SUMMARY:
Acts as the department representation on court related working groups to establish best practices and standards in the collection, extraction, disclosure and disposition of criminal cases. Researches and consults with internal and external clients and partners to obtain information in areas such as investigations, court processes and disclosure of material. Assists investigators with the preparation of electronic disclosure of materials to Crown Counsel by identifying various types of documents in order to classify records according to Business Rules. Reviews electronic data submissions (RTCC) to the Provincial Justice System for errors and failures including evidence text pages, criminal record, outstanding charges and grounds for detention. Maintains under the British Columbia Police Act, Special Provincial Constable status in order to conduct court duties. Inputs Members schedules, notifies and maintains Members’ court dates and changes. This involves obtaining court transcripts of trials when requested. Maintains court files in the police records management system. Direct and train members on thorough Crown Counsel submissions and legal detention of exhibits processes.
Other Information:
This position involves high volume workloads, professional level duties, independence and judgement and requires advanced knowledge of Transit Police’s software and programs (JUSTIN, PRIME, etc). Also, what makes this position unique to other police agencies is that we work with multiple Federal/Provincial Crown Counsel from the two regions which include all the various jurisdictions.
When necessary, this position reports to Watch Commanders, Operation NCO or Information Management Supervisor for any operational or management inconsistency or issue, that might potentially lead to civil liability or reflect potential areas of conflict and embarrassment to the Transit Police.
