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For the past five years Dave has had the honour of being the York Regional Police Board Chair. The police services profile has been raised significantly during this time with safety programs in all of our neighbourhoods. Dave has overseen the greatest hiring process in the history of the service. This process which has significantly increased safety and security for our Town.

"These are difficult times. New types of crime like marajuana grow-ops, home invaisions and gangs are on the rise throughout the GTA. I want the citizens of Richmond Hill to know that we have taken and will continue to take all steps necessary to ensure their safety.

The Police Board, with Dave as it's Chair, recently held a Guns, Gangs and Youth Crime Community forum with the school boards, social service agencies and youth themselves to determine how we, as a Region, can avoid the tremendous violence that takes place just south of Steeles. There is a total community solution required before it becomes a police problem.

Dave was instrumental in the hiring of popular York Regional Police Chief, Armand La Barge. Chief Labarge was recently awarded the Order Of Merit in Rideau Hall by Governor General Michaelle Jean. The Chief received the Order for his contributions to ethical and competent policing.

"We are extremely fortunate to have Armand La Barge as our Chief. It is most gratifying to see his efforts so highly recognized and rewarded."

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