AGENDA OF THE PUBLIC MEETING - WINDSOR POLICE SERVICES BOARD THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2020 AT 1:00 P.M. WINDSOR POLICE HEADQUARTERS, BOARDROOM, FOURTH FLOOR
SECTION 1:
1. CALL TO ORDER
A. 2020 Election of Committee Members
2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Call for amendments to the Agenda.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Public Meeting held on January 23, 2020.
5. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES
6. DELEGATIONS A. Presentation of St. John Ambulance Award
- Silver Level Lifesaving Award: Constable Carrie Czachor
SECTION 2: NEW BUSINESS None.
SECTION 3: REPORTS
JANUARY 2019 REPORTS – for information
A. Crime Stoppers
B. Crime Statistics
C. Professional Standards Branch
D. Amherstburg Detachment Statistics – Policing Activities Report
E. Section 11 Review: SIU 19-OVI-211
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ANNUAL REPORTS 2019 – for information
F. Patrol and Investigations
G. Auxiliary Police Operating
H. Crime Statistics
I. Use of Force
J. Professional Standards Branch
SECTION 4: POLICY None.
SECTION 5: SERVICE BUDGET/FINANCIAL MATTERS/BOARD ACCOUNTS None.
SECTION 6: PERSONNEL MATTERS/MULTICULTURAL/RECRUITMENT/ LABOUR RELATIONS
A. i) Retirement Notice; Deputy Chief Brad Hill – for information
ii) Retirements – for information
- Constable Lisa Gallant (27 Years and 1 Months), effective January 31, 2020; - Constable Michael O’Gorman (24 Years and 9 Months), effective January 31, 2020; - Sergeant Anna-May Gillis (30 Years and 1 Month), effective January 31, 2020; - Sergeant James Suthers (30 Years and 7 Months), effective January 31, 2020; - Sergeant Peter White (30 Years and 7 Months), effective January 31, 2020; - Sergeant James Westenberg (30 Years and 1 Month), effective January 31, 2020; - Sergeant James Lepin (30 Years and 1 Month), effective January 31, 2020
7. Promotions – for information
i) Constable Dan McKee – to the rank of Sergeant (effective January 5, 2020)
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ii) Police Personnel (7 - Effective Feb 2/2020) - Staff Sergeant Ken Cribley – to the rank of Inspector - Sergeant Scott Jeffery – to the rank of Staff Sergeant - Constable Scott Amlin – to the rank of Sergeant - Constable Jeff Taylor – to the rank of Sergeant - Constable Marco Carbone – to the rank of Sergeant - Constable Steve Gawadzyn – to the rank of Sergeant - Constable Yvonne Ouimet – to the rank of Sergeant
iii) Police Personnel (6 - Effective Feb 9/2020) - Constable Michael Paterson – to the rank of Sergeant - Constable Kristina Gilboe – to the rank of Sergeant - Constable James Gendreau – to the rank of Sergeant - Constable Richard Antal – to the rank of Sergeant - Constable Khrystye Hamlin – to the rank of Sergeant - Constable Anthony Nosella – to the rank of Sergeant
SECTION 7: PLANT/EQUIPMENT/PHYSICAL RESOURCES None.
SECTION 8: READING/INFORMATION/ MINISTRY OF THE SOLICITOR GENERAL & GOVERNMENT MATTERS For Information:
A. All Chiefs Memos:
20-0001 – January 21, 2020; Special Investigations Unit Act In-force date
20-0002 – January 29, 2020; License Plate Design
20-0004 – February 10, 2020; 2019 Novel Coronavirus
20-0005 – February 14, 2020; 2020 Crimes Against Women Conference: Sexual Violence, Human Trafficking and Ending Violence Against Indigenous Woman
20-0006 – February 14, 2020; Digital Motorized Snow Vehicle Operator’s License
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20-0007 – February 14, 2020; Revised Guidance Notes on High Visibility Safety Apparel and Motor Vehicle Safety for Police Service Workers
20-0008 – February 19, 2020; Telewarrants under the Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act, 2019
20-0009 – February 20, 2020; Job Posting – Deputy Chief of Police – Guelph Police Service
B. ESCS to Ministry of Health; Emergency Health Services Modernization Consultation
SECTION 9: O.A.P.S.B. COMMUNICATIONS/BOARD MATTERS None.
SECTION 10: UPCOMING EVENTS/MEETINGS/CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS
A. Community Consultation Committee Schedule – for information
B. Next Regular Public Meeting: March 26, 2020
ADJOURNMENT
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Windsor Police Service 2019 Year End Report
Patrol Services Investigation Services Superintendent Frank Providenti Superintendent Jason Crowley
HONOUR IN SERVICE Patrol Response
The Windsor Police Service is committed to providing effective 24-hour, front-line policing to the citizens and visitors of our city. Our core functions include Crime Prevention, Law Enforcement, and Providing Assistance to Victims of Crime, Public Order Maintenance, and Emergency Response.
In partnership with our community stakeholders, members of Patrol Response are devoted to protecting the life and property of our citizens. We gain knowledge of the areas we patrol and the people therein, to promote and maintain good community relations.
The Patrol Response Division emphasizes partnerships with a variety of community agencies, including but not limited to the Downtown Windsor Business Improvement Association (DWBIA), the Downtown Residents Association (DRA), Family Services Windsor-Essex (FSWE), Ford City Safety Committee, the Downtown Mission, AIDS Committee of Windsor, Windsor Community Housing Corporation, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) and Street Health.
Patrol Response responded to 125,176 calls for service recorded in 2019, an increase of 14% from 2018. Enforcement of Municipal, Provincial and Federal Legislation remains a core function of all police services.
CITY CENTRE PATROL UNIT (C.C.P.)
The CCP is comprised of twenty-one officers, who work General Patrol Duties, on foot, bike and in police vehicles, within the downtown area. The CCP has a dedicated administrative Sergeant, who oversees the training, equipment procurement, maintenance, and operational assignments for the unit.
The designated CCP patrol zone was modified slightly in January of 2019, increasing the total geographical territory patrolled by this unit. One notable change in 2019, was the sight of CCP officers patrolling the interior area of Caesars Casino as part of their daily patrol activities. This is the first time that uniform officers from WPS have conducted such patrols since the inception of casino gaming in Windsor.
In an effort to support community partners in the downtown area, CCP officers have been actively patrolling University of Windsor and St. Clair College facilities that are located in the downtown area. While both institutions have security and/or campus police personnel, as part of their safety and security framework, WPS has bolstered these efforts with the contribution of proactive patrols.
City Centre Patrol (CCP) 2019 Total Arrests 966 Persons in Crisis Apprehensions 260 Arrest Warrants Executed 536 Arrested and Returned to Other Jurisdiction 27 Total Criminal Code Charges 964 Provincial Offences Tickets and Summonses 915 Other Calls for Service 9,129 Total Actions 12,797
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DOWNTOWN DIRECTED PATROL
Historically, downtown Windsor has been a destination for both local and US based populations due to the prevalence of entertainment establishments. The lower age of majority and availability of casino gaming attracts US visitors to Windsor. While having an active entertainment district benefits the local economy, it also presents challenges to WPS as well as local residents and business owners in terms of public disorder and crime.
The WPS response to issues of social disorder and crime related to the city’s entertainment district has been a problem-focused strategy called the Downtown Directed Patrol (DDP). The DDP is a dedicated police presence (resourced from on-duty officers), deployed every weekend to address rowdy bar patrons, noise related occurrences, and other quality of life concerns, relating to weekend downtown activity.
The Patrol Response Staff Sergeant is responsible for identifying and dedicating officers to a downtown directed patrol detail on the weekends, particularly between the months of May through September, which are historically the busiest months for incidents in the downtown core. As in the past, this detail offered a visible police presence during peak times.
PROBLEM ORIENTED POLICING UNIT (POP)
The Problem Oriented Policing (POP) Unit was formed in October of 2018. Born of a collaboration among the four Patrol Response platoons, this unit emerged as a rapid response to community demands for increased enforcement in the downtown area. The POP Unit also patrols other areas of the city in response to enduring problems that require sustained police attention.
Comprised of a total of twelve officers resourced from all four uniform platoons, the POP Unit initiated a strategy of high visibility and high enforcement as part of the broader scheme to improve quality of life for stakeholders in the downtown area.
The POP Unit adopted a daily practice of interacting with community groups, schools, shelters, business owners and residents to ensure all concerns were represented and addressed. By way of this sustained enforcement model, the POP Unit made progress in dealing with anti-social and disorderly behaviour by individuals in the downtown area at numerous locations. Moreover, the POP Unit has been successful in locating many persons wanted on outstanding arrest warrants and criminal charges both locally and by outside jurisdictions. Many of those wanted in other jurisdictions were located, arrested and returned to the jurisdiction where the warrant(s) originated.
Alternatively, the POP Unit has also developed a reputation for working with community partners to connect individuals in need to appropriate support services.
Problem Oriented Policing (POP) Unit 2019 Total Arrests 782 Persons in Crisis Apprehensions 19 Arrest Warrants Executed 740 Arrested and Returned to Other Jurisdiction 13 Total Criminal Code Charges 1,189 Provincial Offences Tickets and Summonses 502 Other Calls for Service 2,417 TOTAL ACTIONS 5,662
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PATROL SUPPORT UNIT (P.S.U.)
PSU is designed to support Patrol Response, by assisting with Patrol Mandated Investigations, conducting Traffic Follow Up, and performing lower priority status telephone Patrol calls. These duties were intended to divert low priority calls from front line Patrol Response officers. The PSU maintains Station Security, and public reception, for the Windsor Police Main Office, daily, between the hours of 0700hrs and 1900hrs.
In 2019, PSU handled over 1706 active files, along with over 2100 investigative follow-ups, which resulted in processing 1269 criminal files. In addition, PSU officers continued to investigate low risk Missing Persons. In 2019 there were 1297 low risk Missing Persons reports, primarily investigated by PSU officers.
PSU officers also continued to respond to Requests for Disclosure of Information from the Children’s Aid Society. In 2019, members of PSU released 504 reports to CAS.
TELEPHONE RESPONSE UNIT & COPLOGIC
TRU and CopLogic were designed to provide members of the community with an alternative method of reporting minor crimes where there are no safety concerns. Criteria included the property loss being relatively minor, and the presence of a police officer, on scene, is neither mandatory, nor will it advance the investigations. This method of response was also established to conserve police resources to commit to higher-level priorities, while still satisfying the public's reporting needs.
5 year COPLOGIC STATS 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 Average Total completed online reports 4,255 2,889 2,913 2,272 1,940 2,853.8 % increase/ decrease year to year 47.28% -0.82% 28.21% 17.11% 24.68% Number of available case types for online reporting 28 19 19 18 16
Pre-Arrival Reports 2019 2018 Patrol Referral Tracking 2019 Break & Enter Reports 1,132 1,241 105 % increase/ decrease B&E -8.78% n/a Stolen Vehicle Reports 683 674 % increase/ decrease Stolen Vehicles 1.34% n/a Total pre-arrival reports 1,815 1,915 Overall % increase/ decrease -5.22% n/a *pre-arrival reporting launched in 03/ 2018 *patrol referral tracking launched 10/ 2019
5 Year TRU Calls Received (incl PSU, 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 Social Service Referrals, Pre-Arrival and Average other TRC Calls) 7,493 7,424 3,885 3,940 3,746 5,307.60 Overall % increase/ decrease 0.25% 92.38% -1.40% 5.18% -15.04%
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5 Year 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 Total reports completed by Average Data Entry 11,231 10,888 7,497 7,055 6,189 8,572 Overall % increase/ decrease 3.15% 45.23% 6.27% 13.99% -3.01%
Sudden Death Investigations
The Windsor Police Service attends, and investigates, all Sudden Deaths resulting from Homicide, Suicide, Accident, Unexplained, Unknown, or apparent Natural Causes. These deaths require the notification of a Coroner, or a Police Officer, pursuant to the Coroners Act.
Death Investigations 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 5 Year Average TOTAL 255 295 277 303 347 295
Firearms Calls for Service
Windsor Police Service officers respond to all reported incidents involving firearms related occurrences, or reports of shots fired. For the 2019 year-end report, occurrences involving or related to firearms have been categorized by distinction.
Firearm/ Gun Calls Total 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 5 Year Average TOTAL Firearms Calls 2,287 326 355 371 364 451 420 381 Firearms – Person with a Gun 753 103 122 137 125 127 139 126 Firearms – Shots Fired 731 114 126 108 105 135 143 122 Firearms Investigation 140 17 16 14 20 44 29 23 Firearms Report/Surrender/Seizure 663 92 91 112 114 145 109 111
COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND SUPPORT TEAM (C.O.A.S.T.)
The Windsor Police Service entered into a new Memorandum of Understanding with Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare to expand COAST to the Town of Amherstburg. COAST–Amherstburg Detachment followed up on 204 Persons in Crisis occurrences, performed 222 follow up attempts / contacts, and initiated 24 community referrals, since its inception, in June 2019. COAST – Amherstburg Detachment also made approximately 196 follow up phone calls to facilitate connections to services.
There were 2429 Windsor events that were classified as COAST related, requiring follow-up. This represents an increase of 255 calls since 2018. Windsor COAST received 318 referrals from community partners, which reflected an increase from the 235 referrals, in 2018. From these events and referrals, 1073 follow- up visits were generated, resulting in an increase of 360 from the 713 visits, in 2018. COAST also monitors the Detention Unit, and reaches out to persons with identified or suspected mental health issues. In 2019, the Team completed 58 follow-up visits in the Detention Unit to assist clients in navigating the Mental Health Court System, through the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). This is compared to 17 follow up visits in 2018.
MENTAL HEALTH RELATED 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 5 Year CALLS FOR SERVICE Average Windsor 1985 2166 2489 2174 2429 2248 Amherstburg 161
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COAST continued to participate in the Windsor-Essex Situation Table, which is made up of over thirty community service providers, who meet, on a weekly basis, to identify high-risk individuals. The meeting follows a detailed process of information sharing. When a situation is deemed high risk, a joint plan is established whereby appropriate community agencies meet collectively with the individual and offer support, generally within a 48-hour period.
Data from 2019 for the Windsor Essex Situation Table
Situations Presented 44
Breakdown By Discussion Type 2.27%
95.45% Person Family
Breakdown By Age Group Breakdown By Sex
60+ Years 14.29% 40-59 Years 9.52% 30-39 Years 21.43% 47.62% 25-29 Years 2.38% 52.38% 18-24 Years 16.67% 12-17 Years 33.33% 6-11 Years 0 0-5 Years 0
0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 Male Female
Risk Factors Identified
*Please note the total number of situations in 2019 was 44. Some of these situations were families and contained multiple individuals. The chart below indicates the total number of individual risk categories.
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AMHERSTBURG DETACHMENT
In 2019 the Windsor Police Service began policing the Town of Amherstburg. The Detachment consists of thirty members assigned to different aspects of policing including Patrol Response, Traffic Enforcement, Criminal investigations and Community Outreach.
The Town of Amherstburg retained the level of policing they where accustomed to while also benefitting from significant specialized personnel and equipment resources that would provide “on-demand” operational support in a variety of key areas.
The Amherstburg Detachment responded to a total of 6,278 calls for service resulting in 1,683 reports and 193 arrests for 2019.
EMERGENCY 911 CENTRE
The mandate of the Windsor Police Service Emergency 911 Centre is to provide quick, efficient, quality service to those requiring emergency and non-emergency service. The communicators are trained to respond calmly to the needs of callers, while remaining focused on safety. The Emergency 911 Centre is continually evolving, and harnessing new technology to meet the advanced technological expectations of the community. The Emergency 911 Centre uses the Avaya Aura Contact Centre for real time and historical reporting. This software tracks call volume for 911, non-emergency, 10-digit emergency number, and internal calls. The total call volume in 2019 was 432,146 calls, which is an increase of 2%.
2018/ 2019 2018 2018 2019 (% increase/ decrease) 911 90,952 102,399 107,017 up 5% Non-Emergency 134,643 146,851 146,286 down 0.4% 10 Digit Emergency 13,543 14,585 14,816 up 2% Amherstburg 327 7,118 6,479 down 9% Internal 48,166 35,541 23,289 down 34% Incoming DN (Incoming call to ext.) 12,550 14,611 10,333 down 29% Outdoing DN (Outgoing call from ext.) 77,790 101,566 123,926 up 22% TOTAL 377,971 422,671 432,146 up 2%
*Windsor began providing dispatch services for Amherstburg in December 2018.
Calls for Service
In 2019, the Calls for Service increased 13% from 2018 and 15% over the five year average. Many calls for service are handled through an alternative method to dispatching a patrol response unit. Calls may be handled by the call-taker who provides information/referrals, or by an alternative response such as telephone reporting, and online reporting.
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2018/2019 5 Year Call Type 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 (% increase/ decrease) Avg CFS *Windsor 91,122 95,042 104,091 110,272 125,176 up 13% 105,140 CFS per day avg 250 260 285 302 343 288 911 Calls 25,205 81,123 90,952 102,399 107,017 up 4.4% 81,399 911 Calls per day avg 69 190 249 281 304 TRC* per year 3,746 3,940 3,885 7,474 7,493 up .25% 5,307 TRC per day avg 10 11 11 20 19 CRC* per year 4,126 4,005 4,264 4,657 4,828 up 3.6% 4,376 CRC per day avg 11 11 12 13 13 PSU* 1,130 1,307 143 n/a PSU per day avg 3.1 3.6 0.39 n/a Dropped/ 9,649 8,338 7,060 8,791 8,170 down 7% 8,402 Abandoned Calls TOTAL CFS (excluding TRC, CRC, PSU, 73,601 78,770 89,154 88,043 99,878 up 13% 85,889 Dropped/Abandoned Calls) CFS - Calls for Service (inclusive of TRC, CRC and PSU) TRC - calls for service related to Telephone Response Centre CRC - calls for service related to Collision Reporting Centre PSU - calls for service handled by the Patrol Support Unit
Dropped/ Abandoned Calls
There were 8,170 dropped or abandoned calls to 911. This is a decrease of 7% from 2018. Of the 25 calls requiring a police response, 14 (0.17%) resulted in a report and thirteen of the 25 calls were domestic related.
The Windsor Police Service sends a text message to the 911 caller for all dropped and abandoned calls and follows through with a phone call to the caller.
True Calls Requiring Police Attendance 25 Reports completed 14 Domestic Violence 4 Domestic Argument 5 Family Violence 1 Family Argument 3 Trouble Unknown 5 Stabbing 1 Check on the Well Being 1 Disorderlies 2 Car Alarm 1 Crisis Line 1 Property Damage in Progress 1
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Amherstburg The Windsor Police Service began policing the Town of Amhersburg in 2019. The number of calls for service, excluding vehicle stops and community service calls, increased by 10%.
Call Type 2018 2019 2018/ 2019 (% increase/decrease) Total CFS* 5,341 5,869 up 9.4% Total CFS* 15 16 up 6.5% (avg per day) *excluding vehicle stops and community services calls
ALARMS
Between January 1st and December 31st, 2019, Windsor Police received a total of 4250 alarm related calls versus 4,056 in 2018 which was an increase of 4.78%. Of the 4250 calls for service, 1,387 were cancelled and 90 turned out to be true alarms.
2019 ALARM CALLS BY MONTH 500 393 400 393 378 369 366 400 343 324 346 332 335 300 271 200 100 0 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC Series1 378 343 324 271 346 332 393 400 335 369 366 393
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Motor Vehicle Collisions
In 2019, 6106 Motor Vehicle Collisions were reported, compared to 5246 reported in 2018 resulting in a 15% increase. The number of fatal motor vehicle collisions decreased by one from 10, in 2018. The 9 fatalities in 2019 is above with the five-year average of 8.2.
59% of the total collisions were referred to the Collision Reporting Center, operated by Collision Reporting Centres North America (CRCNA).
Collisions Types 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 5 Year Average Fatal 6 5 11 10 9 8.2 Non-Fatal Injury 1,077 1,074 1,109 1,264 1,161 1,137 Property Damage 4,177 4,028 4,383 3,900 4,780 4,253 Non-Reportable 70 102 75 72 156 95 TOTAL 5,330 5,209 5,503 5,246 6,106 5,479 Reported to CRC 3,856 3,239 3,327 2,924 3,602 3,390 Percentage Reported to CRC 72.3% 62% 60% 56% 59% 61.87%
Suspect Apprehension Pursuit
In 2019, members of the Windsor Police Service continued to be mandated by the various Acts of Legislation, Police Service Policy, and guidelines regarding engaging in Suspect Apprehension Pursuits. Training and continued supervision ensured that officers were fully aware of the circumstances as to when they could initiate, continue or would be required to terminate a Suspect Apprehension Pursuit. Officers are required to continually evaluate variables when considering whether to initiate, or continue, a Suspect Apprehension Pursuit.
In 2019, members of the Windsor Police Service engaged in a Suspect Apprehension Pursuit on 9 occasions, just above the 5-year average of occurrences.
Pursuits 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 5 Year Average TOTAL 15 5 9 6 9 8.8
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT BRANCH
The Traffic Enforcement Branch’s main goal is to ensure the orderly and safe movement of traffic on the roadways within the various communities in the City of Windsor, and Town of Amherstburg.
In late 2018, the legalization of cannabis marihuana was introduced, which created implications on Road Safety, which needed to be addressed. To address this issue members of the Traffic Enforcement Branch were involved in Standard Field Sobriety Testing (SFST), and Drug Recognition Evaluation (DRE) training. This training was put into field use throughout 2019. Public awareness was also delivered with the assistance of Corporate Communications.
On November 1, 2019, Project Red Ribbon was launched as part of the Windsor Police Service’s continued commitment to MADD, and their initiatives. The message remains unchanged, “Impaired driving is impaired driving, whether by alcohol or drugs”. In total, there were 15 RIDE Programs, which were all preceded by an enforcement initiative that included speed, red light and aggressive driving. These included Joint Force Operations (JFOs), with our Essex County Police Service, and Ministry of Transportation partners. 10 | P a g e
In 2019, the Collision Reconstruction Unit investigated 18 serious collisions that resulted in 9 fatalities (3 drivers, 2 motorcyclists, 1 cyclist, 1 passengers, and 2 pedestrians).
Provincial Offence Notices
In 2019, the number of Provincial Offence Notices issued increased to 26,748 compared to 17,824, issued in 2018. Of the 26,748 total enforcement actions, 3409 offence notices were issued in the Town of Amherstburg. Excluding the Amherstburg numbers, Windsor offences notices issued increased by 5,515, representing an increase of 31%.
5 Year PONS 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Avg Service Wide 18,961 17,491 16,441 17,824 26,748 19,493 Traffic Unit 11,600 11,546 11,577 11,172 15,654 12,309 Suspended Drivers 502 664 638 654 793 650 Prohibited Drivers 25 35 33 35 34 32.4 Bus Watch Letters Sent 29 38 53 37 38 39 Road Watch Letters Sent 53 143 140 133 26 99
RIDE Statistics
5 Year RIDE STATISTICS 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Average Vehicles Stopped 7,374 8,427 3,704 8,600 7,837 7,188 Suspensions Issued 11 19 14 14 44 20.4 Impaired/ Exceed Charges 7 0 6 10 16 7.8 Other Criminal Charges 1 0 7 2 0 2 Roadside Tests 113 133 54 54 112 93.2 LLA Charges 1 1 0 0 3 1
Patrol Impaired Driving Enforcement
Service Wide 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 5 Year Average Impaired Driving - 242 206 192 227 254 224.2 Alcohol or Drugs / Exceed 80 Refuse Breath 29 14 23 24 39 25.8 TOTALTest 271 220 215 251 293 250.0
The 293 impaired driving related occurrences in 2019 were up 42 from the 251, in 2018, representing an increase of 16.7%. Criminal Code Traffic charges increased 7.5 % in 2019, with 412 charges, compared to 383 charges, in 2018.
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COURT SERVICES
Security for all court locations, within the City of Windsor, is the responsibility of the Windsor Police Service. Specifically, the Chief of Police is responsible for the following: ensuring the security of justice system participants, including Judges, Justices of the Peace, court staff or any other persons taking part in, or attending proceedings, during the hours when judges and members of the public are normally present; ensuring the security of the premises; ensuring the secure custody of persons in custody who are on or about the premises, including persons taken into custody at proceedings; and determining appropriate levels of security for these purposes.
Court personnel (Police Cadets) are also responsible for ensuring witnesses and accused parties attend court, through the service of Subpoenas, and Summonses. The branch served 9,191 Subpoenas, which represents an increase of 101, from 2018.
The breakdown of these court documents is as follows: 9,191 Subpoenas, and 683 Summons (188 for other agencies)
DETENTION CENTRE
The Windsor Police Service Detention Centre is a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week operation for the temporary confinement of individuals involved in the judicial process. Pre-trial prisoners, who are unable to secure a release, will be held for a minimal time before being transported to another detention facility. The Windsor Police Service Detention Centre is the holding facility for all police services in the region, including O.P.P, LaSalle and Amherstburg. Our federal policing partners including R.C.M.P and C.B.S.A. also use it.
The mission Windsor Police Service Detention Centre is to provide clean and sanitary facilities, for prisoners during their time of confinement. Every effort is made to provide humane treatment for each prisoner, to ensure the safety of members of the Service and the safety of those being detained.
In 2019, the Windsor Police Service Detention Centre handled 10,573 prisoners. This includes the 4,596 prisoners brought in from the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Service facilities for court appearances, in addition to the persons arrested and lodged in our Detention unit throughout the year.
In 2019, there were 5,976 persons booked by Windsor Police. This represents an increase of 715 (11.9%) arrested parties. The courts are attempting to make greater use of Video Remand to reduce the number of trips required of in custody persons, and reduce associated risk and expense.
Year Persons Booked 2019 5,976 2018 5,261 2017 4,668 2016 4,342 2015 4,879 5 Year Average 5,025
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EMERGENCY SERVICES BRANCH
The mandate of ESU is to provide frontline policing services and tactical support to the Windsor Police Service and to maintain a state of readiness to provide that support.
ESU provides support in the following areas:
Front-line police services Code 200/Barricaded Situations Incidents involving weapons High risk arrests and violent offender apprehensions Violent MHA apprehensions High risk vehicle stops and takedowns High risk court security and transports VIP tactical security High risk warrant execution In-service training instruction CEW training for all service members Community Relations
In 2019, the unit was comprised of two teams. Each team was assigned a team leader with seven operators. The unit was also supervised by two Sergeants, and one Staff Sergeant. The entire unit falls under the command of the Inspector - Patrol Operational Support. As mandated, ESU train as a team for tactical and hostage rescue events.
ESU Operations 2019
2330 2500 2000 1121 1500 697 1000 244 500 31 8 19 15 35 20 16 10 3 5 0 1 0
POLICE DOG UNIT
The mandate of the Windsor Police Service Dog Unit (PDU) is to maintain a state of readiness, to provide operational support in locating and apprehending suspects, detecting explosives, locating articles of evidence, or missing persons where the use of a Police Dog is warranted.
The PDU consists of 5 dogs, and their handlers. Each are assigned to a Patrol Response Platoon. All Windsor PDU dogs are dual purpose.
In addition to PDU’s general duties of tracking, evidence searching, and apprehension, each PDU has a
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In 2019, PDU replaced the retirement of two PDU dogs and a PDU member. One new handler and 2 new dogs completed a 13 week basic training course.
K9 General Purpose Stats 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 5 Year Avg K9 Calls 1,358 1,058 1,427 1,189 715 1,149 Other Calls 1,249 1,020 1,535 1,368 1,406 1,316 K9 Arrests 19 29 41 33 26 30 K9 Assist Arrests 39 36 53 42 24 39 Other Arrests 50 24 32 26 21 31 Article Searches 26 30 34 29 12 26 Building Searches 155 181 256 184 175 190 Open Searches 126 132 111 207 143 144 Tracks 37 58 43 49 41 46 Apprehensions 1 4 5 5 3 4 Alarms Attended 500 369 437 293 232 366 House Searches re: drugs 19 10 12 9 9 12 Vehicle Searches re: drugs 21 10 7 5 2 9 Arrests re: drugs 26 3 13 0 5 9 Explosives Searches (Buildings, - 20 8 6 2 9 Vehicles and Open Areas)
EXPLOSIVE DISPOSAL UNIT
The mandate of the Windsor Police Service Explosive Disposal Unit (EDU) is to maintain a highly trained and well-equipped team of Police Explosive Technicians, who are dedicated to the service, and protection, of all citizens of the City of Windsor and the Town of Amherstburg.
The Explosive Disposal Unit (EDU) is currently comprised of Seven Police Explosive Technicians (PET). EDU operates as a part-time unit, and is available for 24/7 call out. All members are assigned to other units, within the Windsor Police Service, on a full time basis.
In accordance with the Provincial Policing Standards Manual, and the Windsor Police Service EDU Manual, EDU members are responsible to maintain training in Render Safe Procedure, Explosive Forced Entry and Code 200 requirements. Additional capabilities include Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) response, Post Blast investigations, Disposal Services, and detailed evidence search services. EDU provides education to the community attending several events each year to teach the dangers and identification hazardous materials.
5 Year Event Description 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Average Code 200 1 0 3 1 0 1 CBRNE Related 0 2 7 6 2 3 Assist Other 5 12 10 7 6 8 Branches (Explosives Related Calls for Service)
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Suspicious Item N/A N/A 5 5 1 4 Public Relations 4 0 1 11 24 8 Render Safe N/A N/A 13 18 0 10 Procedure Disposals N/A N/A 19 8 8 12 Pyrotechnics Display N/A N/A N/A 20 20 20
(Render Safe Procedure, Suspicious item and Disposals are based on a three year average. Pyrotechnics are based on a two year average)
MARINE UNIT
The Marine Unit maintained its regular patrols and enforcement of Windsor’s 27 km of waterways and regular land-based patrols of Peche Island. The Marine Unit operates with a compliment of two vessels, four full time officers and 4 part time officers. The Marine Unit worked closely with the Windsor Port Authority and Harbour Master. The Windsor Port Authority continued to maintain its partnership with the WPS in the cost sharing of expenses. Members of the unit were involved in the RCMP’s Shiprider Program, which focused on targeting criminal activity, in partnership with American and Canadian law enforcement. The unit continues to strengthen its partnership with the RCMP, OPP, Chatham-Kent and LaSalle Police Services by assisting one another, in Joint Forces Operations (JFOs), through proactive enforcement and awareness initiatives, on the waterways. The Marine Unit annually assists in providing security for the International Detroit Windsor Ford Fireworks. The Marine Unit was involved in security measures with regards to the construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge. Windsor Police Service Marine officers conducted a training session with bridge security/rescue personnel to familiarize them in regards to water rescue procedures and the Detroit River. The Marine Unit will continue to work with the Gordie Howe International Bridge to establish procedures for Marine response and mitigate waterway closers as a result of construction over the waterway. In 2019, the City of Windsor experienced all-time record-high water levels along the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair. Historic high water levels caused Lakeview Park Marina to close for the season. The Marine unit worked with Windsor Port Authority to enforce a 30 metre boat ban along City of Windsor waterfront property in an effort to lessen the shoreline damage caused by waves from motorized vessels. High water levels and flooding issues are predicted to continue into the 2020 Marine season.
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2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 5 Year Season Breakdown Average Vessel Stops 40 75 114 70 174 95 Tows 3 3 2 2 3 3 Public Relations 9 15 15 12 15 13 Investigations 41 41 45 64 67 52 Persons Recovered 1 1 2 1 from Water (10-45) Person Rescued from 1 3 1 2 1 Water Meetings with USCG / 24 9 3 7 15 12 Security:/Intel Assist Other Agencies 3 14 10 14 8 (SARS/JFO) Enforcement (Provincial 98 59 52 50 110 74 Offences & By-laws) Joint Operation with 25 17 33 33 22 26 Outside Services Marine Emergency 3 26 28 32 18 (Vessel in distress)
REMOTLEY PILOTED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (RPAS)
In September 2019, the Windsor Police Service established a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) Unit which operates as a part-time unit, and is available for 24/7 call out. The RPAS unit is comprised of 6 part time members who are assigned to other units within the Windsor Police Service on a full time basis.
All members of the unit have successfully obtained their advanced operations certification and Special Flight Operator Certificate from Transport Canada. Members of the unit train 2 days per month.
The majority of incidents the Windsor Police Service would use a RPAS would be in locations that citizens would not have an expectation of privacy such as public areas. These situations include:
Traffic reconstruction Search and rescue of missing and unwanted persons Firearms/weapons calls Natural and manmade disasters or accidents Crime scenes Event monitoring.
The RPAS was deployed three times in 2019, to assist with crime scenes.
Special Events
The assignment of Patrol Officers and Auxiliary Officers to Special Events throughout the City of Windsor enhances public safety, increases security and provides enhanced traffic control. The types of Special Events vary including private, for-profit, charitable and city sponsored functions.
Major event applications are submitted to the City of Windsor’s Parks and Recreation Department – Special Events Department. Following submission, the Special Events requests are reviewed by SERT (Special Events Resource Team), which is a committee comprised of numerous city departments that 16 | P a g e include Windsor Fire & Rescue, Essex-Windsor EMS, Windsor Transit, Traffic Engineering, Public Works Department, and the Windsor Police Service. The members of this committee assess the viability of the event. Windsor Police Service was directly involved in thirty-two (32) events, providing either Contract Duty, Auxiliary Officers, or a mix of Auxiliary, Contract Duty, Patrol and Traffic Officers.
INVESTIGATIVE SECTION
The Investigative Section remained busy in 2019 with 2,468 incidents of violent crime reported, a slight increase of 0.6% from 2018, up by 14 occurrences. Homicide/Manslaughter investigations decreased by 40%, down four occurrences but still an increase in the five-year average by 11% and the ten-year average by 67%.
Property crimes decreased by 2.2% in 2019, yet remained high with 12,641 occurrences, an increase of 16% over the five-year average and 22% over the ten-year average.
The Investigative Section continued to be sub divided into crimes against people and property crimes.
Violent Crime
Violent Crime Statistics for 2019
Assaults Against Police 46 Other Violent Incidents 545 Criminal Harassment 93 Robberies and Attempts 169 Assault - Non Family 848 Assault - Family 563 Sexual Assault - Non Family 149 Sexual Assault - Family 40 Attempt Murder 9 Homicides/ Manslaughter 6
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MAJOR CRIME UNIT
After an unprecedented 2018 for homicides where the Windsor Police Major Crime Unit investigated ten homicides, 2019 saw a decrease in homicide investigations by five. The Major Crime Unit also investigated nine attempted murders as well as one manslaughter case.
The following are cases of interest that the Major Crimes Branch investigated in 2019 and are still actively being investigated or are before the courts.
Case 19-36980 Officers investigated two separate violent incidents, minutes apart, where two people were attacked. Neither victim knew their attacker and both were random. The first victim was on his E bike, stopped at Riverside Drive and Bruce when the suspect stabbed him. The suspect continued along Bruce Ave, at which time he encountered the second victim. The male put the second victim into a headlock and struck him with the handle of the knife. Patrol officers subsequently located the male and placed him under arrest.
Case 19-37040 After meeting a female at a lounge, a male gave the female a ride home at which point an argument ensued. The female enlisted the help of another male and alleged that the first male stole $20,000 from her. The first male was assaulted after the pair damaged his truck and broke into his house. The victim sustained a broken nose and orbital bone.
Case 19-45921 The first recorded homicide of 2019 was investigated on May 25th, where the victim was found deceased in her apartment. With results of the autopsy and further investigation, the death was classified as a homicide. The case remains unsolved at this time and the investigation is ongoing.
Case 19-68104 Officers initiated a homicide investigation on July 24, 2019 after the property owner of a building found the victim. Through investigation, officers were able to identify and arrest / charge a suspect for first-degree murder. The case is currently before the courts.
Case 19-65625 A video had been circulated regarding a male’s convictions for sexual offences. As a result, the male hired a ‘hit man’ to kill the person he believed responsible for distributing the video. The male was subsequently arrested for conspiracy to commit murder.
Case 19-101189 On October 19, 2019, officers responded to reports of a stabbing. A male had been stabbed and subsequently succumbed to his injuries. A homicide investigation was initiated and officers identified and arrested/charged two males, one for first-degree murder and one for accessory after the fact. The case is currently before the courts.
Topic Homicide (Cold Case)
On May 14, 1971, Ljubica TOPIC (6 years old) was abducted in the 1200 block of Drouillard Rd. Her abductor was identified by witnesses as a male, and was last observed walking south on Drouillard Rd, holding her hand.
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Ljubica’s body was discovered close to her home, shortly after she went missing. An investigation began that involved countless investigators over many decades with no resolution. Because of the diligence of investigating officers at the time, seized evidence in the form of DNA helped identify a profile of the suspected murderer, but did not match existing DNA profiles.
Through current investigative techniques and enormous effort, current Windsor Police investigators were able to successfully identify Topic’s killer and close a 48-year homicide investigation.
Currently, other cold case homicides continue to be investigated with quantifiable progress. This steadfast commitment by officers to continue the investigations of all unsolved murders demonstrates the dedication and determination by the personnel within our Investigation Services.
YOUTH RELATED CRIME
There was a slight decrease in Youth Related Crime in 2019. There were 348 youths involved in crime as either an accused party, an arrested person, a charged person, or an offender. This is a 2.79% decrease from the previous year’s 358.
Youth Related Offences 2018 2019 % Variance 5 Year Average Violent Crime 158 172 9% 149 Property Crime 131 114 -13% 160 Other Crime 53 58 9.4% (breach, fail to attend court, etc.) Drug Related Crime 16 4 -75% 14
POWERCASE
In 2019, the PowerCase Unit entered 324 cases into the PowerCase system, the majority of which met the non-threshold criteria. The PowerCase Unit continues to enter all Major Case Management optional cases into PowerCase, such as child pornography, voyeurism, indecent exposure and indecent acts. With very few exceptions beyond the control of PowerCase, all cases were entered within the 30- day period in accordance with the Major Case Management Manual.
During 2019, 1,504 notifications were created in PowerCase as a result of cases entered, which was a decrease from the number of 2018 notifications. This decrease can be partially attributed to fewer full function major cases in 2019, with fewer entities entered. From the notifications created, three serial predators were identified.
The PowerCase unit regularly assists investigators by providing an updated list of outstanding tasks regarding their cases and is able to create linkages for investigators from entities such as names, phone numbers, vehicles, words and phrases. The PowerCase officers are also active in assisting in several cold cases being investigated by the Major Crime Unit.
In late 2019, PowerCase was part of a Ministry audit on Major Case Management. Ministry personnel provided positive feedback on its use and Service compliance. Minor issues were identified and quickly rectified. Overall, it was determined that PowerCase was operating within the parameters of the Major Case Management manual.
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VICTIM ASSISTANCE
In 2019, the number of citizens contacted by the Victim Assistance Coordinator increased. Having the unit staffed by a full-time civilian employee once again, allowed for consistent outreach. Building upon existing relationships with community partners resulted in more referrals for information and support.
The Assistance for Victims of Crime pamphlet was renamed Resources for Victim Assistance to ensure all families, whether affected by crime or a traumatic event have access to information. Translated into French and Arabic, the pamphlet now informs more citizens about the criminal justice process and the community supports available.
September 30, 2019, saw the conclusion of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board (CICB) within the province of Ontario. CICB had awarded financial assistance to victims of crime since 1971. The Victim Quick Response Program (VQRP), introduced in 2007, was re-introduced after the termination of CICB as the Victim Quick Response Program (VQRP+). This enhanced program aims to avoid victims reliving their trauma due to a long and complex adjudicative process by providing supports in a more timely and efficient manner. Run locally through Victim Services of Windsor-Essex County, VQRP+ assists victims, their immediate family members and witnesses in the immediate aftermath of a violent crime. Specific criteria exists for help with the cost of:
Safety expenses. Residential treatment for survivors of human trafficking. Practical assistance expenses. Dental expenses. Crime scene cleanup. Funerals (if a victim of homicide). Counselling services. Serious Physical Injury Compensation.
The remaining police-based victim assistance units in Ontario (Halton, Hamilton, London, Ottawa, Peterborough, Waterloo and Windsor) are working towards developing a provincial alliance. Along with the Affected Persons Program Manager from the Special Investigations Unit, Ontario Provincial Police Serious Fraud Office and representatives from the Ontario Network of Victim Service, the primary focus is raising the profile of organizations in Ontario that provide victim services. The alliance will plan initiatives, share service delivery experiences and work together to present evidence to policy-makers and funders to help survivors in their path of healing.
Victim Assistance Statistics Organization: Number of Cases 2017 2018 2019 Windsor Police Victim Assistance 620 1232 2193 Unit Victim Services Windsor/ Essex 122 on scene 189 on scene 199 on scene County 79 phone calls 74 phone calls 62 phone calls Victim Witness Assistance Program 842 992 1234 Total Number of Cases: 1663 2487 3688
PROBATION AND PAROLE/ SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY (SOR)
The Probation and Parole / SOR Officer is responsible for the monitoring of Federal and Provincial parolees as well as maintaining the Sexual Offender Registry. The Probation and Parole / SOR Officer is the liaison between Windsor Police Service and the Probation and Parole Supervision offices. The officer works in conjunction with outside agencies regularly, 20 | P a g e including the O.P.P. SOR Unit, CBSA, Correctional Services Canada, St. Leonard's House, and Federal and Provincial Probation and Parole Supervisors. The following chart indicates the number of offenders at the end of 2019 within the City of Windsor that fall under the mandate of the Probation/Parole/S.O.R. Officer.
Offender Type 2019 Federal and Provincial Parole 107 Federal Parolees 8 Provincial Parolees Probation 1185 Intensive Supervision Offenders 45
PROPERTY CRIMES
Although there was a reported 2.2% decrease in 2019, the 12,641 reported incidents of property crime are still significantly above the five (16%) and ten (22%) year average. The Property Crimes Unit consists of The Target Base, Financial Crimes, Arson, Auto Theft, Pawn, Crime Stoppers and the Drug Vault/Property Room. In 2019, the Property Crimes Unit maintained a substantial workload.
The yearly variances are broken down as follows:
Offence 2018 2019 % Variance Arson 39 57 46% B&E’s and Attempts 2133 1814 -15% Motor Vehicle Thefts and Attempts 887 855 -3.6% Theft Over $5,000 86 91 21% Theft Under $5,000 4327 4286 -0.9% Possession of Stolen Property 382 431 12% Fraud 1448 1693 17% Mischief 1497 1554 3.8%
FINANCIAL CRIMES/ ARSON
The Financial Crime/ Arson Unit is responsible for the investigation of all Financial/Arson related matters. This includes Fraud, Arson, Counterfeit Currency/transaction cards, Power of Attorney (POW) Theft and Elder Abuse (Financial).
In 2019, evolving technologies lead to more sophisticated online frauds that are extremely difficult to solve. Canada Revenue Agency telephone and cell phone frauds were popular this year where victims were urged to send money owing or face imprisonment. Other frauds included the request for unsuspecting victims to purchase untraceable Pre Paid Visa, iTunes or Steam cards as payment for money owing for other online/telephone frauds.
Members of the Financial Crimes unit continue to remain vigilant in educating the public of the most recent frauds through our WPS News Releases and numerous public presentations.
Fraud Cases of Interest:
Case #18-80087 A carry over investigation from September 2018, involved local window company. The magnitude and scope of this investigation was vast. Large amounts of resources were allocated to deal with the 80 complainants. Victims were comprised of residents from all over Southwestern Ontario. 21 | P a g e
Through investigation and consultation with the Crown’s office, the owner was ultimately arrested on March 27, 2019 with the assistance of the Target Base Unit. Charges laid were Fraud Over $5000 x 2 and Uttering a Forged Document.
Case #19-95021 In August 2019, an investigation began into an incident that occurred at a local Walmart. Information was received that an 85-year-old female was followed to her vehicle in the parking lot. It was reported that a male approached the elderly victim advising her that she had dropped a $20 bill on the ground. The female refused to engage the male, at which point the male suspect reached inside the victim’s car gaining access to her purse, and while distracting her, he obtained her Debit Card. Upon further investigation, the victim noticed her debt card was missing and there was an unauthorized transaction. On the same date, several still images of a male using the victim’s debit card, ultimately obtaining a $400 cash withdrawal from the victim’s account were obtained. Investigators later learned that this incident was similar to other distraction thefts throughout Canada. Further information was that the Durham Regional Police Service was actively investigating a series of similar distraction thefts and were able to link it to organized crime. While liaising with other provincial investigators, officers were able to identify the male suspect in the Walmart theft and learned he was wanted in other jurisdictions and had been active in Quebec as well. An arrest warrant was issued for the suspect in the Windsor case.
Arson Case of Interest:
Case #19-56456 On June 23, 2019 at 0606 hours, Windsor Police and Windsor Fire were dispatched to a working fire. The fire destroyed the entire building. The fire was deemed suspicious and Windsor Police Service Arson Investigators were called to the scene to investigate. Because of the destruction from the fire, investigators could not enter the building to conduct a scene examination. Investigators spoke to witnesses and canvassed for video. Through investigation, a male party was identified as a person of interest for setting the fire, as well as an involved vehicle. The motive for the fire being set was determined to be a dispute between the owner of the building and the tenants who were attempting to purchase the building from him. On August 28th, 2019, a person of interest was arrested and charged with Arson Causing Damage to Property. The estimate of damage to the building was $500,000 with a further $100,000 in incidental damage costs. This matter is still before the courts.
TARGET BASE
The Target Base Unit is responsible for the investigation of offences that relate to residential and commercial break and enters as well as any other property related offences under the Criminal Code. The unit is also responsible for investigating numerous thefts from vehicles and credit/debit card “tap” frauds. Members work closely with other police agencies to determine the identity of persons or groups responsible for these offences and to coordinate police resources to ensure successful investigations. The Target Base team also regularly assists other investigative units with the locating, surveillance of and apprehension of known wanted parties. Members of this unit conduct start to finish investigations preparing court files along with routinely making positive identification of unknown wanted offenders in criminal investigations. Investigators are often tasked with writing search warrants for vehicles and residential dwellings and preparing DNA search warrants for DNA hits found at crime scenes.
Break and Enters of Interest:
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Case #-19-66415 In this case, the accused concocted a plan with two male acquaintances to attend her residence to break in and steal her ex-common law husband’s firearms. The next day, the accused drove the same two males to her residence and provided them entry and knowledge of how to by-pass security measures put in place to deter and prevent the theft of the handguns. The handguns were successfully stolen and she was subsequently paid $1500 cash for her involvement. The following day, the owner of the residence and firearms returned to his residence and discovered the break in and theft. He immediately contacted the police to report the crime. The accused was contacted and provided a statement to WPS patrol officers. She denied having any knowledge of the break and enter involving the theft of the firearms and provided an alibi. The accused consented to an interview where she provided information, which was a marked departure from her original version of events. As the interview continued, the accused broke down and admitted to her part in the staged break in and subsequent theft. The accused was arrested and charged with Public Mischief, Conspiracy to Commit Indictable Offence of Break and Enter and Knowingly Manufacture/Transfer Firearm.
Case #19-55242 Windsor experienced a rash of commercial break and enters during the spring of 2019. All had the same modus operandi, which consisted of defeating the locking mechanism of glass entrance doors and subsequently stealing cash drawers and valuables from various businesses. The two suspects wore gloves and concealed their identities. The break-ins were committed outside of Target Base working hours and so quickly that the offenders were always gone upon patrol officer’s arrival. A white Toyota Corolla was observed in the area of several of the businesses prior to or during the break-ins by either witnesses or video surveillance. Through further investigation, a licence plate was obtained and a suspect was identified. While officers conducted mobile surveillance, the suspect and a known accomplice were observed in a commercial plaza, where the two broke into Bullseye Pizza. Both suspects were arrested for numerous counts of Break and Enter and Possessing Break and Enter Tools.
AUTO THEFT
For the purposes of Auto Theft, the definition includes automobiles, motorcycles, dirt bikes, motor homes, snowmobiles, boats, all- terrain vehicles, jet skis and trailers. Trailers have a VIN, or a serial number and can be plated and registered, thus are considered a motor vehicle for the purposes of Auto Theft. E-Bikes have risen in popularity but are NOT motor vehicles. They are property and are not included in Auto Theft statistics.
Current Auto Theft Trends: Motor vehicle thefts and attempts have shown a steady increase over the past five years, essentially doubling the number of reported incidents since 2014 An increase in occurrences at new and used car dealerships, where the businesses are being entered after hours. The suspects are targeting numerous sets of keys and stealing vehicles Increasing occurrences of residential break and enters where the resident’s vehicle or vehicles are stolen once the keys are located within the home An increase in reported auto thefts which are orchestrated insurance frauds where luxury vehicles are being exported overseas Increasing occurrences of motorcycle thefts where offenders re-paint the bikes to avoid detection Increase in opportunity thefts where unattended vehicles are left running by the owner during winter months at homes and businesses
CRIME STOPPERS
The Police Services Act, Ontario Regulation 3/99, requires Police Services to participate in Crime Prevention Initiatives and there is no better example of this than the Windsor and Essex County Crime 23 | P a g e
Stoppers program. Two police officers (one WPS and one OPP) are assigned to the unit and work in conjunction with corporate communications and investigators to generate information to solve crime in our community. The program is governed by a dedicated board of directors and has approximately 80 volunteers. The non-profit program receives no government funding and hosts various fundraising events throughout the year to cover the operating cost and reward money paid out to tipsters. The guarantee of anonymity, no requirement for court attendance and cash rewards have been driving the success of this program in our City since 1985. It is a highly respected community driven initiative and vital investigative tool used within the Windsor Police Service.
2019 was a very successful year for the Windsor and Essex County Crime Stoppers program. In the spring of 2019, the Windsor and Essex County Crime Stoppers program proudly and successfully hosted the Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers Provincial Conference. The positive feedback from the conference attendees and support from our local police agencies was tremendous. In addition, the program ran a two-month Illegal Firearms Campaign and, as a result, several illegal firearms were removed from our streets.
Officers conducted community wide, awareness presentations throughout the year. The partnership with the St. Clair College’s Media Plex and Event Management Program continued to flourish and grow. Further partnerships were initiated with the RCMP, The Windsor/Detroit Bridge Authority and Michigan Crime Stoppers, in an attempt to prevent crime and encourage reporting of crime at the new Gordie Howe International Bridge sites (both Canada and US) during and after construction. New signage was designed for the project and will be placed in strategic locations around the construction site. A Crime Stoppers presentation was also incorporated in the Bridge Authorities’ training module. In addition, three Provincial awards were won for Best Video Feature (CTV News), Best Student Engagement (St.Clair College) and best Special Project.
The Windsor and Essex County Crime Stoppers have assisted police and partnering agencies in solving a multitude of crimes this year including robberies, homicides, drug investigations, traffic investigations and break and enters. There has been significant increases in measured categories from 2018 to 2019.
Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers 2019 Year-End Statistics 2018 2019 Arrests 76 109 Cases Cleared 87 124 Property Recovered $230,400.00 $245,803.00 Drugs Seized $135,303.00 $325,055.00 Rewards Authorized $22,150.00 $33,325.00 Rewards Paid Out $8,725.00 $16,100.00
INVESTIGATIVE SUPPORT SECTION
DRUG AND GUN ENFORCEMENT UNIT
The Drugs and Guns Enforcement Unit (DGEU) investigates and enforces offences that relate to the possession, trafficking and importation of illicit narcotics contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA). DGEU enforces the Criminal Code (CC) in relation to firearm and prohibited firearms breach offences. The Provincial Cannabis Enforcement Team (PCET) enforces the illegal distribution, cultivation and possession of cannabis contrary to the Federal Cannabis Act.
DGEU is responsible for cultivating and maintaining confidential informants, sharing information, conducting surveillance, writing and executing CDSA, CC and General warrants as well as preparing
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In keeping with the strategic goals of the 2017-2019 WPS Business Plan, DGEU continues to increase intelligence gathering by utilizing social media and issuing media releases in relation to drugs, weapons and violence to target known and repeat offenders. Technological advancements with the acquisition of a raman spectrometer has improved service delivery within DGEU readily identifying unknown illicit substances. The device has also benefited other units within the Service, namely Patrol, MCU, POP and Target.
DGEU remains actively involved in the WECOSS strategy assisting community partners in combating opioid and other substance use issues. With the assistance of Community Services, five assigned officers have been actively involved in the assigned neighborhood groups. Information that originates from the neighborhoods is being forwarded onto DGEU and other divisional units. Officers are also actively participating in CPTED audits in the assigned neighborhoods. Community safety messages continue to be disseminated to WECOSS regarding information received on “bad drugs” or harmful combinations. DGEU is working collaboratively with other community partners like Emergency Medical Services and Windsor Essex County Health Unit regarding the tracking of opioids.
Cases of Interest
In February 2019, DGEU initiated an active investigation into a male suspect from the Niagara Region, who was known to carry a firearm and actively traffic methamphetamine and fentanyl powder, in the City of Windsor. As a result of the investigation, a search warrant was executed at the male’s location, with the assistance of the Emergency Services Unit. Officers located and seized a loaded handgun, 2 shotguns (one loaded), 21.5 grams of methamphetamine, 4.8 grams of fentanyl and a quantity of Canadian cash. The total value of drugs seized was over $4,070.
In total, three parties were arrested in relation to the investigation and charged with numerous firearm and drug related offences. The matter is currently before the courts.
In early 2019, DGEU received information regarding a male actively involved in the sale of cocaine in the City of Windsor. An investigation was conducted over several months and in April 2019, the suspect was subsequently arrested. A search warrant was executed on two locations and officers located and seized 466.4 grams cocaine, 30.4 grams of crack cocaine, over $15,000 in Canadian currency, packaging and a digital scale. The total value of drugs seized was $49,750.
The suspect was charged with three counts of possession of a controlled substance, for the purpose of trafficking, along with one count of possession of a controlled substance. The matter is currently before the courts.
At the end of June 2019, Toronto Police Service requested the assistance of DGEU in stopping a vehicle within the County of Essex. The driver was known to be involved in the distribution of illicit narcotics. With the assistance of the Intelligence Unit, a vehicle stop was conducted and a male suspect was arrested without incident. A search of the vehicle, incident to arrest, revealed 2,002.7 grams of cocaine, a value of $200,270. A quantity of Canadian currency was also seized.
A male suspect was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance for purpose of trafficking. The matter is currently before the courts.
Toronto Police Service also requested members of the DGEU to assist in executing a drug warrant in the City of Windsor. With the assistance of Emergency Services Unit, the search warrant was executed on a residence revealing: 1,414.8 grams of methamphetamine, 802.8 grams of fentanyl,
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various other illicit narcotics as well as two loaded handguns. The total value of drugs seized is estimated at $476,760.00.
Two suspects were charged with numerous counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking as well as numerous firearm offences. The matter is currently before the courts.
CDSA CHARGES CRIMINAL CODE CHARGES
238 289 170 137 163 96
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2019 2018 2017 2019 2018 2017
TOTAL CHARGES LAID PERSONS CHARGED
534 84 337 81 259 74
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 65 70 75 80 85
2019 2018 2017 2019 2018 2017
Federal and Provincial Cannabis Act
On October 17, 2018, the Federal and Provincial Cannabis Act came into force. The Cannabis Act of Ontario regulates the possession, use, sale and distribution of cannabis. Currently, the only way to purchase cannabis in our region is through the government owned and operated online Ontario Cannabis Store (www.ocs.ca). Any purchases made on the website are limited to 30 grams of dried of cannabis marihuana or its equivalent as outlined in the Cannabis Act. These products are distributed by mail to the purchaser.
A provision in the act allows for applications for licences to operate storefront dispensaries. Currently, one licence has been issued in Windsor/ Essex County, however, that storefront is not up and running yet.
Case of interest
In October 2019, members of the PCET received information regarding an illegal storefront selling cannabis without authority. A Federal Cannabis Act warrant was executed on the store and several cannabis products were seized: hash, shatter, resin, cannabis, cannabis oil, cannabis edibles, cannabis gummies, and other miscellaneous items. Total value of cannabis items seized was valued at $10,775.
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Two suspects were arrested and charged for possession for the purpose of trafficking under the Federal Cannabis Act.
PROVINCIAL CANNABIS ENFORCEMENT TEAM
TYPE TOTAL Enforcement Type Illicit Storefronts Total Warrants Executed 4 Date of Search Warrant/ Name of 14-Mar-2019: Envy, Storefront/ Location 14-Mar-2019: Compassion House 01-Aug-2019: 5Fifty5 Dispensary – LaSalle ON 29-Aug-2019: Dodge City Quads Dispensary 10-Oct-2019: Sigma Dispensary Total Arrests Made 13 Total Value of Drugs Seized $60 417.00 (approx.) Total Currency Seized $4,503.00 (approx.) Total Charges Laid Total: 13 Provincial: 1, Federal: 12 Total Product Seized Dried Cannabis (Grams): 3,624 Hashish (Grams): 15.9 CBD Oil Vape Pens (Items): 13 Cannabis Oils (Tinctures, Distillate): 86 Pre-rolled Cannabis Cigarettes (Total): 76 Edibles (Items): 359 Shatter (Grams): 46
FIREARMS UNIT
2019 Firearm Seizures Handguns
Rifles/ Shotguns
Air Rifles 18 22 40 112 Air Pistols 71
40 177 Toy Guns
CEW
Other Weapons Total (not including edged weapons)
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FATE Traces (Firearms Analysis Tracing and Enforcement)
There were 19 FATE traces submitted for handguns and rifles that came into WPS custody in 2019. Of these 19 traces, some were submissions for multiple firearms including one submission with 15 smuggled firearms and a second involved four smuggled firearms. The traces originated from the United States. The remaining firearms that were traced came back with negative results (either too old to trace or lack of importer information. Origins from outside of USA).
2019 FIREARMS FATE TRACE ORIGINS
13
1 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 2
2019 FIREARMS FATE TRACE ORIGINS
Windsor Michigan Colorado Tennessee Arkansas Texas Oklahoma Wyoming Utah Ohio
CRIMINAL INTELLIGENCE UNIT
SOURCE HANDLING UNIT
The Source Handling Unit of the Criminal Intelligence Unit is responsible for reviewing all potential human source assessment forms and cultivating new potential human sources. Included responsibilities within the Source Handing Unit are:
Assessment of human sources, reviews of the human source handler checklist with both the handler and the human source, reviewing all source debriefs and acting in a facilitating capacity to bring investigators within Windsor Police Service and outside law enforcement agencies together in an effort to further criminal investigations.
In 2019, Source Handling members are also responsible for portfolios to monitor Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs and Street Gangs that are associated and/or operating in Windsor.
In May of 2019, a SHU member successfully completed Title 19 training in the United States, was sworn in as a Task Force Officer with the Department of Homeland Security, and assigned to the Homeland Security Investigations Guns and Gangs Unit. This officer is a point of contact for international border investigations and intelligence matters.
The Criminal Intelligence Service of Ontario Liaison Officer’s role is to provide full range of intelligence/ investigative / enforcement activities required by the Windsor Police Service and by Criminal Intelligence Service Ontario. The Liaison Officer acts as facilitator / coordinator of local intelligence / enforcement operations, which have been supported by CISO. This officer also develops intelligence / investigative strategies associated with CISO. The Liaison Officer is tasked with chairing quarterly district meetings within their respective districts and with attending quarterly CISO Operating Body Meetings throughout Ontario. The Liaison Officer is tasked to provide leadership on behalf of CISO and the Windsor Police Service relating to the delivery of intelligence information sharing between all law enforcement agencies represented within CISO. The Liaison Officer is also tasked with arranging outreach-training programs with CISO members Agencies.
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Cases of Interest:
In 2019, members of the Source Handling Unit (SHU) participated in numerous investigations within the Windsor Police Service and with other police agencies. Throughout the year, however, members of the SHU are consistently providing support to Major Crime Branch, Internet Child Exploitation Unit, Mobile Surveillance Unit, Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement, Target Base, Financial Crimes Unit, and Drugs/Guns Unit. The support includes surveillance, arrest of subjects and sharing of intelligence information. A summary of some of these cases include:
In February of 2019, SHU conducted an investigation under Project Narooma. This investigation involved the distribution of cannabis marihuana through online purchases. Several online cannabis sites were identified to be in contravention of the Cannabis Act. An undercover police officer, successfully purchased cannabis marihuana from three different individuals related to one online order site. Three males were charged with various Cannabis Act offences. A Cannabis Act search warrant executed at a residence resulted in the seizure of $149,420 worth of cannabis marihuana products.
In March of 2019 SHU members assisted the MCU with identifying individuals wanted for Assault w/weapon, point firearm offences. Two males were identified through intelligence contacts across the Province. Both individuals were identified from the Toronto region with gang affiliations.
Throughout 2019, members of SHU participated in different JMT meetings (B.E.S.T./HSI), working groups (CISO street gang), facilitated outreach training courses and provided training at various courses offered by OPC and CISO.
MOBILE SURVEILLANCE UNIT
The Mobile Surveillance Unit of the Windsor Police Criminal Intelligence Unit is a support unit that provides physical surveillance for all areas within the Windsor Police Service. It specializes in covert surveillance of suspects in efforts to collect and obtain pertinent intelligence and/or evidence that can be used to further ongoing investigations such as crimes of violence, property crime occurrences and illegal drug trafficking. The Mobile Surveillance Unit took part in numerous investigations in 2019, located and arrested suspects, assisted numerous units within the Service as well as Services from other jurisdictions.
In 2019, the Mobile Surveillance Unit covertly obtained DNA in relation to sexual assaults, robbery and homicide investigations, assisted other units as required, assisted JFO investigations in regards to firearms and facilitated training courses for WPS and CISO.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT UNIT
The Technical Support Unit of the Windsor Police Criminal Intelligence Unit is comprised of three full- time officers who provide technical investigative assistance and solutions for all areas within the Windsor Police Service and surrounding agencies. The unit specializes in the installation, maintenance and monitoring of covert video, photographic evidence, covert audio, audio interceptions, physical surveillance, internet investigation, video downloads, and any general technical support needs. Officers are tasked with creating new and innovative techniques to meet the ever-changing demand of the investigator and the sophistication of the criminal element. One such example of this in 2019 was the involvement of two TSU officers in the deployment of the Remotely Piloted Aircraft System Unit. One of the primary functions of the RPAS Unit is to assist in the collection of evidence for Investigators using the rapidly developing aerial video and photographic technology.
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Throughout 2019, the Windsor Police TSU saw an increase in specific investigative techniques, which subsequently caused a decrease in the utilization of others. The type of technical support provided by this unit is charted below.
2019 TSU Stats Video Downloads (96) Trackers Install/Removal (2) Task Previewing (42) 4% Video Install/Removal (37) 8% 16% Maintenance (40) 3% 0% 3% Audio Install/Removal (34) O.P.K Audio (34) 0% 7% Video/Audio Monitoring (34) 6% Surveillance (68) 17% Training Days/Teaching (108) 7% TSCM (0) 6% TDR (21) 11% 6% 6% LBS (21) RPAS (25) Other (Days - 52)
Video Downloads Officers attend locations based on request forms and download video from on-site DVR units and security systems. Tracking Devices Tracking units are installed and uninstalled on vehicles operated by the Windsor Police or on vehicles where a warrant has been issued. Task Previewing In most cases, an extensive preview is conducted at locations or on vehicles prior to installation of trackers, audio equipment, and covert video. This is done to gather information to ensure that installations are completed covertly, timely, and to a high standard. Video This includes the installation of video cameras and recording equipment to be utilized for live monitoring and/or on-site recording with download capabilities. Maintenance Return to installation location to conduct possible repair, download, equipment and battery replacement, and removal. Audio Includes all body worn audio recorders, and any other audio devices installed for recording purposes. OPK Audio Consist of officer protection listening devices deployed for officer safety. Video/ Audio Unit assisted with the live monitoring of video and/or audio devices deployed. Monitoring Surveillance Unit assists with the physical surveillance of identified targets or locations based on investigative needs Training Officers attend OPC annually to provide teaching assistance for the Technical Investigators Course hosted by CISO. Officers also deliver presentations at OPC in regards to technical support officers partaking in the Drug Investigation Techniques course. Officers attend bi-weekly training as mandated by Transport Canada for the RPAS Unit as well as scheduled training specific to the Command Bus. TSCM Conducting an electronic and physical check or inspection of a room, building, (Technical Surveillance area or vehicle for counter surveillance equipment. Counter Measures) TDR/ LBS Officers assist investigators with the setting up and maintenance of TDR/LBS warrants on the JSI system. RPAS Unit Officers provide 24/7 deployment of the RPAS as requested by all investigators of the Windsor Police Service.
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Other This includes days spent for undercover operations and coroner’s inquests.
JOINT FORCES OPERATIONS
The Windsor Police Service currently has members deployed in several Joint Forces Operations operating out of and assigned to the Investigative Support Section. Each Unit has Windsor Police Officers who work in conjunction with their Provincial counterparts and members from other municipal services to assist the Windsor community with global issues.
Provincial Weapons Enforcement Unit (PWEU) – the member that works in this Unit is responsible for investigations pertaining to firearms trafficking in the Province of Ontario and internationally. This position is currently fulfilled by a DGEU member, and is no longer full time position.
Provincial Anti Terrorism Section (PATS) – the member that works in this unit is responsible for investigations that pertain to individuals who may be involved in terrorism and extremist activities.
Border Enforcement Security Task Force (BEST) - The Task Force comes under the umbrella of Homeland Security Investigations. Numerous U.S. Federal, State and Local law enforcement agencies comprise the Task Force. Windsor Police, O.P.P., C.B.S.A. and R.C.M.P. are participants in the Task Force, which was created to facilitate the seamless sharing of information and intelligence between agencies and countries. It also allows for the investigation of cross border crimes to extend beyond the borders. The focus of the Task Force is the cross border smuggling of narcotics, firearms, money and people. This position is currently fulfilled by an Intelligence member, and is no longer full time position.
Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) – The Provincial Asset Forfeiture Unit is comprised of officers from the Ontario Provincial Police and 21 municipal police services from across the province. Investigators of the AFU provide guidance, expertise and leadership on the various methods available to seize assets for their eventual forfeiture. They support various substantive Units, such as Drug Enforcement, Fraud, Illegal Gaming, Weapons and Auto Theft for Regional / Detachment Crime Units, Regional / Municipal Police Services and front-line officers. This position is currently fulfilled by a DGEU member, and is no longer full time position.
Civil Remedies for Illicit Activity 1 civil forfeiture, $14,040CAD Cash Counts Processed and Awaiting 4 Counts Processed Disposition Total =
$487,937 CAD (OPP Case) $1,587 USD
$120,000 CAD (WPS Case) $49,300 USD
21 Intakes Submitted Total = $91,438 CAD, $155 USD Referrals to Canada Revenue Agency 3 FINTRAC Submissions 2
Repeat Offender and Parole Enforcement (ROPE) – ROPE members are responsible for locating and apprehending persons unlawfully at large or those who violate conditions of their release by failing to
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In 2019, ROPE West, which is a six-member team, comprised of two WPS officers, two London Police officers and two OPP officers completed the year with 216 arrests.
TOTAL ROPE ARRESTS
2017 193 2018 244 2019 216
During the course of the year, ROPE was able to cultivate several confidential informants, executed numerous judicial authorizations and obtain several production orders.
Cases of Interest:
A request for ROPE West to assist the U.S. Marshals Office was received. The subject was wanted in Georgia for firearms smuggling and was located, living in Windsor. Extradition proceedings are currently ongoing
Windsor Police Major Crime Unit requested ROPE’s assistance to attempt to locate a male wanted for attempted murder. Through investigation, the male was located in London, Ontario, and was arrested without incident
ROPE West was requested to help locate a male that London Police wanted in relation to a drive- by shooting and for breaching a condition of previous release. ROPE officers located this male and the vehicle used in the drive-by shooting in Windsor and arrested him without incident. On examination of the vehicle, a .45 calibre shell casing was found in the vehicle. A warrant was subsequently executed on his apartment where a large amount of drugs and currency was seized.
MORALITY UNIT The Morality Unit consists of two Constables who are assigned to the DIGS Unit. The current focus and mandate of the Morality Unit includes investigating all aspects of Human Trafficking, sex trade workers, adult entertainment establishments and hate crimes. They also liaise with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario regarding liquor related offences and complaints, liaise with the Ministry of Finance regarding Tobacco related complaints, perform VIP protection and coordinate psychological related transports to appropriate facilities in Ontario, for the Ministry of the Attorney General.
2019 Morality Unit Statistics Description Total Provincial CRIA Grant for the prevention of human trafficking prepared and submitted – 1 approval pending. OPP Provincial Strategy to end Human Trafficking Grant - $17,400 1 Number of contacts with sex trade workers/ escort license checks 14 Human Trafficking related charges laid 24 Prostitution Investigations 7 Assist outside agency with victim protection 2 Assist other police agency with active Human Trafficking Investigations 2 Witness Protection relating to court process 2 Windsor Police Service reports referred to AGCO for follow up investigations 82 Liquor Licensed Establishments checked in partnership with AGCO 32 Liquor Licensed Establishments checked by Morality Unit 34 32 | P a g e
Out of town MHA prisoner transports (St.Thomas/ Penetanguishene) 7 VIP Dignitary Protection details assisting RCMP 4 Investigations in relation to Graffiti 28 Hate Crime investigations 4 Assist DIGS with Drug Trafficking Investigations 7 Crime Stoppers Tips Investigated and Cleared 77 HT presentations (4 Public, 1 to Police Personnel) 5 HT presentations by Morality Unit to group home residences 3 Assist WeFight organization with Victim Assistance 15 Actively involved in Intelligence Branch Investigation outside Morality mandate 9 Assist Mobile Surveillance Unit 14
Cases of Interest:
On June 11 and June 12, 2019 Windsor Police Officers conducted a ‘John’ sweep at two separate hotels in the City of Windsor. Both hotels assisted this operation by providing two rooms each, at no cost, to the Windsor Police Service. Potential ‘Johns’ responded to an advertisement then communicated unknowingly, with an undercover officer, requesting sexual services. The goal of the operation was to prosecute buyers of sexual services to reduce the market for sex trafficking. The first advertisement received 55 text messages from potential ‘Johns’. One male was subsequently charged with 286.1(1) Obtaining Sexual Services Consideration/ Communicate. The second advertisement received 52 text messages from potential ‘Johns’. Five males were subsequently charged. The charged males ranged in age from 19 to 63.
In April of 2019, a Human Trafficking conference was planned and executed. The conference was for law enforcement and other service providers who encounter victims of Human Trafficking. The conference was held at the Fogolar Furlan Club and was attended by 140 people. This conference was fully funded by a grant from the Department of Justice.
FORENSIC IDENTIFICATION UNIT
The Forensic Identification Unit is committed to identifying individuals and analyzing forensic evidence in a professional, objective and efficient manner.
In 2019, the Forensic Identification Branch operated with one Staff Sergeant, one Sergeant, nine Constables (identified as Forensic Identification Specialists), and one civilian AFIS Operator. New in 2019 was that one Forensic Identification Specialist was assigned strictly to manage designated DNA Offences.
This specialized team of trained officers provides technical and photographic assistance to all investigative branches of the Windsor Police Service and is responsible for locating, recording, gathering, analyzing and evaluating physical evidence from traditional crime scenes and major motor vehicle collisions. The Unit also endeavours to stay current with technology; a Fuji X-T1 infrared camera is the latest acquisition.
Numerous training courses were taken in 2019. Forensic Identification Officers completed courses in Chemical Treatment & Fluorescent Techniques, Photoshop for Forensics, Applied Forensic Videography, Advanced Friction Ridge Analysis, Death Investigation, and Forensic Shooting Scene Examination. Forensic Identification Officers also attended the Ontario Forensic Identification Conference, and the Ontario Homicide Conference.
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Forensic officers investigated five homicides in 2019 and progress continues on many cold cases. Forensics played a crucial role in identifying the suspect in the murder of 6-year old Ljubica Topic in May 1971, over 48 years ago.
Statistics for the below listed categories are for 2019 and shown graphically in comparison to the prior 4 years for the purpose of identifying any possible trends.
Calls for Service
6000 4145 4239 3934 3955 1905 4000 1950 2000 755 890 0 2019 2018 2017 2016
Total Calls for Service Follow Ups
DNA Data Bank Statistics
This section is staffed by a Forensic Identification Specialist. The section is primarily responsible for the implementation of the DNA legislation and collects bodily substance samples from designated offenders. These DNA samples are then submitted to the National DNA Databank. In 2019, the Windsor Police Service had 107 forensic matches between DNA profiles and convicted offender DNA profiles.
DNA Comparisons 861 900 695 800 676 685 700 601 567 600 517 500 408 400 112 300 130 23 200 76 41 100 28 15 15 20 18 14 0 TOTAL DNA COURT WARRANT CONSENT NOT ORDERS ORDERS DNA DNA EXECUTED EXECUTED
2019 2018 2017 2016
(Additional Info – 70 Outstanding DNA Court Orders from 2016/2017/2018 we executed in 2019 but not included in the final Total DNA Court Orders executed for 2019).
AFIS Statistics
This section is staffed by a civilian who is responsible for maintaining and operating the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS). The system automates the capture, search and storage of both crime scene and arrestee fingerprints.
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The fingerprints of every person charged with an indictable offence by the Windsor Police Service are taken under the authority of the Identification of Criminals Act. These records form an extensive database, which allows the Forensic Identification Branch to assist investigators.
Adult Male Fingerprinted - 3250 Adult Female Fingerprinted - 999 Young Offenders - 107
These numbers resulted in 17,424 entries in the Versadex and Intellibook mugshot system.
Case of Interest
In February, Windsor Police Forensic Identification Officers attended a residence for a report of a sexual assault. The suspect in the sexual assault was charged, based on information from the victim, but claimed innocence.
During scene examination, potential forensic evidence was discovered on the victim’s clothing. The evidence located was collected, preserved, and forwarded to the Canada Centre of Forensic Science (CFS). After CFS analysis, a male DNA profile was discovered and uploaded to the National DNA Databank. The profile was compared but was not a match to any known offenders.
Three weeks later another sexual assault occurred and forensic evidence was again obtained by Windsor Police Forensics. This evidence was then sent to CFS for analysis, where a DNA profile was recovered and subsequently uploaded to the National DNA Databank. This profile matched the original profile from three weeks prior.
Judicial authorization was granted and DNA was obtained from the suspect and uploaded to the National DNA Databank, resulting in the DNA match from both crime scenes.
As result of DNA technology, the DNA samples were compared and it was determined that the possibility that the DNA belonged to someone else, unrelated to the assailant was 1 in 260 trillion. Because of the overwhelming forensic evidence, the accused pled guilty to all charges.
INTERNET CHILD EXPLOITATION UNIT
The Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit operates under the umbrella of the Forensic Identification Branch. The unit is responsible for two different functions; online, child sex offence investigations and digital forensic examinations.
The unit currently has two ICE investigators and two digital forensic examiners. The Ontario Provincial Strategy funds three of the four members (two investigators and one digital forensic examiner). As such, the unit provides support to adjacent police service in Child Exploitation related cases as per the agreement with the Ontario Provincial Strategy. These services include LaSalle, Chatham-Kent and OPP detachments in Windsor Essex County.
Both ICE Investigators were new in 2019 and completed numerous courses including Digital Technologies for Investigators, Canadian Internet Child Exploitation, Advanced Internet Child Exploitation and the Peer-to-Peer Investigators Course.
The ICE investigators conduct both reactive and proactive investigations. Reactive investigations include all internet related child sex offences reported locally, and by different law enforcement agencies inside and outside of Canada. These complaints not only deal with the possession and distribution of online child sexual abuse material and child luring, but also include complaints from parents/schools in regards to the trend of sexting and online harassment.
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The ICE unit is also responsible for digital forensic examinations and supports the entire Service on investigations involving digital evidence. Both Digital Forensic Examiners have extensive and advanced training and are certified in many specific areas including cellphone and computer data extraction and analysis. They are recognized by the court as digital forensic expert witness.
In 2019, the ICE unit conducted 182 new investigations, which is a 184% increase from 2018.
Total New Investigations 182
113 64
2017 2018
As depicted in the graph below, RCMP’s National Child Exploitation Coordination Centre (NCECC) referrals increased 132% from 2018 and 43% from 2017.
New Investigations Detail
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60 53 37 28 20 24 12 10 4 2 2 0 1 0
NCECC CYBER TIP REPORTS OTHER CYBER CRIME P2P INVESTIGATIONS UNDERCOVER/LURING INVESTIGATION
2017 2018 2019
In 2019, ICE officers laid 44 charges and arrested 10 offenders.
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Charges
23 20 18 16 13 11 12 12
6 7 4 3 0 2 2 0 12 0 1 1 2 2 1
POSSESSION ACCESSING DISTRIBUTION MAKING MAKE MAKING CHILD LURING OTHER AVALIABLE SEXUALLY EXPLICIT MATERIAL AVAILABLE
2017 2018 2019
In 2019, the ICE unit obtained 27 Judicial Authorizations, including 19 production orders and 8 search warrants.
Judicial Authorizations 24 24 19 24 15 8
PRODUCTION ORDER SEARCH WARRANT
2017 2018 2019
On the forensic analysis side, the number of digital devices examined increased 19%. These devices include all Windsor Police Service digital devices seized for analysis. New internal procedures were implemented, allowing forensic examiners to complete the forensic analysis in timely manner. Consequently, the forensic clearing rate has increased 98% compared to 2018 and backlog devices were reduced by 59% compared to 2018.
Forensic Investigations
300 252 204 251 188 119 34 103 77
DEVICES FOR ANALYSIS CONCLUDED FORENSIC BACKLOGGED DEVICES INVESTIGATIONS
2017 2018 2019
Public Education
In 2019, the ICE Unit provided public awareness presentations to our community. Members gave six public speeches during the year with approximately 165 attendees.
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2020 Initiatives/Expectations:
Investigation Services continues to provide efficient and effective criminal investigations for all criminal offences that fall under the Investigations mandate. In 2020, effective duty rotation continues to provide job enrichment opportunities for all sworn members. Decreasing crime rates and increasing criminal offence solvency rates will continue to be the objectives of the Windsor Police Service.
The Investigative Section will see the creation of a victim centred unit, Major Crimes - Special Victims. These officers will provide an enhanced service delivery to the communities most vulnerable victims, including Intimate Partner Violence and Child Abuse. The goal of a more victim-centred approach to these investigations will enhance community agency partnerships and create a more focused approach to these investigations.
Further considerations are planned to combat the rate of property crime within our community, as it is one of the main contributing factors in an increased Crime Severity Index in Windsor.
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Ministry of the Solicitor General Ministère du Solliciteur général
Public Safety Division Division de la sécurité publique Public Safety Training Division Division de la formation en matière de sécurité publique
25 Grosvenor St. 25 rue Grosvenor 12th Floor 12e étage Toronto ON M7A 2H3 Toronto ON M7A 2H3
Telephone: (416) 314-3377 Téléphone: (416) 314-3377 Facsimile: (416) 314-4037 Télécopieur: (416) 314-4037
MEMORANDUM TO: All Chiefs of Police and Commissioner Thomas Carrique Chairs, Police Services Boards
FROM: Marc Bedard Assistant Deputy Minister Public Safety Division and Public Safety Training Division
SUBJECT: Special Investigations Unit Act In-force Date
DATE OF ISSUE: January 21, 2020 CLASSIFICATION: General Information RETENTION: Indefinite INDEX NO.: 20-0001 PRIORITY: Normal
At the request of the Ministry of the Attorney General, I am sharing a communication regarding the Special Investigations Unit Act, 2019 (SIU Act) and a proposed in-force date of June 30, 2020.
Please review the attached memo from Assistant Deputy Attorney General Jane Mallen, which provides details on the SIU Act. If you require further information, please contact Andrea Hargovan at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Marc Bedard Assistant Deputy Minister Public Safety Division and Public Safety Training Division
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Ministry of the Ministère du Attorney General Procureur général
Office of the Assistant Deputy Bureau du sous-procureur Attorney General général adjoint
Policy Division Division des politiques
McMurtry-Scott Building Édifice McMurtry-Scott 720 Bay Street, 7th Floor 720, rue Bay, 7e étage Toronto ON M7A 2S9 Toronto ON M7A 2S9
Tel: 416 212-5365 Tél. : 416 212-5365 Fax: 416 326-2699 Téléc. : 416 326-2699
January 17, 2020
MEMORANDUM TO: Marc Bedard, Assistant Deputy Minister Public Safety Division, Ministry of the Solicitor General
FROM: Jane Mallen, A/Assistant Deputy Attorney General Policy Division, Ministry of the Attorney General
SUBJECT: Special Investigations Unit Act In-force Date
The purpose of this memorandum is to advise policing stakeholders across the province of the government’s proposal to bring the Special Investigations Unit Act, 2019 (SIU Act) into force on June 30, 2020.
On March 26, 2019, Bill 68, the Comprehensive Ontario Police Services Act, 2019 (COPS Act) received Royal Assent. The COPS Act includes a new standalone statute, the SIU Act, which will focus on clarifying the mandate of the SIU to ensure more timely, efficient, reasonable and transparent investigations. The new legislation will ensure that the province has effective and independent police oversight, while respecting the integrity and professionalism of our province’s frontline police officers.
Once in force, the SIU Act will: • establish the SIU as a fully independent provincial agency; • require the SIU to investigate any discharge of a firearm at a person by an official, regardless of whether serious injury or death occurred; • remove the ability of the SIU to investigate criminal conduct of policing officials outside of its mandate; • permit the SIU to investigate special constables employed by the Niagara Parks Commission and peace officers in the Legislative Protective Service, in addition to police officers; and, • require the SIU to report publicly on investigations that take more than 120 days to complete and release further updates every 30 days thereafter.
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Ministry of the Solicitor General Ministère du Solliciteur général
Public Safety Division Division de la sécurité publique Public Safety Training Division Division de la formation en matière de sécurité publique
25 Grosvenor St. 25 rue Grosvenor 12th Floor 12e étage Toronto ON M7A 2H3 Toronto ON M7A 2H3
Telephone: (416) 314-3377 Téléphone: (416) 314-3377 Facsimile: (416) 314-4037 Télécopieur: (416) 314-4037
MEMORANDUM TO: All Chiefs of Police and Commissioner Thomas Carrique Chairs, Police Services Boards
FROM: Marc Bedard Assistant Deputy Minister Public Safety Division and Public Safety Training Division
SUBJECT: Licence Plate Design
DATE OF ISSUE: January 29, 2020 CLASSIFICATION: General Information RETENTION: Indefinite INDEX NO.: 20-0002 PRIORITY: Normal
At the request of the Ministry of Transportation, I am sharing a communication regarding the new design of licence plates beginning February 1, 2020.
Please review the attached memo from A/Assistant Deputy Minister Nosa Ero-Brown, which provides details on the new licence plates. If you require further information, please contact Elizabeth Marles, Manager, Vehicle Programs Office, Ministry of Transportation, at (416) 235-3433 or [email protected].
Sincerely,
Marc Bedard Assistant Deputy Minister Public Safety Division and Public Safety Training Division
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The government is proposing to bring the SIU Act into force on June 30, 2020. If members of the law enforcement community would like to provide feedback on the proposed in-force date, they can provide their views to the us via email to Andrea Hargovan, Director of the Agency and Tribunals Branch in the Ministry of the Attorney General at [email protected].
Thank you for your assistance in bringing this memorandum to the attention of the policing community. We look forward to continuing to work with police services to enhance the openness and transparency of Ontario’s policing oversight system.
Sincerely,
Original signed by
Jane Mallen A/Assistant Deputy Attorney General Policy Division Ministry of the Attorney General
Ministry of Ministère des Transportation Transports
Road User Safety Division Division de Sécurité Routière 87 Sir William Hearst Avenue 87, avenue Sir William Hearst Room 191 bureau 191 Toronto, ON M3M 0B4 Toronto, ON M3M 0B4 Tel: 416-235-4453 télé: 416-235-4453 Fax: 416-235-4153 télécopieur: 416-235-4153
MEMORANDUM TO: Marc Bedard Assistant Deputy Minister Public Safety Division and Public Safety Training Division Ministry of the Solicitor General
FROM: Nosa Ero-Brown A/Assistant Deputy Minister Road User Safety Division Ministry of Transportation
SUBJECTS: Ontario New Licence Plate Design ______
The purpose of this memorandum is to advise the policing community about a Ministry of Transportation, Ministry of Government and Consumer Services and Ministry of the Solicitor General initiative to introduce a new design for passenger plates starting February 1, 2020. Further communications will be provided prior to the implementation of new designs for other plate types (e.g., commercial licence plates).
All current plates can still be used on the road, there is no mandatory replacement of plates to the new design. Going forward only the newly designed plates will be available for purchase.
The new plate design was announced as part of the 2019 Ontario budget and a News Release was issued in April 2019. A new design for Ontario licence plates was overdue, as they were last redesigned in 1982. Newly designed passenger plates are being introduced to promote Ontario as a place to grow for families, communities and for business and will have a new slogan: “A PLACE TO GROW” (English) or “EN PLEIN ESSOR” (French). The new plates will also incorporate the province’s renewed trillium logo. Please see attachment for a sample of the new plate design.
The new licence plates will also:
• Be flat and feature high definition sheeting that is stronger, brighter and longer lasting than the current embossed Ontario licence plates with beaded sheeting • Use manufacturing materials that meet retro-reflective requirements for visibility and address environmental issues while at the same time, the advanced retroreflective technology that is embedded in the reflective sheeting, will also help prevent counterfeiting.
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• Have white characters on a two-toned blue background design • Display the renewed trillium logo between the alpha and numeric characters and the crown in the bottom right-hand corner of the plate • Display the trillium hologram security feature on the left and batch number on the right.
Plate testing was conducted to ascertain the reflectivity of the new licence plate style and the results show that the licence plates can be accurately read by our current Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) systems.
The new style uses a micro prismatic design providing higher reflectivity that makes the plates brighter, more legible, and easier to see from greater distances, which allows law enforcement to better read and efficiently identify the plates over the older technology (i.e. beaded).
I would ask that you please bring this memorandum to the attention of the policing community. If police services would like to discuss the new licence plate design, they may contact Elizabeth Marles, Manager, Vehicle Programs Office, Ministry of Transportation, at (416) 235-3433 or [email protected].
Thank you for your assistance.
Nosa Ero-Brown A/Assistant Deputy Minister Road User Safety Division
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APPENDIX – Licence Plate Images
Passenger plate with English slogan:
Passenger plate with French slogan:
Ministry of the Solicitor General Ministère du Solliciteur général
Public Safety Division Division de la sécurité publique Public Safety Training Division Division de la formation en matière de sécurité publique
25 Grosvenor St. 25 rue Grosvenor 12th Floor 12e étage Toronto ON M7A 2H3 Toronto ON M7A 2H3
Telephone: (416) 314-3377 Téléphone: (416) 314-3377 Facsimile: (416) 314-4037 Télécopieur: (416) 314-4037
MEMORANDUM TO: All Chiefs of Police and Commissioner Thomas Carrique Chairs, Police Services Boards
FROM: Marc Bedard Assistant Deputy Minister Public Safety Division and Public Safety Training Division
SUBJECT: 2019 Novel Coronavirus
DATE OF ISSUE: February 10, 2020 CLASSIFICATION: General Information RETENTION: Indefinite INDEX NO.: 20-0004 PRIORITY: Normal
As the province continues to coordinate efforts with regard to the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), I want to provide you with information that the Ministry of Health has shared with health care providers.
Although the information is primarily for paramedics and ambulance dispatchers, I would encourage you to review the attached documentation for your consideration and awareness, as follows:
• Paramedic Guidance 2020-02-05 (EN) • Paramedic Guidance 2020-02-05 (FR) • CACC/ACS Training Bulletin
In addition, the Ministry of Health regularly updates its website to advise the public of the emerging situation. The web page is kept up to date with information on the status of the 2019 novel coronavirus cases in Ontario. Please find listed below the links to the website:
• EN: https://www.ontario.ca/page/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov • FR: https://www.ontario.ca/fr/page/nouveau-coronavirus-de-wuhan-2019-ncov
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January 31, 2020
Issue Number 2 – version 2.3
Emergency Health Services Ministry of Health
CACC/ACS Training Bulletin, Issue Number 2 – version 2.3 Call Taking and Dispatching Protocols for 2019-nCoV coronavirus
Introduction
On December 31, 2019, the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission in China issued a statement saying that they have identified 27 cases of respiratory illness (undiagnosed viral pneumonia) associated with a local live seafood market. The World Health Organization was engaged via their China Country Office and continues to monitor the evolving situation.
A new (novel) type of coronavirus was identified January 7, 2020 by Chinese authorities. As travel and monitoring increases, cases of 2019-nCoV (Novel Coronavirus) are now being reported and confirmed in other countries. The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported evidence of sustained human-to-human transmission of the virus.
The Ontario Ministry of Health and Emergency Health Services are monitoring this evolving situation in order to keep all responders safe and healthy. At this time a supplemental call-take screening tool is required for Febrile Enteric Respiratory Infection (FREI) positive persons or any person who has self-identified that they may have visited or been in contact with people in the suspected areas.
Currently FREI is being assessed for the following cards:
02: Abdominal Pain 07: Breathing problems
20: Headache 30: Decreased Level of Consciousness
31: Generally Unwell
All Patient Transfer Cards (32, 33 and 34)
In all cases as per above, the paramedics and all responders are to be informed of the patient’s history and that the individual should be considered FREI positive which means the paramedics should be using proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) based on their training and standards.
Call Taking and Dispatching Protocols for 1 January 31, 2020 for 2019-nCoV coronavirus Issue Number 2-version 2.3
Coronavirus Screening Tool – Supplemental Questions
In addition to the current FREI screening protocols, upon identification of a positive FREI screening result, Ambulance Communications Officers (ACO) will proceed with the following supplemental triage questions:
This tool is to be used after secondary card usage and prior to PAI and is not required when using patient transfer cards (32, 33, 34).
In cases of VSA or Choking, where the ACO is directed to PAI immediately from the Primary Assessment, as soon as practical following the immediate PAI, and before disconnecting from the caller, ACOs shall conduct the Coronavirus Screening Tool and ensure the results of any screening is provided to any responders.
Q1: Is the person presenting with fever and/or new onset of cough or difficulty breathing?
If YES, document responses and go to Question #2* If NO, document and go to Question #2* If UNKOWN, document and go to Question #2*
Q2: Has the person travelled to Hubei province (includes Wuhan), China, in the 14 days before the onset of illness?
If YES, document as FREI+ and Travel+ and go to Question #3* If NO, document and go to Question #3* If UNKOWN, document and go to Question #3*
Call Taking and Dispatching Protocols for 2 January 31, 2020 for 2019-nCoV coronavirus Issue Number 2-version 2.3
Q3: Has the person had close contact with a confirmed or probable case of 2019-nCoV (novel coronavirus)?
If YES, document as FREI+ and Travel+ and go to Question #4* If NO, document and go to Question #4* If UNKOWN, document and go to Question #4*
Q4: Has the person had close contact with a person with acute respiratory illness who has been to the Hubei province, China in the 14 days
before their symptom onset?
If YES, document as FREI+ and Travel+ and inform all responders* If NO, document and inform all responders* If UNKOWN, document and inform all responders *
*See Paramedic and Responder Notifications for details
Paramedic and Responder Notifications
If the person is FREI positive but has answered no to questions one (1), two (2), three (3) and four (4) the ACO will inform all paramedics and responders that: “the person is FREI positive”
If the person is FREI positive and has answered YES to question one (1), but has answered NO to questions two (2), three (3) and four (4) the ACO will inform all paramedics and responders that: “the person is FREI positive with fever and/or new onset of cough or difficulty breathing”
If the person is FREI positive and answers YES to question two (2) the ACO will notify all responders that: “the person is FREI positive and has a history of travel to Hubei province in China”
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If the person is FREI positive and answers YES to question three (3) the ACO will notify all responders that: “the person is FREI positive and has had close contact with a confirmed or probable case of 2019-nCoV (novel coronavirus)”
If the person is FREI positive and answers YES to question four (4) the ACO will notify all responders that: “the person is FREI positive and has had close contact with a person with acute respiratory illness who has been to the Hubei province, China in the 14 days before their symptom onset”
If the caller is unsure or unaware of travel history than the ACO will notify the responders: “The person is FREI positive and travel history or contact with sick individuals who have travelled to the Hubei province is unknown”
If the ACO fails to ask or receive answers to the supplemental travel and contact questions than the ACO will notify: “The person is FREI positive but the travel and contact questions were not answered”
Call Taking and Dispatching Protocols for 4 January 31, 2020 for 2019-nCoV coronavirus Issue Number 2-version 2.3
Appendix A
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Call Taking and Dispatching Protocols for 1 January 31, 2020 for 2019-nCoV coronavirus Issue Number 2-version 2.3
This tool is to be used after secondary card usage and prior to PAI and is not required when using patient transfer cards (32, 33, 34).
In cases of VSA or Choking, where the ACO is directed to PAI immediately from the Primary Assessment, as soon as practical following the immediate PAI, and before disconnecting from the caller, ACOs shall conduct the Coronavirus Screening Tool and ensure the results of any screening is provided to any responders.
Q1: Is the person presenting with fever and/or new onset of cough or difficulty breathing?
If YES, document responses and go to Question #2* If NO, document and go to Question #2* If UNKOWN, document and go to Question #2*
Q2: Has the person travelled to Hubei province (includes Wuhan), China, in the 14 days before the onset of illness?
If YES, document as FREI+ and Travel+ and go to Question #3* If NO, document and go to Question #3* If UNKOWN, document and go to Question #3*
Q3: Has the person had close contact with a confirmed or probable case of 2019-nCoV (novel coronavirus)?
If YES, document as FREI+ and Travel+ and go to Question #4* If NO, document and go to Question #4* If UNKOWN, document and go to Question #4*
Q4: Has the person had close contact with a person with acute respiratory illness who has been to the Hubei province, China in the 14 days
before their symptom onset?
If YES, document as FREI+ and Travel+ and inform all responders* If NO, document and inform all responders* If UNKOWN, document and inform all responders *
*See Paramedic and Responder Notifications for details
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Paramedic and Responder Notifications
If the person is FREI positive but has answered no to questions one (1), two (2), three (3) and four (4) the ACO will inform all paramedics and responders that: “the person is FREI positive”
If the person is FREI positive and has answered YES to question one (1), but has answered NO to questions two (2), three (3) and four (4) the ACO will inform all paramedics and responders that: “the person is FREI positive with fever and/or new onset of cough or difficulty breathing”
If the person is FREI positive and answers YES to question two (2) the ACO will notify all responders that: “the person is FREI positive and has a history of travel to Hubei province in China”
If the person is FREI positive and answers YES to question three (3) the ACO will notify all responders that: “the person is FREI positive and has had close contact with a confirmed or probable case of 2019-nCoV (novel coronavirus)”
If the person is FREI positive and answers YES to question four (4) the ACO will notify all responders that: “the person is FREI positive and has had close contact with a person with acute respiratory illness who has been to the Hubei province, China in the 14 days before their symptom onset”
If the caller is unsure or unaware of travel history than the ACO will notify the responders: “The person is FREI positive and travel history or contact with sick individuals who have travelled to the Hubei province is unknown”
If the ACO fails to ask or receive answers to the supplemental travel and contact questions than the ACO will notify: “The person is FREI positive but the travel and contact questions were not answered”
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Call Taking and Dispatching Protocols for 5 January 31, 2020 for 2019-nCoV coronavirus Issue Number 2-version 2.3
Call Taking and Dispatching Protocols for 6 January 31, 2020 for 2019-nCoV coronavirus Issue Number 2-version 2.3
Ministry of the Solicitor General Ministère du Solliciteur général
Public Safety Division Division de la sécurité publique Public Safety Training Division Division de la formation en matière de sécurité publique
25 Grosvenor St. 25 rue Grosvenor 12th Floor 12e étage Toronto ON M7A 2H3 Toronto ON M7A 2H3
Telephone: (416) 314-3377 Téléphone: (416) 314-3377 Facsimile: (416) 314-4037 Télécopieur: (416) 314-4037
MEMORANDUM TO: All Chiefs of Police and Commissioner Thomas Carrique Chairs, Police Services Boards
FROM: Marc Bedard Assistant Deputy Minister Public Safety Division and Public Safety Training Division
SUBJECT: 2020 Crimes Against Women Conference: Sexual Violence, Human Trafficking and Ending Violence Against Indigenous Women, March 3-5, 2020
DATE OF ISSUE: February 14, 2020 CLASSIFICATION: General Information RETENTION: March 5, 2020 INDEX NO.: 20-0005 PRIORITY: Normal
The Ministry of the Solicitor General is pleased to announce a multifaceted conference featuring topics that pertain to violence against women. The Ontario Police College will be facilitating the second annual Crimes Against Women Conference: Sexual Violence, Human Trafficking and Ending Violence Against Indigenous Women. The conference will take place from March 3rd to 5th at the Four Points by Sheraton, located at 1150 Wellington Rd, London, Ontario. Please find attached the Conference Timetable.
The conference will provide participants with an opportunity to learn about topics related to sexual violence, human trafficking, as well as violence against Indigenous women. The content of this conference will bring theory to practice in an engaging and informative way to augment participants’ knowledge and investigative skills on combatting crimes against women.
Registration is now open and the cost of the conference is $100. This includes breakfast and lunch as well as morning and afternoon refreshments. The registration form is attached. Please return the completed registration form via e-mail to [email protected]. All registrations and payment must be received by Friday February 28, 2020.
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***There will be no refunds for cancellations, but substitutions will be allowed.
Registrants are responsible for their own accommodation and a block of rooms will be held at the Four Points by Sheraton, located at 1150 Wellington Rd, London, Ontario until Monday, March 2, 2020.
Overflow accommodation has been arranged at The Delta London Armories located at 325 Dundas Street, London, Ontario.
PLEASE NOTE: SEATS ARE LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 REGISTRATIONS
If you have any questions relating to registration please contact Tracey Brimner, Assistant Registrar, via e-mail at [email protected] or via phone at 519-773- 4278.
If you have any questions relating to the conference content, please contact:
Instructor Amy Cook – [email protected] or 519-773-4488 Instructor Carolyn Fraser – [email protected] or 519-773-4205 Instructor Mark Heyes – [email protected] or 519-773-4569
Sincerely,
Marc Bedard Assistant Deputy Minister Public Safety Division and Public Safety Training Division
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ONTARIO POLICE COLLEGE
MINISTRY OF SOLICITOR GENERAL
REGISTRATION FORM
Completed registration form must be received before February 28, 2020 ***Registration to be limited to first 250 seats***
Registrar’s Office Tel: (519) 773-4203 Fax (519) 765-1519 e-mail: [email protected]
COURSE NAME 2020 Crimes Against Women Conference
CONFERENCE DATE AND TIME March 3 – 5, 2020
REGISTRATION TIME 0900 to 1100hrs on March 3, 2020
COURSE LOCATION Four Points by Sheraton, 1150 Wellington Road, London, ON
CONFERENCE INFORMATION www.opcva.ca
Surname (if other name previously used write in brackets) First Name Middle Name
Employer: Ontario Provincial Police/Municipal Police Service/Other Rank / Title
Email Address:
Confirmations will be sent via email
Signature (student) Signature (Chief/OPP Commissioner/designate)
NOTE: Submission of completed application presumes authorization from the applicant’s agency.
DIETARY CONSIDERATIONS? □ NO □ YES Details:______
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ACCOMODATIONS
Participants are required to book their own accommodations if required. Space has been allocated (and will be held until 2 March 2020) at the following locations:
Four Points by Sheraton, located at 1150 Wellington Rd, London, Ontario @ 519-681-0600
Delta London Armories located at 325 Dundas Street, London, Ontario @ 519-679-6111
CONFERENCE FEE: $100.00 INCLUDES:
Lunch (March 3)
Hot breakfast and lunch (March 4 and 5)
Morning and afternoon refreshments and snacks
METHOD(S) OF PAYMENT:
1) Payment can be made upon confirmation with a credit card OR 2) Include cheque with registration (Payable to Minister of Finance)
MAILING ADDRESS:
Attn: Registration Office Ontario Police College 10716 Hacienda Road, Aylmer, ON N5H 2R3
Personal information contained on this form is collected pursuant to section 38(2) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for the purpose of course registration and administration with the Ontario Police College.
Conference Timetable
Four Points by Sheraton - 1150 Wellington Rd, London, Ontario
March 3 - 5, 2020
Time Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 03 04 05
8:00am - 9:00am 8:30am to 10:00am 8:30am to 9:30am Nick Pailthorpe Stephen Yan - Case Study Uber and Police York Regional Police Service 9:00am to 11:00am Investigative Techniques 9:00am - 10:00am Registration 9:30am to 10:15am Francoise Mathieu Break 10:00am to 10:30am 10:00am - 11:00am Break 10:15am to 10:30am
10:30am to 12:00pm Cont’d Nneka MacGregor Francoise Mathieu Traumatic Brain Injury and The Edge of Compassion 11:00am - 12:00pm Intimate Partner Violence Workshop 11:30am to 12:30pm Lunch 12:00pm to 1:00pm 12:00pm to 1:00pm 12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch Lunch 12:30pm to 1:30pm Traditional Opening Dignitary Welcome 1:00pm to 2:30pm Cont’d 1:00pm - 2:00pm Elizabeth Smart Francoise Mathieu 1:30pm to 3:00pm Child Abduction Story The Edge of Compassion Sheila North Workshop Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls 2:00pm - 3:00pm Break 2:30pm to 3:00 pm Break 2:30pm to 2:45 pm
Cont’d Break 3:00pm to 3:30pm 3:00pm to 4:30pm Francoise Mathieu 3:00pm - 4:00pm Bridget Perrier The Edge of Compassion Indigenous Human Workshop 3:30pm to 4:30pm Trafficking Survivor Story Baily & Jeff - Case Study Human Trafficking and 4:00pm 4:00pm - 5:00pm Survivor Story Closing Remarks
5:00pm - 6:30pm Networking
Ministry of the Solicitor General Ministère du Solliciteur général
Public Safety Division Division de la sécurité publique Public Safety Training Division Division de la formation en matière de sécurité publique
25 Grosvenor St. 25 rue Grosvenor 12th Floor 12e étage Toronto ON M7A 2H3 Toronto ON M7A 2H3
Telephone: (416) 314-3377 Téléphone: (416) 314-3377 Facsimile: (416) 314-4037 Télécopieur: (416) 314-4037
MEMORANDUM TO: All Chiefs of Police and Commissioner Thomas Carrique Chairs, Police Services Boards
FROM: Marc Bedard Assistant Deputy Minister Public Safety Division and Public Safety Training Division
SUBJECT: Digital Motorized Snow Vehicle Operator’s Licence
DATE OF ISSUE: February 14, 2020 CLASSIFICATION: General Information RETENTION: Indefinite INDEX NO.: 20-0006 PRIORITY: Normal
At the request of the Ministry of Transportation, I am sharing a communication regarding Motorized Snow Vehicle Operator’s Licensing.
Please review the attached memo from A/Assistant Deputy Minister Nosa Ero-Brown, which provides details on the digital licence. If you require further information, please contact Henry Cameron at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Marc Bedard Assistant Deputy Minister Public Safety Division and Public Safety Training Division
Attachment
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Ministry of Transportation Ministère des Transports
Road User Safety Division Division de Sécurité Routière 87 Sir William Hearst Avenue 87, avenue Sir William Hearst Building A, Room 191 Édifice A, bureau 191 Toronto ON M3M 0B4 Toronto ON M3M 0B4 Tel: 416-235-4453 télé: 416-235-4453 Fax 416-235-4153 télécopieur: 416-235-4153
MEMORANDUM TO: Marc Bedard Assistant Deputy Minister Public Safety Division Ministry of Solicitor General
FROM: Nosa Ero-Brown A/Assistant Deputy Minister Road User Safety Division Ministry of Transportation
SUBJECT: Digital Motorized Snow Vehicle Operator’s Licence ______
The purpose of this memorandum is to advise the policing community of the Ministry of Transportation and the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs’ (OFSC) recent announcement regarding the changes to the delivery of the Motorized Snow Vehicle Operator’s Licensing (MSVOL) Course. The changes introduced will now enable the completion of the MSVOL course online by Ontario snowmobilers.
The online course is not a replacement to the current in-class course, but an optional and alternative method of delivery that teaches to the same snowmobile safety topics. The online course was approved for delivery as of October 18, 2019.
As a result of this additional method of delivery, an electronic MSVOL will be issued to students who have successfully completed the online course which can be printed or saved to a mobile device and presented accordingly when requested. The electronic MSVOL will begin to be issued once this memorandum is posted.
This differs to the current in-class method of delivery where a student receives the current paper MSVOL at the completion of the course (please see appendix for images of the current print and new electronic MSVOL).
However, the electronic MSVOL represents the same credentials as that of the paper (card) version, in that students have successfully completed the required snowmobile safety training and enforcement of both versions of the MSVOLs should not differ. …2 -2-
Every driver of a motorized snow vehicle must carry his or her driver’s licence or MSVOL and evidence of the motorized snow vehicle’s registration at all times while operating a motorized snow vehicle and shall produce them when demanded by a police officer or conservation officer.
I would ask that you please bring this memorandum to the attention of police services. If there are any questions, please contact Henry Cameron at [email protected].
Thank you for your assistance with this matter and for your continued support.
Nosa Ero-Brown A/Assistant Deputy Minister Road User Safety Division
Attachment (1)
APPENDIX – MSVOL Images
New Electronic MSVOL:
Current Paper MSVOL:
Ministry of the Solicitor General Ministère du Solliciteur général
Public Safety Division Division de la sécurité publique Public Safety Training Division Division de la formation en matière de sécurité publique
25 Grosvenor St. 25 rue Grosvenor 12th Floor 12e étage Toronto ON M7A 2H3 Toronto ON M7A 2H3
Telephone: (416) 314-3377 Téléphone: (416) 314-3377 Facsimile: (416) 314-4037 Télécopieur: (416) 314-4037
MEMORANDUM TO: All Chiefs of Police and Commissioner Thomas Carrique Chairs, Police Services Boards
FROM: Marc Bedard Assistant Deputy Minister Public Safety Division and Public Safety Training Division
SUBJECT: Revised Guidance Notes on High Visibility Safety Apparel and Motor Vehicle Safety for Police Service Workers
DATE OF ISSUE: February 14, 2020 CLASSIFICATION: General Information RETENTION: Indefinite INDEX NO.: 20-0007 PRIORITY: Normal
At the request of the Ministry of Labour, I am sharing a communication regarding a revision to Guidance Note #6 and Guidance Note #19 on high visibility safety apparel and motor vehicle safety for police service workers, as made by the Ontario Police Health and Safety Committee (OPHSC).
Please review the attached memo and package of materials from Assistant Deputy Minister Sandra Lawson, which provide details about the importance of motor vehicle safety measures and procedures to protect police service workers. If you require further information, please contact Fiona Macpate at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Marc Bedard Assistant Deputy Minister Public Safety Division and Public Safety Training Division
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Ministry of Labour, Ministère du Travail, de la Training and Skills Formation et du Développement Development des compétences
Office of the Assistant Bureau du Deputy Minister sous-ministre adjoint Operations Division Division des opérations
400 University Avenue 400, avenue University 14th Floor 14e étage Toronto ON M7A 1T7 Toronto ON M7A 1T7 Tel.: 416 326-7667 Tél. : 416 326-7667 Fax: 416 212-4455 Téléc. : 416 212-4455
January 2020
MEMORANDUM TO: Marc Bedard Assistant Deputy Minister Public Safety Division and Public Safety Training Division Ministry of the Solicitor General
FROM: Sandra Lawson A/Assistant Deputy Minister Operations Division Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
Subject: Guidance Note (GN) #6: High Visibility Safety Apparel – revised Guidance Note (GN) # 19: Motor Vehicle Safety for Police Service Workers – new Safe Driving Posters
The Ontario Police Health and Safety Committee (OPHSC) is appointed by the Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development under Section 21 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act for the purpose of advising the Minister and making recommendations on occupational health and safety issues that affect police personnel across Ontario.
The OPHSC has revised Guidance Note (GN) #6: High Visibility Safety Apparel and developed Guidance Note (GN) # 19: Motor Vehicle Safety for Police Service Workers. Also included in this package are related Safe Driving posters.
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The Ministry of Labour, Training, Skills and Development is seeking the continued support of SOLGEN in raising awareness of health and safety issues by distributing the attached resources to police personnel at all levels within the policing community.
Yours sincerely,
Sandra Lawson A/Assistant Deputy Minister Operations Division Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
Memorandum
January 2020
To: Marc Bedard Assistant Deputy Minister Public Safety Division and Public Safety Training Division Ministry of the Solicitor General
From: Ontario Police Health and Safety Committee Labour and Management Co-Chairs
Re: Guidance Note (GN) #6: High Visibility Safety Apparel (revised) and Guidance Note (GN) # 19: Motor Vehicle Safety for Police Service Workers
The Ontario Police Health and Safety Committee (OPHSC) is appointed by the Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development under Section 21 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act for the purpose of advising the Minister and making recommendations on occupational health and safety issues that affect police personnel across Ontario.
As you know, police personnel face unique occupational health and safety hazards that may not specifically be addressed in Ontario’s Police Services Act, its regulations, or in supporting policing guidelines.
The OPHSC has revised Guidance Note (GN) #6: High Visibility Safety Apparel (revised) and developed Guidance Note (GN) # 19: Motor Vehicle Safety for Police Service Workers. This package also includes related safe driving posters previously shared with police services.
The OPHSC is seeking your support in ensuring these guidance notes and posters are distributed broadly within the policing community.
Sincerely,
Mark Baxter Bryan Larkin Labour Co-Chair Management Co-Chair Police Association of Ontario Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police
Ontario Police Health and Safety Committee
Guidance Note # 8
High Visibility Safety Apparel
This guidance note has been developed to provide general information to employers, supervisors, workers, joint health and safety committees and health and safety representatives about the importance of wearing high visibility safety apparel.
Introduction
High visibility safety apparel (HVSA) includes articles of clothing such as vests, jackets etc. that a police service worker will wear to protect his or her health or safety by being seen, typically by motor vehicle and other mobile equipment operators, and especially in low-light or low-contrast conditions.
HVSA should be considered in advance of assigned duties when police are exposed to traffic hazards such as R.I.D.E checks, traffic enforcement and traffic control, working around other mobile equipment (e.g. paid duty at a construction project) and as soon as practicable during emergencies.
Hazards
Conditions that impact the visibility of police personnel working on or near roadways include: time of day, weather, traffic volume and speed, topography/configuration of roadway, nature of work activity etc.
Police service workers can also be at risk of being struck by mobile equipment, for example when conducing paid duty at a construction project or investigating a workplace accident.
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), police service employers and supervisors have a duty to take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of a worker (OHSA clause 25(2)(h) and clause 27(2)(c)).
HVSA is one way of protecting workers from being struck by vehicular traffic on or near a roadway or being struck by other mobile equipment, for example when investigating a workplace accident or performing paid duty at a construction project.
1 OPHSC Guidance Note # 8: High Visibility Safety Apparel Revision Date: January 2020, May 2013 Originated: May 2008
HVSA may not be appropriate in some circumstances, for example where it is necessary for the police officer to be inconspicuous as a part of his or her police work. A risk assessment for vehicular traffic hazards should be conducted as part of a comprehensive motor vehicle/traffic control safety program and every precaution reasonable in the circumstances must be taken to protect the worker. For more information refer to GN #19: Motor Vehicle Safety for Police Service Workers.
Risk assessment and selection of HVSA
Police service employers in consultation with their joint health and safety committees should conduct a risk assessment to determine the job tasks, environmental conditions and working conditions (e.g. day-time or night-time use) for which high visibility garments should be worn.
HVSA must be a proper fit for each worker and should meet the high visibility reflective requirements outlined in Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Standard Z96-15 High- Visibility Safety Apparel.
Police service employers should do a fit evaluation of HVSA when the worker is wearing other personal protective equipment required to be worn (e.g. fall protection harness). Properly fit HVSA should also consider other equipment used by the worker (e.g. communication radios) to ensure there is no interference with the function of either.
Maintenance of High Visibility Safety Apparel
HVSA provided by the employer must be maintained in good condition and used as prescribed (OHSA clauses 25(1)(b) and 25(1)(d)). HVSA should be inspected, maintained and used according to the manufacturer's instructions (e.g. on the garment care label).
Police service workers should participate in the care and inspection of the HVSA and report any concerns or defects to their supervisor.
Information, Instruction and Supervision
Under the OHSA, employers are required to provide information, instruction, and supervision to a worker to protect the health or safety of the worker (OHSA clause 25(2)(a)). Information and instruction should include the proper use, care, storage and limitations of the HVSA (e.g. HVSA for daytime use versus night time use).
Employers must ensure that any equipment, protective device or clothing (including HVSA) provided by the employer are used as prescribed (OHSA clause 25(1)(d)). Supervisors must ensure that a worker uses or wears the equipment, protective devices or clothing that the worker’s employer requires to be used or worn (clause 27(1)(b)). Workers are required to use or wear the protective devices that the worker’s employer requires to be used or worn (OHSA clause 28(1)(b)).
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Regulation for Construction Projects (O. Reg. 213/91)
For workplaces that are a construction project, the Regulation for Construction Projects (O. Reg. 213/91) sets out specific minimum requirements for high- visibility garments to protect workers who may be endangered by vehicular traffic or acting as signallers.
For example, the worker shall wear a garment that covers at least the upper body and has the prescribed features for design and stripes. If the garment is a vest, it shall have an adjustable fit. If the vest is nylon, it must have a tear-away feature. In addition, a worker who may be endangered by vehicular traffic during night-time hours shall wear retro-reflective silver stripes, encircling each arm and leg, or equivalent side visibility- enhancing stripes with a minimum area of fifty square centimetres.
Advancing a culture of health and safety together
The use of high visibility safety apparel should be considered as one aspect of a comprehensive program for protecting police service workers from traffic hazards.
Acknowledgements
The Ontario Police Health and Safety Committee is made up of professionals in police services from across the province with representatives from the Police Association of Ontario; Ontario Provincial Police; Ontario Provincial Police Association; Toronto Police Service; Toronto Police Association; Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police; Ministry of the Solicitor General; Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development; Ontario Police College; Ontario Police Health and Safety Association; Ontario Senior Officers’ Police Association; and Public Services Health and Safety Association. The committee also receives input from experts in the police sector. The Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD) would like to thank the committee for their help in making this guidance note possible.
Additional Information
Ontario Police Health and Safety Committee High Visibility Poster
Policing Standards Manual (SOLGEN) - Guideline Al-010: Police Uniforms
References and resources
CSA Standard Z96-15 High-Visibility Safety Apparel
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Construction Projects Regulation O. Reg. 213/91
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Health and Safety System Partners http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/websites.php
This document should be shared with the workplace Joint Health and Safety Committee or Health and Safety Representative, incorporated into the workplace occupational health and safety policy and program and posted on the police service’s intranet.
The Public Services Health and Safety Association may be contacted for assistance in the development and implementation of an occupational health and safety program, training and specialized services: http://www.pshsa.ca/
For more information, contact the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development Health & Safety Contact Centre toll free at 1-877-202-0008.
For additional information on the requirements under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), refer to http://www.e- laws.gov.on.ca/html/statutes/english/elaws_statutes_90o01_e.htm
This guidance note has been prepared to assist the workplace parties in understanding some of their obligations under the OHSA and the regulations. It is not intended to replace the OHSA or the regulations and reference should always be made to the official version of the legislation.
It is the responsibility of the workplace parties to ensure compliance with the legislation. This guidance note does not constitute legal advice. If you require assistance with respect to the interpretation of the legislation and its potential application in specific circumstances, please contact your legal counsel.
While this guidance note will also be available to MLTSD inspectors, they will apply and enforce the OHSA and its regulations based on the facts as they may find them in the workplace. This guidance note does not affect their enforcement discretion in any way.
4 OPHSC Guidance Note # 8: High Visibility Safety Apparel Revision Date: January 2020, May 2013 Originated: May 2008
Ontario Police Health and Safety Committee
Guidance Note #19
Motor Vehicle Safety for Police Service Workers
This guidance note has been developed to provide general information to employers, supervisors, workers, joint health and safety committees and health and safety representatives about the importance of motor vehicle safety measures and procedures to protect police service workers.
Introduction
Getting behind the wheel of a car or working around one is one of the most dangerous things a police service worker can do. Police service workers can be injured or killed during high-speed impact collisions or being struck by a vehicle while conducting traffic stops or traffic control at events (e.g. film locations, parades, funeral processions or road and highway construction projects).
Many of these risks can be controlled by conducting risk assessments; developing and following safe work practices; providing information, instruction and supervision to workers and fostering a motor vehicle safety culture.
Hazards
Police service workers face a multitude of hazards that may include but are not limited to: hazardous road conditions, hazardous weather conditions, driver fatigue, distractions (e.g. mobile work station, cellphone, police radios), driving too fast for the conditions etc.
Risk Assessment
Conducting situational risk assessments is critical to ensuring worker safety.
Traffic control should be a progressive activity informed by a situational risk assessment, changing as needed based on personnel, equipment, specific circumstances etc.
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), police service employers and supervisors have a duty to take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of a worker (OHSA clause 25(2)(h) and clause 27(2)(c)). This includes protecting a worker from motor vehicle/traffic hazards.
OPHSC Guidance Note # 19 Occupational Health and Safety Motor Vehicle Safety Originated: January 2020
Construction Projects (O. Reg. 213/91)
Sections 67 through 69.1 of the Construction Projects Regulation set out specific requirements for traffic control on a project. Where a worker at a project on a highway may be endangered by vehicular traffic unrelated to the project, the project must make use of measures set out in the regulation to adequately protect the worker. In addition, the Construction Projects Regulation requires the person directing traffic to be a ‘competent worker’ as defined in the regulation.
Refer to the Construction Projects Regulation for the most current requirements at https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/910213#BK17
Motor Vehicle Safety Measures and Procedures
Employers should develop a motor vehicle safety policy and implement, motor vehicle safety measures and procedures.
These measures and procedures may include but are not limited to:
• conducting situational risk assessments • initiating traffic safety and control procedures for incidents near live traffic • use of flashing vehicle lights • use and limitations of personal protective equipment, including high visibility safety apparel • establishment of a traffic control zone • safe use of equipment to avoid distracted driving (e.g. mobile workstation, cell phones, police radio) • reviewing motor vehicle incidents, including near misses, to inform changes to training, measures and procedures etc. • establishment of safe work practices (based on situation risk assessments).
Maintenance of Equipment
Police service employers are required to ensure that the vehicles and equipment they provide, such as communication devices, emergency lights, and sirens, are maintained in good condition (OHSA clause 25(1)(b)). To ensure the proper maintenance of vehicles, it is recommended that the vehicle be maintained as per the manufacturer’s specifications and with consideration of the conditions under which they are used. Police service workers should conduct pre-trip inspections of the vehicle and any emergency equipment to ensure it is working properly.
OPHSC Guidance Note # 19 Occupational Health and Safety Motor Vehicle Safety Originated: January 2020
Information, Instruction and Supervision Employers are required to provide information, instruction, and supervision to a worker to protect the health or safety of the worker (OHSA clause 25(2)(a)).
A supervisor is required to advise workers of any potential or actual health or safety danger of which the supervisor is aware (OHSA clause 27(2)(a)).
Information and instruction may include, but are not limited to:
• awareness of the dangers of working in or near traffic • training on safe work practices • distracted driving risks from multi-tasking • the use and limitations of personal protective equipment including high visibility safety apparel • the use of traffic safety equipment (e.g. signs, cones, flares etc.) • vehicle blocking methods to create safe work areas • pre-trip vehicle inspections • traffic stop/traffic control measures and procedures • prevention and management of fatigue
Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) Book 7
For information and guidance on traffic control for unplanned events, police services should refer to appendix 1 of the Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7 Temporary Traffic Control for Unplanned Events from the Ministry of Transportation. MTO Book 7 sections 3.2.5 and 5.4 address the use of Paid Duty Police Officers.
MTO Book 7 describes an ‘unplanned event’ as any incident that occurs without advance notice of time and location which disrupts normal traffic flow and/or presents a hazard to road users such as: collisions, vehicle breakdown, debris on the roadway, unplanned infrastructure maintenance (fallen poles/signs, watermain breaks etc.)
Police employers should assess the recommended layouts and traffic safety measures in Book 7 when developing a comprehensive traffic safety plan.
Personal protective equipment High visibility apparel is just one aspect of a comprehensive program to protect workers from being struck by passing vehicles. PPE should meet the high visibility reflective requirements outlined in Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Standard Z96-15 High- Visibility Safety Apparel.
It is recognized that high visibility safety apparel may not be appropriate in some circumstances, for example when the officer must be inconspicuous as a part of his or her police work. However, the employer is still required to take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances to protect the police service worker from traffic hazards.
OPHSC Guidance Note # 19 Occupational Health and Safety Motor Vehicle Safety Originated: January 2020
For more information refer to Guidance Note #5: Personal Protective Equipment and Guidance Note #8: High Visibility Garments.
Safe Storage and Transportation of Items in Vehicles
Items such as police equipment and evidence should be placed in a safe location inside vehicles and secured against movement to avoid worker and occupant injuries from projectiles in the event of a high-speed collision or impact.
Items such as compressed gas cylinders, crowbars, spare tires, and other rigid or sharp objects can easily become projectiles that may endanger occupants in the event of a collision. Vehicle related equipment should be stored as per the manufacturers’ recommendations.
The Police Adequacy and Effectiveness Guideline A1-008 – Marked General Patrol Vehicles, advises that every Chief of Police should ensure that all marked general patrol vehicles have equipment and controls properly secured and mounted/installed in such a way as not to interfere with the safe operation of the vehicle.
Advancing a culture of health and safety together
We can all work to advance a culture of health and safety through the development and implementation of a motor vehicle safety program to protect police service workers.
Acknowledgements
The Ontario Police Health and Safety Committee is made up of professionals in police services from across the province with representatives from the Police Association of Ontario; Ontario Provincial Police; Ontario Provincial Police Association; Toronto Police Service; Toronto Police Association; Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police; Ministry of the Solicitor General; Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development; Ontario Police College; Ontario Police Health and Safety Association; Ontario Senior Officers’ Police Association; and Public Services Health and Safety Association. The committee also receives input from experts in the police sector. The Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development would like to thank the committee for their help in making this guidance note possible.
Additional Information
Guidance Note #5: Personal Protective Equipment
Guidance Note #8: Wearing of High Visibility Garments
Police Adequacy and Effectiveness Guideline A1-008 Marked General Patrol Vehicles.
Policing Standards Guideline A1-010: Police Uniforms
OPHSC Guidance Note # 19 Occupational Health and Safety Motor Vehicle Safety Originated: January 2020
For advice on selection, use, and care of high-visibility safety material and recommendations for hazard assessments, read CSA Standard Z96-15 High-Visibility Safety Apparel
For information and guidance on traffic control for unplanned events, read appendix 1 of the Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7 Temporary Traffic Control for Unplanned Events from the Ministry of Transportation.
References and resources Occupational Health and Safety Act
Construction Projects Regulation O. Reg. 213/91
Highway Traffic Act
Ontario Police Health and Safety Committee related posters: • Seat Belt Safety Poster • High Visibility Poster
CDC/NIOSH -Law Enforcement Officer Motor Vehicle Safety
RCMP – How officers can stay safe in their cars? http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/gazette/how-can-officers-stay-safe-cars
Health and Safety System Partners http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/websites.php
This document should be shared with the workplace Joint Health and Safety Committee or Health and Safety Representative, incorporated into the workplace occupational health and safety policy and program and posted on the police service’s intranet.
The Public Services Health and Safety Association may be contacted for assistance in the development and implementation of an occupational health and safety program, training and specialized services: http://www.pshsa.ca/
For more information, contact the Ministry of Labour, Skills and Development (MLTSD) Health & Safety Contact Centre toll free at 1-877-202-0008.
For additional information on the requirements under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), refer to http://www.e- laws.gov.on.ca/html/statutes/english/elaws_statutes_90o01_e.htm
This guidance note has been prepared to assist the workplace parties in understanding some of their obligations under the OHSA and the regulations. It is not intended to replace the OHSA or the regulations and reference should always be made to the official version of the legislation.
OPHSC Guidance Note # 19 Occupational Health and Safety Motor Vehicle Safety Originated: January 2020
It is the responsibility of the workplace parties to ensure compliance with the legislation. This guidance note does not constitute legal advice. If you require assistance with respect to the interpretation of the legislation and its potential application in specific circumstances, please contact your legal counsel.
While this guidance note will also be available to MLTSD inspectors, they will apply and enforce the OHSA and its regulations based on the facts as they may find them in the workplace. This guidance note does not affect their enforcement discretion in any way.
OPHSC Guidance Note # 19 Occupational Health and Safety Motor Vehicle Safety Originated: January 2020
BUCKLE UP.
Ministry of the Solicitor General Ministère du Solliciteur général
Public Safety Division Division de la sécurité publique Public Safety Training Division Division de la formation en matière de sécurité publique
25 Grosvenor St. 25 rue Grosvenor 12th Floor 12e étage Toronto ON M7A 2H3 Toronto ON M7A 2H3
Telephone: (416) 314-3377 Téléphone: (416) 314-3377 Facsimile: (416) 314-4037 Télécopieur: (416) 314-4037
MEMORANDUM TO: All Chiefs of Police and Commissioner Thomas Carrique Chairs, Police Services Boards
FROM: Marc Bedard Assistant Deputy Minister Public Safety Division and Public Safety Training Division
SUBJECT: Telewarrants under the Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act, 2019
DATE OF ISSUE: February 19, 2020 CLASSIFICATION: General Information RETENTION: Indefinite INDEX NO.: 20-0008 PRIORITY: High
Further to All Chiefs Memo #19-0053, sent on December 19, 2019 regarding the implementation of the Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act, 2019 (PAWS Act) and the changes to Ontario’s animal welfare model, I am writing to advise you that O. Reg 14/20, which sets out the procedures for animal welfare inspectors to obtain telewarrants under s. 24 (inspection to determine compliance) and s. 28 (entry where animal is in distress) of the PAWS Act is now in force.
Subsection 60(1) of the PAWS Act empowers police officers and First Nations Constables to exercise the powers of an animal welfare inspector under specific sections of the PAWS Act, including s. 28. Police officers and First Nations Constables will be able to use the procedures set out in O. Reg 14/20 to request telewarrants under s. 28(5) when animals are in distress.
We appreciate your assistance in responding to animal welfare concerns since the implementation of the PAWS Act. Please remember that animal welfare inspectors will continue to work in collaboration with police services and offer support when required.
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If you have any questions or comments, please contact [email protected].
Sincerely,
Marc Bedard Assistant Deputy Minister Public Safety Division and Public Safety Training Division
Ministry of the Solicitor General Ministère du Solliciteur général
Public Safety Division Division de la sécurité publique Public Safety Training Division Division de la formation en matière de sécurité publique
25 Grosvenor St. 25 rue Grosvenor 12th Floor 12e étage Toronto ON M7A 2H3 Toronto ON M7A 2H3
Telephone: (416) 314-3377 Téléphone: (416) 314-3377 Facsimile: (416) 314-4037 Télécopieur: (416) 314-4037
MEMORANDUM TO: All Chiefs of Police and Commissioner Thomas Carrique Chairs, Police Services Boards
FROM: Marc Bedard Assistant Deputy Minister Public Safety Division and Public Safety Training Division
SUBJECT: Job Posting – Deputy Chief of Police, Guelph Police Service
DATE OF ISSUE: February 20 2020 CLASSIFICATION: General Information RETENTION: March 2, 2020 INDEX NO.: 20-0009 PRIORITY: Normal
At the request of the Guelph Police Services Board, I am sharing the attached job posting for the position of Deputy Chief of Police.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume no later than 4:00 p.m. March 2, 2020 to the attention of Don Drone, Board Chair at:
Guelph Police Services Board P.O. Box 31038, RPO Willow West Guelph, ON N1H 8K1
Or by email at [email protected].
Any questions should be directed to Tracey Harris, Manager of Human Resource Services at [email protected] or (519) 824-1212 ext. 7358.
Sincerely,
Marc Bedard Assistant Deputy Minister Public Safety Division and Public Safety Training Division
Attachment
Deputy Chief of Police
The Guelph Police Services Board is seeking a highly respected Senior Police executive of exceptional personal character to assume responsibility as Deputy Chief of Police for the City of Guelph. The incumbent will work as a member of a dynamic executive management team serving the citizens in one of the safest and most stable economic regions of Canada.
The Deputy Chief will be responsible for directing operational policing and administrative functions of all divisions at Guelph Police Service. The incumbent will oversee the development and implementation of operational plans and represent the police service at municipal, provincial, federal and international levels. The Deputy Chief will coordinate and deliver policing services to the community of Guelph through the development of both short and long range plans, utilization of innovative strategies and implementation of appropriate monitoring systems. Such services shall be developed and implemented in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of the organization and aligned with the Guelph Police Strategic Plan as approved by the Board. As the ideal candidate, you will demonstrate a commitment to Neighbourhood/Community Policing and build strong and diverse community links with more police visibility as a top priority. Proven track records in fiscal accountability and human resource management are also mandatory. The incumbent shall, when required, fulfill the duties of the Chief of Police in an acting capacity.
Guelph is a progressive community of approximately 130,000 people located in the heart of south western Ontario, 100 km west of Toronto. As well as being home to the University of Guelph, the community offers a diverse variety of recreational, manufacturing, service, technology and innovative enterprises.
The Guelph Police Service is committed to community policing in partnership with all residents, businesses and organizations in Guelph. The Service has an authorized complement of 222.5 police officers and 110.17 civilian members and has an annual operating budget of just over $46 million dollars.
Position Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree in police science, criminal justice, public administration or a related field is preferred. A combination of experience, education and training may substitute for formal education. A Master’s degree in a related field such as public or business administration is an asset. Must be a sworn senior police officer with at least 10 years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience in a variety of operational and administrative roles. At least 5 years of progressively responsible leadership experience is required. Experience in dealing with human resources, financial services, information technology, media and community relations is required. Demonstrated ability to be an innovative and resourceful leader in developing teams is also a requirement.
This is a contract position with the Police Services Board. Salary and benefits to be negotiated.
Please visit http://www.guelphpolice.ca/en/ for further details including the position description for this posting. Please address inquiries to Tracey Harris, Manager of Human Resource Services at [email protected] or (519) 824-1212 ext. 7358.
TO APPLY: Mail or E-mail your résumé to be received by the closing date of Monday, March 2, 2020, 4:00 pm to:
Guelph Police Services Board P.O. Box 31038, RPO Willow West Guelph, ON N1H 8K1 Attn: Don Drone, Chair of the Board Email – [email protected]
We thank you for your application however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Guelph Police Service is committed to equitable treatment of all individuals in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. This Service is committed to accommodating any individual needs in all employment practices. Please let us know if you require any accommodations to ensure that you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment and selection process.