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"WEEKEND STAR" FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2000 - § They stem from probe of old murder, say sources Veteran Durham homicide officers face charges By Rik Davie Weekend Star Two veteran homicide investigators have been charged with neglect of duty and discreditable conduct after an investiga- tion into actions of the offi- cers, who sources say were on the verge of cracking one of the oldest homicide cases in Durham Region. Durham Regional Police Detectives Greg Heasman and Tom Whiteway have, been transferred to uni- form duties . while the force's professional stan- dards branch look into what is described as a "procedural matter", stem- ming from their work on an Oshawa murder case described by one police source as "a really old one. Last Friday the two vet- eran officers, who have conducted seminars on homicide investigation for other police services, were served with notice of the charges and told that they must appear at a Police Services Act hearing on Oct. 31. Sources within the force said that a Crown Attorney looking into the matter had decided that no crimi- nal charges of unprofes- sional conduct were war- ranted. Deputy Chief of Operations confirmed that a Cobourg Crown Attorney asked to look into the matter found no cause to warrant an investigation by his office. "However," said Deputy Chief Adams, "as a matter of course this has to be Scugog man is NDP candidate in Oshawa Oshawa New Democrats have nominated broadcast- er and Scugog Township resident Bruce Rogers as their candidate in the Nov. 27 federal election. Mr. Rogers is best known for his work with TV Ontario, CBC radio and television, radio work with CFRB, and other stations in Ottawa and Toronto. Mr. Rogers was selected as the NDP candidate at a nomination meeting last Sunday night (Oct. 22). He said it's time for the party to mount a challenge to the ruling Liberals. "I believe a lot of Canadians have heard the wake up call," he said. "They are waiting for some- one to sound the alarm and offer an alternative to the destructive policies of recent years. We believe the NDP offers that leader- ship." Health care is a primary plank in the NDP cam- paign, said Mr. Rogers. "One such message is our acute awareness of the dollar limits imposed on the health care system. We have seen family, friends, loved ones short-changed by a system that now mea- sures health care needs by the bottom line," said Mr. Rogers. Mr. Rogers also expressed concern for citi- zens who have become marginalized under poli- cies implemented by what he called Liberal and right wing agendas across Canada. "Just a few years ago we would seldom see a home- less person on the street. Today it's shameful and commonplace," he said. Mr. Rogers and his wife Diana live on the Scugog- Manvers Town Line. Jim Adams | probed by our profession- al standards branch as a matter of procedure." Deputy Chief Adams also confirmed reports that the transfer of the two homicide detectives to patrol duties was at their own request. "They (Heasman and Whiteway) requested the transfer," said the deputy chief. "They felt that their integrity had been called into question, and this was their reaction to that, | guess." He expressed support for the two well-known investigators. "These are two high quality police officers with excellent long-term ser- vice records, that much | can say." Deputy Chief Adams said that the vacancies left by the two will have to be filled as soon as possible. The officers, both repre- sented by lawyers, have Larry ELECT Corrigan Councillor Ward 1 and communicator "a fresh perspective and voice on local council" v' Experience: Trustee Durham Board 11 years v' Skills: people friendly, a good problem solver v Resident of Ward 1 and Scugog township for 15 years with a deep respect for its people, environment, heritage and desired future For more information or to help with the campaign Phone: 985-7215 Fax: 985-6964 e-mail: larrycorrigan @sympatico.ca some options when they appear before the hearing. Police Act hearings held internally are usually heard by a senior officer of the service, or an outside police force as necessary, but the two officers can request that an Ontario Court Judge hear the mat- ter. According to police sources, a request for a judge would be referred to the Chief of Police. He would have the final deci- sion 'in who hears the mat- ter. If found guilty, penalties for the two officers can range widely, from simple verbal reprimands to loss of pay, or dismissal in very severe cases. Durham Regional Police Association president Terry Ryan expressed full support for the two offi- cers. In an earlier inter- view, he said "if my family were the victims of a seri- - TLE LASER EYE CENTERS JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT PATIENT SEMINAR! ous crime, these are the two officers | would want on the matter." Superintendent Chuck Mercier, formally comman- der of 26 Division, now senior officer for major case management, said that officers working on old cases is not unusual. "The term cold case is a Hollywood term," Supt. Mercier said. "All homi- Bobbie Drew cides that remain open are looked at periodically on an ongoing basis for any new information, and as the case warrants they are reviewed constantly. "No case is inactive until it is solved." 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