ANNUAL REPORT 1985-1986

Jusfice InSfitute
Of
Brifish Columbia
4180 West 4th Avenue
Vancouver, B.C.
V6R 4J5
(604) 228-9771

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Letter of Transmittal

l

Mission Statement
Goals

2
3

Members of the Board

4

Executive Committee
Policy Advisory Committee

5
5

Report of the Acting Principal

6

Organization Chart

7

Performance 1979-86

8

Statistical Reports 1985-86

9

Divisional Reports

22

Corrections Academy
Court Services Academy
Educational Services &:
Extension Programs Division
Emergency Health Services Academy
Fire Academy
Police Academy
Financial Statements

23
27
29
34

37
41

46

LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
The Honourable Brian R.D. Smith, Q.C.
Attorney General
Province of British Columbia
Parliament Buildings
Victoria, B. C.

Dear Mr. Minister:
On behalf of the Board of the Justice Institute of British Columbia,
I have the honour to submit to you the Annual Report of the
Institute for fiscal year 1985-86 pursuant to Section 60 of the
College and Institute Act.
Within the report we have provided a detailed overview of the
programs, expenditures and activities that took place during the
year.
The Board is pleased that the Institute has been able to maintain a
high degree of quality, productivity and service in meeting the
varying training and education needs of our client groups and
students. Each Division within the Institute has contributed to this
effort and we are proud of the work that has been done by our
dedicated and loyal staff members.
Unfortunately during the year, our Principal, Dr. Gerald Kilcup,
resigned to take a position with another post secondary educational
institution within the Province. Dr. Kilcup provided many years of
inspired leadership in planning, organizing and directing the affairs
of the Institute from our earliest days. He will be missed.
The Board is secure in its feeling that the worst part of restraint is
behind us. We now look forward to the many exciting challenges
that lie ahead for the Institute in serving the justice and public
safety training needs of the citizens of British Columbia.
Robert J. Stewart
Chairman of the Board

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MISSION ST A TEMENT
The Justice Institute of British Columbia, as a post secondary
training institution, will develop, deliver and coordinate a wide
range of training, professional development, and educational
programs and services for people working within the fields of
justice, emergency health and public safety. These programs and
services will be designed to improve the quality of justice,
emergency health and public safety for all citizens of British
Columbia.

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GOALS
L

To develop and provide programs, courses of instruction
and services consistent with the identified needs of:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

II.

the Corrections Branch of the Ministry of Attorney
General,
the Court Services Branch of the Ministry of
Attorney General,
the Emergency Health Services Commission of
British Columbia,
the Fire Services Commissioner of British
Columbia, and
the Police Services Branch of the Ministry of
Attorney General

To develop and provide courses of instruction and
services consistent with the identified needs of:
a)
b)
c)
d)

other components of the Ministry of Attorney
General,
other ministries of the government in justice and
public safety related areas,
other government ministries, and
private agencies and community groups engaged in
justice or public safety activities.

IIL

To provide opportunities through continuing education
for the community to participate in activities that
promote a better understanding of justice and public
safety issues.

IV.

To develop a · cooperative system of coordination
between the Institute's own programs and those of other
institutes, colleges, universities, public schools and
community based organizations.

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MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
Robert J. Stewart, Chairman
Chief Constable, Vancouver Police Department
Anthony P. Pantages, Q.C., Vice Chairman
Barrister and Solicitor, Russell and DuMoulin
Joseph H. Cohen, C.M. L.L.D. (Hon.)
Vice President and Director, Sony of Canada
His Honour Gerald R.B. Coultas
Chief Judge, Provincial Court of British Columbia
Jack M. Giles, Q.C.
Barrister and Solicitor, Farris and Co.
Glen Ridgway
Barrister and Solicitor, Ridgway, Lawson, Desjardins
E.A. Sandy Robertson, P.Eng.
President, Robertson, Kolbeins, Teevan and Gallaher Ltd.
Mary E. Saunders
Barrister ·and Solicitor, Ladner Downs

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Lawrence E. Goble
A/Principal and Dean of Educational Services
F. Donald Broadbent
Director, Court Services Academy
Philip B. Crosby-Jones
Director, Police Academy
John E. Laverock
Director, Corrections Academy
Paul C. Smith
Director, Fire Academy
Anthony T. Williams
Director, Emergency Health Services Academy
P. Dean Winram
Director, Finance and Administration (Bursar)

POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Frank A. Rhodes, Assistant Deputy Minister,
Support Services, Ministry of Attorney General (Chairman)
Gordon R. Anderson, Fire Com missioner
David M. Bahr, Deputy Commissioner of Corrections
Nolan R. Baynes, Executive Director,
Emergency Health Services Commission
Robin B. Bourne, Assistant Deputy Minister, Police Services
Lawrence E. Goble, A/Principal and
Dean of Educational Services, Justice Institute
A.K.B. (Tony) Sheridan, Director of Court Services
Robert C. Simson, Executive Counsel, Support Services,
Ministry of Attorney General
P. Dean Winram, Bursar, Justice Institute
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REPORT OF THE
ACTING PRINCIPAL
During 1985-86 the Justice Institute continued along the road to
recovery. With limited resources and increasing demands for
programs and services, we were able to provide course offerings
and support services at a level close to last year's totals.
In addition, a number of programs were redesigned involving a
combination of distance education packages along with shorter
classroom sessions at the Institute. Major efforts in this area were
undertaken by the Fire, Emergency Health and Court Services
Academies.
The highlight of the year for the Police Academy was the training
of the largest block of recruits since the J.I.B.C. began in 1978. A
class of 67 recruits underwent training at the Academy mainly to
meet the added police requirements for Expo 86. The Corrections
Academy also experienced greater demands for training and
support services for Corrections Branch staff during this fiscal
year, with a number of new and innovative courses being added to
their curriculum.
Extra effort also went into marlceting our services to outside
·groups requiring justice and public safety training programs. The
·'ust is long and growing. Income from these programs increased by
20 % over last year with many new opportunities being developed
for the future.
After eight years of dedicated service to the Justice Institute, our
Principal, Gerry Kilcup, moved on to a new position. Gerry's
leadership will be missed but he has left us with a firm foundation
from which we can continue to work on our mandate - to improve
the quality of justice, emergency health and public safety for all
citizens of British Columbia.

Lawrence E. Goble
Acting Principal

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Justice Institute of B.C.
Organization

MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
For:
Corrections Academy
Court Services Academy
Fire Academy
Police Academy
Educational Services Division
Finance and Administration Division
AND
MINISTRY OF HEAL TH
(Emergency Health Services Commission)
For:
Emergency Health Services Academy

BOARD

[

PRINCIPAL

v
CORRECTIONS
ACA DEMY

COURT SERVICES
ACADEMY

EMERGENCY

FIRE AC ADEMY

HEALTH
SERVICES
ACADEMY

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EDUCATIONAL
SERVICES
DIVISION

POLICE
ACADEMY

FINANCE AND
ADMINISTRATION

DIVISION

PERFORMANCE 1979-86
STUDENT
TRAINING
DAYS

OPERATING
EXPENDITURES

64,000
62,000

$ 10,500,000

60,000

10,000,000

58,000

9,500,000

56,000

9,000,000

54,000

8,500,000

52,000

8,000,000

50,000
48,000

/

46,000

p

44,000
I

42,000

/

7,500,000
7,000,000

'o... ..... .....

6,500,000
''0- ___

I

6,000,000

O----o

5,500,000

I

40,000

I

I

5,000,000
4,500,000

38,000
36,000

/

/°' .......... .....

I

4,000,000

d

3,500,000

34,000
32,000

3,000,000

30,000

2,500,000

28,000

2,000,000

26,000

1,500,000
1,000,000

24,000
$

22,000
I

I

I

I

I

I

500,000

I

1979-80 1980-81 1981-82 1982-83 1983-84 1984-85 1985-86

Key:
- - - Student Training Days
- - ---Operating Expenditures

The overall reduction of some 9% in Student Training Days (S. T.D.)
derives from decreased training in Emergency Health, Extension
Programs and the Fire Academy and increased training in
Corrections, Police and Court Services Academies. The cost per
S.T.D. increaased by 10% over the previous year, Jargely
attributable to the Fire Academy where expenditures were
maintained for program development to be utilized in future years.
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STATISTICAL REPORTS 1985-1986

-9-

Justice Iastitute of British Co1uabia
Student Statistics leport - 1985/86
Year to llarcb 31/86

Ro. of
Ro. of
lilo. of
Course• Students Student Days
DIYISIOR: CODECTIOBS ACADBllY
Time Management
Stress Management
Tutor Workshop
Administrative Support - Dacum
Security Officer - Block II Juv
Security Officer - Block II Adult
Security Officer - Block IV Juv
Security Officer - Block IV Adult
Security Officer - Blocks II & IV - Y
Security Officer - Supplementary
Probation Officer - Basic
Probation Officer Basic - Update
Probation Officer - Block II
Crisis Awareness
Principles of Supervision - I
Principles of Supervision-- II
Personal Self Protection
Recertification
Working With Sexual Offenders
How to"Prepare For a Promotional Panel
Media Literacy
Native Awareness
AFCC Conference
Family Relations Act for Managers
Legal Studies Overview - Block I
Family Upgrading
Pre-Physical Abilities Test Conditioning
Custody & Access
Mediation Skills 1
Mediation Skills II
Interviewing Children
Physical Fitness Training
Labour Relations
Parole/Temp. Absence Co-ords
Prep. for the Panel
Career Paths for Women
Financial Management
Dacum Project
C.A.R.E. Module
Youth Management
Leadership Power & Influence
YOA Update
Occupational Health & Safety
Firearms Instructor
Expert Witness
How to Maintain & Preserve Morale in
Time of Restraint
Monitoring Food Service Delivery
Instructional Techniques

1
6
1
3

29
26

1

11

7
2
6
2
1

138

3
1

52
5
20

1

34
110

47
23

7

90

6

103

2

34

2

30
22
15
81
6
67
35
15

1
1

5
1
4
1
1

22
180
58
21
165
1,561
299
1,030
604
138
899

10
220
180
515
170
30
204
30
81
12
297
136
45

1

6

6

2

18

63

1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
2

2
1
1
1

1
2

1

1
1
1
1
1
1

96

- 10 -

22
90

6

3

36
28

162
84
68
79
14
39
62
39
51
60

34
31
7

13
31
39
51
20
5
9

5

16
24
188
50

45
64
58
376
100

11

44

17

17

9

9
40
24

40
6
1 0 800

-

s;m

No. of
Courses

No. of
Bo. of
Students Student Days

DIVISIOR: COOJlT SERVICES A.CADBHY

Deputy Sheriff:
Basic Training
Program Development
Weapons Qualification
Competency Based Prog.
Fitness Test
Block I
Block II
Block III
Hostage Taking
Auxiliaries
Handgun Instructors
Developing Employees
Execution Prog. Development
Executions Training
Upgrade
Evaluation Workshop
Trust Accounting

1

9

81

2

14

34

4
5
4
3
3

171
71

159
104

2

18
12

1

1
1
3
1

2
1
1
2

Performance Planning & Review
Real Est.ate Council of B.C.
U.B.C.M.
Weighmasters
Challenge of Change
Financial Management
Trial Co-ordinators
Justice of the Peace
Automatic Revenue Collection
Instructional Techniques
Management Training
Registrar-Probate
Registrars - Taxation of Costs
Registrars - Conduct of Hearings
Registrars - Report & Decision Writing
Registrars - Default Judgements
Registrars - Rules of Court
Team Building
Efficiency Auditing
Responsibilities of Directors
Safety Committee Instructor
Court De-Mystification
Bill C-18
Environmental Canada
Occupational Health & Safety
Managers Briefing on C.B.T.
Time Management
Ministry of Mines
Principles of Supervision·
Accounts Receivable & Collection
Project Management

4
8

39
7
6

12
3
52
74
19
79

1
1

10

17

1

17

2
2

14
16
17

3
1
4
2
1
1
1

1
1
1
1
2

7

100

35
14
14
16
12
21
27
24
60

17

288
400
365
24
4
24
78
14
78
48
15
29
148
38

315
85
20
17
21
80
15

35
240
-151
70
28
32
12
84
54
48
120

1

4

4

1

65
401
15
239
10
16
49

32
200

1
1
4
1
1

1
1
1
1

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34

2
4

2

TOTALS

35
29

85

2
64

16
1.998

75

478
5

16
49
10

128
80

4.452

Ro. of

Ro. of

Courses

Students

Ro. of
Student Days

DIVISIOR: EJDCA.TIOIIAL SERVICES
Interdisciplinary:
Front Line or Firing Line
7
Child Sexual Abuse
16
Working With Adult Survivors
2
Use of the Dolls
1
1
Youth In Crisis
TrauQl8 First Aid
1
Family Court Advocacy
5
Mediation - Level I
10
Mediation - Level II
3
5
Auto Extrication
Adolescent Depression & Suicidal Behaviour
5
New Wife Assault Policy
1
Violence in the Family
3
Mediation
2
Assessing For Violence
3
Defusing Hostility For Front Office
Workers
4
New Insights of an Old Therapist
1
2
Working With the Alcoholic Family
Stress & Burnout in High Risk Occupations
3
Men Who Batter
1
Separation & Divorce Mediation
1
Coping Skills For the Workplace
5
On Time
2
Prosecution of Child Sexual Abuse
5
Management & Prevention of Violent &
Abusive Behaviour
1
1
Making Meetings Work
Managing Interpersonal Conflict
1
Anger Management with Youth
4
Demystifying the Fund Raising Progress
1
Children from Violent Homes
4
Presentation Skills for the Anxious
1
Negotiation Skills
3
Sexual Abuse Prevention
3
Law & Disabilities
1
Child Abuse Policy
1
Emergency First Aid
1
Adv. Tactics for Communicating Under Pressure 1
Living with Sexually Abused Child
2
Responding to Suicide
1
Crime prevention Conference
1
Leading Adult Survivor Groups
1
Pornography Consultation
1
Adolescent Sex Offender
1
Wife Assault
1
Alternative Measures
1
Crisis Intervention
1

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139
752
59
25
45
23
82
262
39
136
201
18
86
41
58

139
849
59
25
90
23

94
38
42
135
24
16
117
50
183

116
19
42
135
24
32
117
100
328

28
22
14
90
30
111
25
46
64
120
153
14
42
68
53
105
27
10
52
25
14
24

56
22
42
180
60
111
50
138
54
360
153
14
42
68
53
210
27
10
104
17
14
72

288

600
195
136
402
36
158
35
58

Ro. of Ro. of
Ro. of
Courses Students Student Days

DIVISIOR: EDUCATIORAL SEKVICES
Interdiscliplinary - Cont'd:
Conflict Resolution
Training For Trainers
Abuse & Neglect Of The Elderly
Children's Rights
Suicide Intervention
Management Series
Women's Issues
Falling Between The Gaps
An Easy Pill to Swallow
Taking Care For Those Who Take Care
Breaking the Cycle
Family Court Committee Conference
Impact of the Family Relations Act
Interviewing & Hiring New Staff
Asserting Yourself Under Pressure
Getting Through - Communicating on the Job
Crisis Management
Doing More With Less
Stop Yelling at Me
Managing Troubled & Troublesome Employees
Suicide Risk & Stress Factors in
Counselling the Unemployed
You Want It When?
Skills Training for Community Corrections
Turning Victims into Survivors
Dynamics of Power
Public:
Young Offenders Act
Hearts avers
Heartsavers for Seniors
Emergency Response For Seniors
How To Protect Your Children
Mock Trial
Sexual Assault Workshop for Teens
Citizen Patrol
Let's Talk About Touching
Understanding Sexual Assault
Canada's Legal System: Theory & Practice
Home Security
Emergency Awareness For Seniors
Abuse & Neglect Of The Elderly
Pornography Forum
Don't Be a Victim
Private Security:
Managing Hostile and Aggressive People
Self Defense & Control Tactics
Basic Training
TOTALS

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2
1
1

1
2
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

1
1
1
1
1

8

2
6
3
16
3
1

32
28
205
51
60

84
410
51
60

97
30

97
30

51
70
25

51
70
25

64

39

39

70
21
20

210
21
20
26
25

26
25
32
16
25
22

64

32
25
44

26

26

23
40
42
15

23
120
84

324
63

160
43
66
14
150
55

103

45
448
86
20
235
221

30

7

2

35

235
148
60
28

3
1

80

27

1
1

180
110

60

1

150

150

12

159
14
262
7,478

149
42
1,310
10,342

2

8
1

1

10
234

30

20

7

37

No. of

llo. of·

lio. of

Courses

Students

Student Days

27
6
1
2
1
1
1
3

311
97
15
6
18

11
1
8
2
3
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2

382
15
279
40
89
5
22
132
20
40
20
20
84

1,388
60
837
22
380
10
33
168
40
40
50
80
85

32
1
17

217
446
580
61
235
76
47
46
4
9
3.433

2,170
4,460
3,245
26
870
292
697
114
6
51
16.266

DIVISIOR: l!llBRGBllCY HEALTH SERVICES ACADBKY

ALS:
ALS I
ALS II
ITT Recertification
ITT Clinical
ITT Continuing Education
ALS 1 & 2 - Cont Ed
Recertification
Continuing Education
Professional Health:
ACLS
ACLS - Instructor
CAM
CPR - Heartsavers
CPR - Instructor
CPR - Instructor Recertification
CPR - Instructor - Modified
CPR - Basic
CPR - Dental Hygienists
CPR - Dentistry Students
TRAUMA
CEM - T
First Responders
Recruit & Recertification:
EMA I
IFA
Recertification
Recertification Update
Unit Chief - Block I
r.v. Training
Dispatch Recertification
Community Instructors
Recert Tutoring
Dispatcher on the Job

2

19
8
5
2
1
1

m

-

TOTALS

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71

7
39

998
29
12
7
18
22
45
11

Ro. of Bo. of
Ro. of
Courses Students Student Daya
DIVISIOR: FIRE ACADEMY
Volunteer Fire Officers - Phase 1
Volunteer Fire Officers - Phase 2
Volunteer Fire Officers - Basic
Fire Investigator - I
Fire Investigator - II
Industrial Fire Protection - I
Module A
Module B
Fire Prevention - I
Training Officer Orientation
Evaluator Training
Fire Commissioner Officer Training:
Staff Development 1
Indian & Northern Affairs - Sask.:
Modules A & B
Module C
Indian & Northern Affairs - B.C.:
Phase I
Phase II
Module B
TOTALS

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2
1
3
1
1
1
1

5

231
95
182
120
222
80
110
258
214
49
25

2

20

60

5

55

3

49

187
208

2
2
7

41
36
123
765

193
172
324
2,730

5

2
4
1

43

47
19
72
24
22
16
37
107
43
49

-

Bo. of
Courses

l!lo. of
l!lo. of
Students Student Days

DIVISIOlll: POLICE ACADEMY
P.O.G.T.P. - Block I
P.O.G.T.P. - Block III
P.O.G.T.P. - Block IV
P.O.G.T.P. - Block V
Effective Presentation
Pre-Entry Testing
In-Take Exams
Breathalyzer Technicians
Breathalyzer Technicians Refresher
Reserve Lectures
Interrogation Techniques
Field Trainers
Police Investigators
Negotiators Refresher
Constables Advanced Program
Uniform Crime Reporting
Breathalyzer Technicians Seminar
Legal Update
Media Uaison Workshop
First Level Supervisors
Fraud Investigators
Incident Investigation
Complaint Takers & Radio Dispatchers
Basic Surveillance
Officer Survival
Self Defense
Firearms Qualifications
School Liaison Programme
Major Crime
Crime Prevention Practitioners
Jr. Level Assessor Training
Spousal Awareness
Bill C-18 Seminar
Microtechnology Familiarization
Police Managers
Aids Seminar
Crime Laboratory Seminar
Shotgun Training
TOTALS

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3
5

3
1
6
1
1
5

3
2
1
3
5

2
4
3
1
2
2
3
2
3
1
1
4
2
6
1
1
1
1
1
7
2
1
1
1
1
93

85
124
66
11

46
75
51
73
43
68
22
47
100
29
77
38
18
122
24
62
30
50
8
8
216
30
797
30
20
21
6
14
343
32
14
60
17

9
2.886

4,955
4,753
1, 188
198
230
35
15
512
83
94
44
141
500
58
770
38
9
88
48
620
150
250
40
40
421
76
341
90
200
84
6
28
199
160
140
20
51
9
16.684

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120

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TOTAL COMPLEMENT OF INSTITUTE
EMPLOYEES AND SECONDED STAFF
(F.T.E's at 31 March 1986)

70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
1983

1984

1985

1986

The total complement of Institute employees and secondees has
decreased by 35% since 1982 but has stabilized in the past two
years.
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TOTAL ANNUAL STUDENT TRAINING DAYS

Year Ending 31 March 1986

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1983

1984

1985

1986

The number of Student Training Days decreased by 9 % over the
preceding year; the largest decreases occurred in the Emergency
Health Services and Fire Academies.
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Year Ending 31 March 1986

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The average cost per Student Training Day (S. T.D.) consists of
instructional costs (i.e. faculty salaries, etc., which are centered in
the Academy budgets) plus infrastructure costs (i.e. library/media
center, printing and duplicating, program development, physical
facilities, telephone and postage, purchasing, accounting, etc.,
which are centered in support budgets). The average total cost per
S. T.D. increased 10 % during 1985/86 consisting of a ""Tf% increase
in Academy costs and a 9 % increase in support costs. It must be
noted that costs are not directly variable in relation to S. T.D.s and
the reduction in volume is largely responsible for the greater unit
cost.
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COMPOSITION OF S.T.D.'S BY ACADEMY/DIVISION

Year Ending 31 March 1986
EXTENSION
PROGRAMS (17.6)

POLICE
ACADEMY
(28.3)

COURT SERVICES
ACADEMY (7 .6)
FIRE
ACADEMY
(4.6)

CORRECTIONS
ACADEMY (14.3)

Percentage figures relate to total of all Institute Training days for
the year. All of the Academies are tending towards the use of
distance learning packages (i.e. mail-out kits containing printed,
audio and visual materials) which are used in conjunction with the
typical classroom-instructor model. In this way, more cost
effective instruction and training can be provided to justice and
public safety personnel throughout B. C. Indeed, the Fire Academy
volume of training was reduced by nearly 50 % in 85/86 compared
to the previous year to accommodate budget and st11ff utilization
in the creation of packages of audio/visual material for distance
education. It is expected that 86/87 volume of Fire training will be
substantially greater.

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OUTSIDE INCOME GENERATED THROUGH
SPECIAL CONTRACTS
1,000,000

Year Ending 31 March 1986

900,000

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1985/86

Tuition fees volume for Extension Programs and Professional
Health Programs increased 20 % while special contract income
generated by the Academies increased by 37% during the year.
The Institute has established credibility in the field of justice and
public safety as an efficient and effective provider of relevant
programs.
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DIVISIONAL REPORTS
CORRECTIONS ACADEMY
COURT SERVICES ACADEMY
EDUCATIONAL SER VICES AND EXTENSION PROGRAMS
DIVISION
EMERGENCY HEALTH SERVICES ACADEMY
FIRE ACADEMY
POLICE ACADEMY

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CORRECTIONS ACADEMY
In spite of considerable organizational and staff changes during the
year the Corrections Academy was able to produce a wide variety
of training programs and the over-all volume of training increased
by 33 % while operating on a lower budget than the previous year.
The initial Corrections Branch training plan resulted from a Needs
Analysis Questionnaire which was completed by all Corrections
Branch employees. This large volume of information was compiled
in an electronic database and then courses were ranked by the
Regional Staff Training Committee based on pre-established
criteria. While the majority of funding was applied to basic recruit
courses, a small portion of funds was made available for on-going
and up-grading training for frontline staff, as well as for regional
workshops and tuition subsidy. By year end, 96 courses had been
offered resulting in 8,419 employee training days. A Corrections
Academy Calendar was produced every four months to ensure a
quick response to emerging training needs. During the fall of 1985,
the Corrections Branch conducted an organizational review of the
staff training development functions and as a result, the Staff
Development Section in Victoria v1as discontinued with most of the
responsibilities being assigned to the Corrections Academy. At the
same time, a decision was made to fill all instructor positions with
Public Servants who would take a three year leave of absence from
the Public Service and become Justice Institute employees. Before
the end of the fiscal year four new staff members were added to
the Academy to replace four positions which had been vacated due
to
promotions
or
completed
secondments.
Additional
responsibilities added to the Corrections Academy included
administration of the Branch Tuition Subsidy Budget; Chairing of
the Regional Staff Training Committee, Training Policy
Development and broader budgetary responsibilities. A more
direct linkage was established between the Director of the
Corrections Academy and the Deputy Commissioner of Corrections.
Probation Officer Training
A new Probation Officer Training Course Curriculum was
developed using a competency based approach and utilizing data
generated from the competency profiles developed for each area of
probation work. The course was divided into 31 modules over a 12
week period. This included an integrated practicum wherein each

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student would spend a number of days in a Probation Office in the
Lower Mainland area applying skills which had been learned in the
classroom. The pilot proved very successful and will continue to be
the model for the Probation Officer and Family Court Counsellor
Training for many years to come. In conjunction with this course,
a special field Tutor Workshop was held to familiarize Field
Instructors with the new curriculum and their responsibilities. A
number of advanced workshops were offered for Family Court
Counsellors covering areas such as Interviewing Children,
Preparing Custody and Access Reports, and Conflict Resolution by
Mediation. To ensure that all Probation Officers were effectively
following Branch Policies and Standards related to the Young
Offenders Act, a · series of seven two-day workshops were held
throughout the Province involving 188 Probation Officers.
Institutional Training
Adult Institutional Recruit training continued at a heavy pace
throughout the year, and in addition to the Basic Training courses,
a number of on-site workshops were held for experienced staff,
with topics such as Crisis Awareness, Stress Management, Native
Awareness, and Preparing for the Selection Panel. This latter
course, facilitated by Vera Bergman, proved very popular with
Institutional staff who wished to prepare for advancement.
Three recruit courses were offered for Youth Supervisors in the
various youth facilities and as a result of the Chilliwack River
facility and Boulder Bay facility being converted from an adult to a
youth population, a number of experienced adult correctional
officers were provided specialized training in dealing with youth
offenders.
A comprehensive on-the-job training program was developed for
present and potential users of the Corrections Administration
Record Entry System. A series of 40 modules was developed in
work-book style and an instructor's manual and training course was
developed for the on"iroing maintenance of this training program.
The program allows security or correctional officers to do the
complete training in this computerized databased system on the job
at their own pace.
Corrections Branch Administration Support Staff Training
A major project was completed during the year in the planning and
design of an on-the-job training program for Administrative
Support Staff throughout the Corrections Branch. Based on a

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DACUM Workshop which identified the skills required by the
administrative support staff in Community, Institutional and
Headquarters areas, the first stage of the program was completed
focussing on office procedures. The second phase of this project
will include sections dealing with Personnel Administration and
Financial Administration. This again is a distance study program
based on workbooks with self-tests which allow employees to move
at their own pace under the supervision of an experienced
secretary.
Management Training
In the area of Management training, three Principles of Supervision
courses were offered to new supervisors and an additional two
one-week courses were offered to employees on a developmental
basis. In addition, courses were offered to experienced supervisors
in the areas of Media Relations, Labour Relations, Contract
Management, Family Services, and Financial Management. A new
course with the title "Leadership, Power and Influence" was
offered twice and, based on positive feedback, will be offered
again in the future. A special Food Services Seminar was arranged
to assist Institutional Managers in overseeing contracted food
services in their institutions.
In the latter part of the year a special study was conducted of the
Corrections Academy course evaluation process by an independent
researcher and as a result of the recommendations of this study, a
number of changes were made to the training course evaluation
process.
The Corrections Branch continued to provide support for the
physical education research and coordination offered through the
Justice Institute and considerable time was invested in modifying
and refining the Corrections Branch physical abilities tests. The
Field Service Librarian Services were also funded on an ongoing
basis and volume continued to be high in the areas of books and
magazines borrowed, journal articles reproduced and films and
videos borrowed.
The challenge to the Corrections Academy continued to be one of
producing more training with less resources. The trend will
continue to provide on-site training when possible and to provide
on-the-job training as an alternative to classroom training when
practical. The closer relationship between the Corrections

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Academy and Corrections Branch Field Staff, as a result of recent
organizational changes, will ensure not only a more efficient use of
limited resources but also will allow a more immediate response to
emerging training needs.

John Laverock
Director, Corrections Academy

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COURT SERVICES ACADEMY
Deputy Sheriff Recruit Training
This year saw the end of the development phase and the
implementation of the new Deputy Sheriff training program.· This
program, in three blocks, utilizes on-the-job training for Blocks I
and III and four weeks of skill development at the Institute for
Block II. The quality of the Deputy Sheriff graduating from this
program is significantly higher than from previous programs and
less time is required away from the job for new Deputy Sheriffs to
attend the Institute. The seven week period at the Institute has
been reduced to four weeks. All Deputy Sheriff supervisors receive
training on their role and responsibilities prior to taking their new
Deputy Sheriff{s) through the new program.
Funds became available during the year to begin upgrade training
for experienced Deputy Sheriffs. A four-day course focusing on
the legal aspects of their job as well as on conflict resolution skills
was conducted for 12 experienced people who had received no
recent upgrade training.
Registrar Training
The Judiciary made the legally trained registrars in the province
available to instruct on the Registrar Training Program. This had a
significant impact on the costs for contracted instructors and it
helped to reduce the cost per student training day in this program.
At the request of the Court Services Branch, the Institute became
accredited by the Ministry of Education to conduct the popular
supervisory training course called "Management Skills for
Supervisors". The Academy is restricted to giving this training
only to Attorney General employees. Two classes commenced this
year and they will complete their training in October.
Physical Fitness Testing
The Court Services Branch adopted the physical fitness test
developed by the Institute's Physical Education Services Section.
This test is based on a study of Deputy Sheriff work activities and
is job related. The previous test, while it was a good physical
abilities and fitness test, could not totally be related to the
activities performed by Deputy Sheriffs in their roles of escorting

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prisoners, managing juries, serving documents, providing courtroom
security, and in performing Executions. This had led to some
technical problems for the Court Services Branch when
selecting/rejecting people based on the previous test. The new test
overcomes these hurdles. Thirty-five candidates were tested this
ye11r using the new test.
Accounts Receivable Collection Program
As the new Accounts Receivable Collection program began to be
introduced into the court registries, the auditorium of Lawrence
Hall was converted to a computer workshop for the month of
March. Over 60 Court Services managers and supervisors attended
a two-day session explaining this new Court Services automated
program. The training session for managers allowed them to have
hands-on experience with the actual computer terminals that will
be utilized in the registries. These terminals were connected to
the main frame at the Provincial Court, 222 Main Street, and
managers were able to see, in advance, what the people in their
registries would be doing with the co1nputer terminals and cash
registers.
Contract Programs
Contract programs for other government ministries continued to
occupy a significant portion of the Academy's time this past year.
Programs were conducted for the Union of B.C. Municipalities,
Superintendent of Brokers, Ministry of Transportation and
Highways, Federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans,
Govern.nent of the Yukon (Court Services), Real Estate Council of
B.C.~ and the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources.
The income generated from these programs was used to help offset
some Academy and Institute costs.
The dramatic increase in training activity provided a challenging
and exciting atmosphere for the staff throughout this year.
Don Broadbent
Director, Court Services Academy

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EDUCATIONAL SERVICES· AND
EXTENSION PROGRAMS DIVISION
The Division is responsible for providing a number of educational
services to Institute staff and students in the areas of library,
media~ program development, physical education and psychological
services. In addition, our extension programs provide a vehicle to
develop and deliver a variety of interdisciplinary and contract
programs.
This year, we have continued to maximize our resources aimed at
supporting the education and training needs of the Academies and
their client groups and at the same time work on new initiatives
and contracts that will provide increased revenues for the Institute.
Highlights of the year included the design and implementation of a
Conflict Resolution Certificate Program, continued growth in our
security training programs, a contract to assist the Office of the
Public Trustee in the development of a policy and procedures
manual, a wife assault video and manual to assist the Ministry of
Attorney General in providing system-wide training on new wife
assault legislation, and expanded library field services to include 50
native Indian reserve fire departments through a contract with the
Department of Indian and Northern Affairs.
Physical Education Services completed two major research projects
to support the testing and training of Corrections and Court
services personnel to meet job related tasks. A similar research
project was also started for police officers.
Psychological Services unit has provided counselling and referral
services to J.I.B. c. students since the Institute began in 1978.
Unfortunately funding for this service has been reduced to the
point where we are no longer able to support a staff position.
Program Services
Several new programs were implemented this year which were the
result of effective collaboration between the Academies and
Program Services. The Deputy Sheriff Basic Training Course
(Court Services Academy), the Unit Chief Supervisory Training
Course (Emergency Health Services Academy), the Fire Officer
Training Program (Fire Academy) and the Probation Officer Course
(Corrections Academy) are four examples. As well, the new
Private Security program expanded its course offerings with the
curriculum development assistance of Program Services.

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Three contract programs were also undertaken: a DACUM for the
Legal Services Society, the production of a Wife Assault Manual
for the Ministry of Attorney General; and the development of a
policy and procedures training manual for the Office of the Public
Trustee.
Program Services was also requested to prepare proposals for a
Professional Driver and Traffic Safety Centre, for a Management
Development Program (Courts Academy) and for a comprehensive
staff training program (Office of the Public Trustee).
The trend at the Institute towards distance education delivery
systems has continued and numerous program development projects
were completed · in this regard. However, these were almost
exclusively print based, such that the potential offered by the new
education media technology remains largely unrealized by the
Academies. The exception to this is the use made by the
Emergency Health Services Academy of the Knowledge Network
and of teleconferencing. In addition, this Academy made an initial
use of computer assisted learning to teach ambulance dispatchers
the skill of touch typing in advance of the installation of new
keyboard dispatch equipment.
In recognition of the fact that the Justice Institute is a centre for
adult learning, both staff members of Program Services assumed
positions of responsibility with the Pacific Association for
Continuing Education.
Resource Centre
Statistically, the Resource Centre staff answered 4,200 reference
questions, and loaned 3, 700 books and 3,000 audio-visual items.
More than 6,900 clients visited the Resource Centre and some
7,000 requested information by phone. In support of Field Services
activities, 12,000 magazine articles were sent on request to clients
who receive our monthly Library News publication.
Fifty Native Indian Reserve Fire departments were offered full
library service due to a new contract from the Department of
Indian and Northern Affairs. The provision of library services was
also new to the Institute's Private Security Advisory Committee.

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Many new items were added to the Resource Centre including
1,400 books and 70 audiovisual titles. The addition of the library
collections donated by the Ministry of Attorney General's Policy
Planning branch and the B. C. Police Commission last year has been
catalogued into our main collection.
As a result of request from Institute staff, the librarians gave 14
in-class library orientations and compiled special bibliographies on
assessment centers and selections and promotion of police
personnel. The fourth edition of our audio-visual catalogue was
published in June 1985.
Media Centre
The Media Centre continues to provide two major services at the
Institute. The first involves providing and servicing all media
equipment owned by the Institute and ensuring that proper
equipment is available for the various courses offered by the
Academies and contract groups. The second service involves
providing a production team of media technicians to assist
Academies to develop training tapes. A sampling of titles
includes: "The Odds Are In Your Favor'' (8. C. Board of Parole),
"Environmental Emergencies" (EHSA), and "Oriental Gangs" (Police
Academy, CLUE and RCMP). Over the year all Academies made
use of the Media Centre's highly regarded production capability.
Physical Education
In addition to working on three major physical abilities studies for
Court Services, Corrections and Police, the Coordinator was
actively involved in providing a number of other services for groups
and individuals using the Institute's physical education facilities.
These involved conducting specific gymnasium programs, working
with and supervising Academy staff people, conducting various
physical education tests, assisting in designing new programs,
providing lifestyle lectures and generally managing the Institute's
use of the physical education plant and equipment.
Extension Programs
Over 7,500 persons participated in Extension Programs during the
year. Some 243 programs were offered on behalf of the Justice

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Institute, ranging from major conferences with up to 200
participants to training sessions with small groups of 15 persons.
Three types of programs were offered: Interdisciplinary programs
for professionals, programs for the public and programs for private
security personnel. Extension Programs worked to co-sponsor
sessions with 90 different organizations.
Programs covered a wide range of categories, including legislation
and policy, crisis intervention, violence and assault, children and
youth, emergency response, conflict resolution, crime prevention,
staff development and security.
Interdisciplinary programs for professionals represented two-thirds
of total programs. New topics offered on an interdisciplinary basis
included sessions on children from violent homes, the new
prosecution policies related to child sexual assault, a major
conference on abuse and neglect of the elderly and a series of
training sessions for support staff on issues such as time
management, coping skills and defusing hostility.
A new initiative of Extension Programs during 1985/86 was the
creation of a Certificate Program in Conflict Resolution designed
to meet the needs of a wide range of professionals for increased
skills and knowledge in dealing with conflict in their work
environments. :Response to the program has been very positive and
the initial courses offered have all been over subscribed.
Fifty-nine programs were offered to the public through the year.
This represents less than one-half the number of public programs
offered the previous year, and is a result of reductions in funding.
Over one-half of the public programs offered dealt with crime
prevention while another one-quarter focused on new legislation or
policies.
The number of security programs offered in 85/86 increased more
than 100%. The basic training course was offered 11 times (with
each course fully subscribed), and a level two course has been
developed as an advanced program. In addition, a retail security
course has been designed to be offered as a pilot in April, 1986.

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Extension\ Programs staff continued to assist in organizing and
delivering programs across British Columbia. In support of the
Institute's provincial mandate, courses were offered in 80 different
locations during the year.

Larry Goble
Dean, Educational Services and
Extension Programs Division

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EMERGENCY HEAL TH
SERVICES ACADEMY
The staff of the Academy achieved two broad objectives during
this our sixth year of operation. New courses assisted the
Emergency Health Services Commission increase the level of
service in many communities, while Recertification courses helped
the Commission with its Quality Control program.
Increased Level of Service
Prince George received a new Paramedic program while the
Paramedic program in Greater Vancouver was expanded to service
a broader area. ·
Quesnel, Nanaimo, White Rock, and Chilliwack received further
training in caring for Trauma victims through the L V. Endorsement
program.
The Paramedic program (Advanced Life Support) was particularly
successful, not only because of improvements in the course design,
but also because of improvements in the candidate selection
process. Students in this class demonstrated how effective
self-directed learning can be, especially with motivated and
mature learners.
The L V. Endorsement courses gave ambulance attendants,
particularly in communities where suitable hospitals are some
distance away, more skills to intervene and stabilize their patients
during those early critical moments.
Ongoing Dispatch training was increased by placing on-the-job
trainers at Dispatch centers in Victoria, Kamloops, Vancouver and
Nanaimo. It was our first venture into computer assisted training.
As well as increasing levels of ambulance service in the Province,

our Professional Health Programs section upgraded emergency
workers in hospitals and at Canada Place.
The Academy's training of B.C.'s Ambulance Service has been
recognized as a model for training across North America. We
have, therefore, developed a plan for the establishment of a
national, or even international, training center to be known as The
Academy of Emergency Medical Services (AEMS).
With
encouragement from the agencies supporting the Justice Institute,
it is expected that this plan will be carried through to a pilot stage.

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Improved 'Quality Control
The Emergency Health Services Commission is developing an
extensive quality control program. Training is playing a major part
in this process.
Recertification:
The Recertification course for Emergency Medical Assistant Level
2 (EMA IIs) completed its first three year cycle, re-testing some
520 ambulance attendants at this level.
This innovative and controversial program has been applauded by
those dedicated and competent EMAs who see it as a major
mechanism for safeguarding the care given to patients. For those
people who have worked so hard to implement this program, some
satisfaction must come from the acclaim the program has received
from other health workers both in B. C. and across Canada.
This program has now been expa!lded to include the EMA Level 3 Paramedics.
Unit Chief Training:
The Unit Chief is a pivotal position in the Ambulance Services
providing administrative services and patient care. Training of
these Unit Chiefs, therefore, is important for their success in this
dual role. We completed a year long pilot course, training 48 Unit
Chiefs. This pilot tested the course delivery which used
self-directed learning modules, teleconferencing and face-to-face
seminars.
The design, with some modifications, was successful. The course
also introduced a Performance Planning and Review system which
was tested for possible adoption throughout the Ministry of Health.
Additional Training for Part-time EMAs
Final development for this program was completed. It opens the
door for part-timers to study both at home and at the Academy and
achieve an EMA 2 license - a long awaited opportunity for those
community minded individuals who have provided basic ambulance
services to friends and neighbors for many years.
We expect 50 to l 00 part-timers will enter the program next year.

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Next Year's Training Plan
The start of a second Recertification cycle will allow us to place
increased emphasis on the management of the trauma victim.
Additional training for the Infant Transpo1•t Team is planned. An
exciting new program which promises to improve the chances of
surviving a heart attack will be introduced. This program will train
non-paramedics how to use an automatic defibillator. Automatic
defibrillation training for our EMA Ils could significantly improve
the chances of survival for the victim of a cardiac arrest.

Tony Williams
Director, Emergency Health Services Academy

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FIRE ACADEMY
In concert with the 1984 review of training programs, the Fire
Academy developed a comprehensive five year development and
training plan. Before the plan could be implemented the Academy
required additional funds for development and approval to reduce
the number of courses offered in this academic year. Upon
receiving funding the plan was approved by the Fire Commissioner
and was initiated in this academic year. This plan outlines
programs requiring development, establishes development priorities
and sets out a phased program for the delivery of new materials.
The plan has major implications for program development and
delivery for the Fire Academy in the areas of distance education
and certification for fire service personnel.
Distance Education Program
A Training and .Education Program for , the Professional Fire
Service was approved by the Fire Com missioner of British
Columbia and assigned to the Academy for development and
implementation. This program covers training for suppression
officers, training officers, fire prevention personnel and fire
investigation personnel and will take five years to be completely
developed.
The program utilizes distance education and classroom instruction.
Individuals enrolled in the program are able to work on subject
material on their own, or with others, at their own pace. Each
individual is assigned a tutor who is an expert in the subject
material and is available by telephone. Attendance at the
Academy is required before a student can complete a course.
The material for each course is developed, researched and written
by development teams assembled by the Fire Academy. Teams
consist of writers/researchers and technical resource personnel.
All material is sent to a technical review committee for validation
before it is printed. This concept means that consistent material is
developed for the fire service of this province.
Because this material is primarily print based, the Fire Academy
has been able to minimize the cost of producing large quantities of
print material by setting up its own production system.

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The concept of distance education is gaining increased attention in
the Province's post secondary systems. It provides increased
educational opportunities in an efficient manner. The Distance
Education format is well suited to Fire Academy training plans.
Volunteer Fire Fighter Certification
The Volunteer Fire Fighter Certification Program was approved in
1984 and involved considerable work in both development and
preparation for implementation in April, 1984.
Because of the wide range of Volunteer Fire Departments within
the Province, the Volunteer Fire Fighter Training Standards had to
be amended. Some content was changed and the course was
divided into two levels. This system provides all volunteer tire
department personnel with the opportunity of attaining
certification.
In addition to the training standards, Edukits play an important role
in the certification process. An Edukit is a distance learning
package designed for the training· officer of the department. It
addresses areas identified by the Volunteer Training Standard in a
given subject. An Edukit combines written material with a video
tape and includes sample questions and skills practice to ensure
volunteer fire fighters meet the training standard.
Five Edukits were released at the beginning of the 1986 academic
year. Four more are in the process of development. Because
Eduki ts play a major role in the certification program, the Fire
Academy initiated a study of the development process and
implemented amendments to the process for future Edukit
development.
Each individual enrolled in the certification program must be
evaluated on the practical skills of each subject identified in the
training standard. Evaluators are trained and certified by the
Academy. A pilot Evaluator course was conducted in March, 1985.
To assist each volunteer fire department, a new training program
was developed this year for delivery in the field. This program will
provide training and guidance for the training officer of the
department and is designed to be added to in the future.

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Industrial Fire Protection
While only one course was offered this year, the Fire Academy
began a review of the training standard with plans for amending it
to meet the needs of the Industrial personnel and to prepare
material in the distance education format.
Student Management and Testing Systems
All new programs require that students complete the course
material and pass exams. The Academy has developed a special
computer examination program that selects and monitors test
questions.
The program reduces staff time required to manage student
admission, registration and testing process, and maintains a
database on the target population.
The computer examination program generates questions at random
or as identified. It marks the response papers and maintains a log
of each question recording number of times it was used, answered
correctly, or answered incorrectly. Before a question can be
placed in the active file of the question bank, it must be reviewed
and approved by a validation committee consisting of three
individuals from outside the Fire Academy.
Contractual Training
As in previous years, the Academy has been contracted by Indian
and Northern Affairs Canada, British Columbia to conduct several
training sessions for n&tive people of the Province. Several courses
were also conducted for the Saskatchewail Indian Community
College.
Training was conducted on using self contained breathing apparatus
for other branches of the Ministry of the Attorney General.
The tuition fees received from this training, along with the sale of
Edukits and a video dubbing chargeback, generated approximately
$77,000 this year. Tuition fees alone accounted for approximately
$57,000 of the $77,000.

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Academy Training Center at Maple Ridge
The Academy was asked to review the training requirements for
the fire training facility proposed at Maple Ridge. A new
submission was prepared for the Fire Commissioner. No further
word has been forthcoming as to the status of the proposed facility.

Paul Smith
Director, Fire Academy

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POLl·CE ACADEMY
Experience has shown that one of the major yet less obvious or
tangible benefits to be derived from this Academy is that police
officers from different departments who attend the same training
courses together are better able and prepared to work with one
another on joint forces operations, major incidents, routine
enquiries and investigations, than those who are trained in the
relative isolation of their own departments. This spirit of
cooperation is fostered throughout recruit and advanced training
where last year in addition to the 12 municipal departments served,
a special effort was made to provide as many positions as possible
to members of those police related agencies with whom they work,
namely the R.C.M.P., Ports Canada Police, Canadian Pacific
Police, B. C. Rail Police, Conservation Service, Canada Customs
and Canadian Armed Forces Security Branch.
The Academy was able to further promote this training model at
the national level through arrangements made for 134 municipal
police personnel to attend senior management and specialist
courses at the Canadian Police College, Ottawa, during that period.
Peace Officers Basic and General Training Programs
The most significant challenge of the year involved the training of
the largest block of recruits since the inception of the Justice
Institute in 1978, namely classes 32 and 33 consisting of 67
members, most of whom represented the special intake of
additional manpower by Vancouver Police Department for Expo
'86. Despite their numbers offset by a lean instructor ratio, class
discipline, deportment, attitude and performance was most
commendable, reflecting favourably on the quality of recruit
selection as well as the commitment of both students and
instructors. Among these recruits were the first two policewomen
hired by Ports Canada Police.
By contrast, class 31 with 17 members who completed Basic
Training in September 1985, were the beneficiaries of more
individual guidance and instruction and as a result, set a new
record for marksmanship in firearms training with a class average
of 96.56%.
Classes 28, 29 and 30 returned for Block IV training in their second
year of service. This four week program provides further
theoretical and practical training exercises to complement their

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level of street experience. Eleven constables who entered policing
through the exemption process and who had already come together
the previous year as a special Block IV class ( 27A), completed their
Block V program. Their maturity and depth of previous police
experience, ranging from four to 12 years, made them an
exceptional class whose positive feedback on course content was
perhaps the most relevant method of evaluating the effectiveness
of Block IV and V training.
This was by any standard a banner year for both the Basic and
General Training Programs resulting in 11~351 student training days.
Advanced Programs
The demand for a wide range of in-service training, not only in
those well established programs that are considered essential
building blocks in a career development process, but in response to
changing conditions, prompted the development and introduction of
several new courses.
In order to meet the growing need for mid-management training to
complement or as an alternative to the Senior Police
Administration Course at the Canadian Police College, the Police
Managers' Program was developed and conducted, based on the
R.C.M.P. model. At the Academy this course is divided into three
modules, the first two weeks of which are devoted to management
theory followed by an applied assignment during a five week
interval back in the work place. The last module requires a return
to the classroom for a final week during which candidates present
and share assignments for discussion, future action plans aoo
adjudication. This split format ensures that candidates take back
and apply the knowledge and skills acquired during the course and
holds them accountable for the outcome •
. Through a cost sharing formula with the Canadian Police College,
arrangements
were
made
to
conduct
two
one-week
Microtechnology F~miliarization courses in Vancouver. This course
designed for police officers required to utilize computers or
supervise others engaged in computer operation is short on theory
with heavy emphasis on practical hands-on training. By bringing
this C. P. C. course to the west coast, it was possible to accomodate
32 candidates, which would require five years to accomplish
through normal seat allocation at the C. P. C.

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A refresher course for negotiators who handle hostage and
barricaded persons was designed and conducted. This course relies
primarily on highly realistic simulation exercises conducted at a
downtown hotel using professional actors. Appropriate stress is
injected as each candidate takes a turn both as principal and
back-up negotiator.
Another new program involved police-media liaison for those police
officers who are assigned or frequently work with the media. Here
again the emphasis was on simulated interviews both radio and
television utilizing local media reporters with opportunity for video
feedback, discussion and critique.
Other new initiatives include an officer survival program utilizing
simulated incidents with actors; AIDS seminars in response to
concerns regarding the handling of such cases, and a series of
seminars throughout the Province in conjunction with the R.C.M.P.
"E'' Division Training Branch to acquaint all police officers with
major revisions to the Criminal Code contained in Bill C-18.
This was a most challenging and productive year generating 5,3.33
student training days.
Research, Development and Assessment
After the initial success of a pilot Career Development Center
held during the summer, two programs were offered on a
self-nominated basis two evenings a week for five weeks. Based on
the Assessment Center concept, the Career Development Center is
designed for police officers who, on their own initiative, ~vish to
enhance their professional knowledge and ability. Aimed at those
aspiring to first level supervision, exercises are designed to elicit
behaviour in dimensions deemed critical to successful performance
at that level. The method of assessment used is both peer and
self-appraisal involving written and situation testing together with
video monitoring. In order to effectively perform peer assessment,
candidates receive formal assessor training, which in itself is a
valuable asset when it comes to every day observa.t ion of behaviour
in the work place. At the conclusion of this program candidates
not only receive a summary of their performance identifying
strengths and weaknesses, but are provided with a suggested
program of training and education aimed at self improvement.
To assist in the selection of courses at colleges and universities, a

Police Officers Continuing Education Calendar was compiled and
published. This publication not only serves as a useful guide to
students concerning relevant courses of value to the police

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profession, but can serve as a basis on which individual po.lice
departments formulate a tuition reimbursement policy.
The first edition of a Canada wide police Roll Call Training Tape
Catalogue compiled by this section was circulated to delegates
attending the annual Police
Educators'
Conference in
Newfoundland. This initiative has already triggered requests from
New York City for a copy of our Child Car Restraint training tape
and from police in New Zealand for the Young Offenders' Act
video produced by the Justice Institute. Other new productions
during the year include police contact and response to
hearing-impaired persons and a tape on Oriental gangs.
This section is responsible for the management of a highly
successful Graduate Student Field Placement program involving
students from Simon Fraser University. During the past year two
students spent 13 week practicums with the Academy; one
conducted a field evaluation of our Crisis Intervention training
program, while the other undertook an evaluation of the School
Liaison training program. Both assignments provided significant
data contributing to the redesign of these two areas of training.
Fourteen Assessment Centers and a heavy demand for promotion
exams services to municipal departments made this an
exceptionally busy year for this small section.
General
Instructional services were provided to municipal departments
involved in Reserve Training, while the reload operation at the
Academy produced in excess of 600,000 rounds of .38 special
am munition primarily for the Reserve/ Auxiliary training program
throughout the Province.
The firearms staff undertook the · testing of Armoured Car
personnel in the Lower Mainland to determine their competency in
the use of handguns. Driver Training staff provided a practical
driving program for Sheriffs and Court Services Staff at Cranbrook
and Prince George. A member of the Academy was principal
instructor for a series of weekend seminars conducted at the
Justice Institute for 500 Citizen Crime Watch patrol members.

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Total student training days for the year (16,684) represents an
increase of 15 % over the previous (14,401), while cost per student
training day ($88. 23) was reduced by 11 % from $98. 75 the year
before.

Phil Crosby-Jones
Director, Police Academy

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Year Ended 31 March 1986
47

Audi tors' Report
Statements
1 Balance Sheet
2 Revenues, Expenditures
and Fund Balances
3 Changes in Fund Balances
- Special Purpose Fund
4 Changes in Fund Balances
- Program Development Fund
5 Equity in Fixed Assets
Notes to Financial Statements

48
49
50
51

52
53

Schedules
Operating Fund
A Revenues and Expenditures
Operating Fund Expenditures
B Instruction
C Administration
D Educational Services
E Library /Media Services
F Facilities Services
Capital Fund
G Expenditures

55

56
57
58

59
60
61

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KMG Thorne Riddell
Chartered Accountants

AUDITORS' REPORT
To the Members of the Board of
Justice Institute of British Columbia
We have examined the balance sheet of the Justice Institute of British Columbia as
at March 31, 1986 as set out in statement 1 and the statements of revenues,
expenditures and fund balances~ changes in fund balances - special purpose fund
and program development fund and equity in fixed assets as set out in
statements 2, 3, 4 and 5 for the year then ended. Our examination was made in
accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, and accordingly included
such tests and other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances.
In our opinion, these financial statements present fairly the financial position
of the Institute as at March 31, 1986 and the results of its operations for the
year then ended in accordance with the basis of accounting described in note 1
applied on a basis consistent with that of the preceding year.

Vancouver, Canada
May 30, 1986

Chartered Accountants

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JUSTICE INSTITUTE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
STATEMENT

BALANCE SHEET AS AT MARCH 31, 1986

- - - - - -·Operating
Contract
Fund
Programmes
ASSETS
Current assets
Petty cash
Bank
Investments, at cost
Accounts receivable
Prepaid expenses
Inter-fund balances

~

00
I

TOTAL ASSETS
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities
Bank indebtedness
Sinking fund payments,
due within one year
Accounts payable and
accrued liabilities
Debentures

$571589
57,589

$62,209
62,209

-

-

-

-

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

-

-

-

1986
Special
Purpose
Fund
(statement 3)

-

-

-

-

-

$1491788
149,788

-

-

- -- -

1,860,273
1,269,609
2041698
3,334,580

1,650,480
1,269,609
204,698
3,124,787

$3,310,492

$4,804,477

$4,421,929

$149,788

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

500
23,645
740,625
532,372

1,860,273
1,269,609
2041698
3,334,580

$42,562

-

$

-

$62,209

-

-

-

500
479,923
479,825
509,441
208

T,"297 ,142

$57,589

-

$

1,469,897

$1,181,837

877 ,445
877,445

Total

Total

(24,088)
(24,088)

-

$

-

-

-

-

Capital
Fund

-

$42,562
42,562

-

1985
--

Debt
Service
Fund

-

8771445
Equity in fixed assets
(statement 5)
Fund balances

-

500
479,923
479,825
509,441
208
(2881069)
1,181,837

$

Fixed assets
Furniture, equipment and vehicles
Buildings
Site development

-

Programme
Development
Fund
(statement 4)

$

$

168,000

$

168,000

$

246,600

424,969

424,969

50,300

-

-

-

-

592,969
3411456
9341425

877 1445
1,470,414
3411456
1,8111870

794,981
1, 091, 881
7681406
1,8601287

-

-

-

-

-

304,392
304,392

$57,589
571589

$62,209
62,209

$42,562
42,562

$149,788
149,788

2,568,155
(1921088)
2,376,067

2,568,155
424,452
2,992,607

2,306,081
255,561
2,561,642

$1,181,837

$57,589

$62,209

$42,562

$149,788

$3,310,492

$4,804,477

$4,421,929

JUSTICE INSTITUTE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND FUND BALANCES
STATEMENT 2
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1986

I
~

co
I

Revenue
Province of British Columbia
Mi nistry of Education
Debt servi ce grants
Min i stry of the Attorney-General
Ministry of Health
Tuition fees
Prior year's surplus
Investment income
Other income

Operating
Fund
(schedule A)

Contract
Programmes

-

-

FUND BALANCES AT END OF YEAR

$ 20, 135

$ 298,840

Total

Total

$ 326,159
3,073,827
1,047,034
629,673
1,278,697
173,182
94,348
6,622,920

20,135

298,840

211,128

82,259

$44,729

17,715

220,240

6 1 981,063

6,494,_~71

300,942

57 ,811

62,209

(44,729)

. 2,420

78,600

457,253

128,849

371,397
(79,585)
(288,362)
3,450

-

7,484
79,807

147,368

(270,688)

255,561

1,405,409

-

-

87,291

-

147,368

(270,688)

(288,362)
(32,801)

(1,278,697)
126,712

304,392

$ 57,589

$ 62,209

$42. 562

$149,788

$(192,088)

424,452

$

6,404,992

$

-

Capital
Fund
(schedule G)

144,468

268, 939

Fund balances at beginning of year
Net inter-fund transfers
To revenue

-

1985
Debt
Service
Fund

-

$268,939
-

Excess (deficiency) of revenues
over expenditures

1986
Special
Purpose
Fund

318,975
4,564,756
1,153,231
837,373
287,703
119,349
156!929
7,438,316

$4,468,756
1,153,231
519,966
287,703
119,349
156,929
6,705,934

Expenditures

Programme
Development
Fund

(222)
(222)

$ 96,000

48,468

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

$

-

-

-

$

255,561

JUSTICE INSTITUTE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES

STATEMENT 3

SPECIAL PURPOSE FUND
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1986

CTI

c

I

Principal's Fund 1981/82
T-shirt inventory
Court Services Academy
Surplus 1983/84
Firearms Range - Study
Driver Training Facility
Classroom renovations
Lecture Theatre improvements
Building renovations
Board member travel
Capital equipment and furniture
Principal's Fund 1984/85

Balance at
beginning
of year

Operating
Fund surplus
allocations

Total before
transfers and
disbursements

$1,408
638
33
5,405

$17,100
25,000
20,000
2,200
5,000
2,500
5,000
3,678

$ 1,408
638
33
5,405
17,100
25,000
20,000
2,200
5,000
2,500
5,000
3,678

$80,478

$87,962

-

-$7,484

=

Returned to
Operating
Fund

-

Disbursements
Supplies and
services
Eguiement
886

$

$638
33

-

5,213

-

-

-

19,667
180
4,515
2,500

-

-$671

-

-

Balance at
end of year

522

$

-

-

333
1,750
485

192
$
17,100
25,000
270

5,000

-

---1..i. 678

$32,961

$11,768

$42,562

JUSTICE INSTITUTE OF HR!T IS ti COLUMBIA
CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT FUND
STATEMENT 4
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1986

Province of
B.C.
original
grant
Allocated funds
Private security
Conflict resolution
G.E.M.S.A.
Unallocated funds

$ 9,000
13,000
25,000
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Tuition
revenue

Total
revenue

Expenses

Balance

$48,035
433

$ 51,035
13,433
25,000
95,468

$42,872
13,873
25 2 514
82,259

$14,163
(440)
(514)
13,209

48,468

49,000
$96,000

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49,000
$48,468

$144,468

49,000
$82,259

$62,209

JUSTICE INSTITUTE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
STATEMENT 5

EQUITY IN FIXED ASSETS
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1986

Balance at beginning of year
Net additions financed by
Capital Fund
Operating Fund
Special Purpose Fund

1986

1985

$2,306,081

$1,996,537

247,584
11, 768
259,352

5, 742
284,377
290,119

49,559
209,793
2,515,874

30,883
259 2 236
2,255,773

Reduction of debenture

52,281

50,308

BALANCE AT END OF YEAR

$2,568,155

$2,306,081

Loss on disposal of fixed assets

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JUSTICE INSTITUTE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1986

1.

ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Basis of accounting
These financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles except as follows:
(i)

Depreciation is not provided on fixed assets;

(ii)

The debenture in U.S. funds is translated to Canadian dollars
at the exchange rate in effect at the time of the
transaction;

(iii)

A portion of the prior year's surplus is recorded in the
financial statements as revenue of the current year.

(b)

Fixed assets
Fixed assets purchased by the .Justice Institute of British Columbia
are stated at cost. Furniture, equipment and vehicles transferred
from the Province of British Columbia are included at original cost
to the Province with a corresponding credit to equity in fixed
assets. Buildings reflect the cost of improvements and expansion of
facilities owned by the B.C. Buildings Corporation.

(c)

Seconded salaries
The salaries and benefits of seconded Corrections, Court Serv.ices and
Emergency Health Services Academles' staff are included in these
financial statements as revenue and as a corresponding expense.
Although these funds are issued directly from the Province of British
Columbia to the individuals and do not flow through the bank account
of the Justice Institute of British Columbia, they are considered
part of the overall_operations of the Institute. The seconded
salaries (which were also added to the budgeted figures) are as
follows:
·
Corrections Academy
Court Services Academy
Emergency Health Services Academy

$212,518
26,500
200,000
$439,018

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2.

DEBENTURES
13.39% sinking fund debenture; with sinking
fund payments of $63,324 per annum including
interest until maturity in April, 2000
16.875% sinking fund debenture; with sinking fund
payments of U.S. $113,985 per annum including
interest until maturity in December, 1986
($399,101 u.s.)
Less principal portion of sinking fund payments
due within one year

1986

1985

$351,214

$360, 971

415,211
766,425

457,735
818, 706

424,969

50,300

$341,456

$768,406

Funds for the redemption of the 16.875% debenture will be provided by the
Ministry of Education and therefore will not be appropriated from 1987
operating revenue.

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JUSTICE INSTITUTE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
OPERATING FUND
REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES

SCHEDULE A

YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1986

1·
tTI
tTI

I

REVENUES
Government of British Columbia Grants Ministry of the Attorney-General
Infrastructure
Corrections Academy
Court Services Academy
Extension programmes
Fire Academy
Police Academy
Ministry of Health
Emergency Health Services Academy
Interest
Bank
Investment
Sundry income

Prior years'
surplus funds

Province of
British Columbia

$123,703

$1,283,176
985,401
312,6i3
120,583
572,835
1,194,088

$

1,153,231

145,895

164,000

$287,703

EXPENDITURES
Instruction (schedule B)
Corrections Academy
Court Services Academy
Emergency Health Services Academy
Extension programmes
Fire Academy
Police Academy
Administration (schedule C)
Educational Services (schedule D)
Library/Media Services (schedule E)
Facilities Services (schedule F)
Surplus for the year

Tuition
and
contract
services

$5,621,987

9,163
5,817
22,689
242,053
57,226
37,123

$519, 966

Total

Budget

$1 , 416,042
991,218
366,268
362,636
814,532
1,231,211

$1,450,595
974,504
312,673
294,760
736,834
1,242,430

83,530

1,382,656

1,303,160

73,'956
45, ,393
22,022

73,956
45,393
22,022

$276,278

$6,705,934

$6,314,956

991,218
366,268
1,382,656
348,706
654,960
1,231,211
4,975,019

$

604,074
215,351
234,785
375,763
6,404-, 992

625,400
213,656
236,539
375,000
6,314,956

300,942

----

$6, 705, 934

$6,314,956

Other

$ 30,906
20,471

$

974,504
312,673
1,303,160
294. 760
736, 834
1,242,430
4,864,361

JUSTICE INSTITUTE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
OPERATING FUND EXPENDITURES
SCHEDULE B

INSTRUCTION
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1986

1986

1985

Actual

Budget ·

$2,688,083
32,571
614,370

$2,674,214
25,066
486, 730

$2,744,874
21,826
630,153

Supplies
Postage and telephone
Leases and rentals
Equipment
Vehicles
Buildings

236,994
11,440

270,948
22,753

242,055
6,277

7,625
14,243

12,650
14,400
4,140

8,026
201
9,687

Maintenance and repairs
Equipment
Vehicles
Buildings
Books and periodicals
Equipment replacement

24, 940
78,013
838

27,130
77,460
1,500

17,888
85,464
4,767

7,688
235, 752

11,850
93,695

6,085
266,368

Travel - staff
Travel, housing, meals - students
Memberships

104,937
604,610
2,350

175,992
656,351
2,650

125,447
620, 151
1,830

Consultant's fees
Data processing
Traffic and security

293,690
·11, 904
235

262,322
14,000

80,942
14,130
150

Student activities
Advertising and publicity
Other

6,424
20,960
10, 185

5,950
24,000
12,330

3,107
24,442
16,163

Programme co-sponsorship
Miscellaneous revenue

(1,881)
(30,952)

(11,770)

2,751
(9,576)

$4,975,019

$4,864,361

$4,923,208

Salaries and employee benefits
Professional development
Contract instruction

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JUSTICE INSTITUTE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
OPERATING FUND EXPENDITURES
SCHEDULE C

ADKINIS TRATION
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1986

1986
Actual

Budget

1985

Salaries
Employee benefits
Professional development

$308,218
31,141
25

$319, 900
39,500
2,200

$318,440
32, 948
1,558

Supplies
Postage and telephone
Leases and rentals - equipment

37,356
110,270
66, 619

32,650
110,000
61,400

29,789
96,105
61,254

Maintenance and repairs
Equipment
Vehicles (including fuel)
Books and periodicals
Equipment replacement

2,322
5,066
452
1,849

5,300
6,400
200

1,501
6,048
367
2,892

Travel - staff
Memberships
Professional fees

2,521
185
6,325

4,700
700
8,000

3, 733
490
12,568

Insurance
Data processing
Advertising and publicity

3, 781
.1 9,884
5,116

2,600
24,000
5,000

1, 730
19,228
5,343

Other
Miscellaneous revenue

3,014
(70)

2,850

1, 720

$604,074

$625,400

$595,714

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JUSTICE INSTITUTE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
OPERATING FUND EXPENDITURES
SCHEDULE D

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1986

1986
Actual

Budget

1985

$214,246
22,843
180

$207',577
24,431
1,295

$162,786
17,092

Supplies
Telephone and postage
Maintenance and repairs
Equipment
Vehicles (including fuel}

3,767
6

3,862

968

1,110
1,831

1,700
2,200

Books and periodicals
Equipment replacement
Travel - staff

253
1,537
3,418

700
2,000
2,900

105
11, 928

Memberships
Consultant's fees
Advertising and publicity

235
1,110

450
1,000

1,236
180
2,563

Other
Charge-back to Academies
Miscellaneous Revenue

340
(35,000)
(525)

541
(35,000)

72
(46,500)
(18,079)

$215,351

$213,656

$132,437

Salaries
Employee benefits
Professional development

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JUSTICE INSTITUTE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
OPERATING FUND EXPENDITURES
SCHEDULE E

LIBRARY/MEDIA SERVICES
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1986

1986
Actual

Budget

1985

$189,100
20,290
235

$191,362
22,964

$198,117
21,498
399

Supplies
Rentals - equipment
Maintenance and repairs
Equipment
Vehicles (including fuel)

20,055
1,575

17. 733
2,500

15,790
424

4,962
1,757

4,000
2,100

3,497
3,707

Telephone and postage
Books and periodicals
Equipment replacement

15
32,065
7,081

26,800
4,500

24,564
3,188

Travel - staff
Memberships
Data processing

895
155
15,444

2,100
200
14,300

1,161
200
10,509

Advertising and publicity
Other
Charge-backs to Academies

118
(52,120)

100
(52,120)

Miscellanous revenue

(6,842)

Salaries
Employee benefits
Professional development

237

$234,785

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(53,000)
(7,071)

$236,539

$223,220

JUSTICE INSTITUTE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
OPERATING FUND EXPENDITURES
SCHEDULE F

FACILITIES SERVICES
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1986

1986
Actual
$

Supplies

562

1985

Budget
$

1,200

$

1,155

Leases and rentals
Equipment
Buildings

225
10,350

2,800
13,800

307
13,350

Maintenance and repairs
Equipment
Buildings and grounds

801
353,262

346,400

331,095

Equipment replacement
Traffic and security
Consultant's fees

257
9,141
375

9,500

8,900

766
24

800
500

766
385

$375,763

$375,000

$355,958

Insurance
Other

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JUSTICE INSTITUTE OF BRIT~SH COLUMBIA
CAPITAL FUND
SCHEDULE G

EXPENDITURES

YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1986

Debentures
Principal
Interest

1986

ill1

$ 52,281
167,959

$ 50,308
162,650

Operating capital
Furniture and equipment

5,742
$220,240

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$218, 700

Justice Institute of B.C.
4180 West 4th Avenue
Vancouver, B. C.
V6R 4J5

( 604) 228-9771
For further information contact:
Genie MacMurtery
Administrative Officer