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! www.durhamregion.com THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, APRIL 21,2004 PAGE 9 Three officers back at work following suspension 'Highly decorated' officers were : 'reinstated immediately' after witness interview, Cavanaugh says ;BY LESLEY BOVIE 'Staff writer DURHAM -- Three former members members of the Durham Regional Police Idrug unit are back at work after being ^suspended with pay two months ago Tor refusing to cooperate with an OPP linvestigation into alleged criminal misconduct. The three "highly decorated" decorated" officers were reinstated "immediately" "immediately" after submitting submitting to a witness witness interview last Thursday, said Durham Regional Police Association Association (DRPA) president Doug Cavanaugh. " They never refused to cooperate with the investigation, they just wanted assurances," assurances," he said. The officers, who requested a transfer from the drug squad last August August along with eight out of nine members of the 12-member unit, will Doug Cavanaugh return to their DRPS positions outside outside of the drug squad. On the advice of their legal counsel, counsel, the three officers declined orders from Durham Chief Kevin McAlpine in February to participate in the ongoing ongoing OPP investigation. But the constables didn't feel the terms set out by the OPP and the chief were fair, said Mr. Cavanaugh. "The OPP wanted an audio-visual interview without giving any indication indication beforehand what they would be asked," he said. The officers wanted to be treated the same as several other officers interviewed interviewed by the OPP last fall, in which audio statements were taken and "the particulars" of the interview were discussed beforehand, Mr. Cavanaugh Cavanaugh said. Two weeks ago, the OPP and Chief McAlpine agreed to those terms and the officers agreed to participate participate in the investigation, he said. 'They never refused to cooperate with the investigation, they just wanted assurances' "Our position has been this is what should have been done two months ago," Mr. Cavanaugh said. "I don't know what has changed for the chief and the OPP. I would ask them that question." Durham Regional Police spokesman Dave Selby said he couldn't couldn't discuss any "details related to how the OPP investigation is proceeding. "All we can do at this point is confirm confirm that the suspensions have been revoked and the three officers have returned to duty," he said. The three officers were members of Durham's drug unit until last August, August, when they requested transfers. All are "extremely hard workers" with "impeccable records", said Mr. Cavanaugh, noting the three officers were suspended without any charges. "We think this has all been very unnecessary," he said. Chief McAlpine called in the OPP in February 2003 to investigate allegations allegations of criminal and professional misconduct made by a former unidentified drug squad officer. In August, 11 front-line officers in the 12-member drug squad requested transfers to other units in protest of the ongoing OPP investigation. Multicultural concert rolls on Sunday | DURHAM -- The Multicultural 'Fundraising Concert is coming this 'Sunday, April 25, at the Caribbean Cultural Cultural Centre, 600 Wentworth St. E., Os- jhawa from 2 to 4 p.m. ; The concert is in support of the -Peace and Community Harmony Project. Project. Performing artists will include the ;Hummingbird Dancers from Club Çarib, the .Wildfire Dance Theatre, the Ethnocats singers from Ajax High School, Dancers from the Durham Tamil Association, singer Shaundell Parris and drummer Joy Lapps. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children and youth (7 to 18) and free for children under 6. For more information call 905-426-4676, ext. 233. Got a good news story? 905-697-9484 243 King St.E. BOWMANVILLE (BOWMANVILLE MALL) 905-725-4146 1345 King St. E. OSHAWA 2 (KING AND TOWNUNE) 905-432-6999 1330 Ritson Rd. N. OSHAWA 1 (SW CORNER OF RITSON AND TAUNTON) Notice of Public Information Centre Series #3 407 East Completion Environmental Assessment (EA) Terms of Reference and Individual EA THE STUDY The Ministry of Transportation (MTO), in consultation With the Region of Durham and local municipalities, Is undertaking an Environmental Assessment (EA) Terms of Reference and Individual EA to examine provincial • transportation problems and opportunities within the Region of Durham; BACKGROUND In the summer of 2003, a draft EA Terms of Reference (ToR) was completed for 407 East Completion, in accordance with the requirements of the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act, Following a review of comments submitted by the public, agencies and municipalities, and recent case law that has resulted in changes to how EAToR documents must be prepared, MTO recently completed a revised EAToR document. The EA ToR provides a framework to guide the preparation of the Individual Environmental Assessment and must be approved by the Minister of the Environment prior to the Individual Environmental Assessment being initiated. Public and agency consultation is a key component In the preparation of a final EA ToR document. PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRES fPICsf A series of Public Information Centres has been scheduled to provide an opportunity for the public to view the information regarding the EA ToR document. This Is the third series of PICs dealing with the preparation of the ToR, The purpose of these PICs Is to present the revisions to the EAToR, prior to submission to the Minister of the Environment. Each PIC will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. You are encouraged to "drop-ln" any time during the 4-hour period, view the information panels, ask questions of the Project Team members one-on-one and/or fill out a comment sheet. There will be mi formal presentation or facilitated question and answer period at these sessions. The PICs will be hold as follows: Wed., May 5, 2004 Tues., May 11, 2004 ; 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Rickards Recreation Complex Gen. Slkorskl Hall 2440 Highway 2 1551 Stevenson Rd. North Bowmanvllle Oshawa Wed., May 12,2004 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. . Ajax Community Centre 75 Centennial Road Ajax Tues., May 4, 2004 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Brooklin Community Centre 45 Cassels Road Brooklin COMMENTS Comments and information regarding this project are being collected to assist MTO In meeting the requirements of the EA Act. This material will bo maintained on file for uso during the project and may be Included In project documentation. Information collected will be used In accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), With the exception of personal Information, dommonts will become part of the public record. Comments on the Draft ToR and supporting documentation aro required by July 2,2<MM. If you have any further questions or require additional Information, visit our website at www.407i'astva,com or contact one of the Individuals below: Mr. Doug Alllngham, P.Eng. Consultant Project Manager TSH engineers architects planners 300 Water Street Whitby, ON L1N9J2 Phone: 905-665-3474 or 1-866-840-5529 toll-free Fax: 905-668-0221 Mr. John Slobodzlan Project Co-ordinator Provincial and Environmental Planning Office Ontario Ministry of Transportation 301 St. Paul Street St. Catharines, ON L2R 7R4 Phone: 905-704-2204 Fax: 905-704-2007 E-mail: John, Slobodzlanemto.gov, on.ca E-mail: projec tteame407eastea.com Comments on the draft EA ToR should be provided to Mr, Alllngham at the above address by July 2,2004, POWER INTERRUPTION Hydro One is improving service in your area. Date: Sunday, May 2,2004 From: 5:00 am to 9:00 am Affected area: Darlington Twp. 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