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I. "WEEKEND STAR" FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2001 - 23 Rotary exchange program brings law enforcement links By Rik Davie he is a probation-parole been interesting," he said. The Star .., Officer, or a Criminal Justice One particular differ- When Roger Hamill gical worker as he is ence he pointed out is the paid a visit to Canada recently, he. spent some of his trip sitting in a police cruiser. Fortunately though, he wasn't in the back seat. Instead, the Scottsman sat up front with Constable Jamie Elliott, a Durham Regional Police officer whe works out of North Durham's 26 Division. As part of an exchange team from Scotland spon- sored by the Uxbridge Rotary Club, Mr. Hamill was given the opportunity to see what it was like to Elliott and Const. Brad Uxbridge Stars be a Canadian cop for a purse on a break in the game. . day. patrol day about the differ- "Everyone here has Several non-Rotary ent issues facing law been great and it has been members from various anforcement authorities in a good experience," Mr. | overseas backgrounds nada. Hamill said. et were given the change to travel through the local area to get a feel for what their counter-parts in Canada handle on a daily basis. In his native Edinburgh, known there. Here in Canada he had a chance to talk to proba- tion officers and police in an effort to understand the different issues facing his North 'American counter- parts, and to find common links. : He especially eo oved his day with the Durham Regional Police Service. "It was great, | only found out about it a couple of days ago," Mr. Hamill said. He talked with Const. "I work in a big city, but even so there are similari- ties here with drugs and property crimes. | have gotten a view about rural problems here that has fact that Canadian police officers are armed at all times. "I wonder nit that and what the differences in 'culture are that make it necessary," Mr. Hamill said "I know that talking to our police they do not want to carry guns, they feel it steps up things an extra mark, and yet | see the need here more after." meeting officers." Mr. Hamill said that his * whole trip has been great, including a trip 'to an hockey: ; Looking just a little uncomfortable in his bullet" proof vest, Roger Hamill then continued on his way with Const. Elliott. Quite a vacation! Roger Hamill (left), a parole and probation officer from Scotland, visited Uxbridge recently as part of a Rotary Club sponsored exchange program that allowed him a chance to ride with Constable Jamie Elliott. It is just one of the many programs sponsored by the Uxbridge Rotary Club. TE 131 North Port, Port Perry, Ontario .. LoL 182 Tel: 905.985.5595 * Fax: 905.985.5590 bwbody @aol.cam s-www.durhamindex.com/bw/collision.html PICK-UPS & 'ACCESSORIES | Trailer Hitches available for most vehicles from 1000 to 14000 Ib. capacity. . | Auto Parts -- QUT wr Carquest PONTIAC BUICK LIMITED 10 Vanedward Drive, Port Perry 985-8474 Serving the Community since 1976 YOU'LL FIND IT AT General CARQUEST Motors e Domestic and Import Products Non Auto Parts e Daily Availability of over | 8 130,000 All workmanship and refinishing Parts & Accessories 4 guaranteed for the life of your vehicle. oe CARQUEST os 1 this con , Coast-To-Coast Guarantee 139 Queen St. 905-985-848 1 Sy Pontiacs, Buicks & GMC Trucks re =@=Aldon TRANSMISSION SPECIALISTS SINCE 1961 * Automotive & Marine ° Serviced & Rebuilt Warranty Available (001% 11d 0 5 0 S03 \N) 24 LN 0 14 31 LN 116 * Licensed Auto & Marine Mechanics on Staff * Free Estimates Towing Available ® Open Monday to Saturday 178 Reach Industrial Park Rd., Unit 10, Port Perry 905-985-2659 Full liné of brand name tras: Co "Professional installation and balancing. a 241A Main St. N., Uxbridge 005-852-4238 SOUGOG CHRYSLER Font At the corner of HWy.12 | and Hwy. 7A, Manchester 905-985- 7364