ST. THOMAS POLICE SERVICE 2015 Annual Report

ST. THOMAS POLICE SERVICE
2015 Annual Report
MESSAGE FROM CHIEF DARRYL J. PINNELL
Our Vision
“To ensure St. Thomas
is a desirable, secure
and safe place in which
to live, work and play”
Our Mission
“Putting the Needs of
the Community first.”
On behalf of the dedicated men and women of the St. Thomas Police Service, I am very proud to present the 2015 Annual Report
-a snapshot of the great efforts of our members and the many successes of the past year.
Adequate and effective policing begins with strong community partnerships and community engagement.
With the continued support of the Police Services Board, St. Thomas City Council and the Community,
the men and women of the Police Service will continue to meet and exceed the needs and expectations
of the citizens of St. Thomas.
You will no doubt be impressed with the extent and professionalism of the work conducted by police personnel on behalf of the citizens
of St. Thomas. Our community is enriched by the outstanding sworn and civilian staff of the St. Thomas Police Service, whose
dedication, professionalism and commitment enhance the progress of our organization
to meet each and every challenge with courage, compassion and transparency.
ST. THOMAS POLICE SERVICES BOARD
Front Row: Chair Heather Jackson, Dean Paddon, Linda Stevenson
Back Row: Vice Chair Gillian Martin, Dr. Ken Bocking and
Board Secretary Lynn Coates
NEW HIRES AND PROMOTIONS IN 2015
As a result of several anticipated retirements in 2016, two spaces were secured at the Ontario Police College for the September 2015
intake of the Basic Constable training program. Cadets Jacob Beaton and John Giesbrecht (above) started the rigorous training
program on September 9th and after 60 days of academic and practical skills training, graduated on December 3, 2015. Our cadets are
sworn in as 4th Class Constables and are introduced to general patrol with a coach officer.
During the summer months, recruitment began to fill the vacancies in the Police Cadet position. Our Police Service accepted just over 100 applications
to fill anticipated vacancies in the uniform division. The cadet program serves as an entry-level position for Police Constable with our Police Service
and is designed to develop these civilian members for future positions as sworn police officers The selection process includes interviews, psychological
testing, and background investigations. In 2015, Torrin Lauziere, Adam Williamson, Luke Emmett and Tyler Seguin were hired as Police Cadets.
PROMOTIONS, ACHIEVEMENTS, MILESTONES
Staff Sergeant Hank Zehr
Promoted to Inspector
October 2015
Sergeant Jeremy Lapadat
Promoted to Staff
Sergeant October 2015
Constable Kyle Johnstone
Promoted to Sergeant
November 2015
Thirty (30) Years of Service
Shelley Page – Communicator – Bonnie Dumoulin
Staff Sergeant Marc Roskamp
Criminal Investigations
Branch
ST. JOHN LIFE SAVING AWARDS
Left to right:
Constables Sean James, Michael Buttinger, Chad Howey, Jody Males
Left to right: Inspector Herridge,
Chief Pinnell, Jill Beechey, Deputy
Chief Driedger, Inspector Zehr
On Saturday May 9th, 2016, Constables Buttinger, Howey and Males were dispatched in response to a 911 call in regards to a woman that
had collapsed. Officers immediately responded and located the caller, Jill Beechey, beside an unconscious woman. Beechey was doing
her best to speak to EMS on the phone, administer chest compressions, and explain to officers what had happened. Officers observed
the woman was blue; she was not breathing and had no pulse. Officers immediately started CPR with chest compressions and
ventilations, continuing until EMS arrived at which point the woman was hooked up to the defibrillator which confirmed no pulse. A
shock was delivered and CPR continued. Before the second shock could be delivered, she appeared to be breathing and a pulse had
been located. The woman was immediately transported to the Elgin General Hospital. Officers did speak to the attending Doctor who
advised that the female was now breathing on her own but remained unconscious. The later diagnosis was that the woman had suffered
a cardiac arrest. If not for the quick thinking of Jill Beechey and the immediate life saving actions of Constable Buttinger, Constable
Howey and Constable Males, this woman would likely have not lived. In February, 2016, these officers and Jill Beechey were awarded the
St. John Life Saving awards for their efforts in saving this woman.
RETIREMENT CELEBRATIONS –
BONNIE DUMOULIN - COMMUNICATOR
POLICE ADMINISTRATION
Staff Sergeant Hank Zehr was promoted
to the rank of Inspector, joining the
Administration in October 2015
Front row left to right:
Deputy Chief Jeff Driedger, Chief Darryl J. Pinnell, Administrator Lynn Coates
Back row left to right: Inspectors Chris Herridge and Mark Traichevich
CHIEF’S COMMENDATIONS
On February 5, 2015, at 8:38 am, St. Thomas Police responded to a
report regarding a missing person. The person had left her
residence about 7:00 pm the previous evening and had apparently
not returned. With the assistance of the St. Thomas Police Canine
Unit, officers began searching for the missing woman. Community
volunteers were called to assist with the search effort. Constables
Chris Johnson, Sean James and Police Dog Trax, tracked footprints
in the snow that led along railway tracks. They trekked through
deep snow and inclement weather to a wooded area in the
northwest area of the City. At 9:55 am, the missing woman was
located lying in a wooded ravine in deep snow. She was conscious
but immobile and in medical distress, having spent the night outside
in frigid temperatures. Recognizing signs of hypothermia, both
officers began first aid and attempted to warm her with their coats
and clothing. Additional front line officers, along with Fire and
EMS personnel, were radioed to assist with the rescue effort. The
woman was lifted from the ravine and transported to the St.
Thomas Elgin General Hospital with serious, life-threatening
injuries, including frostbite to her feet and extremities. The
positive conclusion of this incident is attributed to the persistent
efforts of Constables Johnson, James and Trax as their experience
and teamwork led to the discovery and recovery of this missing
woman. Medical professionals advised that this woman would have
died due to her personal medical conditions and harsh winter
conditions had she not been promptly located.
OFFICE OF THE POLICE CHAPLAIN –
SUPPORTING EMERGENCY SERVICES
Reverend Roger Landell
FRONT LINE PATROL – SERVING OUR COMMUNITY
COMMITTED TO TRAINING
A SKILLED & PROFESSIONAL WORKFORCE
POLICE FLEET
End of an era – the last 2011 Crown Victoria is replaced
with the 2015 Dodge Charger
Best Dressed Community Relations Vehicle
Blue Line Magazine – January 2015
CIVILIAN DIVISION
Left: Paula Hill, Andrea Kilbourne,
Cari Milligan - Clerk/Communicators
Right: Cadet Torrin Lauziere in Communications Center
Property Officer
Special Constable Lisa Johnson
Thomas Paine
Systems Administrator
Lisa McGlone, Sandy Mudge, Robin Jordan, Sherri Brooks
Business office staff
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS BRANCH
Forensic
Identification
Officers:
Constables
James Fast
Terri Hikele
Marc Vaughan
DRUG ENFORCEMENT - INTELLIGENCE GATHERING
CANINE UNIT
CONSTABLE SEAN JAMES & TRAX
IRON DOG COMPETITION 2015
Constable Sean James & Trax
4th Place finish
22 Participants
In October 2015, the London Police Service and the United States Police
Canine Association hosted the Iron Dog Challenge in London, Ontario.
The 2015 Iron Dog Challenge - an obstacle course consisting of a two
kilometer course over hills, through wooded areas and a stream. Challenges
included target shooting, traversing through 150 meter section of creek
ranging in depth from ankle to waist deep while going over and under
various obstacles, carrying two large jugs of water 150 meters and loading
them in a truck, canine suspect apprehension, carry your dog up a hill and
sprint to the finish line.
Congratulations to Constable James & Trax!
www.stthomascrimestoppers.ca
519-631-8477
1-800-222-8477
twitter@tipssthomas
Facebook.com/stthomascrimestoppers
CRIME STOPPERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Left to Right: Crime Stoppers Coordinator Constable Heather White; Karen Clarke, Grant Hardman,
Natalie Redman, Marg Goulding, Ben Shaw, President Rudy Morse, Tim Sheridan, Richard Stewart
Absent: Liz Doerksen, Jacob Salton
Crime Stoppers in the Community
COURT SERVICES
SECURITY AND PRISONER TRANSPORTATION
MANAGEMENT OF EVIDENCE/FOUND/SEIZED PROPERTY
Stolen Bike recovered;
returned to happy owner
Visit
www.policeauctionscanada.com
to purchase unclaimed property
COMMUNITY SERVICES, COMMUNITY RESOURCES, CRIME PREVENTION
Left to right: Community Services – Constable
Brian Kempster; Community Resources –
Constable Tanya Calvert;
Crime Prevention – Constable Jeff DeLeeuw
Valleyview Shoot’in the Breeze
Anti Bullying Campaign
In our local high schools
CRIME PREVENTION
YOUTH IN POLICING SUMMER PROGRAM 2015
Constable Brian Kempster and
YIPI student Kyle Cuthbert
Constable Brian Kempster and
YIPI student Tieler Peddie
CHIEF FOR A DAY – EMILY CAMPEAU
KEEPING OUR STREETS SAFE
RIDE PROGRAM, TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
RIDE Program – MADD donated traffic cones
SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY TORCH RUN SPECIAL OLYMPICS
SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY
Fanshawe Co-op Policing Program
Focus Fairview
Presentation
Big Bike for Heart and Stroke
Dancing with the Stars
Heart and Stroke
Soups On
McHappy Day
SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY
Guns and Hoses
Hockey Fundraiser
SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY
SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY
Kids N Kops
Drug Drop Off Day
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Campaign
Community Ice Rink
McHappy Day
SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY
Child Abuse Prevention Campaign
Supporting Survivors of Suicide Loss
Shredding
Campaign
LCBO Initiative
Supporting our Seniors
Shootin the Breeze - Valleyview
RIDE TO REMEMBER – MEMORIAL TOUR 2015
Constables James Fast and Steve Cudney represented the St.
Thomas Police Service in the 2015 Ride to Remember departing
from the Ontario Police College (OPC) in Aylmer, Ontario;
where the majority of the participants started their policing
careers. Following the Opening Ceremony, cyclists journey
approximately 700 kilometers to the Memorial in Ottawa.
NEW POLICE HEADQUARTERS
Corner of new HQ
1971 - 2017
Groundbreaking Ceremony
Construction began Fall 2015
Spring 2017
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART