87000 vehicles stolen and a reported year over year increase in the number of stolen vehicles in the Region of Peel. The 2018 CRV is the top vehicle stolen.
1. Increase in relay thefts, the thieves reprogram your car keys at night
2. Vehicles are shipped overseas, used in car races
It’s important to take a look at the whether your vehicle is susceptible to theft
Brampton has a high accident and motor vehicle theft rate hence the effort for reduction as this is the reason for high insurance rates
Tips to protect your car
1. Lock your car and never leave your spare keys in the car
2. Don’t leave your car running unattended
3. Don’t leave your keys unattended or at the front of your house, a thief is able to get to your fob then they can reprogram your keys
4. Don’t leave valuables in your car: laptops, cell phones, expensive sunglasses
5. There is an increase in smash and grab i.e., break into the car to get ownership etc
6. Install something like the Club to lock your steering wheels
7. Install a security system or a tracking device
8. Park in a well-lit area where possible
9. Use your emergency break to prevent movement from tow trucks

More About Detective Oconnor

Working in the auto crime unit since 2017, with a focus on auto and CARGO theft. The region is the third largest theft ring in the world when it comes to cargo theft. The unit is extremely busy dealing with recovery (rate for auto 66%), insurance companies and advise on getting improvements in recovery.
Favorite part of the job: loves working with the community and educating folks on how to protect themselves and prevent vehicle theft.

Questions

How do you work to bring the cars back from abroad: *** Work closely with shipping agencies, Interpol and other foreign governments to have the vehicles repatriated back. There is a high success rate in getting back the vehicles the important fact is that the countries do partner positively to help the process
What is the success rate of taking down the syndicates, 90% rate? ***A lot of success working with the countries. The whistleblowers \ freight forwarder and just general public provide tips that help with crime solving. This process is greatly helped by community relationships
Any Tips for people in condos: Nothing in more than the tips given before so follow the general rules
Impact of car theft: 8/10 k per vehicle.

Hike for Bethell Hospice

I will be hiking at the Hike for Bethell Hospice again this year, and am hoping I can count on your support. I am hiking in memory of my brother Bob (Sandy) Sanderson, who was a resident at Bethell Hospice. The care and compassion he received was a blessing at such a difficult time.

It is now my honour and privilege to be the Bethell Hospice Foundation, Board Chair, and be a part of keeping this vital resource available to our community, ensuring that it’s services will always be available to all those in need at no cost.

As we enter our second year of COVID, fundraising continues to be a challenge, so please sponsor me to help make a difference, and to show your support for our beloved hospice.

The hike day was held yesterday May 2, but you can still donate to John's participation at DONATE Virtual hikes are flexible, any where, anytime, from May 2 - 31.

Thank you
John Sanderson

ROTARY PEACE FELLOWSHIP SCHOLARSHIP

Please use this information if you know someone who might be a good candidate for this fellowship.

THE ROTARY FOUNDATION - NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2022 ROTARY PEACE FELLOWSHIP SCHOLARSHIP - APPLY NOW*

Promoting peace is one of Rotary’s main causes. The fully funded Rotary Peace Fellowship, which covers tuition and living expenses, increases the capacity of existing leaders to prevent and resolve conflict by offering academic training, field experience, and professional networking.

Up to 130 fellows are selected every year in a globally competitive process based on personal, academic, and professional achievements. Fellows earn either a master’s degree or a certificate in peace and development studies at one of the seven Rotary Peace Centers, located at leading universities around the world.

Over 1,400 program alumni are working in more than 115 countries as leaders in national governments, nongovernmental organizations, education and research, law enforcement, and international organizations such as the United Nations.

*MASTER’S DEGREE*

▪ 15–24-month program, small-group classroom learning, in fields related to peace and development

▪ Intended for leaders near the start of their careers

▪ 50 fellows selected annually to study at one of five Rotary Peace Centers at partner universities, which offer

interdisciplinary curricula with research-informed teaching

▪ 2–3-month field study experience to develop practical skills

▪ Fellows connect with an international cohort of fellows, thought leaders, and a global network of Rotarians

*THE FELLOWSHIPS PAY FOR:* -

• Tuition and fees

• Room and board

• Round-trip transportation

• Applied field experience expenses

• Health insurance

*ROTARY PEACE CENTERS OFFERING THE MASTER’S PROGRAM ARE LOCATED AT:* - • University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia. • University of Bradford, Bradford, England.• International Christian University, Tokyo, Japan • Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden. • Duke University and University of North Carolina, Durham and Chapel Hill, USA

*PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE*

▪ Yearlong program for working professionals that blends online learning, in-person classes, and an independent

project, based at a Rotary Peace Center in Thailand or Uganda

▪ Intended for social change leaders with extensive experience working in peace-related fields

▪ 80 fellows selected annually to earn a post-graduate diploma or certificate in peace and development studies

▪ Interdisciplinary program includes a two-week online preliminary course, 10 weeks of on-site courses with field

studies, a nine-month period during which fellows implement a social change initiative (with interactive online sessions), and an on-site capstone seminar

*THE FELLOWSHIPS PAY FOR:* -

• Tuition and fees

• Room and board

• Round-trip transportation

• Field study expenses

*ROTARY PEACE CENTERS OFFERING THE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM ARE LOCATED AT:* - Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand and Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.

*ELIGIBILITY: QUALIFIED CANDIDATES MUST:*

▪ Have three years of related work experience for the master’s program

▪ Have five years of related work experience for the certificate program and be able to explain how their plan to

promote peace aligns with Rotary’s mission (Candidates for Makerere University must either be from Africa, have

worked in Africa, or work with African communities or initiatives outside the continent.)

▪ Be proficient in English

▪ Have a bachelor’s degree

▪ Demonstrate leadership skills

▪ Have a strong commitment to cross-cultural understanding and peace

*Eligibility restrictions* - Rotary Peace Fellowships may not be used for doctoral study.

*The following people are not eligible for the master's degree program:* - Active Rotary members, Employees of a Rotary club or district, Rotary International, or other Rotary entity, Spouses, lineal descendants (children or grandchildren by blood or legal adoption), spouses of lineal descendants, or ancestors (parents or grandparents by blood) of any living person in these categories, Former Rotary members and their relatives as described above (within 36 months of their resignation)

Recipients of Rotary Global Grants Scholarships must wait three years after completing the scholarship to apply for Rotary Peace Fellowship programs.

Rotary Peace Fellows who have completed the certificate program must wait three years to apply for the master’s degree program. Certificate fellows are not eligible for another certificate fellowship.

Rotary Peace Fellows who have completed the master's degree program must wait five years to apply for the certificate program.

*APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2022-23 ACADEMIC TERM NEED TO BE SUBMITTED BY 15 MAY 2021.*

*If you know someone who might be a good candidate for this fellowship, please contact me immediately and make their contact details available. We’ll contact and guide them through the Application process.*

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