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Raymond G. Leclair — Member

Member·Ontario Civilian Police Commission

Raymond G. Leclair

Since 1991

cases · 8 yrs · OCPC

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Edward King v. The Municipality of Metro Toronto Police Services Board, 1992 CanLII 12274

The appellant, an off-duty police officer, was convicted of discreditable conduct and ordered to resign or be summarily dismissed after verbally abusing a civilian driver during a traffic altercation.

On appeal, the Ontario Civilian Police Commission confirmed the conviction, finding that off-duty conduct can bring discredit to the police force.

However, the Commission found the penalty of dismissal too severe given the appellant's 11-year service record and the fact that related criminal charges were still pending, which limited the evidence available regarding the full incident.

The penalty was reduced to a demotion from First Class Constable to Fourth Class Constable.

OCPCJan 24, 1992

Constable Viktor Jutasi v. Kingston Police Force, 1992 CanLII 12277

The appellant police officer appealed a conviction for discreditable conduct arising from his use of profanity toward a civilian whose vehicle he had towed.

The officer argued that the charge was a nullity due to missing particulars, that the signing of the charge sheet was invalid, and that the hearing board erred in its credibility findings and application of the standard of proof.

The Ontario Civilian Police Commission dismissed the appeal, finding that the missing particulars did not prejudice the officer, the signing officer adequately considered the allegations, and there was sufficient evidence to support the conviction on a balance of probabilities.

OCPCJan 2, 1992

Vanier Police Services Board v. Ottawa Police Services Board, 1991 ONCPC 3901

The Vanier Police Services Board applied to the Ontario Civilian Commission on Police Services for a ruling that court security costs should not be included in the cost-sharing formula under its policing agreement with the Ottawa Police Services Board, and for repayment of past amounts.

The Commission found it had jurisdiction to interpret the agreement but not to order repayment.

On the merits, the Commission ruled that the broad definition of operating costs in the agreement included the newly imposed statutory costs of providing court security.

OCPCNov 5, 1991

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Also Appearing

Bruce ChambersAgent
1 appearance
Wendy SouthallAgent
1 appearance
Mike MooneyAgent
1 appearance

Counsel for the Appellant

Bruce R. ShiltonCounsel
1 appearance
Donald A. RiouCounsel
1 appearance
Anthony P. MarratoCounsel
1 appearance

Counsel for the Respondent

Michael ShardAgent
1 appearance
Frank S. SarloCounsel
1 appearance
Frederick E. LeitchCounsel
1 appearance

Counsel for the Smiths Falls Police Association

Martin J. DoaneCounsel
1 appearance

for Appellant

Edward G. SpongCounsel
1 appearance

for Constable Hewitson

D. GraceCounsel
1 appearance

for the Appellant

W. Michael TempleCounsel
3 appearances
Harry G. BlackCounsel
2 appearances
Ian J. RolandCounsel
1 appearance
Douglas G. ReevesCounsel
1 appearance
Eric HafemannCounsel
1 appearance
Heather A. HutchinsonCounsel
1 appearance
Ian RolandCounsel
1 appearance
John ScheuldermanCounsel
1 appearance
Michael J. EpsteinCounsel
1 appearance
Michel Z. CharbonneauCounsel
1 appearance
Paul La CourseUnion representative
1 appearance
Shane HickingbottomAgent
1 appearance

for the Appellants

Harry G. BlackCounsel
1 appearance

for the Applicant

Daniel OuimetAgent
1 appearance
Denise LerouxAgent
1 appearance
Gisele LalondeAgent
1 appearance
Paul LalondeAgent
1 appearance

for the City of Ottawa

Douglas WallaceCounsel
1 appearance

for the Force

McCulloughAgent
1 appearance
Norman JacksonCounsel
1 appearance

for the Meaford Police Service Board

J.H.E. Middlebro'Counsel
1 appearance

for the Metropolitan Toronto Police Force

George S. MonteithCounsel
2 appearances

for the Metropolitan Toronto Police Services Board

George MonteithCounsel
1 appearance
George S. MonteithCounsel
1 appearance

for the Ottawa Police Services Board

Brian SkinnerAgent
1 appearance
Vincent WestwickCounsel
1 appearance
Brian FordAgent
1 appearance

for the Respondent

Michael ShardAgent
2 appearances
Michael KingstonAgent
1 appearance
Bruce Kenneth BrownCounsel
1 appearance
Daniel O. BriseboisCounsel
1 appearance
Dennis W. BrownCounsel
1 appearance
Graydon SheppardCounsel
1 appearance
Michael ShardCounsel
1 appearance
Phyllis L. CarlyleCounsel
1 appearance
Tom HughesAgent
1 appearance

for the Waterloo Regional Police Service

Brian R. LawCounsel
1 appearance
Virginia TorranceCounsel
1 appearance

in Person

William CrozierSelf-represented
1 appearance

Prosecuting Officer

H. HeuchertAgent
1 appearance

Solicitor for the Appellant

Robert B. McGeeCounsel
1 appearance

Solicitor for the Respondent

George S. MonteithCounsel
1 appearance

Spokesperson for the Smiths Falls Police Services Board

Michael C. AllenAgent
1 appearance

Decisions

Years active

Tribunals

1991–1998

Active range

OCPC23(100%)

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appeal

trial

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