Owen Sound Police Services Board Public Meeting Wednesday, September 25, 2019 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Members Present: G. Pierce (Chairman), I. Boddy, M. Koepke, J. Sampson and J. Thomson
Admin. Present: Chief C. Ambrose, Inspector D. Bishop, Inspector J. Fluney and Director K. Fluney
Admin. Absent: Director S. Bell-Matheson, Director C. Hill
Media Present: C. McCormack; Bayshore Broadcasting
Minutes: K. Krampien
1. Call to Order
Chairman declared the Wednesday, September 25, 2019 meeting be called to order at 10:06 a.m. CARRIED
2. Approval of Agenda
• Correspondence – 14th Street West petition
Moved by M. Koepke, seconded by J. Thomson “That the agenda dated September 25, 2019 be approved as amended.” CARRIED
3. Declaration of Conflict of Interest arising out of the matter listed on the agenda. HEARING NONE.
4. Presentations, deputations, and Public Question period. HEARING NONE.
5. Approval of Minutes
Moved by M. Koepke, seconded by J. Sampson “That the minutes dated June 26, 2019 be approved at the next scheduled Board meeting.” CARRIED
6. Chairman’s Report • Chairman Pierce provided an update on the recent Zone 5 meeting held in Waterloo. Items covered were Board education and a presentation on included equity inclusion and diversity.
Owen Sound Police Services Board Page 1 of 4 Public Meeting – September 25, 2019 • Chairman welcomed Inspector Bishop to the Service.
7. Presentation – Inspector D. Bishop • Inspector Bishop provided a PowerPoint presentation which was the topic requested during the recent hiring process/interview. A copy of this presentation titled, “Community Oriented Policing in a cost-effective manner for the City of Owen Sound” will be kept on file should the Board wish to review.
A question and answer period followed this presentation. Chairman thanked Inspector Bishop for the information that was presented.
8. Reports from Inspector J. Fluney (discussed Inspector J. Fluney’s reports provided in correspondence package) • The following reports were provided: - Auxiliary Unit – a posting has gone out for an Aux. intake with training classes scheduled to begin in February 2020 - Collision Statistics - Community Services Office - Criminal Investigation Branch - Drug Enforcement - Lost Hours and Training - Traffic Enforcement – a petition was received from residents of 14th Street West, Police are committed to paying attention to this area
• There were no questions regarding the above named reports.
9. Moved by J. Sampson, seconded by J. Thomson “That the reports by Inspector J. Fluney be accepted as presented.” CARRIED
10. Reports from Director of Civilian Services K. Fluney (discussed Director K. Fluney’s reports provided in correspondence package) • The following reports were provided: - Board By-laws - Court - Records
• There were no questions regarding the above named reports
11. Report from Director of Corporate Service’s S. Bell-Matheson (discussed Director Bell-Matheson’s report provided in correspondence package) • Director K. Fluney in the absence of Director Bell-Matheson provided the report titled Calls for Service.
• There were no questions regarding the Corporate Service’s report titled Calls for Service.
12. Report from Director of Information Technology Service’s C. Hill (discussed Director Hill’s report provided in correspondence package) • Inspector J. Fluney in the absence of Director Hill provided the report titled Information Technology.
Owen Sound Police Services Board Page 2 of 4 Public Meeting – September 25, 2019 • There were no questions regarding the Information Technology Service’s report titled Information Technology.
13. Moved by J. Thomson, seconded by J. Sampson “That the reports by Director K. Fluney, Director Bell-Matheson and Director Hill be accepted as presented.” CARRIED
14. Financial Report • Chief informed the board that the budget as of August is tracking on target with a small surplus and there are no issues at the present time.
The court budget remains high due to the added supervision which has been implemented. A question was raised by Mayor Boddy on what percentage of appearances are from Owen Sound and from OPP, what percentage of family court versus civil court and what percentage of prisoner transport is Owen Sound versus OPP. Director K. Fluney agreed to try and get statistics on this.
• There were no questions from the Board.
15. Chief’s Report • Chief advised the public of a public information session being held at the Harmony Centre during the evening hours on October 22, 2019. This is an information session and presentation on Hate Crime. Those interested are invited to attend.
• There were no questions regarding the Chief’s reports.
16. Approval of Chief’s Report
Moved by J. Thomson, seconded by I. Boddy “That the Chief’s report be accepted as Chief Ambrose presented.” CARRIED
17. Other Business • Information item I-1 – Insp. J. Fluney provided additional information regarding the request for pedicab as well as another business type described as Driver for Hire (Ride Sharing). There was a discussion on this as neither one of these are covered under the current Board By-law. Another municipality covers Pedicab under a Business licence which also covers insurance and Ride Sharing has several items that are described. Some research has been done however a fulsome report can be provided to the Board if requested. It was suggested also to consider framework for Uber.
18. Moved by I. Boddy, seconded by M. Koepke “That the Board requests Staff to provide a report on updating the OSPSB Taxi By-law to include Pedicab, Driver for Hire and Uber as presented.” CARRIED
• The OSPSB By-law Proceedings of the Board included in today’s package was discussed.
19. Moved by M. Koepke, seconded by J. Thomson “That the Board defer the OSPSB By-law Proceedings of the Board until the next meeting for further review as presented.” CARRIED
Owen Sound Police Services Board Page 3 of 4 Public Meeting – September 25, 2019 • A draft 2020 budget will be presented to the Board at the next scheduled closed meeting in order to forward it to the City in the appropriate timeframe to deal with the budget process.
• There was no other business to be discussed.
20. Motion to Receive Information Package
Moved by J. Sampson, seconded by M. Koepke “That the Board Information Package dated September 25, 2019 be approved as circulated.” CARRIED
Chairman declared that the September 25, 2019 public meeting be adjourned at 11:57 a.m.
Next meeting: Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. O.S.P.S. 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Owen Sound Police Services Board Page 4 of 4 Public Meeting – September 25, 2019
Report to the Board: Auxiliary Unit
From: Sergeant Tom Sullivan
Date: Friday, September 13, 2019
During the summer months the Auxiliary Unit contributed a total of 464 volunteer hours through patrols and numerous Community Events.
In June 2019 the Auxiliary Unit contributed 214.5 hours. In addition to patrol hours, Auxiliary members assisted with: The Senior Fair, Keystone, Special Olympics, Ride Don’t Hide and the Pride Parade. This month the top two contributors each had 36 hours.
In July 2019 the Auxiliary Unit contributed 137.5 hours. In addition to patrol hours, Auxiliary members assisted with: Canada Day celebrations, Hottest Yard Sale, Harbourfest and Use of Force. This month the top two contributors had 26.5 hours and 26 hours respectively.
In August 2019 the Auxiliary Unit contributed 112 hours. In addition to patrol hours, Auxiliary members assisted with: Salmon Spectacular Kids Day, Sk8 Jam and the Bayshore Race. This month the top two contributors had 25 hours and 17 hours respectively.
Report to the Board: Collision Statistics
From: Inspector J. Fluney
Date: Friday, September 13, 2019
June, July and August 2019 – Collision Statistics
Total Collisions: (122 ) Comments
Collisions - East side Owen Sound 42 Including 05 FTR
Collisions - West side Owen Sound 33 Including 01 FTR
Collisions - parking lots 47 Including 19 FTR
Fail to Remain Collisions 25
Collisions referred to CRC 55
Collisions investigated by OSPS 67
Improper turns, failing to yield the right of way and inattentiveness while reversing from a parked position were the cause of several collisions.
Report to the Board: Community Services Office
From: Inspector J. Fluney
Date: Friday, September 13, 2019
For June, July and August, the Community Services Officer engaged in the following highlights: • Continue with traditional corporate and social media for OSPS • Lock down drill Savio Dominique • Torch Run at OSDSS, Special Olympics • Attend end of school year family fun nights • Prepare and set-up for Senior’s Fair • Continue with the Cannabis working group with the Health Department • Prepare and host Family Skate Jam at the city park in partnership with Kiwanis • Prepare and host an OSPS Kids Day at the Salmon Spectacular • Continue with the Cannabis working group with the Health Department • CSO meeting with local municipal CSO officers and OPP • Prepare for back to school and in school programming
Report to the Board: Criminal Investigation Branch
From: Inspector J. Fluney
Date: Friday, September 13, 2019
In June, July and August 2019, members of the Criminal Investigations Branch conducted investigations regarding sexual assault, hate motivated crime, frauds, motor vehicle thefts, sudden deaths and missing persons.
1. Using DNA evidence processed at the Center of Forensic Science, a person was identified as being responsible for a residential break and enter that took place at a west side apartment in December of 2018. A DNA warrant is being sought for evidentiary purposes and a warrant is to be sought for the arrest of the accused. The accused has also been implicated in numerous break and enter incidents in Western Canada.
2. On June 11 members of the Criminal Investigations Branch were called to assist with the discovery of human remains in the area of a park on the west side of the city. The remains were believed to be from a historical indigenous burial ground. Investigators worked with a Forensic Anthropologist with the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service and confirmed that the remains were historical. The property owners were advised of the situation and the scene was released after several hours.
3. On July 04 Investigators arrested a wanted male and female suspect in Owen Sound for a shooting incident that occurred on July 03 in the Town of Whitby. Owen Sound Police CIB and Uniform members assisted various units of Durham Regional Police in the arrest of the wanted suspects at two Owen Sound locations. The male and female suspects, who are residents of Durham Region, were taken into custody without incident.
4. On July 12 and 13 over two consecutive nights, food items, including eggs were thrown at the Owen Sound Muslim Association Mosque. On one of those evenings similar mischief was done to the windows of Popeyes Restaurant. A 22-year-old Owen Sound man, was positively identified as being responsible for the offences, using numerous investigative techniques The Criminal Investigations Branch continued the investigation by conducting surveillance of the suspect and by obtaining search warrants for his residence and two motor vehicles. The man was arrested by CIB members on July15th and was charged with several offences including two counts of mischief to religious property.
5. On July 24 at 4:20 p.m. the bay window of the downtown restaurant was suddenly damaged by projectiles. Patrol Officers and the Criminal Investigations Branch responded to the incident and initiated an investigation. Police quickly determined that the projectiles were glass marbles. A 25-year-old man and 20-year-old women, both of Owen Sound, were located and arrested by police in the downtown core approximately ten minutes after having caused the damage. The man was found in possession of a sling shot and a bag containing glass marbles. The women also had methamphetamine on her person. Mischief, weapons and drug charges were laid as a result of the incident.
6. The Criminal Investigations Branch are currently investigating a series of recent mischief occurrences that are seemingly hate-motivated in nature. The incidents involve stickers, believed to be associated to the neo Nazi movement being posted on street signs and other property at various locations throughout the city. Investigators are pursing forensic evidence as well as reviewing potential sources of video surveillance in an attempt to identify the person(s) responsible.
7. An investigation into a fraud over $5000 and possession of stolen property was continued when banking transaction history was obtained by a member of the Criminal Investigations Branch via a production order. The banking records revealed that a 17-year-old Owen Sound woman had been defrauded by her step father and mother of over $13,000. Attempts by police to locate the step father and mother have been unsuccessful and arrest warrants have been sought for their arrest.
8. On the 08 of August CIB became aware of a Fraud Over $5,000 investigation which began on a dating site. The male victim was approached by a female who was later found to be using a fictious name. The female began to request money from the male to assist her in a real estate deal. The male made money transfers to bank accounts totaling $25,500. Another money transfer was attempted for $23,000 but alert bank employees detected the possible fraud and OSPS was contacted. After interviewing the victim, who was still in contact with the female, arrangements were made to meet in Owen Sound where she expected to receive the $23,000 in cash. The female attended and was arrested for Fraud Over $5,000.
9. Detective Tremblay delivered a presentation on drugs and Hypodermic needle safety to city employees at City Hall.
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Report to the Board: Drug Enforcement
From: Inspector J. Fluney
Date: Friday September 13, 2019
The Drug Unit continues to investigate persons involved in the trafficking of various drugs in Owen Sound and Grey-Bruce. Highlights include the following:
1. On June 20 a joint forces investigation involving illegal marihuana/CBD oil store front businesses operating in Owen Sound, Hanover and Port Elgin was concluded with the execution of search warrants at each location. A license to sell is required from the government to sell Cannabis and CBD oil. At present, there have not been any licenses issued to sell in Grey and Bruce Counties. As part of the investigation, plain clothes officers made purchases of CBD oil from the business. Upon execution of the warrants, police collectively seized over $30,000 in CBD oil products, $7,500 in cash proceeds as well as documentary evidence. A total of four adults have been charged with various Cannabis Act offences including Unlawfully Selling Cannabis, Possession of Cannabis for the Purpose of Selling and Possession of Proceeds of Crime.
2. Three suspects responsible for the theft of a motor vehicle from an Owen Sound residence were identified in June. Each of the three suspects were arrested with the assistance of the Criminal Investigations branch. Two of the charged persons were found in possession of Crystal Methamphetamine at the time of their arrest. One of the suspects was involved in the theft of vehicles in other area jurisdictions and engaged police in vehicle pursuits to avoid apprehension. That male faces multiple charges in several jurisdictions including with Owen Sound Police. The stolen vehicle was found burned in Wellington County.
3. In July, a month-long joint force investigation involving the Owen Sound Police Service and the Grey Bruce OPP was commenced. A warrant was executed by police at a Walkerton motel room and two persons were arrested for Crystal Methamphetamine Trafficking. Police seized more than 1,800 grams (1.8 Kg’s) of Crystal Methamphetamine with an approximate street value of more than $180,000 as well as over $3,000 in cash proceeds. In August, 2019 the joint force investigation into the supplier of the Crystal Methamphetamine traffickers continued. On August 28 police executed a search warrant at the resident of a 33-year-old Palmerston, Ontario man and seized more than 2,000 grams (2.0 kg’s) of Crystal Methamphetamine with an approximate street value of more than $200,000 as well as 1,200 grams (1.2 kg’s) of Psilocybin (Magic Mushrooms) with a street value of more than $12,000. This drug seizures far exceeds the largest previously documented seizure of Crystal Methamphetamine in Grey-Bruce counties.
4. On July 23 members of the Drug Enforcement Unit concluded a Fentanyl trafficking investigation with the execution of a search warrant at a downtown apartment. Upon entry, police took five Owen Sound residents into custody and seized more than $3,000 worth of highly toxic purple Fentanyl. Police also found Crystal Methamphetamine and Oxycodone as well as more than $1,000 in cash proceeds from the sale of Fentanyl, stolen property and a prohibited weapon. The quantity of Fentanyl seized represented up to 77 individual sales. Further investigation revealed that three of the occupants of the residence were wanted on outstanding arrest warrants issued by Owen Sound Police and the O.P.P. The target of the investigation, a 33-year-old Owen Sound man who was already on house- arrest based on convictions for previous trafficking offences, has been charged with numerous additional offences including possession for the purpose of trafficking.
5. In July, the Drug Enforcement Unit participated in a joint-forces investigation along with the West Grey Police Service, Hanover Police Service and the O.P.P. regarding area pick-up truck thefts. Two stolen trucks were recovered in the operation and charges were laid against two male residents of Bruce County.
6. In July the Drug Enforcement Unit also arrested two Owen Sound females who were known to be involved in the drug subculture based on outstanding arrest warrants. Both females were found in possession of small quantities of purple Fentanyl and were charged with simple possession.
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Report to the Board: Lost Hours and Training
From: Inspector J. Fluney
Date: Friday, September 13, 2019
Sick/STD time for June, July and August 2019 with a comparison from 2018.
SICK/STD WSIB Total Total Number of Number of Total Number of Total Number of Month/Year Fulltime Shifts Number Shifts Number Members Members (complete of Hours (complete of Hours and partial) and partial) June 2019 8 37 320* 1 2 24 June 2018 9 28 324 1 2 24
July 2019 7 45 384* 1 1 12 July 2018 6 11 114 0 0 0
August 2019 7 28 235* 0 0 0 August 2018 5 14 160 1 1 12 *Three members recovering from extended non work related injuries/illness accounted for the bulk of these hours
Three members are on long term disability from non work related injuries.
Training:
• Two members attended the Freedom of Information conference in Cobourg • One member attended the Major Case Management course at OPC • Four dispatchers took the APCO Fire Communicators course • Three new data clerks received in-service training • Three new switchboard operators received in-service training • Three members received ASIST training through the CMHA (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)
Report to the Board: Traffic Enforcement
From: Inspector J. Fluney
Date: Friday, September 13, 2019
June, July and August
Platoon #1 – 4 Traffic/Part time Officers
Highway Traffic Act: 312 Highway Traffic Act: 72 (includes CAIA) (includes CAIA) Compliance Reports: 62 Compliance Reports: 07 Recorded Cautions: 74 Recorded Cautions: 86 Liquor Licence Act: 39 Criminal Code/ CDSA: 12 Criminal Code/ CDSA: 407 Other POA/By-Law: Other POA/By-Law: 31 Foot Patrol (Downtown): 61 Foot Patrol: 290 Shifts Worked: 108
R.I.D.E.
There were a total of 60 on-duty R.I.D.E. checks in the months of June, July and August. Of the on-duty RIDE checks, Sgt. Sullivan’s platoon (# 1) conducted 10; A/Sgt. Holovaci’s platoon (# 2) conducted 19; Sgt. Baker’s platoon (# 3) conducted 8; and A/Sgt. Rawn’s platoon (# 4) conducted 23. There were two provincially funded RIDE programs. On August 31st the Owen Sound Police Service hosted a joint forces RIDE involving officers from the West Grey Police Service, the Hanover Police Service, Saugeen Shores Police Service, Grey County OPP and Bruce County OPP. 1150 drivers were checked with one person charged with Impaired.
The combined statistics for on duty RIDE were: On Duty R.I.D.E.
• 121 officers • 77 hours, • 3193 drivers checked • 9 HTA Charges/Cautions Twelve people were charged with Impaired/Over 80 during regular patrols.
Report to the Board: Board Bylaws
From: Director of Civilian Services – K. Fluney
Date: Wednesday, September 11, 2019
June, July and August 2019
TAXI June July August Total number of Taxi Driver’s Licences Issued/Renewals 4 5 6 Total number of Re-Issue Lost Taxi Driver Licences 0 0 0 Total number of Taxi Driver’s Licences Deferred/Denied 1 1 0 Total number of New/Taxi (transfer) Vehicle Licences Issued 1 2 2 Total number of Agent Transfers 0 0 0 Total number of New Agents Registered 0 0 0
All companies have complied with interim Safety Certifications.
ADULT ENTERTAINMENT June July August Total number of Adult Entertainment Licences Issued 1 4 3 Total number of Adult Entertainment Licences Denied 0 0 0 Total number of Adult Entertainment Owner Licences Renewed 0 0 0
ALARMS Invoices to be prepared and completed for Chief’s signature.
Report to the Board: Courts
From: Director of Civilian Services – K. Fluney
Date: Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Personnel: One person was on modified duties for the months of June, July and August and one person resigned in the month of June.
Operational: June Custodies Transported during the month: OPP - 34, OSPS – 61 TOTAL - 95 Video /Audio appearances: 84 Meals provided to custodies: 74 Special Constable Total Hours: 1029
July Custodies Transported during the month: OPP - 31, OSPS – 64 TOTAL - 95 Video /Audio appearances: 90 Meals provided to custodies: 97 Special Constable Total Hours: 1055.75
August Custodies Transported during the month: OPP - 50, OSPS – 39 TOTAL - 89 Video /Audio appearances: 123 Meals provided to custodies: 77 Special Constable Total Hours: 1008.50
Issues, Concerns & Comments: For the month of June there was a total of 9 hours of wait time, for the month of July 10 hours and for the month of August there was a total of 7 hours of wait time for the OPP Prisoner Transport Unit once they were notified that Owen Sound Courthouse prisoners were ready to be picked up.
Front Entrance Statistics: June • 19 knives identified and turned away (most of which were pocket knives) July • 26 knives identified and turned away (most of which were pocket knives) August • 23 knives identified and turned away (most of which were pocket knives)
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Report to the Board: Records
From: Director of Civilian Services – K. Fluney
Date: Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Local criminal record searches are being completed and sent back to the individuals within 2 to 3 weeks of submitting them.
There were approximately 670 people in June, 698 people in July and 772 people in August who attended the front counter of the police service.
The total number of bulk searches completed in June was approx. 3421. There was approx. 3408 in July and 3165 in August 2019.
Owen Sound Police Service
Director of Corporate Service’s Report
June, 2019
Public Report
Submitted by: S. Bell-Matheson
OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICE
Number of Events by Priority - June 2019
Event Priority 0 1 2 3 4 Total: Dispatch Group
DISP1 37 284 318 143 725 1,507 Total: 37 284 318 143 725 1,507
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Number of Events by Day of Week/Hour of Day - JUNE 2019
Create Day of Week WEDNESDA SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Name Y Total:
Create Hour 24 Time
6 5 5 6 4 4 11 41 1 12 8 6 3 4 2 10 45 2 4 3 4 3 4 3 7 28 3 5 4 6 3 2 7 8 35 4 5 3 1 5 5 5 7 31 5 3 2 3 1 3 7 5 24 6 3 5 2 6 2 4 4 26 7 5 4 6 11 3 4 4 37 8 9 14 19 9 7 12 15 85 9 6 9 7 9 11 15 7 64 10 9 10 10 17 10 14 12 82 11 14 12 17 14 10 13 9 89 12 8 14 15 15 9 16 11 88 13 15 26 14 11 10 10 8 94 14 8 8 7 12 14 11 15 75 15 16 10 11 10 10 16 12 85 16 11 5 13 7 9 17 7 69 17 8 7 6 16 12 10 16 75 18 13 11 11 8 14 10 15 82
19 13 12 4 6 10 6 17 68 20 8 10 17 7 11 16 17 86 21 8 6 7 8 11 11 11 62 22 13 11 5 10 8 13 10 70 23 6 8 7 12 5 6 22 66 OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICE
Number of Events by Day of Week/Hour of Day - JUNE 2019
Create Day of Week WEDNESDA SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Name Y Total:
Create Hour 24 Time
Total: 208 207 203 209 188 232 260 1,507 OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES
Demand Analysis - JUNE 2019
Agency: OWOWENS - OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES Priority: 0
A Event Type Code Event SubType Event Count g 1 SUICIDE IN PROGRESS 15 5 WEAPONS FIREARM - SUSPECT STILL IN AREA 3 3 ANIMAL NO DANGER (AT LARGE, BITE REPORT) 1 1 DISTURB FIGHT/BAR FIGHT 1 1 HEATED/VIOLENCE/WEAPON-IMMEDIATE DOMESTIC 1 1 RESPONSE PURSUIT FAIL TO STOP FOR POLICE 1 1 ROBBERY SUSPECT PRESENT OR MAY STILL BE IN AREA 1 1 THREATS BOMB THREAT 1 1
Total 24 OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES
Demand Analysis - JUNE 2019 OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES
Demand Analysis - JUNE 2019
Agency: OWOWENS - OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES Priority: 1
A Event Type Code Event SubType Event Count g 3 ALARM EXT-BUS-AUDIBLE 34 4 2 911CALL UNKNOWN TROUBLE - DISPATCH OFFICERS 29 9 HEATED/VIOLENCE/WEAPON-IMMEDIATE 1 DOMESTIC 19 RESPONSE 9 1 TRAFFIC TRAFFIC HAZARD 15 5 1 DOMESTIC SUSPECT AND VICTIM PRESENT 13 3 1 IMPAIRED IMPAIRED DRIVING 12 2 SUSPECT PRESENT/CAUSING PROBLEMS/IN 1 TTPA 12 CUSTODY 2 1 ASSAULT VIOLENCE/WEAPON-IMMEDIATE RESPONSE 11 1 1 DISTURB FIGHT/BAR FIGHT 11 1 HEATED/VIOLENCE/WEAPON-IMMEDIATE FAMDISP 8 8 RESPONSE MISSPERS UNKNOWN CIRCUMSTANCES 7 7 DANGER WIRES DOWN OR OTHER DANGERS 6 6 UNWANTED POTENTIAL FOR VIOLENCE EXISTS 6 6 ANIMAL DANGER TO PUBLIC 5 5 FAMDISP SUSPECT AND VICTIM PRESENT 5 5 FIRE ASSIST_FIRE 5 5 THEFT SUSPECT PRESENT OR MAY STILL BE IN AREA 5 5 B-E SUSP PRESENT OR MAY STILL BE IN AREA 4 4 COURTORD FAMILY COURT ORDER 4 4 MENTAL VIOLENT TENDANCIES 4 4 OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES
Demand Analysis - JUNE 2019
A Event Type Code Event SubType Event Count g MVC PERSONAL INJURY - TIER 4 4 911CALL NO ANSWER ON RINGBACK 3 3 911CALL CHILD DIALLED 911 2 2 DEATH n/a 2 2 INDECENT SUSPECT PRESENT OR MAY STILL BE IN AREA 2 2 WEAPONS SUSPECT PRESENT OR MAY STILL BE IN AREA 2 2 ALARM FIRE ALARM 1 1 ALARM HOLDUP - PANIC ALARM 1 1 ALARM INTRUSION - PANIC ALARM 1 1 ASSLTSEX ACTIVE ASSAULT- IMMEDIATE RESPONSE 1 1 FIRE STRUCTURE 1 1 NEIGH POTENTIAL VIOLENCE 1 1 ROBBERY REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 1 1 SUSPERS SUSPECT PRESENT OR MAY STILL BE IN AREA 1 1 THEFTMV SUSP PRESENT OR MAY STILL BE IN AREA 1 1 THEFTSH CAUSING PROBLEMS OR BEING PURSUED 1 1 THREATS FEAR FOR IMMEDIATE SAFETY 1 1 TRAFENF n/a 1 1 TRESPASS SUSPECT PRESENT OR MAY STILL BE IN AREA 1 1 TTPA INFORMATION OR TRESPASS NOTICE 1 1
Total 244 OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES
Demand Analysis - JUNE 2019 OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES
Demand Analysis - JUNE 2019
Agency: OWOWENS - OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES Priority: 2
A Event Type Code Event SubType Event Count g 5 SUSPERS SUSPECT PRESENT OR MAY STILL BE IN AREA 51 1 3 TRAFFIC NO HAZARD 35 5 3 MVC PROPERTY DAMAGE-POLICE TO ATTEND 34 4 3 WARRANTS ARREST, BENCH, SEARCH 31 1 3 ASSIST n/a 30 0 1 ASSIST n/a 18 8 1 PERSONWELFARE n/a 18 8 1 MENTAL NO HISTORY OF VIOLENCE 15 5 1 UNWANTED NO THREAT OF VIOLENCE 12 2 1 DISTURB NOISY PERSON/CROWD 11 1 ASSIST n/a 9 9 HARASS SUSPECT PRESENT OR MAY STILL BE IN AREA 9 9 TROUBYO YOUTHS STILL IN AREA 9 9 MISCH SUSPECT PRESENT OR MAY STILL BE IN AREA 8 8 ASSAULT REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 6 6 INSECURE NO BREAK AND ENTER 3 3 THEFTSH IN CUSTODY - NO PROBLEMS 3 3 ASSIST n/a 2 2 FRAUD SUSPECT PRESENT OR MAY STILL BE IN AREA 1 1 ROBBERY REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 1 1 OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES
Demand Analysis - JUNE 2019
A Event Type Code Event SubType Event Count g SUSVEH REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 1 1
Total 307 OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES
Demand Analysis - JUNE 2019 OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES
Demand Analysis - JUNE 2019
Agency: OWOWENS - OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES Priority: 3
A Event Type Code Event SubType Event Count g 2 LLA SUSPECT PRESENT OR MAY STILL BE IN AREA 29 9 1 MUNICIP SUSPECT PRESENT OR MAY STILL BE IN AREA 11 1 1 NOISE LOUD PARTY, LOUD MUSIC 10 0 MISSPERS HABITUAL RUNAWAY 9 9 B-E SUSPECT NOT PRESENT/REPORTED AFTER FACT 8 8 DRUGS SUSPECT PRESENT OR MAY STILL BE IN AREA 7 7 DOMESTIC REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 4 4 FAMDISP REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 4 4 PHONECAL HARASSING OR OBSCENE - NO SUSPECT 4 4 BRPROB SUSP PRESENT OR STILL IN AREA 3 3 MISPERLO RPTD MISSING LOCAL/OTHER JURISDICTION 3 3 BAIL BREACH UNDERTAKING/RECOG. ETC 2 2 LANDLORD BOTH PARTIES PRESENT - CALM/NO VIOLENCE 2 2 911CALL FAULTY TELEPHONE LINE 1 1 NEIGH BOTH PARTIES PRESENT - CALM/NO VIOLENCE 1 1 PROCHECK REQUEST FOR PROPERTY CHECK 1 1 TRAFCON n/a 1 1
Total 100 OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES
Demand Analysis - JUNE 2019 OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES
Demand Analysis - JUNE 2019
Agency: OWOWENS - OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES Priority: 4
A Event Type Code Event SubType Event Count g 193 1 TRAFENF n/a 9 3 123 1 COMMSERV FOOT PATROL 2 3 5 ASSIST ASSIST OTHER AGENCY OR PUBLIC 51 1 4 THEFT REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 42 2 4 INFORM POLICE INFORMATION ONLY 41 1 3 TTPA INFORMATION OR TRESPASS NOTICE 32 2 2 HARASS REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 29 9 2 PROPERTY FOUND - MAY REQUIRE POLICE TO PICKUP 25 5 2 COMMSERV COMMUNITY SERVICES 23 3 2 ESCORT COURT/PRISONER/TRAFFIC 20 0 2 NEIGH REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 20 0 1 RIDE n/a 18 8 1 MISCH REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 17 7 1 PREVBR STAND BY KEEP THE PEACE 16 6 1 ANIMAL NO DANGER (AT LARGE, BITE REPORT) 13 3 1 FRAUD REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 10 0 1 SUSPERS REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 10 0 OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES
Demand Analysis - JUNE 2019
A Event Type Code Event SubType Event Count g THREATS REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 9 9 ASSAULT SUSPECT NO LONGER AT SCENE 8 8 SUSVEH VEHICLE PRESENT OR MAY STILL BE IN AREA 8 8 BARCHECK ROUTINE WALK THROUGH 7 7 REPORTED AFTER THE FACT - NO SUSPECT THEFTSH 7 7 PRESENT 911CALL ACCIDENTAL DIAL 6 6 MVC REPORTED AFTER THE FACT & NON REPORTABLE 6 6 COUNTERF SUSPECT NOT PRESENT/REPORTED AFTER FACT 5 5 DRUGS REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 5 5 MUNICIP REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 4 4 OTHER INFORMATION 4 4 TROUBYO YOUTHS NO LONGER IN AREA 4 4 BRPROB SUSPECT NOT PRESENT/REPORTED AFTER FACT 3 3 PROPERTY LOST 3 3 ANIMAL BARKING DOG 2 2 LANDLORD REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 2 2 PHONECAL HARASSING OR OBSCENE - KNOWN SUSPECT 2 2 ABANDVEH NOT CAUSING A TRAFFIC HAZARD 1 1 ASSLTSEX HISTORICAL /REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 1 1 BAIL SUSPECT NOT PRESENT/REPORTED AFTER FACT 1 1
BRPROB COMPLIANCE CHECK 1 1 CHECKIN SIGNING/CHECKING IN 1 1 LLA REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 1 1 NOISE ONGOING PROBLEM 1 1 PROPDAM NON-CRIMINAL 1 1 OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES
Demand Analysis - JUNE 2019
A Event Type Code Event SubType Event Count g PUBMORAL INFORMATION 1 1 RECOVERD STOLEN FROM OTHER JURISDICTION 1 1 STRIKES INFORMATION 1 1 TESTPO INFORMATION 1 1
Total 780 OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES
Demand Analysis - JUNE 2019 Agency: OWEN SOUND POLICE SERIVCE
Event Count Monthly - JUNE 2019
Average Response Times from Call Entry to Scene Actual 2019 2018 Actual Call Priority June May % Change % Change YTD Change YTD YTD Change YTD
0 00:08:31 00:08:38 -00:00:07 -1.42 00:10:05 00:10:16 -00:00:11 -1.78
1 00:12:20 00:11:31 00:00:49 7.03 00:11:43 00:10:43 00:00:60 9.31
2 00:12:34 00:11:27 00:01:07 9.78 00:12:53 00:12:58 -00:00:05 -0.64
3 00:17:40 00:16:52 00:00:48 4.78 00:16:02 00:14:05 00:01:58 13.92
4 00:09:10 00:08:18 00:00:53 10.58 00:07:16 00:07:40 -00:00:24 -5.18
Average Response Times from Dispatch to Scene Actual 2019 2018 Actual Call Priority June May % Change % Change YTD Change YTD YTD Change YTD
0 00:04:50 00:07:14 -00:02:24 -33.15 00:06:05 00:06:57 -00:00:52 -12.52
1 00:05:30 00:06:12 -00:00:42 -11.35 00:05:40 00:05:46 -00:00:06 -1.76
2 00:06:13 00:06:11 00:00:02 0.52 00:06:01 00:06:41 -00:00:39 -9.85
3 00:06:44 00:07:49 -00:01:05 -13.8 00:06:38 00:06:42 -00:00:04 -1.07
4 00:03:34 00:03:55 -00:00:20 -8.73 00:03:08 00:03:37 -00:00:29 -13.55 OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICE
Event Count Monthly - JUNE 2019
Event Count Actual 2019 2018 Actual Call Priority June May % Change % Change YTD Change YTD YTD Change YTD
0 37 35 2 5.71 192 160 32 20
1 284 222 62 27.93 1,283 1,165 118 10.13
2 318 234 84 35.9 1,606 1,500 106 7.07
3 143 110 33 30 612 514 98 19.07
4 725 726 -1 -0.14 4,451 4,085 366 8.96 Event Count Monthly - JUNE 2019
June May 2019 2018 Agency: OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICE
Event Count Monthly - JUNE 2019
June Vs. May Response Times Comparisons
June June Dispatch to May May Call to Scene Scene Call to Scene Dispatch to Scene Event Count Monthly - JUNE 2019
2019 Vs. 2018 Response Times Comparisons
2019 2018 2019 Dispatch to 2018 Dispatch to Call to Scene Scene Call to Scene Scene
Owen Sound Police Service
Director of Corporate Service’s Report
July, 2019
Public Report
Submitted by: S. Bell-Matheson
OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICE
Number of Events by Dispatch Group/Priority-JULY 2019
Event Priority 0 1 2 3 4 Total: Dispatch Group
DISP1 34 248 354 128 763 1,527 Total: 34 248 354 128 763 1,527 OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICE
Number of Events by Day of Week/Hour of Day - JULY 2019
Create Day of Week WEDNESDA SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Name Y Total:
Create Hour 24 Time
11 8 7 9 5 3 5 48 1 10 5 5 5 9 4 14 52 2 7 5 6 7 6 1 8 40 3 3 5 3 1 4 5 4 25 4 4 2 3 4 6 4 5 28 5 3 11 3 5 2 8 2 34 6 1 5 6 3 4 3 22 7 5 8 5 4 7 3 7 39 8 4 20 12 13 9 10 8 76 9 7 13 17 18 19 12 11 97 10 2 15 8 14 8 14 11 72 11 8 20 19 14 8 12 10 91 12 5 15 18 25 7 11 9 90 13 11 15 15 20 9 5 7 82 14 2 11 13 17 14 17 8 82 15 8 14 13 13 6 12 10 76 16 10 11 20 16 12 10 9 88 17 8 12 17 11 14 14 8 84 18 10 9 10 11 6 3 10 59
19 5 11 11 13 9 8 11 68 20 7 19 10 5 11 12 14 78 21 11 14 15 17 12 8 8 85 22 11 15 10 13 4 7 5 65 23 6 6 5 3 7 8 11 46 OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICE
Number of Events by Day of Week/Hour of Day - JULY 2019
Create Day of Week WEDNESDA SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Name Y Total:
Create Hour 24 Time
Total: 159 269 251 261 198 191 198 1,527 OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES Demand Analysis - July 2019
Agency: OWOWENS - OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES Priority: 0
A Event Type Code Event SubType Event Count g 2 SUICIDE IN PROGRESS 23 3 ROBBERY SUSPECT PRESENT OR MAY STILL BE IN AREA 2 2 DISTURB FIGHT/BAR FIGHT 1 1 LLA SUSPECT PRESENT OR MAY STILL BE IN AREA 1 1 MENTAL VIOLENT TENDANCIES 1 1 MVC PROPERTY DAMAGE-POLICE TO ATTEND 1 1
Total 29 OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES Demand Analysis - July 2019 OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES Demand Analysis - July 2019
Agency: OWOWENS - OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES Priority: 1
A Event Type Code Event SubType Event Count g 2 ALARM EXT-BUS-AUDIBLE 23 3 HEATED/VIOLENCE/WEAPON-IMMEDIATE 2 DOMESTIC 21 RESPONSE 1 1 911CALL UNKNOWN TROUBLE - DISPATCH OFFICERS 16 6 1 DISTURB FIGHT/BAR FIGHT 12 2 1 TRAFFIC TRAFFIC HAZARD 12 2 1 IMPAIRED IMPAIRED DRIVING 10 0 SUSPECT PRESENT/CAUSING PROBLEMS/IN 1 TTPA 10 CUSTODY 0 DANGER WIRES DOWN OR OTHER DANGERS 9 9 DOMESTIC SUSPECT AND VICTIM PRESENT 8 8 UNWANTED POTENTIAL FOR VIOLENCE EXISTS 8 8 MVC PERSONAL INJURY - TIER 7 7 MENTAL VIOLENT TENDANCIES 6 6 MISSPERS UNKNOWN CIRCUMSTANCES 6 6 FAMDISP SUSPECT AND VICTIM PRESENT 5 5 THEFT SUSPECT PRESENT OR MAY STILL BE IN AREA 5 5 THREATS FEAR FOR IMMEDIATE SAFETY 5 5 ASSAULT VIOLENCE/WEAPON-IMMEDIATE RESPONSE 4 4 911CALL NO ANSWER ON RINGBACK 3 3 ALARM INTRUSION - PANIC ALARM 3 3 HEATED/VIOLENCE/WEAPON-IMMEDIATE FAMDISP 3 3 RESPONSE 911CALL CHILD DIALLED 911 2 2 COURTORD FAMILY COURT ORDER 2 2 OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES Demand Analysis - July 2019
A Event Type Code Event SubType Event Count g DEATH n/a 2 2 INDECENT SUSPECT PRESENT OR MAY STILL BE IN AREA 2 2 MVC PROPERTY DAMAGE-POLICE TO ATTEND 2 2 SUSPERS SUSPECT PRESENT OR MAY STILL BE IN AREA 2 2 THEFTSH CAUSING PROBLEMS OR BEING PURSUED 2 2 ANIMAL DANGER TO PUBLIC 1 1 ASSLTSEX ACTIVE ASSAULT- IMMEDIATE RESPONSE 1 1 B-E SUSP PRESENT OR MAY STILL BE IN AREA 1 1 FIRE ASSIST_FIRE 1 1 IMPAIRED DRIVE OVER 80 MGS 1 1 NEIGH POTENTIAL VIOLENCE 1 1 SUSPERS REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 1 1 THEFTMV SUSP PRESENT OR MAY STILL BE IN AREA 1 1 TRESPASS SUSPECT PRESENT OR MAY STILL BE IN AREA 1 1 WEAPONS SUSPECT PRESENT OR MAY STILL BE IN AREA 1 1
Total 200 OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES Demand Analysis - July 2019 OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES Demand Analysis - July 2019
Agency: OWOWENS - OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES Priority: 2
A Event Type Code Event SubType Event Count g 4 SUSPERS SUSPECT PRESENT OR MAY STILL BE IN AREA 45 5 2 TRAFFIC NO HAZARD 28 8 2 WARRANTS ARREST, BENCH, SEARCH 28 8 2 ASSIST n/a 24 4 2 MENTAL NO HISTORY OF VIOLENCE 20 0 2 MVC PROPERTY DAMAGE-POLICE TO ATTEND 20 0 1 ASSIST n/a 19 9 1 PERSONWELFARE n/a 15 5 1 UNWANTED NO THREAT OF VIOLENCE 14 4 1 ASSAULT REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 10 0 DISTURB NOISY PERSON/CROWD 9 9 HARASS SUSPECT PRESENT OR MAY STILL BE IN AREA 9 9 TROUBYO YOUTHS STILL IN AREA 7 7 ASSIST n/a 6 6 SUSVEH REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 4 4 INSECURE NO BREAK AND ENTER 3 3 THEFTSH IN CUSTODY - NO PROBLEMS 3 3 ASSIST n/a 2 2 COUNTERF SUSPECT PRESENT OR MAY STILL BE IN AREA 2 2 MISCH SUSPECT PRESENT OR MAY STILL BE IN AREA 2 2
FRAUD SUSPECT PRESENT OR MAY STILL BE IN AREA 1 1 OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES Demand Analysis - July 2019
A Event Type Code Event SubType Event Count g WEAPONS REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 1 1
Total 272 OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES Demand Analysis - July 2019 OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES Demand Analysis - July 2019
Agency: OWOWENS - OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES Priority: 3
A Event Type Code Event SubType Event Count g 2 LLA SUSPECT PRESENT OR MAY STILL BE IN AREA 22 2 2 NOISE LOUD PARTY, LOUD MUSIC 22 2 1 MUNICIP SUSPECT PRESENT OR MAY STILL BE IN AREA 11 1 1 NEIGH BOTH PARTIES PRESENT - CALM/NO VIOLENCE 11 1 B-E SUSPECT NOT PRESENT/REPORTED AFTER FACT 8 8 DRUGS SUSPECT PRESENT OR MAY STILL BE IN AREA 7 7 DOMESTIC REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 5 5 FAMDISP REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 4 4 MISSPERS HABITUAL RUNAWAY 3 3 PHONECAL HARASSING OR OBSCENE - NO SUSPECT 3 3
BRPROB SUSP PRESENT OR STILL IN AREA 2 2 INDECENT REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 2 2 PROCHECK REQUEST FOR PROPERTY CHECK 2 2 911CALL FAULTY TELEPHONE LINE 1 1 ALARM VEHICLE ALARM 1 1 LANDLORD BOTH PARTIES PRESENT - CALM/NO VIOLENCE 1 1 TRAFCON n/a 1 1
Total 106 OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES Demand Analysis - July 2019 OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES Demand Analysis - July 2019
Agency: OWOWENS - OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES Priority: 4
A Event Type Code Event SubType Event Count g 199 1 TRAFENF n/a 9 9 139 1 COMMSERV FOOT PATROL 3 9 7 ASSIST ASSIST OTHER AGENCY OR PUBLIC 76 6 6 THEFT REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 63 3 4 INFORM POLICE INFORMATION ONLY 47 7 2 PROPERTY FOUND - MAY REQUIRE POLICE TO PICKUP 28 8 2 TTPA INFORMATION OR TRESPASS NOTICE 28 8 2 RIDE n/a 24 4 1 HARASS REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 19 9 1 NEIGH REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 18 8 1 MISCH REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 17 7 1 ANIMAL NO DANGER (AT LARGE, BITE REPORT) 16 6 1 THREATS REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 16 6 1 PREVBR STAND BY KEEP THE PEACE 15 5 1 ESCORT COURT/PRISONER/TRAFFIC 14 4 1 COMMSERV COMMUNITY SERVICES 13 3 1 FRAUD REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 12 2 1 SUSVEH VEHICLE PRESENT OR MAY STILL BE IN AREA 12 2 OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES Demand Analysis - July 2019
A Event Type Code Event SubType Event Count g ASSAULT SUSPECT NO LONGER AT SCENE 9 9 SUSPERS REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 9 9 REPORTED AFTER THE FACT - NO SUSPECT THEFTSH 9 9 PRESENT BARCHECK ROUTINE WALK THROUGH 8 8 BRPROB COMPLIANCE CHECK 7 7 DRUGS REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 7 7 MUNICIP REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 6 6 MVC REPORTED AFTER THE FACT & NON REPORTABLE 6 6 NOISE ONGOING PROBLEM 6 6 911CALL ACCIDENTAL DIAL 5 5 PROPERTY LOST 5 5 BRPROB SUSPECT NOT PRESENT/REPORTED AFTER FACT 4 4 LANDLORD REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 4 4 PROPDAM NON-CRIMINAL 4 4 TESTPO INFORMATION 4 4 ANIMAL BARKING DOG 3 3 ASSLTSEX HISTORICAL /REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 3 3 ABANDVEH NOT CAUSING A TRAFFIC HAZARD 2 2 OTHER INFORMATION 2 2 THEFTMV REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 2 2 TROUBYO YOUTHS NO LONGER IN AREA 2 2
TS n/a 2 2 LLA REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 1 1 STRIKES INFORMATION 1 1
Total 867 OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES Demand Analysis - July 2019 Agency: OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICE
Event Count Monthly - JULY 2019
Average Response Times from Call Entry to Scene Actual 2019 2018 Actual Call Priority July June % Change % Change YTD Change YTD YTD Change YTD
0 00:14:22 00:10:34 00:03:48 35.91 00:10:40 00:10:08 00:00:32 5.3
1 00:13:23 00:11:08 00:02:15 20.18 00:11:59 00:10:51 00:01:08 10.43
2 00:15:02 00:14:43 00:00:19 2.16 00:13:15 00:12:56 00:00:19 2.44
3 00:17:55 00:13:01 00:04:55 37.78 00:16:20 00:14:53 00:01:26 9.63
4 00:10:56 00:08:14 00:02:42 32.77 00:07:44 00:07:55 -00:00:11 -2.39
Average Response Times from Dispatch to Scene Actual 2019 2018 Actual Call Priority July June % Change % Change YTD Change YTD YTD Change YTD
0 00:09:01 00:06:14 00:02:47 44.8 00:06:30 00:06:53 -00:00:22 -5.36
1 00:06:15 00:06:01 00:00:14 3.87 00:05:45 00:05:47 -00:00:01 -0.39
2 00:06:05 00:07:09 -00:01:03 -14.79 00:06:02 00:06:46 -00:00:44 -10.73
3 00:07:08 00:06:19 00:00:48 12.75 00:06:42 00:06:51 -00:00:09 -2.1
4 00:03:51 00:03:45 00:00:06 2.84 00:03:14 00:03:44 -00:00:30 -13.52 OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICE
Event Count Monthly - JULY 2019
Event Count Actual 2019 2018 Actual Call Priority July June % Change % Change YTD Change YTD YTD Change YTD
0 34 24 10 41.67 226 189 37 19.58
1 248 244 4 1.64 1,531 1,365 166 12.16
2 354 307 47 15.31 1,960 1,772 188 10.61
3 128 100 28 28 740 620 120 19.35
4 763 780 -17 -2.18 5,214 4,952 262 5.29 Event Count Monthly
July June 2019 2018 OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICE
Event Count Monthly - JULY 2019
July Vs. June Response Times Comparisons
July July Dispatch to June June Call to Scene Scene Call to Scene Dispatch to Scene
2019 Vs. 2018 Response Times Comparisons
2019 2018 2019 Dispatch to 2018 Dispatch to Call to Scene Scene Call to Scene Scene
Owen Sound Police Service
Director of Corporate Service’s Report
August, 2019
Public Report
Submitted by: S. Bell-Matheson
OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICE
Number of Events by Priority - AUGUST 2019
Event Priority 0 1 2 3 4 Total: Dispatch Group
DISP1 49 279 335 93 842 1,598 Total: 49 279 335 93 842 1,598 OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICE
Number of Events by Day of Week/Hour of Day - AUGUST 2019
Create Day of SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Week Name Total: Create Hour 24 Time 4 3 3 2 13 9 13 47 1 7 5 6 4 2 9 14 47 2 5 2 5 6 5 11 11 45 3 2 5 4 4 5 5 6 31 4 5 6 6 4 4 9 5 39 5 5 2 3 1 3 2 4 20 6 2 1 2 2 5 5 2 19 7 5 6 5 5 5 9 10 45 8 4 14 9 18 8 15 6 74 9 1 12 13 9 15 13 13 76 10 12 12 10 17 20 13 12 96 11 6 13 14 14 16 18 17 98
12 8 13 9 15 12 21 15 93 13 7 11 12 15 15 16 13 89 14 12 14 8 10 23 17 11 95 15 13 13 12 17 13 15 12 95 16 6 6 12 11 12 14 18 79 17 12 13 10 4 17 12 9 77 18 11 5 13 11 14 11 13 78 19 12 11 8 10 9 13 16 79 20 10 9 10 8 12 17 16 82 21 11 11 13 5 10 13 18 81 22 4 9 11 10 12 8 10 64 23 7 7 7 4 6 12 6 49 Total: 171 203 205 206 256 287 270 1,598 OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICE
Number of Events by Day of Week/Hour of Day - AUGUST 2019 OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES Demand Analysis - August 2019
Agency: OWOWENS - OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES Priority: 0
A Event Type Code Event SubType Event Count g 1 SUICIDE IN PROGRESS 18 8 ASSIST ASSIST OTHER AGENCY OR PUBLIC 2 2 MENTAL VIOLENT TENDANCIES 1 1 MISSPERS UNKNOWN CIRCUMSTANCES 1 1 THEFT SUSPECT PRESENT OR MAY STILL BE IN AREA 1 1 THREATS BOMB THREAT 1 1 WEAPONS FIREARM - SUSPECT STILL IN AREA 1 1
Total 25 OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES Demand Analysis - August 2019 OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES Demand Analysis - August 2019
Agency: OWOWENS - OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES Priority: 1
A Event Type Code Event SubType Event Count g 2 911CALL UNKNOWN TROUBLE - DISPATCH OFFICERS 28 8 2 ALARM EXT-BUS-AUDIBLE 24 4 2 IMPAIRED IMPAIRED DRIVING 21 1 HEATED/VIOLENCE/WEAPON-IMMEDIATE 1 DOMESTIC 19 RESPONSE 9 1 DISTURB FIGHT/BAR FIGHT 13 3 1 TRAFFIC TRAFFIC HAZARD 13 3 THEFT SUSPECT PRESENT OR MAY STILL BE IN AREA 9 9 DOMESTIC SUSPECT AND VICTIM PRESENT 8 8 MENTAL VIOLENT TENDANCIES 8 8 HEATED/VIOLENCE/WEAPON-IMMEDIATE FAMDISP 7 7 RESPONSE THEFTSH CAUSING PROBLEMS OR BEING PURSUED 6 6 UNWANTED POTENTIAL FOR VIOLENCE EXISTS 6 6 ASSAULT VIOLENCE/WEAPON-IMMEDIATE RESPONSE 5 5 THREATS FEAR FOR IMMEDIATE SAFETY 5 5 SUSPECT PRESENT/CAUSING PROBLEMS/IN TTPA 5 5 CUSTODY WEAPONS SUSPECT PRESENT OR MAY STILL BE IN AREA 5 5 911CALL NO ANSWER ON RINGBACK 4 4
COURTORD FAMILY COURT ORDER 4 4 DANGER WIRES DOWN OR OTHER DANGERS 4 4 MVC PERSONAL INJURY - TIER 4 4 ALARM INTRUSION - PANIC ALARM 3 3 DEATH n/a 3 3 OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES Demand Analysis - August 2019
A Event Type Code Event SubType Event Count g FAMDISP SUSPECT AND VICTIM PRESENT 3 3 MVC PROPERTY DAMAGE-POLICE TO ATTEND 3 3 SUSPERS SUSPECT PRESENT OR MAY STILL BE IN AREA 3 3 911CALL CHILD DIALLED 911 2 2 COURTORD ALL ORDERS EXCEPT FAMILY COURT 2 2 STRIKES POTENTIAL VIOLENCE 2 2 TRESPASS SUSPECT PRESENT OR MAY STILL BE IN AREA 2 2 ALARM HOLDUP - PANIC ALARM 1 1 ANIMAL DANGER TO PUBLIC 1 1 B-E SUSP PRESENT OR MAY STILL BE IN AREA 1 1 FIRE ASSIST_FIRE 1 1 FIRE STRUCTURE 1 1 INSECURE NO BREAK AND ENTER 1 1 LLA SUSPECT PRESENT OR MAY STILL BE IN AREA 1 1 MISSPERS UNKNOWN CIRCUMSTANCES 1 1 TRAFFIC NO HAZARD 1 1
Total 230 OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES Demand Analysis - August 2019 OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES Demand Analysis - August 2019
Agency: OWOWENS - OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES Priority: 2
A Event Type Code Event SubType Event Count g 4 SUSPERS SUSPECT PRESENT OR MAY STILL BE IN AREA 45 5 4 TRAFFIC NO HAZARD 45 5 3 WARRANTS ARREST, BENCH, SEARCH 33 3 2 UNWANTED NO THREAT OF VIOLENCE 27 7 2 ASSIST n/a 26 6 2 PERSONWELFARE n/a 22 2 2 ASSIST n/a 21 1 2 MVC PROPERTY DAMAGE-POLICE TO ATTEND 20 0 1 DISTURB NOISY PERSON/CROWD 17 7 1 ASSAULT REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 12 2 1 MENTAL NO HISTORY OF VIOLENCE 12 2 MISCH SUSPECT PRESENT OR MAY STILL BE IN AREA 7 7 TROUBYO YOUTHS STILL IN AREA 6 6 ASSIST n/a 5 5 HARASS SUSPECT PRESENT OR MAY STILL BE IN AREA 5 5 ASSIST n/a 4 4
FRAUD SUSPECT PRESENT OR MAY STILL BE IN AREA 4 4 INSECURE NO BREAK AND ENTER 2 2 WEAPONS REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 2 2 FOUNPERS CHILD OR SENILE/DISORIENTED ADULT 1 1 ROBBERY REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 1 1 OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES Demand Analysis - August 2019
A Event Type Code Event SubType Event Count g SUSVEH REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 1 1 THEFTSH IN CUSTODY - NO PROBLEMS 1 1
Total 319 OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES Demand Analysis - August 2019 OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES Demand Analysis - August 2019
Agency: OWOWENS - OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES Priority: 3
A Event Type Code Event SubType Event Count g 2 LLA SUSPECT PRESENT OR MAY STILL BE IN AREA 29 9 2 NOISE LOUD PARTY, LOUD MUSIC 21 1 1 B-E SUSPECT NOT PRESENT/REPORTED AFTER FACT 16 6 MUNICIP SUSPECT PRESENT OR MAY STILL BE IN AREA 9 9 DOMESTIC REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 8 8 BRPROB SUSP PRESENT OR STILL IN AREA 7 7 FAMDISP REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 5 5 DRUGS SUSPECT PRESENT OR MAY STILL BE IN AREA 4 4 LANDLORD BOTH PARTIES PRESENT - CALM/NO VIOLENCE 4 4 TRAFCON n/a 4 4 BAIL BREACH UNDERTAKING/RECOG. ETC 3 3 NEIGH BOTH PARTIES PRESENT - CALM/NO VIOLENCE 3 3 ALARM VEHICLE ALARM 2 2 MISPERLO RPTD MISSING LOCAL/OTHER JURISDICTION 2 2 MISSPERS HABITUAL RUNAWAY 2 2 PHONECAL HARASSING OR OBSCENE - NO SUSPECT 2 2 911CALL FAULTY TELEPHONE LINE 1 1 BAIL n/a 1 1 TRESPASS REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 1 1
Total 124 OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES Demand Analysis - August 2019 OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES Demand Analysis - August 2019
Agency: OWOWENS - OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES Priority: 4
A Event Type Code Event SubType Event Count g 179 1 TRAFENF n/a 7 9 114 1 COMMSERV FOOT PATROL 1 4 5 ASSIST ASSIST OTHER AGENCY OR PUBLIC 54 4 3 THEFT REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 38 8 3 INFORM POLICE INFORMATION ONLY 37 7 2 TTPA INFORMATION OR TRESPASS NOTICE 26 6 2 PREVBR STAND BY KEEP THE PEACE 25 5 2 ESCORT COURT/PRISONER/TRAFFIC 23 3 2 PROPERTY FOUND - MAY REQUIRE POLICE TO PICKUP 23 3 2 MISCH REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 21 1 1 THREATS REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 19 9 1 HARASS REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 18 8 1 RIDE n/a 18 8 1 COMMSERV COMMUNITY SERVICES 17 7 1 ANIMAL NO DANGER (AT LARGE, BITE REPORT) 15 5 1 SUSVEH VEHICLE PRESENT OR MAY STILL BE IN AREA 15 5 1 FRAUD REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 10 0 1 NEIGH REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 10 0 OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES Demand Analysis - August 2019
A Event Type Code Event SubType Event Count g DRUGS REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 9 9 PROPERTY LOST 9 9 BARCHECK ROUTINE WALK THROUGH 8 8 SUSPERS REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 8 8 911CALL ACCIDENTAL DIAL 7 7 BRPROB SUSPECT NOT PRESENT/REPORTED AFTER FACT 7 7 LANDLORD REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 7 7 MVC REPORTED AFTER THE FACT & NON REPORTABLE 7 7 NOISE ONGOING PROBLEM 7 7 ASSAULT SUSPECT NO LONGER AT SCENE 6 6 STRIKES INFORMATION 6 6 REPORTED AFTER THE FACT - NO SUSPECT THEFTSH 6 6 PRESENT ANIMAL BARKING DOG 4 4 BRPROB COMPLIANCE CHECK 4 4 LLA REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 4 4 MUNICIP REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 4 4 PROPDAM NON-CRIMINAL 4 4 PHONECAL HARASSING OR OBSCENE - KNOWN SUSPECT 3 3 THEFTMV REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 2 2 TROUBYO YOUTHS NO LONGER IN AREA 2 2 ASSLTSEX HISTORICAL /REPORTED AFTER THE FACT 1 1
BAIL COMPLIANCE CHECK OIC/RECOG 1 1 PERSONSTOP n/a 1 1
Total 779 OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICES Demand Analysis - August 2019 OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICE
Event Count Monthly-AUGUST 2019
Average Response Times from Call Entry to Scene Actual 2019 2018 Actual Call Priority August July % Change % Change YTD Change YTD YTD Change YTD
0 00:11:37 00:09:22 00:02:15 24.05 00:10:50 00:10:43 00:00:07 1.13
1 00:12:51 00:11:38 00:01:13 10.47 00:12:07 00:10:54 00:01:14 11.27
2 00:13:60 00:12:50 00:01:10 9.13 00:13:22 00:13:08 00:00:14 1.78
3 00:14:49 00:18:59 -00:04:10 -21.98 00:16:10 00:14:53 00:01:17 8.66
4 00:08:18 00:09:12 -00:00:54 -9.73 00:07:48 00:08:01 -00:00:13 -2.7
Average Response Times from Dispatch to Scene Actual 2019 2018 Actual Call Priority August July % Change % Change YTD Change YTD YTD Change YTD
0 00:07:23 00:06:26 00:00:57 14.81 00:06:40 00:07:08 -00:00:28 -6.65
1 00:06:30 00:05:52 00:00:37 10.63 00:05:52 00:05:48 00:00:04 1.26
2 00:06:48 00:07:13 -00:00:25 -5.77 00:06:09 00:06:49 -00:00:40 -9.72
3 00:07:26 00:07:35 -00:00:08 -1.86 00:06:47 00:06:54 -00:00:07 -1.58
4 00:03:45 00:04:19 -00:00:34 -13.04 00:03:18 00:03:49 -00:00:31 -13.48 OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICE
Event Count Monthly - AUGUST 2019
Event Count Actual 2019 2018 Actual Call Priority August July % Change % Change YTD Change YTD YTD Change YTD
0 49 29 20 68.97 275 214 61 28.5
1 279 200 79 39.5 1,810 1,595 215 13.48
2 335 272 63 23.16 2,295 2,091 204 9.76
3 93 106 -13 -12.26 833 744 89 11.96
4 842 867 -25 -2.88 6,056 5,731 325 5.67 OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICE
Event Count Monthly - AUGUST 2019
August July 2019 2018 OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICE
Event Count Monthly - JUNE 2019
August Vs. July Response Times Comparisons
August August Dispatch to July July Call to Scene Scene Call to Scene Dispatch to Scene
2019 Vs. 2018 Response Times Comparisons
2019 2018 2019 Dispatch to 2018 Dispatch to Call to Scene Scene Call to Scene Scene
Report to the Board: Information Technology
From: Director of Information Technology Services – C. Hill
Date: Wednesday, September 11, 2019
June and July • Dispatch Contract reviews • Grey County Police and Fire radio system discussions with Fire Chief’s, consultant and County staff (3 meetings) • NG911 meeting and purchase order for NG911 middleware (primary site) for voice trials • On-going work for Saugeen Shores Police Station, Walkerton Courthouse as well as possible South Bruce Peninsula expansion • On-going migration to Windows 10 and Server 2019 work – all workstations at OSPS as well as under contract/billable hours for WGPS and SSPS • Major upgrade to our Niche records management system for OSPS, WGPS and SSPS • Programming of radios with SSPS for joint investigative capabilities • 48 audio video requests involving visiting businesses or downloading video from the breath room for court purposes
August • External work for Saugeen Shores Police Service on-going for new police station with September 30 move in date. Entirely new infrastructure with migration of existing data • Configuration for new Inspector • External work for Shelburne Police Service with on-going security audit provided by OSPS IT • 20 video requests during the month of August • On-going NG911 install with vendors. NG911 Middleware systems installed to connect to upcoming phone system
Report to the Board: Crime Severity Index and Police Reported Crime Statistics in Canada
From: Chief C. Ambrose
Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2019
On July 22 2019, Statistics Canada released the 2018 Police-reported Crime Statistics in Canada report. This report provides numeric comparators that are calculated based on weighted reporting of criminal incidents within jurisdictions in Canada.
Since 1962, Statistics Canada has collected information on all criminal incidents reported by Canadian police services through its annual Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Survey. The UCR information provided allows for comparisons on police-reported crime across geographies and over time. Crime counts are based on the most serious violation in a criminal incident (primary UCR code). The report provides an analysis of the key statistical trends reported by police in 2018, focusing on increases in police-reported sexual assault, legislative and reporting changes regarding cannabis and other drug offences, stability in the rate of violent offences specific to firearms, and increases in the rates of shoplifting and fraud.
There were several significant events that occurred in Canada in 2018 that provide context to national statistics for that year. The discovery of serial homicide victims in Toronto, a van attack in North York that resulted in 10 homicide victims and 13 victims of attempted homicide, a shooting in Toronto leaving 2 homicide victims and 13 victims of attempted homicide as well as the Humboldt Broncos bus crash that left 16 people killed and 13 injured all impacted the crime statistics at the local, provincial and national levels.
Changes in reporting standards for the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Survey in 2018 also need to be considered when examining trends for that year. In 2017, Statistics Canada, in collaboration with police services, amended the definition of “founded” criminal incidents in the UCR. The new definition, which represents a commitment to a victim-centred approach for crime, includes incidents where there is no credible evidence to confirm that an incident did not take place and those based on third- party reports. The changes also provided new scoring options for police to explain why an incident was not cleared (meaning solved) (Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics 2018). The new standards came into effect January 1, 2018. When they were developed, it was acknowledged—and Page 1 of 5 communicated to the policing community and the public—that the changes would have an impact on both clearance rates and on the number of criminal incidents reported to Statistics Canada.
In addition to changes in police reporting practices, there were two significant legislative changes in 2018, including the legalization of cannabis under Bill C-45, the Cannabis Act, which came into force in October 2018, and Bill C-46, “An Act to amend the Criminal Code (offences relating to conveyances) and to make consequential amendments to other Acts,” which came into force in two parts in June 2018 and December 2018.
Highlights from the report:
• Police-reported crime in Canada, as measured by the Crime Severity Index (CSI), increased for the fourth consecutive year in 2018. The CSI increased 2% from 73.6 in 2017 to 75.0 in 2018, but the index was 17% lower in 2018 than a decade earlier in 2008. The CSI measures the volume and severity of police-reported crime in Canada, and it has a base index value of 100 for 2006.
• The change in the CSI in 2018 was the result of increases in police-reported rates of numerous offences, most notably fraud (+13%), sexual assault (level 1) (+15%), as well as shoplifting of $5,000 or under (+14%), and theft over $5,000 (+15%). A 1% decline in the rate of breaking and entering, among other offences, mitigated the impact of these increases on the CSI.
• There were over 2 million police-reported Criminal Code incidents (excluding traffic) reported by police in 2018, almost 69,800 more incidents than in 2017. At 5,488 incidents per 100,000 population, the police-reported crime rate—which measures the volume of crime—increased 2% in 2018. This rate was 17% lower than a decade earlier in 2008.
• In 2018, the overall volume and severity of violent crime, as measured by the Violent Crime Severity Index (VCSI), was 82.4, a 1% increase over 2017, but 13% lower than in 2008. The VCSI fell every year between 2007 and 2014, before increasing for four consecutive years. Most of the increase in the VCSI in 2018 was the result of increases in the rate of police-reported sexual assault (level 1) (+15%), followed by increases in extortion (+44%). The police reported violent crime rate, which measures the volume of violent police-reported crime, increased 3% to 1,143 incidents per 100,000 population.
• The overall volume and severity of non-violent crime—as measured by the Non-violent CSI (NVCSI)—increased 2% in 2018, but was 19% lower than in 2008. The primary offences contributing to the increase were fraud, shoplifting of $5,000 or under, and theft over $5,000. These were partially offset by a decline in breaking and entering.
• After notable increases in property offences in 2015, followed by relative stability in 2016, the rate of property crime has risen more slowly each of the following two years, including an increase of 2% between 2017 and 2018. Property offences with notable rate increases in 2018 were theft over $5,000 (+15%), shoplifting of $5,000 or under (+14%) and fraud (+13%). Their overall impact on the rate of property crime, however, was offset by a 3% decline in mischief and a 1% decline in breaking and entering.
• The rate of fraud (including identity theft and identity fraud) continued to increase for the seventh year in a row, with a 12% increase between 2017 and 2018, marking a 46% increase over the rate reported a decade earlier in 2008.
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• Police reported just under 125,000 incidents of shoplifting of $5,000 or under, a rate of 337 incidents per 100,000 population, marking an increase of 14% over 2017. The rate of shoplifting of $5,000 or under increased 42% between 2008 and 2018, while other theft of $5,000 or under decreased 23% over that same period.
• The rate of police-reported impaired driving (alcohol- or drug-impaired) remained stable in 2018 at 190 incidents per 100,000 population. This overall stability, however, was the result of an increase in drug-impaired driving (+25%) and a decrease in alcohol-impaired driving (-1%).
Owen Sound Data
Total of all Violations Statistics 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2018 ONT Actual 1343 1492 1564 1865 2032 617,520 Incidents Rate / 100,000 6,154.34 6,897.19 7,122.36 8,540.16 9,220.02 4,311.46 population Percentage -7.15% 12.07% 3.26% 19.91% 7.96% 6.36% change in rate Total Cleared 697 859 798 958 1187 260,026 Cleared by 418 518 506 555 747 197,118 Charge Cleared Other 279 341 292 403 440 62,908 Total Persons 418 507 522 567 755 183,751 Charged Rate persons 2,159.76 2,646.55 2,686.01 2,935.39 3,876.37 1,467.47 charged / 100,000 Rate adult 1,932.66 2,525.65 2,462.89 2,806.63 3,742.00 1,485.20 charged /100,000 Rate Youth 5,324.07 4,422.60 5,948.55 4,851.97 5,926.54 1,251.11 charged/ 100,000
As you can see from the information provided above, Owen Sound has experienced an annual increase in total violations year over year. Also the number of actual incidents and charges laid is well over double the provincial rate when compared by population. The number of people charged and the associated clearance rates continue to increase and are all well over double the provincial average, demonstrating the success Owen Sound officers have at identifying and charging suspects. Laying charges and clearing incidents requires more officer time to complete arrests and court documents.
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Total Violent Criminal Code Violations Statistics 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2018 ONT Actual 273 330 320 423 502 128.713 Incidents Rate/ 100,000 1,251.03 1,525.52 1,457.26 1,936.99 2,277.78 898.66 population Percentage -4.10% 21.94% -4.47% 32.92% 17.59% 5.23% change in rate Total Cleared 234 296 254 349 383 86,410 Cleared by 129 149 127 161 191 63,872 Charge Cleared Other 105 147 127 188 192 22,538 Total Persons 106 130 114 140 181 56,462 Charged Rate Persons 547.69 678.60 586.60 724.79 929.30 450.92 charged / 100,000 Rate Adult 542.70 674.62 577.24 679.56 886.26 439.55 Charged / 100,000 Rate Youth 617.28 737.10 723.47 1,398.03 1,585.98 589.64 charged / 100,000
The number of Violent Criminal Code Violations continues to rise year over year. The percentage rate of increase since 2016 is concerning. Also, the rate of incidents per 100,000 population is well over double the provincial average. Some of the increase can be associated to new reporting formats as outlined in the highlights at the beginning of this report. Many of these occurrences relate to assaults that continue to rise yearly. This continued increase is very concerning and will continue to be monitored. The number of charges and clearance rates for Violent Criminal Code Violations in Owen Sound continues to be double that of the Provincial average.
Crime Severity Index Statistics 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2018 ONT CSI OS 57.63 72.33 77.02 87.03 91.30 59.96 Percent -1.77% 25.51% 6.48% 13.00% 4.91% 6.43% change CSI OS Violent CSI OS 49.73 90.44 66.55 98.47 105.81 73.44 Percent -4.95% 81.86% -26.42% 47.96% 7.45% 5.17% change Violent CSI OS Non Violent 60.38 65.60 80.61 82.71 85.87 54.96 CSI OS Weighted 46.76 56.93 43.32 52.39 55.26 40.67 Clearance Rate OS
Owen Sound has a much higher CSI when compared t the Province of Ontario. Violent crime and non violent crime are also significantly higher. The weighted clearance rates for solving crimes also remain higher than the average. Page 4 of 5
Crime Severity Index can be affected by many factors. The weighting associated to violent crimes can negatively impact the values for a municipality with a smaller population. Many smaller municipalities have high CSI values compared to larger urban areas where the actual incidents of gun violence and homicide are significantly higher. This makes it difficult to accurately compare the associated values. The CSI does however provide a good barometer of crime in a community especially when comparing similar sized municipalities.
Common Comparators 2018
Location CSI VCSI NVCSI Brockville 119.01 136.32 112.51 Owen Sound 91.30 105.81 85.87 Orillia 86.41 103.26 80.14 Stratford 85.88 53.21 97.02 Goderich(Huron Cty) 79.70 58.96 86.98 Midland 75.14 81.04 72.84 Kawartha Lakes 73.03 76.20 71.72 Woodstock 72.44 37.37 84.88 Cobourg 64.67 74.24 61.08 Barrie 63.17 66.33 61.89 Orangeville 39.90 44.95 37.99 Collingwood 38.03 20.09 44.39
Often Owen Sound is compared to communities of a similar population but as highlighted by the CSI index numbers, the population often doesn’t capture the entire picture. Bedroom communities often have low CSI numbers because the majority of the population is absent for a good portion of the day and asleep another portion. Also some comparators have low violent crime indexes and higher nonviolent crime rates affecting their overall CSI.
In summary, the City of Owen Sound continues to be a safe community. Based on the population and the weighting of criminal charges it is difficult to compare the city to all other cities in Canada. The number of reported criminal incidents continues to rise. Many of these incidents relate to the social determinants of health and cannot be solved by police alone. Responding to calls for service and reported incidents, the Owen Sound Police Service continue to identify suspects, lay charges and clear crimes at a higher rate than the provincial average. This is evident from the charge rate per 100,000 population.
The majority of the reported incidents are call for service citizen generated incidents. Police respond after the incident has occurred and investigate and lay charges as appropriate. Laying charges will address the issues once completed but proactive measures and working with community partners to address the issues before an incident occurs is the long term solution to driving down crime in a community.
References
Incident-based crime statistics, by detailed violations, police services in Ontario https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=3510018001&pickMembers%5B0%5D=1.1&pickMembers%5B1%5D =2.4 Crime severity index and weighted clearance rates, police services in Ontario https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=3510018801&pickMembers%5B0%5D=1.1
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