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LJ ------ Community services officer works for public relations There's searedly a school kid in Scugog Township who wouldn't recognize Brian Dunham. - And well they should. As community services officer with the Whitby detachment of the OPP, Constable Dun- ham makes at least two trips to every elementary school each year setting up_safety patrols: and talking to the youngsters about all aspects of highway safety. . Constable Dunham is just one of 103 officers in 17 districts across the province We inviteyou ... to watch two of the most amazing programs on tele- vision to-day. Search for Truth SUNDAYS 9:30 A.M. Channels 22-2-6 and It Is Written SUNDAYS 10:30 A.M. * Channel12 A.26 who are responsible for community relations. And while the school. safety pro- grams are a vital part of the job, the community services officer is also responsible for personal contact . with all public groups and organi ations. Since 1966, the purpose and function of the community services division has been to foster public interest and awareness in safety, crime prevention, and general res- pect for law and authority. Last week, Staff-Sgt. Denis Robson of OPP headquarters in Toronto was in Whitby to explain the functions of the community services officers to a group of policemen from the OPP and Durham Region. It was part of a public relations tour that has taken Staff-Sgt. Robson to all 17 districts of the OPP across the province. Before becoming a CSO, an officer is given training and evaluation by other CSO's and the detachment COLIN BALL MOTORS tn. 7A Hwy. West - Port Perry - 985-8411 "your FORD-MERCURY dealer SALES - SERVICE - + MARQUIS * COUGAR *FORD 'LTD II O LINCOLN "~~ Continental Mark V Versailles PARTS - ~AEABINE * TRUCKS - Light, Medium, Heavy commanding officer. Because much of thé work involves speaking to stu- dents and other groups, once an officer is selected he is sent to a regular teachers college for instruction and courses in teaching tech- niques. In order to get their mess- age across, CSO's have im- provised an innovated. One officer used a ramp and a miniature car with an egg in it to illustrate what will hap- pen to that egg in a crash if it is not tied in with a seat belt. Films of some of the tech- niques used in safety demon- strations are now utilized by other * police forces in Canada. The CSO is backed by a well-staffed division at OPP headquarters which is res- ponsible for such things as public relations, contact with the various news media, and the handling of complaints from the public against the force. Last year, there were 656 complaints registered across the province against a force that numbers around. 5000 officers and each year has many hundreds of thou- sands of contacts with the general public. Through the community services division, the force is constantly working to im- prove public attitudes to- wards the police, and in one respect at least it seems to be working. Last year for example, the community services branch received almost $3 million in a variety of donations from the public to be used by the force to carry out its public relations functions. This is almost ten times the amount "spent by the force itself on these funétions. What you see: Sharp's perfect colour TV. What you get: Linytron Picture Tube & Sigma 500 Modular Chassis ws 399% Make 17-3 kes! Christmas wilh Color Easy Monthly - Payments. bose Complete Service warranty included. Usual 2 year Parts & Service. PLUS 1 BONUS YEAR : (Parts & Service) WITH THIS T.V. SPECIAL. R ls ANTENNAS & EQUIPMENT If purchased with this T.V. Special CHANNEL MASTER 'antenna "insta lations! ition since 1915 iy DURHAM Electronics & T.V. 145 Queen Street - Port Perry - 985-3811 ¥ LAC de nbssteiiedinivbiinis ed tastinnd death we ting wird stsipicanlibin tne nsi ssn isa bids stadt PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, Dec. 7, 1977 -- 11 ¢ Staff/Sgt. Denis Robinson [left] talks with Const. Brian Dunham, who is community services officer with the Whitby OPP detachment. Staff/Sgt. Robinson spokelast week in Whitby on the role and functions of the more than 100 community service officers across Ontario. MD Or # [] Formal fo the Holidays | ORDER EARLY FOR NEW YEAR'S EVE FESTIVITIES The Black Peak Lapel Tuxedo Style 671 Single breasted, one button tuxedo is shown here with the white pleated shirt and black satin bow tie. Insert shows the RSVP shirt in black on white. Vests are available in black satin or black wool worsted with satin piping. A The complete 1 selection of shirts and accessories, including footwear can be ordered. FREEMAN FORMAL RENTALS ~ ONLY 15 SHOPPING DAYS LEFT BEFORE CHRISTMAS! A Giregoiy's Men's Wea Sid. LAKEVIEW PLAZA - PORT PERRY 985-8160 ICHARGEX| oD a CHRISTMAS STORE HOURS: December 1 to December 23 including Mondays 10 a.m. fo 9 p.m. Daily Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. SR rey = AK FRR Pog