Amherstburg Police Service

2010 Annual Report

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Table of Contents

Message from Police Services Board Chair 4

Message from the Chief of Police 5

Motto, Mission & Core Values 6

Organizational Chart 7

Police Zone Map 8

Uniform Patrol Report 9

Traffic Unit Report 10

Auxiliary Police Report 11

Core Officer Report 12

Marine Unit Report 13

Community Services Report 14

Skills Link 16

Criminal Investigative Report 17

Forensic Identification Unit Report 18

Quality Assurance Report 20

Training Report 21

Specialized Duties 22

Police Service Awards/Recognition Night 24

Retirements Promotions and Transfers 26

Three Year Crime Statistics 28

Year End Expenses (unaudited) 29

Public Complaints/Freedom of Information 30

Provincial Offences/Other Statistics 31

Comparative Police Statistics Municipal Police Services 32

Business Plan Update 33

Acknowledgements 34

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Message from the Police Services Board Chair

On behalf of the Amherstburg Police Services Board, the officers of the Amherstburg Police Service and the residents of our community, I am proud to submit the 2010 Amherstburg Police Services Annual Report.

The past year was best defined as a period of successful transition. In August we celebrated the career and retirement of Chief Roger Hollingworth. His leadership and organizational skills were instrumental in the implementation of significant changes that improved the delivery of Police services to our community. Chief Hollingworth impacted everyone with his sense of duty, his integrity and his passion for our community. We will miss his presence but his impact will continue through the men and women of our service he mentored over the past five years.

The Board was pleased to select and appoint two of these officers to our highest command positions. Our new Chief, Tim Berthiaume, and Deputy Chief, Pat Palumbo, are well positioned to lead our officers and maintain the high professional standards to which we have become accustomed. Our Board is thrilled to have these two local men at the helm.

I want to acknowledge the contributions made by every member of the Amherstburg Police Service. The willingness of these men and women to become involved in all aspects of community policing is the true strength of our force and they should be commended for their actions.

I also want to thank the members of the Police Service Board for their commitment and dedication to the provision of effective police services. Their focus helps us maintain one of the most cost effective municipal police services in all of Ontario.

John Sutton Amherstburg Police Services Board

Board Members

Chair - John Sutton Vice-Chair - Mayor Wayne Hurst Member - Joe Levack Member - Pauline Gemmell Member - Frank Cleminson (Jan-Nov) Member - Patricia Simone (Dec) Secretary - Michelle Donlon

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Message from the Chief of Police

It is with great pleasure that I present the 2010 Annual Report to the Amherstburg Police Services Board.

2010 was a year of significant change for all of us. We saw the retirements of Chief Roger Hollingworth, Senior Constable Tom McWhinnie and Mrs. Nora Newman. I was sad to see them go and I want to wish all of them a very happy retirement.

We introduced three new constables to the community. Nick D’Amore, Steve Owen and Chris Renaud have been serving our community in our Patrol division. Adding them to our team is proving to be a tremendous asset.

The community and members of the Service observed a significant change in command with my promotion to Chief, Pat Palumbo to Deputy Chief, and two constables, Scott Riddell and Matt Capel-Cure to Sergeant. Pat and I appreciate the support given to us by the members of the Police Service, the community, and the Amherstburg Police Services Board. It is an honour to serve this great community.

2010 has passed with the men and women of the Amherstburg Police Service being proud of their work. Our commitment to our community, integrity and transparency remains our top priority.

The Amherstburg Police Service is a first class, values-based organization where community oriented policing is a way of life.

Timothy Berthiaume

Chief of Police

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AMHERSTBURG POLICE SERVICE

OUR MOTTO

“PEOPLE - JUST LIKE YOU”

OUR MISSION

TO BE A FIRST CLASS POLICE SERVICE, WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY, FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL

OUR CORE VALUES

WE WILL ACHIEVE OUR MISSION THROUGH DEDICATION TO THE FOLLOWING CORE VALUES:

- INTEGRITY IN EVERYTHING WE DO

- OPENNESS AND ACCOUNTABILITY

- OUR STRENGTH IS OUR PEOPLE

- RESPECT FOR ALL PERSONS

- FAIR AND CONSISTENT LAW ENFORCEMENT

- COMMITMENT TO HELPING VICTIMS OF CRIME

- COMMITMENT TO CRIME PREVENTION INITIATIVES

- COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

- COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS EDUCATION/TRAINING

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Amherstburg Police Service 2010 Organization Chart

Police Services Board

Chief of Police Administrative Secretary 1 Civilian

Deputy Chief of Police

Operations Manager Patrol Supervisor Operations Support Manager 1 Sergeant 4 Sergeants 1 Sergeant

Operations Secretary Purchasing, Inventory, 1 Civilian CPIC 1 Civilian

Platoon #4 Platoon #1 Platoon #2 Platoon #3 4 Constables 4 Constables 4 Constables 4 Constables

Crossing Guards Community Services / Core Officer Traffic Police Auxiliary Criminal Invest, Ident, Seized Property Quality Assurance Court Services Officer 11 Civilians 2 Constables 2 Officers 11 Civilians Drugs 1 Constable 1 Civilian 2 Constables

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The Town of Amherstburg is situated along the Detroit River approximately 32 kilo meters southwest of Windsor across from Boblo Island. Amherstburg is one of the oldest towns in the province, which enjoys being located a half hour from the US/Canada border crossings. A large percentage of the Amherstburg economy is agriculturally based, due to the rich land base and mild climate. This is complimented by a moderate manufacturing industry.

On August 1, 1957 the modern day Amherstburg Police Service was established with 3 members. Today the Amherstburg Police Service has grown to a 35 members (4 Civilians and 31 Police Officers). The town has since grown to a population of 21,750 people which includes the former townships of Anderdon and Malden.

8 OPERATIONS

Uniform Patrol

In 2010, the Amherstburg Police Service continued to dedicate 4 Sergeants and 16 Constables to the patrol division under the direction of Deputy Chief Pat Palumbo. Officers on patrol, work a 12-hour shift system providing 24-hour coverage 365 days a year. The Town is divided into 2 patrol zones ensuring that all areas receive an ongoing police presence.

The core functions of patrol involve responding to every call for service, which involves but is not limited to, 911 calls, alarms, motor vehicle collisions, Crimes in progress, assistance to victims of crime, traffic control and enforcement. In 2010, officers responded to 7487 calls for service.

Further major responsibilities include crime prevention and detection strategies, some of which are RIDE programs, strategic and saturated patrol, foot patrols, marine patrols, and bicycle patrols. Other core duties involve the apprehension of criminals, laying of charges, execution of warrants, enforcing by-laws, preparation of court briefs and assisting in the prosecution of offenders.

Patrol officers are also highly trained in numerous other specialized units to assist or investigate “Benchmark” crime calls. Some specialized training includes: Forensic Identification, Scenes of Crime, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assaults, Motor Vehicle Collision Analysts, and Fraud to name but a few.

Patrol also involves actively participating in numerous Community Based Policing Initiatives such as the Torch Run, VIP program, and the Community Living Basketball Program.

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Traffic Unit

2010 saw the return of 2 assigned officers to full time traffic enforcement duties. The traffic Branch is under the supervision of the Operations Sergeant.

Constables Tim Ford and Tim Gerard operate a varied schedule utilizing a low profile Ford Crown Victoria specifically designed to aid in traffic enforcement dedicated to all aspects of traffic safety including aggressive driving, school bus safety, off road vehicles and commercial motor vehicles.

The Amherstburg Police Service “Collision Reconstruction Analysts” responded to one fatal motor vehicle collision and one serious injuries accident for service.

Aside from the being to making the streets of Amherstburg safe for each and everyone, the traffic branch has increased its visibility in waterways policing and All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) enforcement. Both Constables are certified marine officers and successfully completed training certifying them as trained ATV operators.

Numerous Joint Force Operations (JFOs) have been utilized with various municipal, provincial and federal enforcement agencies such as LaSalle Police, OPP, MTO and RCMP for a host of initiatives such as marine patrols, speeding blitzes, commercial motor vehicle inspections and ATV patrols.

The Amherstburg Police Service is presently examining the feasibility of purchasing an ATV to assist in further enforcement initiatives in the future.

The success of the traffic branch can be viewed from the increased traffic charges laid from 1291 total provincial offence infractions in 2009 to 1941 in 2010. This translates into an increase of 50%

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Auxiliary Police

The Amherstburg Police Service Auxiliary, under the direction of Sergeant Mike Cox, and Auxiliary Sergeant Ron Paquette is a group of civilian volunteers made up of members from the community who are dedicated to serving their neighbours. They come from various backgrounds and their primary role is to assist front line officers.

The uniformed Auxiliary member acts as another set of eyes, ears and hands for the patrol constables. They are required to maintain a minimum amount of patrol hours and they receive a significant amount of training throughout the year.

In September Auxiliary Constable Steven Owen was successful in the recruiting process and was promoted to the rank of 4th Class Constable.

With several retirements, a new recruitment process took place and the auxiliary grew to 11 members. This is comprised of 10 Auxiliary members and one Auxiliary sergeant.

During 2009, Auxiliary officers performed 1584 hours of community service with the Amherstburg Police service. They also completed 456 hours of training. As in previous years, Auxiliary officers performed various duties in addition to regular patrol functions. These functions include but are not limited to, foot patrols during festivities such as the Wine Festival and Canada Day celebrations, traffic control assistance during various parades, marine duties and bicycle patrol.

They also attended numerous Community Based activities such as the Racing against Drugs program, the Law enforcement Torch Run for the Ontario Special Olympics and attendance at formal functions such as the Annual Open House and our Annual Awards Night.

The Auxiliary Officers continue to be an invaluable resource to the Amherstburg Police Service. They have existed since the modern day creation of our police service in 1957.

11 Core Officer

The “core officer” position has been in operation since 2008. This position is supervised under the auspices of the Operations Sergeant.

Senior Constable Raymond Rosati is assigned to this duty which requires maintaining a high level of visibility in the downtown area. Maintaining continuous interaction with the business community, youth and citizens who frequent the parks areas of our town is the goal of this position. Although the shift schedules emphasize days and afternoons, flexibility to meet the ever evolving demands from our citizenry, council and service groups.

Crime prevention initiatives are frequently addressed through the use of foot patrols and motorcycle patrols rather that traditional vehicle patrols.

With the ever increasing flow of tourists and visitors to Amherstburg, the Core Officer position is proving ever valuable. As Amherstburg is now known as “The Town of Festivals”, the Core Officer is frequently utilized to assist and interact in numerous activities, parades, and enforcement initiatives. The demands of this position are also not limited to the downtown area, but extend to any areas requiring attention. It is expected that the new Multiplex Field of Dreams Complex will offer our community an ever steady influx of visitors as well which will evolve into increased demand for the Core Officer’s services.

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Marine Unit

The Amherstburg Marine Unit operates a 22 ft Limestone vessel and has five trained Marine Operators in addition to Auxiliary officers. The unit is under the supervision of the Operations Sgt. This year we refurbished the boat with a new paint scheme and lettering. We also updated the ten officers with new uniforms complete with non marking boat shoes. The new look of the Marine unit has turned many heads with positive comments both from visitors and residents alike. We are proud of the job Offshore Marine has done. We sent one officer to the O.P.P. Marine Training program to be certified as a Marine Operator.

The Amherstburg Marine Unit saw a rise in demand in 2010 for several events including the Wine Fest, Heritage Homecoming Festival, Canada Day Fireworks, Amherstburg Freedom Fest, Art in the Park, Windsor’s Freedom Festival fireworks and many training exercises. These events took place on the Detroit River between the mouths of Lake Erie as far north as the City of Windsor. This year was the first year we joined our U.S. counterparts in a Channel Watch program. The Marine Unit attended meetings and share information vital for the protection of both Canadian and United States borders.

In June the Marine Unit hosted a vessel inspection seminar in co operation with O.P.P, LaSalle Police, Canadian Coast Guard, Can. and U.S. border security. Approx. 70 boaters and their families attended this event to have their safety equipment inspected. The Marine unit also assisted with LaSalle’s Strawberry fest fireworks, Windsor’s Freedom fest fireworks and our own training exercise improving our skills.

In August the Marine Unit received several complaints of loud boats disturbing residents on the shoreline. It was also patrolling the area during the Art in the Park festival. Two vessel inspections were conducted and two warnings were handed out for safety equipment infractions.

The Wine Festival needs special mention as this popular event has resulted in much more vessel traffic on the Detroit River. Thousands of people attended this spectacular event which showcased several wines from different wineries. Several bands played throughout the day and into the night along the Detroit River. Boaters took advantage of this rare opportunity to listen to the entertainment as they anchored along the shore. The view of the festivities and the live music is growing in popularity. The Marine Unit conducted liquor inspections and noted no offences being committed.

Routine patrols were conducted in the area which is known as White Sands and Crystal Bay. Throughout the summer patrols no major offences were noted however warnings and education pamphlets were handed out to boaters committing minor offences on the waterways. Training exercises were conducted throughout the season keeping up with the unique techniques critical for the safe operation of a police vessel on the waterways.

13 Community Services

Senior Constable Joan Lovell is tasked with operating the Community Services Program and reports to the Operations Sergeant. Various programs and presentations are provided. Any organization wishing to have a police presentation can request one by contacting the police department by either phone or letter. Some events are annual events repeated from year to year; other programs depend directly on current events occurring within the community.

Programs

School programming includes the Values Influences and Peers (VIP) program which sees every grade six student in Amherstburg get visited by police once a week in the classroom to cover topics such as peer pressure, drugs, citizenship, bullying, friendships, Youth Criminal Justice Act, etc. On average it works out to about 350 students in eleven classes at eight different schools. The VIP program has been in the classrooms for many years and is taught throughout the Province. The BRAD (bullying, relationships, alcohol and drugs) program is taught in three, one hour sessions to every grade nine student. Elmer the Safety Elephant is taught in every grade school to students from junior kindergarten to grade four. Every school has a flag that is flown to show when students have been obeying “Elmer’s rules. The schools receive plaques at the end of each safe school year. Each grade school has an opportunity to attend the Children’s Safety Village for interactive lectures on safety that cover grades one through five. The police department in partnership with the Masons brings each grade one student a new bike helmet, lessons are taught on bike safety and proper hand signals. At grade five all students attend a Racing Against Drugs Program that is done in partnership with the RCMP and other surrounding police departments. For grade seven and eight there is an internet safety program that is taught to students, these programs tell of events based on true stories, and help students to learn how to safely use the internet. At the secondary school level programs are done on drinking and driving, safe proms, law and careers classes. The community service officer also sits on both secondary schools’ parent councils as the community representative.

For seniors, several programs during our senior’s week and on demand are provided during the year. Topics covered for seniors include driving, Senior Moment, identity theft, counterfeit money, telephone fraud, senior wandering, vital link (safe medications), elder abuse, and apartment watch.

Parents and adults are offered programs on internet safety, bullying, identity theft, counterfeit seminars, frauds and scams, women’s safety, winter driving, Neighborhood

14 Watch, Park Watch, 211 information, and emergency preparedness. These programs occur throughout the year and are held both at the Police Station and at other community venues.

Citizens that experience a break and enter to their home or business, or women who are victims of domestic abuse are contacted by the police and a Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) evaluation is done to assist them with target hardening their home or business to reduce the risk of a second break and enter and to develop safety plans.

Partnerships

The Amherstburg Police have partnered with Community Living and an educational program is delivered once a week to about 20 members of Channel Industries, topics such as workplace safety, personal safety, and first aid and CPR are covered, we also work together on the Special Olympics.

Other partnerships include the Masonic Lodge which brings each grade one student a new bike helmet and lessons in hand signals. The service along with Co-operators Insurance and the Fire Department and sponsor an annual child car seat clinic which sees on average approximately forty car seats installed.

Special Events

Aside from Police Week, special events occur throughout the year and take place in a variety of locations. This year the Amherstburg Police attended several swearing in ceremonies held on Wednesdays at Citizenship Court, which is located in Windsor on Walker Road. This event sees an average of 150 new Citizens take the oath of citizenship each Wednesday. The event provides Amherstburg with an opportunity to welcome these new citizens into our country and to encourage them settle in our community. An annual Awards Banquet was again held in 2009 where officers, businesses and civilians were recognized for achievements during the year. It was attended by 70 people and a good time was had by all.

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Skillslink

In 2010, the Amherstburg Police Service obtained a Federal Grant in the amount of $232,707 to operate the “Skillslink” program. The purpose was to provide training and employment to 15 youths at risk in our community. The theme was “Building a Drug Free Community.” The program was several years in the planning and was done in partnership with the House of Shalom, Amherstburg Community Services and The Essex Association for Community Living. On April 7, 2010 with the Honorable Jeff Watson our Member of Parliament announced the commencement of the program at the House of Shalom in Amherstburg. The project ran until October 22nd and was a great success, with many youths completing the program, obtaining valuable work skills and reintegrating back into either the workforce or getting back into school. Project Coordinator Ramza Saruna and Assistant Coordinator Pamela Kang were hired to facilitate and operate the project.

Throughout 2010, the “Skillslink kids” as they came to be known were involved in numerous projects and initiatives in our community. They assisted various groups including the Rotary Club, Amherstburg Special Events and the House of Shalom at such events as the “Ribfest”, Canada Day Celebrations, Battle of the Boards and Bands and the Wine Festival. Not to be outdone, the Skillslink group organized numerous barbeques to hand out information and bracelets promoting a drug free community. The barbeques frequently lead to an appearance by “Captain Clean” a superhero created by the participants to battle against drugs. They also ran an indoor floor hockey tournament and were successful in obtaining the attendance of George Chuvalo at General Amherst High School in September to speak against drug abuse in our communities.

Other milestones included the unveiling of a Drug Resource Room at the House of Shalom which officially opened in July. The room provides a quiet resource area where both parents and their children can attend to obtain information or meet to discuss drug usage.

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Criminal Investigative Report 2010

The Criminal Investigative Branch (CIB), falls under the direction of the Operational Support Sergeant Donald Brown and, is responsible for the investigation of serious criminal offences such as sexual assaults, robberies, drug trafficking, missing persons, and any other investigation requiring investigative expertise not available to uniform personnel.

Throughout most of 2009, the unit was comprised of Detective Constables Steven Ross and Scott Riddell. Another officer under auspices of CIB, Cst. Matthew Capel-Cure, was seconded to the Provincial Anti Violence Intervention Strategy (PAVIS) unit comprised of various municipal forces housed at the Windsor Police Service. The mandate for PAVIS is to focus on guns, drug and gang related activity in the Province. Promotions saw both Csts. Riddell and Capel-Cure reassigned to other duties in the summer of 2010. Another officer will be reassigned to commence duties for 2011.

The CIB unit faced an enormous demand of criminal expertise in all matters of crime. Some of the more labour intensive investigations involved an Arson which caused property damage loss in excess of over $250,000 and an Armed Robbery of a convenience store involving a firearm which resulted in a Young Offender charged.

Aside from the criminal and drug investigations, CIB is also responsible to oversee numerous other responsibilities including Violent Crime Linkage Analysis System (ViCLAS), a data base which analyzes and links serious violent crime in Canada, the Sexual Offender Registry (SOR) which requires all registered sexual offenders to report in regularly, the High Risk Offender Committee of Windsor/Essex which monitors all high risk offenders in the area and liasoning regularly with the Federal Parole Service to monitor federal parolees released into our community.

Additionally, the CIB also actively engages in numerous intelligence sharing activities by coordinating with various federal, provincial and municipal law enforcement agencies, including Criminal Investigative Services Ontario (CISO), Provincial Organized Crime Enforcement Team (POCET), Windsor Regional Crime Unit, Integrated Border Enforcement Team (IBET) as well of a host of other agencies.

17 Forensic Identification Unit

The Forensic Identification Unit of the Amherstburg Police Service is comprised of 2 fully trained Forensic Identification Officers, Constable Fred Adair and Constable Dave Bohdal and 4 Scenes of Crime Officers. The unit is overseen by Deputy Chief Palumbo.

The Forensic Identification Unit’s duties include:

ƒ Collecting, preserving and gathering physical, trace, and latent evidence ƒ Correlating and preparing that evidence for court presentation ƒ Analyzing, comparing and evaluating physical evidence such as fingerprints, footwear impressions, tool marks, tire impressions, and physical matches ƒ Crime scene evaluation and documentation ƒ Fire scene evaluation and documentation ƒ Fingerprinting and photographing prisoners ƒ DNA sample collection for the National DNA Databank ƒ DNA sample collection for consent and warrant samples ƒ Preparing case submissions to the Centre of Forensic Science ƒ Assist with serious traffic accident investigation ƒ Provincial Sexual Offender Registry ƒ Providing support to any investigation where Forensic input is requested or required ƒ Preparing photo line-ups from the database of accused mugshot photos

The majority of the unit’s calls continued to be property related, that is, theft and mischief complaints. Identification officers are also required to photograph assault victim’s injuries. In addition Identification officers are required to attend post mortem exams for both criminal cases and accident related cases. For 2010 the Amherstburg Police Service continued to assist surrounding Police Services when their Identification officers were unavailable.

The Criminal Code of Canada was amended to include a wider range of offences which upon conviction require the offender to submit a DNA sample which is kept on file at the National DNA Databank in Ottawa. As a result of this the Amherstburg Police saw a marked increase in the collection of DNA samples from convicted offenders. Due to the increase several officers were subsequently trained to collect these samples.

The Amherstburg Police Identification Unit also assists other agencies for instances such as stolen property that is recovered in Amherstburg. In these cases the investigating agency may request Amherstburg officers process and examine the recovered property. Recovered stolen automobiles would be an example of this.

18 Assist Other Other Service 12% 3% Assaults S/Death's 23% 14%

B&E's/Theft Mischief 27% 21%

Some of the Unit’s highlights for the year 2010 include:

ƒ The Forensic Identification Unit implemented a new property management system. ƒ Forensic Identification Officer Adair’s job shadowed with a Forensic Identification Officer from Windsor Police Service for a 2 week period. ƒ Forensic Identification Officer Constable Adair attended the annual Forensic Identification conference in Toronto.

19 Quality Assurance Report

The Quality Assurance Unit is staffed by one officer, Senior Constable Margaret O’Brien and falls under the command of the Operational Support Sergeant.

At the end of 2010 the property unit will have received and booked in approximately nine hundred items, including found and seized property, evidence and articles for safekeeping.

The property unit organizes and operates the auction. Provincial adequacy demands an audit of this unit on annual bases due to the type of articles handled such as drugs, guns, money, and jewellery.

Quality assurance is in place to ensure the service’s resources and programs meet the needs of the community. This unit strives to provide accountability to the Board through its reviews of the management and performance of police resources to ensure it is supplying an effective and efficient service to the community. Several annual audits are conducted to ensure the service is operating effectively.

20 Training Report

The Amherstburg Police Service is committed to providing excellent training for our 31 Sworn Members, 3 Civilian, I Special Constable and 9 Auxiliary Officers. The Ontario Police College (OPC), Criminal Intelligence Service Ontario (CISO) or the Canadian Police College (CPC) provides much of our formal training. Commencing over the last several years, on-line training is taking a major role in providing officers with quality training in a timely and cost effective manner. The Canadian Police Knowledge Network (CPKN) is now offering on line certification courses in conjunction with the OPC. In 2010 for instance, the Coach Officer Training once held at OPC is completely on-line. The Service utilized CPKN to certify an officer as a Police Coach this year.

Sworn officers re-qualify annually in Firearms, Defensive Tactics/Use of Force and every three years for First Aid and CPR training. CPR/First Aide was accomplished in 2010 to ensure all officers are current. 17 officers were also trained in Immediate Rapid Deployment this year. Auxiliary officers also take annual refresher training. All of our employees, including volunteers, received Workplace Violence Training in 2009.

Officers assigned to patrol or traffic duties receive annual Radar Operations recertification. Intoxilyzer Operators also complete an annual 1 day recertification session. The Amherstburg Police Service is a member of the Ontario Police Video Training Alliance (OPTVA), which provides us with up to date training videos. The Videos include topics based on emerging changes in crime trends, legal changes, officer safety etc. All videos produced are required viewing by our officers.

There was in excess of 150 days of training for our members in 2010, not including one time on-line courses, training videos or members taking personal courses.

Training in 2010 included:

Coach Officer 1 Officer 1 days Use of Force Instructor Course 1 Officer 15 days Crime Prevention Conference 1 Officers 2 days Police Traffic Supervisor Course 1 Officer 5 days Marine Operator Course 1 Officers 10 days OIPRD Public Complaints Process 5 Officer 1 days Freedom of Information Police Network Seminar 1 Civilian 5 days Leadership Potential Development 1 Officer 6 days Optic Annual User Group Meeting 1 Officer 2 days Optic Annual User Group Meeting 1 Civilian 2 day PKI Training 1 Officer, 1 Civilian 1 day Motor Vehicle Seminar 2 officers 1 day Expert Witness Conference 1 Officer 5 days Intoxilyzer 8000C Course 1 Officer 5 days Property and Evidence Training Seminar 1 Officer 2 days Pipeline Convoy Training 6 Officers 2 day Fundamentals of Auditing a Police Organization 1 Officer 5 days Domestic Violence Course 1 Officer 5 days Drug Recognition Expert and Classification Program Training 1 Officer 1 day Immediate Rapid Deployment Training 17 Officers 1 days Forensic Identification Services Workshop 1 Officer 5 days Fundamental of Auditing in Law Enforcement 1 Officer 5 days Labour Conference 2 Officers 2 days Group Crisis Intervention Training 1 Officer 2 days Youth Crime Conference 1 officer 5 days SIU Workshop 1 officer 2 days Ontario Sex Offender Registry Course 1 officer 1 day CPTED 1 officer 3 days Bill C-168 Accountability 2 officers 1 day Conducted Energy Weapon Trainer 1 officer 2 days VIP Training 2 officers 1 day Major Case Management 1 officer 8 days Covert Operation Handler 1 officer 5 days

21 Specialized Duties

Audits/Quality Assurance Constable Selection System Constable M. O’Brien Chief T. Berthiaume Deputy Chief P. Palumbo Auxiliary Police Liaison Officers Constable M. Taylor Co op Student Program Sergeant M. Cox Constable J. Lovell Nora Newman Biker Enforcement Unit Margo Purdie Sergeant D. Brown Counter Terrorism Information Officer Chid Sex Investigators Deputy Chief P. Palumbo Constable D. Bohdal Constable V. Burany Crossing Guards Constable S. McCurdy Constable J. Lovell Constable M. O’Brien Constable S. Ross Criminal Intelligence Service Ontario Constable M. Taylor Constable S. Ross Sergeant M. Cox Sergeant D. Brown

Coach Officers Digital Mug Shot System Constable S. Gazdig Constable M. O’Brien Constable N. Harris Sergeant M. Capel-Cure Dispatch Liaison Sergeant M. Cox Collision Analysts (Level 3) Constable N. Harris Domestic Violence Coordinators Sergeant M. Capel-Cure Constable S. McCurdy Constable M. Taylor Collision Scene Investigators (Level 2) Constable T. Gerard Domestic Violence Officers Constable R. Pelaccia Constable V. Burany Constable S. Ross Commissioner of Affidavits Constable M. Taylor Nora Newman Sergeant C. Sterling Margo Purdie Drug Investigation Specialists Communicable Diseases Constable S. Ross Constable V. Burany Sergeant S. Riddell Constable N. Harris

Emergency Preparedness Computer & Crime Analysis Deputy Chief P. Palumbo Constable P. Smith

Fraud Officers Community Based Policing Committee Constable P. Smith Constable J. Lovell Sergeant C. Sterling

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Freedom of Information Scenes of Crime Officers Margo Purdie Constable V. Burany Constable A. Challans Forensic Identification Officers Constable T. Gerard Constable F. Adair Constable R. Pelaccia Constable D. Bohdal Search Coordinator Health & Safety Sergeant D. Brown Constable V. Burany Constable N. Harris Sexual Assault Investigators Sergeant M. Cox Constable D. Bohdal Sergeant C. Sterling Constable V. Burany Deputy Chief P. Palumbo Constable S. McCurdy Constable M. O’Brien Intoxilyzer Operators Constable S. Ross Constable N. Harris Constable M. Taylor Constable M. Taylor Sergeant M. Cox Sergeant D. Brown Sergeant M. Capel-Cure Sex Offender Registry Sergeant M. Cox Constable S. Ross Sergeant D. Brown Major Case Management Constable S. McCurdy Torch Run Coordinators Constable S. Ross Constable M. Taylor Sergeant S. Riddell Sergeant M. Cox

Marine Unit Traffic Committee Constable T. Ford Sergeant M. Cox Constable T. Gerard Constable S. Ross Training Officers Constable BJ Wiley Constable V. Burany Sergeant D. Brown Constable A. Challans Constable J. Lovell Media Liaison Constable M. O’Brien Constable J. Lovell Sergeant D. Brown Constable M. O’Brien ViClass Program Motorcycle Unit Constable S. Ross Constable R. Pelaccia Constable R. Rosati Victim Services Liaison Constable J. Lovell O.I.P.R.D. Liaison (Public Complaints) WINE FESTIVAL COMMITTEE Sergeant D. Brown Sergeant C. Sterling

R.I.D.E. Program Sergeant C. Sterling WSIB Liaison Deputy Chief P. Palumbo

23 Amherstburg Police Awards/Recognition

Our Annual Awards Night for 2010 was held at display acts of courage and/or self sacrifice the Knights of Columbus Hall. Several members going above and beyond the call of duty. from our community and members of the Amherstburg Police Service were recognized. The 20 year Exemplary Service Medal is Possible awards are: awarded by the Provincial Government to police officers who have completed 20 years of The Corporate Partnership Award recognizes exemplary police service to their community. any Business or Corporation who assisted the Amherstburg Police Service in serving the The 30 year Exemplary Service Bar is awarded community. by the Provincial Government to police officers who have completed 30 years of exemplary The Service Club Partnership Award recognizes police service to their community. a group or service club that has formed a lasting partnership with the Amherstburg Police Service. The 20 year Civilian Long Service Award is awarded by the Police Service Board to those The Police Services Board “Citizen Citation” is civilian members of the Police Service who have awarded to those citizens who have displayed completed 20 years of service. acts of courage and/or self sacrifice going beyond their normal civic duty. The Values, Influences and Peers 10 Year Award, recognizes any teacher or officer that has The Police Services Board “Award of Merit” is dedicated at least ten years of service to the awarded to those police service members who Amherstburg VIP program. ______

CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP AWARD Wal-Mart

SERVICE CLUB PARTNERSHIP AWARD Knights of Columbus

CITIZEN CITATIONS Michelle Jones-Rousseau

CHIEF’S AWARD Aaron Chambers Tim Gerard Scott Riddell Don Zimmerman

20 YEAR EXEMPLARY SERVICE MEDAL Constable Joan Lovell Constable Rocco Pelaccia

10 YEAR SERVICE AWARD Amherstburg Community Based Policing Committee 2010

RESIGNATIONS (None)

HIRES Constable Nick D’Amore Constable Steven Owen Constable Chris Renaud

RETIREMENTS Constable Tom McWhinnie Deputy Chief Bart DiPasquale Chief Roger Hollingworth Civilian Nora Newman

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25 Retirements Promotions and Transfers

2010 was a busy time for the Amherstburg Police Service. With the retirement of Chief Roger Hollingworth, Staff Sgt Tim Berthiaume was promoted to Chief and Staff Sgt. Pat Palumbo to Deputy Chief. In addition, Nora Newman and Sr. Cst. Thomas McWhinnie retired which saw Sr. Cst. Margaret O’Brien transferred into the Quality Assurance Unit.

A promotional competition was held in the year with successful candidates Scott Riddell and Matt Capel-Cure promoted to Sergeants in August. Both have been transferred to patrol as shift supervisors.

A reorganization was finalized with Sgt. Donald Brown transferred from patrol to Operational Support. His areas of responsibilities include overseeing Criminal Investigations (CI), Quality Assurance (QA), Forensic services, CPIC, Court Services, Equipment and Stores, Public Complaints (OIPRD liaison), Domestic Violence, and Cell Block inspections.

Sgt. Michael Cox was reassigned from patrol as well to Operations Support. His areas of responsibilities include overseeing Special Events, Auxiliary Police, Traffic Unit, Core Officer, Community Services, Building Maintenence, Training, Marine, and Health and Safety.

26 2010 RETIREMENTS

Chief Constable Civilian Roger Hollingworth Thomas McWhinnie Nora Newman

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E M I R C S C I T S I T A T S Federal Statutes Impaired Driving Arson Firearms Drugs Assaults (all) Mischief Under Mischief Over Mischief Fraud Possession StolenGoods Theft Under Theft Over Break &Enter Robbery Attempt Murder Murder Other Criminal Code 796 3 2 -22- 3 2 -15091 .%1.%0.0% 12.7% 7.6% 0 11 9 0 16.9% 18.4% 5 25.6% 25 1 29 -- 27 126 5 131 -- 10 2 19 177 2 212 -- 180 128 13 133 14 23 190 226 203 5 2 0 21 911118 96 64 33 93 0.%88.0% 100.0% 89.3% 30 43 48 46 68 69 86 111 131 19 15 22 105 126 153 71 10001 41 61 1100100 0.%100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 0 100.0% 0 100.0% 98.4% 97.0% 1 5 100.0% 98.8% 11 20.0% 14 22 52.6% 14 28 40.6% 35 16 4 20 31 11 3 7.6% 28 52 14 12.3% 35 58 5 25.0% 17 25 51 3 3 0 42 76 3 7 0 64 93 7 8 0 0 83 0 35 14 1 11 19 5 9 14 0 32 7 17 8 25 1 39 90 43 5 65 102 64 5 56 91 2 36 24 13 37 10 12520101242922320 41 78 66 -- 0 -- -- 8- -9- -700 .%16.3% 0.0% 0.0% 7 -- -- 9 -- -- 98 -- -- 2 -- -- 100 -- -- -00- -1000003.%00 0.0% 0.0% 33.3% 0 0 0 0 0 1 -- 1 3 -- 391000391391000 0 102000102000001 0 331001330230100 -- 1 3 911100029118051000101000101101000 000000000000000 000000000000000 Reported 2008 770 Reported 2009 615 Reported 2010 70 Unfounded 2008 60 Unfounded 2009 54 Unfounded 2010 726 Actual 2008 710 Actual 2009 561 Actual 2010 222 Cleared by Charged 2008 214 Cleared by Charged 2009 151 Cleared By Other 2010 160 Cleared by Other 2008 140 Cleared by Other 2009 97 Cleared By Other 2010 0.%100 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 90.0% 100.0% 0.%100 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 52.6% .%00 50.0% 0.0% 0.0% 12.5% 45.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

Clearance Percentage 2008 49.9%

Clearance Percentage 2009 44.2%

Clearance Percentage 2010 2010 Year End Expenses unaudited

Debt Payments 2% Capital Expenes 6% Transfer to Reserves 2% Equip/Vehicle Expenses 2% Misc 0% Prof/Consult 8%

Building Expenses Wages/Benefits 2% 75% Office Expenses 1% Staff Expenses 2% Public Complaints

2008 2009 2010 Total Sworn in Officers 31 31 31 Total Public Complaints (New) 9 4 3 Conduct Complaints 15 3 3 Service Complaints 0 1 0 Policy Complaints 0 0 0 Public Complaints Carried Over from Previous Year 0 0 0 Allegations Incivility 1 0 1 Neglect of Duty 1 3 2 Discreditable Conduct 7 5 0 Excessive Use of Force 0 0 0 Exercise of Authority 5 0 0 Unsatisfactory Work Performance 1 0 0 Other 0 1 0 Resolutions Not Dealth with (Section 59) 0 0 2 Informal Resolution (Conduct) 1 0 0 Withdrawn 2 3 0 Unsubstantiated 11 6 0 Informal Discipline 0 0 0 Hearing 0 0 0 Lost Jurisdiction 1 0 1 Pending Conduct Investigations 0 0 0

Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

2008 2008 2009 2009 2010 2010 No. of Requests Received Appeals No. of Requests Received Appeals No. of Requests Received Appeals Totals 44 0 38 0 29 0

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PROVINCIAL OFFENCES

2008 2009 2010

Traffic Offence Charges 1417 1084 1641

Liquor Offence Charges 50 65 60

Other Provincial Offence Charges 202 142 213

Total Provincial Offences 1669 1291 1914

OTHER STATISTICS

Motor Vehicle Collisions 380 329 338

R.I.D.E. Programs Conducted 26 14 21

Summons/Subpoenas Served 330 299 295

Parking Tickets Issued 26 259 159

Police Clearances Issued 1104 1493 1500

False 911 Calls Responded To 484 484 575

Actual 911 Calls Responded To 30 50 50

Total 911 Calls 534 534 605

Incidents (Calls for Service)

Dispatch Generated Incidents 5007 4735 3993

Self Generated & Walk-In Incidents 2690 2458 3494

Total Incidents 7697 7193 7487

31 Comparative Police Statistics Municipal Police Services Population (15,000 to 49,999) Source Police Resources, Statistics Canada 2010

Population Weighted Clearance Police Officers Police Officer per Per Capita Costs Rate 100,000 Population

Amherstburg 22,283 42.9 31 135 210

Brockville 22,944 56.1 42 183 306

Cobourg 19,077 43.4 32 168 306

Cornwall 47,028 49.9 91 194 346

Kawartha Lakes 24,509 44.9 39 155 270

LaSalle 28,233 41.8 36 128 188

Leamington 29,600 30.0 43 145 224

Midland 17,826 43.8 26 146 239

Nishnawbe-Aski 17,343 51.6 134 773 1407

Orangeville 28,631 54.3 41 143 241

Owen Sound 22,742 57.4 41 180 284

St. Thomas 38,198 40.8 66 173 244

Stratford 31,485 35.5 57 181 267

Strathroy 21,181 25.6 31 146 224

Timmins 43,274 51.8 86 199 275

32 Business Plan – Update Report

Our 3 year business plan expired at the end of 2010 and the Amherstburg Police Service is presently working with our stakeholders to outline our major objectives over the next 3 year period. This report refers to the final year of our previous 3 year plan.

1) Increased Traffic Enforcement

Objective: Increase all areas of traffic enforcement in the Town of Amherstburg

Results: 2010 saw the return of a 2 person dedicated traffic unit. Traffic enforcement increased from 1291 charges in 2009 to 1641 charges in 2010, a percentage increase over 50%. Motor vehicle collisions also saw a slight percentage increase of just over 1% ( 338 up from 329) from 2010. Along with an increased presence in vehicular traffic enforcement, the traffic unit also was utilized to increase waterways policing and engaged in All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) enforcement focussing on trespassing, and off road vehicle infractions. The Amherstburg police service does not presently have access to a service ATV but is seeking funding for such a purchase in the near future.

2) Enhanced Community Involvement

Objective: Increase the Amherstburg Police Service influence, relationships and involvement with the Youth of our community.

Results: Our CORE and Community Services Officer continue a high visibility presence at the school, business and community levels. 2010 saw a successful grant obtainment to employ 15 “at risk” youth in a “Skills Link” project. The purpose was to develop and increase employability skills for the participants. 12 of the 15 youth successfully completed the program with most either returning to further their education or obtaining employment.

3) Enhanced Criminal Enforcement

Objective: Develop enhanced working partnerships with other area enforcement agencies to increase our capability and response to major crimes including the threat from organized crime.

Results: Aside from continuing our active role in the Criminal Intelligence Service of Ontario (CISO), the service also seconded a member to the Provincial Anti Violence Intervention Strategy (PAVIS) which focused on Illegal Drug and Weapons activities. Members from all municipal services in Essex County participated in this initiative which saw record seizures during 2010. In addition, the service actively engaged in dialogue with the RCMP to allow the secondment of one of their officers into our service in order to continue focusing on high level criminal activities including human trafficking. During 2010, members of our service apprehended at least 7 individuals attempting illegal entry into our country via waterway. The RCMP is expected to assign an officer to our service early in 2011.

4) Community Satisfaction

Objective: Increase community satisfaction by proactively marketing our Police Service, emphasizing the many initiatives we are involved in and the many successes we enjoy.

Results: A number of key initiatives were introduced in 2010 to meet our objectives. One initiative involves the “target hardening” of point of sale (debit and credit) transactions in our business community. A validation sticker is placed on these point of sale machines to prevent substituting or tampering with the unit to prevent fraud. Another key initiative was the active recruiting of a “Police Advisory Committee” with representatives from all stakeholders in the community including service, business and special interest groups. The selection should be complete and the Committee will have their inaugural meeting in January 2011.

5) Information Technology Advancements

Objective: Increase the Police Service Capability, productivity and efficiency through technological advancement.

Results: A new dispatching contract with the LaSalle Police Service was implemented early in 2010. After the usual technical issues, the dispatching is fully functional and ongoing communication between the 2 services continues. Also during 2010, ongoing work continued to provide computers in service vehicles to allow for easy access for report writing. It is hoped the computers are fully installed early in 2011

33 Acknowledgements

Front Cover Photo – Sergeant Matt Capel-Cure and Constable Sean Gazdig at the Swearing In Ceremony of Chief Timothy Berthiaume August 2010.

Inside Front Photos #1 – Deputy Chief Pat Palumbo.

Photo #2 – Chief Roger Hollingworth and Chief Timothy Berthiaume at the Swearing In Ceremony of Chief Timothy Berthiaume August 2010.

Photo #3 – Sergeant Mike Cox and Colleen Cox at the 2010 Awards Night.

Photo #4 – Constable Melissa Taylor and a member of the Windsor Spitfires with the Memorial Cup.

Photo #5 – Constable Tom McWhinnie and Constable Maggie O’Brien.

Photo #6 – Chief Timothy Berthiaume and the Honourable Mr. Justice Terrence Patterson signing documents at the Swearing in Ceremony.

Inside Back Photo #1 – Chief Roger Hollingworth and MPP Bruce Crozier at the Retirement of Chief Roger Hollingworth.

Photo #2 – Chief Timothy Berthiaume, Constable Nathan Harris and Mike Foreman (LaSalle Police Service) at the ceremonies for Remembrance Day.

Photo #3 – Constable Fred Adair in one of our local papers the River Town Times.

Inside Back Photo #1 – Auxiliary Constable Dave D’Alimonte and Auxiliary Sergeant Ron Paquette at our Annual Open House.

34 Inside Back Photo #2 – Our Motorcycle with one of the many young children that came through our Annual Open House.

Photo #3 – Elmer the Safety Elephant at our Annual Open House.

Photo #4 – Nora Newman and a member of the Windsor Spitfires with the Memorial Cup.

Photo #5 – John Sutton, Chair of the APSB, Constable Tim Gerard, Constable Don Zimmerman, Constable Aaron Chambers and Chief Timothy Berthiaume at our Awards Night (see page 24 for details).

Photo #6 – Constable Ray Rosati at the Annual Amherstburg Christmas Parade.

Back Cover Constable Tim Ford with the Amherstburg Police Service Boat.

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Contact Information:

Amherstburg Police Service 532 Sandwich Street South Amherstburg, Ontario N9V 2Z3 Telephone: 519-736-8559 Communication Centre 519-736-3622 www.amherstburg.ca/policehome.htm [email protected]