WEST GREY SERVICE 2009 ANNUAL

REPORT

TableTable ofof ContentsContents

Message from the 1 Mission Statement – Vision Statement 2 Organizational Chart 3 Map of West Grey 4 Police Service Expenditures 5 Occurrence Statistics 6 – 7 Occurrence Clearance Rates 8 Road Safety 9 Criminal Investigations Unit 10 K-9 Unit 11 – 12 Auxiliary Policing Unit 13 Training 14 Deputy Chief Thompson Retirement 15 New Sworn Personnel 16 Community Service Programs 17 Tornado 18 – 20 Community Service 21 – 23 Olympic Torch Relay 24 Contact Information 25

MESSAGEMESSAGE FROMFROM THETHE CHIEFCHIEF OFOF POLICEPOLICE

It is my pleasure to provide the Services Board, West Grey Council and our Community with the 2009 Annual Report covering the activities of the West Grey Police Service.

We experienced some changes in 2009. The retirement of Deputy Chief Thompson, the appointment of Deputy Chief Dan Rioux and the hiring of Constable Mitchell Roulston.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who helped us out after the August 20, 2009 tornado. A special thank you to Constable Ian Sanderson of the Hanover Police Service, the Provincial Police, Owen Sound Police Service, , Hanover Police Service, Saugeen Shores Police Service, Grey County EMS, West Grey and Hanover Fire Services, West Grey Works Department, Victim Services, West Grey Emergency Control Group and Council, Mayor Kevin Eccles and Deputy Mayor Dan Sullivan, Ontario Hydro and Union Gas. I would also like to thank the members of the West Grey Police Service including auxiliary members and administration, many of whom worked numerous hours. I would also like to thank citizens who assisted us with traffic and security details as well as the Durham Legion, Lions Club, businesses and citizens who donated food and water. Finally, I would like to thank the many citizens and media who respected the job we had to do. We could not have done it without you.

The success identified in this report is a direct result of the dedication of our members and our partners. Our partners include organizations, service clubs, health, education, support groups, other law enforcement agencies, and other emergency services to name a few. I am particularly proud of the members of the service who are committed to serving our community and solve crimes with a great success rate, exceeding the Provincial and National average for crime clearance.

My personal thanks also go out to the members of the West Grey Police Services Board and Council for their dedication and important contributions.

In conclusion, I look forward to new challenges in 2010. I am very fortunate to work with and proud of the members of the West Grey Police Service and the West Grey Police Services Board. Together we will work hard to provide the citizens of the community with the best police service possible.

Rene M. Berger Rene M. Berger, Chief of Police

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MissionMission StatementStatement

The West Grey Police Service and the West Grey Police Services Board, in partnership with the members of the Municipality of West Grey, will endeavor to create a safe environment in which to live, work and visit.

VisionVision StatementStatement

Members of the West Grey Police Service are committed to working with the citizens of the Municipality of West Grey to understand their policing needs, enforce laws, and develop proactive solutions that will improve the service we provide and to become one of the best Community Oriented Police Services in the Province of Ontario.

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WEST GREY POLICE SERVICE 2009 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

West Grey Community

Police Services Board Kevin Eccles Bev Cutting Brad Holman Stu Radke Cathy Watson Heather Webb - Secretary

Chief of Criminal Police Administrative Investigation/CISO Staff Rene M. D/Sgt. J. Beselaere Berger Kerry Moore D/Cst. N. Campbell

Deputy Chief of Auxiliary Police Members Robert Thompson Aux. Sgt. Ben K-9 Unit Dan Rioux Dasti John Noble Joel Leifso “Tye” Kristina Patrol Sergeants Parsons Jennifer Webb Dale Smart Kirk Watson Jerry Kocher Jail Guards Chad Brown Blair Dunlop Kristina Constables Parsons Steve Torry Special Steve Smith John Noble Constable Tom Morrison Barb Mark McComb MacPherson Jeremy White Lisa Walter Scott Koeslag Darlene Pfaff Danny Soper Part Time Wayne Pfaff Janet Eidt Constables Glenn Parsons Bruce Forsyth Norman Melissa Fisk Shawn Lubjenka Rowntree Zach Fairbanks Nancy MacMillan Phil Parrish Kenneth Iles Kenneth MacPherson Chaplain Mitch Roulston Dennis Foerster

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WestWest GreyGrey AreaArea MapMap

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2009 POLICE SERVICE EXPENDITURES

Salaries & Benefits

Operaonal/Capital

Police Service Board Expenditures

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20092009 OccurrenceOccurrence StatisticsStatistics

OCCURRENCE TYPE TOTAL OCCURRENCE TYPE TOTAL

MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS Disturb the peace 3 Property Damage Only 213 Domestic Dispute 38 Personal Injury Accidents 38 Drug Offences 29 Persons Injured 45 Escape Custody 0 Fatal Accidents 0 Prisoner Escorts 76 Persons Killed 0 Family Dispute 10

OTHER MONTHLY ACTIVITIES Fire 8 911 Hang Up 105 Fraud 16 Abduction 0 Gaming and Betting 0 Airplane Crash 0 Gang 0 Alarm 121 Harassment 16 Animal Complaint 42 Homicide 0 Arson 2 Hostage Taking 0 Assault 35 Hydro Wires Down 0 Attempt Murder 0 Impaired/Over 80 MGS 21 Attempt/Threaten Suicide 8 Indecent Acts 0 Bail Violations 10 Insecure Premises 4 B & E – Residence 19 Kidnapping 0 B & E – Business 16 Landlord/Tenant Dispute 8 B & E – Other 31 Liquor Licence Act 18 Breach Probation 6 Mental Health Act 17 Counterfeit 2 Mischief 71 Court Order 4 Missing Persons 15 Dangerous Condition 20 Missing Persons Locate 15 Municipal Bylaws 12 Sexual Assault 6

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OCCURRENCE TYPE TOTAL OCCURRENCE TYPE TOTAL

Motor Vehicle – Abandoned 9 Shoplifting 8 Motor Vehicle – Recovered 15 Stolen Vehicle 19 Neighbour Dispute 29 Strikes 1 Noise Complaints 43 Sudden Death 17 Non Police Matter 1 Suspicious Person 39 Non-Traffic Accident 4 Suspicious Vehicle 19 Obstruct Police 0 Thefts 141 Other Criminal Code 10 Threats 24 Other Federal Statute 1 Towed Vehicles 10 Other Provincial Statute 26 Traffic Complaint 128 Persons Reporting In 44 Traffic Control 3 Phone Calls 17 ADLS Suspensions 21 Police Assistance 537 Traffic Hazard 4 Police Information 187 Trespass By Night 0 Police Pursuits 2 Trespass To Property Act 18 Possession Stolen Property 3 Trouble With Youth 17 Prevent Breach of Peace 6 Unwanted Person 8 Property Checks 25 Warrants Executed 25 Property Damage 1 Weapons 9 Prostitution 0 MISCELLANEOUS Property Related 125 Value of Property Stolen $238,365.28 R.I.D.E. Checks Conducted 95 Value of Property Recovered $78,812.00 Robbery 0 Value of Property Recovered $26,900.0 Other Services Routine Traffic Stop 2 Man Hours of Coverage 29011.25

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20020099 OccurrenceOccurrence ClearanceClearance RatesRates Occurrence Type 2009 Actual Cleared Rate Criminal Neg. Causing Death 0 0 0% Sexual Assault 7 7 100% Other Sex Offences 0 0 0% Aggravated Assault 0 0 0% Assault with Weapon 8 8 100% Assault – Level 1 31 29 93.5% Assault Police 2 2 100% Criminal Neg. Cause Bodily Harm 0 0 0% Kidnapping – Confinement 0 0 0% Robbery 0 0 0% Extortion 0 0 0% Criminal Harassment 3 3 100% Utter Threats 16 16 100% Other Criminal Code 0 0 0% TOTAL 67 65 97.0%

Arson 2 1 50% Break & Enter 65 21 32.3% Theft Over $5,000 6 0 0% Theft Over – Motor Vehicle 4 3 75% Theft From Motor Vehicle 0 0 0% Theft Under $5,000 93 34 36.6% Theft Under – Motor Vehicle 16 6 37.5% Theft From Motor vehicle – Under 37 16 43.2% $5,000 Possession of Stolen Goods 9 9 100% Fraud 18 14 77.8% Mischief 58 15 25.9% Mischief to Property – Over $5,000 1 0 0% Mischief to Property – Under $5,000 16 3 18.8% TOTAL 325 122 37.5%

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RoadRoad SafetySafety

West Grey Police Service remained committed to road safety. The primary goal in 2009 continued to be reducing road fatalities, personal injuries collisions and personal damage collisions, through education and enforcement. Major initiatives over the year included the RIDE programs (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere), Seatbelt safety initiatives, Bicycle Safety, School Bus Safety and Selective Provincial Laws (HTA, LLA, SMVA,ORVA).

West Grey Police Service conducted several RIDE spot checks throughout the Municipality which were partially supplemented by a Provincial RIDE Grant.

Selective Enforcement addresses our community policing initiatives as well as concerns from the public and identified high volume motor vehicle collision areas. The mobile speed sign has also proven to be a very effective tool in reducing speeds throughout the Municipality. The sign is placed in identified areas where speeding is a concern.

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CriminalCriminal InvestigationsInvestigations UnitUnit

The West Grey Police Services Criminal Investigation Unit investigates all major crimes against persons and property. The unit consists of Detective Sergeant Jeff Beselaere and a Detective Constable Neil Campbell who have combined policing experience of 44 years. The crime unit works closely with neighbouring police agencies, sharing information and participating in joint forces projects.

Detective Constable Campbell is heavily involved in CISO (Criminal Intelligence Service Ontario). This is an intelligence sharing organization that promotes active participation. This commitment requires Detective Constable Campbell to attend bi‐ monthly meetings and bi‐monthly conferences.

In August 2009 the crime unit and other members of our service, as well as several area police services participated in Project OSABOT which is an R.C.M.P. led marihuana eradication program. With the assistance of two helicopters 5 marihuana outdoor growing operations in West Grey were discovered and 1,063 marihuana plants with a street value of $1,063,000.00 were eradicated.

In April 2009 a computer related sex crime investigation was launched. As a result of the ensuing 3 month investigation which involved the execution of 3 criminal code search warrants, several computers, cellular telephones, prohibited weapons, and controlled substances were seized and examined. As a result a 36 year old Normanby resident was charged with several offences. In March 2010 this individual plead guilty and was sentenced to 5 years and 9 months.

In January 2009 there was a rash of vehicles being stolen throughout the municipality and then recovered burnt. Break and enters and thefts were also associated to these incidents. On January 25, 2009 a 45 year old Durham resident was arrested in relation to these incidents and subsequently plead guilty.

In July 2009 a number of businesses in Ayton and along Highway 6 were broken into. It was determined that three persons were involved. In November 2009 an 18 year old Mount Forest resident was charged in relation to these incidents. He has plead guilty.

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KK--99 unitunit ConstableConstable JohnJohn NobleNoble andand PSDPSD TyeTye

The West Grey Police Service K9 Unit was activated in June 2007 after Handler John Noble and Police Service Dog Tye graduated a 13 week General Service Patrol Dog course with the Waterloo Regional Police Service.

The unit is annually certified in areas of building searches, agility, handler protection, criminal apprehension, area searches, tracking, obedience and article searches.

In June of 2009 PSD Tye completed an intensive 5 week course again with Waterloo Regional Police Service and was successful at being certified as a Detector Dog. This training included the ability to locate a large variety of illegal narcotics as well as firearms and spent shell casings.

Support and funding for this unit continue to come from donations received from the community. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 308 in Durham continues to be a strong supporter of the K9 unit.

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In 2009 the unit responded to 15 calls for service which included tracking of break and enter suspects, drug warrants, apprehension of barricade subjects, locating suspects from vehicle thefts, business alarms activations, missing persons, tracking of suspects involved in home invasions and runaway youths. The unit also assisted other police agencies with several occurrences within the year.

Cst Noble and PSD Tye again in 2009 participated in the RCMP led drug eradication project that took place in West Grey as well as Grey, Wellington and Bruce Counties.

In October Cst Noble and PSD Tye attended a week long workshop at the Air National Guard Combat Readiness Training Centre in Alpena, Michigan. The workshop, hosted by the National Association of Professional Canine Handlers, brought together over 300 K9 teams from Canada and the United States, to exchange ideas in training and use of the police canine. Cst Noble and Tye successfully completed the 60 hour MCOLES approved workshop and was also certified and narcotic detection.

Throughout the 2009 year the West Grey K9 unit attended a number of local community service events in West Grey

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AuxiliaryAuxiliary PolicingPolicing UnitUnit

Auxiliary Police Constables are a group of committed community volunteers. These Auxiliary Constables wear uniforms and are issued handcuffs and batons. At West Grey Police Service there are five dedicated members, who serve the community. These five officers fall under the direct command of the Deputy Chief of Police and the Auxiliary Sergeant. All Auxiliary Police Constables are required to complete at minimum two eight hour shifts per month.

Auxiliary Police Constables receive training on an annual and shift by shift basis. Some of the regular training includes:

CPR and First Aid Use of Force and Defensive Tactics Firearms Training DVD’s Online Training

All Auxiliary Police Constables must complete these training activities and others successfully in order to remain an active member of West Grey Police Service.

The primary role of an Auxiliary Police Constable is to be an active steward of West Grey Police Service and the community. Auxiliary Police Constables also execute police duties when supervised by a police officer.

The areas where Auxiliary Police Constables are tremendously valued include:

Traffic Control Assist at Community events such as Fishing Derbies Participate in information kiosks and booths at Fall Fairs, Christmas in the Country and various other community events Assist with the Annual Christmas Toy and Food drives Canvas and Search for Missing Persons

Auxiliary Police Constables volunteered 1231 hours towards the program in 2009

In 2009 all Auxiliary Police Constables donated valuable time to assist with the devastating events of the Tornado that struck Durham on Thursday August 20th 2009. Many Auxiliary Police Constables put personal schedules and commitments aside to assist with scene security. These efforts were greatly appreciated by West Grey Police Service.

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TRAININGTRAINING

In addition to the mandatory annual training which included but not limited to Firearms, Use of Force CPR, First Aid, K9 Annual Requalification and Intoxilyzer Annual Requalification, members of the West Grey Police Service received the following training:

-Ontario Police College Recruit Course -Highway Criminal interdiction – Consent to Search Requirements - Firearms Identification for Public Agents - Firearms Investigations - Radar/Lidar Instructor - Advanced Patrol Training - National Sex Offender Registry - Organized Crimes - Biker Enforcement - Provincial Weapons Enforcement - Hate Crimes/Criminal Activists - Drug Enforcement - Human Source/Informant Development - Characteristics of an Armed Person - Guns and Gangs - Surviving Cross Examination - Car Seat Refresher Training - Dealing with Alzheimer’s Patients -Police Ethics and Accountability - Suspension and Impoundment Management System - Survival in the Bush – Introduction to Search & Rescue (Participants included civilian volunteers) - Freedom of Information - O.I.P.R.D. Training (New Public Complaint System)

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DeputyDeputy ChiefChief ThompsonThompson RetirementRetirement

Deputy Chief Robert Thompson announced his retirement effective December 31, 2009. Deputy Chief Thompson started his policing career as a with the former Town of Durham Police Service in October 1976. He was then hired as a full time constable with the Town of Durham Police Service in September 1978. He was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in September 1987 and retained that rank after the transition of the Town of Durham Police Service to the West Grey Police Service in 2001. Thompson was then appointed to the Position of Deputy Chief of Police in January 2007.

Retiring Deputy Chief Thompson is presented with his retirement badge by Chief Rene Berger

Mayor Kevin Eccles presenting a plaque MPP Bill Murdoch presenting a scroll

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NewNew DeputyDeputy ChiefChief

Deputy Chief Dan Rioux was appointed to the position of Deputy Chief of Police by the West Grey Police Services Board effective December 14, 2009. Deputy Chief Rioux has been a police officer for 30 years most of which was spent with the Ontario Provincial Police. He served in a number of O.P.P. detachments the latest as an Inspector in Perth County. Deputy Chief Rioux replaces Deputy Chief Robert Thompson who retired on December 31, 2009.

NewNew ConstableConstable

The newest member of the West Grey Police Service, Constable Mitch Roulston graduated from the 13 week Recruit Training Program at the Ontario Police College on July 30, 2009. Seen in the photograph from left to right are: Deputy Chief Robert Thompson, Chief of Police Rene Berger, Constable Mitchell "Mitch" Roulston and his father, Sergeant Dave Roulston, a member of the Grey County O.P.P. Detachment.

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Community Service Programs for 2009

Elmer The Safety Elephant

Partners in Public Safety

Bus Evacuation

Bike Safety

CrimeStoppers

Bob Izumi’s Kids, Cops & Canadian Tire Fish Derby

Kurt Greenleaf Award for Grade 8 student Spruce Ridge School

Community Involvement Award for Student at St. Peters & St. Pauls, and Normanby Community School

Children Safety

Colleen Lantz Memorial Run for Youth

Durham & Neustadt Fall Fair Community Service Booth

Terry Fox Run

Masonic Lodge Child Identification Program

Halloween Safety

Christmas in the Country SVCA Community Service Booth

Durham, Neustadt and Ayton Santa Claus Parade

Annual Christmas Food and Toy Drive

2010 Winter Olympics Torch Run

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TornadoTornado

August 20th 2009

Neighbours and friends in Durham pulled together and began cleaning up after the tornado that claimed the life of a local boy at a day camp, flattened much of the town’s industrial park and destroyed several homes and barns Thursday August 20th

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A printing company, Thuro-Web Ltd., was intact from the front, but the middle part of the building was destroyed. Pieces of the roof hung over the side of the building like a tarp, and there were several unconfirmed reports that people inside had survived by hiding under the printing press.

Environment Canada confirmed the Tornado’s winds probably were about Force 2 on the Fujitsa scale, anywhere between 180 and 240 km/h. Radar images indicate it was a single cell which touched down in the industrial area, then along a stretch of County Rd. 4 east of Durham, then the conservation area and headed northeast to cause mostly tree damage in Markdale before touching down again in the Thornbury area.

“Our whole community has come together to help one another.”

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“At first the sky got really, really green and then things just started to fly. Nothing like this has ever happened. I watched the industrial park grow and it took just seconds to destroy it all.”

“It happened very quickly. In a few seconds, it was all over.”

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Comedian Rick Mercer attended the Varney Speedway south of the Town of Durham on Saturday, September 5, 2009 to participate in a three vehicle crack-the-whip race. Mercer was in the last of three cars which are attached to each other with a meter long chain. During the opening ceremonies at the raceway Mercer announced that he would be donating one-thousand dollars to the West Grey Tornado Relief Fund, a fund to assist those who were affected by the August 20, 2009 tornado that struck the municipality.

The Chief attended at the raceway to welcome Mercer and thank him for his generous donation.

Chief Rene Berger and Comedian Rick Mercer

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Community Service

Young children from the South Korean City of Cheonan visiting West Grey with a delegation from that city as part of a twinning with West Grey met with the Chief of Police briefly last week during their visit to the municipality.

Children from Cheonan are seen in this photo with the Chief of Police

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Olympic Torch Relay in Durham – December 28, 2009

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