Greater Victoria police forces issues and news
#3261
Posted 12 March 2024 - 11:07 PM
#3262
Posted 13 March 2024 - 05:06 AM
Victoria police are warning people whose personal information was in an officer’s notebook that was lost for eight days last month that they should consider staying in a secondary location, locking their doors and being mindful of their surroundings.
The notebook “was in the temporary possession of the criminal element of Greater Victoria,” says a letter from the Victoria Police Department to those affected by the privacy breach.
The breach occurred on Feb. 14 and the department became aware of it on Feb. 20, the letter says. Names, addresses and vehicle information were included in the notebook.
https://www.timescol...element-8435654
they should consider staying in a secondary location
wtf. For how long? Will VicPD pick up my hotel expenses?
Donald McKay, a criminal defence lawyer in Victoria, said a client was notified Monday of the lost notebook containing her information. Her information was also in the notebook that was lost in December 2022, he said.
Shortly after the first notebook was lost, she was the victim of a home invasion that was believed to be linked to the notebook, McKay said. “Twice in two years seems to be absurd, quite frankly. And it raises the question of whether or not this is a frequent occurrence and it’s only come to light because she happened to be involved in two circumstances,” he said.
His client, who does not want to be named, told McKay she is safe and taking precautions.
Lawyer P.G. Kent, whose client’s information was also in the most recent lost notebook, is considering bringing a class-action lawsuit against VicPD. The information in the notebook is private and should have been safeguarded, he said. “You can imagine the fear that this letter would instill in someone receiving it,” Kent said.
Edited by Victoria Watcher, 13 March 2024 - 05:08 AM.
#3263
Posted 13 March 2024 - 05:15 AM
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#3264
Posted 13 March 2024 - 06:04 AM
#3265
Posted 13 March 2024 - 06:33 AM
What I don't understand re the police notebook is are there no authentication measures routinely included in any notebook build, especially one for sensitive purposes like policing? Even if it is physically stolen how does the thief gain access to the (file) contents?
Both my personal and especially my employer-provided machines - the latter on which I work with highly sensitive provincial/personal data - are triple authenticated by bullet proof passwords (which I change every 60 days), in addition to mobile phone-generated biometric and fingerprint credentials, which I have to provide via MS Authenticator, which is installed on my phone.
Are there not similar secure measures on police laptops? When they hop out of the car to grab a donut do they not as a matter of policy lock their laptops at a minimum, "just in case"?
#3266
Posted 13 March 2024 - 06:37 AM
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#3267
Posted 13 March 2024 - 06:57 AM
Heh....the IT guy in me: "notebook" always = laptop. A physical notebook never occurred. Well that makes sense but was it physically stolen then or simply misplaced by the officer? Or do we know?
#3268
Posted 14 March 2024 - 03:46 AM
The program was discontinued in 2023 following a recommendation from B.C.’s human rights commissioner
https://www.vicnews....ictoria-7329259
Edited by Victoria Watcher, 14 March 2024 - 03:47 AM.
#3269
Posted 14 March 2024 - 03:48 AM
The notebook was temporarily in the possession of someone known to police who is suspected of criminal activity, the department says
https://www.timescol...pd-says-8441878
Edited by Victoria Watcher, 14 March 2024 - 03:48 AM.
#3270
Posted 14 March 2024 - 03:49 AM
https://www.cheknews...embers-1194970/
Edited by Victoria Watcher, 14 March 2024 - 03:50 AM.
#3271
Posted Today, 05:37 PM
‘Honoured to begin my role’: Oak Bay Police announce new chief constable
A police officer who made history when she became Greater Victoria’s first female deputy chief constable has just been promoted to Oak Bay’s top cop.
Oak Bay deputy chief Julie Chanin will be appointed as the district’s new chief constable, the police board announced Monday. She’s moving up in rankings after outgoing chief constable Mark Fisher announced his retirement.
At the time, a women’s advocate said it was a progressive, positive move.
Though Chanin has been with Oak Bay Police for 13 years, she has more than two decades of policing experience, having previously worked for the West Shore and Port McNeill RCMP detachments.
Now, she’s ready for the next chapter in her career.
“I am honoured to begin my role as Chief Constable and fortunate to have a dedicated team of police officers, staff and volunteers all committed to serving the community of Oak Bay,” said Chanin, adding that she looks forward to continuing the work of so many in making the district safer.
Police board chair Kevin Murdoch touches on trust, saying it’s “such an integral part of successful community policing, and DCC Chanin has earned the trust of the Board, the Department, and the broader community we serve.”
Chanin’s first day in the role is June 1.
#3272
Posted Today, 06:17 PM
Information provided by the Victoria Police Department states that at about 7:05 p.m. on September 9, 2022, police responded to a call regarding a woman yelling near the intersection of Park Boulevard and Heywood Avenue.
It is reported that when officers arrived, the woman had a weapon and following negotiation attempts, she was taken into custody at about 10:15 p.m.
The woman was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The IIO was notified of the incident shortly after it occurred and has commenced an investigation.
Outcome:
https://iiobc.ca/app...rm-2022-241.pdf
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