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Patrol sergeants, constables asked from POLICE on page 4 deliberations commence ibis fall. According to insp. Taylor, it's unlikely the full study will have wrapped up by then, aithough preltminary reports will be tssued Io administration. As pars of the study. constables and patrol sergeants were asked t0 accouni for every 15 minutes of their time on tbc job from June 14 tbrougb 24 in order ta get a fïrm handle on their workioad. Mr. Atkinson said that olicers were encouraged ta participate fulty in ail information gathering. "We're asking them t0 tell it like it is," lie said. "This is thse process we asked for." For Insp. Taylor, this survey wiIl heip determine the "variety of' activities front-lime members face," which can change rapidly in a I S-minute timeframe. Senior management included In addition to the front ]ne, the study wili include intervies witb senior management and HRPA representatives plus examine aspects of the force ranging from communications. training and recruiîîng tii leet and finance. Mr. Aikinson saîd thse HRPA didn't specilîcally ask for such a wide scope but lies graîified regardless. "We're absolutely pleased wiîh the commuitnent so far," said Mr. Atkinson. In addition Io interviews and surs cys. the study will encompass statîstical comparators, the impact of legislation. growth, unmet needs, shif t scbeduies, use of technology. census inflormation and more. When completed. said Mr. Atkînson. thse analysîs should have teeth" and its resuits nmust lie itnplenaented -matt Saand "gather dust." Insp. Taylor said i will he up ta top lirass ta decide whaî Ido with the results. "Senior management has always been respectful ta the needs of front-line staff," lie said. NOT JUST ANY HOME WILL DO ... SAME GOES FOR INSURANCE. W' L 1IL h. \\ Yl When it cornes to your homeowners insurance, no one understands your needs like a State Farm agent. That's why State Farm® insures more homes than anyone e/se. You can enjoy the perfect home knowing it's insured with State Farm. Ca/I us for details. Don MacRae rp------ 1 Anita Cutata IKE Ai iii)D 'H( HBiit R (L.ý J 5151EF ARM I15 HRE.- 485 Main St. E., Milton Trat FORM INSIJEANCE COMPANIeI, CANADIAN HEAt OFFICE: SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO The Canadian Champion, Frday August 8, 2003-17 Constable wants to see committee formed to help seniors citizens protect themselves ' m ol AViLuSON on page 5 Burlington districts Det. Const. Cathi Tharrne, whose mandate is to investigate crimes against seniors. Sheil also be involved with training front-lime officers on senior issues and identifying abuse and neglect. She said seniors are now wantmng to help protect themseives and have formed assault committees partnering with police in several nearby municipalities. Alihougit Milton daesn't flos have an assauit committee, Const. Davidson said he'd like to see one form in the near future. "Seniors will listen ta seniors," he said. Const. Davidson said ies currently working with an eider abuse commiàttee, which bas seniors act out skits on eider abuse. Hes looking for Milton seniors ta become invo]ved. A training session wîil be heid September 9 from 9 arn. until noon at police headquarters in Oakvîlle. "They go out into thse community (beginning) September 10," Const. Davidson said. Interested seniors should cali Const. Davidson at (905) 825-4777. StePhanie Thies.een can be reached at sthiessen@miltoncanadianchampioî.o .. ...... t/r tt PURCHASEi FINANCINO AT MIL TNGE ~~YSLER ON MOST 2003 & N0W 2004'S$ -skm u 1 k. rsotu a m UFlIÉ WITH EVERY NEW & USED bOIL VEHICLE PURCHASE/LEASE EXCLUSIVELY AT MILTON CHRYSLER Lifetme Free Oil Chasges excudes diesel engines. Ste us for detaiss 10%. purcttate isancing up to 60 months on most 2003 s ý 0%/ on 2004s range trom 36 to 60 months on varus popular models. See us for details. Now get 0% purchase t:nancing up to 72 monthsono 2003 & 2004 300M, 2003 Grand Cherokee and 2003 Durango. See dealer for detailo. -J /J j , J4 Fe ý, Me m