Police Service Board - The City of Quinte West
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Police Service Board - The City of Quinte West
Quinte West Police Service Board ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE OCTOBER 2014 Community Successes Through Community Partnerships Pg. 16 Police Service Board Report Features Detachment Commanders Communiqué 3 Our Work 5 Calls for Service Calls Analysis Major Crime Report Community Patrol Traffic Management Report October 2014 6 7 8 9 10 11 Our People Crime Unit Canine Unit Community Safety Officer School Resource Officer (Cover Story)-Community Partnerships Our Community Quinte West OPP Auxiliary Unit Quinte West Community Policing Our Organization 2014-2016 Strategic Plan 12 13 14 15 16 Ontario Provincial Police 17 Quinte West Detachment 18 20 22 Detachment Commander 23 Mike Reynolds, Inspector Operations Manager The Cover: Quinte West OPP and City of Quinte West Parks employees worked together to solve a community issue and revitalize the Kinsman Club of Trenton Community Park located on Ontario Street. Full Story page 16. 2 Police Service Board Report – October 2014 Dave Tovell, Staff Sergeant P.O. BOX 1050 Trenton, ON K8V 6E6 Detachment Commander’s Communiqué I am pleased to provide the Quinte West Police Services Board report for the months of July to September, 2014. This report speaks to our commitment to public safety in Quinte West through our people, our work and our relationships with community partners and the community. Our officers and civilian personnel work each day with many government and non-profit agencies, organizations and service clubs to ensure our citizens have access to social services to improve their quality of life and safety. Our partnership with the City of Quinte West and all their employees provides the OPP with the necessary support to ensure safe public events, road closures, emergency management and preparedness, by-law enforcement and collaboration on improving our collective response to public safety concerns to name a few. As well I am working with the city’s chief administration officer to provide training for key city employees and OPP personnel to improve our preparedness to emergency situations such as natural and man-made disasters. I believe this investment in education will better prepare our city for any emergency. The Quinte West OPP will develop strategies with our many community partners to reduce crime, victimization and all collisions on our roads through prevention, engagement and education. Our citizens also have an active role in improving community wellness. Our community safety officer will be providing crime prevention education to our community through public information sessions, public service announcements and social media. The crime prevention education will provide our citizens with helpful tips to safeguard their personal property and reduce victimization in areas such as identity theft, cybercrimes and counterfeit currency. I wish to thank our many community partners who have been actively working with our detachment to make this city a great place to live, work, visit and play. The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, and delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our community. The men and women of the Quinte West Detachment will continue to provide policing services that hold to our values; Professionalism, Accountability, Diversity, Respect, Excellence and Leadership. Sincerely, Inspector M.J. (Mike) Reynolds Police Service Board Report – October 2014 3 Quinte West OPP top priorities in 2014 are: 1. Reduce victimization and crime through a collaborative and integrated crime prevention approach to enhance community wellness. 2. Maintain and develop police/community partnerships to reduce death and serious injury on our highways, waterways and trails through education, enforcement and investment in technology. 3. Establish, maintain and enhance relationships and partnerships that address the needs of vulnerable groups, children and youth, offenders and victims. 4. Provide a cost effective and efficient police service that maintains the public’s confidence. - Insp. M.J. (Mike) Reynolds 2014 Quinte West Police Service Board Front Row (Left to Right): Board Member Mike Mason, Councillor Chairperson Jim Alyea, Board Member Ted Reid. Back Row (Left to Right) Councillor Ron Hamilton, Member Chuck O’Malley, Member; Missing: Jane Mielke, Secretary 4 Police Service Board Report – October 2014 Our Work Police Service Board Report – October 2014 5 Calls for Service 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 2011 1371 1064 1231 1273 1385 1645 1443 1432 1222 1383 1335 1272 2012 1242 1302 1619 1184 1504 1698 1507 1615 1315 1287 1358 1390 2013 1332 1231 1136 1186 1346 1210 1218 1345 1260 1181 1096 1065 2014 1102 888 1061 1397 2072 1829 1623 1808 1261 2011 2012 2013 2014 Trend Line CALLS FOR SERVICE COMPARISON – Year to Date (YTD) January February March April May June July August September Total 6 2013 1332 1231 1136 1186 1346 1210 1218 1345 1260 11,264 Police Service Board Report – October 2014 2014 1102 888 1061 1397 2072 1829 1623 1808 1261 13,041 Change -230 -343 -75 +211 +726 +619 +405 +463 +1 +1,777 % Growth -17.27% -27.86% -6.60% 17.79% 53.94% 51.16% 33.25% 34.42% 0.08% 15.78% Calls for Service Analysis VIOLENT Murder, Manslaughter, Criminal Negligence, Attempt Murder, Aggravated Assault, Sexual Assault with Weapon, Sexual Assault, Luring, Assault, Kidnapping, Abduction, Robbery, Criminal Harassment. 7000 PROPERTY Arson, B&E, Fire, Mischief, Possession Stolen Property, Property Damage, Stolen Vehicle, Theft. Fraud. 6000 5000 2014 Calls Analysis OTHER POLICE ENFORCEMENT Bylaw, Driving Offences, Fed/Prov Statutes, Prostitution, Gaming, Other Criminal Code, Bail Violation, Counterfeit Money, Disturb Peace, Escape Custody, Child Pornography, Trespass at Night, Breach of Probation, Threatening. 4000 3000 2000 2014 Calls Analysis DRUGS Possession, Trafficking, Importation, Cultivation, Production. 1000 0 Jan-Sep Violent Property Other Drugs 334 770 493 46 Misc. Municipal Persons Services Licences & Escorts 6041 565 1093 Property Provincial & Statutes Vehicles 2641 1058 Miscellaneous Services Miscellaneous Services” accounts for the greatest number of call for services. In order to understand this category the following tablet breaks this category down further. Miscellaneous Calls Alarm 911 Call RIDE Domestic Disturbance Suspicious Person Suspicious Vehicle Police Information Animal Prior YTD 502 845 380 469 245 83 220 147 Year to Date 480 876 159 540 179 123 180 183 MISC. SERVICES Alarms, 911 calls, Animals, Community Services, Court Orders, Dangerous Condition, Escort, Family Dispute, Insecure Premises, Landlord/Tenant, Missing Persons, Missing Persons Located, Motor Vehicle Abandoned, Motor Vehicle Collision, Motor Vehicle Recovered, Neighbor Dispute, NonTraffic Accident, Non-Police Matter, Person Check In, Prevent Breach Of Peace, Property Check, Property Related, Routine Traffic Stop, Sudden Death, Suspicious Person, Suspicious Vehicle, Towed Vehicle, Traffic Complaint, Traffic Control, Traffic Hazard, Trouble with Youth, Unwanted Person. MUNICPAL LICENCES Taxi Licence, Noise Complaints. PERSONS AND ESCORTS Mental Health, Trouble With Youth, Property Damage, Neighbour Dispute. PROPERTY AND VEHICLES Found Property, Marine, Motor Vehicle Collision, Traffic Hazards, Abandoned Vehicle, Recovered Vehicle. PROVINCIAL STATUTES Highway Traffic Act, Trespass to Property, Liquor Licence Act. Police Service Board Report – October 2014 7 Major Crime Report Quinte West OPP 2014 crime trend report (Jan 1 – Sep 30) OFFENCE Total 2012 Total 2013 Murder Prior YTD YTD YTD Change YTD Growth 1 0 0 0 0 0.00% 43 35 36 21 -15 -41.67% 0 4 2 2 0 0.00% Assault With Weapon 24 33 25 24 -1 -4.00% Assault -Level 1 146 189 115 114 -1 -4.00% Robbery 12 8 6 2 -4 -66.67% Break & Enter 122 136 99 62 -37 -37.37% Theft Over 14 9 4 11 7 175.00% 0 0 0 0 0 0.00% Theft Under 297 361 224 222 -2 -0.89% Theft Under $5000 (Shoplifting) 60 69 55 56 1 1.82% Auto Theft 32 28 16 21 5 31.25% Impaired Operation/Over 80mg 72 67 37 27 -10 -19.23% Fraud 92 123 83 77 -6 -7.23% Mischief 281 306 241 170 -71 -29.46% Sexual Assault Aggravated Assault Theft Over $5000 (Shoplifting) Clearance Rates 2014 year to date clearance reporting for property and violent crimes. 8 CLASSIFICATION 2014 Provincial Rate East Region Rate Property Crimes 27.40% 27.66% 25.04% Violent Crimes 85.61% 89.57% 86.13% Police Service Board Report – October 2014 Community Patrol 2014 Community patrol hours 250 200 Foot 150 School Bicyle 100 ATV Marine 50 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Patrol Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Foot 144 114.25 130.75 190.75 208.25 183.00 194.00 129.25 School 77.50 78.25 62.50 82.00 78.50 101.75 0 ATV 0 0 0 0 6 6 Bicycle 0 0 0 5 23 Marine 0 0 0 0 3.5 Oct Nov Dec 2014 2013 131.25 1,425.50 2,243.75 13 83.75 577.25 889.75 14 0 0 26 45.50 2.5 44.25 23.50 0 120.75 186.75 0 13 12 0 28.50 97.5 Police Service Board Report – October 2014 9 Traffic Management Collision reporting statistics 2014 Personal Injury Personal Damage Single Vehicle Fatality Involve Alcohol/Drug Total Collisions Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep 16 5 10 5 5 7 11 4 91 52 50 41 38 44 37 51 16 19 24 17 23 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 3 107 57 60 46 43 Oct Nov Dec 4 2012 Total 129 2013 Total 119 44 37 536 543 17 25 9 285 291 0 0 0 1 2 1 1 2 0 1 24 22 51 48 48 42 667 663 Collision reporting statistics – Year to Date (YTD) comparison between 2013 & 2014 reporting periods. (Jan-Sep) 10 YTD 2013 YTD 2014 YTD Change % Growth Personal Injury 90 67 -23 -25.56% Personal Damage 368 434 +25 17.93% Single Vehicle 187 201 +14 7.49% Fatality 1 1 - - Involves Alcohol/Drugs 17 10 -7 -41.18% Total Collisions 459 502 +43 9.37% Police Service Board Report – October 2014 Our People Police Service Board Report – October 2014 11 Quinte West OPP Crime Unit FROM THE CRIME FILES: Reporting period August 1st to September 30th, 2014. Number of benchmark crimes. (threshold requiring crime unit notification): Homicides 0 Serious Assaults 1 Sexual Assaults Robbery 0 Abduction 0 Break and Enters Fraud Over 0 Thefts Over 1 Arson Deaths 7 Domestics 132 7 21 0 Attempt Murder Investigation On 31 August 2014 a 49 year old female was attacked in her home on Loyalist Parkway west of Trenton by a 44 year old male who was known to her. Following the attack, the male fled the area but was later apprehended by police. The victim suffered severe injuries that resulted in several weeks of hospitalization prior to her release. The male has been charged with attempted murder and was released from custody at court. The case is presently before the courts. Robbery On 31 August 2014 police responded to a complaint whereby a 64 year old female reported that an unknown male had entered her residence and stole a quantity of money/jewelry from her residence while she remained in the residence. She later reported another entry into her residence shortly thereafter to the original report. An extensive investigation followed involving OPP Identification unit and the crime unit. It was later shown that there were no entries made to the residence and that the reports were false. The complainant was later helped in terms of medical and social assistance in order to help her through some ongoing medical issues. Street Crime The Street Crime Unit remained active in regards to numerous investigations including assisting in some as previously mentioned. They are presently monitoring 29 persons on the crime abatement program which includes numerous compliance checks of these individuals (48) during this period. The Street Crime Unit is also conducting compliance checks of those persons within the community that are on the Sex Offender Registry. Intelligence Led Policing – Crime Abatement Program The Intelligence Led Policing - Crime Abatement Strategy (ILP-CAS) is a crime suppression strategy designed to deter the criminal activities of repeat offenders. The program will target those offenders that are deemed to be at a high risk to the community and those persons involved in recidivist criminal behaviour. The program is based on the principle that the offender, once involved with the justice system now becomes accountable to the community and to the police. 12 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP Number of Checks 0 2 19 21 10 6 34 24 24 Number of Charges 0 0 0 3 2 2 6 10 7 Police Service Board Report – October 2014 OCT NOV DEC TOTAL OPP Canine Unit 2014 Service Statistics January-September Canine Constable Jeff Scott and his canine partners Jake and Siege are a valuable asset to the Quinte West OPP and local municipal police services. Constable Scott and his canine are on general patrol when they are not engaged in canine duties. JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER Year to Date Total Narcotics Calls Hours 1 5 0 0 0 0 3 6.5 2 7 0 0 2 12 0 0 0 0 8 30.5 Other Calls Hours 0 0 0 0 4 7.5 1 2 1 2 0 0 1 6 1 3 0 0 8 20.5 K9 General Calls hours 4 4.50 1 2.00 5 23.00 5 27.50 7 24.00 2 7.50 5 11.50 10 29.50 4 7.50 43 137.00 Police Service Board Report – October 2014 13 Community Safety Officer Community Safety Officer: July to September Report August was a busy month with the finishing touches being put on the 2nd Annual Heroes Youth Camp. This was the second annual camp which recognizes our youth as an important part of the community. Through partnership of Quinte West OPP, Quinte West Fire, Hastings-Prince Edward EMS, 21 Military Police Flight and Quinte West Community Policing youth are provided an opportunity to spend four days with these community emergency services to learn more about their profession and the work they do to keep Quinte West safe. There was a significant increase in interest in the 2014 Heroes Youth Camp. For this reason the camp was larger than the camp in 2013. In addition to providing a positive environment for first time campers, organizers utilized the help of two of last year’s participants as “junior leaders”. Junior Leaders, Alexander Elson and Christian Hamilton were a big help. They monitored the young campers and helped run a number of the activities. Moving into September my focus has been on developing programs aligned with the Quinte West OPP Detachment Action Plan. Our new Action Plan replaces the former Strategic Plan. The Action Plan identifies detachment goals through 2014-2016 and explains measures that will be used to monitor progress and successes in reducing crime rates and victimization, making our streets safer, and building healthy relationships within our community. One of my first projects is working towards reducing the number of 911 hang-up calls and false alarms. Quinte West OPP has responded to 480 alarms and 876 911 hang-up calls between January 1st, 2014 to September 30th, 2014. All 911 hang-up calls require the response of two officers. Based on computer aided dispatch (CAD) information these calls take on average 40 minutes from dispatch to final clearing. This is a significant impact to police resources. Community Safety Officer Constable Dave Ludington As we wind down 2014 and enter into 2015 I will continue to monitor calls for service and work with our officers and community stakeholders to meet the goals of the new detachment Action Plan. 14 Police Service Board Report – October 2014 School Resource Officer School Resource Officer: July to September Report In August, Cst. McCaughen assisted with the second annual Heroes Youth Camp. This year, sixteen Quinte West youth were chosen to take part in the camp. The youth were selected based on their written submissions to the Quinte West OPP showcasing their community involvement and their commitment to make their communities a safer place to live. During the four day camp, the youth were introduced to first responders including: Quinte West OPP, Quinte West Firefighters, Hastings County EMS and the Military Police. The youth watched captivating demonstrations including an OPP K9 track and a Jaws of Life fire rescue. The youth participated in activities such as a mini fire-fit challenge, lifting fingerprints and footwear impressions from a crime scene, and learning potentially life-saving skills with CPR and defibrillator training. Each afternoon of the camp consisted of team building and leadership activities. One of the favourite team building activities was the obstacle course located at the cadet training area on the military base. The camp wrapped up with a BBQ put on by Smylie’s Independent and each of the youth was presented with a certificate by Quinte West OPP Inspector Mike Reynolds. In September, Cst. Maggie McCaughen returned to her role as the School Resource Officer. Cst. McCaughen participated in the crossing guard training as well as student bus patroller training. The student bus patrollers were trained on how to assist their bus drivers in keeping the school bus a safe environment and how to safely evacuate the bus in an emergency situation. Cst. McCaughen has also been assisting each of the schools with the first of their two mandatory lockdown drills of the School Resource Officer school year and she is working Constable Maggie McCaughen closely with the schools to improve their safety plans. Cst. McCaughen has also started delivering the OPP KIDS (Knowledge, Issues, Decisions and Supports) program to grade six students. Cst. McCaughen is currently training 5 additional 2014 Heroes Youth Camp participants patrol officers to assist with the delivery of this important program during team building activities, so each and every grade six student in the City of Quinte West will have the opportunity to participate in the program. The OPP KIDS program is a six week program that covers topics such as Drugs, Youth and the Law, Mental Health Awareness and Peer to Peer relationships. Police Service Board Report – October 2014 15 Quinte West OPP and City Parks Staff Join Forces to Make Community Park Safer Throughout the summer months of July and August police started receiving calls from residents of the neighbourhood adjacent to the Kiwanis Club of Trenton Community Park. Residents were complaining about a growing concern over the number of youth loitering in the park. Complaints included youth shouting well into the early hours of the morning, profanity, loud music, littering and other suspicions of illegal activity. This community park is located along a beautiful stretch of the Trent Severn waterway which also provides the community an extensive trail system for walking, running or cycling. A large number of users are seniors who enjoy walking their dogs. As the summer progressed the neighbouhood explained that very few of them attend the park anymore. They were intimidated by the presence of the youth and did not feel safe. They had also seen a noticeable decrease in the number of citizens using this portion of the trail system. This combined with the extensive litter that was being left behind left the neighbourhood with a sense that they had lost their park. A noticeable spike in police calls to this park resulted in the police taking a closer look at the park to determine what was making this an attractive location for this activity. Police identified that there were environmental design factors that made monitoring this park by both police and the community very difficult. Over time the large evergreen trees had covered sight lines from both the street and neighbours. Park benches were moved to secluded areas making for secluded loitering areas. Some benches had been moved and placed immediately adjacent to the walking trail where large numbers of youth would loiter, intimidating citizens who decided to turn around rather than continue along the trail. Upon seeing the police in the park, residents attended the park and shared their own stories of intimidation and frustration towards what they explained had become a very real community concern. Nearly all residents explained that they no longer attend the park because they don’t feel safe. Citizens felt intimidated walking past benches loitered with youth engaged in profanity and shouting. Furniture was also being dragged into the park and on occasion burned. What happened next was an example of the power of partnerships. Within an hour of police calling Quinte West Parks & Open Space Supervisor Ryan Andrew for help, he and his crew descended upon the park. Police explained the community and police concerns and together parks staff and police discussed how they could take back the park for the community. Andrew’s crew removed benches from secluded areas, trimmed back trees and shrubs improving sight lines, cleaned recent litter and relocated 16 Police Service Board Report – October 2014 garbage containers to areas where litter was most concentrated. Tree canopies where trimmed back to allow more light from nearby light standards and a hydro outlet was disconnected so that it would not be used for plugging in radios and other electronic devices. Police often utilize the concept of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) when assessing these types of community concerns. CPTED is an effective tool in the reduction of crime. Environmental factors such as the ability for natural surveillance can greatly reduce criminal activity. When there is an ability to see easily into an area or have the perception that somebody is looking out it makes people less likely to carry out unwelcome activities. Proper lighting systems and the ability for that light to illuminate targeted areas provide safety and security for users. Territorial reinforcement is another concept of CPTED. Where there is a sense of ownership of a property, whether public or private, it shows someone that the space is cared for and the owners are willing to defend it, making it less likely to be an area where individuals would be less likely to commit crimes or engage in unwelcome activities. Landscaping is often an easy fix to these types of problems. By trimming trees and shrubs back, hiding places are eliminated. As a result of the work done by the Quinte West parks staff there was immediate positive feedback from the neighbourhood. Before the work was completed citizens were coming out of their homes and walking across to the park to express their appreciation to both police and parks staff. Since this project was completed police have recognized an increase in foot traffic by citizens using the trails. No longer are they turning around prior to arriving at this portion of the waterway trail system. Calls for police attendance to the park has been completely eliminated. The youth did visit the park the evening after the park was reclaimed and expressed frustration that there was no place to hang out and sit. Through this success story relationships were built. Parks staff shared concerns of their own of observations they had made while working in other parks that have been useful to police in directing their officers to increase patrols. The parks staff themselves admitted that they hadn’t looked at the Improved sight lines allows natural The addition of bylaw signs makes if surveillance improving the sense of safety easier for police and city staff to enforce environmental design of the park bylaws and discourage unwelcome and security. the same way police did. Quinte activities including loitering. West OPP look forward to working with Ryan Andrew and his crew on several more community projects as they share a common goal of making the City of Quinte West a safe community that everyone can enjoy. Police Service Board Report – October 2014 17 Our Community 18 Police Service Board Report – October 2014 Quinte West OPP Auxiliary Unit OPP Auxiliary: Volunteers for a Better Community MONTH MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST TOTAL PATROL HOURS 46.25 38.5 80.5 62.75 228 COMM’TY POLICING 129.25 54.25 17 0 200.5 TRAINING HOURS 8 50.25 12 33 103.25 ADMIN HOURS 28.5 7.5 8.5 11.5 56 Interested applicants can visit www.opp.ca for information about the OPP Auxiliary Unit. Mission Statement of the Auxiliary Program "To provide fully trained volunteer Auxiliary members to assist in the delivery of traffic safety and community-based crime prevention initiatives and; to perform police duties only in special circumstances, including an emergency that the police officers of the OPP are not sufficiently numerous to deal with." Police Service Board Report – October 2014 19 Quinte West Community Policing CANADA DAY, July 1st, was a very successful venture for QWCP Volunteers. The Canada Day organization committee asked QWCP to serve as monitors at gate entrances to the park to prevent unauthorized parking by non-vendors. Canada Day was a busy day for the Child ID Program. The program ran from the OPP Mobile Command Centre from 10:00am-1:30pm. Seven QWCP volunteers worked together to produce over 135 Child ID Cards. The Child ID Program ran from the QWCP Office on July 18 and 19th for the annual Side Walk Sale. Over 50 cards were produced. To date over 400 Child ID's have been processed. On Wednesday June 25th PC McCaughen, QWCP Child Safety Program Coordinator - Matt Richardson, and QWCP Volunteer Laurie Ann Kidd attended Stockdale Public School. 45 kindergarten and grade 1 students attended the safety presentation facilitated by Cst. McCaughen and Richardson. At the conclusion all children were given a safety education package containing resources to help parents continue the education at home and a Child ID Card. School staff were highly complimentary of the program and asked if the program could be expanded to 2nd and 3rd Grade classes. They also requested the safety education package so that they may teach the material on an ongoing basis. FESTIVAL-BY-THE-BAY DOWNTOWN SIDEWALK SALE JULY 17 – 18 - 19th: Approximately 120 volunteer hours were spent at this 3 day event. Members conducted foot patrols, staffed our display and offered child ID. TRENTON GOLDEN HAWKS – QWCP KIDS’ PUCK SHOOT OUT – Quinte West Community Policing are again delivering the puck shootout at the Golden Hawks games. 20 Police Service Board Report – October 2014 Our Organization Police Service Board Report – October 2014 21 22 Police Service Board Report – October 2014 24 Police Service Board Report – October 2014
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