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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, October 15, 2015 | 14 halton.ca 311 Policing roles are evolving continued from p.8 is the first step. Secondly, I want to provide proof we can rise above the difficulties in life. I have learned we all have the power to choose our path." Duraiappah, 42, became interested in policing when he attended the service's Police Ethnic And Cultural Education (PEACE) Program while in high school. He completed a degree in criminology and sociology at the University of Toronto, and is completing a diploma in public administration from the University of Western Ontario. He started his policing career in 1995 with Halton. Duraiappah, a father of three, has worked in numerous units such as the drug and morality bureau, as diversity co-ordinator, and in uniform and investigative roles. He was also involved in the establishment of the region's first community mobilization and engagement strategy collaborative hub, which is being implemented across all districts. He is also involved in many community initiatives, both locally and internationally, and recently returned from a short-term mission to Haiti to assist in rebuilding projects. "I recognize how much of privilege it is to be in this position and I understand its impact on our citizens, businesses and visitors to Halton Region, but most importantly its impact on the 1,000 members of our police organization," said Duraiappah. "I really look forward to the future and am quite confident in what we will accomplish." Duraiappah said policing is, and will continue to be, one of the most challenging and changing professions in the public service spectrum. He noted the evolving nature of the job has propelled officers into making changes they never would have anticipated, not only from a technology standpoint, but also in the area of increased accountability. After his family came to Canada from Sri Lanka, Duraiappah said they made it clear to him he was to undertake a profession worthy of the travel and commitment they had made in coming to a new country. "Policing, as it is in many countries, is not seen as honourable as it is here in Canada so it was not an option for me," he said. "All it took was the prompting of a high school teacher to take advantage of program made available by Halton police. The PEACE program itself is not the story. The story is the individuals I met during that program who extended themselves to me and allowed me to pester them to include me in ride-alongs and other opportunities. Those individuals have permanently changed the course of where I am." Duraiappah said he mentioned this story to illustrate the strength of relationships within Halton police, which not only altered his life, but which define what the Halton Regional Police Service is, as a profession and as part of the community. PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE Wastewater Trunk Sewer on Trafalgar Road from Lawson Street to Sixteen Mile Creek Bridge, and Watermain Replacement on Trafalgar Road from 100m north of Lawson Street to Freestone Lane, Town of Oakville PR-2798 Halton Region is proposing to replace the trunk wastewater main on the following streets: · Trafalgar Road from Lawson Street to Dunn Street · Dunn Street from Trafalgar Road for Randal Street · Randal Street from Dunn Street to Forsythe Street The project will also include the rehabilitation of the 150mm watermain on Trafalgar Road from 100m North of Lawson Street to Freestone Lane. A Public Information Centre will be held to provide residents with an opportunity to review the project drawings and to discuss any potential construction disruptions that may result from the proposed works. Representatives from Halton Region and Cole Engineering Ltd. will be in attendance to answer any questions. The Public Information Centre is scheduled for: Date: Time: Place: Wednesday, October 28, 2015 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oakville Arena (Kinsmen Pine Room) 133 Rebecca Street, Oakville If you are unable to attend this Public Information Centre and wish to obtain more information or provide written comments, please address your concerns to: Mark Bajor, C.E.T. 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To view candidate responses and learn more about the issues facing the Region, visit halton.ca/election2015. Meetings at Halton Region, 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville, L6M 3L1 Visit halton.ca/meetings for full schedule. Nov. 3 Nov. 4 Nov. 4 9:30 a.m. Health & Social Services Cttee. 9:30 a.m. Planning & Public Works Cttee. 1:30 p.m. Admin & Finance Cttee. Nov. 12 9:30 a.m. Regional Council www.claudesvacuum.com Fall is here, get your trees ready Gary Carr Regional Chair Leaf, Snow and Tree Removal 151015 Please contact us as soon as possible if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings. Call Storybook to assess your Trees Today 905-491-6860