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Police BoardThe Victoria Police Board (Board) is responsible for providing police and law enforcement services for the municipalities of Esquimalt and Victoria.
 The 2010 Victoria Police Board is comprised of:
- Mayor Fortin of Victoria, Chair and Media Contact Person
- Mayor Desjardins of Esquimalt, Vice Chair
- Mr. Ralston Alexander, Provincial Appointee
- Ms. Lindalee Brougham, Provincial Appointee
- Mr. Gurdial (Gordy) Singh Dodd, Provincial Appointee
- Ms. Joan Kotarski, Council Appointee (Victoria)
- Ms. Kathy Mick, Council Appointee (Esquimalt)
- Mr. David Nicholds, Provincial Appointee
- Ms. Christine Stoneman, Provincial Appointee
The mandate of the Board, on behalf of the residents of Esquimalt and Victoria, is to provide civilian oversight to the activities of the Department consistent with the provisions of the Police Act (Act). This includes:
- Establishing an independent police department and appointing the chief constable and other constables and employees;
- Directing and overseeing the Department to ensure the enforcement of municipal bylaws, criminal laws and the laws of British Columbia, the maintenance of law and order; and the prevention of crime;
- Carrying out other requirements as specified in the Act and other relevant legislation; and
- Playing a key role in ensuring that the organization carries out its actions and activities in an acceptable manner.
The Board operates under to oversight of the Police Services Division of the BC Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General who is responsible for Police Boards and policing in BC.
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