hotel Cinnamon Grand where the honoured guest was the Inspector General of

Police (chief or commissioner) A representative from each country was selected to sit at the head table and were pre-

sented with a jewel type box containing a beautiful anodized brass and chrome finished oblong plaque embossed in col-

ours with the Sri Lanka and police flags crests and suitable inscriptions obviously manufactured at considerable expense

During the cross island tour traveled in two new highway cruiser buses plus two mini buses for luggage and supplies

Escorted the entire trip by a police superintendent and a cruiser vehicle with three police officers Approaching every

town met by police vehicles including motorcycle with two officers on a solo machine The escorts were necessary to

get through towns crammed with trucks busses and motorized rickshaws by the hundreds and protection from mili-

tant Tamils not entirely subdued In the cities and towns near former Tamil enclaves there is a military presence with

sand bagged bunkers at all key points and several check points on roadways

The tour included visit to an elephant sanctuary two game preserves with elephants water buffalo leopards mongoose

etc Hindu and Buddhist temples and a three hour long Hindu parade pageant of drum bands all in traditional dress and

65 adorned elephants There were many other sites too numerous to mention

Of interest there are 3500-4000 wild elephants on the island and on average 100 persons are killed by the beasts annu-

ally And 100 species of snakes of which four are venomous on average 600 persons die annually from snake bite

In summary the Sri Lanka IPA Police and Justice Ministry are to be commended for their effort in providing what was to

us a most outstanding friendship gathering I questioned one host how the IPA could provide so much in the way of

hotels meals numerous gifts etc at such an economical price and was informed it was highly subsidized by banks and

business firms

August 15 2010

Welcome Dinner in the Senior Police Officers

Mess in Colombo Sri Lanka

Dancers and members of the band are all serving

police officers

P A G E 1 5

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

The final day ended after noon lunch and we were destined for a two hour drive to Colombo where we would shop and

lounge around a hotel lobby until a late evening ride to the airport for a 430 am flight The superintendent with our tour

and his wife a retired nurse learning of our plight invited our four to their home for dinner which we accepted met their

family and enjoyed immensely their hospitality Later the superintendent donned his uniform and we were driven to the

airport in a mini bus and he cleared the way through police check points and detailed an inspector at the airport to steer us

through the throngs of people

The Sri Lanka IPA gathering was far beyond our expectations and the standard set will be difficult for others to follow A

most memorable adventure

August 22 2010 - Hotel

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Dinner hosted by

IPA Dr Mahinda Balasuriya

Inspector General for the

80000 member Sri Lanka

Police presenting a beautiful

engraved metal plaque to

Georg Frid representing

IPA Canada

Nouvelles de la reacutegion 15 News from Region 15

LE CLUB ROTARY ET LrsquoIPA

MONTEacuteREacuteGIE FONT DES

HEUREUX Crsquoest agrave la demande du membre ami Robert Bou-

langer Gouverneur du Club Rotary

International district 7790 que bureau de direc-

tion a formuleacute une recommendation agrave lrsquoeffet que

soit remis un don de cet organisme au Service

des incendies de Cowansville pour lrsquoachat drsquoun

deacutefibrillateur cardiaque

Le 20 juin dernier Roger Lecours chef des opeacuterations du

SSIC a reccedilu le chegraveque de 3000 $ des mains de Robert Bou-

langer et de Reba Lovrien preacutesidente du Fellowship

Veacutehicules reacutecreacuteatifs du Club Rotary (Newport Oregon) en

preacutesence de Christian Parent vice-preacutesident et Denis

Bourcier secreacutetaire de lrsquoIPA Monteacutereacutegie

Et le 4 octobre avait lieu une journeacutee portes ouvertes du

Service drsquoincendie de Cowansville ougrave fut preacutesenteacute au grand

public le deacutefibrillateur installeacute dans lrsquouniteacute drsquourgence Plu-sieurs membres du bureau de direction assistegraverent agrave lrsquoeacuteveacutene-

ment

Ce don est ducirc agrave lrsquoinitiative de Denis Bourcier secreacutetaire de

lrsquoIPA Monteacutereacutegie et ex-conseiller municipal et reacutesident de

Cowansville

THE ROTARY CLUB AND IPA RE-

GION 15 GOODWILL PARTNERS

At the request of Robert Boulanger Rotary Club

International Governor District 7790 and Friend

of R15 its executives recommended that an avail-

able donation from the Rotary be granted to the

Cowansville Fire department to equip their emer-

gency unit with a cardiac defibrillator

On June 20 Roger Lecours Chief operating officer

at the SSIC received the $3000 cheque from Robert Bou-

langer and Reba Lovrien President Fellowship Recreation

Vehicles Rotary International (Newport Oregon) whilst

attending the Rotaryrsquos international convention held in

Montreal Vice President Christian Parent and Secretary

Denis Bourcier attended the event

On October 4 the Cowansville Fire Department held an

open house event and introduced the defibrillator to the

general public Many members of IPA Region 15 Executive

bureau were in attendance

This donation was made possible thanks to Denis Bourcier

R15 Secretary and former Cowansville City councillor

IPA

Monteacutereacutegie

P A G E 1 6

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

REGION 15 GOLF TOURNEMENT

On September 13th some 28 golfers were ready for the

outing in spite of a cloudy sky and enjoyed great golfing

at Candiac Golf Club Later on 24 guests joined them

and were treated to a delicious BBQ Raymond Malboeuf succeeded in putting his golf ball closest

to the hole and was awarded the SGB trophy

All attendees went home with a souvenir thanks to generous

sponsors

Congratulations to the organizer of the event Jean-Louis

Cabana

LA JOURNEacuteE DE GOLF Le 13 septembre quelque 28 golfeurs ont braveacute la tempera-

ture incertaine et 24 inviteacutes se sont joints agrave eux pour

deacuteguster un succulent BBQ en soireacutee Ray-

mond Malboeuf srsquoest meacuteriteacute un tropheacutee SGB pour la balle la

plus pregraves du trou

Tous sont partis avec un souvenir offert par de geacuteneacutereux

commanditaires

Bravo agrave lrsquoorganisateur Jean-Louis Cabana

DERNIEgraveRE HEURE - jeudi dernier le souper du preacutesident

Nadeau fut un eacutenorme succegraves 45 personnes se sont bien

amuseacutees et le confeacuterencier ex-GRC Yvon Thibault fut passion-

nant avec son reacutecit du Chacircteau de Bauharnois et la petite histoire

du Queacutebec Un livre agrave se procurer sans faute et un eacuteveacutenement agrave

renouveler

Noubliez pas notre rencontre mensuel 5 7 ce jeudi 28 oc-

tobre chez CARMINE Place Portobello agrave Brossard Possibiliteacute

dobtenir votre timbre 2011 sur place

ASSEMBLEacuteE ANNUELLE le 25 novembre chez Barbies preacutedeacute-

ceacutee dun 5 7 Noubliez pas dapporter votre passeport Pos-

sibiliteacute dacqueacuterir votre timbre 2011 sur place SVP confirmer

votre preacutesence aupregraves du secreacutetaire Denis

Bourcier jdbovideotronca

PARTY DE NOEumlL le vendredi 3 deacutecembre 18h chez Oeuf

Xceptionnel au 130 St-Pierre agrave Saint-Constant (Reacuteservations

requises aupregraves de Christian Parent

parentchristiansympaticoca

VISITE DU PREacuteSIDENT NATIONAL LARRY SHEPPARD Sou-

per en sa compagnie et son eacutepouse le 11 deacutecembre agrave 18h agrave la

Casa Grecque 8245 boul Taschereau Vous ecirctes cordialement

inviteacutes agrave vous joindre agrave nous SVP confirmer votre preacutesence

aupregraves de Denis Nadeau denisnadohotmailcom

The First PRESIDENTS DINNER on Thursday Oct 21 2010

was a huge success with 45 members and friends attending

the event Former RCMP officer and author Yvon Thibault

unravelled the story that led him to writing Le Chacircteau de

Bauharnois a love story between a Frenchman and an English-

woman set in the 1837-38 Rebellion in Quebec A must read

book

HAPPY HOUR October 29 at CARMINE Place Portobello agrave

Brossard Your 2011 stamps will be available

AGM November 25 at Barbies preceded by a Happy Hour

Dont forget your passport Elections will take place and your

2011 stamps will be available Please confirm your attend-

ing with Secretary Denis Bourcier jdbovideotronca

CHRISTMAS PARTY Friday December 3rd at 600 PM at the

popular venue Oeuf Xceptionnel 130 St-Pierre St in St Con-

stant Entertainment and dancing with Bob Roberges music

Region 8 President (Reservation mandatory Please con-

tact Christian Parent parentchristiansympaticoca)

NATIONAL PRESIDENT LARRY SHEPPARDS VISIT Come

and join us for dinner with Larry and wife on December 11th

at 600 PM at Casa Grecque 8245 Taschereau Boulevard in

Brossard Please confirm your attending with Denis Nadeau

denisnadohotmailcom

P A G E 1 7 V O L 2 0 1 0 4

International Police Association

International Photography Competition 2011

Hosted by the Israel Section on behalf of the

International Cultural Commission of the International Police Association

GENERAL CATEGORY FOR AWARDS

Open Category a) Any photographic subject or topic

Subject Category b) Police at work

A prize of CHF400 will be awarded to the overall winner CHF300 will be given to the winner of each Category with sec-

ond and third placing awards

SELECTORS Teaching staff of the Hadassah College of Photography in Jerusalem

CALENDAR Last Date for Entries 02 June 2011

Selection 12 June 2011

Notification Sent by 16 July 2011

First Showing 37th IEC Conference in Romania A total of 50 images will be selected and will be

sent to Romania for mounting and hanging for an International Exhibition The pho-

tographs will be offered to other sections for holding a similar exhibition Each sec-

tion will have a DVD with the best 50 images

R U L E S

1) The competition is open to all members of the International Police Association

2) There will be no limit on the number of images per person

3) Prizes will be awarded as stated and presented at the 37th IEC meeting in Romania

4) Photographs are to be Forwarded on computer disc with a non-compressed file size of at least 2 megapixels that

will allow for a 20x30 cm (8x12 inches) print to be printed from the disc Included will be the name and address of the au-

thor title of the photograph and a brief description of the image

The discs will not be returned to senders

5) Entries are to be posted to

Dr Eran Israel

IPA ISRAEL

Sherit Israel st 37

Tel Aviv 68165

ISRAEL

Notification that the entry has been posted is to be e-mailed to Eran Israel Ieran012netil

6) Copyright

The right to reproduce photographic images for International Police Association purposes is assumed

The selectorsrsquo decision is final and no correspondence will entered into by the International Police Association

Whilst the International Police Association will exercise care in the handling of entries it regrets that it can accept no re-

sponsibility for loss or damage however caused

Submission of entries implies acceptance of these Rules

P A G E 1 8

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

IPA Canada

IYG

Infohellip

From 19 - 22 May Mai 2011

Please visit wwwipalu for all information and registrationBulletin drsquo in-

scription (before December 31 2010 avant 31Decembre 2010

International

IPA Luxembourg 50th Anniversary 50e Anniversaire

IPA LUXEMBOURG

84 Rue Adolphe Fisher

L - 1521 Luxembourg

The 2011 IYG will be hosted by IPA Ireland from July 24 - August 7 2011

16mdash17 years old and children grandchildren of an IPA member can apply

More info on wwwipairelandie and read additional info below regarding

IPA Canada selection process

International Police Association

Canadian Section

September 19 2010

Fellow Members

In 2011 the IPA International Youth Gathering will be held in Ireland A detailed explanation of the process to choose the

representatives from IPA Canada can be found in Appendix ―M of the IPA Canada Constitution It is summarized as fol-

lows

Please fill out the ―Application Form and send a copy of it along with a 500 word essay outlining why the applicant feels at-

tendance at the IYG would be beneficial to himher

(This essay will be written by the applicant) All of these documents are to be submitted along with a covering letter with

proof of the IPA membership of the applicantrsquos parent or grandparent and details of the parentrsquos or grandparentrsquos IPA in-

volvement

These documents will be sent to the Secretary General of IPA Canada

(10 Goodwood Road Brampton ON L6S 1C5) no later than midnight of December 31 2010

If more than two applicants are received then all application forms will be copied and forwarded to the selection committee

which will be comprised of the three National Vice Presidents

Selection criteria will include

(a) Age of the applicant

(b) Content and style of the essay submitted

(c) Length of the IPA service and dedication of the applicants parent or grandparent

(d) Applicants who have applied in the past and not been chosen or those who have not attended an IYG previously

Each successful applicant will receive a $10000 grant from IPA Canada and IPA Canada reserves the right to refuse applica-

tions if the selection committee feels the applicant is not a suitable candidate to represent Canada

If you have any further questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me

In Friendship

Marv Southcott

Secretary General

IPA Canada

IPA Ireland

13 Iona Drive

Glasnevin Dublin 9

Ireland

IPA Ireland hosting the 2011 Intern Youth Gathering

IPA Canada Travel Information

P A G E 1 9

Friendship weeks and Anniversaries

IPA Austria Region Carinthia Nassfeld Skiweek 2011 January 29 - Febr 5

httpwwwipaatphp-localcmszeigphp

titel=ipaehtm

IPA USA Texas 3rd Texas Friendship Cruise February 27 - March 6 2011

httpwwwipatexascomregistratonhtm

IPA New Zealand Friendship Week April 5 - 14 2011 httpwwwipaorgnzeventsindexhtm

IPA Slovenia celebrates itrsquos 20th Anniversary 21 - 24 April 2011

IPA Luxembourg celebrates itrsquos 50th Anniversary May 19 - 22 2011 httpwwwipaluv2

IPA Canada AGM 2011 London ON June 2 - 4 2011

IPA Canada 50th Anniversary and Friendship Week Tour Ontario June 4mdash13 2011

email secretaryipaca more info in this issue

IPA Scotland Ayrshire Branch 25th Anniversary and Friendship Week August 6 - 13 2011

Contact Jim NISBET jimaripaskycom http

wwwipascotlandnet

IPA USA Region 12 Friendship Cruise Oct 1mdash8 2011 region12ipa-usaorg

IPA USA NEC NDC meeting in Region 25 Metro Phoenix Arizona October 15 - 18 2011

httpwwwipa-usaorgeventshtml

Updated and complete information regarding the following events will be obtained via

National Travel Secretary Harry SUMMERTON (travelipaca or harlorsympaticoca) and

National Travel Secretary Assistant Guy BABIN (guybabinsympaticoca)

or by contacting your regional Travel Officer

ldquoThe world is a

book and those

who do not

travel only read

one pagerdquo

International Executive Meetings and Friendship weeks

September 20 - 25 2011 IEC Conference - IPA Romania More info at wwwiparomaniaro

September 4ndash 9 2012 World Conference - IPA Israel Friendship week to follow September 9 - 15 2012

with visits to Jerusalem Tel Aviv Dead See and Sea of Galilee

More info at wwwipa-israelorg

IPA - International Youth Gathering 2011 Ireland

The theme of the 2011 event is Green Country Green environment

July 24th - August 7th 2011 wwwipairelandie

Future IYG venues

2012 - IPA Czech Republic - more info to follow

2013 - IPA Switzerland - more info to follow

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Please share your copy of the IPA Canada newslet-

ter with other friends and members of Law En-

forcement Agencies

Membership forms can be filled out through

the national website of IPA Canada at wwwipaca

Membership dues are only $3000 per year

Please forward any submissions for the next IPA Canada newsletter

before January 15 2011 in MS Word format to the editor

vpwestipaca

Till next and enjoy Servo Per Amikeco

Barry Bos

Page 3: International Police Association - The Pointsman NAT. Newsletter Fall Edition 2010.pdf · farrow68@sympatico.ca REGION SIXTEEN President: Frank YAKIMCHUK 1209 Terence Bay Road

V O L 2 0 1 0 4 P A G E 3

At the time of this message I have just returned home from a five

week vacation It is now the end of September and the weather in

Ontario is cool and very comfortable Judy and I arrived home on

Sept 14 The first two weeks were spent with close IPA friends in

Kirkcaldy Scotland and in Cardiff Wales As always IPA friends

make you feel at home no matter where you are We then spent

two weeks on a Mediterranean cruise before heading to Paris France

for the IPA International Executive meetings It was my first time as

the delegate from Canada I must say that everyone was very cordial

and I enjoyed the experience I would at this time like to thank Peter

Seiersen (IPA Canada member from R-9) for being an observer at the

meetings at his own expense His company was greatly appreciated

Also Gus Nielsen of R-9 was at several of the formal functions Gus

is a retired RCMP officer and was there visiting some French friends

His presence in the red surge sure made me proud to be a Canadian

I did not have a police uniform to wear and his presence in uniform

at the opening ceremonies and again on Sept 11 (when we marched

up the Champs Elysees to the tomb of the unknown soldier at the

Arc de Triomphe) was greatly appreciated During the Sept 11

march it was quite a breath taking site to see uniformed police offi-cers from 57 Countries carrying their countries flags Also to be a

part of the procession was a very proud moment for all of us and a

thrill of a lifetime Once we were lined up at the Arc wreathes were

place at the eternal flame by International President Michael Od-

ysseos and by the US Sectionrsquos President Bob Killen

The actual meetings lasted 2 frac12 days with a wide range of discussions

Everything discussed was in a spirit of friendship and very well organ-

ized I will now mention a few of points that came out of these meet-

ings

The IPA membership count as of December 31 2009 is 385253

members

The International Youth Gathering in 2010 was held in Hungary and

was a success

The IYG in 2011 will be in Ireland from July 24 to August 7 2011

It was agreed to decrease the size of our old blue linen IPA passport

to the same size as the new plastic membership card used by several

Sections This will take place when the present stock of old blue

linen passports is used up (Presently there are 60000 in stock and it

is expected to take two years to deplete it)

The 2011 IEC meetings will be held in Romania from Sept 20 to 25

2011

The 2012 World Congress will be held in Israel from Sept 4 to 9

2012 with a Friendship week to follow from Sept 9 to 15 2012

The Republic of Muldova was officially made a Section within the

family of IPA

A letter of sincere thanks was received by all Sections from Section

Italy This was in response to the financial assistance they received

during the earthquake that struck Abruzzo last year

Also received were numerous flyers on upcoming Friendship weeks

I am sure that most of these will be found in this publication and

others to come

In closing I would like to say that I have taken over 1200 photorsquos of

this vacation and I am sure that some will appear in this issue So it

is time to try and sort them out I hope you all have had a good

summer and that your Fall will be enjoyable and safe

Servo Per Amikeco

Larry Sheppard President

IPA Canada

Message from the President

ldquoAs always

IPA Friends

make you feel

home helliphelliphellip

no matter

where you

arehelliprdquo

Larry Sheppard with his Russian friend Igor

Opening Ceremonies with Gus Nielsen centre

The Eternal Flame under the Arc de Triomphe

The March in Uniforms

Larry Sheppard

Pres IPA Canada

wwwPoliceHotelscom

Law Enforcement Discount on Hotels We have four family owned hotels in British Columbia Canada Penticton - Lakeside Re-

sort amp Casino Kelowna - Ramada Hotel Vernon - Best Western Lodge and Vancouver - Best Western Sands by the Sea The 911

rate is valid for serving and retired law enforcement officers as well as non-sworn staff Its our absolute lowest rate even lower than

government Please phone toll free 18006639400 for a quote or to book a room

Sgt Steve Gibson (Ret VPD) Sands Hotel - Vancouver BC

P A G E 4

IPA Region 5

Recruit Award

Presentations

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Thinking about spending some time in Arizona 12 price for IPA members

For Rent Newer 3 bedroom mainfloor condo Pool Hot tub Exercise room

WiFi Garage Patio and BBQ in Mesa Arizona

October to December 2010 Only $40000 week CAD

Cleaning fee $7500 US Security Dep $ 50000 CAD

January 3 - 15 2011helliphellip$90000 contact Gerry VERCAMMEN pres Region 5

wwwrentmyarizonacondocom wwwcoyotelandingcom gerryipatelusnet Ph 1-780-499 4958

Eaun FORBES his wife Sheena and their travelling friend Mar-

garet all from AberdeenScotland Region1 UK Section visited

Vancouver Island for 5 days during their visit to Western Can-

ada and were shown the sights around the Island as well as

meeting IPA members from the Region for a social evening

prior to their departure back to Vancouver and a visit to the

Okanogan Valley and trip on the Rocky Mountaineer Train to

Banff

IPA Region 13 (Vancouver Island)

Eaun Forbes IPA member from Aberdeen Scotland

visiting Len Watkins (Pres Reg 13)

On August 4 Phil Bailey and Gerry Vercammen

presented the IPA Recruit Award to Recruit Constable

Brian Griffith of Edmonton Police Service Recruit Train-

ing Class 118

A new International Police Museum opened itrsquos doors

in Pentildearanda de Duero (Spain)

The new museum exhibits more than 5000 police items 80 police uniforms on man-

nequins horses police badges caps and helmets and Police motorbikes from 230

countries of the world are here on display

When traveling through Europe plan a visit to this Spanish Police Museumhellip

You can watch some photos and find more information of this police museum on the

website

httpwwwmuseouniformespolicialescom

Emblem of the Cuerpo Nacional

de Policia (CNP) of Spain

P A G E 4

On October 25 2010 Region 5 president Gerry Vercam-

men and vice president (Inspector) Phil Bailey presented

the IPA recruit Award to Recruit Training Class 119 re-

cipient John Lawrence

P A G E 5

Sgt Mike HUNTER reporting helliphellip

ldquoMy trip to

Germany

was to sum

up in one

word

awesome ldquo

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

As mentioned earlier this year (Issue 20101) I introduced you to

Sgt Mike Hunter employed with the North Bay Police Service

(Ontario)

He is in charge of the Emergency Response Team Tactical Unit

and a member of the Ceremonial Color party

Mike is a member of IPA Region 2 and was awarded the Arthur

Troop Scholarship for 2010

He attended a policing course at IBZ Gimborn Castle in Germany

helliphellipbut let Mike talk about his experience

To start this off I would have to tell how I learned about the

Arthur Troop Scholarship Throughout my policing career I

have done and experienced many things I am very comfort-

able and competent with my duties and current position of

police sergeant I asked myself what challenges lay ahead for

me what new opportunities and experiences can I strive to

achieve It was in this thought that I decided International

policing was the way to go After a few clicks of the com-

puter mouse I found the International Police Association and

I was off to the races

With the encouragement of my Inspector of Operations and

support of Chief of Police and Police Services Board I sub-

mitted my application After a short wait I received a phone

call from Boyd Brown congratulating me on being a success-

ful candidate for the Arthur Troop Scholarship To say the

least I was stunned I had very little expectation of being

successful

My trip to Germany was to sum up in one word awesome

I have not travelled a lot in my life and career and this was

the opportunity of a life time This was such an amazing

experience both educationally and personally I am still di-

gesting everything First I have to thank a few people as

without their assistance my experience would not have been

as successful

The IPA for their assistance in processing and granting the

Arthur Troop Scholarship

Boyd Brown for the countless phone calls and connections

to get me to Germany

Johannes Holl shift supervisor for Koln police service and

IPA member who opened his home and gave me his time for

tours ride a longs and the best personal experience of Ger-

many anyone could ever ask for Johannes Holl and his fam-

ily made me feel like one of the family

Oliver Nolte Inspector with Koblenz police service who

provided me the hospitality and opportunity for ride-a-

longs tours and active participation in the police service

After a short 19 hour flight I touched down in KolnBonn

airport I connected with Johannes Holl and attended his

home and met his wonderful family The next day I went to

his station where I had a tour and met his platoon I was

then partnered with two officers and out on the road I

went The officerrsquos both spoke much better English than I

did German so we were able to communicate just fine

We went to several calls and I was able to see the officers

interaction with the public It was easy to see that people here

in Koln had a good rapport with and respect for the police

They were both professional and friendly with everyone I was

quick to realize no matter how far apart we are in distance

there is one thing that doesnrsquot change paperwork For every

action there is a reaction and that is paperwork

What I found extremely interesting is the shift schedule sys-

tem They operate what is called a pool system Four pla-

toons operate an early late and night shift The schedules are

posted a month in advance and each officer is responsible for

filling in the shifts heshe wishes to work for the next month

Each shift has a minimum number of officers required and each

officer must complete 41 hours of work per week

The officers are empowered with controlling their own work

schedules The work is performed around their personal life

and not the other way as is here in North America The work-

ers are much happier motivated and productive and have

higher job satisfaction Supervisors are forced to be more

interactive and involved in the work as a whole and not nar-

rowed down to a specific platoon The walls are torn down

between the differing shifts and everyone works as one big

team Best of all it seems to work

In Koblenz I met Oliver Nolte an inspector with the Wire Tap

and Surveillance unit Oliver arranged two full days of activi-

ties I had a tour of the Koblenz station and met several offi-

cers from different sections After which we headed out to

the River police unit I met the officer in charge and was given

a tour Then it was out onto the Rheine river The police

boat was only a few months old and had every possible gadget

imaginable on board It was incredible how well equipped and

trained the officers were We toured around the Rheine and

the Mosel rivers with picturesque statutes shorelines estates

castles and monuments But of course we were on duty so

pulling over boats checking licenses loads environmental and

safety requirements was all part of a dayrsquos work It was almost

like being pirates pulling up alongside these huge cargo boats

two officers would board the boat to do their checks We

then pulled back and waited to be called to pick them up again

Then it was onto the next police check What a beautiful way

to spend your time working I would transfer to it in a minute

IBZ Gimborn Castle Germany

P A G E 6

ldquoMost

definitely the

highlight of the

trip had to be

to the

Sparrows

Helicopter

unit ldquo

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

After the river police we headed right out to the Tactical

Unit This unit had taken over an old military complex

Here are a group of switched on policemen very skilled

equipped and trained I was very impressed with both the

officers and unit Officers hired for the tactical unit will do

the standard 3 year university training 3 years riot police

and then do an additional 3 years tactical training before

being assigned to the unit After completing all the training

the officer will routinely complete some 30 years in the unit

before being afforded the opportunity to move to other

units All officers have mandatory retirement at the age of

63 years The tactical unit averages 2-3 serious calls per

week They are extremely busy to the point where two

weeks prior to my visit they lost an officer during raid on an

outlaw biker house The officer was shot through a door

and died instantly It brings all too clearly the reality that our

job is dangerous and the worst can happen no matter how

well you are trained or equipped You could see the sadness

in the eyes of the officers as they told the details of the op-

eration

Once the day was done it was time for a castle tour Castle

Estle high up on the bluff overlooking the Rhein It was gor-

geous with a view that would stop your heart Then a walk

about around Koblenz showed the uniqueness of the streets

people shops pubs and buildings It was absolutely breath-

taking everywhere you looked a monuments statues and

churches Germany has gone to great lengths to preserve

the heritage of their land and done an outstanding job I was

also impressed with the people Everyone I met was friendly

and happy and more than willing to help me in spite of the

language barrier It was explained to me that Koblenz and

Koln are the green lung of Germany due to all the forests

and wilderness in the area which only adds to the beauty

The whole area and attitude is completely different to that in

Canada and something to be experienced Of course the

food and pubs certainly help the attraction to the area

The following day it was back to HQ with a tour of the Use

of Force range and training centre Interestingly enough the

training is very similar to our own in Canada with only subtle

differences In Germany only the tactical units are afforded

the use of a conducted energy weapon which is unfortunate

for the patrol officer However a unique piece of equipment

that patrol does have is the Kevlar blanket

It has recently been modified so is smaller lighter and easier

to handle The officers can use the blanket to assist in Kevlar

coverage if they are required to go into a dangerous situation

involving firearms As is everywhere the complaint is not

enough training time There were 11 trainers for some 2000

officers making this a very busy training section

I had the extreme fortune of a meeting with Chief of Police

Horst Eckhardt We spoke through a third party but I found

him to be very articulate intelligent and down to earth I was

very appreciative for the hour of time we spent together We

traded policing philosophies ideas and differences and as you

would expect I was very impressed Similarly I met and talked

with the Chief of Detectives I quickly realized the depth of

experience that leads the German polizei coupled with an abun-

dance of humor and generosity

Most definitely the highlight of the trip had to be to the Spar-

rows Helicopter unit After a brief power point presentation in

which I learned that all but 1 of the 16 states in Germany oper-

ate a helicopter unit This was very impressive considering that

Germany can fit three times inside the province of Ontario but

has a population of some 80 million people The unit works

with transportation of officers equipment as well as collects and

records evidence monitors traffic both on land and the rivers

The unit will assist with water drops for fire search and rescue

The helicopters have both Flir night vision capabilities and high

definition daylight cameras The Koblenz unit is one of the

quicker units and will operate one to two missions per day

There is no time for any general patrol they only respond to

missions What an impressive unit and my flight around

Koblenz was unbelievable The view from the air put a whole

new view on Germany from the comfortable seat of a new heli-

copter It doesnrsquot get any better than that

I returned to Troisdorf and the next day was off and running

with Johannes touring Koln Bonn Seigburg Konigswinter Al-

tenburg and Troisdorf If anyone every gets the chance to tour

in Germany with Johanness Holl jump at it I have to say he

would put any history teacher to shame if I can remember a

quarter of everything he told me I will be doing extremely well

We went to the Cathedral an awe inspiring historical building

Johannes Holl explains how it took 600 years to build which

tower was build first where the rocks came from and how they

were brought to the Cathedral

Our Class at IBZ Gimborn Castle

P A G E 7

ldquoI have never

learned so

much about

policing

geography

cultures

customs

language

and UN

policing in

just one

week before

ldquo

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

He can even show you the different styles which are de-

picted in the architecture The interesting details include

how the original sculpture made a replica of his naked wife

and placed it in a position with the gargoyles on the one

side of the Cathedral You would never pick that up in a

million years unless you knew the building inside and out

The normal viewing of the Cathedral would be approxi-

mately 45 minutes but not with Johannes Holl Two and a

half hours later and he has described all the stain glass win-

dows caskets pictures organ and artifacts in the whole

place After two and a half hour hours you feel like you

want to go through again and learn even more Pictures

well letrsquos just say I think I was up to about 250 pictures at

this point and had to recharge the batteries each night I

was walking on a stone path that was 2000 years old and

in a house that was older than Canada If you ever get the

chance please go to Germany and hope that Johannes Holl

has some free time to take you around You will not only

be appreciative of his warmth friendliness and generosity

but speechless regarding his knowledge of the area Some

of the fascinating places I saw include

St Michaels abbey Seigburg

Cathedral Koln

Estle Castle Koblenz

Bonn University formerly Bonn Castle Bonn

Beethovenrsquos birthplace Bonn

Dragonrsquos Rock Konigswinter

Drachenburg Castle Konigswinter

Altenburger Castle Altenburger

Bruhl Castle Bruhl

I had an amazing time visiting Koln and all the attractions

In addition my patrols and visit to the Headquarters Dis-

trict jail police training center (PTC) UN missions training

center communications center and command center were

extremely interesting

Well just when you think Germany doesnrsquot get any better

you arrive at Gimborn Castle Nestled in a secluded valley

approximately a half hour east of Koln you approach a

stunning castle with a small lake and immaculate landscape

The castle has been renovated but still keeps the historic

sense of the building The rooms you stay in are inside

the tower portion of the castle and each room has a

theme for a region of Germany

The whole training centre is gorgeous and picturesque

The course starts with brief history of the centre and infor-

mation on the specific course We then move to introduc-

tions of everyone It is then that I learn of the huge dynam-

ics in the course with officers from Cyprus SirLanka Hong

Kong The Netherlands Austria United Kingdom and all

over Germany In a most relaxing and comfortable ap-

proach the coordinator Antonius Rutting leads us into the

seminar with a variety of interesting and knowledgeable lec-

turers The topic of UN policing missions is of particular

interest for me as I am destined for a mission to Afghanistan

in January 2011 So I was glued to each lecturer with com-

plete interest The topics covered all aspects of UN mis-

sions from the selection process training mission parame-

ters deployment and return process and debriefing It left us

with a well rounded knowledge of UN police missions Many

officers on the course had been on missions and they freely

provided details of their experiences

I have never learned so much about policing geography

cultures customs language and UN policing in just one

week before It was amazing to see 30 officers bond so

quickly within the class By the second day everyone knew

each otherrsquos name and where they were from The whole

experience was very unique I would encourage more offi-

cers from Canada to get involved in the IPA and attend these

types of courses I will be singing the praises of my experi-

ence for years to come I already have plans to attend IBZ

Gimborn training center again in the future

I will also be doing my part to encourage officers to join the

IPA and part take in these types of opportunities This was

the experience of a life time and will be a great benefit to me

in my personal and professional life I have made friends and

colleagues for life some of which will be visiting in the near

future which I look forward to

A personal thanks to the IPA Boyd Brown Johannes Holl

and the Arthur Troop Scholarship for making this dream a

reality In closing I would like to say to any officer who may

read this what are you waiting for join the IPA and see the

world You wonrsquot regret it

Cheers

Servo per Amikeco

Mike Hunter

NBPS

During this period the road now known as Yesler Way was nicknamed Skid Road after the timber skidding down the hill to Henry

Yeslers sawmill This is considered a possible origin for the term which later entered the wider American vocabulary as Skid Row Like

much of the American West Seattle saw numerous conflicts between labor and management as well as ethnic tensions that culminated in

the anti-Chinese riots of 1885ndash1886[ This violence was caused by unemployed whites who determined to drive the Chinese from Seattle

(anti-Chinese riots also occurred in Tacoma) Martial law was declared and federal troops were brought in to put down the disorder

Nevertheless the economic success in the Seattle area was so great that when the Great Seattle fire of 1889 destroyed the central busi-

ness district a far grander city center rapidly emerged in its place Finance company Washington Mutual for example was founded in the

immediate wake of the fire However the Panic of 1893 hit Seattle hard

This boom was followed by the construction of a park system designed by the Olmsted brothers landscape architecture firm

The second and most dramatic boom and bust resulted from the Klondike Gold Rush which ended the depression that had begun with

the Panic of 1893 in a short time Seattle became a major transportation center On July 14 1897 the SS Portland docked with its famed

ton of gold and Seattle became the main transport and supply point for the miners in Alaska and the Yukon Those working men only

found lasting wealth in a few cases however it was Seattles business of clothing the miners and feeding them salmon that panned out in

the long run Along with Seattle other cities like Everett Tacoma Port Townsend Bremerton and Olympia all within Puget Sound be-

came competitors for exchange rather than mother-lodes for extraction of precious metals The boom lasted well into the early part of

the 20th century and funded many new Seattle companies and products In 1907 19-year-old James E Casey borrowed $100 from a

friend and founded the American Messenger Company (later UPS) Other Seattle companies founded during this period include Nord-

strom and Eddie Bauer[ The Gold Rush era culminated in the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition of 1909 which is largely responsible for

the layout of todays University of Washington campus

P A G E 8 V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Lhistoire des ldquosacs manquants bleurdquo en Belgique

Le voyage en Europe en 2010 drsquoun adheacuterent Canadien Peter Stewart

Peter et sa famille ont voyageacute sur Paris apregraves avoir passeacute une semaine agrave Bruges en Belgique Le train qui devait les

transporter srsquoest retrouveacute en panne et ils ont ducirc en prendre un autre pour rentrer agrave Paris Dans la confusion agrave savoir

ce qui ce passait et dans la hacircte de ne pas rater le prochain train sur une plateforme diffeacuterente ils ont laisseacute derriegravere

deux sacs en plastique bleu qui contenait les articles souvenir de leur fils

Les Stewart eacutetaient presque rendus agrave Bruxelles lorsqursquoils reacutealisegraverent leur oubli Peter parla avec le conducteur qui

teacuteleacutephona agrave Bruges On lrsquoinforma que les sacs avaient eacuteteacute localiseacutes et placeacutes au agrave la consigne des objets perdus Il teacuteleacute-

phone donc agrave Marc-Margy (Durant) preacutesident de lrsquoIPA Belgique expliquant lrsquoincident Marc-Margy lui dit qursquoil srsquoen oc-

cupait

Le preacutesident de lrsquoIPA Belgique teacuteleacutephona agrave un autre membre Bjorn de Deckere qui se rendit agrave la station de Bruges

reacutecupeacutera les sacs et demanda au conducteur du train suivant se rendant agrave Bruxelles de les prendre avec lui et que

Marc-Margy attendait

En route vers Bruxelles Peter reccedilut lrsquoappel du preacutesident de lrsquoIPA Belgique qui confirmait avoir les sacs Agrave sa grande

surprise le samedi Marc-Margy pris le train a fin de les lui remettre en personne

Peter et lui se rencontregraverent agrave la Gare du Nord agrave Paris Et comme le train du retour en Belgique ne devait repartir que deux heures plus tard ils prirent le chemin de lrsquoappartement des Stewart ougrave Marc-Margy fit la connaissance de

lrsquoeacutepouse de Peter et de ses deux fils Apregraves cette courte visite il prit le meacutetro en direction de la gare puis le train et

retourna chez lui

En plus drsquoavoir rendus les garccedilons heureux drsquoavoir reacutecupeacutereacute leurs souvenirs lrsquohistoire de cette aventure est devenue

un sujet de conversation de choix Lorsque nous racontons que les colis eacutetaient resteacutes sur le quai agrave Bruges les gens

eacutetaient peineacutes pour les enfants Mais crsquoest la faccedilon dont les articles ont eacuteteacute reacutecupeacutereacutes qui surprend le plus Tregraves peu de

personnes ont accegraves agrave une organisation comme lrsquoIPA Elle ne serait pas aussi extraordinaire sans ses membres et les

efforts qursquoils deacuteploient Tout ce que je souhaite est de pouvoir rendre la pareille agrave un membre IPA dans le futur

Je precircche probablement dans le deacutesert mais cet incident deacutemontre bien le genre drsquoorganisation et de ressource qursquoest

lrsquoIPA Peter est un nouvel adheacuterent et cet incident est un exemple eacuteloquent qui devrait faire en sorte que les membres

actuels encouragent leurs collegravegues policiers agrave joindre lrsquoIPA De telles aventures comme celle-lagrave se produisent de

temps agrave autres particuliegraverement lors de deacuteplacements agrave lrsquoeacutetranger et lorsqursquoon nrsquoest pas familier avec la langue et les

coutumes Crsquoest rassurant de savoir que lrsquoon peut appeler laquoun fregravereraquo lorsque neacutecessaire

Je sais qursquoil existe plusieurs organisations qui offrent du soutien professionnel agrave leurs membres mais je ne peux en

identifier une comme lrsquoIPA qui en regroupe unis grand nombre et qui possegravede autant de ressources que les policiers

actifs ou retraiteacutes Si un policier ne sait pas quoi faire dans certaines situations critiques je me demande qui le saura

Peter remercie tregraves sincegraverement Marc-Margy Durant Bjorn de Deckere et bien sucircr lrsquoIPA

Peter remercie

tregraves

sincegraverement

Marc-Margy

Durant Bjorn

de Deckere et

bien sucircr lrsquoIPA

During this period the road now known as Yesler Way was nicknamed Skid Road after the timber skidding down the hill to Henry

Yeslers sawmill This is considered a possible origin for the term which later entered the wider American vocabulary as Skid Row Like

much of the American West Seattle saw numerous conflicts between labor and management as well as ethnic tensions that culminated

in the anti-Chinese riots of 1885ndash1886[ This violence was caused by unemployed whites who determined to drive the Chinese from

Seattle (anti-Chinese riots also occurred in Tacoma) Martial law was declared and federal troops were brought in to put down the dis-

order Nevertheless the economic success in the Seattle area was so great that when the Great Seattle fire of 1889 destroyed the cen-

tral business district a far grander city center rapidly emerged in its place Finance company Washington Mutual for example was

founded in the immediate wake of the fire However the Panic of 1893 hit Seattle hard

This boom was followed by the construction of a park system designed by the Olmsted brothers landscape architecture firm

The second and most dramatic boom and bust resulted from the Klondike Gold Rush which ended the depression that had begun with

the Panic of 1893 in a short time Seattle became a major transportation center On July 14 1897 the SS Portland docked with its famed

ton of gold and Seattle became the main transport and supply point for the miners in Alaska and the Yukon Those working men only

found lasting wealth in a few cases however it was Seattles business of clothing the miners and feeding them salmon that panned out in

the long run Along with Seattle other cities like Everett Tacoma Port Townsend Bremerton and Olympia all within Puget Sound be-

came competitors for exchange rather than mother-lodes for extraction of precious metals The boom lasted well into the early part of

the 20th century and funded many new Seattle companies and products In 1907 19-year-old James E Casey borrowed $100 from a

friend and founded the American Messenger Company (later UPS) Other Seattle companies founded during this period include Nord-

strom and Eddie Bauer[ The Gold Rush era culminated in the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition of 1909 which is largely responsible for

the layout of todays University of Washington campus

P A G E 9

Peterrsquos most

profound

appreciation

goes out to

Marc-Margy

Durant and

Bjorn de

Deckere and

of course the

IPA

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Peter Stewart - Canadian Member Travelling in Europe - 2010

Peter and his family were travelling to Paris after spending a week in Bruges Belgium The train that they were scheduled to

take broke down so they had to switch to another train going to Paris In their confusion figuring out what was going on

and in a hurry to catch the new train on a different platform they inadvertently left two blue plastic shopping bags contain-

ing their sonrsquos souvenirs on the platform

The Stewartrsquos were half way to Brussels when they realize what had happened Peter spoke with the conductor who in

turned called Bruges and learned that the bags were found and placed in the stationrsquos Lost and Found Department He tele-

phoned Marc-Margy (Durant) (President of IPA Belgium) and explained what happened and Marc-Margy advised Peter to

leave it with him

The President of IPA Belgium called another IPA member Bjorn de Deckere who drove to the Bruges Station retrieved the bags and requested the conductor on the next train to Brussels to take bags where Marc-Margy would be waiting On their

way from Brussels to Paris Peter received a call from the IPA Belgium President stating that he had the bags To his aston-

ishment and surprise Marc-Margy boarded an afternoon train on Saturday to deliver the two bags in person

Peter met him at the Gare du Nord station in Paris Since the return train to Belgium would not be leaving for a couple of

hours they retired to the Stewartrsquos apartment in the city where Marc-Margy met Peterrsquos wife and their sons After their

brief visit Marc-Margy returned by metro the station and returned home

Besides making the boys happy by getting their souvenirs back but the way we got them back has turned into the best story

that anyone has heard of When he first told them that we had left the parcels on the platform in Bruges they immediately

felt sorry for the boysrsquo misfortune When I tell them how we got them back they were astounded Very few people have

access to such an organization as the IPA The IPA would not be as good an organization if it were not for the efforts that

members like you put into it I can only hope that I can be as accommodating to an IPA member in the future

This is probably like preaching to the choir but this incident demonstrates the kind of organization that the IPA is and what

a fabulous resource it can be Peter is a new member but this situation is a great example of why current members should

encourage fellow police officers to join the IPA Situation like this can and do arise from time to time especially when you

are out of the country and donrsquot know the language and ways of doing things It gives great peace of mind to be able to call

―brother to help out when needed

I know there are lots of organizations that extend professional courtesies to their members but I canrsquot think of many that

have members as resourceful as this one made of current and retired police officers If ―cops canrsquot figure out what to do

in most situations then not too many others will

Peterrsquos most profound appreciation goes out to Marc-Margy Durant and Bjorn de Deckere and of course the IPA

Fingerprinted in the Tundrahellip

by Georg Gruber IPA member from Austria

Wild and adventurous Alaska will always impress visitors from all over the world

even nowadays To visit Alaska is fantastic and unique the dimension of this

state brings the civilisation with all its technical achievements (which you also

encounter in Alaska) into a complete different aspect

Early July 2010 a group of IPA members and spouses started their voyage from

Tyrol from the Innsbruck and Salzburg airport and colleagues from the eastern

part of Austria departing from the Vienna airport to Frankfurt Here we boarded

the next flight via Greenland to Whitehorse Yukon ( a time difference of 9

hours) where we were welcomed in our hotel by IPA representative for the

Yukon Al Fedoriak Al welcomed us to Whitehorse and IPA Canada - Region 5

and we exchanged some gifts

From there we boarded our bus and traveled the Alaska Highway to Haynes Junc-

tion in the Kuane National Park Some of the group took a sightseeing tour with a

bush plane over the glaciers around Mount Logan (the highest mountain in Can-

ada)

Our tour continued over the Glenn Highway enjoying the countless rivers lakes

and glaciers at the impressive Wrangell ndash St Elias National Park and via the

Richardson Highway we turned south in the direction of the Pacific Coast

Al Fedoriak (Region 5) and

Georg Gruber (right) exchange gifts

In Whitehorse (YUKON)

helliphellipwhere we

were

welcomed by

IPA

representative

Al Fedoriak

The story of the missing ldquoBlue Bagsrdquo in Belgium

P A G E 1 0

Here we

were

welcomed

by a

breathtaking

landscape

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Valdez has also the nickname of ―Little Switzerland because of its alpine surroundings However itrsquos generally known as the

spot where the Trans oil Alaska Pipe Line ends and where the big oil tankers are loaded From here we continued out trip

to Prince William Sound

We passed the calving glaciers of which the Columbia Icefield was one of the most spectacular of all and followed our

route close to the Pacific Coast Alaskarsquos largest city Anchorage gave us a chance to get acquainted and do some sightseeing

in our free time This city lies at the same degree of latitude as Stockholm and St Petersburg Here were many interesting

spots to discover Lake Hood with Lake Spenard the largest airfield for hydroplanes We also visited the Matanuska Valley

as well as the main town of Palmer

Via the George Parks Highway we traveled north towards Denali Nat Park Here we were welcomed by a breathtaking

landscape of a constantly changing panorama glaciers in the distance and beaver dams in the nearby rivers It was without

question the scenic climax of our tour In the early hours we started our Denali Wildlife Tour with a shuttle bus driving

into one of North Americarsquos most worth seeing landscapes Again on the George Parks Highway we made a stop in Ne-

nana where we visited the Alaska Railway Museum after which we reached Fairbanks in the afternoon We continued our

travels via the Top of the World Highway and crossed the border between Canada and the USA at the most northern

border crossing Little Cold Creek After the border formalities and the necessary fingerprinting we continued enjoying the

indescribable view Mountains rivers valleys and forest as far the eye could reach In the afternoon we crossed the Yukon

river by ferry and reached Dawson City Here we visited the Bonanza Creek the Jack London Cabin the Midnight Dome

and the Golddiggers Museum A visit to the Diamond Tooth Gertie and the Casino with Can-Can girls was on the evening

program Via the Klondike Highway the tour returned to Whitehorse Our return flight to Frankfurt continuing to Inns-

bruck Salzburg and Vienna was as always perfectly organized All travel participants look already forward to the 2011 Japan

trip

Interested in traveling and visit IPA - members worldwide

Go to wwwipa-iacorghouseshelliphellip

IPA now has over 60 properties word wide where members can stay in reasonable priced accommodations

The IPA Houses are currently available in 21 countries worldwide

The idea behind IPA houses originated in Germany and followed on from the founding of IBZ Castle Gimborn in 1969

Today there are IPA Houses across the globe from Australia to South Africa Israel to the United Kingdom - the con-

cept is still developing with more Houses being opened each year like the new IPA house in Malaga Spain and

Clonard Village in Ireland

Several IPA members have accommodation available in their home or rental at very reasonable cost

When visiting our national website at wwwipaca you find more useful information at

Traveler Advice Articles like tips for IPA members when traveling tips plan ahead home hosting etc

Furthermore you always can contact our National Travel Secretary Harry SUMMERTON at travelipaca

as well as the IPA Canada Assistant National Travel Secretary Guy BABIN at guybabinsympaticoca

More information about IPA Friendship weeks Anniversaries Tours or special events you will find on the last two pages

of this edition

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

P A G E 1 1

Come Join IPA Canada in celebrating itrsquos 50th Anniversary

June 4mdashJune 13 2011

IPA Canada is proud to offer you the opportunity to visit all that Ontario has to offer

We are inviting you to a 10-day tour which includes visits to London (home of our founder) experience dinner

overlooking the natural beauty of Niagara Falls and see the sites of Toronto (the capital city of Ontario)

All these sights and more along with the warm hospitality of Canada awaits you

The tour begins on Saturday June 4 2011 following the IPA Canada AGM in London ON and concludes on

Tuesday June 14 2011 in Toronto ON

The cost for this all inclusive tour is only

$1900 CAD per person based on double occupancy or $2400 CAD per person single occupancy

The tour is only open to the first 54 people who register

We hope to see you there

For further information and registration forms contact

Larry Sheppard

179 Great Oak Trail

Binbrook Ontario L0R 1C0

Ph 1 (289) 286 0141

Email cop300mountaincablenet

Day 1 Saturday June 4

Our guests will be greeted at the airport and transported to the Hilton Hotel in London ON where registration will continue

throughout the day In the evening we attend dinner and closing reception of the IPA Canada Annual General Meeting and

the start of the IPA Canada 50th Anniversary Celebrations It is an opportunity to mix with the IPA Canada delegates and

fellow tour guests

Day 2 Sunday June 5

Morning free early afternoon a tour of the London Police Station Dinner will be a barbeque at the London Police Associa-

tion Evening free

Day 3 Monday June 6

We board a bus for a drive and tour of the Ontario Police College where lunch will be served Drive and shop at St Jacobs

and Elmira (Mennonite Country) Dinner will be served at the Waterloo Police Association Hall

Day 4 Tuesday June 7

We depart at 1000 am aboard a double decker bus for a tour of London Tour of the Labattrsquos Brewery with lunch included

Dinner served at a local establishment

Day 5 Wednesday June 8

We board the bus and head for Niagara Falls En route we stop at Hernder Estates Wineries for lunch and a wine tour

At 200 PM we arrive at the Oakes hotel overlooking Niagara Falls Diner is served at the Skylon Tower overlooking the

Niagara Falls The evening is free to do as you please

Day 6 Thursday June 9

At 930 AM we board a double decker bus for Niagara-onndashthe-Lake for some walking and shopping At noon you will return back to the hotel The rest of the day is free You will be given lunch money and a coupon book (This coupon book includes

free transportation around Niagara Falls and free or discounted entrance to many of the attractions that Niagara Falls has to

offer) At 530 PM we must be back at the hotel to board the bus to go for dinner at Bettyrsquos restaurant

Day 7 Friday June 10

This will be a free day to explore more of Niagara Falls using your coupon book or just relax We have to be back at the hotel

and on the bus at 530 PM to go to the famous ―Oh Canada Eh show We should return to the hotel by 10 PM

Day 8 Saturday June 11

Today we board the bus and head for Toronto At 11 AM we visit the Halton Railway exhibit and have a barbeque lunch We

arrive at the Novotel Hotel in downtown Toronto at approx 230 PM Dinner will be on your own with numerous restau-

rants in the area (You will be given dinner money)

Day 9 Sunday June 12

We leave the hotel to board the bus to Midland and take a boat cruise with lunch included Visit an authentic 17th Century

Jesuit Missionary settlement and martyr shrine Return to Toronto for dinner and evening on your own

Day 10 Monday June 13

See some of the sights of Toronto (CN Tower Hockey Hall of Fame Royal Ontario Museum etc)

Closing Gala Dinner at the hotel

Day 11 Tuesday June 14

Departures we hope you have enjoyed your visit to Canada and will come back very soon We have vouchers available to

you you can use for transport from the hotel to the Toronto International Airport If anyone wishes to extend their stay the

hotel has rooms available (These rooms must be booked at time of registration)

IPA CANADA 50th ANNIVERSARY Tour ITINARARY

P A G E 1 2

More China adventures by Brian N COX V O L 2 0 1 0 4

In Beijing and Shanghai you will see foreigners every-

where but here in Chongqing I would estimate that 95

of the time I leave our condo I never see another for-

eigner (Naturally I have got used to people staring at

me) Although there are many more Americans Brits

and probably Aussies than Canadians here coinciden-

tally the last four of the last five foreigners I ran into

here in Chongqing were Canadians Three were expats

living here and one was visiting his daughter who worked

in China I was sitting on a bench in a shopping area

while Gong Pei bargained in a nearby store when the

man visiting his daughter sat beside me It turned out he

was from Regina and two RCMP members were his best

friends Bill Logan and Tom Light I not only knew both

of them Tom Light was my boss when I was on Winni-

peg Drug Squad Talk about a small world Unfortu-

nately Bill Logan has passed away and Tom Light had a

serious stroke and has been confined to a wheelchair for

the past two years I was very surprised about Tom as

he always seemed to be a fit and healthy individual and never looked overweight when I knew him Apparently

the stroke occurred while he was out hunting with the

visitor from Regina that I was talking to I am only pro-

viding this detail because I know a lot of people reading

China Adventures are ex-RCMP and new both Logan

and Light

Apparently the biggest group of buyers of high-end

houses in London England are mainland Chinese Unlike

the wealthy groups that preceded them the Russians and

Saudis the Chinese are not buying the houses to live in

but as an investment they prefer to remain living in

China According to the New York Times London real

estate companies are desperate to hire Mandarin speak-

ing employees

I saw some beautiful SpringFall jackets on sale here for

$15 about $100 cheaper than they would cost in Can-

ada but unfortunately I am too big and fat to buy

clothes in Chongqing Due to the large number of for-

eigners living in Beijing and Shanghai (about 140000 in

each of these cities I have been told) large size clothes

should be no problem to find Here they are very rare

One of the many things I will miss about China is the

service I didnrsquot realize how poor service was in Canada

until I had something to compare it to A restaurant that

would have five waiterswaitresses in Canada would have

fifteen to twenty here Instead of the four or five em-

ployees on each floor of a Canadian department store

all disguised in street clothes so you donrsquot know they

work there in Chongqing there would be at least one-

hundred employees on every floor all wearing uniforms

If you need something from a nearby store or restaurant

you just phone them and they will deliver it to your door

at no charge God Irsquom going to miss this

The other day when we were downtown there was a

small anti-Japanese rally protesting the seizure of a Chi-

nese fishing boat and the imprisonment of its captain by the Japanese near a group of islands claimed by both

countries

The government in Beijing is on television every day protesting

this action by the Japanese and promising ―dire consequences

if the captain is not released Today there was a big rally in

Jeifangbei with flags waving and choirs singing a song bout re-

leasing the captain Gong Pei says many people are calling for

war upon Japan Anti-Japanese feelings are very strong here in

China as the atrocities committed by the Japanese during

WW2 are still front and centre in their minds Ironically

young Japanese know nothing about this because Japanese war

crimes have been removed from Japanese history books I

realize that the USA is an ally of Japan but I think that China

has no fear of the American military whatsoever I canrsquot be

sure but I suspect both governments will keep things in per-

spective China and Japan are important trading partners now

in fact China is Japanrsquos second biggest trading partner

Chinarsquos transition from an agricultural society to an urban

society is progressing at an astounding pace An article in the

Globe amp Mail recently said that China now has sixty cities with

populations over one million but by 2025 there will be 220 cities with populations exceeding one million Currently

Chinarsquos urban population is 633 million but by 2030 the urban

population will be one billion When this happens who is

going to be growing the food for 13 billion plus people To

be classified as a medium-size city in China the population

must exceed seven million By this standard there would be

very few medium size cities in the US and Canada

Brian Cox

Chongqing China

briancoxvip163com

Brian Cox

Ret Cpl

RCMP

and a member

of Region 14

returned to

Canada

We look for-

ward (if possi-

ble) to hear

more about his

China Adven-

tureshellip

Time to meet Brian and Gong Pei

Liberation Square in Chongqing China

P A G E 1 3

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Thousands of peace and police officers from across Canada participated on Sunday September 26 2010 in Ottawa in the

annual ceremonies remembering those who have died in the line of duty

Thousands of police and peace officers from across Canada gathered on Parliament Hill to honour seven fellow peace offi-

cers slain in the line of duty over the past year

The dayrsquos ceremony began at 9 am in a light drizzle as officers read aloud the names of each of the 771 police and peace

officers who have died on-duty over the years Six to eight officers a year have died in Canada over the last 23 years

The ceremony culminated in a march to Parliament Hill where they were greeted by dignitaries and the general public

In 1998 the federal government proclaimed the last Sunday in September as Police and Peace Officersrsquo National Memorial

Day

The names that will be added to the glass monuments of the Canadian Police Memorial Pavilion located behind Parliament

Hill include

RCMP Constable Chelsey Robinson died June 21 2010

OPP Constable Vu Pham died March 8 2010

Peel Regional Police Constable A James Ochakovsky died March 2 2010

RCMP Chief Superintendent Douglas E Coate died - January 16 2010

RCMP Sergeant Mark Gallagher died Jan 12 2010

Ottawa Police Constable I Eric Czapnik ndash Dec 29 2009

Leacutevis Police Service Constable Meacutelanie Roy died Sept 7 2009

Peace and police officers honoured in annual tribute in Ottawa

On Sunday September 13 2010 four fallen RCMP officers were added to the Cenotaph Honour Roll and Memorial Wall

during the RCMP National Memorial Service held at Depot Division in Regina

The four fallen officers were added to the 222 brave men and women who have served Canada as Royal Canadian Mounted

Police since 1876 Commissioner William JS Elliot said during the event It is my hope that the family and friends of our

fallen comrades will find some solace in the knowledge that their loved ones sacrifices will always be remembered by their

extended RCMP family

We are mindful of the tragic death of Constable Michael Potvin who lost his life while on duty in Mayo Yukon on July 13

2010 Mike and his family remain in our thoughts and prayers Constable Potvinrsquos service and sacrifice will be officially recog-

nized at our 2011 National Memorial Service

Constable Norman Harry Atkins died on July 8 1995 when he was involved in a police car collision near Finnegans Hill New

Brunswick Constable Chelsey Alice Robinson died on June 21 2010 as the result of a two vehicle collision while on patrol in

Stony Plain Alberta Sergeant Mark Charles Gallagher and Chief Superintendent Douglas Edward Coates died as a result of a

massive earthquake in January 2010 while serving on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti

The Memorial Service was attended by those close to the fallen members and Canadian leaders veterans cadets and RCMP

from across Canada The Depot has been the location of the annual Memorial Service since the mid-1930s

RCMP honour fallen members at National Memorial Service

at Depot Division in Regina

P A G E 1 4

Shoulder flash

Sri Lanka Police

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

There were 3500

- 4000 wild

elephants on the

islandhelliphellip

IPA - SRI LANKA

FRIENDSHIP WEEK

15-25 AUGUST 2010 George and Mary Frid long time IPA members with two Mount

Hope friends started our adventure August 5th flying ETIHAD

Airways from Pearson for a fourteen hour flight to Abu Dhabi in

the United Arab Emirates

Arrived at 800 pm the following day driven to the recently opened

five star Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Hotel Spent three days touring a

visit to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque sixth largest in the world

opened during Ramadan in 2007 The Mosque was built at a cost

of 2 billion USD and is still being added to Can accommodate

41000 worshippers at one time contains the worlds largest chan-

delier at 9 tonnes and carpet woven in Iran over two years at a cost

of 2 million USD Mary was obliged to wear a provided freshly

laundered abaya and the men a dishdada (long cotton garment) no

shoes Went on a desert sand dune bashing harrowing ride in jeep

type vehicles ending at a camel farm and oasis for dinner and belly

dancing entertainment

On the 9th driven to Dubai where we stayed at the Fairmont in the centre of the City Took bus tours shopped in the

souks sailed on an Arab dhow and the final of the fourth day had to forego a pass to the worlds tallest building for an

invitation to have drinks in the lounge of Burj Al Arab reputed to be the only seven star hotel in the world Entry is by

pre registration no sight seers The drink menu included a vintage cognac sprinkled with gold dust at $2000 Cdn per

drink so we opted for Beefeater gin amp tonic at $300 Cdn for four drinks

On the 13th flew from Abu Dhabi for a four hour flight to Colombo Sri Lanka where we were met by IPA reps driven

to the Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel registered and received a gift package of two different monogrammed golf shirts can-

vas shoulder bag and boxes of tea for each person Eighty-one registrants from Australia Canada Great Britain Swit-

zerland Germany Luxembourg Hungary Italy Hong Kong Portugal and Slovakia

During the eleven day trip stayed at eight high end hotels served three meals daily several cocktail receptions and after-

noon teas There were two exceptional dinners of note The first was in Colombo at the Senior Police Officers Mess a large villa type complex heavily guarded by police personnel because of the recent Tamil conflict The national police

band was in attendance male dancers in traditional island dress female dancers in beautiful coloured attire all serving

police officers of which there are 80000 on the island of 19 million predominantly Hindus and Buddhists with about 13

Tamils originally brought from India to work the tea plantations

The second held on the 22nd at the Hotel Cinnamon Grand where the honoured guest was the Inspector General of

Police (chief or commissioner) A representative from each country was selected to sit at the head table and were pre-

sented with a jewel type box containing a beautiful anodized brass and chrome finished oblong plaque embossed in col-

ours with the Sri Lanka and police flags crests and suitable inscriptions obviously manufactured at considerable expense

During the cross island tour traveled in two new highway cruiser buses plus two mini buses for luggage and supplies

Escorted the entire trip by a police superintendent and a cruiser vehicle with three police officers Approaching every

town met by police vehicles including motorcycle with two officers on a solo machine The escorts were necessary to

get through towns crammed with trucks busses and motorized rickshaws by the hundreds and protection from mili-

tant Tamils not entirely subdued In the cities and towns near former Tamil enclaves there is a military presence with

sand bagged bunkers at all key points and several check points on roadways

The tour included visit to an elephant sanctuary two game preserves with elephants water buffalo leopards mongoose

etc Hindu and Buddhist temples and a three hour long Hindu parade pageant of drum bands all in traditional dress and

65 adorned elephants There were many other sites too numerous to mention

Of interest there are 3500-4000 wild elephants on the island and on average 100 persons are killed by the beasts annu-

ally And 100 species of snakes of which four are venomous on average 600 persons die annually from snake bite

In summary the Sri Lanka IPA Police and Justice Ministry are to be commended for their effort in providing what was to

us a most outstanding friendship gathering I questioned one host how the IPA could provide so much in the way of

hotels meals numerous gifts etc at such an economical price and was informed it was highly subsidized by banks and

business firms

August 15 2010

Welcome Dinner in the Senior Police Officers

Mess in Colombo Sri Lanka

Dancers and members of the band are all serving

police officers

P A G E 1 5

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

The final day ended after noon lunch and we were destined for a two hour drive to Colombo where we would shop and

lounge around a hotel lobby until a late evening ride to the airport for a 430 am flight The superintendent with our tour

and his wife a retired nurse learning of our plight invited our four to their home for dinner which we accepted met their

family and enjoyed immensely their hospitality Later the superintendent donned his uniform and we were driven to the

airport in a mini bus and he cleared the way through police check points and detailed an inspector at the airport to steer us

through the throngs of people

The Sri Lanka IPA gathering was far beyond our expectations and the standard set will be difficult for others to follow A

most memorable adventure

August 22 2010 - Hotel

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Dinner hosted by

IPA Dr Mahinda Balasuriya

Inspector General for the

80000 member Sri Lanka

Police presenting a beautiful

engraved metal plaque to

Georg Frid representing

IPA Canada

Nouvelles de la reacutegion 15 News from Region 15

LE CLUB ROTARY ET LrsquoIPA

MONTEacuteREacuteGIE FONT DES

HEUREUX Crsquoest agrave la demande du membre ami Robert Bou-

langer Gouverneur du Club Rotary

International district 7790 que bureau de direc-

tion a formuleacute une recommendation agrave lrsquoeffet que

soit remis un don de cet organisme au Service

des incendies de Cowansville pour lrsquoachat drsquoun

deacutefibrillateur cardiaque

Le 20 juin dernier Roger Lecours chef des opeacuterations du

SSIC a reccedilu le chegraveque de 3000 $ des mains de Robert Bou-

langer et de Reba Lovrien preacutesidente du Fellowship

Veacutehicules reacutecreacuteatifs du Club Rotary (Newport Oregon) en

preacutesence de Christian Parent vice-preacutesident et Denis

Bourcier secreacutetaire de lrsquoIPA Monteacutereacutegie

Et le 4 octobre avait lieu une journeacutee portes ouvertes du

Service drsquoincendie de Cowansville ougrave fut preacutesenteacute au grand

public le deacutefibrillateur installeacute dans lrsquouniteacute drsquourgence Plu-sieurs membres du bureau de direction assistegraverent agrave lrsquoeacuteveacutene-

ment

Ce don est ducirc agrave lrsquoinitiative de Denis Bourcier secreacutetaire de

lrsquoIPA Monteacutereacutegie et ex-conseiller municipal et reacutesident de

Cowansville

THE ROTARY CLUB AND IPA RE-

GION 15 GOODWILL PARTNERS

At the request of Robert Boulanger Rotary Club

International Governor District 7790 and Friend

of R15 its executives recommended that an avail-

able donation from the Rotary be granted to the

Cowansville Fire department to equip their emer-

gency unit with a cardiac defibrillator

On June 20 Roger Lecours Chief operating officer

at the SSIC received the $3000 cheque from Robert Bou-

langer and Reba Lovrien President Fellowship Recreation

Vehicles Rotary International (Newport Oregon) whilst

attending the Rotaryrsquos international convention held in

Montreal Vice President Christian Parent and Secretary

Denis Bourcier attended the event

On October 4 the Cowansville Fire Department held an

open house event and introduced the defibrillator to the

general public Many members of IPA Region 15 Executive

bureau were in attendance

This donation was made possible thanks to Denis Bourcier

R15 Secretary and former Cowansville City councillor

IPA

Monteacutereacutegie

P A G E 1 6

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

REGION 15 GOLF TOURNEMENT

On September 13th some 28 golfers were ready for the

outing in spite of a cloudy sky and enjoyed great golfing

at Candiac Golf Club Later on 24 guests joined them

and were treated to a delicious BBQ Raymond Malboeuf succeeded in putting his golf ball closest

to the hole and was awarded the SGB trophy

All attendees went home with a souvenir thanks to generous

sponsors

Congratulations to the organizer of the event Jean-Louis

Cabana

LA JOURNEacuteE DE GOLF Le 13 septembre quelque 28 golfeurs ont braveacute la tempera-

ture incertaine et 24 inviteacutes se sont joints agrave eux pour

deacuteguster un succulent BBQ en soireacutee Ray-

mond Malboeuf srsquoest meacuteriteacute un tropheacutee SGB pour la balle la

plus pregraves du trou

Tous sont partis avec un souvenir offert par de geacuteneacutereux

commanditaires

Bravo agrave lrsquoorganisateur Jean-Louis Cabana

DERNIEgraveRE HEURE - jeudi dernier le souper du preacutesident

Nadeau fut un eacutenorme succegraves 45 personnes se sont bien

amuseacutees et le confeacuterencier ex-GRC Yvon Thibault fut passion-

nant avec son reacutecit du Chacircteau de Bauharnois et la petite histoire

du Queacutebec Un livre agrave se procurer sans faute et un eacuteveacutenement agrave

renouveler

Noubliez pas notre rencontre mensuel 5 7 ce jeudi 28 oc-

tobre chez CARMINE Place Portobello agrave Brossard Possibiliteacute

dobtenir votre timbre 2011 sur place

ASSEMBLEacuteE ANNUELLE le 25 novembre chez Barbies preacutedeacute-

ceacutee dun 5 7 Noubliez pas dapporter votre passeport Pos-

sibiliteacute dacqueacuterir votre timbre 2011 sur place SVP confirmer

votre preacutesence aupregraves du secreacutetaire Denis

Bourcier jdbovideotronca

PARTY DE NOEumlL le vendredi 3 deacutecembre 18h chez Oeuf

Xceptionnel au 130 St-Pierre agrave Saint-Constant (Reacuteservations

requises aupregraves de Christian Parent

parentchristiansympaticoca

VISITE DU PREacuteSIDENT NATIONAL LARRY SHEPPARD Sou-

per en sa compagnie et son eacutepouse le 11 deacutecembre agrave 18h agrave la

Casa Grecque 8245 boul Taschereau Vous ecirctes cordialement

inviteacutes agrave vous joindre agrave nous SVP confirmer votre preacutesence

aupregraves de Denis Nadeau denisnadohotmailcom

The First PRESIDENTS DINNER on Thursday Oct 21 2010

was a huge success with 45 members and friends attending

the event Former RCMP officer and author Yvon Thibault

unravelled the story that led him to writing Le Chacircteau de

Bauharnois a love story between a Frenchman and an English-

woman set in the 1837-38 Rebellion in Quebec A must read

book

HAPPY HOUR October 29 at CARMINE Place Portobello agrave

Brossard Your 2011 stamps will be available

AGM November 25 at Barbies preceded by a Happy Hour

Dont forget your passport Elections will take place and your

2011 stamps will be available Please confirm your attend-

ing with Secretary Denis Bourcier jdbovideotronca

CHRISTMAS PARTY Friday December 3rd at 600 PM at the

popular venue Oeuf Xceptionnel 130 St-Pierre St in St Con-

stant Entertainment and dancing with Bob Roberges music

Region 8 President (Reservation mandatory Please con-

tact Christian Parent parentchristiansympaticoca)

NATIONAL PRESIDENT LARRY SHEPPARDS VISIT Come

and join us for dinner with Larry and wife on December 11th

at 600 PM at Casa Grecque 8245 Taschereau Boulevard in

Brossard Please confirm your attending with Denis Nadeau

denisnadohotmailcom

P A G E 1 7 V O L 2 0 1 0 4

International Police Association

International Photography Competition 2011

Hosted by the Israel Section on behalf of the

International Cultural Commission of the International Police Association

GENERAL CATEGORY FOR AWARDS

Open Category a) Any photographic subject or topic

Subject Category b) Police at work

A prize of CHF400 will be awarded to the overall winner CHF300 will be given to the winner of each Category with sec-

ond and third placing awards

SELECTORS Teaching staff of the Hadassah College of Photography in Jerusalem

CALENDAR Last Date for Entries 02 June 2011

Selection 12 June 2011

Notification Sent by 16 July 2011

First Showing 37th IEC Conference in Romania A total of 50 images will be selected and will be

sent to Romania for mounting and hanging for an International Exhibition The pho-

tographs will be offered to other sections for holding a similar exhibition Each sec-

tion will have a DVD with the best 50 images

R U L E S

1) The competition is open to all members of the International Police Association

2) There will be no limit on the number of images per person

3) Prizes will be awarded as stated and presented at the 37th IEC meeting in Romania

4) Photographs are to be Forwarded on computer disc with a non-compressed file size of at least 2 megapixels that

will allow for a 20x30 cm (8x12 inches) print to be printed from the disc Included will be the name and address of the au-

thor title of the photograph and a brief description of the image

The discs will not be returned to senders

5) Entries are to be posted to

Dr Eran Israel

IPA ISRAEL

Sherit Israel st 37

Tel Aviv 68165

ISRAEL

Notification that the entry has been posted is to be e-mailed to Eran Israel Ieran012netil

6) Copyright

The right to reproduce photographic images for International Police Association purposes is assumed

The selectorsrsquo decision is final and no correspondence will entered into by the International Police Association

Whilst the International Police Association will exercise care in the handling of entries it regrets that it can accept no re-

sponsibility for loss or damage however caused

Submission of entries implies acceptance of these Rules

P A G E 1 8

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

IPA Canada

IYG

Infohellip

From 19 - 22 May Mai 2011

Please visit wwwipalu for all information and registrationBulletin drsquo in-

scription (before December 31 2010 avant 31Decembre 2010

International

IPA Luxembourg 50th Anniversary 50e Anniversaire

IPA LUXEMBOURG

84 Rue Adolphe Fisher

L - 1521 Luxembourg

The 2011 IYG will be hosted by IPA Ireland from July 24 - August 7 2011

16mdash17 years old and children grandchildren of an IPA member can apply

More info on wwwipairelandie and read additional info below regarding

IPA Canada selection process

International Police Association

Canadian Section

September 19 2010

Fellow Members

In 2011 the IPA International Youth Gathering will be held in Ireland A detailed explanation of the process to choose the

representatives from IPA Canada can be found in Appendix ―M of the IPA Canada Constitution It is summarized as fol-

lows

Please fill out the ―Application Form and send a copy of it along with a 500 word essay outlining why the applicant feels at-

tendance at the IYG would be beneficial to himher

(This essay will be written by the applicant) All of these documents are to be submitted along with a covering letter with

proof of the IPA membership of the applicantrsquos parent or grandparent and details of the parentrsquos or grandparentrsquos IPA in-

volvement

These documents will be sent to the Secretary General of IPA Canada

(10 Goodwood Road Brampton ON L6S 1C5) no later than midnight of December 31 2010

If more than two applicants are received then all application forms will be copied and forwarded to the selection committee

which will be comprised of the three National Vice Presidents

Selection criteria will include

(a) Age of the applicant

(b) Content and style of the essay submitted

(c) Length of the IPA service and dedication of the applicants parent or grandparent

(d) Applicants who have applied in the past and not been chosen or those who have not attended an IYG previously

Each successful applicant will receive a $10000 grant from IPA Canada and IPA Canada reserves the right to refuse applica-

tions if the selection committee feels the applicant is not a suitable candidate to represent Canada

If you have any further questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me

In Friendship

Marv Southcott

Secretary General

IPA Canada

IPA Ireland

13 Iona Drive

Glasnevin Dublin 9

Ireland

IPA Ireland hosting the 2011 Intern Youth Gathering

IPA Canada Travel Information

P A G E 1 9

Friendship weeks and Anniversaries

IPA Austria Region Carinthia Nassfeld Skiweek 2011 January 29 - Febr 5

httpwwwipaatphp-localcmszeigphp

titel=ipaehtm

IPA USA Texas 3rd Texas Friendship Cruise February 27 - March 6 2011

httpwwwipatexascomregistratonhtm

IPA New Zealand Friendship Week April 5 - 14 2011 httpwwwipaorgnzeventsindexhtm

IPA Slovenia celebrates itrsquos 20th Anniversary 21 - 24 April 2011

IPA Luxembourg celebrates itrsquos 50th Anniversary May 19 - 22 2011 httpwwwipaluv2

IPA Canada AGM 2011 London ON June 2 - 4 2011

IPA Canada 50th Anniversary and Friendship Week Tour Ontario June 4mdash13 2011

email secretaryipaca more info in this issue

IPA Scotland Ayrshire Branch 25th Anniversary and Friendship Week August 6 - 13 2011

Contact Jim NISBET jimaripaskycom http

wwwipascotlandnet

IPA USA Region 12 Friendship Cruise Oct 1mdash8 2011 region12ipa-usaorg

IPA USA NEC NDC meeting in Region 25 Metro Phoenix Arizona October 15 - 18 2011

httpwwwipa-usaorgeventshtml

Updated and complete information regarding the following events will be obtained via

National Travel Secretary Harry SUMMERTON (travelipaca or harlorsympaticoca) and

National Travel Secretary Assistant Guy BABIN (guybabinsympaticoca)

or by contacting your regional Travel Officer

ldquoThe world is a

book and those

who do not

travel only read

one pagerdquo

International Executive Meetings and Friendship weeks

September 20 - 25 2011 IEC Conference - IPA Romania More info at wwwiparomaniaro

September 4ndash 9 2012 World Conference - IPA Israel Friendship week to follow September 9 - 15 2012

with visits to Jerusalem Tel Aviv Dead See and Sea of Galilee

More info at wwwipa-israelorg

IPA - International Youth Gathering 2011 Ireland

The theme of the 2011 event is Green Country Green environment

July 24th - August 7th 2011 wwwipairelandie

Future IYG venues

2012 - IPA Czech Republic - more info to follow

2013 - IPA Switzerland - more info to follow

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Please share your copy of the IPA Canada newslet-

ter with other friends and members of Law En-

forcement Agencies

Membership forms can be filled out through

the national website of IPA Canada at wwwipaca

Membership dues are only $3000 per year

Please forward any submissions for the next IPA Canada newsletter

before January 15 2011 in MS Word format to the editor

vpwestipaca

Till next and enjoy Servo Per Amikeco

Barry Bos

Page 4: International Police Association - The Pointsman NAT. Newsletter Fall Edition 2010.pdf · farrow68@sympatico.ca REGION SIXTEEN President: Frank YAKIMCHUK 1209 Terence Bay Road

wwwPoliceHotelscom

Law Enforcement Discount on Hotels We have four family owned hotels in British Columbia Canada Penticton - Lakeside Re-

sort amp Casino Kelowna - Ramada Hotel Vernon - Best Western Lodge and Vancouver - Best Western Sands by the Sea The 911

rate is valid for serving and retired law enforcement officers as well as non-sworn staff Its our absolute lowest rate even lower than

government Please phone toll free 18006639400 for a quote or to book a room

Sgt Steve Gibson (Ret VPD) Sands Hotel - Vancouver BC

P A G E 4

IPA Region 5

Recruit Award

Presentations

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Thinking about spending some time in Arizona 12 price for IPA members

For Rent Newer 3 bedroom mainfloor condo Pool Hot tub Exercise room

WiFi Garage Patio and BBQ in Mesa Arizona

October to December 2010 Only $40000 week CAD

Cleaning fee $7500 US Security Dep $ 50000 CAD

January 3 - 15 2011helliphellip$90000 contact Gerry VERCAMMEN pres Region 5

wwwrentmyarizonacondocom wwwcoyotelandingcom gerryipatelusnet Ph 1-780-499 4958

Eaun FORBES his wife Sheena and their travelling friend Mar-

garet all from AberdeenScotland Region1 UK Section visited

Vancouver Island for 5 days during their visit to Western Can-

ada and were shown the sights around the Island as well as

meeting IPA members from the Region for a social evening

prior to their departure back to Vancouver and a visit to the

Okanogan Valley and trip on the Rocky Mountaineer Train to

Banff

IPA Region 13 (Vancouver Island)

Eaun Forbes IPA member from Aberdeen Scotland

visiting Len Watkins (Pres Reg 13)

On August 4 Phil Bailey and Gerry Vercammen

presented the IPA Recruit Award to Recruit Constable

Brian Griffith of Edmonton Police Service Recruit Train-

ing Class 118

A new International Police Museum opened itrsquos doors

in Pentildearanda de Duero (Spain)

The new museum exhibits more than 5000 police items 80 police uniforms on man-

nequins horses police badges caps and helmets and Police motorbikes from 230

countries of the world are here on display

When traveling through Europe plan a visit to this Spanish Police Museumhellip

You can watch some photos and find more information of this police museum on the

website

httpwwwmuseouniformespolicialescom

Emblem of the Cuerpo Nacional

de Policia (CNP) of Spain

P A G E 4

On October 25 2010 Region 5 president Gerry Vercam-

men and vice president (Inspector) Phil Bailey presented

the IPA recruit Award to Recruit Training Class 119 re-

cipient John Lawrence

P A G E 5

Sgt Mike HUNTER reporting helliphellip

ldquoMy trip to

Germany

was to sum

up in one

word

awesome ldquo

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

As mentioned earlier this year (Issue 20101) I introduced you to

Sgt Mike Hunter employed with the North Bay Police Service

(Ontario)

He is in charge of the Emergency Response Team Tactical Unit

and a member of the Ceremonial Color party

Mike is a member of IPA Region 2 and was awarded the Arthur

Troop Scholarship for 2010

He attended a policing course at IBZ Gimborn Castle in Germany

helliphellipbut let Mike talk about his experience

To start this off I would have to tell how I learned about the

Arthur Troop Scholarship Throughout my policing career I

have done and experienced many things I am very comfort-

able and competent with my duties and current position of

police sergeant I asked myself what challenges lay ahead for

me what new opportunities and experiences can I strive to

achieve It was in this thought that I decided International

policing was the way to go After a few clicks of the com-

puter mouse I found the International Police Association and

I was off to the races

With the encouragement of my Inspector of Operations and

support of Chief of Police and Police Services Board I sub-

mitted my application After a short wait I received a phone

call from Boyd Brown congratulating me on being a success-

ful candidate for the Arthur Troop Scholarship To say the

least I was stunned I had very little expectation of being

successful

My trip to Germany was to sum up in one word awesome

I have not travelled a lot in my life and career and this was

the opportunity of a life time This was such an amazing

experience both educationally and personally I am still di-

gesting everything First I have to thank a few people as

without their assistance my experience would not have been

as successful

The IPA for their assistance in processing and granting the

Arthur Troop Scholarship

Boyd Brown for the countless phone calls and connections

to get me to Germany

Johannes Holl shift supervisor for Koln police service and

IPA member who opened his home and gave me his time for

tours ride a longs and the best personal experience of Ger-

many anyone could ever ask for Johannes Holl and his fam-

ily made me feel like one of the family

Oliver Nolte Inspector with Koblenz police service who

provided me the hospitality and opportunity for ride-a-

longs tours and active participation in the police service

After a short 19 hour flight I touched down in KolnBonn

airport I connected with Johannes Holl and attended his

home and met his wonderful family The next day I went to

his station where I had a tour and met his platoon I was

then partnered with two officers and out on the road I

went The officerrsquos both spoke much better English than I

did German so we were able to communicate just fine

We went to several calls and I was able to see the officers

interaction with the public It was easy to see that people here

in Koln had a good rapport with and respect for the police

They were both professional and friendly with everyone I was

quick to realize no matter how far apart we are in distance

there is one thing that doesnrsquot change paperwork For every

action there is a reaction and that is paperwork

What I found extremely interesting is the shift schedule sys-

tem They operate what is called a pool system Four pla-

toons operate an early late and night shift The schedules are

posted a month in advance and each officer is responsible for

filling in the shifts heshe wishes to work for the next month

Each shift has a minimum number of officers required and each

officer must complete 41 hours of work per week

The officers are empowered with controlling their own work

schedules The work is performed around their personal life

and not the other way as is here in North America The work-

ers are much happier motivated and productive and have

higher job satisfaction Supervisors are forced to be more

interactive and involved in the work as a whole and not nar-

rowed down to a specific platoon The walls are torn down

between the differing shifts and everyone works as one big

team Best of all it seems to work

In Koblenz I met Oliver Nolte an inspector with the Wire Tap

and Surveillance unit Oliver arranged two full days of activi-

ties I had a tour of the Koblenz station and met several offi-

cers from different sections After which we headed out to

the River police unit I met the officer in charge and was given

a tour Then it was out onto the Rheine river The police

boat was only a few months old and had every possible gadget

imaginable on board It was incredible how well equipped and

trained the officers were We toured around the Rheine and

the Mosel rivers with picturesque statutes shorelines estates

castles and monuments But of course we were on duty so

pulling over boats checking licenses loads environmental and

safety requirements was all part of a dayrsquos work It was almost

like being pirates pulling up alongside these huge cargo boats

two officers would board the boat to do their checks We

then pulled back and waited to be called to pick them up again

Then it was onto the next police check What a beautiful way

to spend your time working I would transfer to it in a minute

IBZ Gimborn Castle Germany

P A G E 6

ldquoMost

definitely the

highlight of the

trip had to be

to the

Sparrows

Helicopter

unit ldquo

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

After the river police we headed right out to the Tactical

Unit This unit had taken over an old military complex

Here are a group of switched on policemen very skilled

equipped and trained I was very impressed with both the

officers and unit Officers hired for the tactical unit will do

the standard 3 year university training 3 years riot police

and then do an additional 3 years tactical training before

being assigned to the unit After completing all the training

the officer will routinely complete some 30 years in the unit

before being afforded the opportunity to move to other

units All officers have mandatory retirement at the age of

63 years The tactical unit averages 2-3 serious calls per

week They are extremely busy to the point where two

weeks prior to my visit they lost an officer during raid on an

outlaw biker house The officer was shot through a door

and died instantly It brings all too clearly the reality that our

job is dangerous and the worst can happen no matter how

well you are trained or equipped You could see the sadness

in the eyes of the officers as they told the details of the op-

eration

Once the day was done it was time for a castle tour Castle

Estle high up on the bluff overlooking the Rhein It was gor-

geous with a view that would stop your heart Then a walk

about around Koblenz showed the uniqueness of the streets

people shops pubs and buildings It was absolutely breath-

taking everywhere you looked a monuments statues and

churches Germany has gone to great lengths to preserve

the heritage of their land and done an outstanding job I was

also impressed with the people Everyone I met was friendly

and happy and more than willing to help me in spite of the

language barrier It was explained to me that Koblenz and

Koln are the green lung of Germany due to all the forests

and wilderness in the area which only adds to the beauty

The whole area and attitude is completely different to that in

Canada and something to be experienced Of course the

food and pubs certainly help the attraction to the area

The following day it was back to HQ with a tour of the Use

of Force range and training centre Interestingly enough the

training is very similar to our own in Canada with only subtle

differences In Germany only the tactical units are afforded

the use of a conducted energy weapon which is unfortunate

for the patrol officer However a unique piece of equipment

that patrol does have is the Kevlar blanket

It has recently been modified so is smaller lighter and easier

to handle The officers can use the blanket to assist in Kevlar

coverage if they are required to go into a dangerous situation

involving firearms As is everywhere the complaint is not

enough training time There were 11 trainers for some 2000

officers making this a very busy training section

I had the extreme fortune of a meeting with Chief of Police

Horst Eckhardt We spoke through a third party but I found

him to be very articulate intelligent and down to earth I was

very appreciative for the hour of time we spent together We

traded policing philosophies ideas and differences and as you

would expect I was very impressed Similarly I met and talked

with the Chief of Detectives I quickly realized the depth of

experience that leads the German polizei coupled with an abun-

dance of humor and generosity

Most definitely the highlight of the trip had to be to the Spar-

rows Helicopter unit After a brief power point presentation in

which I learned that all but 1 of the 16 states in Germany oper-

ate a helicopter unit This was very impressive considering that

Germany can fit three times inside the province of Ontario but

has a population of some 80 million people The unit works

with transportation of officers equipment as well as collects and

records evidence monitors traffic both on land and the rivers

The unit will assist with water drops for fire search and rescue

The helicopters have both Flir night vision capabilities and high

definition daylight cameras The Koblenz unit is one of the

quicker units and will operate one to two missions per day

There is no time for any general patrol they only respond to

missions What an impressive unit and my flight around

Koblenz was unbelievable The view from the air put a whole

new view on Germany from the comfortable seat of a new heli-

copter It doesnrsquot get any better than that

I returned to Troisdorf and the next day was off and running

with Johannes touring Koln Bonn Seigburg Konigswinter Al-

tenburg and Troisdorf If anyone every gets the chance to tour

in Germany with Johanness Holl jump at it I have to say he

would put any history teacher to shame if I can remember a

quarter of everything he told me I will be doing extremely well

We went to the Cathedral an awe inspiring historical building

Johannes Holl explains how it took 600 years to build which

tower was build first where the rocks came from and how they

were brought to the Cathedral

Our Class at IBZ Gimborn Castle

P A G E 7

ldquoI have never

learned so

much about

policing

geography

cultures

customs

language

and UN

policing in

just one

week before

ldquo

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

He can even show you the different styles which are de-

picted in the architecture The interesting details include

how the original sculpture made a replica of his naked wife

and placed it in a position with the gargoyles on the one

side of the Cathedral You would never pick that up in a

million years unless you knew the building inside and out

The normal viewing of the Cathedral would be approxi-

mately 45 minutes but not with Johannes Holl Two and a

half hours later and he has described all the stain glass win-

dows caskets pictures organ and artifacts in the whole

place After two and a half hour hours you feel like you

want to go through again and learn even more Pictures

well letrsquos just say I think I was up to about 250 pictures at

this point and had to recharge the batteries each night I

was walking on a stone path that was 2000 years old and

in a house that was older than Canada If you ever get the

chance please go to Germany and hope that Johannes Holl

has some free time to take you around You will not only

be appreciative of his warmth friendliness and generosity

but speechless regarding his knowledge of the area Some

of the fascinating places I saw include

St Michaels abbey Seigburg

Cathedral Koln

Estle Castle Koblenz

Bonn University formerly Bonn Castle Bonn

Beethovenrsquos birthplace Bonn

Dragonrsquos Rock Konigswinter

Drachenburg Castle Konigswinter

Altenburger Castle Altenburger

Bruhl Castle Bruhl

I had an amazing time visiting Koln and all the attractions

In addition my patrols and visit to the Headquarters Dis-

trict jail police training center (PTC) UN missions training

center communications center and command center were

extremely interesting

Well just when you think Germany doesnrsquot get any better

you arrive at Gimborn Castle Nestled in a secluded valley

approximately a half hour east of Koln you approach a

stunning castle with a small lake and immaculate landscape

The castle has been renovated but still keeps the historic

sense of the building The rooms you stay in are inside

the tower portion of the castle and each room has a

theme for a region of Germany

The whole training centre is gorgeous and picturesque

The course starts with brief history of the centre and infor-

mation on the specific course We then move to introduc-

tions of everyone It is then that I learn of the huge dynam-

ics in the course with officers from Cyprus SirLanka Hong

Kong The Netherlands Austria United Kingdom and all

over Germany In a most relaxing and comfortable ap-

proach the coordinator Antonius Rutting leads us into the

seminar with a variety of interesting and knowledgeable lec-

turers The topic of UN policing missions is of particular

interest for me as I am destined for a mission to Afghanistan

in January 2011 So I was glued to each lecturer with com-

plete interest The topics covered all aspects of UN mis-

sions from the selection process training mission parame-

ters deployment and return process and debriefing It left us

with a well rounded knowledge of UN police missions Many

officers on the course had been on missions and they freely

provided details of their experiences

I have never learned so much about policing geography

cultures customs language and UN policing in just one

week before It was amazing to see 30 officers bond so

quickly within the class By the second day everyone knew

each otherrsquos name and where they were from The whole

experience was very unique I would encourage more offi-

cers from Canada to get involved in the IPA and attend these

types of courses I will be singing the praises of my experi-

ence for years to come I already have plans to attend IBZ

Gimborn training center again in the future

I will also be doing my part to encourage officers to join the

IPA and part take in these types of opportunities This was

the experience of a life time and will be a great benefit to me

in my personal and professional life I have made friends and

colleagues for life some of which will be visiting in the near

future which I look forward to

A personal thanks to the IPA Boyd Brown Johannes Holl

and the Arthur Troop Scholarship for making this dream a

reality In closing I would like to say to any officer who may

read this what are you waiting for join the IPA and see the

world You wonrsquot regret it

Cheers

Servo per Amikeco

Mike Hunter

NBPS

During this period the road now known as Yesler Way was nicknamed Skid Road after the timber skidding down the hill to Henry

Yeslers sawmill This is considered a possible origin for the term which later entered the wider American vocabulary as Skid Row Like

much of the American West Seattle saw numerous conflicts between labor and management as well as ethnic tensions that culminated in

the anti-Chinese riots of 1885ndash1886[ This violence was caused by unemployed whites who determined to drive the Chinese from Seattle

(anti-Chinese riots also occurred in Tacoma) Martial law was declared and federal troops were brought in to put down the disorder

Nevertheless the economic success in the Seattle area was so great that when the Great Seattle fire of 1889 destroyed the central busi-

ness district a far grander city center rapidly emerged in its place Finance company Washington Mutual for example was founded in the

immediate wake of the fire However the Panic of 1893 hit Seattle hard

This boom was followed by the construction of a park system designed by the Olmsted brothers landscape architecture firm

The second and most dramatic boom and bust resulted from the Klondike Gold Rush which ended the depression that had begun with

the Panic of 1893 in a short time Seattle became a major transportation center On July 14 1897 the SS Portland docked with its famed

ton of gold and Seattle became the main transport and supply point for the miners in Alaska and the Yukon Those working men only

found lasting wealth in a few cases however it was Seattles business of clothing the miners and feeding them salmon that panned out in

the long run Along with Seattle other cities like Everett Tacoma Port Townsend Bremerton and Olympia all within Puget Sound be-

came competitors for exchange rather than mother-lodes for extraction of precious metals The boom lasted well into the early part of

the 20th century and funded many new Seattle companies and products In 1907 19-year-old James E Casey borrowed $100 from a

friend and founded the American Messenger Company (later UPS) Other Seattle companies founded during this period include Nord-

strom and Eddie Bauer[ The Gold Rush era culminated in the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition of 1909 which is largely responsible for

the layout of todays University of Washington campus

P A G E 8 V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Lhistoire des ldquosacs manquants bleurdquo en Belgique

Le voyage en Europe en 2010 drsquoun adheacuterent Canadien Peter Stewart

Peter et sa famille ont voyageacute sur Paris apregraves avoir passeacute une semaine agrave Bruges en Belgique Le train qui devait les

transporter srsquoest retrouveacute en panne et ils ont ducirc en prendre un autre pour rentrer agrave Paris Dans la confusion agrave savoir

ce qui ce passait et dans la hacircte de ne pas rater le prochain train sur une plateforme diffeacuterente ils ont laisseacute derriegravere

deux sacs en plastique bleu qui contenait les articles souvenir de leur fils

Les Stewart eacutetaient presque rendus agrave Bruxelles lorsqursquoils reacutealisegraverent leur oubli Peter parla avec le conducteur qui

teacuteleacutephona agrave Bruges On lrsquoinforma que les sacs avaient eacuteteacute localiseacutes et placeacutes au agrave la consigne des objets perdus Il teacuteleacute-

phone donc agrave Marc-Margy (Durant) preacutesident de lrsquoIPA Belgique expliquant lrsquoincident Marc-Margy lui dit qursquoil srsquoen oc-

cupait

Le preacutesident de lrsquoIPA Belgique teacuteleacutephona agrave un autre membre Bjorn de Deckere qui se rendit agrave la station de Bruges

reacutecupeacutera les sacs et demanda au conducteur du train suivant se rendant agrave Bruxelles de les prendre avec lui et que

Marc-Margy attendait

En route vers Bruxelles Peter reccedilut lrsquoappel du preacutesident de lrsquoIPA Belgique qui confirmait avoir les sacs Agrave sa grande

surprise le samedi Marc-Margy pris le train a fin de les lui remettre en personne

Peter et lui se rencontregraverent agrave la Gare du Nord agrave Paris Et comme le train du retour en Belgique ne devait repartir que deux heures plus tard ils prirent le chemin de lrsquoappartement des Stewart ougrave Marc-Margy fit la connaissance de

lrsquoeacutepouse de Peter et de ses deux fils Apregraves cette courte visite il prit le meacutetro en direction de la gare puis le train et

retourna chez lui

En plus drsquoavoir rendus les garccedilons heureux drsquoavoir reacutecupeacutereacute leurs souvenirs lrsquohistoire de cette aventure est devenue

un sujet de conversation de choix Lorsque nous racontons que les colis eacutetaient resteacutes sur le quai agrave Bruges les gens

eacutetaient peineacutes pour les enfants Mais crsquoest la faccedilon dont les articles ont eacuteteacute reacutecupeacutereacutes qui surprend le plus Tregraves peu de

personnes ont accegraves agrave une organisation comme lrsquoIPA Elle ne serait pas aussi extraordinaire sans ses membres et les

efforts qursquoils deacuteploient Tout ce que je souhaite est de pouvoir rendre la pareille agrave un membre IPA dans le futur

Je precircche probablement dans le deacutesert mais cet incident deacutemontre bien le genre drsquoorganisation et de ressource qursquoest

lrsquoIPA Peter est un nouvel adheacuterent et cet incident est un exemple eacuteloquent qui devrait faire en sorte que les membres

actuels encouragent leurs collegravegues policiers agrave joindre lrsquoIPA De telles aventures comme celle-lagrave se produisent de

temps agrave autres particuliegraverement lors de deacuteplacements agrave lrsquoeacutetranger et lorsqursquoon nrsquoest pas familier avec la langue et les

coutumes Crsquoest rassurant de savoir que lrsquoon peut appeler laquoun fregravereraquo lorsque neacutecessaire

Je sais qursquoil existe plusieurs organisations qui offrent du soutien professionnel agrave leurs membres mais je ne peux en

identifier une comme lrsquoIPA qui en regroupe unis grand nombre et qui possegravede autant de ressources que les policiers

actifs ou retraiteacutes Si un policier ne sait pas quoi faire dans certaines situations critiques je me demande qui le saura

Peter remercie tregraves sincegraverement Marc-Margy Durant Bjorn de Deckere et bien sucircr lrsquoIPA

Peter remercie

tregraves

sincegraverement

Marc-Margy

Durant Bjorn

de Deckere et

bien sucircr lrsquoIPA

During this period the road now known as Yesler Way was nicknamed Skid Road after the timber skidding down the hill to Henry

Yeslers sawmill This is considered a possible origin for the term which later entered the wider American vocabulary as Skid Row Like

much of the American West Seattle saw numerous conflicts between labor and management as well as ethnic tensions that culminated

in the anti-Chinese riots of 1885ndash1886[ This violence was caused by unemployed whites who determined to drive the Chinese from

Seattle (anti-Chinese riots also occurred in Tacoma) Martial law was declared and federal troops were brought in to put down the dis-

order Nevertheless the economic success in the Seattle area was so great that when the Great Seattle fire of 1889 destroyed the cen-

tral business district a far grander city center rapidly emerged in its place Finance company Washington Mutual for example was

founded in the immediate wake of the fire However the Panic of 1893 hit Seattle hard

This boom was followed by the construction of a park system designed by the Olmsted brothers landscape architecture firm

The second and most dramatic boom and bust resulted from the Klondike Gold Rush which ended the depression that had begun with

the Panic of 1893 in a short time Seattle became a major transportation center On July 14 1897 the SS Portland docked with its famed

ton of gold and Seattle became the main transport and supply point for the miners in Alaska and the Yukon Those working men only

found lasting wealth in a few cases however it was Seattles business of clothing the miners and feeding them salmon that panned out in

the long run Along with Seattle other cities like Everett Tacoma Port Townsend Bremerton and Olympia all within Puget Sound be-

came competitors for exchange rather than mother-lodes for extraction of precious metals The boom lasted well into the early part of

the 20th century and funded many new Seattle companies and products In 1907 19-year-old James E Casey borrowed $100 from a

friend and founded the American Messenger Company (later UPS) Other Seattle companies founded during this period include Nord-

strom and Eddie Bauer[ The Gold Rush era culminated in the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition of 1909 which is largely responsible for

the layout of todays University of Washington campus

P A G E 9

Peterrsquos most

profound

appreciation

goes out to

Marc-Margy

Durant and

Bjorn de

Deckere and

of course the

IPA

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Peter Stewart - Canadian Member Travelling in Europe - 2010

Peter and his family were travelling to Paris after spending a week in Bruges Belgium The train that they were scheduled to

take broke down so they had to switch to another train going to Paris In their confusion figuring out what was going on

and in a hurry to catch the new train on a different platform they inadvertently left two blue plastic shopping bags contain-

ing their sonrsquos souvenirs on the platform

The Stewartrsquos were half way to Brussels when they realize what had happened Peter spoke with the conductor who in

turned called Bruges and learned that the bags were found and placed in the stationrsquos Lost and Found Department He tele-

phoned Marc-Margy (Durant) (President of IPA Belgium) and explained what happened and Marc-Margy advised Peter to

leave it with him

The President of IPA Belgium called another IPA member Bjorn de Deckere who drove to the Bruges Station retrieved the bags and requested the conductor on the next train to Brussels to take bags where Marc-Margy would be waiting On their

way from Brussels to Paris Peter received a call from the IPA Belgium President stating that he had the bags To his aston-

ishment and surprise Marc-Margy boarded an afternoon train on Saturday to deliver the two bags in person

Peter met him at the Gare du Nord station in Paris Since the return train to Belgium would not be leaving for a couple of

hours they retired to the Stewartrsquos apartment in the city where Marc-Margy met Peterrsquos wife and their sons After their

brief visit Marc-Margy returned by metro the station and returned home

Besides making the boys happy by getting their souvenirs back but the way we got them back has turned into the best story

that anyone has heard of When he first told them that we had left the parcels on the platform in Bruges they immediately

felt sorry for the boysrsquo misfortune When I tell them how we got them back they were astounded Very few people have

access to such an organization as the IPA The IPA would not be as good an organization if it were not for the efforts that

members like you put into it I can only hope that I can be as accommodating to an IPA member in the future

This is probably like preaching to the choir but this incident demonstrates the kind of organization that the IPA is and what

a fabulous resource it can be Peter is a new member but this situation is a great example of why current members should

encourage fellow police officers to join the IPA Situation like this can and do arise from time to time especially when you

are out of the country and donrsquot know the language and ways of doing things It gives great peace of mind to be able to call

―brother to help out when needed

I know there are lots of organizations that extend professional courtesies to their members but I canrsquot think of many that

have members as resourceful as this one made of current and retired police officers If ―cops canrsquot figure out what to do

in most situations then not too many others will

Peterrsquos most profound appreciation goes out to Marc-Margy Durant and Bjorn de Deckere and of course the IPA

Fingerprinted in the Tundrahellip

by Georg Gruber IPA member from Austria

Wild and adventurous Alaska will always impress visitors from all over the world

even nowadays To visit Alaska is fantastic and unique the dimension of this

state brings the civilisation with all its technical achievements (which you also

encounter in Alaska) into a complete different aspect

Early July 2010 a group of IPA members and spouses started their voyage from

Tyrol from the Innsbruck and Salzburg airport and colleagues from the eastern

part of Austria departing from the Vienna airport to Frankfurt Here we boarded

the next flight via Greenland to Whitehorse Yukon ( a time difference of 9

hours) where we were welcomed in our hotel by IPA representative for the

Yukon Al Fedoriak Al welcomed us to Whitehorse and IPA Canada - Region 5

and we exchanged some gifts

From there we boarded our bus and traveled the Alaska Highway to Haynes Junc-

tion in the Kuane National Park Some of the group took a sightseeing tour with a

bush plane over the glaciers around Mount Logan (the highest mountain in Can-

ada)

Our tour continued over the Glenn Highway enjoying the countless rivers lakes

and glaciers at the impressive Wrangell ndash St Elias National Park and via the

Richardson Highway we turned south in the direction of the Pacific Coast

Al Fedoriak (Region 5) and

Georg Gruber (right) exchange gifts

In Whitehorse (YUKON)

helliphellipwhere we

were

welcomed by

IPA

representative

Al Fedoriak

The story of the missing ldquoBlue Bagsrdquo in Belgium

P A G E 1 0

Here we

were

welcomed

by a

breathtaking

landscape

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Valdez has also the nickname of ―Little Switzerland because of its alpine surroundings However itrsquos generally known as the

spot where the Trans oil Alaska Pipe Line ends and where the big oil tankers are loaded From here we continued out trip

to Prince William Sound

We passed the calving glaciers of which the Columbia Icefield was one of the most spectacular of all and followed our

route close to the Pacific Coast Alaskarsquos largest city Anchorage gave us a chance to get acquainted and do some sightseeing

in our free time This city lies at the same degree of latitude as Stockholm and St Petersburg Here were many interesting

spots to discover Lake Hood with Lake Spenard the largest airfield for hydroplanes We also visited the Matanuska Valley

as well as the main town of Palmer

Via the George Parks Highway we traveled north towards Denali Nat Park Here we were welcomed by a breathtaking

landscape of a constantly changing panorama glaciers in the distance and beaver dams in the nearby rivers It was without

question the scenic climax of our tour In the early hours we started our Denali Wildlife Tour with a shuttle bus driving

into one of North Americarsquos most worth seeing landscapes Again on the George Parks Highway we made a stop in Ne-

nana where we visited the Alaska Railway Museum after which we reached Fairbanks in the afternoon We continued our

travels via the Top of the World Highway and crossed the border between Canada and the USA at the most northern

border crossing Little Cold Creek After the border formalities and the necessary fingerprinting we continued enjoying the

indescribable view Mountains rivers valleys and forest as far the eye could reach In the afternoon we crossed the Yukon

river by ferry and reached Dawson City Here we visited the Bonanza Creek the Jack London Cabin the Midnight Dome

and the Golddiggers Museum A visit to the Diamond Tooth Gertie and the Casino with Can-Can girls was on the evening

program Via the Klondike Highway the tour returned to Whitehorse Our return flight to Frankfurt continuing to Inns-

bruck Salzburg and Vienna was as always perfectly organized All travel participants look already forward to the 2011 Japan

trip

Interested in traveling and visit IPA - members worldwide

Go to wwwipa-iacorghouseshelliphellip

IPA now has over 60 properties word wide where members can stay in reasonable priced accommodations

The IPA Houses are currently available in 21 countries worldwide

The idea behind IPA houses originated in Germany and followed on from the founding of IBZ Castle Gimborn in 1969

Today there are IPA Houses across the globe from Australia to South Africa Israel to the United Kingdom - the con-

cept is still developing with more Houses being opened each year like the new IPA house in Malaga Spain and

Clonard Village in Ireland

Several IPA members have accommodation available in their home or rental at very reasonable cost

When visiting our national website at wwwipaca you find more useful information at

Traveler Advice Articles like tips for IPA members when traveling tips plan ahead home hosting etc

Furthermore you always can contact our National Travel Secretary Harry SUMMERTON at travelipaca

as well as the IPA Canada Assistant National Travel Secretary Guy BABIN at guybabinsympaticoca

More information about IPA Friendship weeks Anniversaries Tours or special events you will find on the last two pages

of this edition

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

P A G E 1 1

Come Join IPA Canada in celebrating itrsquos 50th Anniversary

June 4mdashJune 13 2011

IPA Canada is proud to offer you the opportunity to visit all that Ontario has to offer

We are inviting you to a 10-day tour which includes visits to London (home of our founder) experience dinner

overlooking the natural beauty of Niagara Falls and see the sites of Toronto (the capital city of Ontario)

All these sights and more along with the warm hospitality of Canada awaits you

The tour begins on Saturday June 4 2011 following the IPA Canada AGM in London ON and concludes on

Tuesday June 14 2011 in Toronto ON

The cost for this all inclusive tour is only

$1900 CAD per person based on double occupancy or $2400 CAD per person single occupancy

The tour is only open to the first 54 people who register

We hope to see you there

For further information and registration forms contact

Larry Sheppard

179 Great Oak Trail

Binbrook Ontario L0R 1C0

Ph 1 (289) 286 0141

Email cop300mountaincablenet

Day 1 Saturday June 4

Our guests will be greeted at the airport and transported to the Hilton Hotel in London ON where registration will continue

throughout the day In the evening we attend dinner and closing reception of the IPA Canada Annual General Meeting and

the start of the IPA Canada 50th Anniversary Celebrations It is an opportunity to mix with the IPA Canada delegates and

fellow tour guests

Day 2 Sunday June 5

Morning free early afternoon a tour of the London Police Station Dinner will be a barbeque at the London Police Associa-

tion Evening free

Day 3 Monday June 6

We board a bus for a drive and tour of the Ontario Police College where lunch will be served Drive and shop at St Jacobs

and Elmira (Mennonite Country) Dinner will be served at the Waterloo Police Association Hall

Day 4 Tuesday June 7

We depart at 1000 am aboard a double decker bus for a tour of London Tour of the Labattrsquos Brewery with lunch included

Dinner served at a local establishment

Day 5 Wednesday June 8

We board the bus and head for Niagara Falls En route we stop at Hernder Estates Wineries for lunch and a wine tour

At 200 PM we arrive at the Oakes hotel overlooking Niagara Falls Diner is served at the Skylon Tower overlooking the

Niagara Falls The evening is free to do as you please

Day 6 Thursday June 9

At 930 AM we board a double decker bus for Niagara-onndashthe-Lake for some walking and shopping At noon you will return back to the hotel The rest of the day is free You will be given lunch money and a coupon book (This coupon book includes

free transportation around Niagara Falls and free or discounted entrance to many of the attractions that Niagara Falls has to

offer) At 530 PM we must be back at the hotel to board the bus to go for dinner at Bettyrsquos restaurant

Day 7 Friday June 10

This will be a free day to explore more of Niagara Falls using your coupon book or just relax We have to be back at the hotel

and on the bus at 530 PM to go to the famous ―Oh Canada Eh show We should return to the hotel by 10 PM

Day 8 Saturday June 11

Today we board the bus and head for Toronto At 11 AM we visit the Halton Railway exhibit and have a barbeque lunch We

arrive at the Novotel Hotel in downtown Toronto at approx 230 PM Dinner will be on your own with numerous restau-

rants in the area (You will be given dinner money)

Day 9 Sunday June 12

We leave the hotel to board the bus to Midland and take a boat cruise with lunch included Visit an authentic 17th Century

Jesuit Missionary settlement and martyr shrine Return to Toronto for dinner and evening on your own

Day 10 Monday June 13

See some of the sights of Toronto (CN Tower Hockey Hall of Fame Royal Ontario Museum etc)

Closing Gala Dinner at the hotel

Day 11 Tuesday June 14

Departures we hope you have enjoyed your visit to Canada and will come back very soon We have vouchers available to

you you can use for transport from the hotel to the Toronto International Airport If anyone wishes to extend their stay the

hotel has rooms available (These rooms must be booked at time of registration)

IPA CANADA 50th ANNIVERSARY Tour ITINARARY

P A G E 1 2

More China adventures by Brian N COX V O L 2 0 1 0 4

In Beijing and Shanghai you will see foreigners every-

where but here in Chongqing I would estimate that 95

of the time I leave our condo I never see another for-

eigner (Naturally I have got used to people staring at

me) Although there are many more Americans Brits

and probably Aussies than Canadians here coinciden-

tally the last four of the last five foreigners I ran into

here in Chongqing were Canadians Three were expats

living here and one was visiting his daughter who worked

in China I was sitting on a bench in a shopping area

while Gong Pei bargained in a nearby store when the

man visiting his daughter sat beside me It turned out he

was from Regina and two RCMP members were his best

friends Bill Logan and Tom Light I not only knew both

of them Tom Light was my boss when I was on Winni-

peg Drug Squad Talk about a small world Unfortu-

nately Bill Logan has passed away and Tom Light had a

serious stroke and has been confined to a wheelchair for

the past two years I was very surprised about Tom as

he always seemed to be a fit and healthy individual and never looked overweight when I knew him Apparently

the stroke occurred while he was out hunting with the

visitor from Regina that I was talking to I am only pro-

viding this detail because I know a lot of people reading

China Adventures are ex-RCMP and new both Logan

and Light

Apparently the biggest group of buyers of high-end

houses in London England are mainland Chinese Unlike

the wealthy groups that preceded them the Russians and

Saudis the Chinese are not buying the houses to live in

but as an investment they prefer to remain living in

China According to the New York Times London real

estate companies are desperate to hire Mandarin speak-

ing employees

I saw some beautiful SpringFall jackets on sale here for

$15 about $100 cheaper than they would cost in Can-

ada but unfortunately I am too big and fat to buy

clothes in Chongqing Due to the large number of for-

eigners living in Beijing and Shanghai (about 140000 in

each of these cities I have been told) large size clothes

should be no problem to find Here they are very rare

One of the many things I will miss about China is the

service I didnrsquot realize how poor service was in Canada

until I had something to compare it to A restaurant that

would have five waiterswaitresses in Canada would have

fifteen to twenty here Instead of the four or five em-

ployees on each floor of a Canadian department store

all disguised in street clothes so you donrsquot know they

work there in Chongqing there would be at least one-

hundred employees on every floor all wearing uniforms

If you need something from a nearby store or restaurant

you just phone them and they will deliver it to your door

at no charge God Irsquom going to miss this

The other day when we were downtown there was a

small anti-Japanese rally protesting the seizure of a Chi-

nese fishing boat and the imprisonment of its captain by the Japanese near a group of islands claimed by both

countries

The government in Beijing is on television every day protesting

this action by the Japanese and promising ―dire consequences

if the captain is not released Today there was a big rally in

Jeifangbei with flags waving and choirs singing a song bout re-

leasing the captain Gong Pei says many people are calling for

war upon Japan Anti-Japanese feelings are very strong here in

China as the atrocities committed by the Japanese during

WW2 are still front and centre in their minds Ironically

young Japanese know nothing about this because Japanese war

crimes have been removed from Japanese history books I

realize that the USA is an ally of Japan but I think that China

has no fear of the American military whatsoever I canrsquot be

sure but I suspect both governments will keep things in per-

spective China and Japan are important trading partners now

in fact China is Japanrsquos second biggest trading partner

Chinarsquos transition from an agricultural society to an urban

society is progressing at an astounding pace An article in the

Globe amp Mail recently said that China now has sixty cities with

populations over one million but by 2025 there will be 220 cities with populations exceeding one million Currently

Chinarsquos urban population is 633 million but by 2030 the urban

population will be one billion When this happens who is

going to be growing the food for 13 billion plus people To

be classified as a medium-size city in China the population

must exceed seven million By this standard there would be

very few medium size cities in the US and Canada

Brian Cox

Chongqing China

briancoxvip163com

Brian Cox

Ret Cpl

RCMP

and a member

of Region 14

returned to

Canada

We look for-

ward (if possi-

ble) to hear

more about his

China Adven-

tureshellip

Time to meet Brian and Gong Pei

Liberation Square in Chongqing China

P A G E 1 3

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Thousands of peace and police officers from across Canada participated on Sunday September 26 2010 in Ottawa in the

annual ceremonies remembering those who have died in the line of duty

Thousands of police and peace officers from across Canada gathered on Parliament Hill to honour seven fellow peace offi-

cers slain in the line of duty over the past year

The dayrsquos ceremony began at 9 am in a light drizzle as officers read aloud the names of each of the 771 police and peace

officers who have died on-duty over the years Six to eight officers a year have died in Canada over the last 23 years

The ceremony culminated in a march to Parliament Hill where they were greeted by dignitaries and the general public

In 1998 the federal government proclaimed the last Sunday in September as Police and Peace Officersrsquo National Memorial

Day

The names that will be added to the glass monuments of the Canadian Police Memorial Pavilion located behind Parliament

Hill include

RCMP Constable Chelsey Robinson died June 21 2010

OPP Constable Vu Pham died March 8 2010

Peel Regional Police Constable A James Ochakovsky died March 2 2010

RCMP Chief Superintendent Douglas E Coate died - January 16 2010

RCMP Sergeant Mark Gallagher died Jan 12 2010

Ottawa Police Constable I Eric Czapnik ndash Dec 29 2009

Leacutevis Police Service Constable Meacutelanie Roy died Sept 7 2009

Peace and police officers honoured in annual tribute in Ottawa

On Sunday September 13 2010 four fallen RCMP officers were added to the Cenotaph Honour Roll and Memorial Wall

during the RCMP National Memorial Service held at Depot Division in Regina

The four fallen officers were added to the 222 brave men and women who have served Canada as Royal Canadian Mounted

Police since 1876 Commissioner William JS Elliot said during the event It is my hope that the family and friends of our

fallen comrades will find some solace in the knowledge that their loved ones sacrifices will always be remembered by their

extended RCMP family

We are mindful of the tragic death of Constable Michael Potvin who lost his life while on duty in Mayo Yukon on July 13

2010 Mike and his family remain in our thoughts and prayers Constable Potvinrsquos service and sacrifice will be officially recog-

nized at our 2011 National Memorial Service

Constable Norman Harry Atkins died on July 8 1995 when he was involved in a police car collision near Finnegans Hill New

Brunswick Constable Chelsey Alice Robinson died on June 21 2010 as the result of a two vehicle collision while on patrol in

Stony Plain Alberta Sergeant Mark Charles Gallagher and Chief Superintendent Douglas Edward Coates died as a result of a

massive earthquake in January 2010 while serving on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti

The Memorial Service was attended by those close to the fallen members and Canadian leaders veterans cadets and RCMP

from across Canada The Depot has been the location of the annual Memorial Service since the mid-1930s

RCMP honour fallen members at National Memorial Service

at Depot Division in Regina

P A G E 1 4

Shoulder flash

Sri Lanka Police

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

There were 3500

- 4000 wild

elephants on the

islandhelliphellip

IPA - SRI LANKA

FRIENDSHIP WEEK

15-25 AUGUST 2010 George and Mary Frid long time IPA members with two Mount

Hope friends started our adventure August 5th flying ETIHAD

Airways from Pearson for a fourteen hour flight to Abu Dhabi in

the United Arab Emirates

Arrived at 800 pm the following day driven to the recently opened

five star Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Hotel Spent three days touring a

visit to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque sixth largest in the world

opened during Ramadan in 2007 The Mosque was built at a cost

of 2 billion USD and is still being added to Can accommodate

41000 worshippers at one time contains the worlds largest chan-

delier at 9 tonnes and carpet woven in Iran over two years at a cost

of 2 million USD Mary was obliged to wear a provided freshly

laundered abaya and the men a dishdada (long cotton garment) no

shoes Went on a desert sand dune bashing harrowing ride in jeep

type vehicles ending at a camel farm and oasis for dinner and belly

dancing entertainment

On the 9th driven to Dubai where we stayed at the Fairmont in the centre of the City Took bus tours shopped in the

souks sailed on an Arab dhow and the final of the fourth day had to forego a pass to the worlds tallest building for an

invitation to have drinks in the lounge of Burj Al Arab reputed to be the only seven star hotel in the world Entry is by

pre registration no sight seers The drink menu included a vintage cognac sprinkled with gold dust at $2000 Cdn per

drink so we opted for Beefeater gin amp tonic at $300 Cdn for four drinks

On the 13th flew from Abu Dhabi for a four hour flight to Colombo Sri Lanka where we were met by IPA reps driven

to the Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel registered and received a gift package of two different monogrammed golf shirts can-

vas shoulder bag and boxes of tea for each person Eighty-one registrants from Australia Canada Great Britain Swit-

zerland Germany Luxembourg Hungary Italy Hong Kong Portugal and Slovakia

During the eleven day trip stayed at eight high end hotels served three meals daily several cocktail receptions and after-

noon teas There were two exceptional dinners of note The first was in Colombo at the Senior Police Officers Mess a large villa type complex heavily guarded by police personnel because of the recent Tamil conflict The national police

band was in attendance male dancers in traditional island dress female dancers in beautiful coloured attire all serving

police officers of which there are 80000 on the island of 19 million predominantly Hindus and Buddhists with about 13

Tamils originally brought from India to work the tea plantations

The second held on the 22nd at the Hotel Cinnamon Grand where the honoured guest was the Inspector General of

Police (chief or commissioner) A representative from each country was selected to sit at the head table and were pre-

sented with a jewel type box containing a beautiful anodized brass and chrome finished oblong plaque embossed in col-

ours with the Sri Lanka and police flags crests and suitable inscriptions obviously manufactured at considerable expense

During the cross island tour traveled in two new highway cruiser buses plus two mini buses for luggage and supplies

Escorted the entire trip by a police superintendent and a cruiser vehicle with three police officers Approaching every

town met by police vehicles including motorcycle with two officers on a solo machine The escorts were necessary to

get through towns crammed with trucks busses and motorized rickshaws by the hundreds and protection from mili-

tant Tamils not entirely subdued In the cities and towns near former Tamil enclaves there is a military presence with

sand bagged bunkers at all key points and several check points on roadways

The tour included visit to an elephant sanctuary two game preserves with elephants water buffalo leopards mongoose

etc Hindu and Buddhist temples and a three hour long Hindu parade pageant of drum bands all in traditional dress and

65 adorned elephants There were many other sites too numerous to mention

Of interest there are 3500-4000 wild elephants on the island and on average 100 persons are killed by the beasts annu-

ally And 100 species of snakes of which four are venomous on average 600 persons die annually from snake bite

In summary the Sri Lanka IPA Police and Justice Ministry are to be commended for their effort in providing what was to

us a most outstanding friendship gathering I questioned one host how the IPA could provide so much in the way of

hotels meals numerous gifts etc at such an economical price and was informed it was highly subsidized by banks and

business firms

August 15 2010

Welcome Dinner in the Senior Police Officers

Mess in Colombo Sri Lanka

Dancers and members of the band are all serving

police officers

P A G E 1 5

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

The final day ended after noon lunch and we were destined for a two hour drive to Colombo where we would shop and

lounge around a hotel lobby until a late evening ride to the airport for a 430 am flight The superintendent with our tour

and his wife a retired nurse learning of our plight invited our four to their home for dinner which we accepted met their

family and enjoyed immensely their hospitality Later the superintendent donned his uniform and we were driven to the

airport in a mini bus and he cleared the way through police check points and detailed an inspector at the airport to steer us

through the throngs of people

The Sri Lanka IPA gathering was far beyond our expectations and the standard set will be difficult for others to follow A

most memorable adventure

August 22 2010 - Hotel

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Dinner hosted by

IPA Dr Mahinda Balasuriya

Inspector General for the

80000 member Sri Lanka

Police presenting a beautiful

engraved metal plaque to

Georg Frid representing

IPA Canada

Nouvelles de la reacutegion 15 News from Region 15

LE CLUB ROTARY ET LrsquoIPA

MONTEacuteREacuteGIE FONT DES

HEUREUX Crsquoest agrave la demande du membre ami Robert Bou-

langer Gouverneur du Club Rotary

International district 7790 que bureau de direc-

tion a formuleacute une recommendation agrave lrsquoeffet que

soit remis un don de cet organisme au Service

des incendies de Cowansville pour lrsquoachat drsquoun

deacutefibrillateur cardiaque

Le 20 juin dernier Roger Lecours chef des opeacuterations du

SSIC a reccedilu le chegraveque de 3000 $ des mains de Robert Bou-

langer et de Reba Lovrien preacutesidente du Fellowship

Veacutehicules reacutecreacuteatifs du Club Rotary (Newport Oregon) en

preacutesence de Christian Parent vice-preacutesident et Denis

Bourcier secreacutetaire de lrsquoIPA Monteacutereacutegie

Et le 4 octobre avait lieu une journeacutee portes ouvertes du

Service drsquoincendie de Cowansville ougrave fut preacutesenteacute au grand

public le deacutefibrillateur installeacute dans lrsquouniteacute drsquourgence Plu-sieurs membres du bureau de direction assistegraverent agrave lrsquoeacuteveacutene-

ment

Ce don est ducirc agrave lrsquoinitiative de Denis Bourcier secreacutetaire de

lrsquoIPA Monteacutereacutegie et ex-conseiller municipal et reacutesident de

Cowansville

THE ROTARY CLUB AND IPA RE-

GION 15 GOODWILL PARTNERS

At the request of Robert Boulanger Rotary Club

International Governor District 7790 and Friend

of R15 its executives recommended that an avail-

able donation from the Rotary be granted to the

Cowansville Fire department to equip their emer-

gency unit with a cardiac defibrillator

On June 20 Roger Lecours Chief operating officer

at the SSIC received the $3000 cheque from Robert Bou-

langer and Reba Lovrien President Fellowship Recreation

Vehicles Rotary International (Newport Oregon) whilst

attending the Rotaryrsquos international convention held in

Montreal Vice President Christian Parent and Secretary

Denis Bourcier attended the event

On October 4 the Cowansville Fire Department held an

open house event and introduced the defibrillator to the

general public Many members of IPA Region 15 Executive

bureau were in attendance

This donation was made possible thanks to Denis Bourcier

R15 Secretary and former Cowansville City councillor

IPA

Monteacutereacutegie

P A G E 1 6

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

REGION 15 GOLF TOURNEMENT

On September 13th some 28 golfers were ready for the

outing in spite of a cloudy sky and enjoyed great golfing

at Candiac Golf Club Later on 24 guests joined them

and were treated to a delicious BBQ Raymond Malboeuf succeeded in putting his golf ball closest

to the hole and was awarded the SGB trophy

All attendees went home with a souvenir thanks to generous

sponsors

Congratulations to the organizer of the event Jean-Louis

Cabana

LA JOURNEacuteE DE GOLF Le 13 septembre quelque 28 golfeurs ont braveacute la tempera-

ture incertaine et 24 inviteacutes se sont joints agrave eux pour

deacuteguster un succulent BBQ en soireacutee Ray-

mond Malboeuf srsquoest meacuteriteacute un tropheacutee SGB pour la balle la

plus pregraves du trou

Tous sont partis avec un souvenir offert par de geacuteneacutereux

commanditaires

Bravo agrave lrsquoorganisateur Jean-Louis Cabana

DERNIEgraveRE HEURE - jeudi dernier le souper du preacutesident

Nadeau fut un eacutenorme succegraves 45 personnes se sont bien

amuseacutees et le confeacuterencier ex-GRC Yvon Thibault fut passion-

nant avec son reacutecit du Chacircteau de Bauharnois et la petite histoire

du Queacutebec Un livre agrave se procurer sans faute et un eacuteveacutenement agrave

renouveler

Noubliez pas notre rencontre mensuel 5 7 ce jeudi 28 oc-

tobre chez CARMINE Place Portobello agrave Brossard Possibiliteacute

dobtenir votre timbre 2011 sur place

ASSEMBLEacuteE ANNUELLE le 25 novembre chez Barbies preacutedeacute-

ceacutee dun 5 7 Noubliez pas dapporter votre passeport Pos-

sibiliteacute dacqueacuterir votre timbre 2011 sur place SVP confirmer

votre preacutesence aupregraves du secreacutetaire Denis

Bourcier jdbovideotronca

PARTY DE NOEumlL le vendredi 3 deacutecembre 18h chez Oeuf

Xceptionnel au 130 St-Pierre agrave Saint-Constant (Reacuteservations

requises aupregraves de Christian Parent

parentchristiansympaticoca

VISITE DU PREacuteSIDENT NATIONAL LARRY SHEPPARD Sou-

per en sa compagnie et son eacutepouse le 11 deacutecembre agrave 18h agrave la

Casa Grecque 8245 boul Taschereau Vous ecirctes cordialement

inviteacutes agrave vous joindre agrave nous SVP confirmer votre preacutesence

aupregraves de Denis Nadeau denisnadohotmailcom

The First PRESIDENTS DINNER on Thursday Oct 21 2010

was a huge success with 45 members and friends attending

the event Former RCMP officer and author Yvon Thibault

unravelled the story that led him to writing Le Chacircteau de

Bauharnois a love story between a Frenchman and an English-

woman set in the 1837-38 Rebellion in Quebec A must read

book

HAPPY HOUR October 29 at CARMINE Place Portobello agrave

Brossard Your 2011 stamps will be available

AGM November 25 at Barbies preceded by a Happy Hour

Dont forget your passport Elections will take place and your

2011 stamps will be available Please confirm your attend-

ing with Secretary Denis Bourcier jdbovideotronca

CHRISTMAS PARTY Friday December 3rd at 600 PM at the

popular venue Oeuf Xceptionnel 130 St-Pierre St in St Con-

stant Entertainment and dancing with Bob Roberges music

Region 8 President (Reservation mandatory Please con-

tact Christian Parent parentchristiansympaticoca)

NATIONAL PRESIDENT LARRY SHEPPARDS VISIT Come

and join us for dinner with Larry and wife on December 11th

at 600 PM at Casa Grecque 8245 Taschereau Boulevard in

Brossard Please confirm your attending with Denis Nadeau

denisnadohotmailcom

P A G E 1 7 V O L 2 0 1 0 4

International Police Association

International Photography Competition 2011

Hosted by the Israel Section on behalf of the

International Cultural Commission of the International Police Association

GENERAL CATEGORY FOR AWARDS

Open Category a) Any photographic subject or topic

Subject Category b) Police at work

A prize of CHF400 will be awarded to the overall winner CHF300 will be given to the winner of each Category with sec-

ond and third placing awards

SELECTORS Teaching staff of the Hadassah College of Photography in Jerusalem

CALENDAR Last Date for Entries 02 June 2011

Selection 12 June 2011

Notification Sent by 16 July 2011

First Showing 37th IEC Conference in Romania A total of 50 images will be selected and will be

sent to Romania for mounting and hanging for an International Exhibition The pho-

tographs will be offered to other sections for holding a similar exhibition Each sec-

tion will have a DVD with the best 50 images

R U L E S

1) The competition is open to all members of the International Police Association

2) There will be no limit on the number of images per person

3) Prizes will be awarded as stated and presented at the 37th IEC meeting in Romania

4) Photographs are to be Forwarded on computer disc with a non-compressed file size of at least 2 megapixels that

will allow for a 20x30 cm (8x12 inches) print to be printed from the disc Included will be the name and address of the au-

thor title of the photograph and a brief description of the image

The discs will not be returned to senders

5) Entries are to be posted to

Dr Eran Israel

IPA ISRAEL

Sherit Israel st 37

Tel Aviv 68165

ISRAEL

Notification that the entry has been posted is to be e-mailed to Eran Israel Ieran012netil

6) Copyright

The right to reproduce photographic images for International Police Association purposes is assumed

The selectorsrsquo decision is final and no correspondence will entered into by the International Police Association

Whilst the International Police Association will exercise care in the handling of entries it regrets that it can accept no re-

sponsibility for loss or damage however caused

Submission of entries implies acceptance of these Rules

P A G E 1 8

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

IPA Canada

IYG

Infohellip

From 19 - 22 May Mai 2011

Please visit wwwipalu for all information and registrationBulletin drsquo in-

scription (before December 31 2010 avant 31Decembre 2010

International

IPA Luxembourg 50th Anniversary 50e Anniversaire

IPA LUXEMBOURG

84 Rue Adolphe Fisher

L - 1521 Luxembourg

The 2011 IYG will be hosted by IPA Ireland from July 24 - August 7 2011

16mdash17 years old and children grandchildren of an IPA member can apply

More info on wwwipairelandie and read additional info below regarding

IPA Canada selection process

International Police Association

Canadian Section

September 19 2010

Fellow Members

In 2011 the IPA International Youth Gathering will be held in Ireland A detailed explanation of the process to choose the

representatives from IPA Canada can be found in Appendix ―M of the IPA Canada Constitution It is summarized as fol-

lows

Please fill out the ―Application Form and send a copy of it along with a 500 word essay outlining why the applicant feels at-

tendance at the IYG would be beneficial to himher

(This essay will be written by the applicant) All of these documents are to be submitted along with a covering letter with

proof of the IPA membership of the applicantrsquos parent or grandparent and details of the parentrsquos or grandparentrsquos IPA in-

volvement

These documents will be sent to the Secretary General of IPA Canada

(10 Goodwood Road Brampton ON L6S 1C5) no later than midnight of December 31 2010

If more than two applicants are received then all application forms will be copied and forwarded to the selection committee

which will be comprised of the three National Vice Presidents

Selection criteria will include

(a) Age of the applicant

(b) Content and style of the essay submitted

(c) Length of the IPA service and dedication of the applicants parent or grandparent

(d) Applicants who have applied in the past and not been chosen or those who have not attended an IYG previously

Each successful applicant will receive a $10000 grant from IPA Canada and IPA Canada reserves the right to refuse applica-

tions if the selection committee feels the applicant is not a suitable candidate to represent Canada

If you have any further questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me

In Friendship

Marv Southcott

Secretary General

IPA Canada

IPA Ireland

13 Iona Drive

Glasnevin Dublin 9

Ireland

IPA Ireland hosting the 2011 Intern Youth Gathering

IPA Canada Travel Information

P A G E 1 9

Friendship weeks and Anniversaries

IPA Austria Region Carinthia Nassfeld Skiweek 2011 January 29 - Febr 5

httpwwwipaatphp-localcmszeigphp

titel=ipaehtm

IPA USA Texas 3rd Texas Friendship Cruise February 27 - March 6 2011

httpwwwipatexascomregistratonhtm

IPA New Zealand Friendship Week April 5 - 14 2011 httpwwwipaorgnzeventsindexhtm

IPA Slovenia celebrates itrsquos 20th Anniversary 21 - 24 April 2011

IPA Luxembourg celebrates itrsquos 50th Anniversary May 19 - 22 2011 httpwwwipaluv2

IPA Canada AGM 2011 London ON June 2 - 4 2011

IPA Canada 50th Anniversary and Friendship Week Tour Ontario June 4mdash13 2011

email secretaryipaca more info in this issue

IPA Scotland Ayrshire Branch 25th Anniversary and Friendship Week August 6 - 13 2011

Contact Jim NISBET jimaripaskycom http

wwwipascotlandnet

IPA USA Region 12 Friendship Cruise Oct 1mdash8 2011 region12ipa-usaorg

IPA USA NEC NDC meeting in Region 25 Metro Phoenix Arizona October 15 - 18 2011

httpwwwipa-usaorgeventshtml

Updated and complete information regarding the following events will be obtained via

National Travel Secretary Harry SUMMERTON (travelipaca or harlorsympaticoca) and

National Travel Secretary Assistant Guy BABIN (guybabinsympaticoca)

or by contacting your regional Travel Officer

ldquoThe world is a

book and those

who do not

travel only read

one pagerdquo

International Executive Meetings and Friendship weeks

September 20 - 25 2011 IEC Conference - IPA Romania More info at wwwiparomaniaro

September 4ndash 9 2012 World Conference - IPA Israel Friendship week to follow September 9 - 15 2012

with visits to Jerusalem Tel Aviv Dead See and Sea of Galilee

More info at wwwipa-israelorg

IPA - International Youth Gathering 2011 Ireland

The theme of the 2011 event is Green Country Green environment

July 24th - August 7th 2011 wwwipairelandie

Future IYG venues

2012 - IPA Czech Republic - more info to follow

2013 - IPA Switzerland - more info to follow

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Please share your copy of the IPA Canada newslet-

ter with other friends and members of Law En-

forcement Agencies

Membership forms can be filled out through

the national website of IPA Canada at wwwipaca

Membership dues are only $3000 per year

Please forward any submissions for the next IPA Canada newsletter

before January 15 2011 in MS Word format to the editor

vpwestipaca

Till next and enjoy Servo Per Amikeco

Barry Bos

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P A G E 5

Sgt Mike HUNTER reporting helliphellip

ldquoMy trip to

Germany

was to sum

up in one

word

awesome ldquo

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

As mentioned earlier this year (Issue 20101) I introduced you to

Sgt Mike Hunter employed with the North Bay Police Service

(Ontario)

He is in charge of the Emergency Response Team Tactical Unit

and a member of the Ceremonial Color party

Mike is a member of IPA Region 2 and was awarded the Arthur

Troop Scholarship for 2010

He attended a policing course at IBZ Gimborn Castle in Germany

helliphellipbut let Mike talk about his experience

To start this off I would have to tell how I learned about the

Arthur Troop Scholarship Throughout my policing career I

have done and experienced many things I am very comfort-

able and competent with my duties and current position of

police sergeant I asked myself what challenges lay ahead for

me what new opportunities and experiences can I strive to

achieve It was in this thought that I decided International

policing was the way to go After a few clicks of the com-

puter mouse I found the International Police Association and

I was off to the races

With the encouragement of my Inspector of Operations and

support of Chief of Police and Police Services Board I sub-

mitted my application After a short wait I received a phone

call from Boyd Brown congratulating me on being a success-

ful candidate for the Arthur Troop Scholarship To say the

least I was stunned I had very little expectation of being

successful

My trip to Germany was to sum up in one word awesome

I have not travelled a lot in my life and career and this was

the opportunity of a life time This was such an amazing

experience both educationally and personally I am still di-

gesting everything First I have to thank a few people as

without their assistance my experience would not have been

as successful

The IPA for their assistance in processing and granting the

Arthur Troop Scholarship

Boyd Brown for the countless phone calls and connections

to get me to Germany

Johannes Holl shift supervisor for Koln police service and

IPA member who opened his home and gave me his time for

tours ride a longs and the best personal experience of Ger-

many anyone could ever ask for Johannes Holl and his fam-

ily made me feel like one of the family

Oliver Nolte Inspector with Koblenz police service who

provided me the hospitality and opportunity for ride-a-

longs tours and active participation in the police service

After a short 19 hour flight I touched down in KolnBonn

airport I connected with Johannes Holl and attended his

home and met his wonderful family The next day I went to

his station where I had a tour and met his platoon I was

then partnered with two officers and out on the road I

went The officerrsquos both spoke much better English than I

did German so we were able to communicate just fine

We went to several calls and I was able to see the officers

interaction with the public It was easy to see that people here

in Koln had a good rapport with and respect for the police

They were both professional and friendly with everyone I was

quick to realize no matter how far apart we are in distance

there is one thing that doesnrsquot change paperwork For every

action there is a reaction and that is paperwork

What I found extremely interesting is the shift schedule sys-

tem They operate what is called a pool system Four pla-

toons operate an early late and night shift The schedules are

posted a month in advance and each officer is responsible for

filling in the shifts heshe wishes to work for the next month

Each shift has a minimum number of officers required and each

officer must complete 41 hours of work per week

The officers are empowered with controlling their own work

schedules The work is performed around their personal life

and not the other way as is here in North America The work-

ers are much happier motivated and productive and have

higher job satisfaction Supervisors are forced to be more

interactive and involved in the work as a whole and not nar-

rowed down to a specific platoon The walls are torn down

between the differing shifts and everyone works as one big

team Best of all it seems to work

In Koblenz I met Oliver Nolte an inspector with the Wire Tap

and Surveillance unit Oliver arranged two full days of activi-

ties I had a tour of the Koblenz station and met several offi-

cers from different sections After which we headed out to

the River police unit I met the officer in charge and was given

a tour Then it was out onto the Rheine river The police

boat was only a few months old and had every possible gadget

imaginable on board It was incredible how well equipped and

trained the officers were We toured around the Rheine and

the Mosel rivers with picturesque statutes shorelines estates

castles and monuments But of course we were on duty so

pulling over boats checking licenses loads environmental and

safety requirements was all part of a dayrsquos work It was almost

like being pirates pulling up alongside these huge cargo boats

two officers would board the boat to do their checks We

then pulled back and waited to be called to pick them up again

Then it was onto the next police check What a beautiful way

to spend your time working I would transfer to it in a minute

IBZ Gimborn Castle Germany

P A G E 6

ldquoMost

definitely the

highlight of the

trip had to be

to the

Sparrows

Helicopter

unit ldquo

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

After the river police we headed right out to the Tactical

Unit This unit had taken over an old military complex

Here are a group of switched on policemen very skilled

equipped and trained I was very impressed with both the

officers and unit Officers hired for the tactical unit will do

the standard 3 year university training 3 years riot police

and then do an additional 3 years tactical training before

being assigned to the unit After completing all the training

the officer will routinely complete some 30 years in the unit

before being afforded the opportunity to move to other

units All officers have mandatory retirement at the age of

63 years The tactical unit averages 2-3 serious calls per

week They are extremely busy to the point where two

weeks prior to my visit they lost an officer during raid on an

outlaw biker house The officer was shot through a door

and died instantly It brings all too clearly the reality that our

job is dangerous and the worst can happen no matter how

well you are trained or equipped You could see the sadness

in the eyes of the officers as they told the details of the op-

eration

Once the day was done it was time for a castle tour Castle

Estle high up on the bluff overlooking the Rhein It was gor-

geous with a view that would stop your heart Then a walk

about around Koblenz showed the uniqueness of the streets

people shops pubs and buildings It was absolutely breath-

taking everywhere you looked a monuments statues and

churches Germany has gone to great lengths to preserve

the heritage of their land and done an outstanding job I was

also impressed with the people Everyone I met was friendly

and happy and more than willing to help me in spite of the

language barrier It was explained to me that Koblenz and

Koln are the green lung of Germany due to all the forests

and wilderness in the area which only adds to the beauty

The whole area and attitude is completely different to that in

Canada and something to be experienced Of course the

food and pubs certainly help the attraction to the area

The following day it was back to HQ with a tour of the Use

of Force range and training centre Interestingly enough the

training is very similar to our own in Canada with only subtle

differences In Germany only the tactical units are afforded

the use of a conducted energy weapon which is unfortunate

for the patrol officer However a unique piece of equipment

that patrol does have is the Kevlar blanket

It has recently been modified so is smaller lighter and easier

to handle The officers can use the blanket to assist in Kevlar

coverage if they are required to go into a dangerous situation

involving firearms As is everywhere the complaint is not

enough training time There were 11 trainers for some 2000

officers making this a very busy training section

I had the extreme fortune of a meeting with Chief of Police

Horst Eckhardt We spoke through a third party but I found

him to be very articulate intelligent and down to earth I was

very appreciative for the hour of time we spent together We

traded policing philosophies ideas and differences and as you

would expect I was very impressed Similarly I met and talked

with the Chief of Detectives I quickly realized the depth of

experience that leads the German polizei coupled with an abun-

dance of humor and generosity

Most definitely the highlight of the trip had to be to the Spar-

rows Helicopter unit After a brief power point presentation in

which I learned that all but 1 of the 16 states in Germany oper-

ate a helicopter unit This was very impressive considering that

Germany can fit three times inside the province of Ontario but

has a population of some 80 million people The unit works

with transportation of officers equipment as well as collects and

records evidence monitors traffic both on land and the rivers

The unit will assist with water drops for fire search and rescue

The helicopters have both Flir night vision capabilities and high

definition daylight cameras The Koblenz unit is one of the

quicker units and will operate one to two missions per day

There is no time for any general patrol they only respond to

missions What an impressive unit and my flight around

Koblenz was unbelievable The view from the air put a whole

new view on Germany from the comfortable seat of a new heli-

copter It doesnrsquot get any better than that

I returned to Troisdorf and the next day was off and running

with Johannes touring Koln Bonn Seigburg Konigswinter Al-

tenburg and Troisdorf If anyone every gets the chance to tour

in Germany with Johanness Holl jump at it I have to say he

would put any history teacher to shame if I can remember a

quarter of everything he told me I will be doing extremely well

We went to the Cathedral an awe inspiring historical building

Johannes Holl explains how it took 600 years to build which

tower was build first where the rocks came from and how they

were brought to the Cathedral

Our Class at IBZ Gimborn Castle

P A G E 7

ldquoI have never

learned so

much about

policing

geography

cultures

customs

language

and UN

policing in

just one

week before

ldquo

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

He can even show you the different styles which are de-

picted in the architecture The interesting details include

how the original sculpture made a replica of his naked wife

and placed it in a position with the gargoyles on the one

side of the Cathedral You would never pick that up in a

million years unless you knew the building inside and out

The normal viewing of the Cathedral would be approxi-

mately 45 minutes but not with Johannes Holl Two and a

half hours later and he has described all the stain glass win-

dows caskets pictures organ and artifacts in the whole

place After two and a half hour hours you feel like you

want to go through again and learn even more Pictures

well letrsquos just say I think I was up to about 250 pictures at

this point and had to recharge the batteries each night I

was walking on a stone path that was 2000 years old and

in a house that was older than Canada If you ever get the

chance please go to Germany and hope that Johannes Holl

has some free time to take you around You will not only

be appreciative of his warmth friendliness and generosity

but speechless regarding his knowledge of the area Some

of the fascinating places I saw include

St Michaels abbey Seigburg

Cathedral Koln

Estle Castle Koblenz

Bonn University formerly Bonn Castle Bonn

Beethovenrsquos birthplace Bonn

Dragonrsquos Rock Konigswinter

Drachenburg Castle Konigswinter

Altenburger Castle Altenburger

Bruhl Castle Bruhl

I had an amazing time visiting Koln and all the attractions

In addition my patrols and visit to the Headquarters Dis-

trict jail police training center (PTC) UN missions training

center communications center and command center were

extremely interesting

Well just when you think Germany doesnrsquot get any better

you arrive at Gimborn Castle Nestled in a secluded valley

approximately a half hour east of Koln you approach a

stunning castle with a small lake and immaculate landscape

The castle has been renovated but still keeps the historic

sense of the building The rooms you stay in are inside

the tower portion of the castle and each room has a

theme for a region of Germany

The whole training centre is gorgeous and picturesque

The course starts with brief history of the centre and infor-

mation on the specific course We then move to introduc-

tions of everyone It is then that I learn of the huge dynam-

ics in the course with officers from Cyprus SirLanka Hong

Kong The Netherlands Austria United Kingdom and all

over Germany In a most relaxing and comfortable ap-

proach the coordinator Antonius Rutting leads us into the

seminar with a variety of interesting and knowledgeable lec-

turers The topic of UN policing missions is of particular

interest for me as I am destined for a mission to Afghanistan

in January 2011 So I was glued to each lecturer with com-

plete interest The topics covered all aspects of UN mis-

sions from the selection process training mission parame-

ters deployment and return process and debriefing It left us

with a well rounded knowledge of UN police missions Many

officers on the course had been on missions and they freely

provided details of their experiences

I have never learned so much about policing geography

cultures customs language and UN policing in just one

week before It was amazing to see 30 officers bond so

quickly within the class By the second day everyone knew

each otherrsquos name and where they were from The whole

experience was very unique I would encourage more offi-

cers from Canada to get involved in the IPA and attend these

types of courses I will be singing the praises of my experi-

ence for years to come I already have plans to attend IBZ

Gimborn training center again in the future

I will also be doing my part to encourage officers to join the

IPA and part take in these types of opportunities This was

the experience of a life time and will be a great benefit to me

in my personal and professional life I have made friends and

colleagues for life some of which will be visiting in the near

future which I look forward to

A personal thanks to the IPA Boyd Brown Johannes Holl

and the Arthur Troop Scholarship for making this dream a

reality In closing I would like to say to any officer who may

read this what are you waiting for join the IPA and see the

world You wonrsquot regret it

Cheers

Servo per Amikeco

Mike Hunter

NBPS

During this period the road now known as Yesler Way was nicknamed Skid Road after the timber skidding down the hill to Henry

Yeslers sawmill This is considered a possible origin for the term which later entered the wider American vocabulary as Skid Row Like

much of the American West Seattle saw numerous conflicts between labor and management as well as ethnic tensions that culminated in

the anti-Chinese riots of 1885ndash1886[ This violence was caused by unemployed whites who determined to drive the Chinese from Seattle

(anti-Chinese riots also occurred in Tacoma) Martial law was declared and federal troops were brought in to put down the disorder

Nevertheless the economic success in the Seattle area was so great that when the Great Seattle fire of 1889 destroyed the central busi-

ness district a far grander city center rapidly emerged in its place Finance company Washington Mutual for example was founded in the

immediate wake of the fire However the Panic of 1893 hit Seattle hard

This boom was followed by the construction of a park system designed by the Olmsted brothers landscape architecture firm

The second and most dramatic boom and bust resulted from the Klondike Gold Rush which ended the depression that had begun with

the Panic of 1893 in a short time Seattle became a major transportation center On July 14 1897 the SS Portland docked with its famed

ton of gold and Seattle became the main transport and supply point for the miners in Alaska and the Yukon Those working men only

found lasting wealth in a few cases however it was Seattles business of clothing the miners and feeding them salmon that panned out in

the long run Along with Seattle other cities like Everett Tacoma Port Townsend Bremerton and Olympia all within Puget Sound be-

came competitors for exchange rather than mother-lodes for extraction of precious metals The boom lasted well into the early part of

the 20th century and funded many new Seattle companies and products In 1907 19-year-old James E Casey borrowed $100 from a

friend and founded the American Messenger Company (later UPS) Other Seattle companies founded during this period include Nord-

strom and Eddie Bauer[ The Gold Rush era culminated in the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition of 1909 which is largely responsible for

the layout of todays University of Washington campus

P A G E 8 V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Lhistoire des ldquosacs manquants bleurdquo en Belgique

Le voyage en Europe en 2010 drsquoun adheacuterent Canadien Peter Stewart

Peter et sa famille ont voyageacute sur Paris apregraves avoir passeacute une semaine agrave Bruges en Belgique Le train qui devait les

transporter srsquoest retrouveacute en panne et ils ont ducirc en prendre un autre pour rentrer agrave Paris Dans la confusion agrave savoir

ce qui ce passait et dans la hacircte de ne pas rater le prochain train sur une plateforme diffeacuterente ils ont laisseacute derriegravere

deux sacs en plastique bleu qui contenait les articles souvenir de leur fils

Les Stewart eacutetaient presque rendus agrave Bruxelles lorsqursquoils reacutealisegraverent leur oubli Peter parla avec le conducteur qui

teacuteleacutephona agrave Bruges On lrsquoinforma que les sacs avaient eacuteteacute localiseacutes et placeacutes au agrave la consigne des objets perdus Il teacuteleacute-

phone donc agrave Marc-Margy (Durant) preacutesident de lrsquoIPA Belgique expliquant lrsquoincident Marc-Margy lui dit qursquoil srsquoen oc-

cupait

Le preacutesident de lrsquoIPA Belgique teacuteleacutephona agrave un autre membre Bjorn de Deckere qui se rendit agrave la station de Bruges

reacutecupeacutera les sacs et demanda au conducteur du train suivant se rendant agrave Bruxelles de les prendre avec lui et que

Marc-Margy attendait

En route vers Bruxelles Peter reccedilut lrsquoappel du preacutesident de lrsquoIPA Belgique qui confirmait avoir les sacs Agrave sa grande

surprise le samedi Marc-Margy pris le train a fin de les lui remettre en personne

Peter et lui se rencontregraverent agrave la Gare du Nord agrave Paris Et comme le train du retour en Belgique ne devait repartir que deux heures plus tard ils prirent le chemin de lrsquoappartement des Stewart ougrave Marc-Margy fit la connaissance de

lrsquoeacutepouse de Peter et de ses deux fils Apregraves cette courte visite il prit le meacutetro en direction de la gare puis le train et

retourna chez lui

En plus drsquoavoir rendus les garccedilons heureux drsquoavoir reacutecupeacutereacute leurs souvenirs lrsquohistoire de cette aventure est devenue

un sujet de conversation de choix Lorsque nous racontons que les colis eacutetaient resteacutes sur le quai agrave Bruges les gens

eacutetaient peineacutes pour les enfants Mais crsquoest la faccedilon dont les articles ont eacuteteacute reacutecupeacutereacutes qui surprend le plus Tregraves peu de

personnes ont accegraves agrave une organisation comme lrsquoIPA Elle ne serait pas aussi extraordinaire sans ses membres et les

efforts qursquoils deacuteploient Tout ce que je souhaite est de pouvoir rendre la pareille agrave un membre IPA dans le futur

Je precircche probablement dans le deacutesert mais cet incident deacutemontre bien le genre drsquoorganisation et de ressource qursquoest

lrsquoIPA Peter est un nouvel adheacuterent et cet incident est un exemple eacuteloquent qui devrait faire en sorte que les membres

actuels encouragent leurs collegravegues policiers agrave joindre lrsquoIPA De telles aventures comme celle-lagrave se produisent de

temps agrave autres particuliegraverement lors de deacuteplacements agrave lrsquoeacutetranger et lorsqursquoon nrsquoest pas familier avec la langue et les

coutumes Crsquoest rassurant de savoir que lrsquoon peut appeler laquoun fregravereraquo lorsque neacutecessaire

Je sais qursquoil existe plusieurs organisations qui offrent du soutien professionnel agrave leurs membres mais je ne peux en

identifier une comme lrsquoIPA qui en regroupe unis grand nombre et qui possegravede autant de ressources que les policiers

actifs ou retraiteacutes Si un policier ne sait pas quoi faire dans certaines situations critiques je me demande qui le saura

Peter remercie tregraves sincegraverement Marc-Margy Durant Bjorn de Deckere et bien sucircr lrsquoIPA

Peter remercie

tregraves

sincegraverement

Marc-Margy

Durant Bjorn

de Deckere et

bien sucircr lrsquoIPA

During this period the road now known as Yesler Way was nicknamed Skid Road after the timber skidding down the hill to Henry

Yeslers sawmill This is considered a possible origin for the term which later entered the wider American vocabulary as Skid Row Like

much of the American West Seattle saw numerous conflicts between labor and management as well as ethnic tensions that culminated

in the anti-Chinese riots of 1885ndash1886[ This violence was caused by unemployed whites who determined to drive the Chinese from

Seattle (anti-Chinese riots also occurred in Tacoma) Martial law was declared and federal troops were brought in to put down the dis-

order Nevertheless the economic success in the Seattle area was so great that when the Great Seattle fire of 1889 destroyed the cen-

tral business district a far grander city center rapidly emerged in its place Finance company Washington Mutual for example was

founded in the immediate wake of the fire However the Panic of 1893 hit Seattle hard

This boom was followed by the construction of a park system designed by the Olmsted brothers landscape architecture firm

The second and most dramatic boom and bust resulted from the Klondike Gold Rush which ended the depression that had begun with

the Panic of 1893 in a short time Seattle became a major transportation center On July 14 1897 the SS Portland docked with its famed

ton of gold and Seattle became the main transport and supply point for the miners in Alaska and the Yukon Those working men only

found lasting wealth in a few cases however it was Seattles business of clothing the miners and feeding them salmon that panned out in

the long run Along with Seattle other cities like Everett Tacoma Port Townsend Bremerton and Olympia all within Puget Sound be-

came competitors for exchange rather than mother-lodes for extraction of precious metals The boom lasted well into the early part of

the 20th century and funded many new Seattle companies and products In 1907 19-year-old James E Casey borrowed $100 from a

friend and founded the American Messenger Company (later UPS) Other Seattle companies founded during this period include Nord-

strom and Eddie Bauer[ The Gold Rush era culminated in the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition of 1909 which is largely responsible for

the layout of todays University of Washington campus

P A G E 9

Peterrsquos most

profound

appreciation

goes out to

Marc-Margy

Durant and

Bjorn de

Deckere and

of course the

IPA

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Peter Stewart - Canadian Member Travelling in Europe - 2010

Peter and his family were travelling to Paris after spending a week in Bruges Belgium The train that they were scheduled to

take broke down so they had to switch to another train going to Paris In their confusion figuring out what was going on

and in a hurry to catch the new train on a different platform they inadvertently left two blue plastic shopping bags contain-

ing their sonrsquos souvenirs on the platform

The Stewartrsquos were half way to Brussels when they realize what had happened Peter spoke with the conductor who in

turned called Bruges and learned that the bags were found and placed in the stationrsquos Lost and Found Department He tele-

phoned Marc-Margy (Durant) (President of IPA Belgium) and explained what happened and Marc-Margy advised Peter to

leave it with him

The President of IPA Belgium called another IPA member Bjorn de Deckere who drove to the Bruges Station retrieved the bags and requested the conductor on the next train to Brussels to take bags where Marc-Margy would be waiting On their

way from Brussels to Paris Peter received a call from the IPA Belgium President stating that he had the bags To his aston-

ishment and surprise Marc-Margy boarded an afternoon train on Saturday to deliver the two bags in person

Peter met him at the Gare du Nord station in Paris Since the return train to Belgium would not be leaving for a couple of

hours they retired to the Stewartrsquos apartment in the city where Marc-Margy met Peterrsquos wife and their sons After their

brief visit Marc-Margy returned by metro the station and returned home

Besides making the boys happy by getting their souvenirs back but the way we got them back has turned into the best story

that anyone has heard of When he first told them that we had left the parcels on the platform in Bruges they immediately

felt sorry for the boysrsquo misfortune When I tell them how we got them back they were astounded Very few people have

access to such an organization as the IPA The IPA would not be as good an organization if it were not for the efforts that

members like you put into it I can only hope that I can be as accommodating to an IPA member in the future

This is probably like preaching to the choir but this incident demonstrates the kind of organization that the IPA is and what

a fabulous resource it can be Peter is a new member but this situation is a great example of why current members should

encourage fellow police officers to join the IPA Situation like this can and do arise from time to time especially when you

are out of the country and donrsquot know the language and ways of doing things It gives great peace of mind to be able to call

―brother to help out when needed

I know there are lots of organizations that extend professional courtesies to their members but I canrsquot think of many that

have members as resourceful as this one made of current and retired police officers If ―cops canrsquot figure out what to do

in most situations then not too many others will

Peterrsquos most profound appreciation goes out to Marc-Margy Durant and Bjorn de Deckere and of course the IPA

Fingerprinted in the Tundrahellip

by Georg Gruber IPA member from Austria

Wild and adventurous Alaska will always impress visitors from all over the world

even nowadays To visit Alaska is fantastic and unique the dimension of this

state brings the civilisation with all its technical achievements (which you also

encounter in Alaska) into a complete different aspect

Early July 2010 a group of IPA members and spouses started their voyage from

Tyrol from the Innsbruck and Salzburg airport and colleagues from the eastern

part of Austria departing from the Vienna airport to Frankfurt Here we boarded

the next flight via Greenland to Whitehorse Yukon ( a time difference of 9

hours) where we were welcomed in our hotel by IPA representative for the

Yukon Al Fedoriak Al welcomed us to Whitehorse and IPA Canada - Region 5

and we exchanged some gifts

From there we boarded our bus and traveled the Alaska Highway to Haynes Junc-

tion in the Kuane National Park Some of the group took a sightseeing tour with a

bush plane over the glaciers around Mount Logan (the highest mountain in Can-

ada)

Our tour continued over the Glenn Highway enjoying the countless rivers lakes

and glaciers at the impressive Wrangell ndash St Elias National Park and via the

Richardson Highway we turned south in the direction of the Pacific Coast

Al Fedoriak (Region 5) and

Georg Gruber (right) exchange gifts

In Whitehorse (YUKON)

helliphellipwhere we

were

welcomed by

IPA

representative

Al Fedoriak

The story of the missing ldquoBlue Bagsrdquo in Belgium

P A G E 1 0

Here we

were

welcomed

by a

breathtaking

landscape

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Valdez has also the nickname of ―Little Switzerland because of its alpine surroundings However itrsquos generally known as the

spot where the Trans oil Alaska Pipe Line ends and where the big oil tankers are loaded From here we continued out trip

to Prince William Sound

We passed the calving glaciers of which the Columbia Icefield was one of the most spectacular of all and followed our

route close to the Pacific Coast Alaskarsquos largest city Anchorage gave us a chance to get acquainted and do some sightseeing

in our free time This city lies at the same degree of latitude as Stockholm and St Petersburg Here were many interesting

spots to discover Lake Hood with Lake Spenard the largest airfield for hydroplanes We also visited the Matanuska Valley

as well as the main town of Palmer

Via the George Parks Highway we traveled north towards Denali Nat Park Here we were welcomed by a breathtaking

landscape of a constantly changing panorama glaciers in the distance and beaver dams in the nearby rivers It was without

question the scenic climax of our tour In the early hours we started our Denali Wildlife Tour with a shuttle bus driving

into one of North Americarsquos most worth seeing landscapes Again on the George Parks Highway we made a stop in Ne-

nana where we visited the Alaska Railway Museum after which we reached Fairbanks in the afternoon We continued our

travels via the Top of the World Highway and crossed the border between Canada and the USA at the most northern

border crossing Little Cold Creek After the border formalities and the necessary fingerprinting we continued enjoying the

indescribable view Mountains rivers valleys and forest as far the eye could reach In the afternoon we crossed the Yukon

river by ferry and reached Dawson City Here we visited the Bonanza Creek the Jack London Cabin the Midnight Dome

and the Golddiggers Museum A visit to the Diamond Tooth Gertie and the Casino with Can-Can girls was on the evening

program Via the Klondike Highway the tour returned to Whitehorse Our return flight to Frankfurt continuing to Inns-

bruck Salzburg and Vienna was as always perfectly organized All travel participants look already forward to the 2011 Japan

trip

Interested in traveling and visit IPA - members worldwide

Go to wwwipa-iacorghouseshelliphellip

IPA now has over 60 properties word wide where members can stay in reasonable priced accommodations

The IPA Houses are currently available in 21 countries worldwide

The idea behind IPA houses originated in Germany and followed on from the founding of IBZ Castle Gimborn in 1969

Today there are IPA Houses across the globe from Australia to South Africa Israel to the United Kingdom - the con-

cept is still developing with more Houses being opened each year like the new IPA house in Malaga Spain and

Clonard Village in Ireland

Several IPA members have accommodation available in their home or rental at very reasonable cost

When visiting our national website at wwwipaca you find more useful information at

Traveler Advice Articles like tips for IPA members when traveling tips plan ahead home hosting etc

Furthermore you always can contact our National Travel Secretary Harry SUMMERTON at travelipaca

as well as the IPA Canada Assistant National Travel Secretary Guy BABIN at guybabinsympaticoca

More information about IPA Friendship weeks Anniversaries Tours or special events you will find on the last two pages

of this edition

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

P A G E 1 1

Come Join IPA Canada in celebrating itrsquos 50th Anniversary

June 4mdashJune 13 2011

IPA Canada is proud to offer you the opportunity to visit all that Ontario has to offer

We are inviting you to a 10-day tour which includes visits to London (home of our founder) experience dinner

overlooking the natural beauty of Niagara Falls and see the sites of Toronto (the capital city of Ontario)

All these sights and more along with the warm hospitality of Canada awaits you

The tour begins on Saturday June 4 2011 following the IPA Canada AGM in London ON and concludes on

Tuesday June 14 2011 in Toronto ON

The cost for this all inclusive tour is only

$1900 CAD per person based on double occupancy or $2400 CAD per person single occupancy

The tour is only open to the first 54 people who register

We hope to see you there

For further information and registration forms contact

Larry Sheppard

179 Great Oak Trail

Binbrook Ontario L0R 1C0

Ph 1 (289) 286 0141

Email cop300mountaincablenet

Day 1 Saturday June 4

Our guests will be greeted at the airport and transported to the Hilton Hotel in London ON where registration will continue

throughout the day In the evening we attend dinner and closing reception of the IPA Canada Annual General Meeting and

the start of the IPA Canada 50th Anniversary Celebrations It is an opportunity to mix with the IPA Canada delegates and

fellow tour guests

Day 2 Sunday June 5

Morning free early afternoon a tour of the London Police Station Dinner will be a barbeque at the London Police Associa-

tion Evening free

Day 3 Monday June 6

We board a bus for a drive and tour of the Ontario Police College where lunch will be served Drive and shop at St Jacobs

and Elmira (Mennonite Country) Dinner will be served at the Waterloo Police Association Hall

Day 4 Tuesday June 7

We depart at 1000 am aboard a double decker bus for a tour of London Tour of the Labattrsquos Brewery with lunch included

Dinner served at a local establishment

Day 5 Wednesday June 8

We board the bus and head for Niagara Falls En route we stop at Hernder Estates Wineries for lunch and a wine tour

At 200 PM we arrive at the Oakes hotel overlooking Niagara Falls Diner is served at the Skylon Tower overlooking the

Niagara Falls The evening is free to do as you please

Day 6 Thursday June 9

At 930 AM we board a double decker bus for Niagara-onndashthe-Lake for some walking and shopping At noon you will return back to the hotel The rest of the day is free You will be given lunch money and a coupon book (This coupon book includes

free transportation around Niagara Falls and free or discounted entrance to many of the attractions that Niagara Falls has to

offer) At 530 PM we must be back at the hotel to board the bus to go for dinner at Bettyrsquos restaurant

Day 7 Friday June 10

This will be a free day to explore more of Niagara Falls using your coupon book or just relax We have to be back at the hotel

and on the bus at 530 PM to go to the famous ―Oh Canada Eh show We should return to the hotel by 10 PM

Day 8 Saturday June 11

Today we board the bus and head for Toronto At 11 AM we visit the Halton Railway exhibit and have a barbeque lunch We

arrive at the Novotel Hotel in downtown Toronto at approx 230 PM Dinner will be on your own with numerous restau-

rants in the area (You will be given dinner money)

Day 9 Sunday June 12

We leave the hotel to board the bus to Midland and take a boat cruise with lunch included Visit an authentic 17th Century

Jesuit Missionary settlement and martyr shrine Return to Toronto for dinner and evening on your own

Day 10 Monday June 13

See some of the sights of Toronto (CN Tower Hockey Hall of Fame Royal Ontario Museum etc)

Closing Gala Dinner at the hotel

Day 11 Tuesday June 14

Departures we hope you have enjoyed your visit to Canada and will come back very soon We have vouchers available to

you you can use for transport from the hotel to the Toronto International Airport If anyone wishes to extend their stay the

hotel has rooms available (These rooms must be booked at time of registration)

IPA CANADA 50th ANNIVERSARY Tour ITINARARY

P A G E 1 2

More China adventures by Brian N COX V O L 2 0 1 0 4

In Beijing and Shanghai you will see foreigners every-

where but here in Chongqing I would estimate that 95

of the time I leave our condo I never see another for-

eigner (Naturally I have got used to people staring at

me) Although there are many more Americans Brits

and probably Aussies than Canadians here coinciden-

tally the last four of the last five foreigners I ran into

here in Chongqing were Canadians Three were expats

living here and one was visiting his daughter who worked

in China I was sitting on a bench in a shopping area

while Gong Pei bargained in a nearby store when the

man visiting his daughter sat beside me It turned out he

was from Regina and two RCMP members were his best

friends Bill Logan and Tom Light I not only knew both

of them Tom Light was my boss when I was on Winni-

peg Drug Squad Talk about a small world Unfortu-

nately Bill Logan has passed away and Tom Light had a

serious stroke and has been confined to a wheelchair for

the past two years I was very surprised about Tom as

he always seemed to be a fit and healthy individual and never looked overweight when I knew him Apparently

the stroke occurred while he was out hunting with the

visitor from Regina that I was talking to I am only pro-

viding this detail because I know a lot of people reading

China Adventures are ex-RCMP and new both Logan

and Light

Apparently the biggest group of buyers of high-end

houses in London England are mainland Chinese Unlike

the wealthy groups that preceded them the Russians and

Saudis the Chinese are not buying the houses to live in

but as an investment they prefer to remain living in

China According to the New York Times London real

estate companies are desperate to hire Mandarin speak-

ing employees

I saw some beautiful SpringFall jackets on sale here for

$15 about $100 cheaper than they would cost in Can-

ada but unfortunately I am too big and fat to buy

clothes in Chongqing Due to the large number of for-

eigners living in Beijing and Shanghai (about 140000 in

each of these cities I have been told) large size clothes

should be no problem to find Here they are very rare

One of the many things I will miss about China is the

service I didnrsquot realize how poor service was in Canada

until I had something to compare it to A restaurant that

would have five waiterswaitresses in Canada would have

fifteen to twenty here Instead of the four or five em-

ployees on each floor of a Canadian department store

all disguised in street clothes so you donrsquot know they

work there in Chongqing there would be at least one-

hundred employees on every floor all wearing uniforms

If you need something from a nearby store or restaurant

you just phone them and they will deliver it to your door

at no charge God Irsquom going to miss this

The other day when we were downtown there was a

small anti-Japanese rally protesting the seizure of a Chi-

nese fishing boat and the imprisonment of its captain by the Japanese near a group of islands claimed by both

countries

The government in Beijing is on television every day protesting

this action by the Japanese and promising ―dire consequences

if the captain is not released Today there was a big rally in

Jeifangbei with flags waving and choirs singing a song bout re-

leasing the captain Gong Pei says many people are calling for

war upon Japan Anti-Japanese feelings are very strong here in

China as the atrocities committed by the Japanese during

WW2 are still front and centre in their minds Ironically

young Japanese know nothing about this because Japanese war

crimes have been removed from Japanese history books I

realize that the USA is an ally of Japan but I think that China

has no fear of the American military whatsoever I canrsquot be

sure but I suspect both governments will keep things in per-

spective China and Japan are important trading partners now

in fact China is Japanrsquos second biggest trading partner

Chinarsquos transition from an agricultural society to an urban

society is progressing at an astounding pace An article in the

Globe amp Mail recently said that China now has sixty cities with

populations over one million but by 2025 there will be 220 cities with populations exceeding one million Currently

Chinarsquos urban population is 633 million but by 2030 the urban

population will be one billion When this happens who is

going to be growing the food for 13 billion plus people To

be classified as a medium-size city in China the population

must exceed seven million By this standard there would be

very few medium size cities in the US and Canada

Brian Cox

Chongqing China

briancoxvip163com

Brian Cox

Ret Cpl

RCMP

and a member

of Region 14

returned to

Canada

We look for-

ward (if possi-

ble) to hear

more about his

China Adven-

tureshellip

Time to meet Brian and Gong Pei

Liberation Square in Chongqing China

P A G E 1 3

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Thousands of peace and police officers from across Canada participated on Sunday September 26 2010 in Ottawa in the

annual ceremonies remembering those who have died in the line of duty

Thousands of police and peace officers from across Canada gathered on Parliament Hill to honour seven fellow peace offi-

cers slain in the line of duty over the past year

The dayrsquos ceremony began at 9 am in a light drizzle as officers read aloud the names of each of the 771 police and peace

officers who have died on-duty over the years Six to eight officers a year have died in Canada over the last 23 years

The ceremony culminated in a march to Parliament Hill where they were greeted by dignitaries and the general public

In 1998 the federal government proclaimed the last Sunday in September as Police and Peace Officersrsquo National Memorial

Day

The names that will be added to the glass monuments of the Canadian Police Memorial Pavilion located behind Parliament

Hill include

RCMP Constable Chelsey Robinson died June 21 2010

OPP Constable Vu Pham died March 8 2010

Peel Regional Police Constable A James Ochakovsky died March 2 2010

RCMP Chief Superintendent Douglas E Coate died - January 16 2010

RCMP Sergeant Mark Gallagher died Jan 12 2010

Ottawa Police Constable I Eric Czapnik ndash Dec 29 2009

Leacutevis Police Service Constable Meacutelanie Roy died Sept 7 2009

Peace and police officers honoured in annual tribute in Ottawa

On Sunday September 13 2010 four fallen RCMP officers were added to the Cenotaph Honour Roll and Memorial Wall

during the RCMP National Memorial Service held at Depot Division in Regina

The four fallen officers were added to the 222 brave men and women who have served Canada as Royal Canadian Mounted

Police since 1876 Commissioner William JS Elliot said during the event It is my hope that the family and friends of our

fallen comrades will find some solace in the knowledge that their loved ones sacrifices will always be remembered by their

extended RCMP family

We are mindful of the tragic death of Constable Michael Potvin who lost his life while on duty in Mayo Yukon on July 13

2010 Mike and his family remain in our thoughts and prayers Constable Potvinrsquos service and sacrifice will be officially recog-

nized at our 2011 National Memorial Service

Constable Norman Harry Atkins died on July 8 1995 when he was involved in a police car collision near Finnegans Hill New

Brunswick Constable Chelsey Alice Robinson died on June 21 2010 as the result of a two vehicle collision while on patrol in

Stony Plain Alberta Sergeant Mark Charles Gallagher and Chief Superintendent Douglas Edward Coates died as a result of a

massive earthquake in January 2010 while serving on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti

The Memorial Service was attended by those close to the fallen members and Canadian leaders veterans cadets and RCMP

from across Canada The Depot has been the location of the annual Memorial Service since the mid-1930s

RCMP honour fallen members at National Memorial Service

at Depot Division in Regina

P A G E 1 4

Shoulder flash

Sri Lanka Police

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

There were 3500

- 4000 wild

elephants on the

islandhelliphellip

IPA - SRI LANKA

FRIENDSHIP WEEK

15-25 AUGUST 2010 George and Mary Frid long time IPA members with two Mount

Hope friends started our adventure August 5th flying ETIHAD

Airways from Pearson for a fourteen hour flight to Abu Dhabi in

the United Arab Emirates

Arrived at 800 pm the following day driven to the recently opened

five star Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Hotel Spent three days touring a

visit to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque sixth largest in the world

opened during Ramadan in 2007 The Mosque was built at a cost

of 2 billion USD and is still being added to Can accommodate

41000 worshippers at one time contains the worlds largest chan-

delier at 9 tonnes and carpet woven in Iran over two years at a cost

of 2 million USD Mary was obliged to wear a provided freshly

laundered abaya and the men a dishdada (long cotton garment) no

shoes Went on a desert sand dune bashing harrowing ride in jeep

type vehicles ending at a camel farm and oasis for dinner and belly

dancing entertainment

On the 9th driven to Dubai where we stayed at the Fairmont in the centre of the City Took bus tours shopped in the

souks sailed on an Arab dhow and the final of the fourth day had to forego a pass to the worlds tallest building for an

invitation to have drinks in the lounge of Burj Al Arab reputed to be the only seven star hotel in the world Entry is by

pre registration no sight seers The drink menu included a vintage cognac sprinkled with gold dust at $2000 Cdn per

drink so we opted for Beefeater gin amp tonic at $300 Cdn for four drinks

On the 13th flew from Abu Dhabi for a four hour flight to Colombo Sri Lanka where we were met by IPA reps driven

to the Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel registered and received a gift package of two different monogrammed golf shirts can-

vas shoulder bag and boxes of tea for each person Eighty-one registrants from Australia Canada Great Britain Swit-

zerland Germany Luxembourg Hungary Italy Hong Kong Portugal and Slovakia

During the eleven day trip stayed at eight high end hotels served three meals daily several cocktail receptions and after-

noon teas There were two exceptional dinners of note The first was in Colombo at the Senior Police Officers Mess a large villa type complex heavily guarded by police personnel because of the recent Tamil conflict The national police

band was in attendance male dancers in traditional island dress female dancers in beautiful coloured attire all serving

police officers of which there are 80000 on the island of 19 million predominantly Hindus and Buddhists with about 13

Tamils originally brought from India to work the tea plantations

The second held on the 22nd at the Hotel Cinnamon Grand where the honoured guest was the Inspector General of

Police (chief or commissioner) A representative from each country was selected to sit at the head table and were pre-

sented with a jewel type box containing a beautiful anodized brass and chrome finished oblong plaque embossed in col-

ours with the Sri Lanka and police flags crests and suitable inscriptions obviously manufactured at considerable expense

During the cross island tour traveled in two new highway cruiser buses plus two mini buses for luggage and supplies

Escorted the entire trip by a police superintendent and a cruiser vehicle with three police officers Approaching every

town met by police vehicles including motorcycle with two officers on a solo machine The escorts were necessary to

get through towns crammed with trucks busses and motorized rickshaws by the hundreds and protection from mili-

tant Tamils not entirely subdued In the cities and towns near former Tamil enclaves there is a military presence with

sand bagged bunkers at all key points and several check points on roadways

The tour included visit to an elephant sanctuary two game preserves with elephants water buffalo leopards mongoose

etc Hindu and Buddhist temples and a three hour long Hindu parade pageant of drum bands all in traditional dress and

65 adorned elephants There were many other sites too numerous to mention

Of interest there are 3500-4000 wild elephants on the island and on average 100 persons are killed by the beasts annu-

ally And 100 species of snakes of which four are venomous on average 600 persons die annually from snake bite

In summary the Sri Lanka IPA Police and Justice Ministry are to be commended for their effort in providing what was to

us a most outstanding friendship gathering I questioned one host how the IPA could provide so much in the way of

hotels meals numerous gifts etc at such an economical price and was informed it was highly subsidized by banks and

business firms

August 15 2010

Welcome Dinner in the Senior Police Officers

Mess in Colombo Sri Lanka

Dancers and members of the band are all serving

police officers

P A G E 1 5

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

The final day ended after noon lunch and we were destined for a two hour drive to Colombo where we would shop and

lounge around a hotel lobby until a late evening ride to the airport for a 430 am flight The superintendent with our tour

and his wife a retired nurse learning of our plight invited our four to their home for dinner which we accepted met their

family and enjoyed immensely their hospitality Later the superintendent donned his uniform and we were driven to the

airport in a mini bus and he cleared the way through police check points and detailed an inspector at the airport to steer us

through the throngs of people

The Sri Lanka IPA gathering was far beyond our expectations and the standard set will be difficult for others to follow A

most memorable adventure

August 22 2010 - Hotel

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Dinner hosted by

IPA Dr Mahinda Balasuriya

Inspector General for the

80000 member Sri Lanka

Police presenting a beautiful

engraved metal plaque to

Georg Frid representing

IPA Canada

Nouvelles de la reacutegion 15 News from Region 15

LE CLUB ROTARY ET LrsquoIPA

MONTEacuteREacuteGIE FONT DES

HEUREUX Crsquoest agrave la demande du membre ami Robert Bou-

langer Gouverneur du Club Rotary

International district 7790 que bureau de direc-

tion a formuleacute une recommendation agrave lrsquoeffet que

soit remis un don de cet organisme au Service

des incendies de Cowansville pour lrsquoachat drsquoun

deacutefibrillateur cardiaque

Le 20 juin dernier Roger Lecours chef des opeacuterations du

SSIC a reccedilu le chegraveque de 3000 $ des mains de Robert Bou-

langer et de Reba Lovrien preacutesidente du Fellowship

Veacutehicules reacutecreacuteatifs du Club Rotary (Newport Oregon) en

preacutesence de Christian Parent vice-preacutesident et Denis

Bourcier secreacutetaire de lrsquoIPA Monteacutereacutegie

Et le 4 octobre avait lieu une journeacutee portes ouvertes du

Service drsquoincendie de Cowansville ougrave fut preacutesenteacute au grand

public le deacutefibrillateur installeacute dans lrsquouniteacute drsquourgence Plu-sieurs membres du bureau de direction assistegraverent agrave lrsquoeacuteveacutene-

ment

Ce don est ducirc agrave lrsquoinitiative de Denis Bourcier secreacutetaire de

lrsquoIPA Monteacutereacutegie et ex-conseiller municipal et reacutesident de

Cowansville

THE ROTARY CLUB AND IPA RE-

GION 15 GOODWILL PARTNERS

At the request of Robert Boulanger Rotary Club

International Governor District 7790 and Friend

of R15 its executives recommended that an avail-

able donation from the Rotary be granted to the

Cowansville Fire department to equip their emer-

gency unit with a cardiac defibrillator

On June 20 Roger Lecours Chief operating officer

at the SSIC received the $3000 cheque from Robert Bou-

langer and Reba Lovrien President Fellowship Recreation

Vehicles Rotary International (Newport Oregon) whilst

attending the Rotaryrsquos international convention held in

Montreal Vice President Christian Parent and Secretary

Denis Bourcier attended the event

On October 4 the Cowansville Fire Department held an

open house event and introduced the defibrillator to the

general public Many members of IPA Region 15 Executive

bureau were in attendance

This donation was made possible thanks to Denis Bourcier

R15 Secretary and former Cowansville City councillor

IPA

Monteacutereacutegie

P A G E 1 6

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

REGION 15 GOLF TOURNEMENT

On September 13th some 28 golfers were ready for the

outing in spite of a cloudy sky and enjoyed great golfing

at Candiac Golf Club Later on 24 guests joined them

and were treated to a delicious BBQ Raymond Malboeuf succeeded in putting his golf ball closest

to the hole and was awarded the SGB trophy

All attendees went home with a souvenir thanks to generous

sponsors

Congratulations to the organizer of the event Jean-Louis

Cabana

LA JOURNEacuteE DE GOLF Le 13 septembre quelque 28 golfeurs ont braveacute la tempera-

ture incertaine et 24 inviteacutes se sont joints agrave eux pour

deacuteguster un succulent BBQ en soireacutee Ray-

mond Malboeuf srsquoest meacuteriteacute un tropheacutee SGB pour la balle la

plus pregraves du trou

Tous sont partis avec un souvenir offert par de geacuteneacutereux

commanditaires

Bravo agrave lrsquoorganisateur Jean-Louis Cabana

DERNIEgraveRE HEURE - jeudi dernier le souper du preacutesident

Nadeau fut un eacutenorme succegraves 45 personnes se sont bien

amuseacutees et le confeacuterencier ex-GRC Yvon Thibault fut passion-

nant avec son reacutecit du Chacircteau de Bauharnois et la petite histoire

du Queacutebec Un livre agrave se procurer sans faute et un eacuteveacutenement agrave

renouveler

Noubliez pas notre rencontre mensuel 5 7 ce jeudi 28 oc-

tobre chez CARMINE Place Portobello agrave Brossard Possibiliteacute

dobtenir votre timbre 2011 sur place

ASSEMBLEacuteE ANNUELLE le 25 novembre chez Barbies preacutedeacute-

ceacutee dun 5 7 Noubliez pas dapporter votre passeport Pos-

sibiliteacute dacqueacuterir votre timbre 2011 sur place SVP confirmer

votre preacutesence aupregraves du secreacutetaire Denis

Bourcier jdbovideotronca

PARTY DE NOEumlL le vendredi 3 deacutecembre 18h chez Oeuf

Xceptionnel au 130 St-Pierre agrave Saint-Constant (Reacuteservations

requises aupregraves de Christian Parent

parentchristiansympaticoca

VISITE DU PREacuteSIDENT NATIONAL LARRY SHEPPARD Sou-

per en sa compagnie et son eacutepouse le 11 deacutecembre agrave 18h agrave la

Casa Grecque 8245 boul Taschereau Vous ecirctes cordialement

inviteacutes agrave vous joindre agrave nous SVP confirmer votre preacutesence

aupregraves de Denis Nadeau denisnadohotmailcom

The First PRESIDENTS DINNER on Thursday Oct 21 2010

was a huge success with 45 members and friends attending

the event Former RCMP officer and author Yvon Thibault

unravelled the story that led him to writing Le Chacircteau de

Bauharnois a love story between a Frenchman and an English-

woman set in the 1837-38 Rebellion in Quebec A must read

book

HAPPY HOUR October 29 at CARMINE Place Portobello agrave

Brossard Your 2011 stamps will be available

AGM November 25 at Barbies preceded by a Happy Hour

Dont forget your passport Elections will take place and your

2011 stamps will be available Please confirm your attend-

ing with Secretary Denis Bourcier jdbovideotronca

CHRISTMAS PARTY Friday December 3rd at 600 PM at the

popular venue Oeuf Xceptionnel 130 St-Pierre St in St Con-

stant Entertainment and dancing with Bob Roberges music

Region 8 President (Reservation mandatory Please con-

tact Christian Parent parentchristiansympaticoca)

NATIONAL PRESIDENT LARRY SHEPPARDS VISIT Come

and join us for dinner with Larry and wife on December 11th

at 600 PM at Casa Grecque 8245 Taschereau Boulevard in

Brossard Please confirm your attending with Denis Nadeau

denisnadohotmailcom

P A G E 1 7 V O L 2 0 1 0 4

International Police Association

International Photography Competition 2011

Hosted by the Israel Section on behalf of the

International Cultural Commission of the International Police Association

GENERAL CATEGORY FOR AWARDS

Open Category a) Any photographic subject or topic

Subject Category b) Police at work

A prize of CHF400 will be awarded to the overall winner CHF300 will be given to the winner of each Category with sec-

ond and third placing awards

SELECTORS Teaching staff of the Hadassah College of Photography in Jerusalem

CALENDAR Last Date for Entries 02 June 2011

Selection 12 June 2011

Notification Sent by 16 July 2011

First Showing 37th IEC Conference in Romania A total of 50 images will be selected and will be

sent to Romania for mounting and hanging for an International Exhibition The pho-

tographs will be offered to other sections for holding a similar exhibition Each sec-

tion will have a DVD with the best 50 images

R U L E S

1) The competition is open to all members of the International Police Association

2) There will be no limit on the number of images per person

3) Prizes will be awarded as stated and presented at the 37th IEC meeting in Romania

4) Photographs are to be Forwarded on computer disc with a non-compressed file size of at least 2 megapixels that

will allow for a 20x30 cm (8x12 inches) print to be printed from the disc Included will be the name and address of the au-

thor title of the photograph and a brief description of the image

The discs will not be returned to senders

5) Entries are to be posted to

Dr Eran Israel

IPA ISRAEL

Sherit Israel st 37

Tel Aviv 68165

ISRAEL

Notification that the entry has been posted is to be e-mailed to Eran Israel Ieran012netil

6) Copyright

The right to reproduce photographic images for International Police Association purposes is assumed

The selectorsrsquo decision is final and no correspondence will entered into by the International Police Association

Whilst the International Police Association will exercise care in the handling of entries it regrets that it can accept no re-

sponsibility for loss or damage however caused

Submission of entries implies acceptance of these Rules

P A G E 1 8

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

IPA Canada

IYG

Infohellip

From 19 - 22 May Mai 2011

Please visit wwwipalu for all information and registrationBulletin drsquo in-

scription (before December 31 2010 avant 31Decembre 2010

International

IPA Luxembourg 50th Anniversary 50e Anniversaire

IPA LUXEMBOURG

84 Rue Adolphe Fisher

L - 1521 Luxembourg

The 2011 IYG will be hosted by IPA Ireland from July 24 - August 7 2011

16mdash17 years old and children grandchildren of an IPA member can apply

More info on wwwipairelandie and read additional info below regarding

IPA Canada selection process

International Police Association

Canadian Section

September 19 2010

Fellow Members

In 2011 the IPA International Youth Gathering will be held in Ireland A detailed explanation of the process to choose the

representatives from IPA Canada can be found in Appendix ―M of the IPA Canada Constitution It is summarized as fol-

lows

Please fill out the ―Application Form and send a copy of it along with a 500 word essay outlining why the applicant feels at-

tendance at the IYG would be beneficial to himher

(This essay will be written by the applicant) All of these documents are to be submitted along with a covering letter with

proof of the IPA membership of the applicantrsquos parent or grandparent and details of the parentrsquos or grandparentrsquos IPA in-

volvement

These documents will be sent to the Secretary General of IPA Canada

(10 Goodwood Road Brampton ON L6S 1C5) no later than midnight of December 31 2010

If more than two applicants are received then all application forms will be copied and forwarded to the selection committee

which will be comprised of the three National Vice Presidents

Selection criteria will include

(a) Age of the applicant

(b) Content and style of the essay submitted

(c) Length of the IPA service and dedication of the applicants parent or grandparent

(d) Applicants who have applied in the past and not been chosen or those who have not attended an IYG previously

Each successful applicant will receive a $10000 grant from IPA Canada and IPA Canada reserves the right to refuse applica-

tions if the selection committee feels the applicant is not a suitable candidate to represent Canada

If you have any further questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me

In Friendship

Marv Southcott

Secretary General

IPA Canada

IPA Ireland

13 Iona Drive

Glasnevin Dublin 9

Ireland

IPA Ireland hosting the 2011 Intern Youth Gathering

IPA Canada Travel Information

P A G E 1 9

Friendship weeks and Anniversaries

IPA Austria Region Carinthia Nassfeld Skiweek 2011 January 29 - Febr 5

httpwwwipaatphp-localcmszeigphp

titel=ipaehtm

IPA USA Texas 3rd Texas Friendship Cruise February 27 - March 6 2011

httpwwwipatexascomregistratonhtm

IPA New Zealand Friendship Week April 5 - 14 2011 httpwwwipaorgnzeventsindexhtm

IPA Slovenia celebrates itrsquos 20th Anniversary 21 - 24 April 2011

IPA Luxembourg celebrates itrsquos 50th Anniversary May 19 - 22 2011 httpwwwipaluv2

IPA Canada AGM 2011 London ON June 2 - 4 2011

IPA Canada 50th Anniversary and Friendship Week Tour Ontario June 4mdash13 2011

email secretaryipaca more info in this issue

IPA Scotland Ayrshire Branch 25th Anniversary and Friendship Week August 6 - 13 2011

Contact Jim NISBET jimaripaskycom http

wwwipascotlandnet

IPA USA Region 12 Friendship Cruise Oct 1mdash8 2011 region12ipa-usaorg

IPA USA NEC NDC meeting in Region 25 Metro Phoenix Arizona October 15 - 18 2011

httpwwwipa-usaorgeventshtml

Updated and complete information regarding the following events will be obtained via

National Travel Secretary Harry SUMMERTON (travelipaca or harlorsympaticoca) and

National Travel Secretary Assistant Guy BABIN (guybabinsympaticoca)

or by contacting your regional Travel Officer

ldquoThe world is a

book and those

who do not

travel only read

one pagerdquo

International Executive Meetings and Friendship weeks

September 20 - 25 2011 IEC Conference - IPA Romania More info at wwwiparomaniaro

September 4ndash 9 2012 World Conference - IPA Israel Friendship week to follow September 9 - 15 2012

with visits to Jerusalem Tel Aviv Dead See and Sea of Galilee

More info at wwwipa-israelorg

IPA - International Youth Gathering 2011 Ireland

The theme of the 2011 event is Green Country Green environment

July 24th - August 7th 2011 wwwipairelandie

Future IYG venues

2012 - IPA Czech Republic - more info to follow

2013 - IPA Switzerland - more info to follow

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Please share your copy of the IPA Canada newslet-

ter with other friends and members of Law En-

forcement Agencies

Membership forms can be filled out through

the national website of IPA Canada at wwwipaca

Membership dues are only $3000 per year

Please forward any submissions for the next IPA Canada newsletter

before January 15 2011 in MS Word format to the editor

vpwestipaca

Till next and enjoy Servo Per Amikeco

Barry Bos

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P A G E 6

ldquoMost

definitely the

highlight of the

trip had to be

to the

Sparrows

Helicopter

unit ldquo

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

After the river police we headed right out to the Tactical

Unit This unit had taken over an old military complex

Here are a group of switched on policemen very skilled

equipped and trained I was very impressed with both the

officers and unit Officers hired for the tactical unit will do

the standard 3 year university training 3 years riot police

and then do an additional 3 years tactical training before

being assigned to the unit After completing all the training

the officer will routinely complete some 30 years in the unit

before being afforded the opportunity to move to other

units All officers have mandatory retirement at the age of

63 years The tactical unit averages 2-3 serious calls per

week They are extremely busy to the point where two

weeks prior to my visit they lost an officer during raid on an

outlaw biker house The officer was shot through a door

and died instantly It brings all too clearly the reality that our

job is dangerous and the worst can happen no matter how

well you are trained or equipped You could see the sadness

in the eyes of the officers as they told the details of the op-

eration

Once the day was done it was time for a castle tour Castle

Estle high up on the bluff overlooking the Rhein It was gor-

geous with a view that would stop your heart Then a walk

about around Koblenz showed the uniqueness of the streets

people shops pubs and buildings It was absolutely breath-

taking everywhere you looked a monuments statues and

churches Germany has gone to great lengths to preserve

the heritage of their land and done an outstanding job I was

also impressed with the people Everyone I met was friendly

and happy and more than willing to help me in spite of the

language barrier It was explained to me that Koblenz and

Koln are the green lung of Germany due to all the forests

and wilderness in the area which only adds to the beauty

The whole area and attitude is completely different to that in

Canada and something to be experienced Of course the

food and pubs certainly help the attraction to the area

The following day it was back to HQ with a tour of the Use

of Force range and training centre Interestingly enough the

training is very similar to our own in Canada with only subtle

differences In Germany only the tactical units are afforded

the use of a conducted energy weapon which is unfortunate

for the patrol officer However a unique piece of equipment

that patrol does have is the Kevlar blanket

It has recently been modified so is smaller lighter and easier

to handle The officers can use the blanket to assist in Kevlar

coverage if they are required to go into a dangerous situation

involving firearms As is everywhere the complaint is not

enough training time There were 11 trainers for some 2000

officers making this a very busy training section

I had the extreme fortune of a meeting with Chief of Police

Horst Eckhardt We spoke through a third party but I found

him to be very articulate intelligent and down to earth I was

very appreciative for the hour of time we spent together We

traded policing philosophies ideas and differences and as you

would expect I was very impressed Similarly I met and talked

with the Chief of Detectives I quickly realized the depth of

experience that leads the German polizei coupled with an abun-

dance of humor and generosity

Most definitely the highlight of the trip had to be to the Spar-

rows Helicopter unit After a brief power point presentation in

which I learned that all but 1 of the 16 states in Germany oper-

ate a helicopter unit This was very impressive considering that

Germany can fit three times inside the province of Ontario but

has a population of some 80 million people The unit works

with transportation of officers equipment as well as collects and

records evidence monitors traffic both on land and the rivers

The unit will assist with water drops for fire search and rescue

The helicopters have both Flir night vision capabilities and high

definition daylight cameras The Koblenz unit is one of the

quicker units and will operate one to two missions per day

There is no time for any general patrol they only respond to

missions What an impressive unit and my flight around

Koblenz was unbelievable The view from the air put a whole

new view on Germany from the comfortable seat of a new heli-

copter It doesnrsquot get any better than that

I returned to Troisdorf and the next day was off and running

with Johannes touring Koln Bonn Seigburg Konigswinter Al-

tenburg and Troisdorf If anyone every gets the chance to tour

in Germany with Johanness Holl jump at it I have to say he

would put any history teacher to shame if I can remember a

quarter of everything he told me I will be doing extremely well

We went to the Cathedral an awe inspiring historical building

Johannes Holl explains how it took 600 years to build which

tower was build first where the rocks came from and how they

were brought to the Cathedral

Our Class at IBZ Gimborn Castle

P A G E 7

ldquoI have never

learned so

much about

policing

geography

cultures

customs

language

and UN

policing in

just one

week before

ldquo

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

He can even show you the different styles which are de-

picted in the architecture The interesting details include

how the original sculpture made a replica of his naked wife

and placed it in a position with the gargoyles on the one

side of the Cathedral You would never pick that up in a

million years unless you knew the building inside and out

The normal viewing of the Cathedral would be approxi-

mately 45 minutes but not with Johannes Holl Two and a

half hours later and he has described all the stain glass win-

dows caskets pictures organ and artifacts in the whole

place After two and a half hour hours you feel like you

want to go through again and learn even more Pictures

well letrsquos just say I think I was up to about 250 pictures at

this point and had to recharge the batteries each night I

was walking on a stone path that was 2000 years old and

in a house that was older than Canada If you ever get the

chance please go to Germany and hope that Johannes Holl

has some free time to take you around You will not only

be appreciative of his warmth friendliness and generosity

but speechless regarding his knowledge of the area Some

of the fascinating places I saw include

St Michaels abbey Seigburg

Cathedral Koln

Estle Castle Koblenz

Bonn University formerly Bonn Castle Bonn

Beethovenrsquos birthplace Bonn

Dragonrsquos Rock Konigswinter

Drachenburg Castle Konigswinter

Altenburger Castle Altenburger

Bruhl Castle Bruhl

I had an amazing time visiting Koln and all the attractions

In addition my patrols and visit to the Headquarters Dis-

trict jail police training center (PTC) UN missions training

center communications center and command center were

extremely interesting

Well just when you think Germany doesnrsquot get any better

you arrive at Gimborn Castle Nestled in a secluded valley

approximately a half hour east of Koln you approach a

stunning castle with a small lake and immaculate landscape

The castle has been renovated but still keeps the historic

sense of the building The rooms you stay in are inside

the tower portion of the castle and each room has a

theme for a region of Germany

The whole training centre is gorgeous and picturesque

The course starts with brief history of the centre and infor-

mation on the specific course We then move to introduc-

tions of everyone It is then that I learn of the huge dynam-

ics in the course with officers from Cyprus SirLanka Hong

Kong The Netherlands Austria United Kingdom and all

over Germany In a most relaxing and comfortable ap-

proach the coordinator Antonius Rutting leads us into the

seminar with a variety of interesting and knowledgeable lec-

turers The topic of UN policing missions is of particular

interest for me as I am destined for a mission to Afghanistan

in January 2011 So I was glued to each lecturer with com-

plete interest The topics covered all aspects of UN mis-

sions from the selection process training mission parame-

ters deployment and return process and debriefing It left us

with a well rounded knowledge of UN police missions Many

officers on the course had been on missions and they freely

provided details of their experiences

I have never learned so much about policing geography

cultures customs language and UN policing in just one

week before It was amazing to see 30 officers bond so

quickly within the class By the second day everyone knew

each otherrsquos name and where they were from The whole

experience was very unique I would encourage more offi-

cers from Canada to get involved in the IPA and attend these

types of courses I will be singing the praises of my experi-

ence for years to come I already have plans to attend IBZ

Gimborn training center again in the future

I will also be doing my part to encourage officers to join the

IPA and part take in these types of opportunities This was

the experience of a life time and will be a great benefit to me

in my personal and professional life I have made friends and

colleagues for life some of which will be visiting in the near

future which I look forward to

A personal thanks to the IPA Boyd Brown Johannes Holl

and the Arthur Troop Scholarship for making this dream a

reality In closing I would like to say to any officer who may

read this what are you waiting for join the IPA and see the

world You wonrsquot regret it

Cheers

Servo per Amikeco

Mike Hunter

NBPS

During this period the road now known as Yesler Way was nicknamed Skid Road after the timber skidding down the hill to Henry

Yeslers sawmill This is considered a possible origin for the term which later entered the wider American vocabulary as Skid Row Like

much of the American West Seattle saw numerous conflicts between labor and management as well as ethnic tensions that culminated in

the anti-Chinese riots of 1885ndash1886[ This violence was caused by unemployed whites who determined to drive the Chinese from Seattle

(anti-Chinese riots also occurred in Tacoma) Martial law was declared and federal troops were brought in to put down the disorder

Nevertheless the economic success in the Seattle area was so great that when the Great Seattle fire of 1889 destroyed the central busi-

ness district a far grander city center rapidly emerged in its place Finance company Washington Mutual for example was founded in the

immediate wake of the fire However the Panic of 1893 hit Seattle hard

This boom was followed by the construction of a park system designed by the Olmsted brothers landscape architecture firm

The second and most dramatic boom and bust resulted from the Klondike Gold Rush which ended the depression that had begun with

the Panic of 1893 in a short time Seattle became a major transportation center On July 14 1897 the SS Portland docked with its famed

ton of gold and Seattle became the main transport and supply point for the miners in Alaska and the Yukon Those working men only

found lasting wealth in a few cases however it was Seattles business of clothing the miners and feeding them salmon that panned out in

the long run Along with Seattle other cities like Everett Tacoma Port Townsend Bremerton and Olympia all within Puget Sound be-

came competitors for exchange rather than mother-lodes for extraction of precious metals The boom lasted well into the early part of

the 20th century and funded many new Seattle companies and products In 1907 19-year-old James E Casey borrowed $100 from a

friend and founded the American Messenger Company (later UPS) Other Seattle companies founded during this period include Nord-

strom and Eddie Bauer[ The Gold Rush era culminated in the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition of 1909 which is largely responsible for

the layout of todays University of Washington campus

P A G E 8 V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Lhistoire des ldquosacs manquants bleurdquo en Belgique

Le voyage en Europe en 2010 drsquoun adheacuterent Canadien Peter Stewart

Peter et sa famille ont voyageacute sur Paris apregraves avoir passeacute une semaine agrave Bruges en Belgique Le train qui devait les

transporter srsquoest retrouveacute en panne et ils ont ducirc en prendre un autre pour rentrer agrave Paris Dans la confusion agrave savoir

ce qui ce passait et dans la hacircte de ne pas rater le prochain train sur une plateforme diffeacuterente ils ont laisseacute derriegravere

deux sacs en plastique bleu qui contenait les articles souvenir de leur fils

Les Stewart eacutetaient presque rendus agrave Bruxelles lorsqursquoils reacutealisegraverent leur oubli Peter parla avec le conducteur qui

teacuteleacutephona agrave Bruges On lrsquoinforma que les sacs avaient eacuteteacute localiseacutes et placeacutes au agrave la consigne des objets perdus Il teacuteleacute-

phone donc agrave Marc-Margy (Durant) preacutesident de lrsquoIPA Belgique expliquant lrsquoincident Marc-Margy lui dit qursquoil srsquoen oc-

cupait

Le preacutesident de lrsquoIPA Belgique teacuteleacutephona agrave un autre membre Bjorn de Deckere qui se rendit agrave la station de Bruges

reacutecupeacutera les sacs et demanda au conducteur du train suivant se rendant agrave Bruxelles de les prendre avec lui et que

Marc-Margy attendait

En route vers Bruxelles Peter reccedilut lrsquoappel du preacutesident de lrsquoIPA Belgique qui confirmait avoir les sacs Agrave sa grande

surprise le samedi Marc-Margy pris le train a fin de les lui remettre en personne

Peter et lui se rencontregraverent agrave la Gare du Nord agrave Paris Et comme le train du retour en Belgique ne devait repartir que deux heures plus tard ils prirent le chemin de lrsquoappartement des Stewart ougrave Marc-Margy fit la connaissance de

lrsquoeacutepouse de Peter et de ses deux fils Apregraves cette courte visite il prit le meacutetro en direction de la gare puis le train et

retourna chez lui

En plus drsquoavoir rendus les garccedilons heureux drsquoavoir reacutecupeacutereacute leurs souvenirs lrsquohistoire de cette aventure est devenue

un sujet de conversation de choix Lorsque nous racontons que les colis eacutetaient resteacutes sur le quai agrave Bruges les gens

eacutetaient peineacutes pour les enfants Mais crsquoest la faccedilon dont les articles ont eacuteteacute reacutecupeacutereacutes qui surprend le plus Tregraves peu de

personnes ont accegraves agrave une organisation comme lrsquoIPA Elle ne serait pas aussi extraordinaire sans ses membres et les

efforts qursquoils deacuteploient Tout ce que je souhaite est de pouvoir rendre la pareille agrave un membre IPA dans le futur

Je precircche probablement dans le deacutesert mais cet incident deacutemontre bien le genre drsquoorganisation et de ressource qursquoest

lrsquoIPA Peter est un nouvel adheacuterent et cet incident est un exemple eacuteloquent qui devrait faire en sorte que les membres

actuels encouragent leurs collegravegues policiers agrave joindre lrsquoIPA De telles aventures comme celle-lagrave se produisent de

temps agrave autres particuliegraverement lors de deacuteplacements agrave lrsquoeacutetranger et lorsqursquoon nrsquoest pas familier avec la langue et les

coutumes Crsquoest rassurant de savoir que lrsquoon peut appeler laquoun fregravereraquo lorsque neacutecessaire

Je sais qursquoil existe plusieurs organisations qui offrent du soutien professionnel agrave leurs membres mais je ne peux en

identifier une comme lrsquoIPA qui en regroupe unis grand nombre et qui possegravede autant de ressources que les policiers

actifs ou retraiteacutes Si un policier ne sait pas quoi faire dans certaines situations critiques je me demande qui le saura

Peter remercie tregraves sincegraverement Marc-Margy Durant Bjorn de Deckere et bien sucircr lrsquoIPA

Peter remercie

tregraves

sincegraverement

Marc-Margy

Durant Bjorn

de Deckere et

bien sucircr lrsquoIPA

During this period the road now known as Yesler Way was nicknamed Skid Road after the timber skidding down the hill to Henry

Yeslers sawmill This is considered a possible origin for the term which later entered the wider American vocabulary as Skid Row Like

much of the American West Seattle saw numerous conflicts between labor and management as well as ethnic tensions that culminated

in the anti-Chinese riots of 1885ndash1886[ This violence was caused by unemployed whites who determined to drive the Chinese from

Seattle (anti-Chinese riots also occurred in Tacoma) Martial law was declared and federal troops were brought in to put down the dis-

order Nevertheless the economic success in the Seattle area was so great that when the Great Seattle fire of 1889 destroyed the cen-

tral business district a far grander city center rapidly emerged in its place Finance company Washington Mutual for example was

founded in the immediate wake of the fire However the Panic of 1893 hit Seattle hard

This boom was followed by the construction of a park system designed by the Olmsted brothers landscape architecture firm

The second and most dramatic boom and bust resulted from the Klondike Gold Rush which ended the depression that had begun with

the Panic of 1893 in a short time Seattle became a major transportation center On July 14 1897 the SS Portland docked with its famed

ton of gold and Seattle became the main transport and supply point for the miners in Alaska and the Yukon Those working men only

found lasting wealth in a few cases however it was Seattles business of clothing the miners and feeding them salmon that panned out in

the long run Along with Seattle other cities like Everett Tacoma Port Townsend Bremerton and Olympia all within Puget Sound be-

came competitors for exchange rather than mother-lodes for extraction of precious metals The boom lasted well into the early part of

the 20th century and funded many new Seattle companies and products In 1907 19-year-old James E Casey borrowed $100 from a

friend and founded the American Messenger Company (later UPS) Other Seattle companies founded during this period include Nord-

strom and Eddie Bauer[ The Gold Rush era culminated in the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition of 1909 which is largely responsible for

the layout of todays University of Washington campus

P A G E 9

Peterrsquos most

profound

appreciation

goes out to

Marc-Margy

Durant and

Bjorn de

Deckere and

of course the

IPA

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Peter Stewart - Canadian Member Travelling in Europe - 2010

Peter and his family were travelling to Paris after spending a week in Bruges Belgium The train that they were scheduled to

take broke down so they had to switch to another train going to Paris In their confusion figuring out what was going on

and in a hurry to catch the new train on a different platform they inadvertently left two blue plastic shopping bags contain-

ing their sonrsquos souvenirs on the platform

The Stewartrsquos were half way to Brussels when they realize what had happened Peter spoke with the conductor who in

turned called Bruges and learned that the bags were found and placed in the stationrsquos Lost and Found Department He tele-

phoned Marc-Margy (Durant) (President of IPA Belgium) and explained what happened and Marc-Margy advised Peter to

leave it with him

The President of IPA Belgium called another IPA member Bjorn de Deckere who drove to the Bruges Station retrieved the bags and requested the conductor on the next train to Brussels to take bags where Marc-Margy would be waiting On their

way from Brussels to Paris Peter received a call from the IPA Belgium President stating that he had the bags To his aston-

ishment and surprise Marc-Margy boarded an afternoon train on Saturday to deliver the two bags in person

Peter met him at the Gare du Nord station in Paris Since the return train to Belgium would not be leaving for a couple of

hours they retired to the Stewartrsquos apartment in the city where Marc-Margy met Peterrsquos wife and their sons After their

brief visit Marc-Margy returned by metro the station and returned home

Besides making the boys happy by getting their souvenirs back but the way we got them back has turned into the best story

that anyone has heard of When he first told them that we had left the parcels on the platform in Bruges they immediately

felt sorry for the boysrsquo misfortune When I tell them how we got them back they were astounded Very few people have

access to such an organization as the IPA The IPA would not be as good an organization if it were not for the efforts that

members like you put into it I can only hope that I can be as accommodating to an IPA member in the future

This is probably like preaching to the choir but this incident demonstrates the kind of organization that the IPA is and what

a fabulous resource it can be Peter is a new member but this situation is a great example of why current members should

encourage fellow police officers to join the IPA Situation like this can and do arise from time to time especially when you

are out of the country and donrsquot know the language and ways of doing things It gives great peace of mind to be able to call

―brother to help out when needed

I know there are lots of organizations that extend professional courtesies to their members but I canrsquot think of many that

have members as resourceful as this one made of current and retired police officers If ―cops canrsquot figure out what to do

in most situations then not too many others will

Peterrsquos most profound appreciation goes out to Marc-Margy Durant and Bjorn de Deckere and of course the IPA

Fingerprinted in the Tundrahellip

by Georg Gruber IPA member from Austria

Wild and adventurous Alaska will always impress visitors from all over the world

even nowadays To visit Alaska is fantastic and unique the dimension of this

state brings the civilisation with all its technical achievements (which you also

encounter in Alaska) into a complete different aspect

Early July 2010 a group of IPA members and spouses started their voyage from

Tyrol from the Innsbruck and Salzburg airport and colleagues from the eastern

part of Austria departing from the Vienna airport to Frankfurt Here we boarded

the next flight via Greenland to Whitehorse Yukon ( a time difference of 9

hours) where we were welcomed in our hotel by IPA representative for the

Yukon Al Fedoriak Al welcomed us to Whitehorse and IPA Canada - Region 5

and we exchanged some gifts

From there we boarded our bus and traveled the Alaska Highway to Haynes Junc-

tion in the Kuane National Park Some of the group took a sightseeing tour with a

bush plane over the glaciers around Mount Logan (the highest mountain in Can-

ada)

Our tour continued over the Glenn Highway enjoying the countless rivers lakes

and glaciers at the impressive Wrangell ndash St Elias National Park and via the

Richardson Highway we turned south in the direction of the Pacific Coast

Al Fedoriak (Region 5) and

Georg Gruber (right) exchange gifts

In Whitehorse (YUKON)

helliphellipwhere we

were

welcomed by

IPA

representative

Al Fedoriak

The story of the missing ldquoBlue Bagsrdquo in Belgium

P A G E 1 0

Here we

were

welcomed

by a

breathtaking

landscape

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Valdez has also the nickname of ―Little Switzerland because of its alpine surroundings However itrsquos generally known as the

spot where the Trans oil Alaska Pipe Line ends and where the big oil tankers are loaded From here we continued out trip

to Prince William Sound

We passed the calving glaciers of which the Columbia Icefield was one of the most spectacular of all and followed our

route close to the Pacific Coast Alaskarsquos largest city Anchorage gave us a chance to get acquainted and do some sightseeing

in our free time This city lies at the same degree of latitude as Stockholm and St Petersburg Here were many interesting

spots to discover Lake Hood with Lake Spenard the largest airfield for hydroplanes We also visited the Matanuska Valley

as well as the main town of Palmer

Via the George Parks Highway we traveled north towards Denali Nat Park Here we were welcomed by a breathtaking

landscape of a constantly changing panorama glaciers in the distance and beaver dams in the nearby rivers It was without

question the scenic climax of our tour In the early hours we started our Denali Wildlife Tour with a shuttle bus driving

into one of North Americarsquos most worth seeing landscapes Again on the George Parks Highway we made a stop in Ne-

nana where we visited the Alaska Railway Museum after which we reached Fairbanks in the afternoon We continued our

travels via the Top of the World Highway and crossed the border between Canada and the USA at the most northern

border crossing Little Cold Creek After the border formalities and the necessary fingerprinting we continued enjoying the

indescribable view Mountains rivers valleys and forest as far the eye could reach In the afternoon we crossed the Yukon

river by ferry and reached Dawson City Here we visited the Bonanza Creek the Jack London Cabin the Midnight Dome

and the Golddiggers Museum A visit to the Diamond Tooth Gertie and the Casino with Can-Can girls was on the evening

program Via the Klondike Highway the tour returned to Whitehorse Our return flight to Frankfurt continuing to Inns-

bruck Salzburg and Vienna was as always perfectly organized All travel participants look already forward to the 2011 Japan

trip

Interested in traveling and visit IPA - members worldwide

Go to wwwipa-iacorghouseshelliphellip

IPA now has over 60 properties word wide where members can stay in reasonable priced accommodations

The IPA Houses are currently available in 21 countries worldwide

The idea behind IPA houses originated in Germany and followed on from the founding of IBZ Castle Gimborn in 1969

Today there are IPA Houses across the globe from Australia to South Africa Israel to the United Kingdom - the con-

cept is still developing with more Houses being opened each year like the new IPA house in Malaga Spain and

Clonard Village in Ireland

Several IPA members have accommodation available in their home or rental at very reasonable cost

When visiting our national website at wwwipaca you find more useful information at

Traveler Advice Articles like tips for IPA members when traveling tips plan ahead home hosting etc

Furthermore you always can contact our National Travel Secretary Harry SUMMERTON at travelipaca

as well as the IPA Canada Assistant National Travel Secretary Guy BABIN at guybabinsympaticoca

More information about IPA Friendship weeks Anniversaries Tours or special events you will find on the last two pages

of this edition

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

P A G E 1 1

Come Join IPA Canada in celebrating itrsquos 50th Anniversary

June 4mdashJune 13 2011

IPA Canada is proud to offer you the opportunity to visit all that Ontario has to offer

We are inviting you to a 10-day tour which includes visits to London (home of our founder) experience dinner

overlooking the natural beauty of Niagara Falls and see the sites of Toronto (the capital city of Ontario)

All these sights and more along with the warm hospitality of Canada awaits you

The tour begins on Saturday June 4 2011 following the IPA Canada AGM in London ON and concludes on

Tuesday June 14 2011 in Toronto ON

The cost for this all inclusive tour is only

$1900 CAD per person based on double occupancy or $2400 CAD per person single occupancy

The tour is only open to the first 54 people who register

We hope to see you there

For further information and registration forms contact

Larry Sheppard

179 Great Oak Trail

Binbrook Ontario L0R 1C0

Ph 1 (289) 286 0141

Email cop300mountaincablenet

Day 1 Saturday June 4

Our guests will be greeted at the airport and transported to the Hilton Hotel in London ON where registration will continue

throughout the day In the evening we attend dinner and closing reception of the IPA Canada Annual General Meeting and

the start of the IPA Canada 50th Anniversary Celebrations It is an opportunity to mix with the IPA Canada delegates and

fellow tour guests

Day 2 Sunday June 5

Morning free early afternoon a tour of the London Police Station Dinner will be a barbeque at the London Police Associa-

tion Evening free

Day 3 Monday June 6

We board a bus for a drive and tour of the Ontario Police College where lunch will be served Drive and shop at St Jacobs

and Elmira (Mennonite Country) Dinner will be served at the Waterloo Police Association Hall

Day 4 Tuesday June 7

We depart at 1000 am aboard a double decker bus for a tour of London Tour of the Labattrsquos Brewery with lunch included

Dinner served at a local establishment

Day 5 Wednesday June 8

We board the bus and head for Niagara Falls En route we stop at Hernder Estates Wineries for lunch and a wine tour

At 200 PM we arrive at the Oakes hotel overlooking Niagara Falls Diner is served at the Skylon Tower overlooking the

Niagara Falls The evening is free to do as you please

Day 6 Thursday June 9

At 930 AM we board a double decker bus for Niagara-onndashthe-Lake for some walking and shopping At noon you will return back to the hotel The rest of the day is free You will be given lunch money and a coupon book (This coupon book includes

free transportation around Niagara Falls and free or discounted entrance to many of the attractions that Niagara Falls has to

offer) At 530 PM we must be back at the hotel to board the bus to go for dinner at Bettyrsquos restaurant

Day 7 Friday June 10

This will be a free day to explore more of Niagara Falls using your coupon book or just relax We have to be back at the hotel

and on the bus at 530 PM to go to the famous ―Oh Canada Eh show We should return to the hotel by 10 PM

Day 8 Saturday June 11

Today we board the bus and head for Toronto At 11 AM we visit the Halton Railway exhibit and have a barbeque lunch We

arrive at the Novotel Hotel in downtown Toronto at approx 230 PM Dinner will be on your own with numerous restau-

rants in the area (You will be given dinner money)

Day 9 Sunday June 12

We leave the hotel to board the bus to Midland and take a boat cruise with lunch included Visit an authentic 17th Century

Jesuit Missionary settlement and martyr shrine Return to Toronto for dinner and evening on your own

Day 10 Monday June 13

See some of the sights of Toronto (CN Tower Hockey Hall of Fame Royal Ontario Museum etc)

Closing Gala Dinner at the hotel

Day 11 Tuesday June 14

Departures we hope you have enjoyed your visit to Canada and will come back very soon We have vouchers available to

you you can use for transport from the hotel to the Toronto International Airport If anyone wishes to extend their stay the

hotel has rooms available (These rooms must be booked at time of registration)

IPA CANADA 50th ANNIVERSARY Tour ITINARARY

P A G E 1 2

More China adventures by Brian N COX V O L 2 0 1 0 4

In Beijing and Shanghai you will see foreigners every-

where but here in Chongqing I would estimate that 95

of the time I leave our condo I never see another for-

eigner (Naturally I have got used to people staring at

me) Although there are many more Americans Brits

and probably Aussies than Canadians here coinciden-

tally the last four of the last five foreigners I ran into

here in Chongqing were Canadians Three were expats

living here and one was visiting his daughter who worked

in China I was sitting on a bench in a shopping area

while Gong Pei bargained in a nearby store when the

man visiting his daughter sat beside me It turned out he

was from Regina and two RCMP members were his best

friends Bill Logan and Tom Light I not only knew both

of them Tom Light was my boss when I was on Winni-

peg Drug Squad Talk about a small world Unfortu-

nately Bill Logan has passed away and Tom Light had a

serious stroke and has been confined to a wheelchair for

the past two years I was very surprised about Tom as

he always seemed to be a fit and healthy individual and never looked overweight when I knew him Apparently

the stroke occurred while he was out hunting with the

visitor from Regina that I was talking to I am only pro-

viding this detail because I know a lot of people reading

China Adventures are ex-RCMP and new both Logan

and Light

Apparently the biggest group of buyers of high-end

houses in London England are mainland Chinese Unlike

the wealthy groups that preceded them the Russians and

Saudis the Chinese are not buying the houses to live in

but as an investment they prefer to remain living in

China According to the New York Times London real

estate companies are desperate to hire Mandarin speak-

ing employees

I saw some beautiful SpringFall jackets on sale here for

$15 about $100 cheaper than they would cost in Can-

ada but unfortunately I am too big and fat to buy

clothes in Chongqing Due to the large number of for-

eigners living in Beijing and Shanghai (about 140000 in

each of these cities I have been told) large size clothes

should be no problem to find Here they are very rare

One of the many things I will miss about China is the

service I didnrsquot realize how poor service was in Canada

until I had something to compare it to A restaurant that

would have five waiterswaitresses in Canada would have

fifteen to twenty here Instead of the four or five em-

ployees on each floor of a Canadian department store

all disguised in street clothes so you donrsquot know they

work there in Chongqing there would be at least one-

hundred employees on every floor all wearing uniforms

If you need something from a nearby store or restaurant

you just phone them and they will deliver it to your door

at no charge God Irsquom going to miss this

The other day when we were downtown there was a

small anti-Japanese rally protesting the seizure of a Chi-

nese fishing boat and the imprisonment of its captain by the Japanese near a group of islands claimed by both

countries

The government in Beijing is on television every day protesting

this action by the Japanese and promising ―dire consequences

if the captain is not released Today there was a big rally in

Jeifangbei with flags waving and choirs singing a song bout re-

leasing the captain Gong Pei says many people are calling for

war upon Japan Anti-Japanese feelings are very strong here in

China as the atrocities committed by the Japanese during

WW2 are still front and centre in their minds Ironically

young Japanese know nothing about this because Japanese war

crimes have been removed from Japanese history books I

realize that the USA is an ally of Japan but I think that China

has no fear of the American military whatsoever I canrsquot be

sure but I suspect both governments will keep things in per-

spective China and Japan are important trading partners now

in fact China is Japanrsquos second biggest trading partner

Chinarsquos transition from an agricultural society to an urban

society is progressing at an astounding pace An article in the

Globe amp Mail recently said that China now has sixty cities with

populations over one million but by 2025 there will be 220 cities with populations exceeding one million Currently

Chinarsquos urban population is 633 million but by 2030 the urban

population will be one billion When this happens who is

going to be growing the food for 13 billion plus people To

be classified as a medium-size city in China the population

must exceed seven million By this standard there would be

very few medium size cities in the US and Canada

Brian Cox

Chongqing China

briancoxvip163com

Brian Cox

Ret Cpl

RCMP

and a member

of Region 14

returned to

Canada

We look for-

ward (if possi-

ble) to hear

more about his

China Adven-

tureshellip

Time to meet Brian and Gong Pei

Liberation Square in Chongqing China

P A G E 1 3

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Thousands of peace and police officers from across Canada participated on Sunday September 26 2010 in Ottawa in the

annual ceremonies remembering those who have died in the line of duty

Thousands of police and peace officers from across Canada gathered on Parliament Hill to honour seven fellow peace offi-

cers slain in the line of duty over the past year

The dayrsquos ceremony began at 9 am in a light drizzle as officers read aloud the names of each of the 771 police and peace

officers who have died on-duty over the years Six to eight officers a year have died in Canada over the last 23 years

The ceremony culminated in a march to Parliament Hill where they were greeted by dignitaries and the general public

In 1998 the federal government proclaimed the last Sunday in September as Police and Peace Officersrsquo National Memorial

Day

The names that will be added to the glass monuments of the Canadian Police Memorial Pavilion located behind Parliament

Hill include

RCMP Constable Chelsey Robinson died June 21 2010

OPP Constable Vu Pham died March 8 2010

Peel Regional Police Constable A James Ochakovsky died March 2 2010

RCMP Chief Superintendent Douglas E Coate died - January 16 2010

RCMP Sergeant Mark Gallagher died Jan 12 2010

Ottawa Police Constable I Eric Czapnik ndash Dec 29 2009

Leacutevis Police Service Constable Meacutelanie Roy died Sept 7 2009

Peace and police officers honoured in annual tribute in Ottawa

On Sunday September 13 2010 four fallen RCMP officers were added to the Cenotaph Honour Roll and Memorial Wall

during the RCMP National Memorial Service held at Depot Division in Regina

The four fallen officers were added to the 222 brave men and women who have served Canada as Royal Canadian Mounted

Police since 1876 Commissioner William JS Elliot said during the event It is my hope that the family and friends of our

fallen comrades will find some solace in the knowledge that their loved ones sacrifices will always be remembered by their

extended RCMP family

We are mindful of the tragic death of Constable Michael Potvin who lost his life while on duty in Mayo Yukon on July 13

2010 Mike and his family remain in our thoughts and prayers Constable Potvinrsquos service and sacrifice will be officially recog-

nized at our 2011 National Memorial Service

Constable Norman Harry Atkins died on July 8 1995 when he was involved in a police car collision near Finnegans Hill New

Brunswick Constable Chelsey Alice Robinson died on June 21 2010 as the result of a two vehicle collision while on patrol in

Stony Plain Alberta Sergeant Mark Charles Gallagher and Chief Superintendent Douglas Edward Coates died as a result of a

massive earthquake in January 2010 while serving on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti

The Memorial Service was attended by those close to the fallen members and Canadian leaders veterans cadets and RCMP

from across Canada The Depot has been the location of the annual Memorial Service since the mid-1930s

RCMP honour fallen members at National Memorial Service

at Depot Division in Regina

P A G E 1 4

Shoulder flash

Sri Lanka Police

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

There were 3500

- 4000 wild

elephants on the

islandhelliphellip

IPA - SRI LANKA

FRIENDSHIP WEEK

15-25 AUGUST 2010 George and Mary Frid long time IPA members with two Mount

Hope friends started our adventure August 5th flying ETIHAD

Airways from Pearson for a fourteen hour flight to Abu Dhabi in

the United Arab Emirates

Arrived at 800 pm the following day driven to the recently opened

five star Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Hotel Spent three days touring a

visit to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque sixth largest in the world

opened during Ramadan in 2007 The Mosque was built at a cost

of 2 billion USD and is still being added to Can accommodate

41000 worshippers at one time contains the worlds largest chan-

delier at 9 tonnes and carpet woven in Iran over two years at a cost

of 2 million USD Mary was obliged to wear a provided freshly

laundered abaya and the men a dishdada (long cotton garment) no

shoes Went on a desert sand dune bashing harrowing ride in jeep

type vehicles ending at a camel farm and oasis for dinner and belly

dancing entertainment

On the 9th driven to Dubai where we stayed at the Fairmont in the centre of the City Took bus tours shopped in the

souks sailed on an Arab dhow and the final of the fourth day had to forego a pass to the worlds tallest building for an

invitation to have drinks in the lounge of Burj Al Arab reputed to be the only seven star hotel in the world Entry is by

pre registration no sight seers The drink menu included a vintage cognac sprinkled with gold dust at $2000 Cdn per

drink so we opted for Beefeater gin amp tonic at $300 Cdn for four drinks

On the 13th flew from Abu Dhabi for a four hour flight to Colombo Sri Lanka where we were met by IPA reps driven

to the Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel registered and received a gift package of two different monogrammed golf shirts can-

vas shoulder bag and boxes of tea for each person Eighty-one registrants from Australia Canada Great Britain Swit-

zerland Germany Luxembourg Hungary Italy Hong Kong Portugal and Slovakia

During the eleven day trip stayed at eight high end hotels served three meals daily several cocktail receptions and after-

noon teas There were two exceptional dinners of note The first was in Colombo at the Senior Police Officers Mess a large villa type complex heavily guarded by police personnel because of the recent Tamil conflict The national police

band was in attendance male dancers in traditional island dress female dancers in beautiful coloured attire all serving

police officers of which there are 80000 on the island of 19 million predominantly Hindus and Buddhists with about 13

Tamils originally brought from India to work the tea plantations

The second held on the 22nd at the Hotel Cinnamon Grand where the honoured guest was the Inspector General of

Police (chief or commissioner) A representative from each country was selected to sit at the head table and were pre-

sented with a jewel type box containing a beautiful anodized brass and chrome finished oblong plaque embossed in col-

ours with the Sri Lanka and police flags crests and suitable inscriptions obviously manufactured at considerable expense

During the cross island tour traveled in two new highway cruiser buses plus two mini buses for luggage and supplies

Escorted the entire trip by a police superintendent and a cruiser vehicle with three police officers Approaching every

town met by police vehicles including motorcycle with two officers on a solo machine The escorts were necessary to

get through towns crammed with trucks busses and motorized rickshaws by the hundreds and protection from mili-

tant Tamils not entirely subdued In the cities and towns near former Tamil enclaves there is a military presence with

sand bagged bunkers at all key points and several check points on roadways

The tour included visit to an elephant sanctuary two game preserves with elephants water buffalo leopards mongoose

etc Hindu and Buddhist temples and a three hour long Hindu parade pageant of drum bands all in traditional dress and

65 adorned elephants There were many other sites too numerous to mention

Of interest there are 3500-4000 wild elephants on the island and on average 100 persons are killed by the beasts annu-

ally And 100 species of snakes of which four are venomous on average 600 persons die annually from snake bite

In summary the Sri Lanka IPA Police and Justice Ministry are to be commended for their effort in providing what was to

us a most outstanding friendship gathering I questioned one host how the IPA could provide so much in the way of

hotels meals numerous gifts etc at such an economical price and was informed it was highly subsidized by banks and

business firms

August 15 2010

Welcome Dinner in the Senior Police Officers

Mess in Colombo Sri Lanka

Dancers and members of the band are all serving

police officers

P A G E 1 5

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

The final day ended after noon lunch and we were destined for a two hour drive to Colombo where we would shop and

lounge around a hotel lobby until a late evening ride to the airport for a 430 am flight The superintendent with our tour

and his wife a retired nurse learning of our plight invited our four to their home for dinner which we accepted met their

family and enjoyed immensely their hospitality Later the superintendent donned his uniform and we were driven to the

airport in a mini bus and he cleared the way through police check points and detailed an inspector at the airport to steer us

through the throngs of people

The Sri Lanka IPA gathering was far beyond our expectations and the standard set will be difficult for others to follow A

most memorable adventure

August 22 2010 - Hotel

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Dinner hosted by

IPA Dr Mahinda Balasuriya

Inspector General for the

80000 member Sri Lanka

Police presenting a beautiful

engraved metal plaque to

Georg Frid representing

IPA Canada

Nouvelles de la reacutegion 15 News from Region 15

LE CLUB ROTARY ET LrsquoIPA

MONTEacuteREacuteGIE FONT DES

HEUREUX Crsquoest agrave la demande du membre ami Robert Bou-

langer Gouverneur du Club Rotary

International district 7790 que bureau de direc-

tion a formuleacute une recommendation agrave lrsquoeffet que

soit remis un don de cet organisme au Service

des incendies de Cowansville pour lrsquoachat drsquoun

deacutefibrillateur cardiaque

Le 20 juin dernier Roger Lecours chef des opeacuterations du

SSIC a reccedilu le chegraveque de 3000 $ des mains de Robert Bou-

langer et de Reba Lovrien preacutesidente du Fellowship

Veacutehicules reacutecreacuteatifs du Club Rotary (Newport Oregon) en

preacutesence de Christian Parent vice-preacutesident et Denis

Bourcier secreacutetaire de lrsquoIPA Monteacutereacutegie

Et le 4 octobre avait lieu une journeacutee portes ouvertes du

Service drsquoincendie de Cowansville ougrave fut preacutesenteacute au grand

public le deacutefibrillateur installeacute dans lrsquouniteacute drsquourgence Plu-sieurs membres du bureau de direction assistegraverent agrave lrsquoeacuteveacutene-

ment

Ce don est ducirc agrave lrsquoinitiative de Denis Bourcier secreacutetaire de

lrsquoIPA Monteacutereacutegie et ex-conseiller municipal et reacutesident de

Cowansville

THE ROTARY CLUB AND IPA RE-

GION 15 GOODWILL PARTNERS

At the request of Robert Boulanger Rotary Club

International Governor District 7790 and Friend

of R15 its executives recommended that an avail-

able donation from the Rotary be granted to the

Cowansville Fire department to equip their emer-

gency unit with a cardiac defibrillator

On June 20 Roger Lecours Chief operating officer

at the SSIC received the $3000 cheque from Robert Bou-

langer and Reba Lovrien President Fellowship Recreation

Vehicles Rotary International (Newport Oregon) whilst

attending the Rotaryrsquos international convention held in

Montreal Vice President Christian Parent and Secretary

Denis Bourcier attended the event

On October 4 the Cowansville Fire Department held an

open house event and introduced the defibrillator to the

general public Many members of IPA Region 15 Executive

bureau were in attendance

This donation was made possible thanks to Denis Bourcier

R15 Secretary and former Cowansville City councillor

IPA

Monteacutereacutegie

P A G E 1 6

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

REGION 15 GOLF TOURNEMENT

On September 13th some 28 golfers were ready for the

outing in spite of a cloudy sky and enjoyed great golfing

at Candiac Golf Club Later on 24 guests joined them

and were treated to a delicious BBQ Raymond Malboeuf succeeded in putting his golf ball closest

to the hole and was awarded the SGB trophy

All attendees went home with a souvenir thanks to generous

sponsors

Congratulations to the organizer of the event Jean-Louis

Cabana

LA JOURNEacuteE DE GOLF Le 13 septembre quelque 28 golfeurs ont braveacute la tempera-

ture incertaine et 24 inviteacutes se sont joints agrave eux pour

deacuteguster un succulent BBQ en soireacutee Ray-

mond Malboeuf srsquoest meacuteriteacute un tropheacutee SGB pour la balle la

plus pregraves du trou

Tous sont partis avec un souvenir offert par de geacuteneacutereux

commanditaires

Bravo agrave lrsquoorganisateur Jean-Louis Cabana

DERNIEgraveRE HEURE - jeudi dernier le souper du preacutesident

Nadeau fut un eacutenorme succegraves 45 personnes se sont bien

amuseacutees et le confeacuterencier ex-GRC Yvon Thibault fut passion-

nant avec son reacutecit du Chacircteau de Bauharnois et la petite histoire

du Queacutebec Un livre agrave se procurer sans faute et un eacuteveacutenement agrave

renouveler

Noubliez pas notre rencontre mensuel 5 7 ce jeudi 28 oc-

tobre chez CARMINE Place Portobello agrave Brossard Possibiliteacute

dobtenir votre timbre 2011 sur place

ASSEMBLEacuteE ANNUELLE le 25 novembre chez Barbies preacutedeacute-

ceacutee dun 5 7 Noubliez pas dapporter votre passeport Pos-

sibiliteacute dacqueacuterir votre timbre 2011 sur place SVP confirmer

votre preacutesence aupregraves du secreacutetaire Denis

Bourcier jdbovideotronca

PARTY DE NOEumlL le vendredi 3 deacutecembre 18h chez Oeuf

Xceptionnel au 130 St-Pierre agrave Saint-Constant (Reacuteservations

requises aupregraves de Christian Parent

parentchristiansympaticoca

VISITE DU PREacuteSIDENT NATIONAL LARRY SHEPPARD Sou-

per en sa compagnie et son eacutepouse le 11 deacutecembre agrave 18h agrave la

Casa Grecque 8245 boul Taschereau Vous ecirctes cordialement

inviteacutes agrave vous joindre agrave nous SVP confirmer votre preacutesence

aupregraves de Denis Nadeau denisnadohotmailcom

The First PRESIDENTS DINNER on Thursday Oct 21 2010

was a huge success with 45 members and friends attending

the event Former RCMP officer and author Yvon Thibault

unravelled the story that led him to writing Le Chacircteau de

Bauharnois a love story between a Frenchman and an English-

woman set in the 1837-38 Rebellion in Quebec A must read

book

HAPPY HOUR October 29 at CARMINE Place Portobello agrave

Brossard Your 2011 stamps will be available

AGM November 25 at Barbies preceded by a Happy Hour

Dont forget your passport Elections will take place and your

2011 stamps will be available Please confirm your attend-

ing with Secretary Denis Bourcier jdbovideotronca

CHRISTMAS PARTY Friday December 3rd at 600 PM at the

popular venue Oeuf Xceptionnel 130 St-Pierre St in St Con-

stant Entertainment and dancing with Bob Roberges music

Region 8 President (Reservation mandatory Please con-

tact Christian Parent parentchristiansympaticoca)

NATIONAL PRESIDENT LARRY SHEPPARDS VISIT Come

and join us for dinner with Larry and wife on December 11th

at 600 PM at Casa Grecque 8245 Taschereau Boulevard in

Brossard Please confirm your attending with Denis Nadeau

denisnadohotmailcom

P A G E 1 7 V O L 2 0 1 0 4

International Police Association

International Photography Competition 2011

Hosted by the Israel Section on behalf of the

International Cultural Commission of the International Police Association

GENERAL CATEGORY FOR AWARDS

Open Category a) Any photographic subject or topic

Subject Category b) Police at work

A prize of CHF400 will be awarded to the overall winner CHF300 will be given to the winner of each Category with sec-

ond and third placing awards

SELECTORS Teaching staff of the Hadassah College of Photography in Jerusalem

CALENDAR Last Date for Entries 02 June 2011

Selection 12 June 2011

Notification Sent by 16 July 2011

First Showing 37th IEC Conference in Romania A total of 50 images will be selected and will be

sent to Romania for mounting and hanging for an International Exhibition The pho-

tographs will be offered to other sections for holding a similar exhibition Each sec-

tion will have a DVD with the best 50 images

R U L E S

1) The competition is open to all members of the International Police Association

2) There will be no limit on the number of images per person

3) Prizes will be awarded as stated and presented at the 37th IEC meeting in Romania

4) Photographs are to be Forwarded on computer disc with a non-compressed file size of at least 2 megapixels that

will allow for a 20x30 cm (8x12 inches) print to be printed from the disc Included will be the name and address of the au-

thor title of the photograph and a brief description of the image

The discs will not be returned to senders

5) Entries are to be posted to

Dr Eran Israel

IPA ISRAEL

Sherit Israel st 37

Tel Aviv 68165

ISRAEL

Notification that the entry has been posted is to be e-mailed to Eran Israel Ieran012netil

6) Copyright

The right to reproduce photographic images for International Police Association purposes is assumed

The selectorsrsquo decision is final and no correspondence will entered into by the International Police Association

Whilst the International Police Association will exercise care in the handling of entries it regrets that it can accept no re-

sponsibility for loss or damage however caused

Submission of entries implies acceptance of these Rules

P A G E 1 8

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

IPA Canada

IYG

Infohellip

From 19 - 22 May Mai 2011

Please visit wwwipalu for all information and registrationBulletin drsquo in-

scription (before December 31 2010 avant 31Decembre 2010

International

IPA Luxembourg 50th Anniversary 50e Anniversaire

IPA LUXEMBOURG

84 Rue Adolphe Fisher

L - 1521 Luxembourg

The 2011 IYG will be hosted by IPA Ireland from July 24 - August 7 2011

16mdash17 years old and children grandchildren of an IPA member can apply

More info on wwwipairelandie and read additional info below regarding

IPA Canada selection process

International Police Association

Canadian Section

September 19 2010

Fellow Members

In 2011 the IPA International Youth Gathering will be held in Ireland A detailed explanation of the process to choose the

representatives from IPA Canada can be found in Appendix ―M of the IPA Canada Constitution It is summarized as fol-

lows

Please fill out the ―Application Form and send a copy of it along with a 500 word essay outlining why the applicant feels at-

tendance at the IYG would be beneficial to himher

(This essay will be written by the applicant) All of these documents are to be submitted along with a covering letter with

proof of the IPA membership of the applicantrsquos parent or grandparent and details of the parentrsquos or grandparentrsquos IPA in-

volvement

These documents will be sent to the Secretary General of IPA Canada

(10 Goodwood Road Brampton ON L6S 1C5) no later than midnight of December 31 2010

If more than two applicants are received then all application forms will be copied and forwarded to the selection committee

which will be comprised of the three National Vice Presidents

Selection criteria will include

(a) Age of the applicant

(b) Content and style of the essay submitted

(c) Length of the IPA service and dedication of the applicants parent or grandparent

(d) Applicants who have applied in the past and not been chosen or those who have not attended an IYG previously

Each successful applicant will receive a $10000 grant from IPA Canada and IPA Canada reserves the right to refuse applica-

tions if the selection committee feels the applicant is not a suitable candidate to represent Canada

If you have any further questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me

In Friendship

Marv Southcott

Secretary General

IPA Canada

IPA Ireland

13 Iona Drive

Glasnevin Dublin 9

Ireland

IPA Ireland hosting the 2011 Intern Youth Gathering

IPA Canada Travel Information

P A G E 1 9

Friendship weeks and Anniversaries

IPA Austria Region Carinthia Nassfeld Skiweek 2011 January 29 - Febr 5

httpwwwipaatphp-localcmszeigphp

titel=ipaehtm

IPA USA Texas 3rd Texas Friendship Cruise February 27 - March 6 2011

httpwwwipatexascomregistratonhtm

IPA New Zealand Friendship Week April 5 - 14 2011 httpwwwipaorgnzeventsindexhtm

IPA Slovenia celebrates itrsquos 20th Anniversary 21 - 24 April 2011

IPA Luxembourg celebrates itrsquos 50th Anniversary May 19 - 22 2011 httpwwwipaluv2

IPA Canada AGM 2011 London ON June 2 - 4 2011

IPA Canada 50th Anniversary and Friendship Week Tour Ontario June 4mdash13 2011

email secretaryipaca more info in this issue

IPA Scotland Ayrshire Branch 25th Anniversary and Friendship Week August 6 - 13 2011

Contact Jim NISBET jimaripaskycom http

wwwipascotlandnet

IPA USA Region 12 Friendship Cruise Oct 1mdash8 2011 region12ipa-usaorg

IPA USA NEC NDC meeting in Region 25 Metro Phoenix Arizona October 15 - 18 2011

httpwwwipa-usaorgeventshtml

Updated and complete information regarding the following events will be obtained via

National Travel Secretary Harry SUMMERTON (travelipaca or harlorsympaticoca) and

National Travel Secretary Assistant Guy BABIN (guybabinsympaticoca)

or by contacting your regional Travel Officer

ldquoThe world is a

book and those

who do not

travel only read

one pagerdquo

International Executive Meetings and Friendship weeks

September 20 - 25 2011 IEC Conference - IPA Romania More info at wwwiparomaniaro

September 4ndash 9 2012 World Conference - IPA Israel Friendship week to follow September 9 - 15 2012

with visits to Jerusalem Tel Aviv Dead See and Sea of Galilee

More info at wwwipa-israelorg

IPA - International Youth Gathering 2011 Ireland

The theme of the 2011 event is Green Country Green environment

July 24th - August 7th 2011 wwwipairelandie

Future IYG venues

2012 - IPA Czech Republic - more info to follow

2013 - IPA Switzerland - more info to follow

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Please share your copy of the IPA Canada newslet-

ter with other friends and members of Law En-

forcement Agencies

Membership forms can be filled out through

the national website of IPA Canada at wwwipaca

Membership dues are only $3000 per year

Please forward any submissions for the next IPA Canada newsletter

before January 15 2011 in MS Word format to the editor

vpwestipaca

Till next and enjoy Servo Per Amikeco

Barry Bos

Page 7: International Police Association - The Pointsman NAT. Newsletter Fall Edition 2010.pdf · farrow68@sympatico.ca REGION SIXTEEN President: Frank YAKIMCHUK 1209 Terence Bay Road

P A G E 7

ldquoI have never

learned so

much about

policing

geography

cultures

customs

language

and UN

policing in

just one

week before

ldquo

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

He can even show you the different styles which are de-

picted in the architecture The interesting details include

how the original sculpture made a replica of his naked wife

and placed it in a position with the gargoyles on the one

side of the Cathedral You would never pick that up in a

million years unless you knew the building inside and out

The normal viewing of the Cathedral would be approxi-

mately 45 minutes but not with Johannes Holl Two and a

half hours later and he has described all the stain glass win-

dows caskets pictures organ and artifacts in the whole

place After two and a half hour hours you feel like you

want to go through again and learn even more Pictures

well letrsquos just say I think I was up to about 250 pictures at

this point and had to recharge the batteries each night I

was walking on a stone path that was 2000 years old and

in a house that was older than Canada If you ever get the

chance please go to Germany and hope that Johannes Holl

has some free time to take you around You will not only

be appreciative of his warmth friendliness and generosity

but speechless regarding his knowledge of the area Some

of the fascinating places I saw include

St Michaels abbey Seigburg

Cathedral Koln

Estle Castle Koblenz

Bonn University formerly Bonn Castle Bonn

Beethovenrsquos birthplace Bonn

Dragonrsquos Rock Konigswinter

Drachenburg Castle Konigswinter

Altenburger Castle Altenburger

Bruhl Castle Bruhl

I had an amazing time visiting Koln and all the attractions

In addition my patrols and visit to the Headquarters Dis-

trict jail police training center (PTC) UN missions training

center communications center and command center were

extremely interesting

Well just when you think Germany doesnrsquot get any better

you arrive at Gimborn Castle Nestled in a secluded valley

approximately a half hour east of Koln you approach a

stunning castle with a small lake and immaculate landscape

The castle has been renovated but still keeps the historic

sense of the building The rooms you stay in are inside

the tower portion of the castle and each room has a

theme for a region of Germany

The whole training centre is gorgeous and picturesque

The course starts with brief history of the centre and infor-

mation on the specific course We then move to introduc-

tions of everyone It is then that I learn of the huge dynam-

ics in the course with officers from Cyprus SirLanka Hong

Kong The Netherlands Austria United Kingdom and all

over Germany In a most relaxing and comfortable ap-

proach the coordinator Antonius Rutting leads us into the

seminar with a variety of interesting and knowledgeable lec-

turers The topic of UN policing missions is of particular

interest for me as I am destined for a mission to Afghanistan

in January 2011 So I was glued to each lecturer with com-

plete interest The topics covered all aspects of UN mis-

sions from the selection process training mission parame-

ters deployment and return process and debriefing It left us

with a well rounded knowledge of UN police missions Many

officers on the course had been on missions and they freely

provided details of their experiences

I have never learned so much about policing geography

cultures customs language and UN policing in just one

week before It was amazing to see 30 officers bond so

quickly within the class By the second day everyone knew

each otherrsquos name and where they were from The whole

experience was very unique I would encourage more offi-

cers from Canada to get involved in the IPA and attend these

types of courses I will be singing the praises of my experi-

ence for years to come I already have plans to attend IBZ

Gimborn training center again in the future

I will also be doing my part to encourage officers to join the

IPA and part take in these types of opportunities This was

the experience of a life time and will be a great benefit to me

in my personal and professional life I have made friends and

colleagues for life some of which will be visiting in the near

future which I look forward to

A personal thanks to the IPA Boyd Brown Johannes Holl

and the Arthur Troop Scholarship for making this dream a

reality In closing I would like to say to any officer who may

read this what are you waiting for join the IPA and see the

world You wonrsquot regret it

Cheers

Servo per Amikeco

Mike Hunter

NBPS

During this period the road now known as Yesler Way was nicknamed Skid Road after the timber skidding down the hill to Henry

Yeslers sawmill This is considered a possible origin for the term which later entered the wider American vocabulary as Skid Row Like

much of the American West Seattle saw numerous conflicts between labor and management as well as ethnic tensions that culminated in

the anti-Chinese riots of 1885ndash1886[ This violence was caused by unemployed whites who determined to drive the Chinese from Seattle

(anti-Chinese riots also occurred in Tacoma) Martial law was declared and federal troops were brought in to put down the disorder

Nevertheless the economic success in the Seattle area was so great that when the Great Seattle fire of 1889 destroyed the central busi-

ness district a far grander city center rapidly emerged in its place Finance company Washington Mutual for example was founded in the

immediate wake of the fire However the Panic of 1893 hit Seattle hard

This boom was followed by the construction of a park system designed by the Olmsted brothers landscape architecture firm

The second and most dramatic boom and bust resulted from the Klondike Gold Rush which ended the depression that had begun with

the Panic of 1893 in a short time Seattle became a major transportation center On July 14 1897 the SS Portland docked with its famed

ton of gold and Seattle became the main transport and supply point for the miners in Alaska and the Yukon Those working men only

found lasting wealth in a few cases however it was Seattles business of clothing the miners and feeding them salmon that panned out in

the long run Along with Seattle other cities like Everett Tacoma Port Townsend Bremerton and Olympia all within Puget Sound be-

came competitors for exchange rather than mother-lodes for extraction of precious metals The boom lasted well into the early part of

the 20th century and funded many new Seattle companies and products In 1907 19-year-old James E Casey borrowed $100 from a

friend and founded the American Messenger Company (later UPS) Other Seattle companies founded during this period include Nord-

strom and Eddie Bauer[ The Gold Rush era culminated in the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition of 1909 which is largely responsible for

the layout of todays University of Washington campus

P A G E 8 V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Lhistoire des ldquosacs manquants bleurdquo en Belgique

Le voyage en Europe en 2010 drsquoun adheacuterent Canadien Peter Stewart

Peter et sa famille ont voyageacute sur Paris apregraves avoir passeacute une semaine agrave Bruges en Belgique Le train qui devait les

transporter srsquoest retrouveacute en panne et ils ont ducirc en prendre un autre pour rentrer agrave Paris Dans la confusion agrave savoir

ce qui ce passait et dans la hacircte de ne pas rater le prochain train sur une plateforme diffeacuterente ils ont laisseacute derriegravere

deux sacs en plastique bleu qui contenait les articles souvenir de leur fils

Les Stewart eacutetaient presque rendus agrave Bruxelles lorsqursquoils reacutealisegraverent leur oubli Peter parla avec le conducteur qui

teacuteleacutephona agrave Bruges On lrsquoinforma que les sacs avaient eacuteteacute localiseacutes et placeacutes au agrave la consigne des objets perdus Il teacuteleacute-

phone donc agrave Marc-Margy (Durant) preacutesident de lrsquoIPA Belgique expliquant lrsquoincident Marc-Margy lui dit qursquoil srsquoen oc-

cupait

Le preacutesident de lrsquoIPA Belgique teacuteleacutephona agrave un autre membre Bjorn de Deckere qui se rendit agrave la station de Bruges

reacutecupeacutera les sacs et demanda au conducteur du train suivant se rendant agrave Bruxelles de les prendre avec lui et que

Marc-Margy attendait

En route vers Bruxelles Peter reccedilut lrsquoappel du preacutesident de lrsquoIPA Belgique qui confirmait avoir les sacs Agrave sa grande

surprise le samedi Marc-Margy pris le train a fin de les lui remettre en personne

Peter et lui se rencontregraverent agrave la Gare du Nord agrave Paris Et comme le train du retour en Belgique ne devait repartir que deux heures plus tard ils prirent le chemin de lrsquoappartement des Stewart ougrave Marc-Margy fit la connaissance de

lrsquoeacutepouse de Peter et de ses deux fils Apregraves cette courte visite il prit le meacutetro en direction de la gare puis le train et

retourna chez lui

En plus drsquoavoir rendus les garccedilons heureux drsquoavoir reacutecupeacutereacute leurs souvenirs lrsquohistoire de cette aventure est devenue

un sujet de conversation de choix Lorsque nous racontons que les colis eacutetaient resteacutes sur le quai agrave Bruges les gens

eacutetaient peineacutes pour les enfants Mais crsquoest la faccedilon dont les articles ont eacuteteacute reacutecupeacutereacutes qui surprend le plus Tregraves peu de

personnes ont accegraves agrave une organisation comme lrsquoIPA Elle ne serait pas aussi extraordinaire sans ses membres et les

efforts qursquoils deacuteploient Tout ce que je souhaite est de pouvoir rendre la pareille agrave un membre IPA dans le futur

Je precircche probablement dans le deacutesert mais cet incident deacutemontre bien le genre drsquoorganisation et de ressource qursquoest

lrsquoIPA Peter est un nouvel adheacuterent et cet incident est un exemple eacuteloquent qui devrait faire en sorte que les membres

actuels encouragent leurs collegravegues policiers agrave joindre lrsquoIPA De telles aventures comme celle-lagrave se produisent de

temps agrave autres particuliegraverement lors de deacuteplacements agrave lrsquoeacutetranger et lorsqursquoon nrsquoest pas familier avec la langue et les

coutumes Crsquoest rassurant de savoir que lrsquoon peut appeler laquoun fregravereraquo lorsque neacutecessaire

Je sais qursquoil existe plusieurs organisations qui offrent du soutien professionnel agrave leurs membres mais je ne peux en

identifier une comme lrsquoIPA qui en regroupe unis grand nombre et qui possegravede autant de ressources que les policiers

actifs ou retraiteacutes Si un policier ne sait pas quoi faire dans certaines situations critiques je me demande qui le saura

Peter remercie tregraves sincegraverement Marc-Margy Durant Bjorn de Deckere et bien sucircr lrsquoIPA

Peter remercie

tregraves

sincegraverement

Marc-Margy

Durant Bjorn

de Deckere et

bien sucircr lrsquoIPA

During this period the road now known as Yesler Way was nicknamed Skid Road after the timber skidding down the hill to Henry

Yeslers sawmill This is considered a possible origin for the term which later entered the wider American vocabulary as Skid Row Like

much of the American West Seattle saw numerous conflicts between labor and management as well as ethnic tensions that culminated

in the anti-Chinese riots of 1885ndash1886[ This violence was caused by unemployed whites who determined to drive the Chinese from

Seattle (anti-Chinese riots also occurred in Tacoma) Martial law was declared and federal troops were brought in to put down the dis-

order Nevertheless the economic success in the Seattle area was so great that when the Great Seattle fire of 1889 destroyed the cen-

tral business district a far grander city center rapidly emerged in its place Finance company Washington Mutual for example was

founded in the immediate wake of the fire However the Panic of 1893 hit Seattle hard

This boom was followed by the construction of a park system designed by the Olmsted brothers landscape architecture firm

The second and most dramatic boom and bust resulted from the Klondike Gold Rush which ended the depression that had begun with

the Panic of 1893 in a short time Seattle became a major transportation center On July 14 1897 the SS Portland docked with its famed

ton of gold and Seattle became the main transport and supply point for the miners in Alaska and the Yukon Those working men only

found lasting wealth in a few cases however it was Seattles business of clothing the miners and feeding them salmon that panned out in

the long run Along with Seattle other cities like Everett Tacoma Port Townsend Bremerton and Olympia all within Puget Sound be-

came competitors for exchange rather than mother-lodes for extraction of precious metals The boom lasted well into the early part of

the 20th century and funded many new Seattle companies and products In 1907 19-year-old James E Casey borrowed $100 from a

friend and founded the American Messenger Company (later UPS) Other Seattle companies founded during this period include Nord-

strom and Eddie Bauer[ The Gold Rush era culminated in the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition of 1909 which is largely responsible for

the layout of todays University of Washington campus

P A G E 9

Peterrsquos most

profound

appreciation

goes out to

Marc-Margy

Durant and

Bjorn de

Deckere and

of course the

IPA

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Peter Stewart - Canadian Member Travelling in Europe - 2010

Peter and his family were travelling to Paris after spending a week in Bruges Belgium The train that they were scheduled to

take broke down so they had to switch to another train going to Paris In their confusion figuring out what was going on

and in a hurry to catch the new train on a different platform they inadvertently left two blue plastic shopping bags contain-

ing their sonrsquos souvenirs on the platform

The Stewartrsquos were half way to Brussels when they realize what had happened Peter spoke with the conductor who in

turned called Bruges and learned that the bags were found and placed in the stationrsquos Lost and Found Department He tele-

phoned Marc-Margy (Durant) (President of IPA Belgium) and explained what happened and Marc-Margy advised Peter to

leave it with him

The President of IPA Belgium called another IPA member Bjorn de Deckere who drove to the Bruges Station retrieved the bags and requested the conductor on the next train to Brussels to take bags where Marc-Margy would be waiting On their

way from Brussels to Paris Peter received a call from the IPA Belgium President stating that he had the bags To his aston-

ishment and surprise Marc-Margy boarded an afternoon train on Saturday to deliver the two bags in person

Peter met him at the Gare du Nord station in Paris Since the return train to Belgium would not be leaving for a couple of

hours they retired to the Stewartrsquos apartment in the city where Marc-Margy met Peterrsquos wife and their sons After their

brief visit Marc-Margy returned by metro the station and returned home

Besides making the boys happy by getting their souvenirs back but the way we got them back has turned into the best story

that anyone has heard of When he first told them that we had left the parcels on the platform in Bruges they immediately

felt sorry for the boysrsquo misfortune When I tell them how we got them back they were astounded Very few people have

access to such an organization as the IPA The IPA would not be as good an organization if it were not for the efforts that

members like you put into it I can only hope that I can be as accommodating to an IPA member in the future

This is probably like preaching to the choir but this incident demonstrates the kind of organization that the IPA is and what

a fabulous resource it can be Peter is a new member but this situation is a great example of why current members should

encourage fellow police officers to join the IPA Situation like this can and do arise from time to time especially when you

are out of the country and donrsquot know the language and ways of doing things It gives great peace of mind to be able to call

―brother to help out when needed

I know there are lots of organizations that extend professional courtesies to their members but I canrsquot think of many that

have members as resourceful as this one made of current and retired police officers If ―cops canrsquot figure out what to do

in most situations then not too many others will

Peterrsquos most profound appreciation goes out to Marc-Margy Durant and Bjorn de Deckere and of course the IPA

Fingerprinted in the Tundrahellip

by Georg Gruber IPA member from Austria

Wild and adventurous Alaska will always impress visitors from all over the world

even nowadays To visit Alaska is fantastic and unique the dimension of this

state brings the civilisation with all its technical achievements (which you also

encounter in Alaska) into a complete different aspect

Early July 2010 a group of IPA members and spouses started their voyage from

Tyrol from the Innsbruck and Salzburg airport and colleagues from the eastern

part of Austria departing from the Vienna airport to Frankfurt Here we boarded

the next flight via Greenland to Whitehorse Yukon ( a time difference of 9

hours) where we were welcomed in our hotel by IPA representative for the

Yukon Al Fedoriak Al welcomed us to Whitehorse and IPA Canada - Region 5

and we exchanged some gifts

From there we boarded our bus and traveled the Alaska Highway to Haynes Junc-

tion in the Kuane National Park Some of the group took a sightseeing tour with a

bush plane over the glaciers around Mount Logan (the highest mountain in Can-

ada)

Our tour continued over the Glenn Highway enjoying the countless rivers lakes

and glaciers at the impressive Wrangell ndash St Elias National Park and via the

Richardson Highway we turned south in the direction of the Pacific Coast

Al Fedoriak (Region 5) and

Georg Gruber (right) exchange gifts

In Whitehorse (YUKON)

helliphellipwhere we

were

welcomed by

IPA

representative

Al Fedoriak

The story of the missing ldquoBlue Bagsrdquo in Belgium

P A G E 1 0

Here we

were

welcomed

by a

breathtaking

landscape

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Valdez has also the nickname of ―Little Switzerland because of its alpine surroundings However itrsquos generally known as the

spot where the Trans oil Alaska Pipe Line ends and where the big oil tankers are loaded From here we continued out trip

to Prince William Sound

We passed the calving glaciers of which the Columbia Icefield was one of the most spectacular of all and followed our

route close to the Pacific Coast Alaskarsquos largest city Anchorage gave us a chance to get acquainted and do some sightseeing

in our free time This city lies at the same degree of latitude as Stockholm and St Petersburg Here were many interesting

spots to discover Lake Hood with Lake Spenard the largest airfield for hydroplanes We also visited the Matanuska Valley

as well as the main town of Palmer

Via the George Parks Highway we traveled north towards Denali Nat Park Here we were welcomed by a breathtaking

landscape of a constantly changing panorama glaciers in the distance and beaver dams in the nearby rivers It was without

question the scenic climax of our tour In the early hours we started our Denali Wildlife Tour with a shuttle bus driving

into one of North Americarsquos most worth seeing landscapes Again on the George Parks Highway we made a stop in Ne-

nana where we visited the Alaska Railway Museum after which we reached Fairbanks in the afternoon We continued our

travels via the Top of the World Highway and crossed the border between Canada and the USA at the most northern

border crossing Little Cold Creek After the border formalities and the necessary fingerprinting we continued enjoying the

indescribable view Mountains rivers valleys and forest as far the eye could reach In the afternoon we crossed the Yukon

river by ferry and reached Dawson City Here we visited the Bonanza Creek the Jack London Cabin the Midnight Dome

and the Golddiggers Museum A visit to the Diamond Tooth Gertie and the Casino with Can-Can girls was on the evening

program Via the Klondike Highway the tour returned to Whitehorse Our return flight to Frankfurt continuing to Inns-

bruck Salzburg and Vienna was as always perfectly organized All travel participants look already forward to the 2011 Japan

trip

Interested in traveling and visit IPA - members worldwide

Go to wwwipa-iacorghouseshelliphellip

IPA now has over 60 properties word wide where members can stay in reasonable priced accommodations

The IPA Houses are currently available in 21 countries worldwide

The idea behind IPA houses originated in Germany and followed on from the founding of IBZ Castle Gimborn in 1969

Today there are IPA Houses across the globe from Australia to South Africa Israel to the United Kingdom - the con-

cept is still developing with more Houses being opened each year like the new IPA house in Malaga Spain and

Clonard Village in Ireland

Several IPA members have accommodation available in their home or rental at very reasonable cost

When visiting our national website at wwwipaca you find more useful information at

Traveler Advice Articles like tips for IPA members when traveling tips plan ahead home hosting etc

Furthermore you always can contact our National Travel Secretary Harry SUMMERTON at travelipaca

as well as the IPA Canada Assistant National Travel Secretary Guy BABIN at guybabinsympaticoca

More information about IPA Friendship weeks Anniversaries Tours or special events you will find on the last two pages

of this edition

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

P A G E 1 1

Come Join IPA Canada in celebrating itrsquos 50th Anniversary

June 4mdashJune 13 2011

IPA Canada is proud to offer you the opportunity to visit all that Ontario has to offer

We are inviting you to a 10-day tour which includes visits to London (home of our founder) experience dinner

overlooking the natural beauty of Niagara Falls and see the sites of Toronto (the capital city of Ontario)

All these sights and more along with the warm hospitality of Canada awaits you

The tour begins on Saturday June 4 2011 following the IPA Canada AGM in London ON and concludes on

Tuesday June 14 2011 in Toronto ON

The cost for this all inclusive tour is only

$1900 CAD per person based on double occupancy or $2400 CAD per person single occupancy

The tour is only open to the first 54 people who register

We hope to see you there

For further information and registration forms contact

Larry Sheppard

179 Great Oak Trail

Binbrook Ontario L0R 1C0

Ph 1 (289) 286 0141

Email cop300mountaincablenet

Day 1 Saturday June 4

Our guests will be greeted at the airport and transported to the Hilton Hotel in London ON where registration will continue

throughout the day In the evening we attend dinner and closing reception of the IPA Canada Annual General Meeting and

the start of the IPA Canada 50th Anniversary Celebrations It is an opportunity to mix with the IPA Canada delegates and

fellow tour guests

Day 2 Sunday June 5

Morning free early afternoon a tour of the London Police Station Dinner will be a barbeque at the London Police Associa-

tion Evening free

Day 3 Monday June 6

We board a bus for a drive and tour of the Ontario Police College where lunch will be served Drive and shop at St Jacobs

and Elmira (Mennonite Country) Dinner will be served at the Waterloo Police Association Hall

Day 4 Tuesday June 7

We depart at 1000 am aboard a double decker bus for a tour of London Tour of the Labattrsquos Brewery with lunch included

Dinner served at a local establishment

Day 5 Wednesday June 8

We board the bus and head for Niagara Falls En route we stop at Hernder Estates Wineries for lunch and a wine tour

At 200 PM we arrive at the Oakes hotel overlooking Niagara Falls Diner is served at the Skylon Tower overlooking the

Niagara Falls The evening is free to do as you please

Day 6 Thursday June 9

At 930 AM we board a double decker bus for Niagara-onndashthe-Lake for some walking and shopping At noon you will return back to the hotel The rest of the day is free You will be given lunch money and a coupon book (This coupon book includes

free transportation around Niagara Falls and free or discounted entrance to many of the attractions that Niagara Falls has to

offer) At 530 PM we must be back at the hotel to board the bus to go for dinner at Bettyrsquos restaurant

Day 7 Friday June 10

This will be a free day to explore more of Niagara Falls using your coupon book or just relax We have to be back at the hotel

and on the bus at 530 PM to go to the famous ―Oh Canada Eh show We should return to the hotel by 10 PM

Day 8 Saturday June 11

Today we board the bus and head for Toronto At 11 AM we visit the Halton Railway exhibit and have a barbeque lunch We

arrive at the Novotel Hotel in downtown Toronto at approx 230 PM Dinner will be on your own with numerous restau-

rants in the area (You will be given dinner money)

Day 9 Sunday June 12

We leave the hotel to board the bus to Midland and take a boat cruise with lunch included Visit an authentic 17th Century

Jesuit Missionary settlement and martyr shrine Return to Toronto for dinner and evening on your own

Day 10 Monday June 13

See some of the sights of Toronto (CN Tower Hockey Hall of Fame Royal Ontario Museum etc)

Closing Gala Dinner at the hotel

Day 11 Tuesday June 14

Departures we hope you have enjoyed your visit to Canada and will come back very soon We have vouchers available to

you you can use for transport from the hotel to the Toronto International Airport If anyone wishes to extend their stay the

hotel has rooms available (These rooms must be booked at time of registration)

IPA CANADA 50th ANNIVERSARY Tour ITINARARY

P A G E 1 2

More China adventures by Brian N COX V O L 2 0 1 0 4

In Beijing and Shanghai you will see foreigners every-

where but here in Chongqing I would estimate that 95

of the time I leave our condo I never see another for-

eigner (Naturally I have got used to people staring at

me) Although there are many more Americans Brits

and probably Aussies than Canadians here coinciden-

tally the last four of the last five foreigners I ran into

here in Chongqing were Canadians Three were expats

living here and one was visiting his daughter who worked

in China I was sitting on a bench in a shopping area

while Gong Pei bargained in a nearby store when the

man visiting his daughter sat beside me It turned out he

was from Regina and two RCMP members were his best

friends Bill Logan and Tom Light I not only knew both

of them Tom Light was my boss when I was on Winni-

peg Drug Squad Talk about a small world Unfortu-

nately Bill Logan has passed away and Tom Light had a

serious stroke and has been confined to a wheelchair for

the past two years I was very surprised about Tom as

he always seemed to be a fit and healthy individual and never looked overweight when I knew him Apparently

the stroke occurred while he was out hunting with the

visitor from Regina that I was talking to I am only pro-

viding this detail because I know a lot of people reading

China Adventures are ex-RCMP and new both Logan

and Light

Apparently the biggest group of buyers of high-end

houses in London England are mainland Chinese Unlike

the wealthy groups that preceded them the Russians and

Saudis the Chinese are not buying the houses to live in

but as an investment they prefer to remain living in

China According to the New York Times London real

estate companies are desperate to hire Mandarin speak-

ing employees

I saw some beautiful SpringFall jackets on sale here for

$15 about $100 cheaper than they would cost in Can-

ada but unfortunately I am too big and fat to buy

clothes in Chongqing Due to the large number of for-

eigners living in Beijing and Shanghai (about 140000 in

each of these cities I have been told) large size clothes

should be no problem to find Here they are very rare

One of the many things I will miss about China is the

service I didnrsquot realize how poor service was in Canada

until I had something to compare it to A restaurant that

would have five waiterswaitresses in Canada would have

fifteen to twenty here Instead of the four or five em-

ployees on each floor of a Canadian department store

all disguised in street clothes so you donrsquot know they

work there in Chongqing there would be at least one-

hundred employees on every floor all wearing uniforms

If you need something from a nearby store or restaurant

you just phone them and they will deliver it to your door

at no charge God Irsquom going to miss this

The other day when we were downtown there was a

small anti-Japanese rally protesting the seizure of a Chi-

nese fishing boat and the imprisonment of its captain by the Japanese near a group of islands claimed by both

countries

The government in Beijing is on television every day protesting

this action by the Japanese and promising ―dire consequences

if the captain is not released Today there was a big rally in

Jeifangbei with flags waving and choirs singing a song bout re-

leasing the captain Gong Pei says many people are calling for

war upon Japan Anti-Japanese feelings are very strong here in

China as the atrocities committed by the Japanese during

WW2 are still front and centre in their minds Ironically

young Japanese know nothing about this because Japanese war

crimes have been removed from Japanese history books I

realize that the USA is an ally of Japan but I think that China

has no fear of the American military whatsoever I canrsquot be

sure but I suspect both governments will keep things in per-

spective China and Japan are important trading partners now

in fact China is Japanrsquos second biggest trading partner

Chinarsquos transition from an agricultural society to an urban

society is progressing at an astounding pace An article in the

Globe amp Mail recently said that China now has sixty cities with

populations over one million but by 2025 there will be 220 cities with populations exceeding one million Currently

Chinarsquos urban population is 633 million but by 2030 the urban

population will be one billion When this happens who is

going to be growing the food for 13 billion plus people To

be classified as a medium-size city in China the population

must exceed seven million By this standard there would be

very few medium size cities in the US and Canada

Brian Cox

Chongqing China

briancoxvip163com

Brian Cox

Ret Cpl

RCMP

and a member

of Region 14

returned to

Canada

We look for-

ward (if possi-

ble) to hear

more about his

China Adven-

tureshellip

Time to meet Brian and Gong Pei

Liberation Square in Chongqing China

P A G E 1 3

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Thousands of peace and police officers from across Canada participated on Sunday September 26 2010 in Ottawa in the

annual ceremonies remembering those who have died in the line of duty

Thousands of police and peace officers from across Canada gathered on Parliament Hill to honour seven fellow peace offi-

cers slain in the line of duty over the past year

The dayrsquos ceremony began at 9 am in a light drizzle as officers read aloud the names of each of the 771 police and peace

officers who have died on-duty over the years Six to eight officers a year have died in Canada over the last 23 years

The ceremony culminated in a march to Parliament Hill where they were greeted by dignitaries and the general public

In 1998 the federal government proclaimed the last Sunday in September as Police and Peace Officersrsquo National Memorial

Day

The names that will be added to the glass monuments of the Canadian Police Memorial Pavilion located behind Parliament

Hill include

RCMP Constable Chelsey Robinson died June 21 2010

OPP Constable Vu Pham died March 8 2010

Peel Regional Police Constable A James Ochakovsky died March 2 2010

RCMP Chief Superintendent Douglas E Coate died - January 16 2010

RCMP Sergeant Mark Gallagher died Jan 12 2010

Ottawa Police Constable I Eric Czapnik ndash Dec 29 2009

Leacutevis Police Service Constable Meacutelanie Roy died Sept 7 2009

Peace and police officers honoured in annual tribute in Ottawa

On Sunday September 13 2010 four fallen RCMP officers were added to the Cenotaph Honour Roll and Memorial Wall

during the RCMP National Memorial Service held at Depot Division in Regina

The four fallen officers were added to the 222 brave men and women who have served Canada as Royal Canadian Mounted

Police since 1876 Commissioner William JS Elliot said during the event It is my hope that the family and friends of our

fallen comrades will find some solace in the knowledge that their loved ones sacrifices will always be remembered by their

extended RCMP family

We are mindful of the tragic death of Constable Michael Potvin who lost his life while on duty in Mayo Yukon on July 13

2010 Mike and his family remain in our thoughts and prayers Constable Potvinrsquos service and sacrifice will be officially recog-

nized at our 2011 National Memorial Service

Constable Norman Harry Atkins died on July 8 1995 when he was involved in a police car collision near Finnegans Hill New

Brunswick Constable Chelsey Alice Robinson died on June 21 2010 as the result of a two vehicle collision while on patrol in

Stony Plain Alberta Sergeant Mark Charles Gallagher and Chief Superintendent Douglas Edward Coates died as a result of a

massive earthquake in January 2010 while serving on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti

The Memorial Service was attended by those close to the fallen members and Canadian leaders veterans cadets and RCMP

from across Canada The Depot has been the location of the annual Memorial Service since the mid-1930s

RCMP honour fallen members at National Memorial Service

at Depot Division in Regina

P A G E 1 4

Shoulder flash

Sri Lanka Police

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

There were 3500

- 4000 wild

elephants on the

islandhelliphellip

IPA - SRI LANKA

FRIENDSHIP WEEK

15-25 AUGUST 2010 George and Mary Frid long time IPA members with two Mount

Hope friends started our adventure August 5th flying ETIHAD

Airways from Pearson for a fourteen hour flight to Abu Dhabi in

the United Arab Emirates

Arrived at 800 pm the following day driven to the recently opened

five star Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Hotel Spent three days touring a

visit to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque sixth largest in the world

opened during Ramadan in 2007 The Mosque was built at a cost

of 2 billion USD and is still being added to Can accommodate

41000 worshippers at one time contains the worlds largest chan-

delier at 9 tonnes and carpet woven in Iran over two years at a cost

of 2 million USD Mary was obliged to wear a provided freshly

laundered abaya and the men a dishdada (long cotton garment) no

shoes Went on a desert sand dune bashing harrowing ride in jeep

type vehicles ending at a camel farm and oasis for dinner and belly

dancing entertainment

On the 9th driven to Dubai where we stayed at the Fairmont in the centre of the City Took bus tours shopped in the

souks sailed on an Arab dhow and the final of the fourth day had to forego a pass to the worlds tallest building for an

invitation to have drinks in the lounge of Burj Al Arab reputed to be the only seven star hotel in the world Entry is by

pre registration no sight seers The drink menu included a vintage cognac sprinkled with gold dust at $2000 Cdn per

drink so we opted for Beefeater gin amp tonic at $300 Cdn for four drinks

On the 13th flew from Abu Dhabi for a four hour flight to Colombo Sri Lanka where we were met by IPA reps driven

to the Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel registered and received a gift package of two different monogrammed golf shirts can-

vas shoulder bag and boxes of tea for each person Eighty-one registrants from Australia Canada Great Britain Swit-

zerland Germany Luxembourg Hungary Italy Hong Kong Portugal and Slovakia

During the eleven day trip stayed at eight high end hotels served three meals daily several cocktail receptions and after-

noon teas There were two exceptional dinners of note The first was in Colombo at the Senior Police Officers Mess a large villa type complex heavily guarded by police personnel because of the recent Tamil conflict The national police

band was in attendance male dancers in traditional island dress female dancers in beautiful coloured attire all serving

police officers of which there are 80000 on the island of 19 million predominantly Hindus and Buddhists with about 13

Tamils originally brought from India to work the tea plantations

The second held on the 22nd at the Hotel Cinnamon Grand where the honoured guest was the Inspector General of

Police (chief or commissioner) A representative from each country was selected to sit at the head table and were pre-

sented with a jewel type box containing a beautiful anodized brass and chrome finished oblong plaque embossed in col-

ours with the Sri Lanka and police flags crests and suitable inscriptions obviously manufactured at considerable expense

During the cross island tour traveled in two new highway cruiser buses plus two mini buses for luggage and supplies

Escorted the entire trip by a police superintendent and a cruiser vehicle with three police officers Approaching every

town met by police vehicles including motorcycle with two officers on a solo machine The escorts were necessary to

get through towns crammed with trucks busses and motorized rickshaws by the hundreds and protection from mili-

tant Tamils not entirely subdued In the cities and towns near former Tamil enclaves there is a military presence with

sand bagged bunkers at all key points and several check points on roadways

The tour included visit to an elephant sanctuary two game preserves with elephants water buffalo leopards mongoose

etc Hindu and Buddhist temples and a three hour long Hindu parade pageant of drum bands all in traditional dress and

65 adorned elephants There were many other sites too numerous to mention

Of interest there are 3500-4000 wild elephants on the island and on average 100 persons are killed by the beasts annu-

ally And 100 species of snakes of which four are venomous on average 600 persons die annually from snake bite

In summary the Sri Lanka IPA Police and Justice Ministry are to be commended for their effort in providing what was to

us a most outstanding friendship gathering I questioned one host how the IPA could provide so much in the way of

hotels meals numerous gifts etc at such an economical price and was informed it was highly subsidized by banks and

business firms

August 15 2010

Welcome Dinner in the Senior Police Officers

Mess in Colombo Sri Lanka

Dancers and members of the band are all serving

police officers

P A G E 1 5

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

The final day ended after noon lunch and we were destined for a two hour drive to Colombo where we would shop and

lounge around a hotel lobby until a late evening ride to the airport for a 430 am flight The superintendent with our tour

and his wife a retired nurse learning of our plight invited our four to their home for dinner which we accepted met their

family and enjoyed immensely their hospitality Later the superintendent donned his uniform and we were driven to the

airport in a mini bus and he cleared the way through police check points and detailed an inspector at the airport to steer us

through the throngs of people

The Sri Lanka IPA gathering was far beyond our expectations and the standard set will be difficult for others to follow A

most memorable adventure

August 22 2010 - Hotel

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Dinner hosted by

IPA Dr Mahinda Balasuriya

Inspector General for the

80000 member Sri Lanka

Police presenting a beautiful

engraved metal plaque to

Georg Frid representing

IPA Canada

Nouvelles de la reacutegion 15 News from Region 15

LE CLUB ROTARY ET LrsquoIPA

MONTEacuteREacuteGIE FONT DES

HEUREUX Crsquoest agrave la demande du membre ami Robert Bou-

langer Gouverneur du Club Rotary

International district 7790 que bureau de direc-

tion a formuleacute une recommendation agrave lrsquoeffet que

soit remis un don de cet organisme au Service

des incendies de Cowansville pour lrsquoachat drsquoun

deacutefibrillateur cardiaque

Le 20 juin dernier Roger Lecours chef des opeacuterations du

SSIC a reccedilu le chegraveque de 3000 $ des mains de Robert Bou-

langer et de Reba Lovrien preacutesidente du Fellowship

Veacutehicules reacutecreacuteatifs du Club Rotary (Newport Oregon) en

preacutesence de Christian Parent vice-preacutesident et Denis

Bourcier secreacutetaire de lrsquoIPA Monteacutereacutegie

Et le 4 octobre avait lieu une journeacutee portes ouvertes du

Service drsquoincendie de Cowansville ougrave fut preacutesenteacute au grand

public le deacutefibrillateur installeacute dans lrsquouniteacute drsquourgence Plu-sieurs membres du bureau de direction assistegraverent agrave lrsquoeacuteveacutene-

ment

Ce don est ducirc agrave lrsquoinitiative de Denis Bourcier secreacutetaire de

lrsquoIPA Monteacutereacutegie et ex-conseiller municipal et reacutesident de

Cowansville

THE ROTARY CLUB AND IPA RE-

GION 15 GOODWILL PARTNERS

At the request of Robert Boulanger Rotary Club

International Governor District 7790 and Friend

of R15 its executives recommended that an avail-

able donation from the Rotary be granted to the

Cowansville Fire department to equip their emer-

gency unit with a cardiac defibrillator

On June 20 Roger Lecours Chief operating officer

at the SSIC received the $3000 cheque from Robert Bou-

langer and Reba Lovrien President Fellowship Recreation

Vehicles Rotary International (Newport Oregon) whilst

attending the Rotaryrsquos international convention held in

Montreal Vice President Christian Parent and Secretary

Denis Bourcier attended the event

On October 4 the Cowansville Fire Department held an

open house event and introduced the defibrillator to the

general public Many members of IPA Region 15 Executive

bureau were in attendance

This donation was made possible thanks to Denis Bourcier

R15 Secretary and former Cowansville City councillor

IPA

Monteacutereacutegie

P A G E 1 6

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

REGION 15 GOLF TOURNEMENT

On September 13th some 28 golfers were ready for the

outing in spite of a cloudy sky and enjoyed great golfing

at Candiac Golf Club Later on 24 guests joined them

and were treated to a delicious BBQ Raymond Malboeuf succeeded in putting his golf ball closest

to the hole and was awarded the SGB trophy

All attendees went home with a souvenir thanks to generous

sponsors

Congratulations to the organizer of the event Jean-Louis

Cabana

LA JOURNEacuteE DE GOLF Le 13 septembre quelque 28 golfeurs ont braveacute la tempera-

ture incertaine et 24 inviteacutes se sont joints agrave eux pour

deacuteguster un succulent BBQ en soireacutee Ray-

mond Malboeuf srsquoest meacuteriteacute un tropheacutee SGB pour la balle la

plus pregraves du trou

Tous sont partis avec un souvenir offert par de geacuteneacutereux

commanditaires

Bravo agrave lrsquoorganisateur Jean-Louis Cabana

DERNIEgraveRE HEURE - jeudi dernier le souper du preacutesident

Nadeau fut un eacutenorme succegraves 45 personnes se sont bien

amuseacutees et le confeacuterencier ex-GRC Yvon Thibault fut passion-

nant avec son reacutecit du Chacircteau de Bauharnois et la petite histoire

du Queacutebec Un livre agrave se procurer sans faute et un eacuteveacutenement agrave

renouveler

Noubliez pas notre rencontre mensuel 5 7 ce jeudi 28 oc-

tobre chez CARMINE Place Portobello agrave Brossard Possibiliteacute

dobtenir votre timbre 2011 sur place

ASSEMBLEacuteE ANNUELLE le 25 novembre chez Barbies preacutedeacute-

ceacutee dun 5 7 Noubliez pas dapporter votre passeport Pos-

sibiliteacute dacqueacuterir votre timbre 2011 sur place SVP confirmer

votre preacutesence aupregraves du secreacutetaire Denis

Bourcier jdbovideotronca

PARTY DE NOEumlL le vendredi 3 deacutecembre 18h chez Oeuf

Xceptionnel au 130 St-Pierre agrave Saint-Constant (Reacuteservations

requises aupregraves de Christian Parent

parentchristiansympaticoca

VISITE DU PREacuteSIDENT NATIONAL LARRY SHEPPARD Sou-

per en sa compagnie et son eacutepouse le 11 deacutecembre agrave 18h agrave la

Casa Grecque 8245 boul Taschereau Vous ecirctes cordialement

inviteacutes agrave vous joindre agrave nous SVP confirmer votre preacutesence

aupregraves de Denis Nadeau denisnadohotmailcom

The First PRESIDENTS DINNER on Thursday Oct 21 2010

was a huge success with 45 members and friends attending

the event Former RCMP officer and author Yvon Thibault

unravelled the story that led him to writing Le Chacircteau de

Bauharnois a love story between a Frenchman and an English-

woman set in the 1837-38 Rebellion in Quebec A must read

book

HAPPY HOUR October 29 at CARMINE Place Portobello agrave

Brossard Your 2011 stamps will be available

AGM November 25 at Barbies preceded by a Happy Hour

Dont forget your passport Elections will take place and your

2011 stamps will be available Please confirm your attend-

ing with Secretary Denis Bourcier jdbovideotronca

CHRISTMAS PARTY Friday December 3rd at 600 PM at the

popular venue Oeuf Xceptionnel 130 St-Pierre St in St Con-

stant Entertainment and dancing with Bob Roberges music

Region 8 President (Reservation mandatory Please con-

tact Christian Parent parentchristiansympaticoca)

NATIONAL PRESIDENT LARRY SHEPPARDS VISIT Come

and join us for dinner with Larry and wife on December 11th

at 600 PM at Casa Grecque 8245 Taschereau Boulevard in

Brossard Please confirm your attending with Denis Nadeau

denisnadohotmailcom

P A G E 1 7 V O L 2 0 1 0 4

International Police Association

International Photography Competition 2011

Hosted by the Israel Section on behalf of the

International Cultural Commission of the International Police Association

GENERAL CATEGORY FOR AWARDS

Open Category a) Any photographic subject or topic

Subject Category b) Police at work

A prize of CHF400 will be awarded to the overall winner CHF300 will be given to the winner of each Category with sec-

ond and third placing awards

SELECTORS Teaching staff of the Hadassah College of Photography in Jerusalem

CALENDAR Last Date for Entries 02 June 2011

Selection 12 June 2011

Notification Sent by 16 July 2011

First Showing 37th IEC Conference in Romania A total of 50 images will be selected and will be

sent to Romania for mounting and hanging for an International Exhibition The pho-

tographs will be offered to other sections for holding a similar exhibition Each sec-

tion will have a DVD with the best 50 images

R U L E S

1) The competition is open to all members of the International Police Association

2) There will be no limit on the number of images per person

3) Prizes will be awarded as stated and presented at the 37th IEC meeting in Romania

4) Photographs are to be Forwarded on computer disc with a non-compressed file size of at least 2 megapixels that

will allow for a 20x30 cm (8x12 inches) print to be printed from the disc Included will be the name and address of the au-

thor title of the photograph and a brief description of the image

The discs will not be returned to senders

5) Entries are to be posted to

Dr Eran Israel

IPA ISRAEL

Sherit Israel st 37

Tel Aviv 68165

ISRAEL

Notification that the entry has been posted is to be e-mailed to Eran Israel Ieran012netil

6) Copyright

The right to reproduce photographic images for International Police Association purposes is assumed

The selectorsrsquo decision is final and no correspondence will entered into by the International Police Association

Whilst the International Police Association will exercise care in the handling of entries it regrets that it can accept no re-

sponsibility for loss or damage however caused

Submission of entries implies acceptance of these Rules

P A G E 1 8

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

IPA Canada

IYG

Infohellip

From 19 - 22 May Mai 2011

Please visit wwwipalu for all information and registrationBulletin drsquo in-

scription (before December 31 2010 avant 31Decembre 2010

International

IPA Luxembourg 50th Anniversary 50e Anniversaire

IPA LUXEMBOURG

84 Rue Adolphe Fisher

L - 1521 Luxembourg

The 2011 IYG will be hosted by IPA Ireland from July 24 - August 7 2011

16mdash17 years old and children grandchildren of an IPA member can apply

More info on wwwipairelandie and read additional info below regarding

IPA Canada selection process

International Police Association

Canadian Section

September 19 2010

Fellow Members

In 2011 the IPA International Youth Gathering will be held in Ireland A detailed explanation of the process to choose the

representatives from IPA Canada can be found in Appendix ―M of the IPA Canada Constitution It is summarized as fol-

lows

Please fill out the ―Application Form and send a copy of it along with a 500 word essay outlining why the applicant feels at-

tendance at the IYG would be beneficial to himher

(This essay will be written by the applicant) All of these documents are to be submitted along with a covering letter with

proof of the IPA membership of the applicantrsquos parent or grandparent and details of the parentrsquos or grandparentrsquos IPA in-

volvement

These documents will be sent to the Secretary General of IPA Canada

(10 Goodwood Road Brampton ON L6S 1C5) no later than midnight of December 31 2010

If more than two applicants are received then all application forms will be copied and forwarded to the selection committee

which will be comprised of the three National Vice Presidents

Selection criteria will include

(a) Age of the applicant

(b) Content and style of the essay submitted

(c) Length of the IPA service and dedication of the applicants parent or grandparent

(d) Applicants who have applied in the past and not been chosen or those who have not attended an IYG previously

Each successful applicant will receive a $10000 grant from IPA Canada and IPA Canada reserves the right to refuse applica-

tions if the selection committee feels the applicant is not a suitable candidate to represent Canada

If you have any further questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me

In Friendship

Marv Southcott

Secretary General

IPA Canada

IPA Ireland

13 Iona Drive

Glasnevin Dublin 9

Ireland

IPA Ireland hosting the 2011 Intern Youth Gathering

IPA Canada Travel Information

P A G E 1 9

Friendship weeks and Anniversaries

IPA Austria Region Carinthia Nassfeld Skiweek 2011 January 29 - Febr 5

httpwwwipaatphp-localcmszeigphp

titel=ipaehtm

IPA USA Texas 3rd Texas Friendship Cruise February 27 - March 6 2011

httpwwwipatexascomregistratonhtm

IPA New Zealand Friendship Week April 5 - 14 2011 httpwwwipaorgnzeventsindexhtm

IPA Slovenia celebrates itrsquos 20th Anniversary 21 - 24 April 2011

IPA Luxembourg celebrates itrsquos 50th Anniversary May 19 - 22 2011 httpwwwipaluv2

IPA Canada AGM 2011 London ON June 2 - 4 2011

IPA Canada 50th Anniversary and Friendship Week Tour Ontario June 4mdash13 2011

email secretaryipaca more info in this issue

IPA Scotland Ayrshire Branch 25th Anniversary and Friendship Week August 6 - 13 2011

Contact Jim NISBET jimaripaskycom http

wwwipascotlandnet

IPA USA Region 12 Friendship Cruise Oct 1mdash8 2011 region12ipa-usaorg

IPA USA NEC NDC meeting in Region 25 Metro Phoenix Arizona October 15 - 18 2011

httpwwwipa-usaorgeventshtml

Updated and complete information regarding the following events will be obtained via

National Travel Secretary Harry SUMMERTON (travelipaca or harlorsympaticoca) and

National Travel Secretary Assistant Guy BABIN (guybabinsympaticoca)

or by contacting your regional Travel Officer

ldquoThe world is a

book and those

who do not

travel only read

one pagerdquo

International Executive Meetings and Friendship weeks

September 20 - 25 2011 IEC Conference - IPA Romania More info at wwwiparomaniaro

September 4ndash 9 2012 World Conference - IPA Israel Friendship week to follow September 9 - 15 2012

with visits to Jerusalem Tel Aviv Dead See and Sea of Galilee

More info at wwwipa-israelorg

IPA - International Youth Gathering 2011 Ireland

The theme of the 2011 event is Green Country Green environment

July 24th - August 7th 2011 wwwipairelandie

Future IYG venues

2012 - IPA Czech Republic - more info to follow

2013 - IPA Switzerland - more info to follow

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Please share your copy of the IPA Canada newslet-

ter with other friends and members of Law En-

forcement Agencies

Membership forms can be filled out through

the national website of IPA Canada at wwwipaca

Membership dues are only $3000 per year

Please forward any submissions for the next IPA Canada newsletter

before January 15 2011 in MS Word format to the editor

vpwestipaca

Till next and enjoy Servo Per Amikeco

Barry Bos

Page 8: International Police Association - The Pointsman NAT. Newsletter Fall Edition 2010.pdf · farrow68@sympatico.ca REGION SIXTEEN President: Frank YAKIMCHUK 1209 Terence Bay Road

During this period the road now known as Yesler Way was nicknamed Skid Road after the timber skidding down the hill to Henry

Yeslers sawmill This is considered a possible origin for the term which later entered the wider American vocabulary as Skid Row Like

much of the American West Seattle saw numerous conflicts between labor and management as well as ethnic tensions that culminated in

the anti-Chinese riots of 1885ndash1886[ This violence was caused by unemployed whites who determined to drive the Chinese from Seattle

(anti-Chinese riots also occurred in Tacoma) Martial law was declared and federal troops were brought in to put down the disorder

Nevertheless the economic success in the Seattle area was so great that when the Great Seattle fire of 1889 destroyed the central busi-

ness district a far grander city center rapidly emerged in its place Finance company Washington Mutual for example was founded in the

immediate wake of the fire However the Panic of 1893 hit Seattle hard

This boom was followed by the construction of a park system designed by the Olmsted brothers landscape architecture firm

The second and most dramatic boom and bust resulted from the Klondike Gold Rush which ended the depression that had begun with

the Panic of 1893 in a short time Seattle became a major transportation center On July 14 1897 the SS Portland docked with its famed

ton of gold and Seattle became the main transport and supply point for the miners in Alaska and the Yukon Those working men only

found lasting wealth in a few cases however it was Seattles business of clothing the miners and feeding them salmon that panned out in

the long run Along with Seattle other cities like Everett Tacoma Port Townsend Bremerton and Olympia all within Puget Sound be-

came competitors for exchange rather than mother-lodes for extraction of precious metals The boom lasted well into the early part of

the 20th century and funded many new Seattle companies and products In 1907 19-year-old James E Casey borrowed $100 from a

friend and founded the American Messenger Company (later UPS) Other Seattle companies founded during this period include Nord-

strom and Eddie Bauer[ The Gold Rush era culminated in the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition of 1909 which is largely responsible for

the layout of todays University of Washington campus

P A G E 8 V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Lhistoire des ldquosacs manquants bleurdquo en Belgique

Le voyage en Europe en 2010 drsquoun adheacuterent Canadien Peter Stewart

Peter et sa famille ont voyageacute sur Paris apregraves avoir passeacute une semaine agrave Bruges en Belgique Le train qui devait les

transporter srsquoest retrouveacute en panne et ils ont ducirc en prendre un autre pour rentrer agrave Paris Dans la confusion agrave savoir

ce qui ce passait et dans la hacircte de ne pas rater le prochain train sur une plateforme diffeacuterente ils ont laisseacute derriegravere

deux sacs en plastique bleu qui contenait les articles souvenir de leur fils

Les Stewart eacutetaient presque rendus agrave Bruxelles lorsqursquoils reacutealisegraverent leur oubli Peter parla avec le conducteur qui

teacuteleacutephona agrave Bruges On lrsquoinforma que les sacs avaient eacuteteacute localiseacutes et placeacutes au agrave la consigne des objets perdus Il teacuteleacute-

phone donc agrave Marc-Margy (Durant) preacutesident de lrsquoIPA Belgique expliquant lrsquoincident Marc-Margy lui dit qursquoil srsquoen oc-

cupait

Le preacutesident de lrsquoIPA Belgique teacuteleacutephona agrave un autre membre Bjorn de Deckere qui se rendit agrave la station de Bruges

reacutecupeacutera les sacs et demanda au conducteur du train suivant se rendant agrave Bruxelles de les prendre avec lui et que

Marc-Margy attendait

En route vers Bruxelles Peter reccedilut lrsquoappel du preacutesident de lrsquoIPA Belgique qui confirmait avoir les sacs Agrave sa grande

surprise le samedi Marc-Margy pris le train a fin de les lui remettre en personne

Peter et lui se rencontregraverent agrave la Gare du Nord agrave Paris Et comme le train du retour en Belgique ne devait repartir que deux heures plus tard ils prirent le chemin de lrsquoappartement des Stewart ougrave Marc-Margy fit la connaissance de

lrsquoeacutepouse de Peter et de ses deux fils Apregraves cette courte visite il prit le meacutetro en direction de la gare puis le train et

retourna chez lui

En plus drsquoavoir rendus les garccedilons heureux drsquoavoir reacutecupeacutereacute leurs souvenirs lrsquohistoire de cette aventure est devenue

un sujet de conversation de choix Lorsque nous racontons que les colis eacutetaient resteacutes sur le quai agrave Bruges les gens

eacutetaient peineacutes pour les enfants Mais crsquoest la faccedilon dont les articles ont eacuteteacute reacutecupeacutereacutes qui surprend le plus Tregraves peu de

personnes ont accegraves agrave une organisation comme lrsquoIPA Elle ne serait pas aussi extraordinaire sans ses membres et les

efforts qursquoils deacuteploient Tout ce que je souhaite est de pouvoir rendre la pareille agrave un membre IPA dans le futur

Je precircche probablement dans le deacutesert mais cet incident deacutemontre bien le genre drsquoorganisation et de ressource qursquoest

lrsquoIPA Peter est un nouvel adheacuterent et cet incident est un exemple eacuteloquent qui devrait faire en sorte que les membres

actuels encouragent leurs collegravegues policiers agrave joindre lrsquoIPA De telles aventures comme celle-lagrave se produisent de

temps agrave autres particuliegraverement lors de deacuteplacements agrave lrsquoeacutetranger et lorsqursquoon nrsquoest pas familier avec la langue et les

coutumes Crsquoest rassurant de savoir que lrsquoon peut appeler laquoun fregravereraquo lorsque neacutecessaire

Je sais qursquoil existe plusieurs organisations qui offrent du soutien professionnel agrave leurs membres mais je ne peux en

identifier une comme lrsquoIPA qui en regroupe unis grand nombre et qui possegravede autant de ressources que les policiers

actifs ou retraiteacutes Si un policier ne sait pas quoi faire dans certaines situations critiques je me demande qui le saura

Peter remercie tregraves sincegraverement Marc-Margy Durant Bjorn de Deckere et bien sucircr lrsquoIPA

Peter remercie

tregraves

sincegraverement

Marc-Margy

Durant Bjorn

de Deckere et

bien sucircr lrsquoIPA

During this period the road now known as Yesler Way was nicknamed Skid Road after the timber skidding down the hill to Henry

Yeslers sawmill This is considered a possible origin for the term which later entered the wider American vocabulary as Skid Row Like

much of the American West Seattle saw numerous conflicts between labor and management as well as ethnic tensions that culminated

in the anti-Chinese riots of 1885ndash1886[ This violence was caused by unemployed whites who determined to drive the Chinese from

Seattle (anti-Chinese riots also occurred in Tacoma) Martial law was declared and federal troops were brought in to put down the dis-

order Nevertheless the economic success in the Seattle area was so great that when the Great Seattle fire of 1889 destroyed the cen-

tral business district a far grander city center rapidly emerged in its place Finance company Washington Mutual for example was

founded in the immediate wake of the fire However the Panic of 1893 hit Seattle hard

This boom was followed by the construction of a park system designed by the Olmsted brothers landscape architecture firm

The second and most dramatic boom and bust resulted from the Klondike Gold Rush which ended the depression that had begun with

the Panic of 1893 in a short time Seattle became a major transportation center On July 14 1897 the SS Portland docked with its famed

ton of gold and Seattle became the main transport and supply point for the miners in Alaska and the Yukon Those working men only

found lasting wealth in a few cases however it was Seattles business of clothing the miners and feeding them salmon that panned out in

the long run Along with Seattle other cities like Everett Tacoma Port Townsend Bremerton and Olympia all within Puget Sound be-

came competitors for exchange rather than mother-lodes for extraction of precious metals The boom lasted well into the early part of

the 20th century and funded many new Seattle companies and products In 1907 19-year-old James E Casey borrowed $100 from a

friend and founded the American Messenger Company (later UPS) Other Seattle companies founded during this period include Nord-

strom and Eddie Bauer[ The Gold Rush era culminated in the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition of 1909 which is largely responsible for

the layout of todays University of Washington campus

P A G E 9

Peterrsquos most

profound

appreciation

goes out to

Marc-Margy

Durant and

Bjorn de

Deckere and

of course the

IPA

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Peter Stewart - Canadian Member Travelling in Europe - 2010

Peter and his family were travelling to Paris after spending a week in Bruges Belgium The train that they were scheduled to

take broke down so they had to switch to another train going to Paris In their confusion figuring out what was going on

and in a hurry to catch the new train on a different platform they inadvertently left two blue plastic shopping bags contain-

ing their sonrsquos souvenirs on the platform

The Stewartrsquos were half way to Brussels when they realize what had happened Peter spoke with the conductor who in

turned called Bruges and learned that the bags were found and placed in the stationrsquos Lost and Found Department He tele-

phoned Marc-Margy (Durant) (President of IPA Belgium) and explained what happened and Marc-Margy advised Peter to

leave it with him

The President of IPA Belgium called another IPA member Bjorn de Deckere who drove to the Bruges Station retrieved the bags and requested the conductor on the next train to Brussels to take bags where Marc-Margy would be waiting On their

way from Brussels to Paris Peter received a call from the IPA Belgium President stating that he had the bags To his aston-

ishment and surprise Marc-Margy boarded an afternoon train on Saturday to deliver the two bags in person

Peter met him at the Gare du Nord station in Paris Since the return train to Belgium would not be leaving for a couple of

hours they retired to the Stewartrsquos apartment in the city where Marc-Margy met Peterrsquos wife and their sons After their

brief visit Marc-Margy returned by metro the station and returned home

Besides making the boys happy by getting their souvenirs back but the way we got them back has turned into the best story

that anyone has heard of When he first told them that we had left the parcels on the platform in Bruges they immediately

felt sorry for the boysrsquo misfortune When I tell them how we got them back they were astounded Very few people have

access to such an organization as the IPA The IPA would not be as good an organization if it were not for the efforts that

members like you put into it I can only hope that I can be as accommodating to an IPA member in the future

This is probably like preaching to the choir but this incident demonstrates the kind of organization that the IPA is and what

a fabulous resource it can be Peter is a new member but this situation is a great example of why current members should

encourage fellow police officers to join the IPA Situation like this can and do arise from time to time especially when you

are out of the country and donrsquot know the language and ways of doing things It gives great peace of mind to be able to call

―brother to help out when needed

I know there are lots of organizations that extend professional courtesies to their members but I canrsquot think of many that

have members as resourceful as this one made of current and retired police officers If ―cops canrsquot figure out what to do

in most situations then not too many others will

Peterrsquos most profound appreciation goes out to Marc-Margy Durant and Bjorn de Deckere and of course the IPA

Fingerprinted in the Tundrahellip

by Georg Gruber IPA member from Austria

Wild and adventurous Alaska will always impress visitors from all over the world

even nowadays To visit Alaska is fantastic and unique the dimension of this

state brings the civilisation with all its technical achievements (which you also

encounter in Alaska) into a complete different aspect

Early July 2010 a group of IPA members and spouses started their voyage from

Tyrol from the Innsbruck and Salzburg airport and colleagues from the eastern

part of Austria departing from the Vienna airport to Frankfurt Here we boarded

the next flight via Greenland to Whitehorse Yukon ( a time difference of 9

hours) where we were welcomed in our hotel by IPA representative for the

Yukon Al Fedoriak Al welcomed us to Whitehorse and IPA Canada - Region 5

and we exchanged some gifts

From there we boarded our bus and traveled the Alaska Highway to Haynes Junc-

tion in the Kuane National Park Some of the group took a sightseeing tour with a

bush plane over the glaciers around Mount Logan (the highest mountain in Can-

ada)

Our tour continued over the Glenn Highway enjoying the countless rivers lakes

and glaciers at the impressive Wrangell ndash St Elias National Park and via the

Richardson Highway we turned south in the direction of the Pacific Coast

Al Fedoriak (Region 5) and

Georg Gruber (right) exchange gifts

In Whitehorse (YUKON)

helliphellipwhere we

were

welcomed by

IPA

representative

Al Fedoriak

The story of the missing ldquoBlue Bagsrdquo in Belgium

P A G E 1 0

Here we

were

welcomed

by a

breathtaking

landscape

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Valdez has also the nickname of ―Little Switzerland because of its alpine surroundings However itrsquos generally known as the

spot where the Trans oil Alaska Pipe Line ends and where the big oil tankers are loaded From here we continued out trip

to Prince William Sound

We passed the calving glaciers of which the Columbia Icefield was one of the most spectacular of all and followed our

route close to the Pacific Coast Alaskarsquos largest city Anchorage gave us a chance to get acquainted and do some sightseeing

in our free time This city lies at the same degree of latitude as Stockholm and St Petersburg Here were many interesting

spots to discover Lake Hood with Lake Spenard the largest airfield for hydroplanes We also visited the Matanuska Valley

as well as the main town of Palmer

Via the George Parks Highway we traveled north towards Denali Nat Park Here we were welcomed by a breathtaking

landscape of a constantly changing panorama glaciers in the distance and beaver dams in the nearby rivers It was without

question the scenic climax of our tour In the early hours we started our Denali Wildlife Tour with a shuttle bus driving

into one of North Americarsquos most worth seeing landscapes Again on the George Parks Highway we made a stop in Ne-

nana where we visited the Alaska Railway Museum after which we reached Fairbanks in the afternoon We continued our

travels via the Top of the World Highway and crossed the border between Canada and the USA at the most northern

border crossing Little Cold Creek After the border formalities and the necessary fingerprinting we continued enjoying the

indescribable view Mountains rivers valleys and forest as far the eye could reach In the afternoon we crossed the Yukon

river by ferry and reached Dawson City Here we visited the Bonanza Creek the Jack London Cabin the Midnight Dome

and the Golddiggers Museum A visit to the Diamond Tooth Gertie and the Casino with Can-Can girls was on the evening

program Via the Klondike Highway the tour returned to Whitehorse Our return flight to Frankfurt continuing to Inns-

bruck Salzburg and Vienna was as always perfectly organized All travel participants look already forward to the 2011 Japan

trip

Interested in traveling and visit IPA - members worldwide

Go to wwwipa-iacorghouseshelliphellip

IPA now has over 60 properties word wide where members can stay in reasonable priced accommodations

The IPA Houses are currently available in 21 countries worldwide

The idea behind IPA houses originated in Germany and followed on from the founding of IBZ Castle Gimborn in 1969

Today there are IPA Houses across the globe from Australia to South Africa Israel to the United Kingdom - the con-

cept is still developing with more Houses being opened each year like the new IPA house in Malaga Spain and

Clonard Village in Ireland

Several IPA members have accommodation available in their home or rental at very reasonable cost

When visiting our national website at wwwipaca you find more useful information at

Traveler Advice Articles like tips for IPA members when traveling tips plan ahead home hosting etc

Furthermore you always can contact our National Travel Secretary Harry SUMMERTON at travelipaca

as well as the IPA Canada Assistant National Travel Secretary Guy BABIN at guybabinsympaticoca

More information about IPA Friendship weeks Anniversaries Tours or special events you will find on the last two pages

of this edition

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

P A G E 1 1

Come Join IPA Canada in celebrating itrsquos 50th Anniversary

June 4mdashJune 13 2011

IPA Canada is proud to offer you the opportunity to visit all that Ontario has to offer

We are inviting you to a 10-day tour which includes visits to London (home of our founder) experience dinner

overlooking the natural beauty of Niagara Falls and see the sites of Toronto (the capital city of Ontario)

All these sights and more along with the warm hospitality of Canada awaits you

The tour begins on Saturday June 4 2011 following the IPA Canada AGM in London ON and concludes on

Tuesday June 14 2011 in Toronto ON

The cost for this all inclusive tour is only

$1900 CAD per person based on double occupancy or $2400 CAD per person single occupancy

The tour is only open to the first 54 people who register

We hope to see you there

For further information and registration forms contact

Larry Sheppard

179 Great Oak Trail

Binbrook Ontario L0R 1C0

Ph 1 (289) 286 0141

Email cop300mountaincablenet

Day 1 Saturday June 4

Our guests will be greeted at the airport and transported to the Hilton Hotel in London ON where registration will continue

throughout the day In the evening we attend dinner and closing reception of the IPA Canada Annual General Meeting and

the start of the IPA Canada 50th Anniversary Celebrations It is an opportunity to mix with the IPA Canada delegates and

fellow tour guests

Day 2 Sunday June 5

Morning free early afternoon a tour of the London Police Station Dinner will be a barbeque at the London Police Associa-

tion Evening free

Day 3 Monday June 6

We board a bus for a drive and tour of the Ontario Police College where lunch will be served Drive and shop at St Jacobs

and Elmira (Mennonite Country) Dinner will be served at the Waterloo Police Association Hall

Day 4 Tuesday June 7

We depart at 1000 am aboard a double decker bus for a tour of London Tour of the Labattrsquos Brewery with lunch included

Dinner served at a local establishment

Day 5 Wednesday June 8

We board the bus and head for Niagara Falls En route we stop at Hernder Estates Wineries for lunch and a wine tour

At 200 PM we arrive at the Oakes hotel overlooking Niagara Falls Diner is served at the Skylon Tower overlooking the

Niagara Falls The evening is free to do as you please

Day 6 Thursday June 9

At 930 AM we board a double decker bus for Niagara-onndashthe-Lake for some walking and shopping At noon you will return back to the hotel The rest of the day is free You will be given lunch money and a coupon book (This coupon book includes

free transportation around Niagara Falls and free or discounted entrance to many of the attractions that Niagara Falls has to

offer) At 530 PM we must be back at the hotel to board the bus to go for dinner at Bettyrsquos restaurant

Day 7 Friday June 10

This will be a free day to explore more of Niagara Falls using your coupon book or just relax We have to be back at the hotel

and on the bus at 530 PM to go to the famous ―Oh Canada Eh show We should return to the hotel by 10 PM

Day 8 Saturday June 11

Today we board the bus and head for Toronto At 11 AM we visit the Halton Railway exhibit and have a barbeque lunch We

arrive at the Novotel Hotel in downtown Toronto at approx 230 PM Dinner will be on your own with numerous restau-

rants in the area (You will be given dinner money)

Day 9 Sunday June 12

We leave the hotel to board the bus to Midland and take a boat cruise with lunch included Visit an authentic 17th Century

Jesuit Missionary settlement and martyr shrine Return to Toronto for dinner and evening on your own

Day 10 Monday June 13

See some of the sights of Toronto (CN Tower Hockey Hall of Fame Royal Ontario Museum etc)

Closing Gala Dinner at the hotel

Day 11 Tuesday June 14

Departures we hope you have enjoyed your visit to Canada and will come back very soon We have vouchers available to

you you can use for transport from the hotel to the Toronto International Airport If anyone wishes to extend their stay the

hotel has rooms available (These rooms must be booked at time of registration)

IPA CANADA 50th ANNIVERSARY Tour ITINARARY

P A G E 1 2

More China adventures by Brian N COX V O L 2 0 1 0 4

In Beijing and Shanghai you will see foreigners every-

where but here in Chongqing I would estimate that 95

of the time I leave our condo I never see another for-

eigner (Naturally I have got used to people staring at

me) Although there are many more Americans Brits

and probably Aussies than Canadians here coinciden-

tally the last four of the last five foreigners I ran into

here in Chongqing were Canadians Three were expats

living here and one was visiting his daughter who worked

in China I was sitting on a bench in a shopping area

while Gong Pei bargained in a nearby store when the

man visiting his daughter sat beside me It turned out he

was from Regina and two RCMP members were his best

friends Bill Logan and Tom Light I not only knew both

of them Tom Light was my boss when I was on Winni-

peg Drug Squad Talk about a small world Unfortu-

nately Bill Logan has passed away and Tom Light had a

serious stroke and has been confined to a wheelchair for

the past two years I was very surprised about Tom as

he always seemed to be a fit and healthy individual and never looked overweight when I knew him Apparently

the stroke occurred while he was out hunting with the

visitor from Regina that I was talking to I am only pro-

viding this detail because I know a lot of people reading

China Adventures are ex-RCMP and new both Logan

and Light

Apparently the biggest group of buyers of high-end

houses in London England are mainland Chinese Unlike

the wealthy groups that preceded them the Russians and

Saudis the Chinese are not buying the houses to live in

but as an investment they prefer to remain living in

China According to the New York Times London real

estate companies are desperate to hire Mandarin speak-

ing employees

I saw some beautiful SpringFall jackets on sale here for

$15 about $100 cheaper than they would cost in Can-

ada but unfortunately I am too big and fat to buy

clothes in Chongqing Due to the large number of for-

eigners living in Beijing and Shanghai (about 140000 in

each of these cities I have been told) large size clothes

should be no problem to find Here they are very rare

One of the many things I will miss about China is the

service I didnrsquot realize how poor service was in Canada

until I had something to compare it to A restaurant that

would have five waiterswaitresses in Canada would have

fifteen to twenty here Instead of the four or five em-

ployees on each floor of a Canadian department store

all disguised in street clothes so you donrsquot know they

work there in Chongqing there would be at least one-

hundred employees on every floor all wearing uniforms

If you need something from a nearby store or restaurant

you just phone them and they will deliver it to your door

at no charge God Irsquom going to miss this

The other day when we were downtown there was a

small anti-Japanese rally protesting the seizure of a Chi-

nese fishing boat and the imprisonment of its captain by the Japanese near a group of islands claimed by both

countries

The government in Beijing is on television every day protesting

this action by the Japanese and promising ―dire consequences

if the captain is not released Today there was a big rally in

Jeifangbei with flags waving and choirs singing a song bout re-

leasing the captain Gong Pei says many people are calling for

war upon Japan Anti-Japanese feelings are very strong here in

China as the atrocities committed by the Japanese during

WW2 are still front and centre in their minds Ironically

young Japanese know nothing about this because Japanese war

crimes have been removed from Japanese history books I

realize that the USA is an ally of Japan but I think that China

has no fear of the American military whatsoever I canrsquot be

sure but I suspect both governments will keep things in per-

spective China and Japan are important trading partners now

in fact China is Japanrsquos second biggest trading partner

Chinarsquos transition from an agricultural society to an urban

society is progressing at an astounding pace An article in the

Globe amp Mail recently said that China now has sixty cities with

populations over one million but by 2025 there will be 220 cities with populations exceeding one million Currently

Chinarsquos urban population is 633 million but by 2030 the urban

population will be one billion When this happens who is

going to be growing the food for 13 billion plus people To

be classified as a medium-size city in China the population

must exceed seven million By this standard there would be

very few medium size cities in the US and Canada

Brian Cox

Chongqing China

briancoxvip163com

Brian Cox

Ret Cpl

RCMP

and a member

of Region 14

returned to

Canada

We look for-

ward (if possi-

ble) to hear

more about his

China Adven-

tureshellip

Time to meet Brian and Gong Pei

Liberation Square in Chongqing China

P A G E 1 3

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Thousands of peace and police officers from across Canada participated on Sunday September 26 2010 in Ottawa in the

annual ceremonies remembering those who have died in the line of duty

Thousands of police and peace officers from across Canada gathered on Parliament Hill to honour seven fellow peace offi-

cers slain in the line of duty over the past year

The dayrsquos ceremony began at 9 am in a light drizzle as officers read aloud the names of each of the 771 police and peace

officers who have died on-duty over the years Six to eight officers a year have died in Canada over the last 23 years

The ceremony culminated in a march to Parliament Hill where they were greeted by dignitaries and the general public

In 1998 the federal government proclaimed the last Sunday in September as Police and Peace Officersrsquo National Memorial

Day

The names that will be added to the glass monuments of the Canadian Police Memorial Pavilion located behind Parliament

Hill include

RCMP Constable Chelsey Robinson died June 21 2010

OPP Constable Vu Pham died March 8 2010

Peel Regional Police Constable A James Ochakovsky died March 2 2010

RCMP Chief Superintendent Douglas E Coate died - January 16 2010

RCMP Sergeant Mark Gallagher died Jan 12 2010

Ottawa Police Constable I Eric Czapnik ndash Dec 29 2009

Leacutevis Police Service Constable Meacutelanie Roy died Sept 7 2009

Peace and police officers honoured in annual tribute in Ottawa

On Sunday September 13 2010 four fallen RCMP officers were added to the Cenotaph Honour Roll and Memorial Wall

during the RCMP National Memorial Service held at Depot Division in Regina

The four fallen officers were added to the 222 brave men and women who have served Canada as Royal Canadian Mounted

Police since 1876 Commissioner William JS Elliot said during the event It is my hope that the family and friends of our

fallen comrades will find some solace in the knowledge that their loved ones sacrifices will always be remembered by their

extended RCMP family

We are mindful of the tragic death of Constable Michael Potvin who lost his life while on duty in Mayo Yukon on July 13

2010 Mike and his family remain in our thoughts and prayers Constable Potvinrsquos service and sacrifice will be officially recog-

nized at our 2011 National Memorial Service

Constable Norman Harry Atkins died on July 8 1995 when he was involved in a police car collision near Finnegans Hill New

Brunswick Constable Chelsey Alice Robinson died on June 21 2010 as the result of a two vehicle collision while on patrol in

Stony Plain Alberta Sergeant Mark Charles Gallagher and Chief Superintendent Douglas Edward Coates died as a result of a

massive earthquake in January 2010 while serving on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti

The Memorial Service was attended by those close to the fallen members and Canadian leaders veterans cadets and RCMP

from across Canada The Depot has been the location of the annual Memorial Service since the mid-1930s

RCMP honour fallen members at National Memorial Service

at Depot Division in Regina

P A G E 1 4

Shoulder flash

Sri Lanka Police

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

There were 3500

- 4000 wild

elephants on the

islandhelliphellip

IPA - SRI LANKA

FRIENDSHIP WEEK

15-25 AUGUST 2010 George and Mary Frid long time IPA members with two Mount

Hope friends started our adventure August 5th flying ETIHAD

Airways from Pearson for a fourteen hour flight to Abu Dhabi in

the United Arab Emirates

Arrived at 800 pm the following day driven to the recently opened

five star Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Hotel Spent three days touring a

visit to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque sixth largest in the world

opened during Ramadan in 2007 The Mosque was built at a cost

of 2 billion USD and is still being added to Can accommodate

41000 worshippers at one time contains the worlds largest chan-

delier at 9 tonnes and carpet woven in Iran over two years at a cost

of 2 million USD Mary was obliged to wear a provided freshly

laundered abaya and the men a dishdada (long cotton garment) no

shoes Went on a desert sand dune bashing harrowing ride in jeep

type vehicles ending at a camel farm and oasis for dinner and belly

dancing entertainment

On the 9th driven to Dubai where we stayed at the Fairmont in the centre of the City Took bus tours shopped in the

souks sailed on an Arab dhow and the final of the fourth day had to forego a pass to the worlds tallest building for an

invitation to have drinks in the lounge of Burj Al Arab reputed to be the only seven star hotel in the world Entry is by

pre registration no sight seers The drink menu included a vintage cognac sprinkled with gold dust at $2000 Cdn per

drink so we opted for Beefeater gin amp tonic at $300 Cdn for four drinks

On the 13th flew from Abu Dhabi for a four hour flight to Colombo Sri Lanka where we were met by IPA reps driven

to the Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel registered and received a gift package of two different monogrammed golf shirts can-

vas shoulder bag and boxes of tea for each person Eighty-one registrants from Australia Canada Great Britain Swit-

zerland Germany Luxembourg Hungary Italy Hong Kong Portugal and Slovakia

During the eleven day trip stayed at eight high end hotels served three meals daily several cocktail receptions and after-

noon teas There were two exceptional dinners of note The first was in Colombo at the Senior Police Officers Mess a large villa type complex heavily guarded by police personnel because of the recent Tamil conflict The national police

band was in attendance male dancers in traditional island dress female dancers in beautiful coloured attire all serving

police officers of which there are 80000 on the island of 19 million predominantly Hindus and Buddhists with about 13

Tamils originally brought from India to work the tea plantations

The second held on the 22nd at the Hotel Cinnamon Grand where the honoured guest was the Inspector General of

Police (chief or commissioner) A representative from each country was selected to sit at the head table and were pre-

sented with a jewel type box containing a beautiful anodized brass and chrome finished oblong plaque embossed in col-

ours with the Sri Lanka and police flags crests and suitable inscriptions obviously manufactured at considerable expense

During the cross island tour traveled in two new highway cruiser buses plus two mini buses for luggage and supplies

Escorted the entire trip by a police superintendent and a cruiser vehicle with three police officers Approaching every

town met by police vehicles including motorcycle with two officers on a solo machine The escorts were necessary to

get through towns crammed with trucks busses and motorized rickshaws by the hundreds and protection from mili-

tant Tamils not entirely subdued In the cities and towns near former Tamil enclaves there is a military presence with

sand bagged bunkers at all key points and several check points on roadways

The tour included visit to an elephant sanctuary two game preserves with elephants water buffalo leopards mongoose

etc Hindu and Buddhist temples and a three hour long Hindu parade pageant of drum bands all in traditional dress and

65 adorned elephants There were many other sites too numerous to mention

Of interest there are 3500-4000 wild elephants on the island and on average 100 persons are killed by the beasts annu-

ally And 100 species of snakes of which four are venomous on average 600 persons die annually from snake bite

In summary the Sri Lanka IPA Police and Justice Ministry are to be commended for their effort in providing what was to

us a most outstanding friendship gathering I questioned one host how the IPA could provide so much in the way of

hotels meals numerous gifts etc at such an economical price and was informed it was highly subsidized by banks and

business firms

August 15 2010

Welcome Dinner in the Senior Police Officers

Mess in Colombo Sri Lanka

Dancers and members of the band are all serving

police officers

P A G E 1 5

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

The final day ended after noon lunch and we were destined for a two hour drive to Colombo where we would shop and

lounge around a hotel lobby until a late evening ride to the airport for a 430 am flight The superintendent with our tour

and his wife a retired nurse learning of our plight invited our four to their home for dinner which we accepted met their

family and enjoyed immensely their hospitality Later the superintendent donned his uniform and we were driven to the

airport in a mini bus and he cleared the way through police check points and detailed an inspector at the airport to steer us

through the throngs of people

The Sri Lanka IPA gathering was far beyond our expectations and the standard set will be difficult for others to follow A

most memorable adventure

August 22 2010 - Hotel

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Dinner hosted by

IPA Dr Mahinda Balasuriya

Inspector General for the

80000 member Sri Lanka

Police presenting a beautiful

engraved metal plaque to

Georg Frid representing

IPA Canada

Nouvelles de la reacutegion 15 News from Region 15

LE CLUB ROTARY ET LrsquoIPA

MONTEacuteREacuteGIE FONT DES

HEUREUX Crsquoest agrave la demande du membre ami Robert Bou-

langer Gouverneur du Club Rotary

International district 7790 que bureau de direc-

tion a formuleacute une recommendation agrave lrsquoeffet que

soit remis un don de cet organisme au Service

des incendies de Cowansville pour lrsquoachat drsquoun

deacutefibrillateur cardiaque

Le 20 juin dernier Roger Lecours chef des opeacuterations du

SSIC a reccedilu le chegraveque de 3000 $ des mains de Robert Bou-

langer et de Reba Lovrien preacutesidente du Fellowship

Veacutehicules reacutecreacuteatifs du Club Rotary (Newport Oregon) en

preacutesence de Christian Parent vice-preacutesident et Denis

Bourcier secreacutetaire de lrsquoIPA Monteacutereacutegie

Et le 4 octobre avait lieu une journeacutee portes ouvertes du

Service drsquoincendie de Cowansville ougrave fut preacutesenteacute au grand

public le deacutefibrillateur installeacute dans lrsquouniteacute drsquourgence Plu-sieurs membres du bureau de direction assistegraverent agrave lrsquoeacuteveacutene-

ment

Ce don est ducirc agrave lrsquoinitiative de Denis Bourcier secreacutetaire de

lrsquoIPA Monteacutereacutegie et ex-conseiller municipal et reacutesident de

Cowansville

THE ROTARY CLUB AND IPA RE-

GION 15 GOODWILL PARTNERS

At the request of Robert Boulanger Rotary Club

International Governor District 7790 and Friend

of R15 its executives recommended that an avail-

able donation from the Rotary be granted to the

Cowansville Fire department to equip their emer-

gency unit with a cardiac defibrillator

On June 20 Roger Lecours Chief operating officer

at the SSIC received the $3000 cheque from Robert Bou-

langer and Reba Lovrien President Fellowship Recreation

Vehicles Rotary International (Newport Oregon) whilst

attending the Rotaryrsquos international convention held in

Montreal Vice President Christian Parent and Secretary

Denis Bourcier attended the event

On October 4 the Cowansville Fire Department held an

open house event and introduced the defibrillator to the

general public Many members of IPA Region 15 Executive

bureau were in attendance

This donation was made possible thanks to Denis Bourcier

R15 Secretary and former Cowansville City councillor

IPA

Monteacutereacutegie

P A G E 1 6

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

REGION 15 GOLF TOURNEMENT

On September 13th some 28 golfers were ready for the

outing in spite of a cloudy sky and enjoyed great golfing

at Candiac Golf Club Later on 24 guests joined them

and were treated to a delicious BBQ Raymond Malboeuf succeeded in putting his golf ball closest

to the hole and was awarded the SGB trophy

All attendees went home with a souvenir thanks to generous

sponsors

Congratulations to the organizer of the event Jean-Louis

Cabana

LA JOURNEacuteE DE GOLF Le 13 septembre quelque 28 golfeurs ont braveacute la tempera-

ture incertaine et 24 inviteacutes se sont joints agrave eux pour

deacuteguster un succulent BBQ en soireacutee Ray-

mond Malboeuf srsquoest meacuteriteacute un tropheacutee SGB pour la balle la

plus pregraves du trou

Tous sont partis avec un souvenir offert par de geacuteneacutereux

commanditaires

Bravo agrave lrsquoorganisateur Jean-Louis Cabana

DERNIEgraveRE HEURE - jeudi dernier le souper du preacutesident

Nadeau fut un eacutenorme succegraves 45 personnes se sont bien

amuseacutees et le confeacuterencier ex-GRC Yvon Thibault fut passion-

nant avec son reacutecit du Chacircteau de Bauharnois et la petite histoire

du Queacutebec Un livre agrave se procurer sans faute et un eacuteveacutenement agrave

renouveler

Noubliez pas notre rencontre mensuel 5 7 ce jeudi 28 oc-

tobre chez CARMINE Place Portobello agrave Brossard Possibiliteacute

dobtenir votre timbre 2011 sur place

ASSEMBLEacuteE ANNUELLE le 25 novembre chez Barbies preacutedeacute-

ceacutee dun 5 7 Noubliez pas dapporter votre passeport Pos-

sibiliteacute dacqueacuterir votre timbre 2011 sur place SVP confirmer

votre preacutesence aupregraves du secreacutetaire Denis

Bourcier jdbovideotronca

PARTY DE NOEumlL le vendredi 3 deacutecembre 18h chez Oeuf

Xceptionnel au 130 St-Pierre agrave Saint-Constant (Reacuteservations

requises aupregraves de Christian Parent

parentchristiansympaticoca

VISITE DU PREacuteSIDENT NATIONAL LARRY SHEPPARD Sou-

per en sa compagnie et son eacutepouse le 11 deacutecembre agrave 18h agrave la

Casa Grecque 8245 boul Taschereau Vous ecirctes cordialement

inviteacutes agrave vous joindre agrave nous SVP confirmer votre preacutesence

aupregraves de Denis Nadeau denisnadohotmailcom

The First PRESIDENTS DINNER on Thursday Oct 21 2010

was a huge success with 45 members and friends attending

the event Former RCMP officer and author Yvon Thibault

unravelled the story that led him to writing Le Chacircteau de

Bauharnois a love story between a Frenchman and an English-

woman set in the 1837-38 Rebellion in Quebec A must read

book

HAPPY HOUR October 29 at CARMINE Place Portobello agrave

Brossard Your 2011 stamps will be available

AGM November 25 at Barbies preceded by a Happy Hour

Dont forget your passport Elections will take place and your

2011 stamps will be available Please confirm your attend-

ing with Secretary Denis Bourcier jdbovideotronca

CHRISTMAS PARTY Friday December 3rd at 600 PM at the

popular venue Oeuf Xceptionnel 130 St-Pierre St in St Con-

stant Entertainment and dancing with Bob Roberges music

Region 8 President (Reservation mandatory Please con-

tact Christian Parent parentchristiansympaticoca)

NATIONAL PRESIDENT LARRY SHEPPARDS VISIT Come

and join us for dinner with Larry and wife on December 11th

at 600 PM at Casa Grecque 8245 Taschereau Boulevard in

Brossard Please confirm your attending with Denis Nadeau

denisnadohotmailcom

P A G E 1 7 V O L 2 0 1 0 4

International Police Association

International Photography Competition 2011

Hosted by the Israel Section on behalf of the

International Cultural Commission of the International Police Association

GENERAL CATEGORY FOR AWARDS

Open Category a) Any photographic subject or topic

Subject Category b) Police at work

A prize of CHF400 will be awarded to the overall winner CHF300 will be given to the winner of each Category with sec-

ond and third placing awards

SELECTORS Teaching staff of the Hadassah College of Photography in Jerusalem

CALENDAR Last Date for Entries 02 June 2011

Selection 12 June 2011

Notification Sent by 16 July 2011

First Showing 37th IEC Conference in Romania A total of 50 images will be selected and will be

sent to Romania for mounting and hanging for an International Exhibition The pho-

tographs will be offered to other sections for holding a similar exhibition Each sec-

tion will have a DVD with the best 50 images

R U L E S

1) The competition is open to all members of the International Police Association

2) There will be no limit on the number of images per person

3) Prizes will be awarded as stated and presented at the 37th IEC meeting in Romania

4) Photographs are to be Forwarded on computer disc with a non-compressed file size of at least 2 megapixels that

will allow for a 20x30 cm (8x12 inches) print to be printed from the disc Included will be the name and address of the au-

thor title of the photograph and a brief description of the image

The discs will not be returned to senders

5) Entries are to be posted to

Dr Eran Israel

IPA ISRAEL

Sherit Israel st 37

Tel Aviv 68165

ISRAEL

Notification that the entry has been posted is to be e-mailed to Eran Israel Ieran012netil

6) Copyright

The right to reproduce photographic images for International Police Association purposes is assumed

The selectorsrsquo decision is final and no correspondence will entered into by the International Police Association

Whilst the International Police Association will exercise care in the handling of entries it regrets that it can accept no re-

sponsibility for loss or damage however caused

Submission of entries implies acceptance of these Rules

P A G E 1 8

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

IPA Canada

IYG

Infohellip

From 19 - 22 May Mai 2011

Please visit wwwipalu for all information and registrationBulletin drsquo in-

scription (before December 31 2010 avant 31Decembre 2010

International

IPA Luxembourg 50th Anniversary 50e Anniversaire

IPA LUXEMBOURG

84 Rue Adolphe Fisher

L - 1521 Luxembourg

The 2011 IYG will be hosted by IPA Ireland from July 24 - August 7 2011

16mdash17 years old and children grandchildren of an IPA member can apply

More info on wwwipairelandie and read additional info below regarding

IPA Canada selection process

International Police Association

Canadian Section

September 19 2010

Fellow Members

In 2011 the IPA International Youth Gathering will be held in Ireland A detailed explanation of the process to choose the

representatives from IPA Canada can be found in Appendix ―M of the IPA Canada Constitution It is summarized as fol-

lows

Please fill out the ―Application Form and send a copy of it along with a 500 word essay outlining why the applicant feels at-

tendance at the IYG would be beneficial to himher

(This essay will be written by the applicant) All of these documents are to be submitted along with a covering letter with

proof of the IPA membership of the applicantrsquos parent or grandparent and details of the parentrsquos or grandparentrsquos IPA in-

volvement

These documents will be sent to the Secretary General of IPA Canada

(10 Goodwood Road Brampton ON L6S 1C5) no later than midnight of December 31 2010

If more than two applicants are received then all application forms will be copied and forwarded to the selection committee

which will be comprised of the three National Vice Presidents

Selection criteria will include

(a) Age of the applicant

(b) Content and style of the essay submitted

(c) Length of the IPA service and dedication of the applicants parent or grandparent

(d) Applicants who have applied in the past and not been chosen or those who have not attended an IYG previously

Each successful applicant will receive a $10000 grant from IPA Canada and IPA Canada reserves the right to refuse applica-

tions if the selection committee feels the applicant is not a suitable candidate to represent Canada

If you have any further questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me

In Friendship

Marv Southcott

Secretary General

IPA Canada

IPA Ireland

13 Iona Drive

Glasnevin Dublin 9

Ireland

IPA Ireland hosting the 2011 Intern Youth Gathering

IPA Canada Travel Information

P A G E 1 9

Friendship weeks and Anniversaries

IPA Austria Region Carinthia Nassfeld Skiweek 2011 January 29 - Febr 5

httpwwwipaatphp-localcmszeigphp

titel=ipaehtm

IPA USA Texas 3rd Texas Friendship Cruise February 27 - March 6 2011

httpwwwipatexascomregistratonhtm

IPA New Zealand Friendship Week April 5 - 14 2011 httpwwwipaorgnzeventsindexhtm

IPA Slovenia celebrates itrsquos 20th Anniversary 21 - 24 April 2011

IPA Luxembourg celebrates itrsquos 50th Anniversary May 19 - 22 2011 httpwwwipaluv2

IPA Canada AGM 2011 London ON June 2 - 4 2011

IPA Canada 50th Anniversary and Friendship Week Tour Ontario June 4mdash13 2011

email secretaryipaca more info in this issue

IPA Scotland Ayrshire Branch 25th Anniversary and Friendship Week August 6 - 13 2011

Contact Jim NISBET jimaripaskycom http

wwwipascotlandnet

IPA USA Region 12 Friendship Cruise Oct 1mdash8 2011 region12ipa-usaorg

IPA USA NEC NDC meeting in Region 25 Metro Phoenix Arizona October 15 - 18 2011

httpwwwipa-usaorgeventshtml

Updated and complete information regarding the following events will be obtained via

National Travel Secretary Harry SUMMERTON (travelipaca or harlorsympaticoca) and

National Travel Secretary Assistant Guy BABIN (guybabinsympaticoca)

or by contacting your regional Travel Officer

ldquoThe world is a

book and those

who do not

travel only read

one pagerdquo

International Executive Meetings and Friendship weeks

September 20 - 25 2011 IEC Conference - IPA Romania More info at wwwiparomaniaro

September 4ndash 9 2012 World Conference - IPA Israel Friendship week to follow September 9 - 15 2012

with visits to Jerusalem Tel Aviv Dead See and Sea of Galilee

More info at wwwipa-israelorg

IPA - International Youth Gathering 2011 Ireland

The theme of the 2011 event is Green Country Green environment

July 24th - August 7th 2011 wwwipairelandie

Future IYG venues

2012 - IPA Czech Republic - more info to follow

2013 - IPA Switzerland - more info to follow

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Please share your copy of the IPA Canada newslet-

ter with other friends and members of Law En-

forcement Agencies

Membership forms can be filled out through

the national website of IPA Canada at wwwipaca

Membership dues are only $3000 per year

Please forward any submissions for the next IPA Canada newsletter

before January 15 2011 in MS Word format to the editor

vpwestipaca

Till next and enjoy Servo Per Amikeco

Barry Bos

Page 9: International Police Association - The Pointsman NAT. Newsletter Fall Edition 2010.pdf · farrow68@sympatico.ca REGION SIXTEEN President: Frank YAKIMCHUK 1209 Terence Bay Road

During this period the road now known as Yesler Way was nicknamed Skid Road after the timber skidding down the hill to Henry

Yeslers sawmill This is considered a possible origin for the term which later entered the wider American vocabulary as Skid Row Like

much of the American West Seattle saw numerous conflicts between labor and management as well as ethnic tensions that culminated

in the anti-Chinese riots of 1885ndash1886[ This violence was caused by unemployed whites who determined to drive the Chinese from

Seattle (anti-Chinese riots also occurred in Tacoma) Martial law was declared and federal troops were brought in to put down the dis-

order Nevertheless the economic success in the Seattle area was so great that when the Great Seattle fire of 1889 destroyed the cen-

tral business district a far grander city center rapidly emerged in its place Finance company Washington Mutual for example was

founded in the immediate wake of the fire However the Panic of 1893 hit Seattle hard

This boom was followed by the construction of a park system designed by the Olmsted brothers landscape architecture firm

The second and most dramatic boom and bust resulted from the Klondike Gold Rush which ended the depression that had begun with

the Panic of 1893 in a short time Seattle became a major transportation center On July 14 1897 the SS Portland docked with its famed

ton of gold and Seattle became the main transport and supply point for the miners in Alaska and the Yukon Those working men only

found lasting wealth in a few cases however it was Seattles business of clothing the miners and feeding them salmon that panned out in

the long run Along with Seattle other cities like Everett Tacoma Port Townsend Bremerton and Olympia all within Puget Sound be-

came competitors for exchange rather than mother-lodes for extraction of precious metals The boom lasted well into the early part of

the 20th century and funded many new Seattle companies and products In 1907 19-year-old James E Casey borrowed $100 from a

friend and founded the American Messenger Company (later UPS) Other Seattle companies founded during this period include Nord-

strom and Eddie Bauer[ The Gold Rush era culminated in the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition of 1909 which is largely responsible for

the layout of todays University of Washington campus

P A G E 9

Peterrsquos most

profound

appreciation

goes out to

Marc-Margy

Durant and

Bjorn de

Deckere and

of course the

IPA

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Peter Stewart - Canadian Member Travelling in Europe - 2010

Peter and his family were travelling to Paris after spending a week in Bruges Belgium The train that they were scheduled to

take broke down so they had to switch to another train going to Paris In their confusion figuring out what was going on

and in a hurry to catch the new train on a different platform they inadvertently left two blue plastic shopping bags contain-

ing their sonrsquos souvenirs on the platform

The Stewartrsquos were half way to Brussels when they realize what had happened Peter spoke with the conductor who in

turned called Bruges and learned that the bags were found and placed in the stationrsquos Lost and Found Department He tele-

phoned Marc-Margy (Durant) (President of IPA Belgium) and explained what happened and Marc-Margy advised Peter to

leave it with him

The President of IPA Belgium called another IPA member Bjorn de Deckere who drove to the Bruges Station retrieved the bags and requested the conductor on the next train to Brussels to take bags where Marc-Margy would be waiting On their

way from Brussels to Paris Peter received a call from the IPA Belgium President stating that he had the bags To his aston-

ishment and surprise Marc-Margy boarded an afternoon train on Saturday to deliver the two bags in person

Peter met him at the Gare du Nord station in Paris Since the return train to Belgium would not be leaving for a couple of

hours they retired to the Stewartrsquos apartment in the city where Marc-Margy met Peterrsquos wife and their sons After their

brief visit Marc-Margy returned by metro the station and returned home

Besides making the boys happy by getting their souvenirs back but the way we got them back has turned into the best story

that anyone has heard of When he first told them that we had left the parcels on the platform in Bruges they immediately

felt sorry for the boysrsquo misfortune When I tell them how we got them back they were astounded Very few people have

access to such an organization as the IPA The IPA would not be as good an organization if it were not for the efforts that

members like you put into it I can only hope that I can be as accommodating to an IPA member in the future

This is probably like preaching to the choir but this incident demonstrates the kind of organization that the IPA is and what

a fabulous resource it can be Peter is a new member but this situation is a great example of why current members should

encourage fellow police officers to join the IPA Situation like this can and do arise from time to time especially when you

are out of the country and donrsquot know the language and ways of doing things It gives great peace of mind to be able to call

―brother to help out when needed

I know there are lots of organizations that extend professional courtesies to their members but I canrsquot think of many that

have members as resourceful as this one made of current and retired police officers If ―cops canrsquot figure out what to do

in most situations then not too many others will

Peterrsquos most profound appreciation goes out to Marc-Margy Durant and Bjorn de Deckere and of course the IPA

Fingerprinted in the Tundrahellip

by Georg Gruber IPA member from Austria

Wild and adventurous Alaska will always impress visitors from all over the world

even nowadays To visit Alaska is fantastic and unique the dimension of this

state brings the civilisation with all its technical achievements (which you also

encounter in Alaska) into a complete different aspect

Early July 2010 a group of IPA members and spouses started their voyage from

Tyrol from the Innsbruck and Salzburg airport and colleagues from the eastern

part of Austria departing from the Vienna airport to Frankfurt Here we boarded

the next flight via Greenland to Whitehorse Yukon ( a time difference of 9

hours) where we were welcomed in our hotel by IPA representative for the

Yukon Al Fedoriak Al welcomed us to Whitehorse and IPA Canada - Region 5

and we exchanged some gifts

From there we boarded our bus and traveled the Alaska Highway to Haynes Junc-

tion in the Kuane National Park Some of the group took a sightseeing tour with a

bush plane over the glaciers around Mount Logan (the highest mountain in Can-

ada)

Our tour continued over the Glenn Highway enjoying the countless rivers lakes

and glaciers at the impressive Wrangell ndash St Elias National Park and via the

Richardson Highway we turned south in the direction of the Pacific Coast

Al Fedoriak (Region 5) and

Georg Gruber (right) exchange gifts

In Whitehorse (YUKON)

helliphellipwhere we

were

welcomed by

IPA

representative

Al Fedoriak

The story of the missing ldquoBlue Bagsrdquo in Belgium

P A G E 1 0

Here we

were

welcomed

by a

breathtaking

landscape

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Valdez has also the nickname of ―Little Switzerland because of its alpine surroundings However itrsquos generally known as the

spot where the Trans oil Alaska Pipe Line ends and where the big oil tankers are loaded From here we continued out trip

to Prince William Sound

We passed the calving glaciers of which the Columbia Icefield was one of the most spectacular of all and followed our

route close to the Pacific Coast Alaskarsquos largest city Anchorage gave us a chance to get acquainted and do some sightseeing

in our free time This city lies at the same degree of latitude as Stockholm and St Petersburg Here were many interesting

spots to discover Lake Hood with Lake Spenard the largest airfield for hydroplanes We also visited the Matanuska Valley

as well as the main town of Palmer

Via the George Parks Highway we traveled north towards Denali Nat Park Here we were welcomed by a breathtaking

landscape of a constantly changing panorama glaciers in the distance and beaver dams in the nearby rivers It was without

question the scenic climax of our tour In the early hours we started our Denali Wildlife Tour with a shuttle bus driving

into one of North Americarsquos most worth seeing landscapes Again on the George Parks Highway we made a stop in Ne-

nana where we visited the Alaska Railway Museum after which we reached Fairbanks in the afternoon We continued our

travels via the Top of the World Highway and crossed the border between Canada and the USA at the most northern

border crossing Little Cold Creek After the border formalities and the necessary fingerprinting we continued enjoying the

indescribable view Mountains rivers valleys and forest as far the eye could reach In the afternoon we crossed the Yukon

river by ferry and reached Dawson City Here we visited the Bonanza Creek the Jack London Cabin the Midnight Dome

and the Golddiggers Museum A visit to the Diamond Tooth Gertie and the Casino with Can-Can girls was on the evening

program Via the Klondike Highway the tour returned to Whitehorse Our return flight to Frankfurt continuing to Inns-

bruck Salzburg and Vienna was as always perfectly organized All travel participants look already forward to the 2011 Japan

trip

Interested in traveling and visit IPA - members worldwide

Go to wwwipa-iacorghouseshelliphellip

IPA now has over 60 properties word wide where members can stay in reasonable priced accommodations

The IPA Houses are currently available in 21 countries worldwide

The idea behind IPA houses originated in Germany and followed on from the founding of IBZ Castle Gimborn in 1969

Today there are IPA Houses across the globe from Australia to South Africa Israel to the United Kingdom - the con-

cept is still developing with more Houses being opened each year like the new IPA house in Malaga Spain and

Clonard Village in Ireland

Several IPA members have accommodation available in their home or rental at very reasonable cost

When visiting our national website at wwwipaca you find more useful information at

Traveler Advice Articles like tips for IPA members when traveling tips plan ahead home hosting etc

Furthermore you always can contact our National Travel Secretary Harry SUMMERTON at travelipaca

as well as the IPA Canada Assistant National Travel Secretary Guy BABIN at guybabinsympaticoca

More information about IPA Friendship weeks Anniversaries Tours or special events you will find on the last two pages

of this edition

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

P A G E 1 1

Come Join IPA Canada in celebrating itrsquos 50th Anniversary

June 4mdashJune 13 2011

IPA Canada is proud to offer you the opportunity to visit all that Ontario has to offer

We are inviting you to a 10-day tour which includes visits to London (home of our founder) experience dinner

overlooking the natural beauty of Niagara Falls and see the sites of Toronto (the capital city of Ontario)

All these sights and more along with the warm hospitality of Canada awaits you

The tour begins on Saturday June 4 2011 following the IPA Canada AGM in London ON and concludes on

Tuesday June 14 2011 in Toronto ON

The cost for this all inclusive tour is only

$1900 CAD per person based on double occupancy or $2400 CAD per person single occupancy

The tour is only open to the first 54 people who register

We hope to see you there

For further information and registration forms contact

Larry Sheppard

179 Great Oak Trail

Binbrook Ontario L0R 1C0

Ph 1 (289) 286 0141

Email cop300mountaincablenet

Day 1 Saturday June 4

Our guests will be greeted at the airport and transported to the Hilton Hotel in London ON where registration will continue

throughout the day In the evening we attend dinner and closing reception of the IPA Canada Annual General Meeting and

the start of the IPA Canada 50th Anniversary Celebrations It is an opportunity to mix with the IPA Canada delegates and

fellow tour guests

Day 2 Sunday June 5

Morning free early afternoon a tour of the London Police Station Dinner will be a barbeque at the London Police Associa-

tion Evening free

Day 3 Monday June 6

We board a bus for a drive and tour of the Ontario Police College where lunch will be served Drive and shop at St Jacobs

and Elmira (Mennonite Country) Dinner will be served at the Waterloo Police Association Hall

Day 4 Tuesday June 7

We depart at 1000 am aboard a double decker bus for a tour of London Tour of the Labattrsquos Brewery with lunch included

Dinner served at a local establishment

Day 5 Wednesday June 8

We board the bus and head for Niagara Falls En route we stop at Hernder Estates Wineries for lunch and a wine tour

At 200 PM we arrive at the Oakes hotel overlooking Niagara Falls Diner is served at the Skylon Tower overlooking the

Niagara Falls The evening is free to do as you please

Day 6 Thursday June 9

At 930 AM we board a double decker bus for Niagara-onndashthe-Lake for some walking and shopping At noon you will return back to the hotel The rest of the day is free You will be given lunch money and a coupon book (This coupon book includes

free transportation around Niagara Falls and free or discounted entrance to many of the attractions that Niagara Falls has to

offer) At 530 PM we must be back at the hotel to board the bus to go for dinner at Bettyrsquos restaurant

Day 7 Friday June 10

This will be a free day to explore more of Niagara Falls using your coupon book or just relax We have to be back at the hotel

and on the bus at 530 PM to go to the famous ―Oh Canada Eh show We should return to the hotel by 10 PM

Day 8 Saturday June 11

Today we board the bus and head for Toronto At 11 AM we visit the Halton Railway exhibit and have a barbeque lunch We

arrive at the Novotel Hotel in downtown Toronto at approx 230 PM Dinner will be on your own with numerous restau-

rants in the area (You will be given dinner money)

Day 9 Sunday June 12

We leave the hotel to board the bus to Midland and take a boat cruise with lunch included Visit an authentic 17th Century

Jesuit Missionary settlement and martyr shrine Return to Toronto for dinner and evening on your own

Day 10 Monday June 13

See some of the sights of Toronto (CN Tower Hockey Hall of Fame Royal Ontario Museum etc)

Closing Gala Dinner at the hotel

Day 11 Tuesday June 14

Departures we hope you have enjoyed your visit to Canada and will come back very soon We have vouchers available to

you you can use for transport from the hotel to the Toronto International Airport If anyone wishes to extend their stay the

hotel has rooms available (These rooms must be booked at time of registration)

IPA CANADA 50th ANNIVERSARY Tour ITINARARY

P A G E 1 2

More China adventures by Brian N COX V O L 2 0 1 0 4

In Beijing and Shanghai you will see foreigners every-

where but here in Chongqing I would estimate that 95

of the time I leave our condo I never see another for-

eigner (Naturally I have got used to people staring at

me) Although there are many more Americans Brits

and probably Aussies than Canadians here coinciden-

tally the last four of the last five foreigners I ran into

here in Chongqing were Canadians Three were expats

living here and one was visiting his daughter who worked

in China I was sitting on a bench in a shopping area

while Gong Pei bargained in a nearby store when the

man visiting his daughter sat beside me It turned out he

was from Regina and two RCMP members were his best

friends Bill Logan and Tom Light I not only knew both

of them Tom Light was my boss when I was on Winni-

peg Drug Squad Talk about a small world Unfortu-

nately Bill Logan has passed away and Tom Light had a

serious stroke and has been confined to a wheelchair for

the past two years I was very surprised about Tom as

he always seemed to be a fit and healthy individual and never looked overweight when I knew him Apparently

the stroke occurred while he was out hunting with the

visitor from Regina that I was talking to I am only pro-

viding this detail because I know a lot of people reading

China Adventures are ex-RCMP and new both Logan

and Light

Apparently the biggest group of buyers of high-end

houses in London England are mainland Chinese Unlike

the wealthy groups that preceded them the Russians and

Saudis the Chinese are not buying the houses to live in

but as an investment they prefer to remain living in

China According to the New York Times London real

estate companies are desperate to hire Mandarin speak-

ing employees

I saw some beautiful SpringFall jackets on sale here for

$15 about $100 cheaper than they would cost in Can-

ada but unfortunately I am too big and fat to buy

clothes in Chongqing Due to the large number of for-

eigners living in Beijing and Shanghai (about 140000 in

each of these cities I have been told) large size clothes

should be no problem to find Here they are very rare

One of the many things I will miss about China is the

service I didnrsquot realize how poor service was in Canada

until I had something to compare it to A restaurant that

would have five waiterswaitresses in Canada would have

fifteen to twenty here Instead of the four or five em-

ployees on each floor of a Canadian department store

all disguised in street clothes so you donrsquot know they

work there in Chongqing there would be at least one-

hundred employees on every floor all wearing uniforms

If you need something from a nearby store or restaurant

you just phone them and they will deliver it to your door

at no charge God Irsquom going to miss this

The other day when we were downtown there was a

small anti-Japanese rally protesting the seizure of a Chi-

nese fishing boat and the imprisonment of its captain by the Japanese near a group of islands claimed by both

countries

The government in Beijing is on television every day protesting

this action by the Japanese and promising ―dire consequences

if the captain is not released Today there was a big rally in

Jeifangbei with flags waving and choirs singing a song bout re-

leasing the captain Gong Pei says many people are calling for

war upon Japan Anti-Japanese feelings are very strong here in

China as the atrocities committed by the Japanese during

WW2 are still front and centre in their minds Ironically

young Japanese know nothing about this because Japanese war

crimes have been removed from Japanese history books I

realize that the USA is an ally of Japan but I think that China

has no fear of the American military whatsoever I canrsquot be

sure but I suspect both governments will keep things in per-

spective China and Japan are important trading partners now

in fact China is Japanrsquos second biggest trading partner

Chinarsquos transition from an agricultural society to an urban

society is progressing at an astounding pace An article in the

Globe amp Mail recently said that China now has sixty cities with

populations over one million but by 2025 there will be 220 cities with populations exceeding one million Currently

Chinarsquos urban population is 633 million but by 2030 the urban

population will be one billion When this happens who is

going to be growing the food for 13 billion plus people To

be classified as a medium-size city in China the population

must exceed seven million By this standard there would be

very few medium size cities in the US and Canada

Brian Cox

Chongqing China

briancoxvip163com

Brian Cox

Ret Cpl

RCMP

and a member

of Region 14

returned to

Canada

We look for-

ward (if possi-

ble) to hear

more about his

China Adven-

tureshellip

Time to meet Brian and Gong Pei

Liberation Square in Chongqing China

P A G E 1 3

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Thousands of peace and police officers from across Canada participated on Sunday September 26 2010 in Ottawa in the

annual ceremonies remembering those who have died in the line of duty

Thousands of police and peace officers from across Canada gathered on Parliament Hill to honour seven fellow peace offi-

cers slain in the line of duty over the past year

The dayrsquos ceremony began at 9 am in a light drizzle as officers read aloud the names of each of the 771 police and peace

officers who have died on-duty over the years Six to eight officers a year have died in Canada over the last 23 years

The ceremony culminated in a march to Parliament Hill where they were greeted by dignitaries and the general public

In 1998 the federal government proclaimed the last Sunday in September as Police and Peace Officersrsquo National Memorial

Day

The names that will be added to the glass monuments of the Canadian Police Memorial Pavilion located behind Parliament

Hill include

RCMP Constable Chelsey Robinson died June 21 2010

OPP Constable Vu Pham died March 8 2010

Peel Regional Police Constable A James Ochakovsky died March 2 2010

RCMP Chief Superintendent Douglas E Coate died - January 16 2010

RCMP Sergeant Mark Gallagher died Jan 12 2010

Ottawa Police Constable I Eric Czapnik ndash Dec 29 2009

Leacutevis Police Service Constable Meacutelanie Roy died Sept 7 2009

Peace and police officers honoured in annual tribute in Ottawa

On Sunday September 13 2010 four fallen RCMP officers were added to the Cenotaph Honour Roll and Memorial Wall

during the RCMP National Memorial Service held at Depot Division in Regina

The four fallen officers were added to the 222 brave men and women who have served Canada as Royal Canadian Mounted

Police since 1876 Commissioner William JS Elliot said during the event It is my hope that the family and friends of our

fallen comrades will find some solace in the knowledge that their loved ones sacrifices will always be remembered by their

extended RCMP family

We are mindful of the tragic death of Constable Michael Potvin who lost his life while on duty in Mayo Yukon on July 13

2010 Mike and his family remain in our thoughts and prayers Constable Potvinrsquos service and sacrifice will be officially recog-

nized at our 2011 National Memorial Service

Constable Norman Harry Atkins died on July 8 1995 when he was involved in a police car collision near Finnegans Hill New

Brunswick Constable Chelsey Alice Robinson died on June 21 2010 as the result of a two vehicle collision while on patrol in

Stony Plain Alberta Sergeant Mark Charles Gallagher and Chief Superintendent Douglas Edward Coates died as a result of a

massive earthquake in January 2010 while serving on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti

The Memorial Service was attended by those close to the fallen members and Canadian leaders veterans cadets and RCMP

from across Canada The Depot has been the location of the annual Memorial Service since the mid-1930s

RCMP honour fallen members at National Memorial Service

at Depot Division in Regina

P A G E 1 4

Shoulder flash

Sri Lanka Police

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

There were 3500

- 4000 wild

elephants on the

islandhelliphellip

IPA - SRI LANKA

FRIENDSHIP WEEK

15-25 AUGUST 2010 George and Mary Frid long time IPA members with two Mount

Hope friends started our adventure August 5th flying ETIHAD

Airways from Pearson for a fourteen hour flight to Abu Dhabi in

the United Arab Emirates

Arrived at 800 pm the following day driven to the recently opened

five star Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Hotel Spent three days touring a

visit to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque sixth largest in the world

opened during Ramadan in 2007 The Mosque was built at a cost

of 2 billion USD and is still being added to Can accommodate

41000 worshippers at one time contains the worlds largest chan-

delier at 9 tonnes and carpet woven in Iran over two years at a cost

of 2 million USD Mary was obliged to wear a provided freshly

laundered abaya and the men a dishdada (long cotton garment) no

shoes Went on a desert sand dune bashing harrowing ride in jeep

type vehicles ending at a camel farm and oasis for dinner and belly

dancing entertainment

On the 9th driven to Dubai where we stayed at the Fairmont in the centre of the City Took bus tours shopped in the

souks sailed on an Arab dhow and the final of the fourth day had to forego a pass to the worlds tallest building for an

invitation to have drinks in the lounge of Burj Al Arab reputed to be the only seven star hotel in the world Entry is by

pre registration no sight seers The drink menu included a vintage cognac sprinkled with gold dust at $2000 Cdn per

drink so we opted for Beefeater gin amp tonic at $300 Cdn for four drinks

On the 13th flew from Abu Dhabi for a four hour flight to Colombo Sri Lanka where we were met by IPA reps driven

to the Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel registered and received a gift package of two different monogrammed golf shirts can-

vas shoulder bag and boxes of tea for each person Eighty-one registrants from Australia Canada Great Britain Swit-

zerland Germany Luxembourg Hungary Italy Hong Kong Portugal and Slovakia

During the eleven day trip stayed at eight high end hotels served three meals daily several cocktail receptions and after-

noon teas There were two exceptional dinners of note The first was in Colombo at the Senior Police Officers Mess a large villa type complex heavily guarded by police personnel because of the recent Tamil conflict The national police

band was in attendance male dancers in traditional island dress female dancers in beautiful coloured attire all serving

police officers of which there are 80000 on the island of 19 million predominantly Hindus and Buddhists with about 13

Tamils originally brought from India to work the tea plantations

The second held on the 22nd at the Hotel Cinnamon Grand where the honoured guest was the Inspector General of

Police (chief or commissioner) A representative from each country was selected to sit at the head table and were pre-

sented with a jewel type box containing a beautiful anodized brass and chrome finished oblong plaque embossed in col-

ours with the Sri Lanka and police flags crests and suitable inscriptions obviously manufactured at considerable expense

During the cross island tour traveled in two new highway cruiser buses plus two mini buses for luggage and supplies

Escorted the entire trip by a police superintendent and a cruiser vehicle with three police officers Approaching every

town met by police vehicles including motorcycle with two officers on a solo machine The escorts were necessary to

get through towns crammed with trucks busses and motorized rickshaws by the hundreds and protection from mili-

tant Tamils not entirely subdued In the cities and towns near former Tamil enclaves there is a military presence with

sand bagged bunkers at all key points and several check points on roadways

The tour included visit to an elephant sanctuary two game preserves with elephants water buffalo leopards mongoose

etc Hindu and Buddhist temples and a three hour long Hindu parade pageant of drum bands all in traditional dress and

65 adorned elephants There were many other sites too numerous to mention

Of interest there are 3500-4000 wild elephants on the island and on average 100 persons are killed by the beasts annu-

ally And 100 species of snakes of which four are venomous on average 600 persons die annually from snake bite

In summary the Sri Lanka IPA Police and Justice Ministry are to be commended for their effort in providing what was to

us a most outstanding friendship gathering I questioned one host how the IPA could provide so much in the way of

hotels meals numerous gifts etc at such an economical price and was informed it was highly subsidized by banks and

business firms

August 15 2010

Welcome Dinner in the Senior Police Officers

Mess in Colombo Sri Lanka

Dancers and members of the band are all serving

police officers

P A G E 1 5

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

The final day ended after noon lunch and we were destined for a two hour drive to Colombo where we would shop and

lounge around a hotel lobby until a late evening ride to the airport for a 430 am flight The superintendent with our tour

and his wife a retired nurse learning of our plight invited our four to their home for dinner which we accepted met their

family and enjoyed immensely their hospitality Later the superintendent donned his uniform and we were driven to the

airport in a mini bus and he cleared the way through police check points and detailed an inspector at the airport to steer us

through the throngs of people

The Sri Lanka IPA gathering was far beyond our expectations and the standard set will be difficult for others to follow A

most memorable adventure

August 22 2010 - Hotel

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Dinner hosted by

IPA Dr Mahinda Balasuriya

Inspector General for the

80000 member Sri Lanka

Police presenting a beautiful

engraved metal plaque to

Georg Frid representing

IPA Canada

Nouvelles de la reacutegion 15 News from Region 15

LE CLUB ROTARY ET LrsquoIPA

MONTEacuteREacuteGIE FONT DES

HEUREUX Crsquoest agrave la demande du membre ami Robert Bou-

langer Gouverneur du Club Rotary

International district 7790 que bureau de direc-

tion a formuleacute une recommendation agrave lrsquoeffet que

soit remis un don de cet organisme au Service

des incendies de Cowansville pour lrsquoachat drsquoun

deacutefibrillateur cardiaque

Le 20 juin dernier Roger Lecours chef des opeacuterations du

SSIC a reccedilu le chegraveque de 3000 $ des mains de Robert Bou-

langer et de Reba Lovrien preacutesidente du Fellowship

Veacutehicules reacutecreacuteatifs du Club Rotary (Newport Oregon) en

preacutesence de Christian Parent vice-preacutesident et Denis

Bourcier secreacutetaire de lrsquoIPA Monteacutereacutegie

Et le 4 octobre avait lieu une journeacutee portes ouvertes du

Service drsquoincendie de Cowansville ougrave fut preacutesenteacute au grand

public le deacutefibrillateur installeacute dans lrsquouniteacute drsquourgence Plu-sieurs membres du bureau de direction assistegraverent agrave lrsquoeacuteveacutene-

ment

Ce don est ducirc agrave lrsquoinitiative de Denis Bourcier secreacutetaire de

lrsquoIPA Monteacutereacutegie et ex-conseiller municipal et reacutesident de

Cowansville

THE ROTARY CLUB AND IPA RE-

GION 15 GOODWILL PARTNERS

At the request of Robert Boulanger Rotary Club

International Governor District 7790 and Friend

of R15 its executives recommended that an avail-

able donation from the Rotary be granted to the

Cowansville Fire department to equip their emer-

gency unit with a cardiac defibrillator

On June 20 Roger Lecours Chief operating officer

at the SSIC received the $3000 cheque from Robert Bou-

langer and Reba Lovrien President Fellowship Recreation

Vehicles Rotary International (Newport Oregon) whilst

attending the Rotaryrsquos international convention held in

Montreal Vice President Christian Parent and Secretary

Denis Bourcier attended the event

On October 4 the Cowansville Fire Department held an

open house event and introduced the defibrillator to the

general public Many members of IPA Region 15 Executive

bureau were in attendance

This donation was made possible thanks to Denis Bourcier

R15 Secretary and former Cowansville City councillor

IPA

Monteacutereacutegie

P A G E 1 6

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

REGION 15 GOLF TOURNEMENT

On September 13th some 28 golfers were ready for the

outing in spite of a cloudy sky and enjoyed great golfing

at Candiac Golf Club Later on 24 guests joined them

and were treated to a delicious BBQ Raymond Malboeuf succeeded in putting his golf ball closest

to the hole and was awarded the SGB trophy

All attendees went home with a souvenir thanks to generous

sponsors

Congratulations to the organizer of the event Jean-Louis

Cabana

LA JOURNEacuteE DE GOLF Le 13 septembre quelque 28 golfeurs ont braveacute la tempera-

ture incertaine et 24 inviteacutes se sont joints agrave eux pour

deacuteguster un succulent BBQ en soireacutee Ray-

mond Malboeuf srsquoest meacuteriteacute un tropheacutee SGB pour la balle la

plus pregraves du trou

Tous sont partis avec un souvenir offert par de geacuteneacutereux

commanditaires

Bravo agrave lrsquoorganisateur Jean-Louis Cabana

DERNIEgraveRE HEURE - jeudi dernier le souper du preacutesident

Nadeau fut un eacutenorme succegraves 45 personnes se sont bien

amuseacutees et le confeacuterencier ex-GRC Yvon Thibault fut passion-

nant avec son reacutecit du Chacircteau de Bauharnois et la petite histoire

du Queacutebec Un livre agrave se procurer sans faute et un eacuteveacutenement agrave

renouveler

Noubliez pas notre rencontre mensuel 5 7 ce jeudi 28 oc-

tobre chez CARMINE Place Portobello agrave Brossard Possibiliteacute

dobtenir votre timbre 2011 sur place

ASSEMBLEacuteE ANNUELLE le 25 novembre chez Barbies preacutedeacute-

ceacutee dun 5 7 Noubliez pas dapporter votre passeport Pos-

sibiliteacute dacqueacuterir votre timbre 2011 sur place SVP confirmer

votre preacutesence aupregraves du secreacutetaire Denis

Bourcier jdbovideotronca

PARTY DE NOEumlL le vendredi 3 deacutecembre 18h chez Oeuf

Xceptionnel au 130 St-Pierre agrave Saint-Constant (Reacuteservations

requises aupregraves de Christian Parent

parentchristiansympaticoca

VISITE DU PREacuteSIDENT NATIONAL LARRY SHEPPARD Sou-

per en sa compagnie et son eacutepouse le 11 deacutecembre agrave 18h agrave la

Casa Grecque 8245 boul Taschereau Vous ecirctes cordialement

inviteacutes agrave vous joindre agrave nous SVP confirmer votre preacutesence

aupregraves de Denis Nadeau denisnadohotmailcom

The First PRESIDENTS DINNER on Thursday Oct 21 2010

was a huge success with 45 members and friends attending

the event Former RCMP officer and author Yvon Thibault

unravelled the story that led him to writing Le Chacircteau de

Bauharnois a love story between a Frenchman and an English-

woman set in the 1837-38 Rebellion in Quebec A must read

book

HAPPY HOUR October 29 at CARMINE Place Portobello agrave

Brossard Your 2011 stamps will be available

AGM November 25 at Barbies preceded by a Happy Hour

Dont forget your passport Elections will take place and your

2011 stamps will be available Please confirm your attend-

ing with Secretary Denis Bourcier jdbovideotronca

CHRISTMAS PARTY Friday December 3rd at 600 PM at the

popular venue Oeuf Xceptionnel 130 St-Pierre St in St Con-

stant Entertainment and dancing with Bob Roberges music

Region 8 President (Reservation mandatory Please con-

tact Christian Parent parentchristiansympaticoca)

NATIONAL PRESIDENT LARRY SHEPPARDS VISIT Come

and join us for dinner with Larry and wife on December 11th

at 600 PM at Casa Grecque 8245 Taschereau Boulevard in

Brossard Please confirm your attending with Denis Nadeau

denisnadohotmailcom

P A G E 1 7 V O L 2 0 1 0 4

International Police Association

International Photography Competition 2011

Hosted by the Israel Section on behalf of the

International Cultural Commission of the International Police Association

GENERAL CATEGORY FOR AWARDS

Open Category a) Any photographic subject or topic

Subject Category b) Police at work

A prize of CHF400 will be awarded to the overall winner CHF300 will be given to the winner of each Category with sec-

ond and third placing awards

SELECTORS Teaching staff of the Hadassah College of Photography in Jerusalem

CALENDAR Last Date for Entries 02 June 2011

Selection 12 June 2011

Notification Sent by 16 July 2011

First Showing 37th IEC Conference in Romania A total of 50 images will be selected and will be

sent to Romania for mounting and hanging for an International Exhibition The pho-

tographs will be offered to other sections for holding a similar exhibition Each sec-

tion will have a DVD with the best 50 images

R U L E S

1) The competition is open to all members of the International Police Association

2) There will be no limit on the number of images per person

3) Prizes will be awarded as stated and presented at the 37th IEC meeting in Romania

4) Photographs are to be Forwarded on computer disc with a non-compressed file size of at least 2 megapixels that

will allow for a 20x30 cm (8x12 inches) print to be printed from the disc Included will be the name and address of the au-

thor title of the photograph and a brief description of the image

The discs will not be returned to senders

5) Entries are to be posted to

Dr Eran Israel

IPA ISRAEL

Sherit Israel st 37

Tel Aviv 68165

ISRAEL

Notification that the entry has been posted is to be e-mailed to Eran Israel Ieran012netil

6) Copyright

The right to reproduce photographic images for International Police Association purposes is assumed

The selectorsrsquo decision is final and no correspondence will entered into by the International Police Association

Whilst the International Police Association will exercise care in the handling of entries it regrets that it can accept no re-

sponsibility for loss or damage however caused

Submission of entries implies acceptance of these Rules

P A G E 1 8

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

IPA Canada

IYG

Infohellip

From 19 - 22 May Mai 2011

Please visit wwwipalu for all information and registrationBulletin drsquo in-

scription (before December 31 2010 avant 31Decembre 2010

International

IPA Luxembourg 50th Anniversary 50e Anniversaire

IPA LUXEMBOURG

84 Rue Adolphe Fisher

L - 1521 Luxembourg

The 2011 IYG will be hosted by IPA Ireland from July 24 - August 7 2011

16mdash17 years old and children grandchildren of an IPA member can apply

More info on wwwipairelandie and read additional info below regarding

IPA Canada selection process

International Police Association

Canadian Section

September 19 2010

Fellow Members

In 2011 the IPA International Youth Gathering will be held in Ireland A detailed explanation of the process to choose the

representatives from IPA Canada can be found in Appendix ―M of the IPA Canada Constitution It is summarized as fol-

lows

Please fill out the ―Application Form and send a copy of it along with a 500 word essay outlining why the applicant feels at-

tendance at the IYG would be beneficial to himher

(This essay will be written by the applicant) All of these documents are to be submitted along with a covering letter with

proof of the IPA membership of the applicantrsquos parent or grandparent and details of the parentrsquos or grandparentrsquos IPA in-

volvement

These documents will be sent to the Secretary General of IPA Canada

(10 Goodwood Road Brampton ON L6S 1C5) no later than midnight of December 31 2010

If more than two applicants are received then all application forms will be copied and forwarded to the selection committee

which will be comprised of the three National Vice Presidents

Selection criteria will include

(a) Age of the applicant

(b) Content and style of the essay submitted

(c) Length of the IPA service and dedication of the applicants parent or grandparent

(d) Applicants who have applied in the past and not been chosen or those who have not attended an IYG previously

Each successful applicant will receive a $10000 grant from IPA Canada and IPA Canada reserves the right to refuse applica-

tions if the selection committee feels the applicant is not a suitable candidate to represent Canada

If you have any further questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me

In Friendship

Marv Southcott

Secretary General

IPA Canada

IPA Ireland

13 Iona Drive

Glasnevin Dublin 9

Ireland

IPA Ireland hosting the 2011 Intern Youth Gathering

IPA Canada Travel Information

P A G E 1 9

Friendship weeks and Anniversaries

IPA Austria Region Carinthia Nassfeld Skiweek 2011 January 29 - Febr 5

httpwwwipaatphp-localcmszeigphp

titel=ipaehtm

IPA USA Texas 3rd Texas Friendship Cruise February 27 - March 6 2011

httpwwwipatexascomregistratonhtm

IPA New Zealand Friendship Week April 5 - 14 2011 httpwwwipaorgnzeventsindexhtm

IPA Slovenia celebrates itrsquos 20th Anniversary 21 - 24 April 2011

IPA Luxembourg celebrates itrsquos 50th Anniversary May 19 - 22 2011 httpwwwipaluv2

IPA Canada AGM 2011 London ON June 2 - 4 2011

IPA Canada 50th Anniversary and Friendship Week Tour Ontario June 4mdash13 2011

email secretaryipaca more info in this issue

IPA Scotland Ayrshire Branch 25th Anniversary and Friendship Week August 6 - 13 2011

Contact Jim NISBET jimaripaskycom http

wwwipascotlandnet

IPA USA Region 12 Friendship Cruise Oct 1mdash8 2011 region12ipa-usaorg

IPA USA NEC NDC meeting in Region 25 Metro Phoenix Arizona October 15 - 18 2011

httpwwwipa-usaorgeventshtml

Updated and complete information regarding the following events will be obtained via

National Travel Secretary Harry SUMMERTON (travelipaca or harlorsympaticoca) and

National Travel Secretary Assistant Guy BABIN (guybabinsympaticoca)

or by contacting your regional Travel Officer

ldquoThe world is a

book and those

who do not

travel only read

one pagerdquo

International Executive Meetings and Friendship weeks

September 20 - 25 2011 IEC Conference - IPA Romania More info at wwwiparomaniaro

September 4ndash 9 2012 World Conference - IPA Israel Friendship week to follow September 9 - 15 2012

with visits to Jerusalem Tel Aviv Dead See and Sea of Galilee

More info at wwwipa-israelorg

IPA - International Youth Gathering 2011 Ireland

The theme of the 2011 event is Green Country Green environment

July 24th - August 7th 2011 wwwipairelandie

Future IYG venues

2012 - IPA Czech Republic - more info to follow

2013 - IPA Switzerland - more info to follow

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Please share your copy of the IPA Canada newslet-

ter with other friends and members of Law En-

forcement Agencies

Membership forms can be filled out through

the national website of IPA Canada at wwwipaca

Membership dues are only $3000 per year

Please forward any submissions for the next IPA Canada newsletter

before January 15 2011 in MS Word format to the editor

vpwestipaca

Till next and enjoy Servo Per Amikeco

Barry Bos

Page 10: International Police Association - The Pointsman NAT. Newsletter Fall Edition 2010.pdf · farrow68@sympatico.ca REGION SIXTEEN President: Frank YAKIMCHUK 1209 Terence Bay Road

P A G E 1 0

Here we

were

welcomed

by a

breathtaking

landscape

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Valdez has also the nickname of ―Little Switzerland because of its alpine surroundings However itrsquos generally known as the

spot where the Trans oil Alaska Pipe Line ends and where the big oil tankers are loaded From here we continued out trip

to Prince William Sound

We passed the calving glaciers of which the Columbia Icefield was one of the most spectacular of all and followed our

route close to the Pacific Coast Alaskarsquos largest city Anchorage gave us a chance to get acquainted and do some sightseeing

in our free time This city lies at the same degree of latitude as Stockholm and St Petersburg Here were many interesting

spots to discover Lake Hood with Lake Spenard the largest airfield for hydroplanes We also visited the Matanuska Valley

as well as the main town of Palmer

Via the George Parks Highway we traveled north towards Denali Nat Park Here we were welcomed by a breathtaking

landscape of a constantly changing panorama glaciers in the distance and beaver dams in the nearby rivers It was without

question the scenic climax of our tour In the early hours we started our Denali Wildlife Tour with a shuttle bus driving

into one of North Americarsquos most worth seeing landscapes Again on the George Parks Highway we made a stop in Ne-

nana where we visited the Alaska Railway Museum after which we reached Fairbanks in the afternoon We continued our

travels via the Top of the World Highway and crossed the border between Canada and the USA at the most northern

border crossing Little Cold Creek After the border formalities and the necessary fingerprinting we continued enjoying the

indescribable view Mountains rivers valleys and forest as far the eye could reach In the afternoon we crossed the Yukon

river by ferry and reached Dawson City Here we visited the Bonanza Creek the Jack London Cabin the Midnight Dome

and the Golddiggers Museum A visit to the Diamond Tooth Gertie and the Casino with Can-Can girls was on the evening

program Via the Klondike Highway the tour returned to Whitehorse Our return flight to Frankfurt continuing to Inns-

bruck Salzburg and Vienna was as always perfectly organized All travel participants look already forward to the 2011 Japan

trip

Interested in traveling and visit IPA - members worldwide

Go to wwwipa-iacorghouseshelliphellip

IPA now has over 60 properties word wide where members can stay in reasonable priced accommodations

The IPA Houses are currently available in 21 countries worldwide

The idea behind IPA houses originated in Germany and followed on from the founding of IBZ Castle Gimborn in 1969

Today there are IPA Houses across the globe from Australia to South Africa Israel to the United Kingdom - the con-

cept is still developing with more Houses being opened each year like the new IPA house in Malaga Spain and

Clonard Village in Ireland

Several IPA members have accommodation available in their home or rental at very reasonable cost

When visiting our national website at wwwipaca you find more useful information at

Traveler Advice Articles like tips for IPA members when traveling tips plan ahead home hosting etc

Furthermore you always can contact our National Travel Secretary Harry SUMMERTON at travelipaca

as well as the IPA Canada Assistant National Travel Secretary Guy BABIN at guybabinsympaticoca

More information about IPA Friendship weeks Anniversaries Tours or special events you will find on the last two pages

of this edition

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

P A G E 1 1

Come Join IPA Canada in celebrating itrsquos 50th Anniversary

June 4mdashJune 13 2011

IPA Canada is proud to offer you the opportunity to visit all that Ontario has to offer

We are inviting you to a 10-day tour which includes visits to London (home of our founder) experience dinner

overlooking the natural beauty of Niagara Falls and see the sites of Toronto (the capital city of Ontario)

All these sights and more along with the warm hospitality of Canada awaits you

The tour begins on Saturday June 4 2011 following the IPA Canada AGM in London ON and concludes on

Tuesday June 14 2011 in Toronto ON

The cost for this all inclusive tour is only

$1900 CAD per person based on double occupancy or $2400 CAD per person single occupancy

The tour is only open to the first 54 people who register

We hope to see you there

For further information and registration forms contact

Larry Sheppard

179 Great Oak Trail

Binbrook Ontario L0R 1C0

Ph 1 (289) 286 0141

Email cop300mountaincablenet

Day 1 Saturday June 4

Our guests will be greeted at the airport and transported to the Hilton Hotel in London ON where registration will continue

throughout the day In the evening we attend dinner and closing reception of the IPA Canada Annual General Meeting and

the start of the IPA Canada 50th Anniversary Celebrations It is an opportunity to mix with the IPA Canada delegates and

fellow tour guests

Day 2 Sunday June 5

Morning free early afternoon a tour of the London Police Station Dinner will be a barbeque at the London Police Associa-

tion Evening free

Day 3 Monday June 6

We board a bus for a drive and tour of the Ontario Police College where lunch will be served Drive and shop at St Jacobs

and Elmira (Mennonite Country) Dinner will be served at the Waterloo Police Association Hall

Day 4 Tuesday June 7

We depart at 1000 am aboard a double decker bus for a tour of London Tour of the Labattrsquos Brewery with lunch included

Dinner served at a local establishment

Day 5 Wednesday June 8

We board the bus and head for Niagara Falls En route we stop at Hernder Estates Wineries for lunch and a wine tour

At 200 PM we arrive at the Oakes hotel overlooking Niagara Falls Diner is served at the Skylon Tower overlooking the

Niagara Falls The evening is free to do as you please

Day 6 Thursday June 9

At 930 AM we board a double decker bus for Niagara-onndashthe-Lake for some walking and shopping At noon you will return back to the hotel The rest of the day is free You will be given lunch money and a coupon book (This coupon book includes

free transportation around Niagara Falls and free or discounted entrance to many of the attractions that Niagara Falls has to

offer) At 530 PM we must be back at the hotel to board the bus to go for dinner at Bettyrsquos restaurant

Day 7 Friday June 10

This will be a free day to explore more of Niagara Falls using your coupon book or just relax We have to be back at the hotel

and on the bus at 530 PM to go to the famous ―Oh Canada Eh show We should return to the hotel by 10 PM

Day 8 Saturday June 11

Today we board the bus and head for Toronto At 11 AM we visit the Halton Railway exhibit and have a barbeque lunch We

arrive at the Novotel Hotel in downtown Toronto at approx 230 PM Dinner will be on your own with numerous restau-

rants in the area (You will be given dinner money)

Day 9 Sunday June 12

We leave the hotel to board the bus to Midland and take a boat cruise with lunch included Visit an authentic 17th Century

Jesuit Missionary settlement and martyr shrine Return to Toronto for dinner and evening on your own

Day 10 Monday June 13

See some of the sights of Toronto (CN Tower Hockey Hall of Fame Royal Ontario Museum etc)

Closing Gala Dinner at the hotel

Day 11 Tuesday June 14

Departures we hope you have enjoyed your visit to Canada and will come back very soon We have vouchers available to

you you can use for transport from the hotel to the Toronto International Airport If anyone wishes to extend their stay the

hotel has rooms available (These rooms must be booked at time of registration)

IPA CANADA 50th ANNIVERSARY Tour ITINARARY

P A G E 1 2

More China adventures by Brian N COX V O L 2 0 1 0 4

In Beijing and Shanghai you will see foreigners every-

where but here in Chongqing I would estimate that 95

of the time I leave our condo I never see another for-

eigner (Naturally I have got used to people staring at

me) Although there are many more Americans Brits

and probably Aussies than Canadians here coinciden-

tally the last four of the last five foreigners I ran into

here in Chongqing were Canadians Three were expats

living here and one was visiting his daughter who worked

in China I was sitting on a bench in a shopping area

while Gong Pei bargained in a nearby store when the

man visiting his daughter sat beside me It turned out he

was from Regina and two RCMP members were his best

friends Bill Logan and Tom Light I not only knew both

of them Tom Light was my boss when I was on Winni-

peg Drug Squad Talk about a small world Unfortu-

nately Bill Logan has passed away and Tom Light had a

serious stroke and has been confined to a wheelchair for

the past two years I was very surprised about Tom as

he always seemed to be a fit and healthy individual and never looked overweight when I knew him Apparently

the stroke occurred while he was out hunting with the

visitor from Regina that I was talking to I am only pro-

viding this detail because I know a lot of people reading

China Adventures are ex-RCMP and new both Logan

and Light

Apparently the biggest group of buyers of high-end

houses in London England are mainland Chinese Unlike

the wealthy groups that preceded them the Russians and

Saudis the Chinese are not buying the houses to live in

but as an investment they prefer to remain living in

China According to the New York Times London real

estate companies are desperate to hire Mandarin speak-

ing employees

I saw some beautiful SpringFall jackets on sale here for

$15 about $100 cheaper than they would cost in Can-

ada but unfortunately I am too big and fat to buy

clothes in Chongqing Due to the large number of for-

eigners living in Beijing and Shanghai (about 140000 in

each of these cities I have been told) large size clothes

should be no problem to find Here they are very rare

One of the many things I will miss about China is the

service I didnrsquot realize how poor service was in Canada

until I had something to compare it to A restaurant that

would have five waiterswaitresses in Canada would have

fifteen to twenty here Instead of the four or five em-

ployees on each floor of a Canadian department store

all disguised in street clothes so you donrsquot know they

work there in Chongqing there would be at least one-

hundred employees on every floor all wearing uniforms

If you need something from a nearby store or restaurant

you just phone them and they will deliver it to your door

at no charge God Irsquom going to miss this

The other day when we were downtown there was a

small anti-Japanese rally protesting the seizure of a Chi-

nese fishing boat and the imprisonment of its captain by the Japanese near a group of islands claimed by both

countries

The government in Beijing is on television every day protesting

this action by the Japanese and promising ―dire consequences

if the captain is not released Today there was a big rally in

Jeifangbei with flags waving and choirs singing a song bout re-

leasing the captain Gong Pei says many people are calling for

war upon Japan Anti-Japanese feelings are very strong here in

China as the atrocities committed by the Japanese during

WW2 are still front and centre in their minds Ironically

young Japanese know nothing about this because Japanese war

crimes have been removed from Japanese history books I

realize that the USA is an ally of Japan but I think that China

has no fear of the American military whatsoever I canrsquot be

sure but I suspect both governments will keep things in per-

spective China and Japan are important trading partners now

in fact China is Japanrsquos second biggest trading partner

Chinarsquos transition from an agricultural society to an urban

society is progressing at an astounding pace An article in the

Globe amp Mail recently said that China now has sixty cities with

populations over one million but by 2025 there will be 220 cities with populations exceeding one million Currently

Chinarsquos urban population is 633 million but by 2030 the urban

population will be one billion When this happens who is

going to be growing the food for 13 billion plus people To

be classified as a medium-size city in China the population

must exceed seven million By this standard there would be

very few medium size cities in the US and Canada

Brian Cox

Chongqing China

briancoxvip163com

Brian Cox

Ret Cpl

RCMP

and a member

of Region 14

returned to

Canada

We look for-

ward (if possi-

ble) to hear

more about his

China Adven-

tureshellip

Time to meet Brian and Gong Pei

Liberation Square in Chongqing China

P A G E 1 3

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Thousands of peace and police officers from across Canada participated on Sunday September 26 2010 in Ottawa in the

annual ceremonies remembering those who have died in the line of duty

Thousands of police and peace officers from across Canada gathered on Parliament Hill to honour seven fellow peace offi-

cers slain in the line of duty over the past year

The dayrsquos ceremony began at 9 am in a light drizzle as officers read aloud the names of each of the 771 police and peace

officers who have died on-duty over the years Six to eight officers a year have died in Canada over the last 23 years

The ceremony culminated in a march to Parliament Hill where they were greeted by dignitaries and the general public

In 1998 the federal government proclaimed the last Sunday in September as Police and Peace Officersrsquo National Memorial

Day

The names that will be added to the glass monuments of the Canadian Police Memorial Pavilion located behind Parliament

Hill include

RCMP Constable Chelsey Robinson died June 21 2010

OPP Constable Vu Pham died March 8 2010

Peel Regional Police Constable A James Ochakovsky died March 2 2010

RCMP Chief Superintendent Douglas E Coate died - January 16 2010

RCMP Sergeant Mark Gallagher died Jan 12 2010

Ottawa Police Constable I Eric Czapnik ndash Dec 29 2009

Leacutevis Police Service Constable Meacutelanie Roy died Sept 7 2009

Peace and police officers honoured in annual tribute in Ottawa

On Sunday September 13 2010 four fallen RCMP officers were added to the Cenotaph Honour Roll and Memorial Wall

during the RCMP National Memorial Service held at Depot Division in Regina

The four fallen officers were added to the 222 brave men and women who have served Canada as Royal Canadian Mounted

Police since 1876 Commissioner William JS Elliot said during the event It is my hope that the family and friends of our

fallen comrades will find some solace in the knowledge that their loved ones sacrifices will always be remembered by their

extended RCMP family

We are mindful of the tragic death of Constable Michael Potvin who lost his life while on duty in Mayo Yukon on July 13

2010 Mike and his family remain in our thoughts and prayers Constable Potvinrsquos service and sacrifice will be officially recog-

nized at our 2011 National Memorial Service

Constable Norman Harry Atkins died on July 8 1995 when he was involved in a police car collision near Finnegans Hill New

Brunswick Constable Chelsey Alice Robinson died on June 21 2010 as the result of a two vehicle collision while on patrol in

Stony Plain Alberta Sergeant Mark Charles Gallagher and Chief Superintendent Douglas Edward Coates died as a result of a

massive earthquake in January 2010 while serving on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti

The Memorial Service was attended by those close to the fallen members and Canadian leaders veterans cadets and RCMP

from across Canada The Depot has been the location of the annual Memorial Service since the mid-1930s

RCMP honour fallen members at National Memorial Service

at Depot Division in Regina

P A G E 1 4

Shoulder flash

Sri Lanka Police

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

There were 3500

- 4000 wild

elephants on the

islandhelliphellip

IPA - SRI LANKA

FRIENDSHIP WEEK

15-25 AUGUST 2010 George and Mary Frid long time IPA members with two Mount

Hope friends started our adventure August 5th flying ETIHAD

Airways from Pearson for a fourteen hour flight to Abu Dhabi in

the United Arab Emirates

Arrived at 800 pm the following day driven to the recently opened

five star Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Hotel Spent three days touring a

visit to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque sixth largest in the world

opened during Ramadan in 2007 The Mosque was built at a cost

of 2 billion USD and is still being added to Can accommodate

41000 worshippers at one time contains the worlds largest chan-

delier at 9 tonnes and carpet woven in Iran over two years at a cost

of 2 million USD Mary was obliged to wear a provided freshly

laundered abaya and the men a dishdada (long cotton garment) no

shoes Went on a desert sand dune bashing harrowing ride in jeep

type vehicles ending at a camel farm and oasis for dinner and belly

dancing entertainment

On the 9th driven to Dubai where we stayed at the Fairmont in the centre of the City Took bus tours shopped in the

souks sailed on an Arab dhow and the final of the fourth day had to forego a pass to the worlds tallest building for an

invitation to have drinks in the lounge of Burj Al Arab reputed to be the only seven star hotel in the world Entry is by

pre registration no sight seers The drink menu included a vintage cognac sprinkled with gold dust at $2000 Cdn per

drink so we opted for Beefeater gin amp tonic at $300 Cdn for four drinks

On the 13th flew from Abu Dhabi for a four hour flight to Colombo Sri Lanka where we were met by IPA reps driven

to the Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel registered and received a gift package of two different monogrammed golf shirts can-

vas shoulder bag and boxes of tea for each person Eighty-one registrants from Australia Canada Great Britain Swit-

zerland Germany Luxembourg Hungary Italy Hong Kong Portugal and Slovakia

During the eleven day trip stayed at eight high end hotels served three meals daily several cocktail receptions and after-

noon teas There were two exceptional dinners of note The first was in Colombo at the Senior Police Officers Mess a large villa type complex heavily guarded by police personnel because of the recent Tamil conflict The national police

band was in attendance male dancers in traditional island dress female dancers in beautiful coloured attire all serving

police officers of which there are 80000 on the island of 19 million predominantly Hindus and Buddhists with about 13

Tamils originally brought from India to work the tea plantations

The second held on the 22nd at the Hotel Cinnamon Grand where the honoured guest was the Inspector General of

Police (chief or commissioner) A representative from each country was selected to sit at the head table and were pre-

sented with a jewel type box containing a beautiful anodized brass and chrome finished oblong plaque embossed in col-

ours with the Sri Lanka and police flags crests and suitable inscriptions obviously manufactured at considerable expense

During the cross island tour traveled in two new highway cruiser buses plus two mini buses for luggage and supplies

Escorted the entire trip by a police superintendent and a cruiser vehicle with three police officers Approaching every

town met by police vehicles including motorcycle with two officers on a solo machine The escorts were necessary to

get through towns crammed with trucks busses and motorized rickshaws by the hundreds and protection from mili-

tant Tamils not entirely subdued In the cities and towns near former Tamil enclaves there is a military presence with

sand bagged bunkers at all key points and several check points on roadways

The tour included visit to an elephant sanctuary two game preserves with elephants water buffalo leopards mongoose

etc Hindu and Buddhist temples and a three hour long Hindu parade pageant of drum bands all in traditional dress and

65 adorned elephants There were many other sites too numerous to mention

Of interest there are 3500-4000 wild elephants on the island and on average 100 persons are killed by the beasts annu-

ally And 100 species of snakes of which four are venomous on average 600 persons die annually from snake bite

In summary the Sri Lanka IPA Police and Justice Ministry are to be commended for their effort in providing what was to

us a most outstanding friendship gathering I questioned one host how the IPA could provide so much in the way of

hotels meals numerous gifts etc at such an economical price and was informed it was highly subsidized by banks and

business firms

August 15 2010

Welcome Dinner in the Senior Police Officers

Mess in Colombo Sri Lanka

Dancers and members of the band are all serving

police officers

P A G E 1 5

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

The final day ended after noon lunch and we were destined for a two hour drive to Colombo where we would shop and

lounge around a hotel lobby until a late evening ride to the airport for a 430 am flight The superintendent with our tour

and his wife a retired nurse learning of our plight invited our four to their home for dinner which we accepted met their

family and enjoyed immensely their hospitality Later the superintendent donned his uniform and we were driven to the

airport in a mini bus and he cleared the way through police check points and detailed an inspector at the airport to steer us

through the throngs of people

The Sri Lanka IPA gathering was far beyond our expectations and the standard set will be difficult for others to follow A

most memorable adventure

August 22 2010 - Hotel

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Dinner hosted by

IPA Dr Mahinda Balasuriya

Inspector General for the

80000 member Sri Lanka

Police presenting a beautiful

engraved metal plaque to

Georg Frid representing

IPA Canada

Nouvelles de la reacutegion 15 News from Region 15

LE CLUB ROTARY ET LrsquoIPA

MONTEacuteREacuteGIE FONT DES

HEUREUX Crsquoest agrave la demande du membre ami Robert Bou-

langer Gouverneur du Club Rotary

International district 7790 que bureau de direc-

tion a formuleacute une recommendation agrave lrsquoeffet que

soit remis un don de cet organisme au Service

des incendies de Cowansville pour lrsquoachat drsquoun

deacutefibrillateur cardiaque

Le 20 juin dernier Roger Lecours chef des opeacuterations du

SSIC a reccedilu le chegraveque de 3000 $ des mains de Robert Bou-

langer et de Reba Lovrien preacutesidente du Fellowship

Veacutehicules reacutecreacuteatifs du Club Rotary (Newport Oregon) en

preacutesence de Christian Parent vice-preacutesident et Denis

Bourcier secreacutetaire de lrsquoIPA Monteacutereacutegie

Et le 4 octobre avait lieu une journeacutee portes ouvertes du

Service drsquoincendie de Cowansville ougrave fut preacutesenteacute au grand

public le deacutefibrillateur installeacute dans lrsquouniteacute drsquourgence Plu-sieurs membres du bureau de direction assistegraverent agrave lrsquoeacuteveacutene-

ment

Ce don est ducirc agrave lrsquoinitiative de Denis Bourcier secreacutetaire de

lrsquoIPA Monteacutereacutegie et ex-conseiller municipal et reacutesident de

Cowansville

THE ROTARY CLUB AND IPA RE-

GION 15 GOODWILL PARTNERS

At the request of Robert Boulanger Rotary Club

International Governor District 7790 and Friend

of R15 its executives recommended that an avail-

able donation from the Rotary be granted to the

Cowansville Fire department to equip their emer-

gency unit with a cardiac defibrillator

On June 20 Roger Lecours Chief operating officer

at the SSIC received the $3000 cheque from Robert Bou-

langer and Reba Lovrien President Fellowship Recreation

Vehicles Rotary International (Newport Oregon) whilst

attending the Rotaryrsquos international convention held in

Montreal Vice President Christian Parent and Secretary

Denis Bourcier attended the event

On October 4 the Cowansville Fire Department held an

open house event and introduced the defibrillator to the

general public Many members of IPA Region 15 Executive

bureau were in attendance

This donation was made possible thanks to Denis Bourcier

R15 Secretary and former Cowansville City councillor

IPA

Monteacutereacutegie

P A G E 1 6

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

REGION 15 GOLF TOURNEMENT

On September 13th some 28 golfers were ready for the

outing in spite of a cloudy sky and enjoyed great golfing

at Candiac Golf Club Later on 24 guests joined them

and were treated to a delicious BBQ Raymond Malboeuf succeeded in putting his golf ball closest

to the hole and was awarded the SGB trophy

All attendees went home with a souvenir thanks to generous

sponsors

Congratulations to the organizer of the event Jean-Louis

Cabana

LA JOURNEacuteE DE GOLF Le 13 septembre quelque 28 golfeurs ont braveacute la tempera-

ture incertaine et 24 inviteacutes se sont joints agrave eux pour

deacuteguster un succulent BBQ en soireacutee Ray-

mond Malboeuf srsquoest meacuteriteacute un tropheacutee SGB pour la balle la

plus pregraves du trou

Tous sont partis avec un souvenir offert par de geacuteneacutereux

commanditaires

Bravo agrave lrsquoorganisateur Jean-Louis Cabana

DERNIEgraveRE HEURE - jeudi dernier le souper du preacutesident

Nadeau fut un eacutenorme succegraves 45 personnes se sont bien

amuseacutees et le confeacuterencier ex-GRC Yvon Thibault fut passion-

nant avec son reacutecit du Chacircteau de Bauharnois et la petite histoire

du Queacutebec Un livre agrave se procurer sans faute et un eacuteveacutenement agrave

renouveler

Noubliez pas notre rencontre mensuel 5 7 ce jeudi 28 oc-

tobre chez CARMINE Place Portobello agrave Brossard Possibiliteacute

dobtenir votre timbre 2011 sur place

ASSEMBLEacuteE ANNUELLE le 25 novembre chez Barbies preacutedeacute-

ceacutee dun 5 7 Noubliez pas dapporter votre passeport Pos-

sibiliteacute dacqueacuterir votre timbre 2011 sur place SVP confirmer

votre preacutesence aupregraves du secreacutetaire Denis

Bourcier jdbovideotronca

PARTY DE NOEumlL le vendredi 3 deacutecembre 18h chez Oeuf

Xceptionnel au 130 St-Pierre agrave Saint-Constant (Reacuteservations

requises aupregraves de Christian Parent

parentchristiansympaticoca

VISITE DU PREacuteSIDENT NATIONAL LARRY SHEPPARD Sou-

per en sa compagnie et son eacutepouse le 11 deacutecembre agrave 18h agrave la

Casa Grecque 8245 boul Taschereau Vous ecirctes cordialement

inviteacutes agrave vous joindre agrave nous SVP confirmer votre preacutesence

aupregraves de Denis Nadeau denisnadohotmailcom

The First PRESIDENTS DINNER on Thursday Oct 21 2010

was a huge success with 45 members and friends attending

the event Former RCMP officer and author Yvon Thibault

unravelled the story that led him to writing Le Chacircteau de

Bauharnois a love story between a Frenchman and an English-

woman set in the 1837-38 Rebellion in Quebec A must read

book

HAPPY HOUR October 29 at CARMINE Place Portobello agrave

Brossard Your 2011 stamps will be available

AGM November 25 at Barbies preceded by a Happy Hour

Dont forget your passport Elections will take place and your

2011 stamps will be available Please confirm your attend-

ing with Secretary Denis Bourcier jdbovideotronca

CHRISTMAS PARTY Friday December 3rd at 600 PM at the

popular venue Oeuf Xceptionnel 130 St-Pierre St in St Con-

stant Entertainment and dancing with Bob Roberges music

Region 8 President (Reservation mandatory Please con-

tact Christian Parent parentchristiansympaticoca)

NATIONAL PRESIDENT LARRY SHEPPARDS VISIT Come

and join us for dinner with Larry and wife on December 11th

at 600 PM at Casa Grecque 8245 Taschereau Boulevard in

Brossard Please confirm your attending with Denis Nadeau

denisnadohotmailcom

P A G E 1 7 V O L 2 0 1 0 4

International Police Association

International Photography Competition 2011

Hosted by the Israel Section on behalf of the

International Cultural Commission of the International Police Association

GENERAL CATEGORY FOR AWARDS

Open Category a) Any photographic subject or topic

Subject Category b) Police at work

A prize of CHF400 will be awarded to the overall winner CHF300 will be given to the winner of each Category with sec-

ond and third placing awards

SELECTORS Teaching staff of the Hadassah College of Photography in Jerusalem

CALENDAR Last Date for Entries 02 June 2011

Selection 12 June 2011

Notification Sent by 16 July 2011

First Showing 37th IEC Conference in Romania A total of 50 images will be selected and will be

sent to Romania for mounting and hanging for an International Exhibition The pho-

tographs will be offered to other sections for holding a similar exhibition Each sec-

tion will have a DVD with the best 50 images

R U L E S

1) The competition is open to all members of the International Police Association

2) There will be no limit on the number of images per person

3) Prizes will be awarded as stated and presented at the 37th IEC meeting in Romania

4) Photographs are to be Forwarded on computer disc with a non-compressed file size of at least 2 megapixels that

will allow for a 20x30 cm (8x12 inches) print to be printed from the disc Included will be the name and address of the au-

thor title of the photograph and a brief description of the image

The discs will not be returned to senders

5) Entries are to be posted to

Dr Eran Israel

IPA ISRAEL

Sherit Israel st 37

Tel Aviv 68165

ISRAEL

Notification that the entry has been posted is to be e-mailed to Eran Israel Ieran012netil

6) Copyright

The right to reproduce photographic images for International Police Association purposes is assumed

The selectorsrsquo decision is final and no correspondence will entered into by the International Police Association

Whilst the International Police Association will exercise care in the handling of entries it regrets that it can accept no re-

sponsibility for loss or damage however caused

Submission of entries implies acceptance of these Rules

P A G E 1 8

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

IPA Canada

IYG

Infohellip

From 19 - 22 May Mai 2011

Please visit wwwipalu for all information and registrationBulletin drsquo in-

scription (before December 31 2010 avant 31Decembre 2010

International

IPA Luxembourg 50th Anniversary 50e Anniversaire

IPA LUXEMBOURG

84 Rue Adolphe Fisher

L - 1521 Luxembourg

The 2011 IYG will be hosted by IPA Ireland from July 24 - August 7 2011

16mdash17 years old and children grandchildren of an IPA member can apply

More info on wwwipairelandie and read additional info below regarding

IPA Canada selection process

International Police Association

Canadian Section

September 19 2010

Fellow Members

In 2011 the IPA International Youth Gathering will be held in Ireland A detailed explanation of the process to choose the

representatives from IPA Canada can be found in Appendix ―M of the IPA Canada Constitution It is summarized as fol-

lows

Please fill out the ―Application Form and send a copy of it along with a 500 word essay outlining why the applicant feels at-

tendance at the IYG would be beneficial to himher

(This essay will be written by the applicant) All of these documents are to be submitted along with a covering letter with

proof of the IPA membership of the applicantrsquos parent or grandparent and details of the parentrsquos or grandparentrsquos IPA in-

volvement

These documents will be sent to the Secretary General of IPA Canada

(10 Goodwood Road Brampton ON L6S 1C5) no later than midnight of December 31 2010

If more than two applicants are received then all application forms will be copied and forwarded to the selection committee

which will be comprised of the three National Vice Presidents

Selection criteria will include

(a) Age of the applicant

(b) Content and style of the essay submitted

(c) Length of the IPA service and dedication of the applicants parent or grandparent

(d) Applicants who have applied in the past and not been chosen or those who have not attended an IYG previously

Each successful applicant will receive a $10000 grant from IPA Canada and IPA Canada reserves the right to refuse applica-

tions if the selection committee feels the applicant is not a suitable candidate to represent Canada

If you have any further questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me

In Friendship

Marv Southcott

Secretary General

IPA Canada

IPA Ireland

13 Iona Drive

Glasnevin Dublin 9

Ireland

IPA Ireland hosting the 2011 Intern Youth Gathering

IPA Canada Travel Information

P A G E 1 9

Friendship weeks and Anniversaries

IPA Austria Region Carinthia Nassfeld Skiweek 2011 January 29 - Febr 5

httpwwwipaatphp-localcmszeigphp

titel=ipaehtm

IPA USA Texas 3rd Texas Friendship Cruise February 27 - March 6 2011

httpwwwipatexascomregistratonhtm

IPA New Zealand Friendship Week April 5 - 14 2011 httpwwwipaorgnzeventsindexhtm

IPA Slovenia celebrates itrsquos 20th Anniversary 21 - 24 April 2011

IPA Luxembourg celebrates itrsquos 50th Anniversary May 19 - 22 2011 httpwwwipaluv2

IPA Canada AGM 2011 London ON June 2 - 4 2011

IPA Canada 50th Anniversary and Friendship Week Tour Ontario June 4mdash13 2011

email secretaryipaca more info in this issue

IPA Scotland Ayrshire Branch 25th Anniversary and Friendship Week August 6 - 13 2011

Contact Jim NISBET jimaripaskycom http

wwwipascotlandnet

IPA USA Region 12 Friendship Cruise Oct 1mdash8 2011 region12ipa-usaorg

IPA USA NEC NDC meeting in Region 25 Metro Phoenix Arizona October 15 - 18 2011

httpwwwipa-usaorgeventshtml

Updated and complete information regarding the following events will be obtained via

National Travel Secretary Harry SUMMERTON (travelipaca or harlorsympaticoca) and

National Travel Secretary Assistant Guy BABIN (guybabinsympaticoca)

or by contacting your regional Travel Officer

ldquoThe world is a

book and those

who do not

travel only read

one pagerdquo

International Executive Meetings and Friendship weeks

September 20 - 25 2011 IEC Conference - IPA Romania More info at wwwiparomaniaro

September 4ndash 9 2012 World Conference - IPA Israel Friendship week to follow September 9 - 15 2012

with visits to Jerusalem Tel Aviv Dead See and Sea of Galilee

More info at wwwipa-israelorg

IPA - International Youth Gathering 2011 Ireland

The theme of the 2011 event is Green Country Green environment

July 24th - August 7th 2011 wwwipairelandie

Future IYG venues

2012 - IPA Czech Republic - more info to follow

2013 - IPA Switzerland - more info to follow

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Please share your copy of the IPA Canada newslet-

ter with other friends and members of Law En-

forcement Agencies

Membership forms can be filled out through

the national website of IPA Canada at wwwipaca

Membership dues are only $3000 per year

Please forward any submissions for the next IPA Canada newsletter

before January 15 2011 in MS Word format to the editor

vpwestipaca

Till next and enjoy Servo Per Amikeco

Barry Bos

Page 11: International Police Association - The Pointsman NAT. Newsletter Fall Edition 2010.pdf · farrow68@sympatico.ca REGION SIXTEEN President: Frank YAKIMCHUK 1209 Terence Bay Road

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

P A G E 1 1

Come Join IPA Canada in celebrating itrsquos 50th Anniversary

June 4mdashJune 13 2011

IPA Canada is proud to offer you the opportunity to visit all that Ontario has to offer

We are inviting you to a 10-day tour which includes visits to London (home of our founder) experience dinner

overlooking the natural beauty of Niagara Falls and see the sites of Toronto (the capital city of Ontario)

All these sights and more along with the warm hospitality of Canada awaits you

The tour begins on Saturday June 4 2011 following the IPA Canada AGM in London ON and concludes on

Tuesday June 14 2011 in Toronto ON

The cost for this all inclusive tour is only

$1900 CAD per person based on double occupancy or $2400 CAD per person single occupancy

The tour is only open to the first 54 people who register

We hope to see you there

For further information and registration forms contact

Larry Sheppard

179 Great Oak Trail

Binbrook Ontario L0R 1C0

Ph 1 (289) 286 0141

Email cop300mountaincablenet

Day 1 Saturday June 4

Our guests will be greeted at the airport and transported to the Hilton Hotel in London ON where registration will continue

throughout the day In the evening we attend dinner and closing reception of the IPA Canada Annual General Meeting and

the start of the IPA Canada 50th Anniversary Celebrations It is an opportunity to mix with the IPA Canada delegates and

fellow tour guests

Day 2 Sunday June 5

Morning free early afternoon a tour of the London Police Station Dinner will be a barbeque at the London Police Associa-

tion Evening free

Day 3 Monday June 6

We board a bus for a drive and tour of the Ontario Police College where lunch will be served Drive and shop at St Jacobs

and Elmira (Mennonite Country) Dinner will be served at the Waterloo Police Association Hall

Day 4 Tuesday June 7

We depart at 1000 am aboard a double decker bus for a tour of London Tour of the Labattrsquos Brewery with lunch included

Dinner served at a local establishment

Day 5 Wednesday June 8

We board the bus and head for Niagara Falls En route we stop at Hernder Estates Wineries for lunch and a wine tour

At 200 PM we arrive at the Oakes hotel overlooking Niagara Falls Diner is served at the Skylon Tower overlooking the

Niagara Falls The evening is free to do as you please

Day 6 Thursday June 9

At 930 AM we board a double decker bus for Niagara-onndashthe-Lake for some walking and shopping At noon you will return back to the hotel The rest of the day is free You will be given lunch money and a coupon book (This coupon book includes

free transportation around Niagara Falls and free or discounted entrance to many of the attractions that Niagara Falls has to

offer) At 530 PM we must be back at the hotel to board the bus to go for dinner at Bettyrsquos restaurant

Day 7 Friday June 10

This will be a free day to explore more of Niagara Falls using your coupon book or just relax We have to be back at the hotel

and on the bus at 530 PM to go to the famous ―Oh Canada Eh show We should return to the hotel by 10 PM

Day 8 Saturday June 11

Today we board the bus and head for Toronto At 11 AM we visit the Halton Railway exhibit and have a barbeque lunch We

arrive at the Novotel Hotel in downtown Toronto at approx 230 PM Dinner will be on your own with numerous restau-

rants in the area (You will be given dinner money)

Day 9 Sunday June 12

We leave the hotel to board the bus to Midland and take a boat cruise with lunch included Visit an authentic 17th Century

Jesuit Missionary settlement and martyr shrine Return to Toronto for dinner and evening on your own

Day 10 Monday June 13

See some of the sights of Toronto (CN Tower Hockey Hall of Fame Royal Ontario Museum etc)

Closing Gala Dinner at the hotel

Day 11 Tuesday June 14

Departures we hope you have enjoyed your visit to Canada and will come back very soon We have vouchers available to

you you can use for transport from the hotel to the Toronto International Airport If anyone wishes to extend their stay the

hotel has rooms available (These rooms must be booked at time of registration)

IPA CANADA 50th ANNIVERSARY Tour ITINARARY

P A G E 1 2

More China adventures by Brian N COX V O L 2 0 1 0 4

In Beijing and Shanghai you will see foreigners every-

where but here in Chongqing I would estimate that 95

of the time I leave our condo I never see another for-

eigner (Naturally I have got used to people staring at

me) Although there are many more Americans Brits

and probably Aussies than Canadians here coinciden-

tally the last four of the last five foreigners I ran into

here in Chongqing were Canadians Three were expats

living here and one was visiting his daughter who worked

in China I was sitting on a bench in a shopping area

while Gong Pei bargained in a nearby store when the

man visiting his daughter sat beside me It turned out he

was from Regina and two RCMP members were his best

friends Bill Logan and Tom Light I not only knew both

of them Tom Light was my boss when I was on Winni-

peg Drug Squad Talk about a small world Unfortu-

nately Bill Logan has passed away and Tom Light had a

serious stroke and has been confined to a wheelchair for

the past two years I was very surprised about Tom as

he always seemed to be a fit and healthy individual and never looked overweight when I knew him Apparently

the stroke occurred while he was out hunting with the

visitor from Regina that I was talking to I am only pro-

viding this detail because I know a lot of people reading

China Adventures are ex-RCMP and new both Logan

and Light

Apparently the biggest group of buyers of high-end

houses in London England are mainland Chinese Unlike

the wealthy groups that preceded them the Russians and

Saudis the Chinese are not buying the houses to live in

but as an investment they prefer to remain living in

China According to the New York Times London real

estate companies are desperate to hire Mandarin speak-

ing employees

I saw some beautiful SpringFall jackets on sale here for

$15 about $100 cheaper than they would cost in Can-

ada but unfortunately I am too big and fat to buy

clothes in Chongqing Due to the large number of for-

eigners living in Beijing and Shanghai (about 140000 in

each of these cities I have been told) large size clothes

should be no problem to find Here they are very rare

One of the many things I will miss about China is the

service I didnrsquot realize how poor service was in Canada

until I had something to compare it to A restaurant that

would have five waiterswaitresses in Canada would have

fifteen to twenty here Instead of the four or five em-

ployees on each floor of a Canadian department store

all disguised in street clothes so you donrsquot know they

work there in Chongqing there would be at least one-

hundred employees on every floor all wearing uniforms

If you need something from a nearby store or restaurant

you just phone them and they will deliver it to your door

at no charge God Irsquom going to miss this

The other day when we were downtown there was a

small anti-Japanese rally protesting the seizure of a Chi-

nese fishing boat and the imprisonment of its captain by the Japanese near a group of islands claimed by both

countries

The government in Beijing is on television every day protesting

this action by the Japanese and promising ―dire consequences

if the captain is not released Today there was a big rally in

Jeifangbei with flags waving and choirs singing a song bout re-

leasing the captain Gong Pei says many people are calling for

war upon Japan Anti-Japanese feelings are very strong here in

China as the atrocities committed by the Japanese during

WW2 are still front and centre in their minds Ironically

young Japanese know nothing about this because Japanese war

crimes have been removed from Japanese history books I

realize that the USA is an ally of Japan but I think that China

has no fear of the American military whatsoever I canrsquot be

sure but I suspect both governments will keep things in per-

spective China and Japan are important trading partners now

in fact China is Japanrsquos second biggest trading partner

Chinarsquos transition from an agricultural society to an urban

society is progressing at an astounding pace An article in the

Globe amp Mail recently said that China now has sixty cities with

populations over one million but by 2025 there will be 220 cities with populations exceeding one million Currently

Chinarsquos urban population is 633 million but by 2030 the urban

population will be one billion When this happens who is

going to be growing the food for 13 billion plus people To

be classified as a medium-size city in China the population

must exceed seven million By this standard there would be

very few medium size cities in the US and Canada

Brian Cox

Chongqing China

briancoxvip163com

Brian Cox

Ret Cpl

RCMP

and a member

of Region 14

returned to

Canada

We look for-

ward (if possi-

ble) to hear

more about his

China Adven-

tureshellip

Time to meet Brian and Gong Pei

Liberation Square in Chongqing China

P A G E 1 3

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Thousands of peace and police officers from across Canada participated on Sunday September 26 2010 in Ottawa in the

annual ceremonies remembering those who have died in the line of duty

Thousands of police and peace officers from across Canada gathered on Parliament Hill to honour seven fellow peace offi-

cers slain in the line of duty over the past year

The dayrsquos ceremony began at 9 am in a light drizzle as officers read aloud the names of each of the 771 police and peace

officers who have died on-duty over the years Six to eight officers a year have died in Canada over the last 23 years

The ceremony culminated in a march to Parliament Hill where they were greeted by dignitaries and the general public

In 1998 the federal government proclaimed the last Sunday in September as Police and Peace Officersrsquo National Memorial

Day

The names that will be added to the glass monuments of the Canadian Police Memorial Pavilion located behind Parliament

Hill include

RCMP Constable Chelsey Robinson died June 21 2010

OPP Constable Vu Pham died March 8 2010

Peel Regional Police Constable A James Ochakovsky died March 2 2010

RCMP Chief Superintendent Douglas E Coate died - January 16 2010

RCMP Sergeant Mark Gallagher died Jan 12 2010

Ottawa Police Constable I Eric Czapnik ndash Dec 29 2009

Leacutevis Police Service Constable Meacutelanie Roy died Sept 7 2009

Peace and police officers honoured in annual tribute in Ottawa

On Sunday September 13 2010 four fallen RCMP officers were added to the Cenotaph Honour Roll and Memorial Wall

during the RCMP National Memorial Service held at Depot Division in Regina

The four fallen officers were added to the 222 brave men and women who have served Canada as Royal Canadian Mounted

Police since 1876 Commissioner William JS Elliot said during the event It is my hope that the family and friends of our

fallen comrades will find some solace in the knowledge that their loved ones sacrifices will always be remembered by their

extended RCMP family

We are mindful of the tragic death of Constable Michael Potvin who lost his life while on duty in Mayo Yukon on July 13

2010 Mike and his family remain in our thoughts and prayers Constable Potvinrsquos service and sacrifice will be officially recog-

nized at our 2011 National Memorial Service

Constable Norman Harry Atkins died on July 8 1995 when he was involved in a police car collision near Finnegans Hill New

Brunswick Constable Chelsey Alice Robinson died on June 21 2010 as the result of a two vehicle collision while on patrol in

Stony Plain Alberta Sergeant Mark Charles Gallagher and Chief Superintendent Douglas Edward Coates died as a result of a

massive earthquake in January 2010 while serving on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti

The Memorial Service was attended by those close to the fallen members and Canadian leaders veterans cadets and RCMP

from across Canada The Depot has been the location of the annual Memorial Service since the mid-1930s

RCMP honour fallen members at National Memorial Service

at Depot Division in Regina

P A G E 1 4

Shoulder flash

Sri Lanka Police

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

There were 3500

- 4000 wild

elephants on the

islandhelliphellip

IPA - SRI LANKA

FRIENDSHIP WEEK

15-25 AUGUST 2010 George and Mary Frid long time IPA members with two Mount

Hope friends started our adventure August 5th flying ETIHAD

Airways from Pearson for a fourteen hour flight to Abu Dhabi in

the United Arab Emirates

Arrived at 800 pm the following day driven to the recently opened

five star Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Hotel Spent three days touring a

visit to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque sixth largest in the world

opened during Ramadan in 2007 The Mosque was built at a cost

of 2 billion USD and is still being added to Can accommodate

41000 worshippers at one time contains the worlds largest chan-

delier at 9 tonnes and carpet woven in Iran over two years at a cost

of 2 million USD Mary was obliged to wear a provided freshly

laundered abaya and the men a dishdada (long cotton garment) no

shoes Went on a desert sand dune bashing harrowing ride in jeep

type vehicles ending at a camel farm and oasis for dinner and belly

dancing entertainment

On the 9th driven to Dubai where we stayed at the Fairmont in the centre of the City Took bus tours shopped in the

souks sailed on an Arab dhow and the final of the fourth day had to forego a pass to the worlds tallest building for an

invitation to have drinks in the lounge of Burj Al Arab reputed to be the only seven star hotel in the world Entry is by

pre registration no sight seers The drink menu included a vintage cognac sprinkled with gold dust at $2000 Cdn per

drink so we opted for Beefeater gin amp tonic at $300 Cdn for four drinks

On the 13th flew from Abu Dhabi for a four hour flight to Colombo Sri Lanka where we were met by IPA reps driven

to the Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel registered and received a gift package of two different monogrammed golf shirts can-

vas shoulder bag and boxes of tea for each person Eighty-one registrants from Australia Canada Great Britain Swit-

zerland Germany Luxembourg Hungary Italy Hong Kong Portugal and Slovakia

During the eleven day trip stayed at eight high end hotels served three meals daily several cocktail receptions and after-

noon teas There were two exceptional dinners of note The first was in Colombo at the Senior Police Officers Mess a large villa type complex heavily guarded by police personnel because of the recent Tamil conflict The national police

band was in attendance male dancers in traditional island dress female dancers in beautiful coloured attire all serving

police officers of which there are 80000 on the island of 19 million predominantly Hindus and Buddhists with about 13

Tamils originally brought from India to work the tea plantations

The second held on the 22nd at the Hotel Cinnamon Grand where the honoured guest was the Inspector General of

Police (chief or commissioner) A representative from each country was selected to sit at the head table and were pre-

sented with a jewel type box containing a beautiful anodized brass and chrome finished oblong plaque embossed in col-

ours with the Sri Lanka and police flags crests and suitable inscriptions obviously manufactured at considerable expense

During the cross island tour traveled in two new highway cruiser buses plus two mini buses for luggage and supplies

Escorted the entire trip by a police superintendent and a cruiser vehicle with three police officers Approaching every

town met by police vehicles including motorcycle with two officers on a solo machine The escorts were necessary to

get through towns crammed with trucks busses and motorized rickshaws by the hundreds and protection from mili-

tant Tamils not entirely subdued In the cities and towns near former Tamil enclaves there is a military presence with

sand bagged bunkers at all key points and several check points on roadways

The tour included visit to an elephant sanctuary two game preserves with elephants water buffalo leopards mongoose

etc Hindu and Buddhist temples and a three hour long Hindu parade pageant of drum bands all in traditional dress and

65 adorned elephants There were many other sites too numerous to mention

Of interest there are 3500-4000 wild elephants on the island and on average 100 persons are killed by the beasts annu-

ally And 100 species of snakes of which four are venomous on average 600 persons die annually from snake bite

In summary the Sri Lanka IPA Police and Justice Ministry are to be commended for their effort in providing what was to

us a most outstanding friendship gathering I questioned one host how the IPA could provide so much in the way of

hotels meals numerous gifts etc at such an economical price and was informed it was highly subsidized by banks and

business firms

August 15 2010

Welcome Dinner in the Senior Police Officers

Mess in Colombo Sri Lanka

Dancers and members of the band are all serving

police officers

P A G E 1 5

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

The final day ended after noon lunch and we were destined for a two hour drive to Colombo where we would shop and

lounge around a hotel lobby until a late evening ride to the airport for a 430 am flight The superintendent with our tour

and his wife a retired nurse learning of our plight invited our four to their home for dinner which we accepted met their

family and enjoyed immensely their hospitality Later the superintendent donned his uniform and we were driven to the

airport in a mini bus and he cleared the way through police check points and detailed an inspector at the airport to steer us

through the throngs of people

The Sri Lanka IPA gathering was far beyond our expectations and the standard set will be difficult for others to follow A

most memorable adventure

August 22 2010 - Hotel

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Dinner hosted by

IPA Dr Mahinda Balasuriya

Inspector General for the

80000 member Sri Lanka

Police presenting a beautiful

engraved metal plaque to

Georg Frid representing

IPA Canada

Nouvelles de la reacutegion 15 News from Region 15

LE CLUB ROTARY ET LrsquoIPA

MONTEacuteREacuteGIE FONT DES

HEUREUX Crsquoest agrave la demande du membre ami Robert Bou-

langer Gouverneur du Club Rotary

International district 7790 que bureau de direc-

tion a formuleacute une recommendation agrave lrsquoeffet que

soit remis un don de cet organisme au Service

des incendies de Cowansville pour lrsquoachat drsquoun

deacutefibrillateur cardiaque

Le 20 juin dernier Roger Lecours chef des opeacuterations du

SSIC a reccedilu le chegraveque de 3000 $ des mains de Robert Bou-

langer et de Reba Lovrien preacutesidente du Fellowship

Veacutehicules reacutecreacuteatifs du Club Rotary (Newport Oregon) en

preacutesence de Christian Parent vice-preacutesident et Denis

Bourcier secreacutetaire de lrsquoIPA Monteacutereacutegie

Et le 4 octobre avait lieu une journeacutee portes ouvertes du

Service drsquoincendie de Cowansville ougrave fut preacutesenteacute au grand

public le deacutefibrillateur installeacute dans lrsquouniteacute drsquourgence Plu-sieurs membres du bureau de direction assistegraverent agrave lrsquoeacuteveacutene-

ment

Ce don est ducirc agrave lrsquoinitiative de Denis Bourcier secreacutetaire de

lrsquoIPA Monteacutereacutegie et ex-conseiller municipal et reacutesident de

Cowansville

THE ROTARY CLUB AND IPA RE-

GION 15 GOODWILL PARTNERS

At the request of Robert Boulanger Rotary Club

International Governor District 7790 and Friend

of R15 its executives recommended that an avail-

able donation from the Rotary be granted to the

Cowansville Fire department to equip their emer-

gency unit with a cardiac defibrillator

On June 20 Roger Lecours Chief operating officer

at the SSIC received the $3000 cheque from Robert Bou-

langer and Reba Lovrien President Fellowship Recreation

Vehicles Rotary International (Newport Oregon) whilst

attending the Rotaryrsquos international convention held in

Montreal Vice President Christian Parent and Secretary

Denis Bourcier attended the event

On October 4 the Cowansville Fire Department held an

open house event and introduced the defibrillator to the

general public Many members of IPA Region 15 Executive

bureau were in attendance

This donation was made possible thanks to Denis Bourcier

R15 Secretary and former Cowansville City councillor

IPA

Monteacutereacutegie

P A G E 1 6

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

REGION 15 GOLF TOURNEMENT

On September 13th some 28 golfers were ready for the

outing in spite of a cloudy sky and enjoyed great golfing

at Candiac Golf Club Later on 24 guests joined them

and were treated to a delicious BBQ Raymond Malboeuf succeeded in putting his golf ball closest

to the hole and was awarded the SGB trophy

All attendees went home with a souvenir thanks to generous

sponsors

Congratulations to the organizer of the event Jean-Louis

Cabana

LA JOURNEacuteE DE GOLF Le 13 septembre quelque 28 golfeurs ont braveacute la tempera-

ture incertaine et 24 inviteacutes se sont joints agrave eux pour

deacuteguster un succulent BBQ en soireacutee Ray-

mond Malboeuf srsquoest meacuteriteacute un tropheacutee SGB pour la balle la

plus pregraves du trou

Tous sont partis avec un souvenir offert par de geacuteneacutereux

commanditaires

Bravo agrave lrsquoorganisateur Jean-Louis Cabana

DERNIEgraveRE HEURE - jeudi dernier le souper du preacutesident

Nadeau fut un eacutenorme succegraves 45 personnes se sont bien

amuseacutees et le confeacuterencier ex-GRC Yvon Thibault fut passion-

nant avec son reacutecit du Chacircteau de Bauharnois et la petite histoire

du Queacutebec Un livre agrave se procurer sans faute et un eacuteveacutenement agrave

renouveler

Noubliez pas notre rencontre mensuel 5 7 ce jeudi 28 oc-

tobre chez CARMINE Place Portobello agrave Brossard Possibiliteacute

dobtenir votre timbre 2011 sur place

ASSEMBLEacuteE ANNUELLE le 25 novembre chez Barbies preacutedeacute-

ceacutee dun 5 7 Noubliez pas dapporter votre passeport Pos-

sibiliteacute dacqueacuterir votre timbre 2011 sur place SVP confirmer

votre preacutesence aupregraves du secreacutetaire Denis

Bourcier jdbovideotronca

PARTY DE NOEumlL le vendredi 3 deacutecembre 18h chez Oeuf

Xceptionnel au 130 St-Pierre agrave Saint-Constant (Reacuteservations

requises aupregraves de Christian Parent

parentchristiansympaticoca

VISITE DU PREacuteSIDENT NATIONAL LARRY SHEPPARD Sou-

per en sa compagnie et son eacutepouse le 11 deacutecembre agrave 18h agrave la

Casa Grecque 8245 boul Taschereau Vous ecirctes cordialement

inviteacutes agrave vous joindre agrave nous SVP confirmer votre preacutesence

aupregraves de Denis Nadeau denisnadohotmailcom

The First PRESIDENTS DINNER on Thursday Oct 21 2010

was a huge success with 45 members and friends attending

the event Former RCMP officer and author Yvon Thibault

unravelled the story that led him to writing Le Chacircteau de

Bauharnois a love story between a Frenchman and an English-

woman set in the 1837-38 Rebellion in Quebec A must read

book

HAPPY HOUR October 29 at CARMINE Place Portobello agrave

Brossard Your 2011 stamps will be available

AGM November 25 at Barbies preceded by a Happy Hour

Dont forget your passport Elections will take place and your

2011 stamps will be available Please confirm your attend-

ing with Secretary Denis Bourcier jdbovideotronca

CHRISTMAS PARTY Friday December 3rd at 600 PM at the

popular venue Oeuf Xceptionnel 130 St-Pierre St in St Con-

stant Entertainment and dancing with Bob Roberges music

Region 8 President (Reservation mandatory Please con-

tact Christian Parent parentchristiansympaticoca)

NATIONAL PRESIDENT LARRY SHEPPARDS VISIT Come

and join us for dinner with Larry and wife on December 11th

at 600 PM at Casa Grecque 8245 Taschereau Boulevard in

Brossard Please confirm your attending with Denis Nadeau

denisnadohotmailcom

P A G E 1 7 V O L 2 0 1 0 4

International Police Association

International Photography Competition 2011

Hosted by the Israel Section on behalf of the

International Cultural Commission of the International Police Association

GENERAL CATEGORY FOR AWARDS

Open Category a) Any photographic subject or topic

Subject Category b) Police at work

A prize of CHF400 will be awarded to the overall winner CHF300 will be given to the winner of each Category with sec-

ond and third placing awards

SELECTORS Teaching staff of the Hadassah College of Photography in Jerusalem

CALENDAR Last Date for Entries 02 June 2011

Selection 12 June 2011

Notification Sent by 16 July 2011

First Showing 37th IEC Conference in Romania A total of 50 images will be selected and will be

sent to Romania for mounting and hanging for an International Exhibition The pho-

tographs will be offered to other sections for holding a similar exhibition Each sec-

tion will have a DVD with the best 50 images

R U L E S

1) The competition is open to all members of the International Police Association

2) There will be no limit on the number of images per person

3) Prizes will be awarded as stated and presented at the 37th IEC meeting in Romania

4) Photographs are to be Forwarded on computer disc with a non-compressed file size of at least 2 megapixels that

will allow for a 20x30 cm (8x12 inches) print to be printed from the disc Included will be the name and address of the au-

thor title of the photograph and a brief description of the image

The discs will not be returned to senders

5) Entries are to be posted to

Dr Eran Israel

IPA ISRAEL

Sherit Israel st 37

Tel Aviv 68165

ISRAEL

Notification that the entry has been posted is to be e-mailed to Eran Israel Ieran012netil

6) Copyright

The right to reproduce photographic images for International Police Association purposes is assumed

The selectorsrsquo decision is final and no correspondence will entered into by the International Police Association

Whilst the International Police Association will exercise care in the handling of entries it regrets that it can accept no re-

sponsibility for loss or damage however caused

Submission of entries implies acceptance of these Rules

P A G E 1 8

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

IPA Canada

IYG

Infohellip

From 19 - 22 May Mai 2011

Please visit wwwipalu for all information and registrationBulletin drsquo in-

scription (before December 31 2010 avant 31Decembre 2010

International

IPA Luxembourg 50th Anniversary 50e Anniversaire

IPA LUXEMBOURG

84 Rue Adolphe Fisher

L - 1521 Luxembourg

The 2011 IYG will be hosted by IPA Ireland from July 24 - August 7 2011

16mdash17 years old and children grandchildren of an IPA member can apply

More info on wwwipairelandie and read additional info below regarding

IPA Canada selection process

International Police Association

Canadian Section

September 19 2010

Fellow Members

In 2011 the IPA International Youth Gathering will be held in Ireland A detailed explanation of the process to choose the

representatives from IPA Canada can be found in Appendix ―M of the IPA Canada Constitution It is summarized as fol-

lows

Please fill out the ―Application Form and send a copy of it along with a 500 word essay outlining why the applicant feels at-

tendance at the IYG would be beneficial to himher

(This essay will be written by the applicant) All of these documents are to be submitted along with a covering letter with

proof of the IPA membership of the applicantrsquos parent or grandparent and details of the parentrsquos or grandparentrsquos IPA in-

volvement

These documents will be sent to the Secretary General of IPA Canada

(10 Goodwood Road Brampton ON L6S 1C5) no later than midnight of December 31 2010

If more than two applicants are received then all application forms will be copied and forwarded to the selection committee

which will be comprised of the three National Vice Presidents

Selection criteria will include

(a) Age of the applicant

(b) Content and style of the essay submitted

(c) Length of the IPA service and dedication of the applicants parent or grandparent

(d) Applicants who have applied in the past and not been chosen or those who have not attended an IYG previously

Each successful applicant will receive a $10000 grant from IPA Canada and IPA Canada reserves the right to refuse applica-

tions if the selection committee feels the applicant is not a suitable candidate to represent Canada

If you have any further questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me

In Friendship

Marv Southcott

Secretary General

IPA Canada

IPA Ireland

13 Iona Drive

Glasnevin Dublin 9

Ireland

IPA Ireland hosting the 2011 Intern Youth Gathering

IPA Canada Travel Information

P A G E 1 9

Friendship weeks and Anniversaries

IPA Austria Region Carinthia Nassfeld Skiweek 2011 January 29 - Febr 5

httpwwwipaatphp-localcmszeigphp

titel=ipaehtm

IPA USA Texas 3rd Texas Friendship Cruise February 27 - March 6 2011

httpwwwipatexascomregistratonhtm

IPA New Zealand Friendship Week April 5 - 14 2011 httpwwwipaorgnzeventsindexhtm

IPA Slovenia celebrates itrsquos 20th Anniversary 21 - 24 April 2011

IPA Luxembourg celebrates itrsquos 50th Anniversary May 19 - 22 2011 httpwwwipaluv2

IPA Canada AGM 2011 London ON June 2 - 4 2011

IPA Canada 50th Anniversary and Friendship Week Tour Ontario June 4mdash13 2011

email secretaryipaca more info in this issue

IPA Scotland Ayrshire Branch 25th Anniversary and Friendship Week August 6 - 13 2011

Contact Jim NISBET jimaripaskycom http

wwwipascotlandnet

IPA USA Region 12 Friendship Cruise Oct 1mdash8 2011 region12ipa-usaorg

IPA USA NEC NDC meeting in Region 25 Metro Phoenix Arizona October 15 - 18 2011

httpwwwipa-usaorgeventshtml

Updated and complete information regarding the following events will be obtained via

National Travel Secretary Harry SUMMERTON (travelipaca or harlorsympaticoca) and

National Travel Secretary Assistant Guy BABIN (guybabinsympaticoca)

or by contacting your regional Travel Officer

ldquoThe world is a

book and those

who do not

travel only read

one pagerdquo

International Executive Meetings and Friendship weeks

September 20 - 25 2011 IEC Conference - IPA Romania More info at wwwiparomaniaro

September 4ndash 9 2012 World Conference - IPA Israel Friendship week to follow September 9 - 15 2012

with visits to Jerusalem Tel Aviv Dead See and Sea of Galilee

More info at wwwipa-israelorg

IPA - International Youth Gathering 2011 Ireland

The theme of the 2011 event is Green Country Green environment

July 24th - August 7th 2011 wwwipairelandie

Future IYG venues

2012 - IPA Czech Republic - more info to follow

2013 - IPA Switzerland - more info to follow

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Please share your copy of the IPA Canada newslet-

ter with other friends and members of Law En-

forcement Agencies

Membership forms can be filled out through

the national website of IPA Canada at wwwipaca

Membership dues are only $3000 per year

Please forward any submissions for the next IPA Canada newsletter

before January 15 2011 in MS Word format to the editor

vpwestipaca

Till next and enjoy Servo Per Amikeco

Barry Bos

Page 12: International Police Association - The Pointsman NAT. Newsletter Fall Edition 2010.pdf · farrow68@sympatico.ca REGION SIXTEEN President: Frank YAKIMCHUK 1209 Terence Bay Road

P A G E 1 2

More China adventures by Brian N COX V O L 2 0 1 0 4

In Beijing and Shanghai you will see foreigners every-

where but here in Chongqing I would estimate that 95

of the time I leave our condo I never see another for-

eigner (Naturally I have got used to people staring at

me) Although there are many more Americans Brits

and probably Aussies than Canadians here coinciden-

tally the last four of the last five foreigners I ran into

here in Chongqing were Canadians Three were expats

living here and one was visiting his daughter who worked

in China I was sitting on a bench in a shopping area

while Gong Pei bargained in a nearby store when the

man visiting his daughter sat beside me It turned out he

was from Regina and two RCMP members were his best

friends Bill Logan and Tom Light I not only knew both

of them Tom Light was my boss when I was on Winni-

peg Drug Squad Talk about a small world Unfortu-

nately Bill Logan has passed away and Tom Light had a

serious stroke and has been confined to a wheelchair for

the past two years I was very surprised about Tom as

he always seemed to be a fit and healthy individual and never looked overweight when I knew him Apparently

the stroke occurred while he was out hunting with the

visitor from Regina that I was talking to I am only pro-

viding this detail because I know a lot of people reading

China Adventures are ex-RCMP and new both Logan

and Light

Apparently the biggest group of buyers of high-end

houses in London England are mainland Chinese Unlike

the wealthy groups that preceded them the Russians and

Saudis the Chinese are not buying the houses to live in

but as an investment they prefer to remain living in

China According to the New York Times London real

estate companies are desperate to hire Mandarin speak-

ing employees

I saw some beautiful SpringFall jackets on sale here for

$15 about $100 cheaper than they would cost in Can-

ada but unfortunately I am too big and fat to buy

clothes in Chongqing Due to the large number of for-

eigners living in Beijing and Shanghai (about 140000 in

each of these cities I have been told) large size clothes

should be no problem to find Here they are very rare

One of the many things I will miss about China is the

service I didnrsquot realize how poor service was in Canada

until I had something to compare it to A restaurant that

would have five waiterswaitresses in Canada would have

fifteen to twenty here Instead of the four or five em-

ployees on each floor of a Canadian department store

all disguised in street clothes so you donrsquot know they

work there in Chongqing there would be at least one-

hundred employees on every floor all wearing uniforms

If you need something from a nearby store or restaurant

you just phone them and they will deliver it to your door

at no charge God Irsquom going to miss this

The other day when we were downtown there was a

small anti-Japanese rally protesting the seizure of a Chi-

nese fishing boat and the imprisonment of its captain by the Japanese near a group of islands claimed by both

countries

The government in Beijing is on television every day protesting

this action by the Japanese and promising ―dire consequences

if the captain is not released Today there was a big rally in

Jeifangbei with flags waving and choirs singing a song bout re-

leasing the captain Gong Pei says many people are calling for

war upon Japan Anti-Japanese feelings are very strong here in

China as the atrocities committed by the Japanese during

WW2 are still front and centre in their minds Ironically

young Japanese know nothing about this because Japanese war

crimes have been removed from Japanese history books I

realize that the USA is an ally of Japan but I think that China

has no fear of the American military whatsoever I canrsquot be

sure but I suspect both governments will keep things in per-

spective China and Japan are important trading partners now

in fact China is Japanrsquos second biggest trading partner

Chinarsquos transition from an agricultural society to an urban

society is progressing at an astounding pace An article in the

Globe amp Mail recently said that China now has sixty cities with

populations over one million but by 2025 there will be 220 cities with populations exceeding one million Currently

Chinarsquos urban population is 633 million but by 2030 the urban

population will be one billion When this happens who is

going to be growing the food for 13 billion plus people To

be classified as a medium-size city in China the population

must exceed seven million By this standard there would be

very few medium size cities in the US and Canada

Brian Cox

Chongqing China

briancoxvip163com

Brian Cox

Ret Cpl

RCMP

and a member

of Region 14

returned to

Canada

We look for-

ward (if possi-

ble) to hear

more about his

China Adven-

tureshellip

Time to meet Brian and Gong Pei

Liberation Square in Chongqing China

P A G E 1 3

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Thousands of peace and police officers from across Canada participated on Sunday September 26 2010 in Ottawa in the

annual ceremonies remembering those who have died in the line of duty

Thousands of police and peace officers from across Canada gathered on Parliament Hill to honour seven fellow peace offi-

cers slain in the line of duty over the past year

The dayrsquos ceremony began at 9 am in a light drizzle as officers read aloud the names of each of the 771 police and peace

officers who have died on-duty over the years Six to eight officers a year have died in Canada over the last 23 years

The ceremony culminated in a march to Parliament Hill where they were greeted by dignitaries and the general public

In 1998 the federal government proclaimed the last Sunday in September as Police and Peace Officersrsquo National Memorial

Day

The names that will be added to the glass monuments of the Canadian Police Memorial Pavilion located behind Parliament

Hill include

RCMP Constable Chelsey Robinson died June 21 2010

OPP Constable Vu Pham died March 8 2010

Peel Regional Police Constable A James Ochakovsky died March 2 2010

RCMP Chief Superintendent Douglas E Coate died - January 16 2010

RCMP Sergeant Mark Gallagher died Jan 12 2010

Ottawa Police Constable I Eric Czapnik ndash Dec 29 2009

Leacutevis Police Service Constable Meacutelanie Roy died Sept 7 2009

Peace and police officers honoured in annual tribute in Ottawa

On Sunday September 13 2010 four fallen RCMP officers were added to the Cenotaph Honour Roll and Memorial Wall

during the RCMP National Memorial Service held at Depot Division in Regina

The four fallen officers were added to the 222 brave men and women who have served Canada as Royal Canadian Mounted

Police since 1876 Commissioner William JS Elliot said during the event It is my hope that the family and friends of our

fallen comrades will find some solace in the knowledge that their loved ones sacrifices will always be remembered by their

extended RCMP family

We are mindful of the tragic death of Constable Michael Potvin who lost his life while on duty in Mayo Yukon on July 13

2010 Mike and his family remain in our thoughts and prayers Constable Potvinrsquos service and sacrifice will be officially recog-

nized at our 2011 National Memorial Service

Constable Norman Harry Atkins died on July 8 1995 when he was involved in a police car collision near Finnegans Hill New

Brunswick Constable Chelsey Alice Robinson died on June 21 2010 as the result of a two vehicle collision while on patrol in

Stony Plain Alberta Sergeant Mark Charles Gallagher and Chief Superintendent Douglas Edward Coates died as a result of a

massive earthquake in January 2010 while serving on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti

The Memorial Service was attended by those close to the fallen members and Canadian leaders veterans cadets and RCMP

from across Canada The Depot has been the location of the annual Memorial Service since the mid-1930s

RCMP honour fallen members at National Memorial Service

at Depot Division in Regina

P A G E 1 4

Shoulder flash

Sri Lanka Police

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

There were 3500

- 4000 wild

elephants on the

islandhelliphellip

IPA - SRI LANKA

FRIENDSHIP WEEK

15-25 AUGUST 2010 George and Mary Frid long time IPA members with two Mount

Hope friends started our adventure August 5th flying ETIHAD

Airways from Pearson for a fourteen hour flight to Abu Dhabi in

the United Arab Emirates

Arrived at 800 pm the following day driven to the recently opened

five star Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Hotel Spent three days touring a

visit to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque sixth largest in the world

opened during Ramadan in 2007 The Mosque was built at a cost

of 2 billion USD and is still being added to Can accommodate

41000 worshippers at one time contains the worlds largest chan-

delier at 9 tonnes and carpet woven in Iran over two years at a cost

of 2 million USD Mary was obliged to wear a provided freshly

laundered abaya and the men a dishdada (long cotton garment) no

shoes Went on a desert sand dune bashing harrowing ride in jeep

type vehicles ending at a camel farm and oasis for dinner and belly

dancing entertainment

On the 9th driven to Dubai where we stayed at the Fairmont in the centre of the City Took bus tours shopped in the

souks sailed on an Arab dhow and the final of the fourth day had to forego a pass to the worlds tallest building for an

invitation to have drinks in the lounge of Burj Al Arab reputed to be the only seven star hotel in the world Entry is by

pre registration no sight seers The drink menu included a vintage cognac sprinkled with gold dust at $2000 Cdn per

drink so we opted for Beefeater gin amp tonic at $300 Cdn for four drinks

On the 13th flew from Abu Dhabi for a four hour flight to Colombo Sri Lanka where we were met by IPA reps driven

to the Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel registered and received a gift package of two different monogrammed golf shirts can-

vas shoulder bag and boxes of tea for each person Eighty-one registrants from Australia Canada Great Britain Swit-

zerland Germany Luxembourg Hungary Italy Hong Kong Portugal and Slovakia

During the eleven day trip stayed at eight high end hotels served three meals daily several cocktail receptions and after-

noon teas There were two exceptional dinners of note The first was in Colombo at the Senior Police Officers Mess a large villa type complex heavily guarded by police personnel because of the recent Tamil conflict The national police

band was in attendance male dancers in traditional island dress female dancers in beautiful coloured attire all serving

police officers of which there are 80000 on the island of 19 million predominantly Hindus and Buddhists with about 13

Tamils originally brought from India to work the tea plantations

The second held on the 22nd at the Hotel Cinnamon Grand where the honoured guest was the Inspector General of

Police (chief or commissioner) A representative from each country was selected to sit at the head table and were pre-

sented with a jewel type box containing a beautiful anodized brass and chrome finished oblong plaque embossed in col-

ours with the Sri Lanka and police flags crests and suitable inscriptions obviously manufactured at considerable expense

During the cross island tour traveled in two new highway cruiser buses plus two mini buses for luggage and supplies

Escorted the entire trip by a police superintendent and a cruiser vehicle with three police officers Approaching every

town met by police vehicles including motorcycle with two officers on a solo machine The escorts were necessary to

get through towns crammed with trucks busses and motorized rickshaws by the hundreds and protection from mili-

tant Tamils not entirely subdued In the cities and towns near former Tamil enclaves there is a military presence with

sand bagged bunkers at all key points and several check points on roadways

The tour included visit to an elephant sanctuary two game preserves with elephants water buffalo leopards mongoose

etc Hindu and Buddhist temples and a three hour long Hindu parade pageant of drum bands all in traditional dress and

65 adorned elephants There were many other sites too numerous to mention

Of interest there are 3500-4000 wild elephants on the island and on average 100 persons are killed by the beasts annu-

ally And 100 species of snakes of which four are venomous on average 600 persons die annually from snake bite

In summary the Sri Lanka IPA Police and Justice Ministry are to be commended for their effort in providing what was to

us a most outstanding friendship gathering I questioned one host how the IPA could provide so much in the way of

hotels meals numerous gifts etc at such an economical price and was informed it was highly subsidized by banks and

business firms

August 15 2010

Welcome Dinner in the Senior Police Officers

Mess in Colombo Sri Lanka

Dancers and members of the band are all serving

police officers

P A G E 1 5

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

The final day ended after noon lunch and we were destined for a two hour drive to Colombo where we would shop and

lounge around a hotel lobby until a late evening ride to the airport for a 430 am flight The superintendent with our tour

and his wife a retired nurse learning of our plight invited our four to their home for dinner which we accepted met their

family and enjoyed immensely their hospitality Later the superintendent donned his uniform and we were driven to the

airport in a mini bus and he cleared the way through police check points and detailed an inspector at the airport to steer us

through the throngs of people

The Sri Lanka IPA gathering was far beyond our expectations and the standard set will be difficult for others to follow A

most memorable adventure

August 22 2010 - Hotel

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Dinner hosted by

IPA Dr Mahinda Balasuriya

Inspector General for the

80000 member Sri Lanka

Police presenting a beautiful

engraved metal plaque to

Georg Frid representing

IPA Canada

Nouvelles de la reacutegion 15 News from Region 15

LE CLUB ROTARY ET LrsquoIPA

MONTEacuteREacuteGIE FONT DES

HEUREUX Crsquoest agrave la demande du membre ami Robert Bou-

langer Gouverneur du Club Rotary

International district 7790 que bureau de direc-

tion a formuleacute une recommendation agrave lrsquoeffet que

soit remis un don de cet organisme au Service

des incendies de Cowansville pour lrsquoachat drsquoun

deacutefibrillateur cardiaque

Le 20 juin dernier Roger Lecours chef des opeacuterations du

SSIC a reccedilu le chegraveque de 3000 $ des mains de Robert Bou-

langer et de Reba Lovrien preacutesidente du Fellowship

Veacutehicules reacutecreacuteatifs du Club Rotary (Newport Oregon) en

preacutesence de Christian Parent vice-preacutesident et Denis

Bourcier secreacutetaire de lrsquoIPA Monteacutereacutegie

Et le 4 octobre avait lieu une journeacutee portes ouvertes du

Service drsquoincendie de Cowansville ougrave fut preacutesenteacute au grand

public le deacutefibrillateur installeacute dans lrsquouniteacute drsquourgence Plu-sieurs membres du bureau de direction assistegraverent agrave lrsquoeacuteveacutene-

ment

Ce don est ducirc agrave lrsquoinitiative de Denis Bourcier secreacutetaire de

lrsquoIPA Monteacutereacutegie et ex-conseiller municipal et reacutesident de

Cowansville

THE ROTARY CLUB AND IPA RE-

GION 15 GOODWILL PARTNERS

At the request of Robert Boulanger Rotary Club

International Governor District 7790 and Friend

of R15 its executives recommended that an avail-

able donation from the Rotary be granted to the

Cowansville Fire department to equip their emer-

gency unit with a cardiac defibrillator

On June 20 Roger Lecours Chief operating officer

at the SSIC received the $3000 cheque from Robert Bou-

langer and Reba Lovrien President Fellowship Recreation

Vehicles Rotary International (Newport Oregon) whilst

attending the Rotaryrsquos international convention held in

Montreal Vice President Christian Parent and Secretary

Denis Bourcier attended the event

On October 4 the Cowansville Fire Department held an

open house event and introduced the defibrillator to the

general public Many members of IPA Region 15 Executive

bureau were in attendance

This donation was made possible thanks to Denis Bourcier

R15 Secretary and former Cowansville City councillor

IPA

Monteacutereacutegie

P A G E 1 6

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

REGION 15 GOLF TOURNEMENT

On September 13th some 28 golfers were ready for the

outing in spite of a cloudy sky and enjoyed great golfing

at Candiac Golf Club Later on 24 guests joined them

and were treated to a delicious BBQ Raymond Malboeuf succeeded in putting his golf ball closest

to the hole and was awarded the SGB trophy

All attendees went home with a souvenir thanks to generous

sponsors

Congratulations to the organizer of the event Jean-Louis

Cabana

LA JOURNEacuteE DE GOLF Le 13 septembre quelque 28 golfeurs ont braveacute la tempera-

ture incertaine et 24 inviteacutes se sont joints agrave eux pour

deacuteguster un succulent BBQ en soireacutee Ray-

mond Malboeuf srsquoest meacuteriteacute un tropheacutee SGB pour la balle la

plus pregraves du trou

Tous sont partis avec un souvenir offert par de geacuteneacutereux

commanditaires

Bravo agrave lrsquoorganisateur Jean-Louis Cabana

DERNIEgraveRE HEURE - jeudi dernier le souper du preacutesident

Nadeau fut un eacutenorme succegraves 45 personnes se sont bien

amuseacutees et le confeacuterencier ex-GRC Yvon Thibault fut passion-

nant avec son reacutecit du Chacircteau de Bauharnois et la petite histoire

du Queacutebec Un livre agrave se procurer sans faute et un eacuteveacutenement agrave

renouveler

Noubliez pas notre rencontre mensuel 5 7 ce jeudi 28 oc-

tobre chez CARMINE Place Portobello agrave Brossard Possibiliteacute

dobtenir votre timbre 2011 sur place

ASSEMBLEacuteE ANNUELLE le 25 novembre chez Barbies preacutedeacute-

ceacutee dun 5 7 Noubliez pas dapporter votre passeport Pos-

sibiliteacute dacqueacuterir votre timbre 2011 sur place SVP confirmer

votre preacutesence aupregraves du secreacutetaire Denis

Bourcier jdbovideotronca

PARTY DE NOEumlL le vendredi 3 deacutecembre 18h chez Oeuf

Xceptionnel au 130 St-Pierre agrave Saint-Constant (Reacuteservations

requises aupregraves de Christian Parent

parentchristiansympaticoca

VISITE DU PREacuteSIDENT NATIONAL LARRY SHEPPARD Sou-

per en sa compagnie et son eacutepouse le 11 deacutecembre agrave 18h agrave la

Casa Grecque 8245 boul Taschereau Vous ecirctes cordialement

inviteacutes agrave vous joindre agrave nous SVP confirmer votre preacutesence

aupregraves de Denis Nadeau denisnadohotmailcom

The First PRESIDENTS DINNER on Thursday Oct 21 2010

was a huge success with 45 members and friends attending

the event Former RCMP officer and author Yvon Thibault

unravelled the story that led him to writing Le Chacircteau de

Bauharnois a love story between a Frenchman and an English-

woman set in the 1837-38 Rebellion in Quebec A must read

book

HAPPY HOUR October 29 at CARMINE Place Portobello agrave

Brossard Your 2011 stamps will be available

AGM November 25 at Barbies preceded by a Happy Hour

Dont forget your passport Elections will take place and your

2011 stamps will be available Please confirm your attend-

ing with Secretary Denis Bourcier jdbovideotronca

CHRISTMAS PARTY Friday December 3rd at 600 PM at the

popular venue Oeuf Xceptionnel 130 St-Pierre St in St Con-

stant Entertainment and dancing with Bob Roberges music

Region 8 President (Reservation mandatory Please con-

tact Christian Parent parentchristiansympaticoca)

NATIONAL PRESIDENT LARRY SHEPPARDS VISIT Come

and join us for dinner with Larry and wife on December 11th

at 600 PM at Casa Grecque 8245 Taschereau Boulevard in

Brossard Please confirm your attending with Denis Nadeau

denisnadohotmailcom

P A G E 1 7 V O L 2 0 1 0 4

International Police Association

International Photography Competition 2011

Hosted by the Israel Section on behalf of the

International Cultural Commission of the International Police Association

GENERAL CATEGORY FOR AWARDS

Open Category a) Any photographic subject or topic

Subject Category b) Police at work

A prize of CHF400 will be awarded to the overall winner CHF300 will be given to the winner of each Category with sec-

ond and third placing awards

SELECTORS Teaching staff of the Hadassah College of Photography in Jerusalem

CALENDAR Last Date for Entries 02 June 2011

Selection 12 June 2011

Notification Sent by 16 July 2011

First Showing 37th IEC Conference in Romania A total of 50 images will be selected and will be

sent to Romania for mounting and hanging for an International Exhibition The pho-

tographs will be offered to other sections for holding a similar exhibition Each sec-

tion will have a DVD with the best 50 images

R U L E S

1) The competition is open to all members of the International Police Association

2) There will be no limit on the number of images per person

3) Prizes will be awarded as stated and presented at the 37th IEC meeting in Romania

4) Photographs are to be Forwarded on computer disc with a non-compressed file size of at least 2 megapixels that

will allow for a 20x30 cm (8x12 inches) print to be printed from the disc Included will be the name and address of the au-

thor title of the photograph and a brief description of the image

The discs will not be returned to senders

5) Entries are to be posted to

Dr Eran Israel

IPA ISRAEL

Sherit Israel st 37

Tel Aviv 68165

ISRAEL

Notification that the entry has been posted is to be e-mailed to Eran Israel Ieran012netil

6) Copyright

The right to reproduce photographic images for International Police Association purposes is assumed

The selectorsrsquo decision is final and no correspondence will entered into by the International Police Association

Whilst the International Police Association will exercise care in the handling of entries it regrets that it can accept no re-

sponsibility for loss or damage however caused

Submission of entries implies acceptance of these Rules

P A G E 1 8

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

IPA Canada

IYG

Infohellip

From 19 - 22 May Mai 2011

Please visit wwwipalu for all information and registrationBulletin drsquo in-

scription (before December 31 2010 avant 31Decembre 2010

International

IPA Luxembourg 50th Anniversary 50e Anniversaire

IPA LUXEMBOURG

84 Rue Adolphe Fisher

L - 1521 Luxembourg

The 2011 IYG will be hosted by IPA Ireland from July 24 - August 7 2011

16mdash17 years old and children grandchildren of an IPA member can apply

More info on wwwipairelandie and read additional info below regarding

IPA Canada selection process

International Police Association

Canadian Section

September 19 2010

Fellow Members

In 2011 the IPA International Youth Gathering will be held in Ireland A detailed explanation of the process to choose the

representatives from IPA Canada can be found in Appendix ―M of the IPA Canada Constitution It is summarized as fol-

lows

Please fill out the ―Application Form and send a copy of it along with a 500 word essay outlining why the applicant feels at-

tendance at the IYG would be beneficial to himher

(This essay will be written by the applicant) All of these documents are to be submitted along with a covering letter with

proof of the IPA membership of the applicantrsquos parent or grandparent and details of the parentrsquos or grandparentrsquos IPA in-

volvement

These documents will be sent to the Secretary General of IPA Canada

(10 Goodwood Road Brampton ON L6S 1C5) no later than midnight of December 31 2010

If more than two applicants are received then all application forms will be copied and forwarded to the selection committee

which will be comprised of the three National Vice Presidents

Selection criteria will include

(a) Age of the applicant

(b) Content and style of the essay submitted

(c) Length of the IPA service and dedication of the applicants parent or grandparent

(d) Applicants who have applied in the past and not been chosen or those who have not attended an IYG previously

Each successful applicant will receive a $10000 grant from IPA Canada and IPA Canada reserves the right to refuse applica-

tions if the selection committee feels the applicant is not a suitable candidate to represent Canada

If you have any further questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me

In Friendship

Marv Southcott

Secretary General

IPA Canada

IPA Ireland

13 Iona Drive

Glasnevin Dublin 9

Ireland

IPA Ireland hosting the 2011 Intern Youth Gathering

IPA Canada Travel Information

P A G E 1 9

Friendship weeks and Anniversaries

IPA Austria Region Carinthia Nassfeld Skiweek 2011 January 29 - Febr 5

httpwwwipaatphp-localcmszeigphp

titel=ipaehtm

IPA USA Texas 3rd Texas Friendship Cruise February 27 - March 6 2011

httpwwwipatexascomregistratonhtm

IPA New Zealand Friendship Week April 5 - 14 2011 httpwwwipaorgnzeventsindexhtm

IPA Slovenia celebrates itrsquos 20th Anniversary 21 - 24 April 2011

IPA Luxembourg celebrates itrsquos 50th Anniversary May 19 - 22 2011 httpwwwipaluv2

IPA Canada AGM 2011 London ON June 2 - 4 2011

IPA Canada 50th Anniversary and Friendship Week Tour Ontario June 4mdash13 2011

email secretaryipaca more info in this issue

IPA Scotland Ayrshire Branch 25th Anniversary and Friendship Week August 6 - 13 2011

Contact Jim NISBET jimaripaskycom http

wwwipascotlandnet

IPA USA Region 12 Friendship Cruise Oct 1mdash8 2011 region12ipa-usaorg

IPA USA NEC NDC meeting in Region 25 Metro Phoenix Arizona October 15 - 18 2011

httpwwwipa-usaorgeventshtml

Updated and complete information regarding the following events will be obtained via

National Travel Secretary Harry SUMMERTON (travelipaca or harlorsympaticoca) and

National Travel Secretary Assistant Guy BABIN (guybabinsympaticoca)

or by contacting your regional Travel Officer

ldquoThe world is a

book and those

who do not

travel only read

one pagerdquo

International Executive Meetings and Friendship weeks

September 20 - 25 2011 IEC Conference - IPA Romania More info at wwwiparomaniaro

September 4ndash 9 2012 World Conference - IPA Israel Friendship week to follow September 9 - 15 2012

with visits to Jerusalem Tel Aviv Dead See and Sea of Galilee

More info at wwwipa-israelorg

IPA - International Youth Gathering 2011 Ireland

The theme of the 2011 event is Green Country Green environment

July 24th - August 7th 2011 wwwipairelandie

Future IYG venues

2012 - IPA Czech Republic - more info to follow

2013 - IPA Switzerland - more info to follow

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Please share your copy of the IPA Canada newslet-

ter with other friends and members of Law En-

forcement Agencies

Membership forms can be filled out through

the national website of IPA Canada at wwwipaca

Membership dues are only $3000 per year

Please forward any submissions for the next IPA Canada newsletter

before January 15 2011 in MS Word format to the editor

vpwestipaca

Till next and enjoy Servo Per Amikeco

Barry Bos

Page 13: International Police Association - The Pointsman NAT. Newsletter Fall Edition 2010.pdf · farrow68@sympatico.ca REGION SIXTEEN President: Frank YAKIMCHUK 1209 Terence Bay Road

P A G E 1 3

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Thousands of peace and police officers from across Canada participated on Sunday September 26 2010 in Ottawa in the

annual ceremonies remembering those who have died in the line of duty

Thousands of police and peace officers from across Canada gathered on Parliament Hill to honour seven fellow peace offi-

cers slain in the line of duty over the past year

The dayrsquos ceremony began at 9 am in a light drizzle as officers read aloud the names of each of the 771 police and peace

officers who have died on-duty over the years Six to eight officers a year have died in Canada over the last 23 years

The ceremony culminated in a march to Parliament Hill where they were greeted by dignitaries and the general public

In 1998 the federal government proclaimed the last Sunday in September as Police and Peace Officersrsquo National Memorial

Day

The names that will be added to the glass monuments of the Canadian Police Memorial Pavilion located behind Parliament

Hill include

RCMP Constable Chelsey Robinson died June 21 2010

OPP Constable Vu Pham died March 8 2010

Peel Regional Police Constable A James Ochakovsky died March 2 2010

RCMP Chief Superintendent Douglas E Coate died - January 16 2010

RCMP Sergeant Mark Gallagher died Jan 12 2010

Ottawa Police Constable I Eric Czapnik ndash Dec 29 2009

Leacutevis Police Service Constable Meacutelanie Roy died Sept 7 2009

Peace and police officers honoured in annual tribute in Ottawa

On Sunday September 13 2010 four fallen RCMP officers were added to the Cenotaph Honour Roll and Memorial Wall

during the RCMP National Memorial Service held at Depot Division in Regina

The four fallen officers were added to the 222 brave men and women who have served Canada as Royal Canadian Mounted

Police since 1876 Commissioner William JS Elliot said during the event It is my hope that the family and friends of our

fallen comrades will find some solace in the knowledge that their loved ones sacrifices will always be remembered by their

extended RCMP family

We are mindful of the tragic death of Constable Michael Potvin who lost his life while on duty in Mayo Yukon on July 13

2010 Mike and his family remain in our thoughts and prayers Constable Potvinrsquos service and sacrifice will be officially recog-

nized at our 2011 National Memorial Service

Constable Norman Harry Atkins died on July 8 1995 when he was involved in a police car collision near Finnegans Hill New

Brunswick Constable Chelsey Alice Robinson died on June 21 2010 as the result of a two vehicle collision while on patrol in

Stony Plain Alberta Sergeant Mark Charles Gallagher and Chief Superintendent Douglas Edward Coates died as a result of a

massive earthquake in January 2010 while serving on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti

The Memorial Service was attended by those close to the fallen members and Canadian leaders veterans cadets and RCMP

from across Canada The Depot has been the location of the annual Memorial Service since the mid-1930s

RCMP honour fallen members at National Memorial Service

at Depot Division in Regina

P A G E 1 4

Shoulder flash

Sri Lanka Police

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

There were 3500

- 4000 wild

elephants on the

islandhelliphellip

IPA - SRI LANKA

FRIENDSHIP WEEK

15-25 AUGUST 2010 George and Mary Frid long time IPA members with two Mount

Hope friends started our adventure August 5th flying ETIHAD

Airways from Pearson for a fourteen hour flight to Abu Dhabi in

the United Arab Emirates

Arrived at 800 pm the following day driven to the recently opened

five star Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Hotel Spent three days touring a

visit to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque sixth largest in the world

opened during Ramadan in 2007 The Mosque was built at a cost

of 2 billion USD and is still being added to Can accommodate

41000 worshippers at one time contains the worlds largest chan-

delier at 9 tonnes and carpet woven in Iran over two years at a cost

of 2 million USD Mary was obliged to wear a provided freshly

laundered abaya and the men a dishdada (long cotton garment) no

shoes Went on a desert sand dune bashing harrowing ride in jeep

type vehicles ending at a camel farm and oasis for dinner and belly

dancing entertainment

On the 9th driven to Dubai where we stayed at the Fairmont in the centre of the City Took bus tours shopped in the

souks sailed on an Arab dhow and the final of the fourth day had to forego a pass to the worlds tallest building for an

invitation to have drinks in the lounge of Burj Al Arab reputed to be the only seven star hotel in the world Entry is by

pre registration no sight seers The drink menu included a vintage cognac sprinkled with gold dust at $2000 Cdn per

drink so we opted for Beefeater gin amp tonic at $300 Cdn for four drinks

On the 13th flew from Abu Dhabi for a four hour flight to Colombo Sri Lanka where we were met by IPA reps driven

to the Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel registered and received a gift package of two different monogrammed golf shirts can-

vas shoulder bag and boxes of tea for each person Eighty-one registrants from Australia Canada Great Britain Swit-

zerland Germany Luxembourg Hungary Italy Hong Kong Portugal and Slovakia

During the eleven day trip stayed at eight high end hotels served three meals daily several cocktail receptions and after-

noon teas There were two exceptional dinners of note The first was in Colombo at the Senior Police Officers Mess a large villa type complex heavily guarded by police personnel because of the recent Tamil conflict The national police

band was in attendance male dancers in traditional island dress female dancers in beautiful coloured attire all serving

police officers of which there are 80000 on the island of 19 million predominantly Hindus and Buddhists with about 13

Tamils originally brought from India to work the tea plantations

The second held on the 22nd at the Hotel Cinnamon Grand where the honoured guest was the Inspector General of

Police (chief or commissioner) A representative from each country was selected to sit at the head table and were pre-

sented with a jewel type box containing a beautiful anodized brass and chrome finished oblong plaque embossed in col-

ours with the Sri Lanka and police flags crests and suitable inscriptions obviously manufactured at considerable expense

During the cross island tour traveled in two new highway cruiser buses plus two mini buses for luggage and supplies

Escorted the entire trip by a police superintendent and a cruiser vehicle with three police officers Approaching every

town met by police vehicles including motorcycle with two officers on a solo machine The escorts were necessary to

get through towns crammed with trucks busses and motorized rickshaws by the hundreds and protection from mili-

tant Tamils not entirely subdued In the cities and towns near former Tamil enclaves there is a military presence with

sand bagged bunkers at all key points and several check points on roadways

The tour included visit to an elephant sanctuary two game preserves with elephants water buffalo leopards mongoose

etc Hindu and Buddhist temples and a three hour long Hindu parade pageant of drum bands all in traditional dress and

65 adorned elephants There were many other sites too numerous to mention

Of interest there are 3500-4000 wild elephants on the island and on average 100 persons are killed by the beasts annu-

ally And 100 species of snakes of which four are venomous on average 600 persons die annually from snake bite

In summary the Sri Lanka IPA Police and Justice Ministry are to be commended for their effort in providing what was to

us a most outstanding friendship gathering I questioned one host how the IPA could provide so much in the way of

hotels meals numerous gifts etc at such an economical price and was informed it was highly subsidized by banks and

business firms

August 15 2010

Welcome Dinner in the Senior Police Officers

Mess in Colombo Sri Lanka

Dancers and members of the band are all serving

police officers

P A G E 1 5

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

The final day ended after noon lunch and we were destined for a two hour drive to Colombo where we would shop and

lounge around a hotel lobby until a late evening ride to the airport for a 430 am flight The superintendent with our tour

and his wife a retired nurse learning of our plight invited our four to their home for dinner which we accepted met their

family and enjoyed immensely their hospitality Later the superintendent donned his uniform and we were driven to the

airport in a mini bus and he cleared the way through police check points and detailed an inspector at the airport to steer us

through the throngs of people

The Sri Lanka IPA gathering was far beyond our expectations and the standard set will be difficult for others to follow A

most memorable adventure

August 22 2010 - Hotel

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Dinner hosted by

IPA Dr Mahinda Balasuriya

Inspector General for the

80000 member Sri Lanka

Police presenting a beautiful

engraved metal plaque to

Georg Frid representing

IPA Canada

Nouvelles de la reacutegion 15 News from Region 15

LE CLUB ROTARY ET LrsquoIPA

MONTEacuteREacuteGIE FONT DES

HEUREUX Crsquoest agrave la demande du membre ami Robert Bou-

langer Gouverneur du Club Rotary

International district 7790 que bureau de direc-

tion a formuleacute une recommendation agrave lrsquoeffet que

soit remis un don de cet organisme au Service

des incendies de Cowansville pour lrsquoachat drsquoun

deacutefibrillateur cardiaque

Le 20 juin dernier Roger Lecours chef des opeacuterations du

SSIC a reccedilu le chegraveque de 3000 $ des mains de Robert Bou-

langer et de Reba Lovrien preacutesidente du Fellowship

Veacutehicules reacutecreacuteatifs du Club Rotary (Newport Oregon) en

preacutesence de Christian Parent vice-preacutesident et Denis

Bourcier secreacutetaire de lrsquoIPA Monteacutereacutegie

Et le 4 octobre avait lieu une journeacutee portes ouvertes du

Service drsquoincendie de Cowansville ougrave fut preacutesenteacute au grand

public le deacutefibrillateur installeacute dans lrsquouniteacute drsquourgence Plu-sieurs membres du bureau de direction assistegraverent agrave lrsquoeacuteveacutene-

ment

Ce don est ducirc agrave lrsquoinitiative de Denis Bourcier secreacutetaire de

lrsquoIPA Monteacutereacutegie et ex-conseiller municipal et reacutesident de

Cowansville

THE ROTARY CLUB AND IPA RE-

GION 15 GOODWILL PARTNERS

At the request of Robert Boulanger Rotary Club

International Governor District 7790 and Friend

of R15 its executives recommended that an avail-

able donation from the Rotary be granted to the

Cowansville Fire department to equip their emer-

gency unit with a cardiac defibrillator

On June 20 Roger Lecours Chief operating officer

at the SSIC received the $3000 cheque from Robert Bou-

langer and Reba Lovrien President Fellowship Recreation

Vehicles Rotary International (Newport Oregon) whilst

attending the Rotaryrsquos international convention held in

Montreal Vice President Christian Parent and Secretary

Denis Bourcier attended the event

On October 4 the Cowansville Fire Department held an

open house event and introduced the defibrillator to the

general public Many members of IPA Region 15 Executive

bureau were in attendance

This donation was made possible thanks to Denis Bourcier

R15 Secretary and former Cowansville City councillor

IPA

Monteacutereacutegie

P A G E 1 6

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

REGION 15 GOLF TOURNEMENT

On September 13th some 28 golfers were ready for the

outing in spite of a cloudy sky and enjoyed great golfing

at Candiac Golf Club Later on 24 guests joined them

and were treated to a delicious BBQ Raymond Malboeuf succeeded in putting his golf ball closest

to the hole and was awarded the SGB trophy

All attendees went home with a souvenir thanks to generous

sponsors

Congratulations to the organizer of the event Jean-Louis

Cabana

LA JOURNEacuteE DE GOLF Le 13 septembre quelque 28 golfeurs ont braveacute la tempera-

ture incertaine et 24 inviteacutes se sont joints agrave eux pour

deacuteguster un succulent BBQ en soireacutee Ray-

mond Malboeuf srsquoest meacuteriteacute un tropheacutee SGB pour la balle la

plus pregraves du trou

Tous sont partis avec un souvenir offert par de geacuteneacutereux

commanditaires

Bravo agrave lrsquoorganisateur Jean-Louis Cabana

DERNIEgraveRE HEURE - jeudi dernier le souper du preacutesident

Nadeau fut un eacutenorme succegraves 45 personnes se sont bien

amuseacutees et le confeacuterencier ex-GRC Yvon Thibault fut passion-

nant avec son reacutecit du Chacircteau de Bauharnois et la petite histoire

du Queacutebec Un livre agrave se procurer sans faute et un eacuteveacutenement agrave

renouveler

Noubliez pas notre rencontre mensuel 5 7 ce jeudi 28 oc-

tobre chez CARMINE Place Portobello agrave Brossard Possibiliteacute

dobtenir votre timbre 2011 sur place

ASSEMBLEacuteE ANNUELLE le 25 novembre chez Barbies preacutedeacute-

ceacutee dun 5 7 Noubliez pas dapporter votre passeport Pos-

sibiliteacute dacqueacuterir votre timbre 2011 sur place SVP confirmer

votre preacutesence aupregraves du secreacutetaire Denis

Bourcier jdbovideotronca

PARTY DE NOEumlL le vendredi 3 deacutecembre 18h chez Oeuf

Xceptionnel au 130 St-Pierre agrave Saint-Constant (Reacuteservations

requises aupregraves de Christian Parent

parentchristiansympaticoca

VISITE DU PREacuteSIDENT NATIONAL LARRY SHEPPARD Sou-

per en sa compagnie et son eacutepouse le 11 deacutecembre agrave 18h agrave la

Casa Grecque 8245 boul Taschereau Vous ecirctes cordialement

inviteacutes agrave vous joindre agrave nous SVP confirmer votre preacutesence

aupregraves de Denis Nadeau denisnadohotmailcom

The First PRESIDENTS DINNER on Thursday Oct 21 2010

was a huge success with 45 members and friends attending

the event Former RCMP officer and author Yvon Thibault

unravelled the story that led him to writing Le Chacircteau de

Bauharnois a love story between a Frenchman and an English-

woman set in the 1837-38 Rebellion in Quebec A must read

book

HAPPY HOUR October 29 at CARMINE Place Portobello agrave

Brossard Your 2011 stamps will be available

AGM November 25 at Barbies preceded by a Happy Hour

Dont forget your passport Elections will take place and your

2011 stamps will be available Please confirm your attend-

ing with Secretary Denis Bourcier jdbovideotronca

CHRISTMAS PARTY Friday December 3rd at 600 PM at the

popular venue Oeuf Xceptionnel 130 St-Pierre St in St Con-

stant Entertainment and dancing with Bob Roberges music

Region 8 President (Reservation mandatory Please con-

tact Christian Parent parentchristiansympaticoca)

NATIONAL PRESIDENT LARRY SHEPPARDS VISIT Come

and join us for dinner with Larry and wife on December 11th

at 600 PM at Casa Grecque 8245 Taschereau Boulevard in

Brossard Please confirm your attending with Denis Nadeau

denisnadohotmailcom

P A G E 1 7 V O L 2 0 1 0 4

International Police Association

International Photography Competition 2011

Hosted by the Israel Section on behalf of the

International Cultural Commission of the International Police Association

GENERAL CATEGORY FOR AWARDS

Open Category a) Any photographic subject or topic

Subject Category b) Police at work

A prize of CHF400 will be awarded to the overall winner CHF300 will be given to the winner of each Category with sec-

ond and third placing awards

SELECTORS Teaching staff of the Hadassah College of Photography in Jerusalem

CALENDAR Last Date for Entries 02 June 2011

Selection 12 June 2011

Notification Sent by 16 July 2011

First Showing 37th IEC Conference in Romania A total of 50 images will be selected and will be

sent to Romania for mounting and hanging for an International Exhibition The pho-

tographs will be offered to other sections for holding a similar exhibition Each sec-

tion will have a DVD with the best 50 images

R U L E S

1) The competition is open to all members of the International Police Association

2) There will be no limit on the number of images per person

3) Prizes will be awarded as stated and presented at the 37th IEC meeting in Romania

4) Photographs are to be Forwarded on computer disc with a non-compressed file size of at least 2 megapixels that

will allow for a 20x30 cm (8x12 inches) print to be printed from the disc Included will be the name and address of the au-

thor title of the photograph and a brief description of the image

The discs will not be returned to senders

5) Entries are to be posted to

Dr Eran Israel

IPA ISRAEL

Sherit Israel st 37

Tel Aviv 68165

ISRAEL

Notification that the entry has been posted is to be e-mailed to Eran Israel Ieran012netil

6) Copyright

The right to reproduce photographic images for International Police Association purposes is assumed

The selectorsrsquo decision is final and no correspondence will entered into by the International Police Association

Whilst the International Police Association will exercise care in the handling of entries it regrets that it can accept no re-

sponsibility for loss or damage however caused

Submission of entries implies acceptance of these Rules

P A G E 1 8

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

IPA Canada

IYG

Infohellip

From 19 - 22 May Mai 2011

Please visit wwwipalu for all information and registrationBulletin drsquo in-

scription (before December 31 2010 avant 31Decembre 2010

International

IPA Luxembourg 50th Anniversary 50e Anniversaire

IPA LUXEMBOURG

84 Rue Adolphe Fisher

L - 1521 Luxembourg

The 2011 IYG will be hosted by IPA Ireland from July 24 - August 7 2011

16mdash17 years old and children grandchildren of an IPA member can apply

More info on wwwipairelandie and read additional info below regarding

IPA Canada selection process

International Police Association

Canadian Section

September 19 2010

Fellow Members

In 2011 the IPA International Youth Gathering will be held in Ireland A detailed explanation of the process to choose the

representatives from IPA Canada can be found in Appendix ―M of the IPA Canada Constitution It is summarized as fol-

lows

Please fill out the ―Application Form and send a copy of it along with a 500 word essay outlining why the applicant feels at-

tendance at the IYG would be beneficial to himher

(This essay will be written by the applicant) All of these documents are to be submitted along with a covering letter with

proof of the IPA membership of the applicantrsquos parent or grandparent and details of the parentrsquos or grandparentrsquos IPA in-

volvement

These documents will be sent to the Secretary General of IPA Canada

(10 Goodwood Road Brampton ON L6S 1C5) no later than midnight of December 31 2010

If more than two applicants are received then all application forms will be copied and forwarded to the selection committee

which will be comprised of the three National Vice Presidents

Selection criteria will include

(a) Age of the applicant

(b) Content and style of the essay submitted

(c) Length of the IPA service and dedication of the applicants parent or grandparent

(d) Applicants who have applied in the past and not been chosen or those who have not attended an IYG previously

Each successful applicant will receive a $10000 grant from IPA Canada and IPA Canada reserves the right to refuse applica-

tions if the selection committee feels the applicant is not a suitable candidate to represent Canada

If you have any further questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me

In Friendship

Marv Southcott

Secretary General

IPA Canada

IPA Ireland

13 Iona Drive

Glasnevin Dublin 9

Ireland

IPA Ireland hosting the 2011 Intern Youth Gathering

IPA Canada Travel Information

P A G E 1 9

Friendship weeks and Anniversaries

IPA Austria Region Carinthia Nassfeld Skiweek 2011 January 29 - Febr 5

httpwwwipaatphp-localcmszeigphp

titel=ipaehtm

IPA USA Texas 3rd Texas Friendship Cruise February 27 - March 6 2011

httpwwwipatexascomregistratonhtm

IPA New Zealand Friendship Week April 5 - 14 2011 httpwwwipaorgnzeventsindexhtm

IPA Slovenia celebrates itrsquos 20th Anniversary 21 - 24 April 2011

IPA Luxembourg celebrates itrsquos 50th Anniversary May 19 - 22 2011 httpwwwipaluv2

IPA Canada AGM 2011 London ON June 2 - 4 2011

IPA Canada 50th Anniversary and Friendship Week Tour Ontario June 4mdash13 2011

email secretaryipaca more info in this issue

IPA Scotland Ayrshire Branch 25th Anniversary and Friendship Week August 6 - 13 2011

Contact Jim NISBET jimaripaskycom http

wwwipascotlandnet

IPA USA Region 12 Friendship Cruise Oct 1mdash8 2011 region12ipa-usaorg

IPA USA NEC NDC meeting in Region 25 Metro Phoenix Arizona October 15 - 18 2011

httpwwwipa-usaorgeventshtml

Updated and complete information regarding the following events will be obtained via

National Travel Secretary Harry SUMMERTON (travelipaca or harlorsympaticoca) and

National Travel Secretary Assistant Guy BABIN (guybabinsympaticoca)

or by contacting your regional Travel Officer

ldquoThe world is a

book and those

who do not

travel only read

one pagerdquo

International Executive Meetings and Friendship weeks

September 20 - 25 2011 IEC Conference - IPA Romania More info at wwwiparomaniaro

September 4ndash 9 2012 World Conference - IPA Israel Friendship week to follow September 9 - 15 2012

with visits to Jerusalem Tel Aviv Dead See and Sea of Galilee

More info at wwwipa-israelorg

IPA - International Youth Gathering 2011 Ireland

The theme of the 2011 event is Green Country Green environment

July 24th - August 7th 2011 wwwipairelandie

Future IYG venues

2012 - IPA Czech Republic - more info to follow

2013 - IPA Switzerland - more info to follow

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Please share your copy of the IPA Canada newslet-

ter with other friends and members of Law En-

forcement Agencies

Membership forms can be filled out through

the national website of IPA Canada at wwwipaca

Membership dues are only $3000 per year

Please forward any submissions for the next IPA Canada newsletter

before January 15 2011 in MS Word format to the editor

vpwestipaca

Till next and enjoy Servo Per Amikeco

Barry Bos

Page 14: International Police Association - The Pointsman NAT. Newsletter Fall Edition 2010.pdf · farrow68@sympatico.ca REGION SIXTEEN President: Frank YAKIMCHUK 1209 Terence Bay Road

P A G E 1 4

Shoulder flash

Sri Lanka Police

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

There were 3500

- 4000 wild

elephants on the

islandhelliphellip

IPA - SRI LANKA

FRIENDSHIP WEEK

15-25 AUGUST 2010 George and Mary Frid long time IPA members with two Mount

Hope friends started our adventure August 5th flying ETIHAD

Airways from Pearson for a fourteen hour flight to Abu Dhabi in

the United Arab Emirates

Arrived at 800 pm the following day driven to the recently opened

five star Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Hotel Spent three days touring a

visit to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque sixth largest in the world

opened during Ramadan in 2007 The Mosque was built at a cost

of 2 billion USD and is still being added to Can accommodate

41000 worshippers at one time contains the worlds largest chan-

delier at 9 tonnes and carpet woven in Iran over two years at a cost

of 2 million USD Mary was obliged to wear a provided freshly

laundered abaya and the men a dishdada (long cotton garment) no

shoes Went on a desert sand dune bashing harrowing ride in jeep

type vehicles ending at a camel farm and oasis for dinner and belly

dancing entertainment

On the 9th driven to Dubai where we stayed at the Fairmont in the centre of the City Took bus tours shopped in the

souks sailed on an Arab dhow and the final of the fourth day had to forego a pass to the worlds tallest building for an

invitation to have drinks in the lounge of Burj Al Arab reputed to be the only seven star hotel in the world Entry is by

pre registration no sight seers The drink menu included a vintage cognac sprinkled with gold dust at $2000 Cdn per

drink so we opted for Beefeater gin amp tonic at $300 Cdn for four drinks

On the 13th flew from Abu Dhabi for a four hour flight to Colombo Sri Lanka where we were met by IPA reps driven

to the Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel registered and received a gift package of two different monogrammed golf shirts can-

vas shoulder bag and boxes of tea for each person Eighty-one registrants from Australia Canada Great Britain Swit-

zerland Germany Luxembourg Hungary Italy Hong Kong Portugal and Slovakia

During the eleven day trip stayed at eight high end hotels served three meals daily several cocktail receptions and after-

noon teas There were two exceptional dinners of note The first was in Colombo at the Senior Police Officers Mess a large villa type complex heavily guarded by police personnel because of the recent Tamil conflict The national police

band was in attendance male dancers in traditional island dress female dancers in beautiful coloured attire all serving

police officers of which there are 80000 on the island of 19 million predominantly Hindus and Buddhists with about 13

Tamils originally brought from India to work the tea plantations

The second held on the 22nd at the Hotel Cinnamon Grand where the honoured guest was the Inspector General of

Police (chief or commissioner) A representative from each country was selected to sit at the head table and were pre-

sented with a jewel type box containing a beautiful anodized brass and chrome finished oblong plaque embossed in col-

ours with the Sri Lanka and police flags crests and suitable inscriptions obviously manufactured at considerable expense

During the cross island tour traveled in two new highway cruiser buses plus two mini buses for luggage and supplies

Escorted the entire trip by a police superintendent and a cruiser vehicle with three police officers Approaching every

town met by police vehicles including motorcycle with two officers on a solo machine The escorts were necessary to

get through towns crammed with trucks busses and motorized rickshaws by the hundreds and protection from mili-

tant Tamils not entirely subdued In the cities and towns near former Tamil enclaves there is a military presence with

sand bagged bunkers at all key points and several check points on roadways

The tour included visit to an elephant sanctuary two game preserves with elephants water buffalo leopards mongoose

etc Hindu and Buddhist temples and a three hour long Hindu parade pageant of drum bands all in traditional dress and

65 adorned elephants There were many other sites too numerous to mention

Of interest there are 3500-4000 wild elephants on the island and on average 100 persons are killed by the beasts annu-

ally And 100 species of snakes of which four are venomous on average 600 persons die annually from snake bite

In summary the Sri Lanka IPA Police and Justice Ministry are to be commended for their effort in providing what was to

us a most outstanding friendship gathering I questioned one host how the IPA could provide so much in the way of

hotels meals numerous gifts etc at such an economical price and was informed it was highly subsidized by banks and

business firms

August 15 2010

Welcome Dinner in the Senior Police Officers

Mess in Colombo Sri Lanka

Dancers and members of the band are all serving

police officers

P A G E 1 5

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

The final day ended after noon lunch and we were destined for a two hour drive to Colombo where we would shop and

lounge around a hotel lobby until a late evening ride to the airport for a 430 am flight The superintendent with our tour

and his wife a retired nurse learning of our plight invited our four to their home for dinner which we accepted met their

family and enjoyed immensely their hospitality Later the superintendent donned his uniform and we were driven to the

airport in a mini bus and he cleared the way through police check points and detailed an inspector at the airport to steer us

through the throngs of people

The Sri Lanka IPA gathering was far beyond our expectations and the standard set will be difficult for others to follow A

most memorable adventure

August 22 2010 - Hotel

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Dinner hosted by

IPA Dr Mahinda Balasuriya

Inspector General for the

80000 member Sri Lanka

Police presenting a beautiful

engraved metal plaque to

Georg Frid representing

IPA Canada

Nouvelles de la reacutegion 15 News from Region 15

LE CLUB ROTARY ET LrsquoIPA

MONTEacuteREacuteGIE FONT DES

HEUREUX Crsquoest agrave la demande du membre ami Robert Bou-

langer Gouverneur du Club Rotary

International district 7790 que bureau de direc-

tion a formuleacute une recommendation agrave lrsquoeffet que

soit remis un don de cet organisme au Service

des incendies de Cowansville pour lrsquoachat drsquoun

deacutefibrillateur cardiaque

Le 20 juin dernier Roger Lecours chef des opeacuterations du

SSIC a reccedilu le chegraveque de 3000 $ des mains de Robert Bou-

langer et de Reba Lovrien preacutesidente du Fellowship

Veacutehicules reacutecreacuteatifs du Club Rotary (Newport Oregon) en

preacutesence de Christian Parent vice-preacutesident et Denis

Bourcier secreacutetaire de lrsquoIPA Monteacutereacutegie

Et le 4 octobre avait lieu une journeacutee portes ouvertes du

Service drsquoincendie de Cowansville ougrave fut preacutesenteacute au grand

public le deacutefibrillateur installeacute dans lrsquouniteacute drsquourgence Plu-sieurs membres du bureau de direction assistegraverent agrave lrsquoeacuteveacutene-

ment

Ce don est ducirc agrave lrsquoinitiative de Denis Bourcier secreacutetaire de

lrsquoIPA Monteacutereacutegie et ex-conseiller municipal et reacutesident de

Cowansville

THE ROTARY CLUB AND IPA RE-

GION 15 GOODWILL PARTNERS

At the request of Robert Boulanger Rotary Club

International Governor District 7790 and Friend

of R15 its executives recommended that an avail-

able donation from the Rotary be granted to the

Cowansville Fire department to equip their emer-

gency unit with a cardiac defibrillator

On June 20 Roger Lecours Chief operating officer

at the SSIC received the $3000 cheque from Robert Bou-

langer and Reba Lovrien President Fellowship Recreation

Vehicles Rotary International (Newport Oregon) whilst

attending the Rotaryrsquos international convention held in

Montreal Vice President Christian Parent and Secretary

Denis Bourcier attended the event

On October 4 the Cowansville Fire Department held an

open house event and introduced the defibrillator to the

general public Many members of IPA Region 15 Executive

bureau were in attendance

This donation was made possible thanks to Denis Bourcier

R15 Secretary and former Cowansville City councillor

IPA

Monteacutereacutegie

P A G E 1 6

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

REGION 15 GOLF TOURNEMENT

On September 13th some 28 golfers were ready for the

outing in spite of a cloudy sky and enjoyed great golfing

at Candiac Golf Club Later on 24 guests joined them

and were treated to a delicious BBQ Raymond Malboeuf succeeded in putting his golf ball closest

to the hole and was awarded the SGB trophy

All attendees went home with a souvenir thanks to generous

sponsors

Congratulations to the organizer of the event Jean-Louis

Cabana

LA JOURNEacuteE DE GOLF Le 13 septembre quelque 28 golfeurs ont braveacute la tempera-

ture incertaine et 24 inviteacutes se sont joints agrave eux pour

deacuteguster un succulent BBQ en soireacutee Ray-

mond Malboeuf srsquoest meacuteriteacute un tropheacutee SGB pour la balle la

plus pregraves du trou

Tous sont partis avec un souvenir offert par de geacuteneacutereux

commanditaires

Bravo agrave lrsquoorganisateur Jean-Louis Cabana

DERNIEgraveRE HEURE - jeudi dernier le souper du preacutesident

Nadeau fut un eacutenorme succegraves 45 personnes se sont bien

amuseacutees et le confeacuterencier ex-GRC Yvon Thibault fut passion-

nant avec son reacutecit du Chacircteau de Bauharnois et la petite histoire

du Queacutebec Un livre agrave se procurer sans faute et un eacuteveacutenement agrave

renouveler

Noubliez pas notre rencontre mensuel 5 7 ce jeudi 28 oc-

tobre chez CARMINE Place Portobello agrave Brossard Possibiliteacute

dobtenir votre timbre 2011 sur place

ASSEMBLEacuteE ANNUELLE le 25 novembre chez Barbies preacutedeacute-

ceacutee dun 5 7 Noubliez pas dapporter votre passeport Pos-

sibiliteacute dacqueacuterir votre timbre 2011 sur place SVP confirmer

votre preacutesence aupregraves du secreacutetaire Denis

Bourcier jdbovideotronca

PARTY DE NOEumlL le vendredi 3 deacutecembre 18h chez Oeuf

Xceptionnel au 130 St-Pierre agrave Saint-Constant (Reacuteservations

requises aupregraves de Christian Parent

parentchristiansympaticoca

VISITE DU PREacuteSIDENT NATIONAL LARRY SHEPPARD Sou-

per en sa compagnie et son eacutepouse le 11 deacutecembre agrave 18h agrave la

Casa Grecque 8245 boul Taschereau Vous ecirctes cordialement

inviteacutes agrave vous joindre agrave nous SVP confirmer votre preacutesence

aupregraves de Denis Nadeau denisnadohotmailcom

The First PRESIDENTS DINNER on Thursday Oct 21 2010

was a huge success with 45 members and friends attending

the event Former RCMP officer and author Yvon Thibault

unravelled the story that led him to writing Le Chacircteau de

Bauharnois a love story between a Frenchman and an English-

woman set in the 1837-38 Rebellion in Quebec A must read

book

HAPPY HOUR October 29 at CARMINE Place Portobello agrave

Brossard Your 2011 stamps will be available

AGM November 25 at Barbies preceded by a Happy Hour

Dont forget your passport Elections will take place and your

2011 stamps will be available Please confirm your attend-

ing with Secretary Denis Bourcier jdbovideotronca

CHRISTMAS PARTY Friday December 3rd at 600 PM at the

popular venue Oeuf Xceptionnel 130 St-Pierre St in St Con-

stant Entertainment and dancing with Bob Roberges music

Region 8 President (Reservation mandatory Please con-

tact Christian Parent parentchristiansympaticoca)

NATIONAL PRESIDENT LARRY SHEPPARDS VISIT Come

and join us for dinner with Larry and wife on December 11th

at 600 PM at Casa Grecque 8245 Taschereau Boulevard in

Brossard Please confirm your attending with Denis Nadeau

denisnadohotmailcom

P A G E 1 7 V O L 2 0 1 0 4

International Police Association

International Photography Competition 2011

Hosted by the Israel Section on behalf of the

International Cultural Commission of the International Police Association

GENERAL CATEGORY FOR AWARDS

Open Category a) Any photographic subject or topic

Subject Category b) Police at work

A prize of CHF400 will be awarded to the overall winner CHF300 will be given to the winner of each Category with sec-

ond and third placing awards

SELECTORS Teaching staff of the Hadassah College of Photography in Jerusalem

CALENDAR Last Date for Entries 02 June 2011

Selection 12 June 2011

Notification Sent by 16 July 2011

First Showing 37th IEC Conference in Romania A total of 50 images will be selected and will be

sent to Romania for mounting and hanging for an International Exhibition The pho-

tographs will be offered to other sections for holding a similar exhibition Each sec-

tion will have a DVD with the best 50 images

R U L E S

1) The competition is open to all members of the International Police Association

2) There will be no limit on the number of images per person

3) Prizes will be awarded as stated and presented at the 37th IEC meeting in Romania

4) Photographs are to be Forwarded on computer disc with a non-compressed file size of at least 2 megapixels that

will allow for a 20x30 cm (8x12 inches) print to be printed from the disc Included will be the name and address of the au-

thor title of the photograph and a brief description of the image

The discs will not be returned to senders

5) Entries are to be posted to

Dr Eran Israel

IPA ISRAEL

Sherit Israel st 37

Tel Aviv 68165

ISRAEL

Notification that the entry has been posted is to be e-mailed to Eran Israel Ieran012netil

6) Copyright

The right to reproduce photographic images for International Police Association purposes is assumed

The selectorsrsquo decision is final and no correspondence will entered into by the International Police Association

Whilst the International Police Association will exercise care in the handling of entries it regrets that it can accept no re-

sponsibility for loss or damage however caused

Submission of entries implies acceptance of these Rules

P A G E 1 8

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

IPA Canada

IYG

Infohellip

From 19 - 22 May Mai 2011

Please visit wwwipalu for all information and registrationBulletin drsquo in-

scription (before December 31 2010 avant 31Decembre 2010

International

IPA Luxembourg 50th Anniversary 50e Anniversaire

IPA LUXEMBOURG

84 Rue Adolphe Fisher

L - 1521 Luxembourg

The 2011 IYG will be hosted by IPA Ireland from July 24 - August 7 2011

16mdash17 years old and children grandchildren of an IPA member can apply

More info on wwwipairelandie and read additional info below regarding

IPA Canada selection process

International Police Association

Canadian Section

September 19 2010

Fellow Members

In 2011 the IPA International Youth Gathering will be held in Ireland A detailed explanation of the process to choose the

representatives from IPA Canada can be found in Appendix ―M of the IPA Canada Constitution It is summarized as fol-

lows

Please fill out the ―Application Form and send a copy of it along with a 500 word essay outlining why the applicant feels at-

tendance at the IYG would be beneficial to himher

(This essay will be written by the applicant) All of these documents are to be submitted along with a covering letter with

proof of the IPA membership of the applicantrsquos parent or grandparent and details of the parentrsquos or grandparentrsquos IPA in-

volvement

These documents will be sent to the Secretary General of IPA Canada

(10 Goodwood Road Brampton ON L6S 1C5) no later than midnight of December 31 2010

If more than two applicants are received then all application forms will be copied and forwarded to the selection committee

which will be comprised of the three National Vice Presidents

Selection criteria will include

(a) Age of the applicant

(b) Content and style of the essay submitted

(c) Length of the IPA service and dedication of the applicants parent or grandparent

(d) Applicants who have applied in the past and not been chosen or those who have not attended an IYG previously

Each successful applicant will receive a $10000 grant from IPA Canada and IPA Canada reserves the right to refuse applica-

tions if the selection committee feels the applicant is not a suitable candidate to represent Canada

If you have any further questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me

In Friendship

Marv Southcott

Secretary General

IPA Canada

IPA Ireland

13 Iona Drive

Glasnevin Dublin 9

Ireland

IPA Ireland hosting the 2011 Intern Youth Gathering

IPA Canada Travel Information

P A G E 1 9

Friendship weeks and Anniversaries

IPA Austria Region Carinthia Nassfeld Skiweek 2011 January 29 - Febr 5

httpwwwipaatphp-localcmszeigphp

titel=ipaehtm

IPA USA Texas 3rd Texas Friendship Cruise February 27 - March 6 2011

httpwwwipatexascomregistratonhtm

IPA New Zealand Friendship Week April 5 - 14 2011 httpwwwipaorgnzeventsindexhtm

IPA Slovenia celebrates itrsquos 20th Anniversary 21 - 24 April 2011

IPA Luxembourg celebrates itrsquos 50th Anniversary May 19 - 22 2011 httpwwwipaluv2

IPA Canada AGM 2011 London ON June 2 - 4 2011

IPA Canada 50th Anniversary and Friendship Week Tour Ontario June 4mdash13 2011

email secretaryipaca more info in this issue

IPA Scotland Ayrshire Branch 25th Anniversary and Friendship Week August 6 - 13 2011

Contact Jim NISBET jimaripaskycom http

wwwipascotlandnet

IPA USA Region 12 Friendship Cruise Oct 1mdash8 2011 region12ipa-usaorg

IPA USA NEC NDC meeting in Region 25 Metro Phoenix Arizona October 15 - 18 2011

httpwwwipa-usaorgeventshtml

Updated and complete information regarding the following events will be obtained via

National Travel Secretary Harry SUMMERTON (travelipaca or harlorsympaticoca) and

National Travel Secretary Assistant Guy BABIN (guybabinsympaticoca)

or by contacting your regional Travel Officer

ldquoThe world is a

book and those

who do not

travel only read

one pagerdquo

International Executive Meetings and Friendship weeks

September 20 - 25 2011 IEC Conference - IPA Romania More info at wwwiparomaniaro

September 4ndash 9 2012 World Conference - IPA Israel Friendship week to follow September 9 - 15 2012

with visits to Jerusalem Tel Aviv Dead See and Sea of Galilee

More info at wwwipa-israelorg

IPA - International Youth Gathering 2011 Ireland

The theme of the 2011 event is Green Country Green environment

July 24th - August 7th 2011 wwwipairelandie

Future IYG venues

2012 - IPA Czech Republic - more info to follow

2013 - IPA Switzerland - more info to follow

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Please share your copy of the IPA Canada newslet-

ter with other friends and members of Law En-

forcement Agencies

Membership forms can be filled out through

the national website of IPA Canada at wwwipaca

Membership dues are only $3000 per year

Please forward any submissions for the next IPA Canada newsletter

before January 15 2011 in MS Word format to the editor

vpwestipaca

Till next and enjoy Servo Per Amikeco

Barry Bos

Page 15: International Police Association - The Pointsman NAT. Newsletter Fall Edition 2010.pdf · farrow68@sympatico.ca REGION SIXTEEN President: Frank YAKIMCHUK 1209 Terence Bay Road

P A G E 1 5

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

The final day ended after noon lunch and we were destined for a two hour drive to Colombo where we would shop and

lounge around a hotel lobby until a late evening ride to the airport for a 430 am flight The superintendent with our tour

and his wife a retired nurse learning of our plight invited our four to their home for dinner which we accepted met their

family and enjoyed immensely their hospitality Later the superintendent donned his uniform and we were driven to the

airport in a mini bus and he cleared the way through police check points and detailed an inspector at the airport to steer us

through the throngs of people

The Sri Lanka IPA gathering was far beyond our expectations and the standard set will be difficult for others to follow A

most memorable adventure

August 22 2010 - Hotel

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Dinner hosted by

IPA Dr Mahinda Balasuriya

Inspector General for the

80000 member Sri Lanka

Police presenting a beautiful

engraved metal plaque to

Georg Frid representing

IPA Canada

Nouvelles de la reacutegion 15 News from Region 15

LE CLUB ROTARY ET LrsquoIPA

MONTEacuteREacuteGIE FONT DES

HEUREUX Crsquoest agrave la demande du membre ami Robert Bou-

langer Gouverneur du Club Rotary

International district 7790 que bureau de direc-

tion a formuleacute une recommendation agrave lrsquoeffet que

soit remis un don de cet organisme au Service

des incendies de Cowansville pour lrsquoachat drsquoun

deacutefibrillateur cardiaque

Le 20 juin dernier Roger Lecours chef des opeacuterations du

SSIC a reccedilu le chegraveque de 3000 $ des mains de Robert Bou-

langer et de Reba Lovrien preacutesidente du Fellowship

Veacutehicules reacutecreacuteatifs du Club Rotary (Newport Oregon) en

preacutesence de Christian Parent vice-preacutesident et Denis

Bourcier secreacutetaire de lrsquoIPA Monteacutereacutegie

Et le 4 octobre avait lieu une journeacutee portes ouvertes du

Service drsquoincendie de Cowansville ougrave fut preacutesenteacute au grand

public le deacutefibrillateur installeacute dans lrsquouniteacute drsquourgence Plu-sieurs membres du bureau de direction assistegraverent agrave lrsquoeacuteveacutene-

ment

Ce don est ducirc agrave lrsquoinitiative de Denis Bourcier secreacutetaire de

lrsquoIPA Monteacutereacutegie et ex-conseiller municipal et reacutesident de

Cowansville

THE ROTARY CLUB AND IPA RE-

GION 15 GOODWILL PARTNERS

At the request of Robert Boulanger Rotary Club

International Governor District 7790 and Friend

of R15 its executives recommended that an avail-

able donation from the Rotary be granted to the

Cowansville Fire department to equip their emer-

gency unit with a cardiac defibrillator

On June 20 Roger Lecours Chief operating officer

at the SSIC received the $3000 cheque from Robert Bou-

langer and Reba Lovrien President Fellowship Recreation

Vehicles Rotary International (Newport Oregon) whilst

attending the Rotaryrsquos international convention held in

Montreal Vice President Christian Parent and Secretary

Denis Bourcier attended the event

On October 4 the Cowansville Fire Department held an

open house event and introduced the defibrillator to the

general public Many members of IPA Region 15 Executive

bureau were in attendance

This donation was made possible thanks to Denis Bourcier

R15 Secretary and former Cowansville City councillor

IPA

Monteacutereacutegie

P A G E 1 6

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

REGION 15 GOLF TOURNEMENT

On September 13th some 28 golfers were ready for the

outing in spite of a cloudy sky and enjoyed great golfing

at Candiac Golf Club Later on 24 guests joined them

and were treated to a delicious BBQ Raymond Malboeuf succeeded in putting his golf ball closest

to the hole and was awarded the SGB trophy

All attendees went home with a souvenir thanks to generous

sponsors

Congratulations to the organizer of the event Jean-Louis

Cabana

LA JOURNEacuteE DE GOLF Le 13 septembre quelque 28 golfeurs ont braveacute la tempera-

ture incertaine et 24 inviteacutes se sont joints agrave eux pour

deacuteguster un succulent BBQ en soireacutee Ray-

mond Malboeuf srsquoest meacuteriteacute un tropheacutee SGB pour la balle la

plus pregraves du trou

Tous sont partis avec un souvenir offert par de geacuteneacutereux

commanditaires

Bravo agrave lrsquoorganisateur Jean-Louis Cabana

DERNIEgraveRE HEURE - jeudi dernier le souper du preacutesident

Nadeau fut un eacutenorme succegraves 45 personnes se sont bien

amuseacutees et le confeacuterencier ex-GRC Yvon Thibault fut passion-

nant avec son reacutecit du Chacircteau de Bauharnois et la petite histoire

du Queacutebec Un livre agrave se procurer sans faute et un eacuteveacutenement agrave

renouveler

Noubliez pas notre rencontre mensuel 5 7 ce jeudi 28 oc-

tobre chez CARMINE Place Portobello agrave Brossard Possibiliteacute

dobtenir votre timbre 2011 sur place

ASSEMBLEacuteE ANNUELLE le 25 novembre chez Barbies preacutedeacute-

ceacutee dun 5 7 Noubliez pas dapporter votre passeport Pos-

sibiliteacute dacqueacuterir votre timbre 2011 sur place SVP confirmer

votre preacutesence aupregraves du secreacutetaire Denis

Bourcier jdbovideotronca

PARTY DE NOEumlL le vendredi 3 deacutecembre 18h chez Oeuf

Xceptionnel au 130 St-Pierre agrave Saint-Constant (Reacuteservations

requises aupregraves de Christian Parent

parentchristiansympaticoca

VISITE DU PREacuteSIDENT NATIONAL LARRY SHEPPARD Sou-

per en sa compagnie et son eacutepouse le 11 deacutecembre agrave 18h agrave la

Casa Grecque 8245 boul Taschereau Vous ecirctes cordialement

inviteacutes agrave vous joindre agrave nous SVP confirmer votre preacutesence

aupregraves de Denis Nadeau denisnadohotmailcom

The First PRESIDENTS DINNER on Thursday Oct 21 2010

was a huge success with 45 members and friends attending

the event Former RCMP officer and author Yvon Thibault

unravelled the story that led him to writing Le Chacircteau de

Bauharnois a love story between a Frenchman and an English-

woman set in the 1837-38 Rebellion in Quebec A must read

book

HAPPY HOUR October 29 at CARMINE Place Portobello agrave

Brossard Your 2011 stamps will be available

AGM November 25 at Barbies preceded by a Happy Hour

Dont forget your passport Elections will take place and your

2011 stamps will be available Please confirm your attend-

ing with Secretary Denis Bourcier jdbovideotronca

CHRISTMAS PARTY Friday December 3rd at 600 PM at the

popular venue Oeuf Xceptionnel 130 St-Pierre St in St Con-

stant Entertainment and dancing with Bob Roberges music

Region 8 President (Reservation mandatory Please con-

tact Christian Parent parentchristiansympaticoca)

NATIONAL PRESIDENT LARRY SHEPPARDS VISIT Come

and join us for dinner with Larry and wife on December 11th

at 600 PM at Casa Grecque 8245 Taschereau Boulevard in

Brossard Please confirm your attending with Denis Nadeau

denisnadohotmailcom

P A G E 1 7 V O L 2 0 1 0 4

International Police Association

International Photography Competition 2011

Hosted by the Israel Section on behalf of the

International Cultural Commission of the International Police Association

GENERAL CATEGORY FOR AWARDS

Open Category a) Any photographic subject or topic

Subject Category b) Police at work

A prize of CHF400 will be awarded to the overall winner CHF300 will be given to the winner of each Category with sec-

ond and third placing awards

SELECTORS Teaching staff of the Hadassah College of Photography in Jerusalem

CALENDAR Last Date for Entries 02 June 2011

Selection 12 June 2011

Notification Sent by 16 July 2011

First Showing 37th IEC Conference in Romania A total of 50 images will be selected and will be

sent to Romania for mounting and hanging for an International Exhibition The pho-

tographs will be offered to other sections for holding a similar exhibition Each sec-

tion will have a DVD with the best 50 images

R U L E S

1) The competition is open to all members of the International Police Association

2) There will be no limit on the number of images per person

3) Prizes will be awarded as stated and presented at the 37th IEC meeting in Romania

4) Photographs are to be Forwarded on computer disc with a non-compressed file size of at least 2 megapixels that

will allow for a 20x30 cm (8x12 inches) print to be printed from the disc Included will be the name and address of the au-

thor title of the photograph and a brief description of the image

The discs will not be returned to senders

5) Entries are to be posted to

Dr Eran Israel

IPA ISRAEL

Sherit Israel st 37

Tel Aviv 68165

ISRAEL

Notification that the entry has been posted is to be e-mailed to Eran Israel Ieran012netil

6) Copyright

The right to reproduce photographic images for International Police Association purposes is assumed

The selectorsrsquo decision is final and no correspondence will entered into by the International Police Association

Whilst the International Police Association will exercise care in the handling of entries it regrets that it can accept no re-

sponsibility for loss or damage however caused

Submission of entries implies acceptance of these Rules

P A G E 1 8

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

IPA Canada

IYG

Infohellip

From 19 - 22 May Mai 2011

Please visit wwwipalu for all information and registrationBulletin drsquo in-

scription (before December 31 2010 avant 31Decembre 2010

International

IPA Luxembourg 50th Anniversary 50e Anniversaire

IPA LUXEMBOURG

84 Rue Adolphe Fisher

L - 1521 Luxembourg

The 2011 IYG will be hosted by IPA Ireland from July 24 - August 7 2011

16mdash17 years old and children grandchildren of an IPA member can apply

More info on wwwipairelandie and read additional info below regarding

IPA Canada selection process

International Police Association

Canadian Section

September 19 2010

Fellow Members

In 2011 the IPA International Youth Gathering will be held in Ireland A detailed explanation of the process to choose the

representatives from IPA Canada can be found in Appendix ―M of the IPA Canada Constitution It is summarized as fol-

lows

Please fill out the ―Application Form and send a copy of it along with a 500 word essay outlining why the applicant feels at-

tendance at the IYG would be beneficial to himher

(This essay will be written by the applicant) All of these documents are to be submitted along with a covering letter with

proof of the IPA membership of the applicantrsquos parent or grandparent and details of the parentrsquos or grandparentrsquos IPA in-

volvement

These documents will be sent to the Secretary General of IPA Canada

(10 Goodwood Road Brampton ON L6S 1C5) no later than midnight of December 31 2010

If more than two applicants are received then all application forms will be copied and forwarded to the selection committee

which will be comprised of the three National Vice Presidents

Selection criteria will include

(a) Age of the applicant

(b) Content and style of the essay submitted

(c) Length of the IPA service and dedication of the applicants parent or grandparent

(d) Applicants who have applied in the past and not been chosen or those who have not attended an IYG previously

Each successful applicant will receive a $10000 grant from IPA Canada and IPA Canada reserves the right to refuse applica-

tions if the selection committee feels the applicant is not a suitable candidate to represent Canada

If you have any further questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me

In Friendship

Marv Southcott

Secretary General

IPA Canada

IPA Ireland

13 Iona Drive

Glasnevin Dublin 9

Ireland

IPA Ireland hosting the 2011 Intern Youth Gathering

IPA Canada Travel Information

P A G E 1 9

Friendship weeks and Anniversaries

IPA Austria Region Carinthia Nassfeld Skiweek 2011 January 29 - Febr 5

httpwwwipaatphp-localcmszeigphp

titel=ipaehtm

IPA USA Texas 3rd Texas Friendship Cruise February 27 - March 6 2011

httpwwwipatexascomregistratonhtm

IPA New Zealand Friendship Week April 5 - 14 2011 httpwwwipaorgnzeventsindexhtm

IPA Slovenia celebrates itrsquos 20th Anniversary 21 - 24 April 2011

IPA Luxembourg celebrates itrsquos 50th Anniversary May 19 - 22 2011 httpwwwipaluv2

IPA Canada AGM 2011 London ON June 2 - 4 2011

IPA Canada 50th Anniversary and Friendship Week Tour Ontario June 4mdash13 2011

email secretaryipaca more info in this issue

IPA Scotland Ayrshire Branch 25th Anniversary and Friendship Week August 6 - 13 2011

Contact Jim NISBET jimaripaskycom http

wwwipascotlandnet

IPA USA Region 12 Friendship Cruise Oct 1mdash8 2011 region12ipa-usaorg

IPA USA NEC NDC meeting in Region 25 Metro Phoenix Arizona October 15 - 18 2011

httpwwwipa-usaorgeventshtml

Updated and complete information regarding the following events will be obtained via

National Travel Secretary Harry SUMMERTON (travelipaca or harlorsympaticoca) and

National Travel Secretary Assistant Guy BABIN (guybabinsympaticoca)

or by contacting your regional Travel Officer

ldquoThe world is a

book and those

who do not

travel only read

one pagerdquo

International Executive Meetings and Friendship weeks

September 20 - 25 2011 IEC Conference - IPA Romania More info at wwwiparomaniaro

September 4ndash 9 2012 World Conference - IPA Israel Friendship week to follow September 9 - 15 2012

with visits to Jerusalem Tel Aviv Dead See and Sea of Galilee

More info at wwwipa-israelorg

IPA - International Youth Gathering 2011 Ireland

The theme of the 2011 event is Green Country Green environment

July 24th - August 7th 2011 wwwipairelandie

Future IYG venues

2012 - IPA Czech Republic - more info to follow

2013 - IPA Switzerland - more info to follow

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Please share your copy of the IPA Canada newslet-

ter with other friends and members of Law En-

forcement Agencies

Membership forms can be filled out through

the national website of IPA Canada at wwwipaca

Membership dues are only $3000 per year

Please forward any submissions for the next IPA Canada newsletter

before January 15 2011 in MS Word format to the editor

vpwestipaca

Till next and enjoy Servo Per Amikeco

Barry Bos

Page 16: International Police Association - The Pointsman NAT. Newsletter Fall Edition 2010.pdf · farrow68@sympatico.ca REGION SIXTEEN President: Frank YAKIMCHUK 1209 Terence Bay Road

P A G E 1 6

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

REGION 15 GOLF TOURNEMENT

On September 13th some 28 golfers were ready for the

outing in spite of a cloudy sky and enjoyed great golfing

at Candiac Golf Club Later on 24 guests joined them

and were treated to a delicious BBQ Raymond Malboeuf succeeded in putting his golf ball closest

to the hole and was awarded the SGB trophy

All attendees went home with a souvenir thanks to generous

sponsors

Congratulations to the organizer of the event Jean-Louis

Cabana

LA JOURNEacuteE DE GOLF Le 13 septembre quelque 28 golfeurs ont braveacute la tempera-

ture incertaine et 24 inviteacutes se sont joints agrave eux pour

deacuteguster un succulent BBQ en soireacutee Ray-

mond Malboeuf srsquoest meacuteriteacute un tropheacutee SGB pour la balle la

plus pregraves du trou

Tous sont partis avec un souvenir offert par de geacuteneacutereux

commanditaires

Bravo agrave lrsquoorganisateur Jean-Louis Cabana

DERNIEgraveRE HEURE - jeudi dernier le souper du preacutesident

Nadeau fut un eacutenorme succegraves 45 personnes se sont bien

amuseacutees et le confeacuterencier ex-GRC Yvon Thibault fut passion-

nant avec son reacutecit du Chacircteau de Bauharnois et la petite histoire

du Queacutebec Un livre agrave se procurer sans faute et un eacuteveacutenement agrave

renouveler

Noubliez pas notre rencontre mensuel 5 7 ce jeudi 28 oc-

tobre chez CARMINE Place Portobello agrave Brossard Possibiliteacute

dobtenir votre timbre 2011 sur place

ASSEMBLEacuteE ANNUELLE le 25 novembre chez Barbies preacutedeacute-

ceacutee dun 5 7 Noubliez pas dapporter votre passeport Pos-

sibiliteacute dacqueacuterir votre timbre 2011 sur place SVP confirmer

votre preacutesence aupregraves du secreacutetaire Denis

Bourcier jdbovideotronca

PARTY DE NOEumlL le vendredi 3 deacutecembre 18h chez Oeuf

Xceptionnel au 130 St-Pierre agrave Saint-Constant (Reacuteservations

requises aupregraves de Christian Parent

parentchristiansympaticoca

VISITE DU PREacuteSIDENT NATIONAL LARRY SHEPPARD Sou-

per en sa compagnie et son eacutepouse le 11 deacutecembre agrave 18h agrave la

Casa Grecque 8245 boul Taschereau Vous ecirctes cordialement

inviteacutes agrave vous joindre agrave nous SVP confirmer votre preacutesence

aupregraves de Denis Nadeau denisnadohotmailcom

The First PRESIDENTS DINNER on Thursday Oct 21 2010

was a huge success with 45 members and friends attending

the event Former RCMP officer and author Yvon Thibault

unravelled the story that led him to writing Le Chacircteau de

Bauharnois a love story between a Frenchman and an English-

woman set in the 1837-38 Rebellion in Quebec A must read

book

HAPPY HOUR October 29 at CARMINE Place Portobello agrave

Brossard Your 2011 stamps will be available

AGM November 25 at Barbies preceded by a Happy Hour

Dont forget your passport Elections will take place and your

2011 stamps will be available Please confirm your attend-

ing with Secretary Denis Bourcier jdbovideotronca

CHRISTMAS PARTY Friday December 3rd at 600 PM at the

popular venue Oeuf Xceptionnel 130 St-Pierre St in St Con-

stant Entertainment and dancing with Bob Roberges music

Region 8 President (Reservation mandatory Please con-

tact Christian Parent parentchristiansympaticoca)

NATIONAL PRESIDENT LARRY SHEPPARDS VISIT Come

and join us for dinner with Larry and wife on December 11th

at 600 PM at Casa Grecque 8245 Taschereau Boulevard in

Brossard Please confirm your attending with Denis Nadeau

denisnadohotmailcom

P A G E 1 7 V O L 2 0 1 0 4

International Police Association

International Photography Competition 2011

Hosted by the Israel Section on behalf of the

International Cultural Commission of the International Police Association

GENERAL CATEGORY FOR AWARDS

Open Category a) Any photographic subject or topic

Subject Category b) Police at work

A prize of CHF400 will be awarded to the overall winner CHF300 will be given to the winner of each Category with sec-

ond and third placing awards

SELECTORS Teaching staff of the Hadassah College of Photography in Jerusalem

CALENDAR Last Date for Entries 02 June 2011

Selection 12 June 2011

Notification Sent by 16 July 2011

First Showing 37th IEC Conference in Romania A total of 50 images will be selected and will be

sent to Romania for mounting and hanging for an International Exhibition The pho-

tographs will be offered to other sections for holding a similar exhibition Each sec-

tion will have a DVD with the best 50 images

R U L E S

1) The competition is open to all members of the International Police Association

2) There will be no limit on the number of images per person

3) Prizes will be awarded as stated and presented at the 37th IEC meeting in Romania

4) Photographs are to be Forwarded on computer disc with a non-compressed file size of at least 2 megapixels that

will allow for a 20x30 cm (8x12 inches) print to be printed from the disc Included will be the name and address of the au-

thor title of the photograph and a brief description of the image

The discs will not be returned to senders

5) Entries are to be posted to

Dr Eran Israel

IPA ISRAEL

Sherit Israel st 37

Tel Aviv 68165

ISRAEL

Notification that the entry has been posted is to be e-mailed to Eran Israel Ieran012netil

6) Copyright

The right to reproduce photographic images for International Police Association purposes is assumed

The selectorsrsquo decision is final and no correspondence will entered into by the International Police Association

Whilst the International Police Association will exercise care in the handling of entries it regrets that it can accept no re-

sponsibility for loss or damage however caused

Submission of entries implies acceptance of these Rules

P A G E 1 8

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

IPA Canada

IYG

Infohellip

From 19 - 22 May Mai 2011

Please visit wwwipalu for all information and registrationBulletin drsquo in-

scription (before December 31 2010 avant 31Decembre 2010

International

IPA Luxembourg 50th Anniversary 50e Anniversaire

IPA LUXEMBOURG

84 Rue Adolphe Fisher

L - 1521 Luxembourg

The 2011 IYG will be hosted by IPA Ireland from July 24 - August 7 2011

16mdash17 years old and children grandchildren of an IPA member can apply

More info on wwwipairelandie and read additional info below regarding

IPA Canada selection process

International Police Association

Canadian Section

September 19 2010

Fellow Members

In 2011 the IPA International Youth Gathering will be held in Ireland A detailed explanation of the process to choose the

representatives from IPA Canada can be found in Appendix ―M of the IPA Canada Constitution It is summarized as fol-

lows

Please fill out the ―Application Form and send a copy of it along with a 500 word essay outlining why the applicant feels at-

tendance at the IYG would be beneficial to himher

(This essay will be written by the applicant) All of these documents are to be submitted along with a covering letter with

proof of the IPA membership of the applicantrsquos parent or grandparent and details of the parentrsquos or grandparentrsquos IPA in-

volvement

These documents will be sent to the Secretary General of IPA Canada

(10 Goodwood Road Brampton ON L6S 1C5) no later than midnight of December 31 2010

If more than two applicants are received then all application forms will be copied and forwarded to the selection committee

which will be comprised of the three National Vice Presidents

Selection criteria will include

(a) Age of the applicant

(b) Content and style of the essay submitted

(c) Length of the IPA service and dedication of the applicants parent or grandparent

(d) Applicants who have applied in the past and not been chosen or those who have not attended an IYG previously

Each successful applicant will receive a $10000 grant from IPA Canada and IPA Canada reserves the right to refuse applica-

tions if the selection committee feels the applicant is not a suitable candidate to represent Canada

If you have any further questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me

In Friendship

Marv Southcott

Secretary General

IPA Canada

IPA Ireland

13 Iona Drive

Glasnevin Dublin 9

Ireland

IPA Ireland hosting the 2011 Intern Youth Gathering

IPA Canada Travel Information

P A G E 1 9

Friendship weeks and Anniversaries

IPA Austria Region Carinthia Nassfeld Skiweek 2011 January 29 - Febr 5

httpwwwipaatphp-localcmszeigphp

titel=ipaehtm

IPA USA Texas 3rd Texas Friendship Cruise February 27 - March 6 2011

httpwwwipatexascomregistratonhtm

IPA New Zealand Friendship Week April 5 - 14 2011 httpwwwipaorgnzeventsindexhtm

IPA Slovenia celebrates itrsquos 20th Anniversary 21 - 24 April 2011

IPA Luxembourg celebrates itrsquos 50th Anniversary May 19 - 22 2011 httpwwwipaluv2

IPA Canada AGM 2011 London ON June 2 - 4 2011

IPA Canada 50th Anniversary and Friendship Week Tour Ontario June 4mdash13 2011

email secretaryipaca more info in this issue

IPA Scotland Ayrshire Branch 25th Anniversary and Friendship Week August 6 - 13 2011

Contact Jim NISBET jimaripaskycom http

wwwipascotlandnet

IPA USA Region 12 Friendship Cruise Oct 1mdash8 2011 region12ipa-usaorg

IPA USA NEC NDC meeting in Region 25 Metro Phoenix Arizona October 15 - 18 2011

httpwwwipa-usaorgeventshtml

Updated and complete information regarding the following events will be obtained via

National Travel Secretary Harry SUMMERTON (travelipaca or harlorsympaticoca) and

National Travel Secretary Assistant Guy BABIN (guybabinsympaticoca)

or by contacting your regional Travel Officer

ldquoThe world is a

book and those

who do not

travel only read

one pagerdquo

International Executive Meetings and Friendship weeks

September 20 - 25 2011 IEC Conference - IPA Romania More info at wwwiparomaniaro

September 4ndash 9 2012 World Conference - IPA Israel Friendship week to follow September 9 - 15 2012

with visits to Jerusalem Tel Aviv Dead See and Sea of Galilee

More info at wwwipa-israelorg

IPA - International Youth Gathering 2011 Ireland

The theme of the 2011 event is Green Country Green environment

July 24th - August 7th 2011 wwwipairelandie

Future IYG venues

2012 - IPA Czech Republic - more info to follow

2013 - IPA Switzerland - more info to follow

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Please share your copy of the IPA Canada newslet-

ter with other friends and members of Law En-

forcement Agencies

Membership forms can be filled out through

the national website of IPA Canada at wwwipaca

Membership dues are only $3000 per year

Please forward any submissions for the next IPA Canada newsletter

before January 15 2011 in MS Word format to the editor

vpwestipaca

Till next and enjoy Servo Per Amikeco

Barry Bos

Page 17: International Police Association - The Pointsman NAT. Newsletter Fall Edition 2010.pdf · farrow68@sympatico.ca REGION SIXTEEN President: Frank YAKIMCHUK 1209 Terence Bay Road

P A G E 1 7 V O L 2 0 1 0 4

International Police Association

International Photography Competition 2011

Hosted by the Israel Section on behalf of the

International Cultural Commission of the International Police Association

GENERAL CATEGORY FOR AWARDS

Open Category a) Any photographic subject or topic

Subject Category b) Police at work

A prize of CHF400 will be awarded to the overall winner CHF300 will be given to the winner of each Category with sec-

ond and third placing awards

SELECTORS Teaching staff of the Hadassah College of Photography in Jerusalem

CALENDAR Last Date for Entries 02 June 2011

Selection 12 June 2011

Notification Sent by 16 July 2011

First Showing 37th IEC Conference in Romania A total of 50 images will be selected and will be

sent to Romania for mounting and hanging for an International Exhibition The pho-

tographs will be offered to other sections for holding a similar exhibition Each sec-

tion will have a DVD with the best 50 images

R U L E S

1) The competition is open to all members of the International Police Association

2) There will be no limit on the number of images per person

3) Prizes will be awarded as stated and presented at the 37th IEC meeting in Romania

4) Photographs are to be Forwarded on computer disc with a non-compressed file size of at least 2 megapixels that

will allow for a 20x30 cm (8x12 inches) print to be printed from the disc Included will be the name and address of the au-

thor title of the photograph and a brief description of the image

The discs will not be returned to senders

5) Entries are to be posted to

Dr Eran Israel

IPA ISRAEL

Sherit Israel st 37

Tel Aviv 68165

ISRAEL

Notification that the entry has been posted is to be e-mailed to Eran Israel Ieran012netil

6) Copyright

The right to reproduce photographic images for International Police Association purposes is assumed

The selectorsrsquo decision is final and no correspondence will entered into by the International Police Association

Whilst the International Police Association will exercise care in the handling of entries it regrets that it can accept no re-

sponsibility for loss or damage however caused

Submission of entries implies acceptance of these Rules

P A G E 1 8

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

IPA Canada

IYG

Infohellip

From 19 - 22 May Mai 2011

Please visit wwwipalu for all information and registrationBulletin drsquo in-

scription (before December 31 2010 avant 31Decembre 2010

International

IPA Luxembourg 50th Anniversary 50e Anniversaire

IPA LUXEMBOURG

84 Rue Adolphe Fisher

L - 1521 Luxembourg

The 2011 IYG will be hosted by IPA Ireland from July 24 - August 7 2011

16mdash17 years old and children grandchildren of an IPA member can apply

More info on wwwipairelandie and read additional info below regarding

IPA Canada selection process

International Police Association

Canadian Section

September 19 2010

Fellow Members

In 2011 the IPA International Youth Gathering will be held in Ireland A detailed explanation of the process to choose the

representatives from IPA Canada can be found in Appendix ―M of the IPA Canada Constitution It is summarized as fol-

lows

Please fill out the ―Application Form and send a copy of it along with a 500 word essay outlining why the applicant feels at-

tendance at the IYG would be beneficial to himher

(This essay will be written by the applicant) All of these documents are to be submitted along with a covering letter with

proof of the IPA membership of the applicantrsquos parent or grandparent and details of the parentrsquos or grandparentrsquos IPA in-

volvement

These documents will be sent to the Secretary General of IPA Canada

(10 Goodwood Road Brampton ON L6S 1C5) no later than midnight of December 31 2010

If more than two applicants are received then all application forms will be copied and forwarded to the selection committee

which will be comprised of the three National Vice Presidents

Selection criteria will include

(a) Age of the applicant

(b) Content and style of the essay submitted

(c) Length of the IPA service and dedication of the applicants parent or grandparent

(d) Applicants who have applied in the past and not been chosen or those who have not attended an IYG previously

Each successful applicant will receive a $10000 grant from IPA Canada and IPA Canada reserves the right to refuse applica-

tions if the selection committee feels the applicant is not a suitable candidate to represent Canada

If you have any further questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me

In Friendship

Marv Southcott

Secretary General

IPA Canada

IPA Ireland

13 Iona Drive

Glasnevin Dublin 9

Ireland

IPA Ireland hosting the 2011 Intern Youth Gathering

IPA Canada Travel Information

P A G E 1 9

Friendship weeks and Anniversaries

IPA Austria Region Carinthia Nassfeld Skiweek 2011 January 29 - Febr 5

httpwwwipaatphp-localcmszeigphp

titel=ipaehtm

IPA USA Texas 3rd Texas Friendship Cruise February 27 - March 6 2011

httpwwwipatexascomregistratonhtm

IPA New Zealand Friendship Week April 5 - 14 2011 httpwwwipaorgnzeventsindexhtm

IPA Slovenia celebrates itrsquos 20th Anniversary 21 - 24 April 2011

IPA Luxembourg celebrates itrsquos 50th Anniversary May 19 - 22 2011 httpwwwipaluv2

IPA Canada AGM 2011 London ON June 2 - 4 2011

IPA Canada 50th Anniversary and Friendship Week Tour Ontario June 4mdash13 2011

email secretaryipaca more info in this issue

IPA Scotland Ayrshire Branch 25th Anniversary and Friendship Week August 6 - 13 2011

Contact Jim NISBET jimaripaskycom http

wwwipascotlandnet

IPA USA Region 12 Friendship Cruise Oct 1mdash8 2011 region12ipa-usaorg

IPA USA NEC NDC meeting in Region 25 Metro Phoenix Arizona October 15 - 18 2011

httpwwwipa-usaorgeventshtml

Updated and complete information regarding the following events will be obtained via

National Travel Secretary Harry SUMMERTON (travelipaca or harlorsympaticoca) and

National Travel Secretary Assistant Guy BABIN (guybabinsympaticoca)

or by contacting your regional Travel Officer

ldquoThe world is a

book and those

who do not

travel only read

one pagerdquo

International Executive Meetings and Friendship weeks

September 20 - 25 2011 IEC Conference - IPA Romania More info at wwwiparomaniaro

September 4ndash 9 2012 World Conference - IPA Israel Friendship week to follow September 9 - 15 2012

with visits to Jerusalem Tel Aviv Dead See and Sea of Galilee

More info at wwwipa-israelorg

IPA - International Youth Gathering 2011 Ireland

The theme of the 2011 event is Green Country Green environment

July 24th - August 7th 2011 wwwipairelandie

Future IYG venues

2012 - IPA Czech Republic - more info to follow

2013 - IPA Switzerland - more info to follow

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Please share your copy of the IPA Canada newslet-

ter with other friends and members of Law En-

forcement Agencies

Membership forms can be filled out through

the national website of IPA Canada at wwwipaca

Membership dues are only $3000 per year

Please forward any submissions for the next IPA Canada newsletter

before January 15 2011 in MS Word format to the editor

vpwestipaca

Till next and enjoy Servo Per Amikeco

Barry Bos

Page 18: International Police Association - The Pointsman NAT. Newsletter Fall Edition 2010.pdf · farrow68@sympatico.ca REGION SIXTEEN President: Frank YAKIMCHUK 1209 Terence Bay Road

P A G E 1 8

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

IPA Canada

IYG

Infohellip

From 19 - 22 May Mai 2011

Please visit wwwipalu for all information and registrationBulletin drsquo in-

scription (before December 31 2010 avant 31Decembre 2010

International

IPA Luxembourg 50th Anniversary 50e Anniversaire

IPA LUXEMBOURG

84 Rue Adolphe Fisher

L - 1521 Luxembourg

The 2011 IYG will be hosted by IPA Ireland from July 24 - August 7 2011

16mdash17 years old and children grandchildren of an IPA member can apply

More info on wwwipairelandie and read additional info below regarding

IPA Canada selection process

International Police Association

Canadian Section

September 19 2010

Fellow Members

In 2011 the IPA International Youth Gathering will be held in Ireland A detailed explanation of the process to choose the

representatives from IPA Canada can be found in Appendix ―M of the IPA Canada Constitution It is summarized as fol-

lows

Please fill out the ―Application Form and send a copy of it along with a 500 word essay outlining why the applicant feels at-

tendance at the IYG would be beneficial to himher

(This essay will be written by the applicant) All of these documents are to be submitted along with a covering letter with

proof of the IPA membership of the applicantrsquos parent or grandparent and details of the parentrsquos or grandparentrsquos IPA in-

volvement

These documents will be sent to the Secretary General of IPA Canada

(10 Goodwood Road Brampton ON L6S 1C5) no later than midnight of December 31 2010

If more than two applicants are received then all application forms will be copied and forwarded to the selection committee

which will be comprised of the three National Vice Presidents

Selection criteria will include

(a) Age of the applicant

(b) Content and style of the essay submitted

(c) Length of the IPA service and dedication of the applicants parent or grandparent

(d) Applicants who have applied in the past and not been chosen or those who have not attended an IYG previously

Each successful applicant will receive a $10000 grant from IPA Canada and IPA Canada reserves the right to refuse applica-

tions if the selection committee feels the applicant is not a suitable candidate to represent Canada

If you have any further questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me

In Friendship

Marv Southcott

Secretary General

IPA Canada

IPA Ireland

13 Iona Drive

Glasnevin Dublin 9

Ireland

IPA Ireland hosting the 2011 Intern Youth Gathering

IPA Canada Travel Information

P A G E 1 9

Friendship weeks and Anniversaries

IPA Austria Region Carinthia Nassfeld Skiweek 2011 January 29 - Febr 5

httpwwwipaatphp-localcmszeigphp

titel=ipaehtm

IPA USA Texas 3rd Texas Friendship Cruise February 27 - March 6 2011

httpwwwipatexascomregistratonhtm

IPA New Zealand Friendship Week April 5 - 14 2011 httpwwwipaorgnzeventsindexhtm

IPA Slovenia celebrates itrsquos 20th Anniversary 21 - 24 April 2011

IPA Luxembourg celebrates itrsquos 50th Anniversary May 19 - 22 2011 httpwwwipaluv2

IPA Canada AGM 2011 London ON June 2 - 4 2011

IPA Canada 50th Anniversary and Friendship Week Tour Ontario June 4mdash13 2011

email secretaryipaca more info in this issue

IPA Scotland Ayrshire Branch 25th Anniversary and Friendship Week August 6 - 13 2011

Contact Jim NISBET jimaripaskycom http

wwwipascotlandnet

IPA USA Region 12 Friendship Cruise Oct 1mdash8 2011 region12ipa-usaorg

IPA USA NEC NDC meeting in Region 25 Metro Phoenix Arizona October 15 - 18 2011

httpwwwipa-usaorgeventshtml

Updated and complete information regarding the following events will be obtained via

National Travel Secretary Harry SUMMERTON (travelipaca or harlorsympaticoca) and

National Travel Secretary Assistant Guy BABIN (guybabinsympaticoca)

or by contacting your regional Travel Officer

ldquoThe world is a

book and those

who do not

travel only read

one pagerdquo

International Executive Meetings and Friendship weeks

September 20 - 25 2011 IEC Conference - IPA Romania More info at wwwiparomaniaro

September 4ndash 9 2012 World Conference - IPA Israel Friendship week to follow September 9 - 15 2012

with visits to Jerusalem Tel Aviv Dead See and Sea of Galilee

More info at wwwipa-israelorg

IPA - International Youth Gathering 2011 Ireland

The theme of the 2011 event is Green Country Green environment

July 24th - August 7th 2011 wwwipairelandie

Future IYG venues

2012 - IPA Czech Republic - more info to follow

2013 - IPA Switzerland - more info to follow

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Please share your copy of the IPA Canada newslet-

ter with other friends and members of Law En-

forcement Agencies

Membership forms can be filled out through

the national website of IPA Canada at wwwipaca

Membership dues are only $3000 per year

Please forward any submissions for the next IPA Canada newsletter

before January 15 2011 in MS Word format to the editor

vpwestipaca

Till next and enjoy Servo Per Amikeco

Barry Bos

Page 19: International Police Association - The Pointsman NAT. Newsletter Fall Edition 2010.pdf · farrow68@sympatico.ca REGION SIXTEEN President: Frank YAKIMCHUK 1209 Terence Bay Road

IPA Canada Travel Information

P A G E 1 9

Friendship weeks and Anniversaries

IPA Austria Region Carinthia Nassfeld Skiweek 2011 January 29 - Febr 5

httpwwwipaatphp-localcmszeigphp

titel=ipaehtm

IPA USA Texas 3rd Texas Friendship Cruise February 27 - March 6 2011

httpwwwipatexascomregistratonhtm

IPA New Zealand Friendship Week April 5 - 14 2011 httpwwwipaorgnzeventsindexhtm

IPA Slovenia celebrates itrsquos 20th Anniversary 21 - 24 April 2011

IPA Luxembourg celebrates itrsquos 50th Anniversary May 19 - 22 2011 httpwwwipaluv2

IPA Canada AGM 2011 London ON June 2 - 4 2011

IPA Canada 50th Anniversary and Friendship Week Tour Ontario June 4mdash13 2011

email secretaryipaca more info in this issue

IPA Scotland Ayrshire Branch 25th Anniversary and Friendship Week August 6 - 13 2011

Contact Jim NISBET jimaripaskycom http

wwwipascotlandnet

IPA USA Region 12 Friendship Cruise Oct 1mdash8 2011 region12ipa-usaorg

IPA USA NEC NDC meeting in Region 25 Metro Phoenix Arizona October 15 - 18 2011

httpwwwipa-usaorgeventshtml

Updated and complete information regarding the following events will be obtained via

National Travel Secretary Harry SUMMERTON (travelipaca or harlorsympaticoca) and

National Travel Secretary Assistant Guy BABIN (guybabinsympaticoca)

or by contacting your regional Travel Officer

ldquoThe world is a

book and those

who do not

travel only read

one pagerdquo

International Executive Meetings and Friendship weeks

September 20 - 25 2011 IEC Conference - IPA Romania More info at wwwiparomaniaro

September 4ndash 9 2012 World Conference - IPA Israel Friendship week to follow September 9 - 15 2012

with visits to Jerusalem Tel Aviv Dead See and Sea of Galilee

More info at wwwipa-israelorg

IPA - International Youth Gathering 2011 Ireland

The theme of the 2011 event is Green Country Green environment

July 24th - August 7th 2011 wwwipairelandie

Future IYG venues

2012 - IPA Czech Republic - more info to follow

2013 - IPA Switzerland - more info to follow

V O L 2 0 1 0 4

Please share your copy of the IPA Canada newslet-

ter with other friends and members of Law En-

forcement Agencies

Membership forms can be filled out through

the national website of IPA Canada at wwwipaca

Membership dues are only $3000 per year

Please forward any submissions for the next IPA Canada newsletter

before January 15 2011 in MS Word format to the editor

vpwestipaca

Till next and enjoy Servo Per Amikeco

Barry Bos