Civilianization (Details)

Name of province/ territory:

Quebec

City/ Region:

Quebec

Description of Initiative:

Where possible and to allow police officers to focus strictly on police activities, we try to reassign certain duties to civilian employees (e.g., photo radar).

Initiative Key Objectives:

Optimal use of our police resources/efficiencies.

Section Responsible for Implementation:

Human resources section—all units involved

Key Contact:

Mario Ouellette
mario.ouellette@surete.qc.ca

Groups/ Agencies/ Key Partners Involved:

• police association or union

Level of Involvement (consultative - information sharing) and/or cooperative - direct involvement):

Consultative

Amount of Time Initiative has been in Place:

Began mid-2012.

Reason for Undertaking the Initiative:

N/A

Resources Required to Implement this Initiative:

N/A

Method of Implementation:

To be assessed.

Key Outcomes of the Initiative:

Project is just beginning. It is too early to observe the effects.

Availability of a Communication Strategy:

No

Key Messages used to Publicize the Initiative:

N/A

Forms of Evaluation by which the Initiative will be Assessed:

• N/A

Evaluation Completed or Community Feedback Received:

No

Summary of the Outcomes:

N/A

Summary of the Performance Measure Data Collected:

N/A

Economics of Policing Pillars:

• Efficiencies within Police Services

Further Details:

Make optimal use of police resources and skills. Sound management of payroll.

Additional Comments or Suggestions:

N/A

Record Entry Date:

2013-08-01