Honourable John Les - 2005 Gallery
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| The Solicitor General presented awards to a special group of police officers to acknowledge not only their long service of twenty and thirty years committed to public safety, but also their record of exemplary performance in pursuing and maintaining the highest standards possible. "Thanks to all of you. You are the backbone of our public safety system, the heart and soul of communities across Vancouver and British Columbia." - Solicitor General John Les. December 8, 2005.
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| Solicitor General John Les introduced members of the Translink’s new police unit, the first of its kind in Canada. The Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority Police Service’s 70 officers have full authority to enforce drug laws, execute outstanding warrants and arrest individuals who commit crimes outside a SkyTrain station. [news release]
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| On November 28, 2005, Solicitor General John Les and Community Services Minister Ida Chong signed an agreement between the Province and UBCM, the provincial organization of municipal governments, to release $2 million to support community-based programs fighting crystal meth. This is the first phase of the $7 million meth plan announced by the Premier in September. [news release]
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| On November 25, 2005, Solicitor General John Les, Minister of State for Child Care Linda Reid and Skip Bassford, President University College of the Fraser Valley (UCFV) were proud to officially open the new B.C. Centre for Social Responsibility based in UCFV. "The center will enhance public safety across the province," said Solicitor General Les, "by helping us figure out ways to deal with some pretty tough issues such as the abuse of alcohol, gambling and Internet addictions." [news release]
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| Crime Prevention Week 2005, running November 1 to 7, was officially launched in B.C. by Solicitor General John Les. This is a national celebration held each year to raise awareness of crime prevention strategies and encourage citizens to get involved in community safety efforts.
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| Gordon Robson, president of the Crystal Meth Task Force Strategies Society, presented Solicitor General John Les with a certificate of appreciation on October 22nd, 2005 in Nanaimo.
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| Solicitor General John Les joined RCMP Inspector Norm Gaumont, MLA Maryh Polak, Mayor of Langley Kurt Alberts and officer in charge of RCMP "E" Division traffic services, Inspector Norm Gaumont to introduce the Fraser Valley to their new integrated road safety unit. [news release]
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| Solicitor General John Les speaks at the launch of the 2005 Community Crash Reduction Challenge: October is Zero Tolerance Month. Reducing motor vehicle crashes and the resulting injuries and deaths is a priority for this government and the goal is to make our roads the safest to drive in Canada.
Take the Crash Reduction Challenge and make every day you drive, cycle or walk safe.
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| Solicitor General John Les presented Community Safety and Crime Prevention Awards to several individuals and groups who had made outstanding and valuable contributions towards preventing crime and violence. Three individuals received an award recognizing their outstanding volunteer services: (L to R) Bud Cairns of Abbotsford, Art Arnold of Delta and Betty Fraser of Parksville). [news release]
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| Police and Peace Officers Memorial 2005 — Solicitor General John Les paid tribute to fallen police and peace officers and to their families and loved ones left behind. "...their service and sacrifice will not be forgotten, but rather will inspire all of us to better serve our country, our province and our communities."
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| Solicitor General John Les attended UBCM 2005 where he had the opportunity to talk directly with municipal leaders and share with them the ministry's plan for public safety in B.C. This year UBCM is celebrating 100 years of community service.
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| Solicitor General John Les signs the agreement which will see the creation of three new research chairs at UCFV and SFU, in the field of criminal justice. Looking on (left to right) are SFU Vice President of Research Dr. Pinto, UCFV President Skip Bassford, RCMP Deputy Commissioner, Bev Busson and UCFV Head of Criminal Justice, Dr. Martha Dow. [news release]
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| Holder of the newly created Chair in Criminal Justice Research at UCFV, Dr. Darryl Plecas (far right) explains how the Centre for Criminal Justice Research at the Abbotsford campus will use highly advanced, secure computer systems which have been developed and donated by Sun Microsystems, to analyse crime statistics to provide government and law enforcement agencies with "evidence-based information" to assist in crime reduction. [news release]
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| Solicitor General John Les and S/Sgt Del Manak (in background), Victoria Police Department. [news release]
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| S/Sgt Ted Smith (RCMP) @ podium
Solicitor General John Les
Saanich Deputy Chief Mike Chadwick (Chair of the Traffic Safety Committee). [news release]
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