Const. Sam Zacharias Guest Presentation

Question 1

Const. Zacharias’ central role(s)

Answer 1

Social media & relations officer; volunteer program management; community engagement

Question 2

Port Moody Police Department Info

Answer 2

Municipal department established in 1913 w/ 51 sworn officers; sections & specialties include Patrol, Major Crimes Unit, Community Services, Emergency Response, K-9, Mental Health, and Forensics

Question 3

Recruitment steps of PMPD (6-18 month process)

Answer 3

Application, Intake Exam, POPAT (Physical Agility Test), Panel Interview, Polygraph, Psych Assessment, Medical Testing, Background Check, Ride-Along, Chief Constable Interview

Question 4

Training process of PMPD

Answer 4

• Block 1: Foundations (Law, firearms, investigations, U.O.F. driving)
• Block 2: Field training w/ training officer
• Block 3: Advanced policing, special topics, certifications

Question 5

Recruitment strategies of PMPD

Answer 5

Social media, ride-along videos, community engagement

Question 6

Reasons for declining interests

Answer 6

Media perceptions; non-competitive salary; pandemic/frontline work; danger; patrol work considered unfavorable

Question 7

Adjustment of standards?

Answer 7

Other agencies have lowered the bar in terms of employment standards, which has had a ripple effect