Barrie Police Service
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Contact Information
29 Sperling Drive, Barrie, ON L4M 6K9
60 Bell Farm Road, Barrie, ON L4M 5G6
Telephone: (705) 725-7025
Fax: (705) 728-2396
[email protected]
www.police.barrie.on.ca
Prepared by: Policy and Planning Unit
Barrie Police Service, June 2011
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ANNUAL
REPOR T
2010
A YEAR IN REVIEW
7/6/2011 9:29:13 AM
A YEAR IN REVIEW
Our Mission, Vision and Values
Chief Mark Neelin and members of the
Barrie Police Honour Guard, June 2010.
Barrie Police has a variety of
ressources available.
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Number of Offences
Mission.
Offence
The Barrie Police Service in partnership with our community, is committed
to serve the needs of the citizens of Barrie by providing an effective level of
service through crime prevention and protection programs.
Abduction
20
19
13
Assault
779
807
848
Attempt Murder
2
0
0
Vision.
Homicide
0
1
2
Robbery
73
75
59
To serve our community with integrity, diversity and quality. To provide
proactive interaction with the community to enhance the feeling of
safety and security in Barrie.
Sexual Assault
100
82
100
1
6
15
Break and Enter
555
594
607
Values.
Fraud
503
467
468
Mischief
1167
1278
1408
Possession of Stolen Property
175
153
244
Theft of Motor Vehicles
220
214
219
Theft Over $5000
94
85
76
Theft Under $5000
2014
1698
1361
Bail Violations
424
423
393
Words From Our Citizens
Counterfeit Currency
198
44
52
Disturbing the Peace
721
490
550
• Officers responded to a call
regarding a suspicious person. After a foot-chase, suspect was
apprehended. “I was impressed
with their response time and
dedication giving chase on foot and
catching the youth. I was proud of
the officers and you can be too”.
Offensive Weapon
110
80
123
Criminal Code Traffic
228
283
378
Drugs
424
374
454
To adhere to the principles of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
To provide a fair, unbiased and professional service to our community. To treat
all victims of crime with compassion and understanding. To follow Community
Policing principles by resolving policing concerns in partnership with
community members. To be approachable, courteous and open to all citizens.
An officer providing some
instruction on bicycle safety.
2010
• Officers attended a community
centre to speak with an autistic
boy who was exhibiting violent
behaviours toward others. “The
officers were able to very clearly
explain to my son that this type
of behaviour is wrong. I cannot
Barrie Police Service
express my thanks enough to
these officers for taking the time
to educate my son”.
2008
Various Sexual Offences
2009
2010
• Barrie Police Service was the only
Service to provide Court Officers for
the G-20 to assist Toronto Courts
Unit. “Your officers stepped up to
the plate and provided seamless
security. It was an unbelievable 54
hours of mass confusion and work
exhaustion and they were there
beside us through the whole event. They were integral to the success of
the Prisoner Processing Centre”.
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Persons Charged: Selected Offences 2010
Table of Contents
Our Mission, Vision and Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Drugs
Offence
Description
Adult Male
Drugs
222
Adult
Female
Total Adults
45
267
Y.O Male
35
Y.O Female
3
Total Youth
38
Total
Persons
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
305
Message from the Chief of Police and Deputy Chief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Violent Crimes
Offence
Description
2010
Adult Male
Adult
Female
Total Adults
Y.O Male
Y.O Female
Total Youth
Total
Persons
Organizational Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Message from the Barrie Police Services Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 7
Homicide
2
0
2
0
0
0
2
Attempt
Murder
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
All Assaults
307
62
369
48
21
69
438
Our Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
All Sexual
Assaults
32
0
32
0
0
0
32
Partnerships in the Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 -10
Other Sexual
Offences
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11
Luring Child
via Computer
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
Tactical Support and Canine Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Abductions
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Robbery
25
3
28
5
1
6
34
367
65
400
53
22
75
475
Violent
Crimes Total
Farewell to Chief Frechette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
R.I.D.E. Stats 2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Court Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Information Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Clearance Rates
Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2009
Offence Grouping
Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2010
Criminal Incidents
No. Offences
No. Cleared
Rate
No. Offences
No. Cleared
Rate
Violent Crimes
1366
1074
78.6%
1626
1309
80.5%
Property Crimes
5524
1377
24.9%
5955
1762
29.6%
Other Criminal Code
1604
1085
67.6%
2005
1548
77.2%
Drugs
374
352
94.1%
454
407
89.6%
Uniform Patrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Investigative Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-17
Crime Stoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Planning For Our Future . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Statistical Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-23
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A YEAR IN REVIEW
Message from the Chief of Police
On behalf of the members of the Barrie Police Service it is my pleasure to
present the 2010 Annual Report. In 2010, Chief Wayne Frechette retired after
serving 10 years as Chief of the Barrie Police and prior to that, 32 years with
the Ontario Provincial Police. I wish to acknowledge and thank retired Chief
Frechette for his long service to the community and leadership of the Service.
Upon the retirement of Chief Frechette I had the privilege of being
appointed as the eighth Chief of the Service and Bruce Carlson was
appointed as my replacement in the Deputy Chief rank.
Mark Neelin
Chief of Police
This report is intended to provide residents of the community with information
about the activities of the Service during 2010. It is a report that reflects
the dedicated work of the women and men, both sworn police officers and
civilian staff, of the Barrie Police during the year. Of note in this annual report
is the upward trend in the overall number of calls for service responded to,
however, a continued downward trend in the number of crimes reported.
I trust you will find this report informative and look forward to continuing to
serve as your Chief of Police in 2011.
Mark Neelin
Chief of Police
Ensuring the safety and security of all citizens and visitors in our community
continued to be our primary focus in 2010. Community safety is a shared
responsibility and we are grateful of the support from all our community partners
and citizens alike. Enhanced communication and collaborative efforts with
residents, businesses and community organizations resulted in a number of
operational successes in law enforcement, crime prevention and victim assistance.
Our civilian and sworn members as well as our volunteers are commended for their
leadership, commitment, hard work and contribution to our community in 2010.
Bruce Carlson
Deputy Chief
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Bruce Carlson
Deputy Chief
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Persons Charged: Selected Offences 2010
Property Crimes
Offence
Description
committed to our community
Adult Male
Adult
Female
Total Adults
Y.O Male
Y.O Female
Total Youth
Total
Persons
Break and
Enter
48
12
60
12
5
17
77
Theft Over
$5,000
9
4
13
0
0
0
13
Theft Under
$5,000
76
44
120
32
14
46
166
Possession
of Stolen
Property
110
39
149
30
17
4
153
Mischief
78
5
83
30
5
35
118
Fraud
85
36
121
3
1
4
125
Arson
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
407
140
547
107
42
106
653
Property
Crime Total
Other Criminal Code
Offence
Description
Message from the Deputy Chief
2010
Adult Male
Adult
Female
Total Adults
Y.O Male
Y.O Female
Total Youth
Total
Persons
Bail Violations
187
45
232
31
8
39
271
Disturb the
Peace
48
6
54
1
1
2
56
Counterfeit
Money
3
0
3
0
0
0
3
Obstruct
Public Peace
Officer
21
6
27
3
1
4
31
Indecent Acts
6
0
6
0
0
0
6
Prostitution
1
1
2
0
0
0
2
Trespass at
Night
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
Other
Criminal
Code Total
267
58
325
35
10
45
370
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Public Complaints
2010
Our Services at a Glance
Type of Complaint
2008
2009
2010
Service
0
2
3
Policy
0
0
0
Conduct
26
25
25
Total Complaints
26
27
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Organizational Chart
Barrie Police Services Board
Financial Management
Chief of Police
Human Resources
Police Act Hearing
Investigation Determination
2008
2009
2010
Frivolous, Vexatious, Bad Faith
0
0
0
Withdrawn
0
6
6
Resolutions
0
3
4
Unsubstantiated
7
3
8
Officer/Member Disciplined
0
0
1
Inquiry/Hearing
0
0
0
Public Mischief
0
0
0
Other
0
0
0
Pending
0
1
0
Active/Ongoing
2
2
9
Total Dispositions
9
15
28
Deputy Chief
Police Auxiliary Service
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Operational Support
Division
Uniform Patrol Division
Criminal Investigations
Division
Tactical Support/Canine Unit
Uniform Patrol Platoons 1- 4
Major Crime
Forensic Identification
Emergency Operations
and Support
High Enforcement
Action Team
General Assignments
Sexual / Domestic
Assault Unit
Traffic Unit
Community Oriented
Response
Street Crime
Viclas / Victim Services
Communications Unit
Auxiliary Police
Intelligence / Drugs / Guns
and Gangs / Joint Forces
High Risk Offenders
and Warrants
Court Services
Peer Support Team
Crime Stoppers
Fraud / E-Crimes Unit
Unit
Summary
Boat
Cruiser
RIDE
Parade
Special
Training
Meeting
NCO
Platoon
Total
Community Services
Platoon 1
0
365
0
67
74
17
20
192
735
Crime Prevention
Platoon 2
0
299
0
118
170
32
14
192
825
Platoon 3
0
407
0
35
67
31
12
192
744
Youth Crime
Aux.
Inspector
0
0
0
4
4
8
4
192
212
Marine Unit
Aux. Staff Sgt.
0
8
0
14
12
8
4
192
238
Unit Total
0
1079
0
238
327
96
54
960
2754
The Auxiliary Police Unit consists of volunteer members who assist the Uniform Patrol Division in their daily activities.
They also assist with parades, special events and other activities within the Service. The Unit follows the command
structure and has an Inspector, Staff Sergeant and Sergeants. The efforts and dedication these volunteers provide to
the Service is greatly appreciated.
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Recruiting Unit
Police Chaplains
Corporate Management
Division
Property / Evidence Unit
Infrastructure Management
Information and
Security Systems
Training Unit
Fleet / Building Services
Professional Standards
Policy-Planning
Quality Assurance
Records Unit
Quartermaster Stores
Media Relations
Freedom of Information
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Message from the Barrie
Police Services Board
The Barrie Police Services Board, like all Boards across Ontario, is
responsible for appointing the Chief and the Deputy Chief, negotiating
employment contracts, and setting annual operating budgets. During
2010, the Board dealt with all three.
After a province-wide search, Deputy Chief Mark Neelin was appointed
Chief of Police on July 1st. Chief Neelin has been in policing since 1975 when
he joined the Barrie Police Service Auxiliary Unit. Two years later he joined
the Peel Regional Police Force; in 1979 he moved to the Elliot Lake Police
Force; and in 1980 returned to our Service where he served in a range of
increasingly responsible positions from a front-line uniform patrol constable
to an Inspector and officer-in-charge of three of the Service’s four divisions.
Doug Jure
Chair, Barrie Police Services Board
2010 Police Board Members:
• Tom Ambeau
• Dave Aspden
• Don MacNeil
• Jerry Moore
• Sherry Taylor - Board Secretary
Chief Neelin’s appointment is the first time an officer from within the Service
has been promoted to the rank of Chief of Police. This appointment also
acknowledges the leadership of former Chief Wayne Frechette who over his
ten year-term expanded the Service’s capabilities and assembled a talented,
skilled and experienced team of officers and civilian staff able to meet the
ever changing demands and long-term policing needs of our community.
The Deputy Chief vacancy prompted a province-wide search resulting
in the appointment of Inspector Bruce Carlson as Deputy Chief of Police
on September 1st. Deputy Chief Carlson’s commitment to our Service
started in 1981 when he was selected as an Auxiliary Constable and Cadet
through a co-op program sponsored by the Barrie Police Service and
Georgian College’s Law and Security Administration Program. Since then,
Deputy Chief Carlson steadily progressed through the ranks to Inspector
responsible for the Criminal Investigation Division prior to being appointed
Deputy Chief. His diversified leadership and work experience has spanned
all our Service’s operational divisions, as well as, multi-agency and
provincial task force operations.
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Calls For Service
Calls For Service
2008
2009
2010
Criminal Incidents
10245
9672
9470
Non-Criminal Incidents
42977
44467
47810
Total
53222
54139
57280
Operating Budget
The approved operating budget for 2010
was $38,326,939 which represented a 5.78%
increase from 2009.
Budget
Actual
Salaries and Benefits
$33,746,885
$33,322,548
Uniforms, Operating Supplies and Training
$1,405,872
$1,369,450
General Operating Expenditures
$1,304,554
$1,502,580
Fleet and Facility Maintenance
$1,217,419
$1,041,353
Capital Expenditures
$1,138,360
$1,673,779
Building
$1,061,997
$1,065,355
Grants, Revenues and Recoveries
-$1,548,148
-$1,754,434
Net Operational Budget
$38,326,939
$38,220,631
Use of Force
Type of Force
Total
Firearm Pointed at person
17
Handgun Drawn
2
Aerosol Weapon
18
Impact Weapon Hard
1
Imapct Weapon Soft
0
Empty Hand Techniques Hard
3
Empty Hand Techniques Soft
0
Other (Taser)
9
Dog Services
3
Total Reports
50
Barrie Police Service
2010
Information on the Presentation
of the 2010 Crime Statistics
• The crime-related data contained
in this report is derived from NICHE
Technologies Incorporated Records
Management System (NICHE RMS).
• All crimes captured by this system
are then categorized by a Uniform
Crime Reporting (UCR) code. These
codes are used by the Canadian
Centre for Justice Statistics.
• Information on the NICHE system
is regularly updated and as a
result, some changes to statistics
published in previous reports
should be expected.
• Other data is obtained from systems
maintained by the individual units.
• These conisderations must be taken
into account when comparing
statistics presented in previous
reports and may account for some
inconsistencies.
• The methodology used to prepare
the tables and graphs in this report
may differ from that used by Statistics
Canada and other police services.
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Planning For Our Future
Total Positions
Filled 2010
Total
Authorized
Sworn for
2010
Total
Authorized
Sworn Senior
Management
Total
Authorized
Civilians for
2010
The Human Resources Unit conducted candidate screening days
throughout the year which were attended by 190 police recruit
applicants. Testing and interviews were also conducted for experienced
police officers and civilian positions.
228
6 (Chief, Deputy
Chief, & 4
Inspectors)
Hiring was either through additional authorized strength or attrition
positions. Both resulted in the selection of nine experienced officers and 11
recruits in 2010.
Four civilian members were also hired during the year, of which three had been
previously employed on a part-time basis.
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An Auxiliary recruitment process gave us 10 new auxiliary members, who
completed their training and were out for patrol by December.
In addition to external hires, the unit conducted 25 internal postings and
selection processes.
Going and Growing
Promotions
• Deputy Chief Mark Neelin promoted to Chief
• Inspector Bruce Carlson promoted to Deputy
Message from the Barrie
Police Services Board
Chief Neelin and three recruits
from 2010.
• Sergeant Dave Jones promoted to Staff Sergeant
Chief Neelin’s and Deputy Chief Carlson’s appointments have made for a
strong senior command more than capable of meeting the challenges of
policing in our community.
The Board completed negotiations with the Barrie Police Association and
the Senior Officers’ Association resulting in agreements that addressed
long-standing operational and employee benefits issues. Both agreements
introduced efficiency measures with respect to shift scheduling, Court
security, and the allocation of officers’ time required for Court cases.
He started his policing career in
1968 with the Ontario Provincial
Police and spent several years in
northern Ontario before returning
to the Toronto area in special
services. Chief Frechette held a
variety of positions and retired
from the O.P.P. with the rank of
Detective Chief Superintendent. In
September 2000, he became the
Chief of Barrie Police Service.
Although the City’s crime rate declined in 2010, the calls for service
climbed by 5.7%; and for that reason the Board submitted to City Council
the 2011 operating budget totalling $42 million, an increase of 9.7% over
2009 reflecting the anticipated continuing high and varied demands
placed on our Service. The submission included monies to hire 10 sworn
officers and four civilian staff.
After the October municipal election, Mayor Jeff Lehman and Councillor
Bonnie Ainsworth joined the Board; and City Council appointed Jim Dickie
to the Board. Former Mayor Dave Aspden, former Councillor Jerry Moore,
and Tom Ambeau left the Board. Their participation and contributions to
the Board are appreciated.
Doug Jure
Chair, Barrie Police Services Board
Retired Barrie Police Chief Wayne
Frechette and some of Barrie’s Finest.
• Constable Mark Hyatt to Sergeant
• Chief Wayne Frechette
• Detective Constable Dan Moreau
• Records Supervisor Susan Lunstead promoted to Records Manager
• Senior Special Constable Richard
Borneman
• Bev Ferris promoted to Records Supervisor
• Special Constable Steve Gariepy
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After 40 years in policing, Wayne
Frechette retired his badge in
July 2010.
• Constable Donald Moore to Sergeant
Retirements
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Farewell to Chief Frechette
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• Staff Sergeant Paul McGarry promoted to Inspector
• Staff Sergeant Mark Sheffer promoted to Inspector
2010
• Special Constable Tony Hanemaayer promoted to Senior Special Constable
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Downtown Barrie sparkles at night.
Our Community
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Situated on beautiful Kempenfelt Bay, Barrie remains one of Canada’s
fastest growing and progressive cities. It offers all the amenities of a big
city while retaining its’ small town character, despite boasting a population
of 141,000. Barrie has a diverse economic base, supporting both major
industry and small business alike. There is easy access to major highways
and daily GO train service to Toronto and area.
Sexual Assault / Domestic Violence Unit
Barrie’s central location means people can enjoy wonderful winter activities
such as skiing and ice fishing and in the summer, boating, biking and
cottage country are all at the city’s doorstep.
It offers an exciting nightlife, first-class dining and waterfront events
running every weekend of the summer. Barrie is home to Kempenfest, a
nationally recognized arts and crafts festival, the Kiwanis Music Festival,
Talk is Free Theatre and the Barrie Film Festival.
Enjoying the waterfront pathways.
Barrie’s downtown encompasses more than 600 property and business operators,
a city marina, Centennial Beach, several kilometres of walking and cycling trails on
the waterfront and an outdoor ice rink in the winter located at City Hall.
There are more than a dozen major public facilities located throughout Barrie
that include arenas, pools, fitness centers and meeting rooms for rent.
One of the many events occurring on
the streets of downtown.
Barrie is home to the ever-expanding Georgian College based on a
140-acre site and catering to more than 7,000 students (not including
part-time or university studies). The education facility supports a diverse
student population representing countries from around the world.
The Royal Victoria Hospital, which is undergoing a $450 million expansion
that will double the size of the existing hospital and house the Simcoe
Muskoka Regional Cancer Centre, is a central medical facility for
surrounding communities.
Police representatives at CIty Hall
for Police Week.
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This dedicated unit consists of one detective, eight investigators and one
administrative assistant. In addition to investigating challenging and sensitive
cases, the unit members maintain valuable partnerships with community
groups. Some of the community involvement from 2010 included a domestic
violence presentation to Georgian College Police Foundation students and
taking part in the “Walk a Mile In Her Shoes” fundraising event for the Women
and Children’s Shelter.
In October 2010, members of the Unit investigated a serious aggravated
sexual assault that occurred in Red Path Park. An arrest was made and
a Barrie citizen received a citation certificate from the Service for his
assistance to the victim in this case.
Crime Stoppers
Constable Scott with seized evidence
following a drug investigation.
Crime Stoppers is an integral part of the community. It’s a civilian, non-profit
charitable organization that brings together police services, the media and
members of the community in the fight against crime. It is a crime prevention
tool that gives the public an opportunity to provide anonymous information
about known or potential crime without fear of reprisal. Cash rewards are
offered to people who call the program if their information leads to an arrest.
For the period of January 1st to December 31st 2010, Crime Stoppers of
Simcoe-Dufferin-Muskoka received 2,607 CALLS. These calls assisted the
Police in the clearance of 229 CASES including Robbery, Break & Enter, Theft,
Possession of Stolen Property, Assault, Arson, Fraud, Mischief, Narcotic, Other
Criminal Code and Provincial Statute Offences.
Crime Stoppers
Stats
From Inception (Jan 12, 1987)
to December 31, 2010
These investigations resulted in 186 ARRESTS, the recovery of $102,526.00
worth of STOLEN PROPERTY and seizure of $6,154,040.00 worth of ILLEGAL
DRUGS. A total of 285 CHARGES WERE LAID. Of the total number of calls, 629
were assigned to the Barrie Police Service for follow up.
Calls Received
47,086
Arrests
3,582
Cases Cleared
5,689
Property
Recovered
$10,649,794
Call 1-800-222-8477 anytime!
Drugs Seized
$52,756,962
Rewards Paid
$261,215
Crime Stoppers Does Not Subscribe
to Call Display.
committed to our community
2010
Barrie Police Service
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Investigative Services
Partnerships in the Community
Internet Child Exploitation Unit
The Community Services Unit remained highly active and committed to
building relationships in our schools and community during 2010.
The workload for this unit continues to grow as internet use expands around
the world. Investigations that once were local now span across the country
and sometimes internationally. The Unit completed 34 investigations in 2010,
conducted 12 search warrants and laid 13 charges. One of the goals of the Unit
was to create an Internet Safety page on the Barrie Police website to assist the
public with any questions regarding internet safety. It also includes a link to the
National Internet Safety Tip Line, which works similar to Crime Stoppers.
Noteworthy investigations completed in 2010:
Providing Assistance Across
the Country.
Members of the Barrie Police Service
were valuable and visible resources
at both the 2010 Winter Olympics in
British Columbia, and at the G8 and
G20 summits.
The Service sent 12 members to
assist in various capacities at the
Olympics. Their durations ranged
from two to five weeks, depending
on their role at the event.
Close to 50 BPS members were
involved with the G8 and G20
summits. The majority were part
of the Public Order units, but the
Service also sent representatives from
Intelligence, Media and Courts.
• Received information from the Toronto Police Service Internet Child
Exploitation Unit of a Barrie male in the east end who was trading child
pornography over the internet. Criminal Code search warrant conducted
on an east end home resulted in several computers being seized. A further
Criminal Code search warrant was conducted on the male’s place of
business in a local town. Charges laid for Possession of Child Pornography.
• Information was received from the Toronto Police Service in regards to
an International Child Pornography Project known as “Project Sanctuary”
with a suspect in Barrie. A search warrant was executed at a Barrie
residence, where child pornography was recovered. This project resulted
in 218 charges laid against 57 men. The accused resided in the United
States, Canada and in Europe. A total of 25 children were rescued,
including 12 from Canada.
Fraud Unit
Fraud investigations rose in 2010, putting even more demands on the three
investigators and unit supervisor. There was an increase in compromised pin pad
locations throughout Barrie and many fraud investigations involving the elderly.
The majority of these “grandparent” frauds derived from Quebec and the unit
members liaised regularly with the RCMP.
The Community Services Unit Police Week display was held at the Georgian
Mall for the first time in many years, where officers interacted with the public.
The Unit continued with the Values Influences and Peers program to grade
6 students as well as the coordination of the Safety Patroller Program. In
February the Community Service Unit hosted a Movie Day at the Bayfield
7 Cinemas for approximately 500 Safety Patrollers and in May, 70 Safety
Patrollers participated in the Toronto Jamboree.
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Barrie Police Chief Mark Neelin and retired
Chief Wayne Frechette receive an award
from Midland Town Police in recognition
of the Barrie Police Service’s assistance
when a tornado hit Midland in 2010
In 2010 the Community Services Unit was the recipient of a grant from
the Ministry of Justice that assisted in streamlining how youths that come
in conflict with the law are diverted under the YCJA. This program has
been rolled out to front line officers and has reduced the amount of time
it takes to divert eligible youths.
The summer months saw the return of the Summer Outreach Awareness
Program (SOAP) and one of our community partners, Domino’s Pizza,
was honored at the BPS Awards Night for commitment and dedication
to this program. The Marine Unit trained six new officers and launched
two new boats which included a 21 ft. Zodiac and a 27 ft. Stanley cruiser
manufactured by Conner Industries of Parry Sound, Ontario.
In August the Community Services Unit started a new initiative called the Parks
Ambassador Program. Based on the same concept as the Citizens on Patrol
Program, the Parks Ambassador Program utilizes citizen volunteers to monitor
parks in the City of Barrie for illegal activity and report it to the police.
In December 2010 the Community Service Unit took carriage of the Media
responsibilities for the Barrie Police Service. Two officers were trained to
meet their new responsibilities. These officers maintain the BPS website
as well as monitor Twitter and Facebook when they are not arranging or
providing interviews to the various media outlets.
Several joint investigations began in 2010. One investigator was seconded to
the RCMP regarding a large investment fraud involving 169 victims and a value
exceeding $8 million. A second investigation with the Postal Inspectors Office and
GTA police services focused on a large mail theft ring, with ties to organized crime.
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2010
Barrie Police Service
Members of the Service volunteered
to participate in the Salvation Army
Christmas Campaign. $3,100.00 was
raised – the most ever raised in one
day from one location. Thank you to
the volunteers.
Members of the Barrie Police Service
donated more than 500 pounds
of food to the Barrie Food Bank’s
Christmas Food Drive.
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2010 Unit Goals and Achievements
• Increase opportunities for
feedback from our community
members.
Achieved – informal survey
conducted during the Summer
Outreach Awareness Program
solicits feedback from the
community. This feedback is
collected via a questionnaire and
shared with various units in the BPS.
• Enhance partnerships and
strengthen communication with
the City of Barrie and community
groups in order to understand
each others responsibilities
so that optimal working
relationships can be achieved and
discovered.
Achieved – Two officers trained
in Crime Prevention Through
Environmental Design (CPTED).
These officers began offering
this service to the community in
the form of CPTED assessments.
Increased contact with
Neighborhood Watch Groups,
Block Parent Committee, 55 Alive
Program, Safe Streets Committee.
Launched the Parks Ambassador
Program and continued with
re-organizing the Citizens on
Patrol Program with an expected
launch in spring 2011.
Partnerships in the Community
Investigative Services
2010 Unit Goals and Achievements
Major Crime
• Continue to enhance school safety programs to prevent criminal
offences in our elementary, secondary and post secondary institutions.
Members of the Major Crime Unit were involved in two lengthy murder trials in
2010 and both resulted in first degree murder convictions.
Achieved – Two code red lockdown drills conducted in each elementary
and secondary school with officers providing feedback to school
administration staff. Instituted a liaison officer for Georgian College to
better facilitate the information sharing between the college and the BPS.
The Unit was investigating two murders during the summer of 2010. The
first case was drug related and involved a male being charged with 2nd
degree murder. The second case involved a dispute between two groups
of males after bar closing. The victim was stabbed to death and a male was
charged with manslaughter.
• Use the Community Services Unit to conduct problem oriented policing
(P.O.P) to target “hot spots” within our neighborhoods.
Achieved – Summer Outreach Awareness Program utilized officers on bike
patrols as well as Traffic Unit to target problem areas and educate public.
• Continually improve and develop relations and partnerships with
youth stakeholder groups.
Achieved – Community Services Unit in conjunction with Elizabeth
Fry Society and Canadian Mental Health Association applied for and
received grant money which was used to educate front line officers of
diversion option under the YCJA. This has lead to a streamlining of the
diversion process for officers recommending youths for diversion.
Road Safety
The Barrie Police Service Traffic Unit consists of nine Constables and one
Sergeant assigned strictly to traffic related duties. The Unit functions are
divided into Investigative and Enforcement duties and use both marked and
unmarked vehicles and motorcycles to carry out the daily duties. In 2010 a
total of 10,231 provincial offences tickets were issued by the traffic unit.
A member of the Traffic Unit was trained in Drug Recognition, bringing
the Service number to four experts. Their primary function is to evaluate
a person’s driving and impairment ability due to the consumption of
prescribed and non-prescribed drugs.
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One of the 2010 goals for the Major Crime Unit was putting resources toward
unsolved cold cases. A media campaign with A-Channel News was created, in
the hopes of re-generating tips for three unsolved murders.
The cases included the 1994 Janerio Murder, 2005 Dobson Murder and 2007
Flanagan Murder. The media campaign was aired in November on A-Channel
News and was titled “Unsolved Murders.” Tips were generated on each case and
presently all three cases are active. An investigator has been assigned to each
of the above cases for accountability and ownership.
D/Constable Terry Cuff of the
Identification Unit
General Assignment
Investigation Stats
New
Investigations
234
Old
Investigations
165
Arrests
105
Criminal Code
Charges
303
Search Warrants
Executed
23
A further goal achieved by the unit is to become more green by scanning all
paperwork onto a digital hard drive for court disclosure. Addtionally, all audio/
video interviews, photographs and crime scene footage are now disclosed on
hard drive. This initiative has reduced the massive amount of storage space
normally required for paperwork and disclosure.
General Investigations
The Criminal Investigation Division has four General Assignment teams
consisting of one Detective and one Detective Constable that provide
investigative support to Uniform Patrol and other specialized units within the
Service. One of the teams has a training position filled by a different Uniform
Patrol Constable every six months.
2010
Fraud Unit Stats
at a Glance
2009
2010
Total
Investigations
126
152
Total Charges
646
401
Arrests
34
41
Search
Warrants
Executed
25
44
The General Assignment investigators are continually challenged with difficult
criminal investigations that include robberies, serious injury assaults, arsons, missing
persons of more than 30 days and various multi-jurisdictional investigations.
Barrie Police Service
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Downtown Initiative
In 2010 it was envisioned that an
enhancement to the Downtown
initiative to ensure the appropriate
policing presence would be in place.
With the support of Chief Neelin,
the Downtown Unit was enhanced
with a commitment to staffing the
Downtown Office, Monday to Friday
from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. In conjunction
with that, the Community Oriented
Response team was enhanced to
provide policing coverage seven
days a week. It is anticipated the full
complement of officers will be in
place by 2011. This enhancement is in
keeping with community and policing
concerns and sharing a common vision
of a downtown that all can enjoy.
Another goal achieved in part was
the designation of a trained Mental
Health liaison officer to each of the
Uniform platoons. While every effort
has been made to accomplish this
goal, it is anticipated it will come to
full fruition in 2011 when numerous
officers are expected to receive Crisis
Intervention Training.
Uniform Patrol
Road Safety
Uniform Patrol continues to provide the first response to most calls for
service investigated by the Barrie Police Service. Four platoons of uniformed
constables led by a staff sergeant and two patrol sergeants are kept busy
investigating everything from neighbour disputes to serious assaults.
Road safety initiatives remain a priority. The Traffic Unit is involved with other
police agencies and community stakeholders to assist with the common goal of
making Ontario roads safer for all users. Some of these partners include:
Continued community interaction and neighbour satisfaction remain
priorities. The Service recognizes that our strength comes not only from our
collective staff, but most importantly the support and building of external
partnerships throughout various social agencies and community groups. This
enhancement has continued to expand with groups such as the David Busby
Street Centre, Canadian Mental Health, Human Services Justice Coordinating
Committee, Hospice Simcoe, Salvation Army to name just a few.
• Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
In 2010, an asset management system was researched and tested for
implementation in 2011. The Radio Frequency Identification System will
enhance the ability of members of the Service in tracking assets such as
radios, cell phones and radar devices. The system will ensure the equipment
is properly issued and returned to the appropriate location.
Members of the Uniform Patrol Division participated in other vital programs in
2010 such as enhanced training in the area of Workplace Harassment, Media
Training and becoming a member of the Law Enforcement Bicycle Association.
The Uniform Patrol Division also played a pivotal role in providing strategic
assistance with the Olympic Torch Run as it came through Barrie, and
members provided integral assistance with policing leaders involved with
the G8 and G20 security of world leaders.
BPS Members at the G20.
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2010
• Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police Road Safety Initiative
• Eliminate Racing Activity on Streets Everywhere Program (ERASE)
• MTO / Police Working Group
• OACP – Collision Reconstruction Committee
• Ontario Breath Testing Committee
• Ontario Drug Recognition Experts Committee
In 2010 the Traffic Unit assisted with the coordination of a full military
funeral procession in honor of fallen hero Private Kevin McKay who was
killed in the line of duty.
R.I.D.E. Stats 2010
Collision Summary
No. of Vehicles Stopped
5922
No. of Roadside Screening Tests
162
No. of Roadside Suspensions - under 22
0
No. of ADLS - Suspensions
17
No. of Liquor Seizures
0
No. Charged - Impaired Driving
11
No. Charged - over 80 mg
15
No. Charged - Refused Breathalyzer
4
No. Charged - Refuse A.L.E.R.T.
1
No. of H.T.A. Charges
87
No. of L.L.A. Charges
0
No. of other C.C. Charges (includes C.D.S.A.)
0
No. of 48 Hour Warnings
1
No. 3 - 7 - 30 Day Suspension
27
No. Impaired by Drug Charges
2
No. of Ride Programs
15
No. of Officers Involved
102
Barrie Police Service
Members of the Barrie Police Traffic
Unit were pleased to host the Great
Lakes Police Motorcycle Training
Seminar in the fall of 2010. More
than 100 riders attended from across
North America, the farthest being
from Florida. The two-day event
tested drivers with motorcycle skills
competitions and raised funds for the
Police Memorial and families of fallen
police officers.
2008 2009 2010
Police
Investigated
Vehicle
Collisions
1678
1403
1170
Fail to
Remain
Collisions
431
195
190
Personal
Injury
Collisions
143
334
360
4
3
2
n/a
2892
2946
Fatal Motor
Vehicle
Collisions
Total
Collisions
(CRC and
Police)
CRC - Collision Reporting Centre
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Members of the Tactical Support
Unit form up.
Tex, one of our canine officers,
taking a break.
Court Services
Stats 2010
Prisoners
7882
Subpoenas
2851
Video Remands
1377
Bench Warrants
249
Escorts
144
Tactical Support and Canine Services
Information Technology: Increasing Efficiency
The Canine Unit reduced from three teams to two in 2010. Both teams
successfully obtained their provincial standards requalification and also
obtained training in the detection of Oxycodone. The teams are being used
on every TSU operation and all members are becoming more comfortable and
more understanding of the capabilities of K-9 in relation to TSU operations.
The Barrie Police Information Technology Unit consists of seven members.
An additional hire in 2010 has allowed for four unit members being
dedicated to technical application, hardware and network support. Other
members of the unit include a technician to support for fleet radios and
electronics, a help desk administrator and a unit manager.
In 2010 the Barrie Police Tactical Support Unit consolidated its Explosive
Disposal Unit capabilities. The TSU continued to develop and expand the
functionality of EDU and prepared the foundation for the imminent Explosive
Forced Entry status of the team. While active in assisting the Drug Unit and
Street Crime Unit in the execution of High Risk Warrants throughout the
year, the Tactical Unit has also implemented Incident Commander quarterly
exposure training, allowing the TSU members to showcase their skills and
abilities for the Barrie Police Service’s Incident Commanders.
In 2010 the Unit completed the project to install the new network
connection software, “Net Motion Mobility® Virtual Private Network” (VPN).
This provides more reliable network connection.
The BPS Tactical Support Unit also participated in the provincial Ontario Tactical
Advisory Board competition. The Barrie TSU placed first overall in the Hostage
Rescue / Tactical Team category. The Unit will continue to establish a program
and protocols to provide Regional Hostage Rescue and Tactical Support
assistance to surrounding municipalities that do not have such capabilities.
Court Services
The single largest unit of the Service, it employs approximately 60 special
constables and support staff. The Barrie Courthouse is the largest in Simcoe
County. It facilitates the majority of criminal prosecutions in our area.
The mandated duties of the special constables include:
• Protection of the judiciary
• Care, transportation and movement of prisoners
• Liaising with crown and defense attorneys
• Executing DNA Court Orders
• Subpoena service
• Process and track all cases generated by our police investigations.
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The I-Mobile application interface was updated making it easier for officers to use.
In addition to project work to improve the mobile workstation, the IT Unit
upgraded the Barrie Police Service e-mail system to Microsoft Exchange2010
from Exchange2003.
Goals and Initiatives for 2011
• Intergraph CAD Dispatch Software and Hardware Upgrade
• Establish a backup Police Dispatch Centre at Barrie Fire Station 1
• Completion of Microsoft Exchange 2010
• Upgrade and renewal of our network equipment
• Investigate shared printing solutions to promote a greener Barrie Police Service.
• Various projects to extract data from records management and or dispatch
systems to be used by Senior Management for planning and reporting purposes.
Communications
The Communications Unit achieved its goals for 2010 by adding a
Communications Training Coordinator position and maintaining Ministry
Accreditation for Communications/Dispatcher Training.
Additionally, the first in-house training course for Communication
Supervisors was held. This greatly assists is maintaining the expert training
and experience required for this unit, that operates 24/7 365 days a year.
2010
Records Unit
The Records Unit provides the
public, organizations, and other
police agencies with information
and services, as well as providing
front line support to our officers.
The Unit values on customer
service and is open to the public
seven days a week. It consists of a
Manager, two Supervisors and 21
staff members.
In 2010, Unit members processed
9,876 record check/vulnerable
sector checks for Barrie citizens,
385 Freedom of Information
requests, 877 lawyer/insurance
requests, and processed 17,008
reportable incidents on our records
management system. The CPIC
Unit maintained over 4000 persons
charged with criminal offences and
2600 Crown Briefs were completed.
Major changes to criminal record/
vulnerable sector forms and training
took place in 2010 as per the RCMP
and their new legislations. The
Unit also started to work with a
developer to produce electronic
on-line record checks, and all
sudden death reports are now
sent electronically to the Regional
Coroner’s Office. Changes and new
legislation for driving suspensions
and vehicle impoundments
required staff training on SIMS and
the Police Information Portal (PIP).
In 2010, the Platoon 3 Communications Unit received a Team award for the
handling of a critical incident involving the stabbing of two officers in 2009.
Barrie Police Service
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7/6/2011 9:29:19 AM
A YEAR IN REVIEW
Members of the Tactical Support
Unit form up.
Tex, one of our canine officers,
taking a break.
Court Services
Stats 2010
Prisoners
7882
Subpoenas
2851
Video Remands
1377
Bench Warrants
249
Escorts
144
Tactical Support and Canine Services
Information Technology: Increasing Efficiency
The Canine Unit reduced from three teams to two in 2010. Both teams
successfully obtained their provincial standards requalification and also
obtained training in the detection of Oxycodone. The teams are being used
on every TSU operation and all members are becoming more comfortable and
more understanding of the capabilities of K-9 in relation to TSU operations.
The Barrie Police Information Technology Unit consists of seven members.
An additional hire in 2010 has allowed for four unit members being
dedicated to technical application, hardware and network support. Other
members of the unit include a technician to support for fleet radios and
electronics, a help desk administrator and a unit manager.
In 2010 the Barrie Police Tactical Support Unit consolidated its Explosive
Disposal Unit capabilities. The TSU continued to develop and expand the
functionality of EDU and prepared the foundation for the imminent Explosive
Forced Entry status of the team. While active in assisting the Drug Unit and
Street Crime Unit in the execution of High Risk Warrants throughout the
year, the Tactical Unit has also implemented Incident Commander quarterly
exposure training, allowing the TSU members to showcase their skills and
abilities for the Barrie Police Service’s Incident Commanders.
In 2010 the Unit completed the project to install the new network
connection software, “Net Motion Mobility® Virtual Private Network” (VPN).
This provides more reliable network connection.
The BPS Tactical Support Unit also participated in the provincial Ontario Tactical
Advisory Board competition. The Barrie TSU placed first overall in the Hostage
Rescue / Tactical Team category. The Unit will continue to establish a program
and protocols to provide Regional Hostage Rescue and Tactical Support
assistance to surrounding municipalities that do not have such capabilities.
Court Services
The single largest unit of the Service, it employs approximately 60 special
constables and support staff. The Barrie Courthouse is the largest in Simcoe
County. It facilitates the majority of criminal prosecutions in our area.
The mandated duties of the special constables include:
• Protection of the judiciary
• Care, transportation and movement of prisoners
• Liaising with crown and defense attorneys
• Executing DNA Court Orders
• Subpoena service
• Process and track all cases generated by our police investigations.
12
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Barrie Police Service
committed to our community
The I-Mobile application interface was updated making it easier for officers to use.
In addition to project work to improve the mobile workstation, the IT Unit
upgraded the Barrie Police Service e-mail system to Microsoft Exchange2010
from Exchange2003.
Goals and Initiatives for 2011
• Intergraph CAD Dispatch Software and Hardware Upgrade
• Establish a backup Police Dispatch Centre at Barrie Fire Station 1
• Completion of Microsoft Exchange 2010
• Upgrade and renewal of our network equipment
• Investigate shared printing solutions to promote a greener Barrie Police Service.
• Various projects to extract data from records management and or dispatch
systems to be used by Senior Management for planning and reporting purposes.
Communications
The Communications Unit achieved its goals for 2010 by adding a
Communications Training Coordinator position and maintaining Ministry
Accreditation for Communications/Dispatcher Training.
Additionally, the first in-house training course for Communication
Supervisors was held. This greatly assists is maintaining the expert training
and experience required for this unit, that operates 24/7 365 days a year.
2010
Records Unit
The Records Unit provides the
public, organizations, and other
police agencies with information
and services, as well as providing
front line support to our officers.
The Unit values on customer
service and is open to the public
seven days a week. It consists of a
Manager, two Supervisors and 21
staff members.
In 2010, Unit members processed
9,876 record check/vulnerable
sector checks for Barrie citizens,
385 Freedom of Information
requests, 877 lawyer/insurance
requests, and processed 17,008
reportable incidents on our records
management system. The CPIC
Unit maintained over 4000 persons
charged with criminal offences and
2600 Crown Briefs were completed.
Major changes to criminal record/
vulnerable sector forms and training
took place in 2010 as per the RCMP
and their new legislations. The
Unit also started to work with a
developer to produce electronic
on-line record checks, and all
sudden death reports are now
sent electronically to the Regional
Coroner’s Office. Changes and new
legislation for driving suspensions
and vehicle impoundments
required staff training on SIMS and
the Police Information Portal (PIP).
In 2010, the Platoon 3 Communications Unit received a Team award for the
handling of a critical incident involving the stabbing of two officers in 2009.
Barrie Police Service
committed to our community
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7/6/2011 9:29:19 AM
A YEAR IN REVIEW
Downtown Initiative
In 2010 it was envisioned that an
enhancement to the Downtown
initiative to ensure the appropriate
policing presence would be in place.
With the support of Chief Neelin,
the Downtown Unit was enhanced
with a commitment to staffing the
Downtown Office, Monday to Friday
from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. In conjunction
with that, the Community Oriented
Response team was enhanced to
provide policing coverage seven
days a week. It is anticipated the full
complement of officers will be in
place by 2011. This enhancement is in
keeping with community and policing
concerns and sharing a common vision
of a downtown that all can enjoy.
Another goal achieved in part was
the designation of a trained Mental
Health liaison officer to each of the
Uniform platoons. While every effort
has been made to accomplish this
goal, it is anticipated it will come to
full fruition in 2011 when numerous
officers are expected to receive Crisis
Intervention Training.
Uniform Patrol
Road Safety
Uniform Patrol continues to provide the first response to most calls for
service investigated by the Barrie Police Service. Four platoons of uniformed
constables led by a staff sergeant and two patrol sergeants are kept busy
investigating everything from neighbour disputes to serious assaults.
Road safety initiatives remain a priority. The Traffic Unit is involved with other
police agencies and community stakeholders to assist with the common goal of
making Ontario roads safer for all users. Some of these partners include:
Continued community interaction and neighbour satisfaction remain
priorities. The Service recognizes that our strength comes not only from our
collective staff, but most importantly the support and building of external
partnerships throughout various social agencies and community groups. This
enhancement has continued to expand with groups such as the David Busby
Street Centre, Canadian Mental Health, Human Services Justice Coordinating
Committee, Hospice Simcoe, Salvation Army to name just a few.
• Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
In 2010, an asset management system was researched and tested for
implementation in 2011. The Radio Frequency Identification System will
enhance the ability of members of the Service in tracking assets such as
radios, cell phones and radar devices. The system will ensure the equipment
is properly issued and returned to the appropriate location.
Members of the Uniform Patrol Division participated in other vital programs in
2010 such as enhanced training in the area of Workplace Harassment, Media
Training and becoming a member of the Law Enforcement Bicycle Association.
The Uniform Patrol Division also played a pivotal role in providing strategic
assistance with the Olympic Torch Run as it came through Barrie, and
members provided integral assistance with policing leaders involved with
the G8 and G20 security of world leaders.
BPS Members at the G20.
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Barrie Police Service
committed to our community
2010
• Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police Road Safety Initiative
• Eliminate Racing Activity on Streets Everywhere Program (ERASE)
• MTO / Police Working Group
• OACP – Collision Reconstruction Committee
• Ontario Breath Testing Committee
• Ontario Drug Recognition Experts Committee
In 2010 the Traffic Unit assisted with the coordination of a full military
funeral procession in honor of fallen hero Private Kevin McKay who was
killed in the line of duty.
R.I.D.E. Stats 2010
Collision Summary
No. of Vehicles Stopped
5922
No. of Roadside Screening Tests
162
No. of Roadside Suspensions - under 22
0
No. of ADLS - Suspensions
17
No. of Liquor Seizures
0
No. Charged - Impaired Driving
11
No. Charged - over 80 mg
15
No. Charged - Refused Breathalyzer
4
No. Charged - Refuse A.L.E.R.T.
1
No. of H.T.A. Charges
87
No. of L.L.A. Charges
0
No. of other C.C. Charges (includes C.D.S.A.)
0
No. of 48 Hour Warnings
1
No. 3 - 7 - 30 Day Suspension
27
No. Impaired by Drug Charges
2
No. of Ride Programs
15
No. of Officers Involved
102
Barrie Police Service
Members of the Barrie Police Traffic
Unit were pleased to host the Great
Lakes Police Motorcycle Training
Seminar in the fall of 2010. More
than 100 riders attended from across
North America, the farthest being
from Florida. The two-day event
tested drivers with motorcycle skills
competitions and raised funds for the
Police Memorial and families of fallen
police officers.
2008 2009 2010
Police
Investigated
Vehicle
Collisions
1678
1403
1170
Fail to
Remain
Collisions
431
195
190
Personal
Injury
Collisions
143
334
360
4
3
2
n/a
2892
2946
Fatal Motor
Vehicle
Collisions
Total
Collisions
(CRC and
Police)
CRC - Collision Reporting Centre
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2010 Unit Goals and Achievements
• Increase opportunities for
feedback from our community
members.
Achieved – informal survey
conducted during the Summer
Outreach Awareness Program
solicits feedback from the
community. This feedback is
collected via a questionnaire and
shared with various units in the BPS.
• Enhance partnerships and
strengthen communication with
the City of Barrie and community
groups in order to understand
each others responsibilities
so that optimal working
relationships can be achieved and
discovered.
Achieved – Two officers trained
in Crime Prevention Through
Environmental Design (CPTED).
These officers began offering
this service to the community in
the form of CPTED assessments.
Increased contact with
Neighborhood Watch Groups,
Block Parent Committee, 55 Alive
Program, Safe Streets Committee.
Launched the Parks Ambassador
Program and continued with
re-organizing the Citizens on
Patrol Program with an expected
launch in spring 2011.
Partnerships in the Community
Investigative Services
2010 Unit Goals and Achievements
Major Crime
• Continue to enhance school safety programs to prevent criminal
offences in our elementary, secondary and post secondary institutions.
Members of the Major Crime Unit were involved in two lengthy murder trials in
2010 and both resulted in first degree murder convictions.
Achieved – Two code red lockdown drills conducted in each elementary
and secondary school with officers providing feedback to school
administration staff. Instituted a liaison officer for Georgian College to
better facilitate the information sharing between the college and the BPS.
The Unit was investigating two murders during the summer of 2010. The
first case was drug related and involved a male being charged with 2nd
degree murder. The second case involved a dispute between two groups
of males after bar closing. The victim was stabbed to death and a male was
charged with manslaughter.
• Use the Community Services Unit to conduct problem oriented policing
(P.O.P) to target “hot spots” within our neighborhoods.
Achieved – Summer Outreach Awareness Program utilized officers on bike
patrols as well as Traffic Unit to target problem areas and educate public.
• Continually improve and develop relations and partnerships with
youth stakeholder groups.
Achieved – Community Services Unit in conjunction with Elizabeth
Fry Society and Canadian Mental Health Association applied for and
received grant money which was used to educate front line officers of
diversion option under the YCJA. This has lead to a streamlining of the
diversion process for officers recommending youths for diversion.
Road Safety
The Barrie Police Service Traffic Unit consists of nine Constables and one
Sergeant assigned strictly to traffic related duties. The Unit functions are
divided into Investigative and Enforcement duties and use both marked and
unmarked vehicles and motorcycles to carry out the daily duties. In 2010 a
total of 10,231 provincial offences tickets were issued by the traffic unit.
A member of the Traffic Unit was trained in Drug Recognition, bringing
the Service number to four experts. Their primary function is to evaluate
a person’s driving and impairment ability due to the consumption of
prescribed and non-prescribed drugs.
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One of the 2010 goals for the Major Crime Unit was putting resources toward
unsolved cold cases. A media campaign with A-Channel News was created, in
the hopes of re-generating tips for three unsolved murders.
The cases included the 1994 Janerio Murder, 2005 Dobson Murder and 2007
Flanagan Murder. The media campaign was aired in November on A-Channel
News and was titled “Unsolved Murders.” Tips were generated on each case and
presently all three cases are active. An investigator has been assigned to each
of the above cases for accountability and ownership.
D/Constable Terry Cuff of the
Identification Unit
General Assignment
Investigation Stats
New
Investigations
234
Old
Investigations
165
Arrests
105
Criminal Code
Charges
303
Search Warrants
Executed
23
A further goal achieved by the unit is to become more green by scanning all
paperwork onto a digital hard drive for court disclosure. Addtionally, all audio/
video interviews, photographs and crime scene footage are now disclosed on
hard drive. This initiative has reduced the massive amount of storage space
normally required for paperwork and disclosure.
General Investigations
The Criminal Investigation Division has four General Assignment teams
consisting of one Detective and one Detective Constable that provide
investigative support to Uniform Patrol and other specialized units within the
Service. One of the teams has a training position filled by a different Uniform
Patrol Constable every six months.
2010
Fraud Unit Stats
at a Glance
2009
2010
Total
Investigations
126
152
Total Charges
646
401
Arrests
34
41
Search
Warrants
Executed
25
44
The General Assignment investigators are continually challenged with difficult
criminal investigations that include robberies, serious injury assaults, arsons, missing
persons of more than 30 days and various multi-jurisdictional investigations.
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Investigative Services
Partnerships in the Community
Internet Child Exploitation Unit
The Community Services Unit remained highly active and committed to
building relationships in our schools and community during 2010.
The workload for this unit continues to grow as internet use expands around
the world. Investigations that once were local now span across the country
and sometimes internationally. The Unit completed 34 investigations in 2010,
conducted 12 search warrants and laid 13 charges. One of the goals of the Unit
was to create an Internet Safety page on the Barrie Police website to assist the
public with any questions regarding internet safety. It also includes a link to the
National Internet Safety Tip Line, which works similar to Crime Stoppers.
Noteworthy investigations completed in 2010:
Providing Assistance Across
the Country.
Members of the Barrie Police Service
were valuable and visible resources
at both the 2010 Winter Olympics in
British Columbia, and at the G8 and
G20 summits.
The Service sent 12 members to
assist in various capacities at the
Olympics. Their durations ranged
from two to five weeks, depending
on their role at the event.
Close to 50 BPS members were
involved with the G8 and G20
summits. The majority were part
of the Public Order units, but the
Service also sent representatives from
Intelligence, Media and Courts.
• Received information from the Toronto Police Service Internet Child
Exploitation Unit of a Barrie male in the east end who was trading child
pornography over the internet. Criminal Code search warrant conducted
on an east end home resulted in several computers being seized. A further
Criminal Code search warrant was conducted on the male’s place of
business in a local town. Charges laid for Possession of Child Pornography.
• Information was received from the Toronto Police Service in regards to
an International Child Pornography Project known as “Project Sanctuary”
with a suspect in Barrie. A search warrant was executed at a Barrie
residence, where child pornography was recovered. This project resulted
in 218 charges laid against 57 men. The accused resided in the United
States, Canada and in Europe. A total of 25 children were rescued,
including 12 from Canada.
Fraud Unit
Fraud investigations rose in 2010, putting even more demands on the three
investigators and unit supervisor. There was an increase in compromised pin pad
locations throughout Barrie and many fraud investigations involving the elderly.
The majority of these “grandparent” frauds derived from Quebec and the unit
members liaised regularly with the RCMP.
The Community Services Unit Police Week display was held at the Georgian
Mall for the first time in many years, where officers interacted with the public.
The Unit continued with the Values Influences and Peers program to grade
6 students as well as the coordination of the Safety Patroller Program. In
February the Community Service Unit hosted a Movie Day at the Bayfield
7 Cinemas for approximately 500 Safety Patrollers and in May, 70 Safety
Patrollers participated in the Toronto Jamboree.
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Barrie Police Chief Mark Neelin and retired
Chief Wayne Frechette receive an award
from Midland Town Police in recognition
of the Barrie Police Service’s assistance
when a tornado hit Midland in 2010
In 2010 the Community Services Unit was the recipient of a grant from
the Ministry of Justice that assisted in streamlining how youths that come
in conflict with the law are diverted under the YCJA. This program has
been rolled out to front line officers and has reduced the amount of time
it takes to divert eligible youths.
The summer months saw the return of the Summer Outreach Awareness
Program (SOAP) and one of our community partners, Domino’s Pizza,
was honored at the BPS Awards Night for commitment and dedication
to this program. The Marine Unit trained six new officers and launched
two new boats which included a 21 ft. Zodiac and a 27 ft. Stanley cruiser
manufactured by Conner Industries of Parry Sound, Ontario.
In August the Community Services Unit started a new initiative called the Parks
Ambassador Program. Based on the same concept as the Citizens on Patrol
Program, the Parks Ambassador Program utilizes citizen volunteers to monitor
parks in the City of Barrie for illegal activity and report it to the police.
In December 2010 the Community Service Unit took carriage of the Media
responsibilities for the Barrie Police Service. Two officers were trained to
meet their new responsibilities. These officers maintain the BPS website
as well as monitor Twitter and Facebook when they are not arranging or
providing interviews to the various media outlets.
Several joint investigations began in 2010. One investigator was seconded to
the RCMP regarding a large investment fraud involving 169 victims and a value
exceeding $8 million. A second investigation with the Postal Inspectors Office and
GTA police services focused on a large mail theft ring, with ties to organized crime.
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2010
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Members of the Service volunteered
to participate in the Salvation Army
Christmas Campaign. $3,100.00 was
raised – the most ever raised in one
day from one location. Thank you to
the volunteers.
Members of the Barrie Police Service
donated more than 500 pounds
of food to the Barrie Food Bank’s
Christmas Food Drive.
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Downtown Barrie sparkles at night.
Our Community
Investigative Services
Situated on beautiful Kempenfelt Bay, Barrie remains one of Canada’s
fastest growing and progressive cities. It offers all the amenities of a big
city while retaining its’ small town character, despite boasting a population
of 141,000. Barrie has a diverse economic base, supporting both major
industry and small business alike. There is easy access to major highways
and daily GO train service to Toronto and area.
Sexual Assault / Domestic Violence Unit
Barrie’s central location means people can enjoy wonderful winter activities
such as skiing and ice fishing and in the summer, boating, biking and
cottage country are all at the city’s doorstep.
It offers an exciting nightlife, first-class dining and waterfront events
running every weekend of the summer. Barrie is home to Kempenfest, a
nationally recognized arts and crafts festival, the Kiwanis Music Festival,
Talk is Free Theatre and the Barrie Film Festival.
Enjoying the waterfront pathways.
Barrie’s downtown encompasses more than 600 property and business operators,
a city marina, Centennial Beach, several kilometres of walking and cycling trails on
the waterfront and an outdoor ice rink in the winter located at City Hall.
There are more than a dozen major public facilities located throughout Barrie
that include arenas, pools, fitness centers and meeting rooms for rent.
One of the many events occurring on
the streets of downtown.
Barrie is home to the ever-expanding Georgian College based on a
140-acre site and catering to more than 7,000 students (not including
part-time or university studies). The education facility supports a diverse
student population representing countries from around the world.
The Royal Victoria Hospital, which is undergoing a $450 million expansion
that will double the size of the existing hospital and house the Simcoe
Muskoka Regional Cancer Centre, is a central medical facility for
surrounding communities.
Police representatives at CIty Hall
for Police Week.
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This dedicated unit consists of one detective, eight investigators and one
administrative assistant. In addition to investigating challenging and sensitive
cases, the unit members maintain valuable partnerships with community
groups. Some of the community involvement from 2010 included a domestic
violence presentation to Georgian College Police Foundation students and
taking part in the “Walk a Mile In Her Shoes” fundraising event for the Women
and Children’s Shelter.
In October 2010, members of the Unit investigated a serious aggravated
sexual assault that occurred in Red Path Park. An arrest was made and
a Barrie citizen received a citation certificate from the Service for his
assistance to the victim in this case.
Crime Stoppers
Constable Scott with seized evidence
following a drug investigation.
Crime Stoppers is an integral part of the community. It’s a civilian, non-profit
charitable organization that brings together police services, the media and
members of the community in the fight against crime. It is a crime prevention
tool that gives the public an opportunity to provide anonymous information
about known or potential crime without fear of reprisal. Cash rewards are
offered to people who call the program if their information leads to an arrest.
For the period of January 1st to December 31st 2010, Crime Stoppers of
Simcoe-Dufferin-Muskoka received 2,607 CALLS. These calls assisted the
Police in the clearance of 229 CASES including Robbery, Break & Enter, Theft,
Possession of Stolen Property, Assault, Arson, Fraud, Mischief, Narcotic, Other
Criminal Code and Provincial Statute Offences.
Crime Stoppers
Stats
From Inception (Jan 12, 1987)
to December 31, 2010
These investigations resulted in 186 ARRESTS, the recovery of $102,526.00
worth of STOLEN PROPERTY and seizure of $6,154,040.00 worth of ILLEGAL
DRUGS. A total of 285 CHARGES WERE LAID. Of the total number of calls, 629
were assigned to the Barrie Police Service for follow up.
Calls Received
47,086
Arrests
3,582
Cases Cleared
5,689
Property
Recovered
$10,649,794
Call 1-800-222-8477 anytime!
Drugs Seized
$52,756,962
Rewards Paid
$261,215
Crime Stoppers Does Not Subscribe
to Call Display.
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2010
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Planning For Our Future
Total Positions
Filled 2010
Total
Authorized
Sworn for
2010
Total
Authorized
Sworn Senior
Management
Total
Authorized
Civilians for
2010
The Human Resources Unit conducted candidate screening days
throughout the year which were attended by 190 police recruit
applicants. Testing and interviews were also conducted for experienced
police officers and civilian positions.
228
6 (Chief, Deputy
Chief, & 4
Inspectors)
Hiring was either through additional authorized strength or attrition
positions. Both resulted in the selection of nine experienced officers and 11
recruits in 2010.
Four civilian members were also hired during the year, of which three had been
previously employed on a part-time basis.
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An Auxiliary recruitment process gave us 10 new auxiliary members, who
completed their training and were out for patrol by December.
In addition to external hires, the unit conducted 25 internal postings and
selection processes.
Going and Growing
Promotions
• Deputy Chief Mark Neelin promoted to Chief
• Inspector Bruce Carlson promoted to Deputy
Message from the Barrie
Police Services Board
Chief Neelin and three recruits
from 2010.
• Sergeant Dave Jones promoted to Staff Sergeant
Chief Neelin’s and Deputy Chief Carlson’s appointments have made for a
strong senior command more than capable of meeting the challenges of
policing in our community.
The Board completed negotiations with the Barrie Police Association and
the Senior Officers’ Association resulting in agreements that addressed
long-standing operational and employee benefits issues. Both agreements
introduced efficiency measures with respect to shift scheduling, Court
security, and the allocation of officers’ time required for Court cases.
He started his policing career in
1968 with the Ontario Provincial
Police and spent several years in
northern Ontario before returning
to the Toronto area in special
services. Chief Frechette held a
variety of positions and retired
from the O.P.P. with the rank of
Detective Chief Superintendent. In
September 2000, he became the
Chief of Barrie Police Service.
Although the City’s crime rate declined in 2010, the calls for service
climbed by 5.7%; and for that reason the Board submitted to City Council
the 2011 operating budget totalling $42 million, an increase of 9.7% over
2009 reflecting the anticipated continuing high and varied demands
placed on our Service. The submission included monies to hire 10 sworn
officers and four civilian staff.
After the October municipal election, Mayor Jeff Lehman and Councillor
Bonnie Ainsworth joined the Board; and City Council appointed Jim Dickie
to the Board. Former Mayor Dave Aspden, former Councillor Jerry Moore,
and Tom Ambeau left the Board. Their participation and contributions to
the Board are appreciated.
Doug Jure
Chair, Barrie Police Services Board
Retired Barrie Police Chief Wayne
Frechette and some of Barrie’s Finest.
• Constable Mark Hyatt to Sergeant
• Chief Wayne Frechette
• Detective Constable Dan Moreau
• Records Supervisor Susan Lunstead promoted to Records Manager
• Senior Special Constable Richard
Borneman
• Bev Ferris promoted to Records Supervisor
• Special Constable Steve Gariepy
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After 40 years in policing, Wayne
Frechette retired his badge in
July 2010.
• Constable Donald Moore to Sergeant
Retirements
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Farewell to Chief Frechette
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• Staff Sergeant Paul McGarry promoted to Inspector
• Staff Sergeant Mark Sheffer promoted to Inspector
2010
• Special Constable Tony Hanemaayer promoted to Senior Special Constable
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Message from the Barrie
Police Services Board
The Barrie Police Services Board, like all Boards across Ontario, is
responsible for appointing the Chief and the Deputy Chief, negotiating
employment contracts, and setting annual operating budgets. During
2010, the Board dealt with all three.
After a province-wide search, Deputy Chief Mark Neelin was appointed
Chief of Police on July 1st. Chief Neelin has been in policing since 1975 when
he joined the Barrie Police Service Auxiliary Unit. Two years later he joined
the Peel Regional Police Force; in 1979 he moved to the Elliot Lake Police
Force; and in 1980 returned to our Service where he served in a range of
increasingly responsible positions from a front-line uniform patrol constable
to an Inspector and officer-in-charge of three of the Service’s four divisions.
Doug Jure
Chair, Barrie Police Services Board
2010 Police Board Members:
• Tom Ambeau
• Dave Aspden
• Don MacNeil
• Jerry Moore
• Sherry Taylor - Board Secretary
Chief Neelin’s appointment is the first time an officer from within the Service
has been promoted to the rank of Chief of Police. This appointment also
acknowledges the leadership of former Chief Wayne Frechette who over his
ten year-term expanded the Service’s capabilities and assembled a talented,
skilled and experienced team of officers and civilian staff able to meet the
ever changing demands and long-term policing needs of our community.
The Deputy Chief vacancy prompted a province-wide search resulting
in the appointment of Inspector Bruce Carlson as Deputy Chief of Police
on September 1st. Deputy Chief Carlson’s commitment to our Service
started in 1981 when he was selected as an Auxiliary Constable and Cadet
through a co-op program sponsored by the Barrie Police Service and
Georgian College’s Law and Security Administration Program. Since then,
Deputy Chief Carlson steadily progressed through the ranks to Inspector
responsible for the Criminal Investigation Division prior to being appointed
Deputy Chief. His diversified leadership and work experience has spanned
all our Service’s operational divisions, as well as, multi-agency and
provincial task force operations.
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Calls For Service
Calls For Service
2008
2009
2010
Criminal Incidents
10245
9672
9470
Non-Criminal Incidents
42977
44467
47810
Total
53222
54139
57280
Operating Budget
The approved operating budget for 2010
was $38,326,939 which represented a 5.78%
increase from 2009.
Budget
Actual
Salaries and Benefits
$33,746,885
$33,322,548
Uniforms, Operating Supplies and Training
$1,405,872
$1,369,450
General Operating Expenditures
$1,304,554
$1,502,580
Fleet and Facility Maintenance
$1,217,419
$1,041,353
Capital Expenditures
$1,138,360
$1,673,779
Building
$1,061,997
$1,065,355
Grants, Revenues and Recoveries
-$1,548,148
-$1,754,434
Net Operational Budget
$38,326,939
$38,220,631
Use of Force
Type of Force
Total
Firearm Pointed at person
17
Handgun Drawn
2
Aerosol Weapon
18
Impact Weapon Hard
1
Imapct Weapon Soft
0
Empty Hand Techniques Hard
3
Empty Hand Techniques Soft
0
Other (Taser)
9
Dog Services
3
Total Reports
50
Barrie Police Service
2010
Information on the Presentation
of the 2010 Crime Statistics
• The crime-related data contained
in this report is derived from NICHE
Technologies Incorporated Records
Management System (NICHE RMS).
• All crimes captured by this system
are then categorized by a Uniform
Crime Reporting (UCR) code. These
codes are used by the Canadian
Centre for Justice Statistics.
• Information on the NICHE system
is regularly updated and as a
result, some changes to statistics
published in previous reports
should be expected.
• Other data is obtained from systems
maintained by the individual units.
• These conisderations must be taken
into account when comparing
statistics presented in previous
reports and may account for some
inconsistencies.
• The methodology used to prepare
the tables and graphs in this report
may differ from that used by Statistics
Canada and other police services.
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Public Complaints
2010
Our Services at a Glance
Type of Complaint
2008
2009
2010
Service
0
2
3
Policy
0
0
0
Conduct
26
25
25
Total Complaints
26
27
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Organizational Chart
Barrie Police Services Board
Financial Management
Chief of Police
Human Resources
Police Act Hearing
Investigation Determination
2008
2009
2010
Frivolous, Vexatious, Bad Faith
0
0
0
Withdrawn
0
6
6
Resolutions
0
3
4
Unsubstantiated
7
3
8
Officer/Member Disciplined
0
0
1
Inquiry/Hearing
0
0
0
Public Mischief
0
0
0
Other
0
0
0
Pending
0
1
0
Active/Ongoing
2
2
9
Total Dispositions
9
15
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Deputy Chief
Police Auxiliary Service
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Operational Support
Division
Uniform Patrol Division
Criminal Investigations
Division
Tactical Support/Canine Unit
Uniform Patrol Platoons 1- 4
Major Crime
Forensic Identification
Emergency Operations
and Support
High Enforcement
Action Team
General Assignments
Sexual / Domestic
Assault Unit
Traffic Unit
Community Oriented
Response
Street Crime
Viclas / Victim Services
Communications Unit
Auxiliary Police
Intelligence / Drugs / Guns
and Gangs / Joint Forces
High Risk Offenders
and Warrants
Court Services
Peer Support Team
Crime Stoppers
Fraud / E-Crimes Unit
Unit
Summary
Boat
Cruiser
RIDE
Parade
Special
Training
Meeting
NCO
Platoon
Total
Community Services
Platoon 1
0
365
0
67
74
17
20
192
735
Crime Prevention
Platoon 2
0
299
0
118
170
32
14
192
825
Platoon 3
0
407
0
35
67
31
12
192
744
Youth Crime
Aux.
Inspector
0
0
0
4
4
8
4
192
212
Marine Unit
Aux. Staff Sgt.
0
8
0
14
12
8
4
192
238
Unit Total
0
1079
0
238
327
96
54
960
2754
The Auxiliary Police Unit consists of volunteer members who assist the Uniform Patrol Division in their daily activities.
They also assist with parades, special events and other activities within the Service. The Unit follows the command
structure and has an Inspector, Staff Sergeant and Sergeants. The efforts and dedication these volunteers provide to
the Service is greatly appreciated.
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Recruiting Unit
Police Chaplains
Corporate Management
Division
Property / Evidence Unit
Infrastructure Management
Information and
Security Systems
Training Unit
Fleet / Building Services
Professional Standards
Policy-Planning
Quality Assurance
Records Unit
Quartermaster Stores
Media Relations
Freedom of Information
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Message from the Chief of Police
On behalf of the members of the Barrie Police Service it is my pleasure to
present the 2010 Annual Report. In 2010, Chief Wayne Frechette retired after
serving 10 years as Chief of the Barrie Police and prior to that, 32 years with
the Ontario Provincial Police. I wish to acknowledge and thank retired Chief
Frechette for his long service to the community and leadership of the Service.
Upon the retirement of Chief Frechette I had the privilege of being
appointed as the eighth Chief of the Service and Bruce Carlson was
appointed as my replacement in the Deputy Chief rank.
Mark Neelin
Chief of Police
This report is intended to provide residents of the community with information
about the activities of the Service during 2010. It is a report that reflects
the dedicated work of the women and men, both sworn police officers and
civilian staff, of the Barrie Police during the year. Of note in this annual report
is the upward trend in the overall number of calls for service responded to,
however, a continued downward trend in the number of crimes reported.
I trust you will find this report informative and look forward to continuing to
serve as your Chief of Police in 2011.
Mark Neelin
Chief of Police
Ensuring the safety and security of all citizens and visitors in our community
continued to be our primary focus in 2010. Community safety is a shared
responsibility and we are grateful of the support from all our community partners
and citizens alike. Enhanced communication and collaborative efforts with
residents, businesses and community organizations resulted in a number of
operational successes in law enforcement, crime prevention and victim assistance.
Our civilian and sworn members as well as our volunteers are commended for their
leadership, commitment, hard work and contribution to our community in 2010.
Bruce Carlson
Deputy Chief
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Deputy Chief
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Persons Charged: Selected Offences 2010
Property Crimes
Offence
Description
committed to our community
Adult Male
Adult
Female
Total Adults
Y.O Male
Y.O Female
Total Youth
Total
Persons
Break and
Enter
48
12
60
12
5
17
77
Theft Over
$5,000
9
4
13
0
0
0
13
Theft Under
$5,000
76
44
120
32
14
46
166
Possession
of Stolen
Property
110
39
149
30
17
4
153
Mischief
78
5
83
30
5
35
118
Fraud
85
36
121
3
1
4
125
Arson
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
407
140
547
107
42
106
653
Property
Crime Total
Other Criminal Code
Offence
Description
Message from the Deputy Chief
2010
Adult Male
Adult
Female
Total Adults
Y.O Male
Y.O Female
Total Youth
Total
Persons
Bail Violations
187
45
232
31
8
39
271
Disturb the
Peace
48
6
54
1
1
2
56
Counterfeit
Money
3
0
3
0
0
0
3
Obstruct
Public Peace
Officer
21
6
27
3
1
4
31
Indecent Acts
6
0
6
0
0
0
6
Prostitution
1
1
2
0
0
0
2
Trespass at
Night
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
Other
Criminal
Code Total
267
58
325
35
10
45
370
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Persons Charged: Selected Offences 2010
Table of Contents
Our Mission, Vision and Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Drugs
Offence
Description
Adult Male
Drugs
222
Adult
Female
Total Adults
45
267
Y.O Male
35
Y.O Female
3
Total Youth
38
Total
Persons
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
305
Message from the Chief of Police and Deputy Chief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Violent Crimes
Offence
Description
2010
Adult Male
Adult
Female
Total Adults
Y.O Male
Y.O Female
Total Youth
Total
Persons
Organizational Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Message from the Barrie Police Services Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 7
Homicide
2
0
2
0
0
0
2
Attempt
Murder
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
All Assaults
307
62
369
48
21
69
438
Our Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
All Sexual
Assaults
32
0
32
0
0
0
32
Partnerships in the Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 -10
Other Sexual
Offences
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11
Luring Child
via Computer
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
Tactical Support and Canine Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Abductions
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Robbery
25
3
28
5
1
6
34
367
65
400
53
22
75
475
Violent
Crimes Total
Farewell to Chief Frechette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
R.I.D.E. Stats 2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Court Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Information Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Clearance Rates
Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2009
Offence Grouping
Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2010
Criminal Incidents
No. Offences
No. Cleared
Rate
No. Offences
No. Cleared
Rate
Violent Crimes
1366
1074
78.6%
1626
1309
80.5%
Property Crimes
5524
1377
24.9%
5955
1762
29.6%
Other Criminal Code
1604
1085
67.6%
2005
1548
77.2%
Drugs
374
352
94.1%
454
407
89.6%
Uniform Patrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Investigative Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-17
Crime Stoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Planning For Our Future . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Statistical Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-23
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committed to our community
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A YEAR IN REVIEW
Our Mission, Vision and Values
Chief Mark Neelin and members of the
Barrie Police Honour Guard, June 2010.
Barrie Police has a variety of
ressources available.
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Number of Offences
Mission.
Offence
The Barrie Police Service in partnership with our community, is committed
to serve the needs of the citizens of Barrie by providing an effective level of
service through crime prevention and protection programs.
Abduction
20
19
13
Assault
779
807
848
Attempt Murder
2
0
0
Vision.
Homicide
0
1
2
Robbery
73
75
59
To serve our community with integrity, diversity and quality. To provide
proactive interaction with the community to enhance the feeling of
safety and security in Barrie.
Sexual Assault
100
82
100
1
6
15
Break and Enter
555
594
607
Values.
Fraud
503
467
468
Mischief
1167
1278
1408
Possession of Stolen Property
175
153
244
Theft of Motor Vehicles
220
214
219
Theft Over $5000
94
85
76
Theft Under $5000
2014
1698
1361
Bail Violations
424
423
393
Words From Our Citizens
Counterfeit Currency
198
44
52
Disturbing the Peace
721
490
550
• Officers responded to a call
regarding a suspicious person. After a foot-chase, suspect was
apprehended. “I was impressed
with their response time and
dedication giving chase on foot and
catching the youth. I was proud of
the officers and you can be too”.
Offensive Weapon
110
80
123
Criminal Code Traffic
228
283
378
Drugs
424
374
454
To adhere to the principles of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
To provide a fair, unbiased and professional service to our community. To treat
all victims of crime with compassion and understanding. To follow Community
Policing principles by resolving policing concerns in partnership with
community members. To be approachable, courteous and open to all citizens.
An officer providing some
instruction on bicycle safety.
2010
• Officers attended a community
centre to speak with an autistic
boy who was exhibiting violent
behaviours toward others. “The
officers were able to very clearly
explain to my son that this type
of behaviour is wrong. I cannot
Barrie Police Service
express my thanks enough to
these officers for taking the time
to educate my son”.
2008
Various Sexual Offences
2009
2010
• Barrie Police Service was the only
Service to provide Court Officers for
the G-20 to assist Toronto Courts
Unit. “Your officers stepped up to
the plate and provided seamless
security. It was an unbelievable 54
hours of mass confusion and work
exhaustion and they were there
beside us through the whole event. They were integral to the success of
the Prisoner Processing Centre”.
committed to our community
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committed to our community
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committed to our community
Contact Information
29 Sperling Drive, Barrie, ON L4M 6K9
60 Bell Farm Road, Barrie, ON L4M 5G6
Telephone: (705) 725-7025
Fax: (705) 728-2396
[email protected]
www.police.barrie.on.ca
Prepared by: Policy and Planning Unit
Barrie Police Service, June 2011
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ANNUAL
REPOR T
2010
A YEAR IN REVIEW
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