Owen Sound Police Services Board 2019 Community Survey Surveymonkey
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Report to the Board: Auxiliary Unit From: Inspector D. Bishop Date: Wednesday, January 08, 2020 In December 2019 the Auxiliary Unit contributed 124.5 hours. The Annual Auxiliary Food Drive in support of the Salvation Army ran at various grocery stores throughout the month and saw record donations. This year saw 8,117 lbs. of food collected, with an additional $4,804.76 in cash received. This exceeded last year’s total of 7,470 lbs., and $3,636.31 in cash. This event continues to be well supported by the Auxiliary Unit and is coordinated by Auxiliary Cst. Dave Barber, a long serving member who has coordinated the food drive efforts for six years. In addition to patrol and food drive hours, the Auxiliary members assisted with patrols of the Festival of Northern Lights. This month the top two contributors had 25.5 hours and 20 hours respectively. Report to the Board: Criminal Investigations Branch and Drug Enforcement From: Inspector D. Bishop Date: Wednesday, January 08, 2020 Criminal Investigations In December, 2019 members of the Criminal Investigations Branch conducted investigations into numerous offences including Assault, Sexual Assaults, Exploitation, Frauds, Voyeurism and Mischief. On December 03, 2019, members of the Criminal Investigation Branch lead an educational workshop with Public Health on Human Trafficking in the Grey-Bruce area. Over twenty persons employed in the hospitality industry attended the workshop and were given training on what Human Trafficking would look like in their respective workplaces. The workshop also provided information on how to respond to potential victims of Human Trafficking and services available to those persons locally. The Criminal Investigations Branch has concluded a lengthy investigation into a break, enter and theft that took place at the Owen Sound Hospital Business offices in February of 2019. A safe was broken into during the incident and cash, cheques and other items were stolen. Significant damage was done to office doors, drywall and ceiling tiles by the accused as he committed the offence. With assistance from the Forensic Identification Unit, DNA left behind by the offender was seized and processed. A warrant was later executed and the offender was identified. The investigation further revealed that the accused was involved in similar break, enter and theft occurrences across the Province of Ontario. The accused is in custody facing similar charges by numerous police agencies including the Owen Sound Police Service. The Criminal Investigations Branch assisted uniform members in conducting an Assault Causing Bodily Harm investigation. The victim sustained a broken ankle in three places as a result of an unprovoked and random assault at a downtown drinking establishment. An arrest warrant has been sought for the accused. Page 1 of 2 During the early morning hours of December 14, 2019, police responded to a drug overdose at an east side residence. A 36-year-old female was transported to hospital however she was later pronounced deceased. Tragically, she was approximately six months pregnant with twins at the time and the two fetuses also did not survive. The Criminal Investigations Branch is conducting a death investigation and have determined that Fentanyl was the drug used by the victim. An investigation has been initiated that is focusing on the source/ supplier of the narcotics obtained by the victim. On December 26th, 2019 a search warrant was sought and obtained for the arrest of a 38-year- old Georgian Bluffs man who was wanted by the Owen Sound Police Service for numerous domestic related offences. Members of the Criminal Investigations Branch and Uniform patrol executed the warrant and found that he had fortified his entry doors. Police forcibly entered the residence, located in the Municipality of Meaford, and the accused male was taken into custody. Drug Enforcement and Intelligence The Drugs and Intelligence Unit continues to investigate persons involved in the trafficking of various drugs in Owen Sound and Grey-Bruce. As in previous months, the focus continues to be on Fentanyl and Crystal Methamphetamine. The Drugs and Intelligence Unit officer attended the Criminal Intelligence Service Ontario (CISO) Operating Body meeting in Niagara Falls where regional and provincial intelligence was shared. These meetings give the Owen Sound Police Service an opportunity to build intelligence sharing networks to better combat the existence of serious and organized crime affecting the Province and reaching into the community of Owen Sound. On December 09, 2019, while conducting mobile surveillance, a male was observed committing a theft at the LCBO store in Owen Sound. A plain clothed officer was able to observe the male exit the store without paying as he concealed liquor under his jacket. The male met up with another male who put the items into a backpack. The officer arrested both males a short distance from the store. One of the males was wanted by the Barrie Police Service. Both males were charged for the theft and possession of stolen property and the wanted male was released into the custody of the Barrie Police. On December 29, 2019, during the late evening hours, the Drugs and Intelligence Unit officer was called in to assist with a home invasion and robbery that occurred at a known drug involved residence in Owen Sound. At the conclusion of the investigation, a 42-year-old Owen Sound man was charged with Robbery, Break and Enter and two counts of assault. On December 31, 2019, while conducting mobile surveillance on the main street in the downtown area, the Drugs and Intelligence Officer observed and identified a male who was panhandling. The man was arrested based on two outstanding arrest warrants and held in custody. Page 2 of 2 Report to the Board: Collision Statistics From: Inspector J. Fluney Date: Monday, January 13, 2020 December 2019 – Collision Statistics Total Collisions: (62) Comments Collisions - East side Owen Sound 24 Collisions - West side Owen Sound 19 Collisions - parking lots 19 Including 05 FTR Fail to Remain Collisions 05 Collisions referred to CRC 28 Collisions investigated by OSPS 34 Improper lane changes, failing to yield the right of way and improper turns were the cause of several collisions this month. Report to the Board: Community Services Office From: Inspector J. Fluney Date: Monday, January 13, 2020 In December, the Community Services Office engaged in the following highlights: Christmas activities; • Organized blood donor awareness blitz with Canadian Blood Donor Association. Provided information to Auxiliary Officers who handed out during OSPS Food Drives • Intergenerational work – Students from the KIDS program adopted local Nursing Homes and sent Holiday cards and pictures. In return, the Nursing Homes will send photos back of the residents. KIDS program – Making good choices and giving back • Alexandra School – Christmas lunch for staff, students and families Took part in the following; • Alpha Street Resource Centre community partners meeting • St. Mary’s School community meeting at City Hall • East Ridge lockdown drill • OSDSS lockdown drill • Saint Dom Savio lockdown drill Community Presentations; • Salvation Army presentation on frauds and scams • CIBC staff presentation on frauds and scams • Georgian College CICE students – internet safety • OSPS Business Planning sessions Events supported; • Georgian College Vigil – Violence against women • Georgian Bay Symphony Christmas concert – promotion Report to the Board: Lost Hours and Training From: Inspector Jeff Fluney Date: January 13, 2020 Ten fulltime members reported sick in December for a total of twenty-nine complete or partial shifts, representing a total of 246 hours. SICK/STD WSIB Total Total Number of Number of Total Number of Total Number of Month/Year Fulltime Shifts Number Shifts Number Members Members (complete of Hours (complete of Hours and partial) and partial) December 2019 10 29 246 1 22 176 November 2019 13 28 293 1 21 168 December 2018 11 23 218 1 11 44 One member is on long term disability from non work related injuries/illness. One member remains on WSIB. Training: • One member attended the CISO Operating Body Meeting • Intoxilyzer Technicians completed their annual requalification Report to the Board: Traffic Enforcement From: Inspector J. Fluney Date: Monday, January 13, 2020 Platoon #1 – 4 Traffic/Part-time Officers Highway Traffic Act: 54 Highway Traffic Act: 21 (includes CAIA) (includes CAIA) Compliance Reports: 10 Compliance Reports: 06 Recorded Cautions: 39 Recorded Cautions: 45 Liquor Licence Act: 04 Criminal Code/CDSA 09 Criminal Code/ CDSA: 90 Other POA/By-Law: 01 Other POA/By-Law: 80 Foot Patrol (Downtown): 19 Foot Patrol (Downtown): 72 Shifts Worked: R.I.D.E. There were a total of 19 on-duty R.I.D.E. checks in the month of December. Of the on-duty RIDE checks, Sgt. Sullivan’s platoon (# 1) conducted 5; A/Sgt. Holovaci’s platoon (# 2) conducted 7; Sgt. Baker’s platoon (# 3) conducted 2; and A/Sgt. Rawn’s platoon (# 4) conducted 5. There were 9 RIDE programs funded by the Provincial RIDE grant The combined statistics were: On Duty R.I.D.E. • 32 hours • 4033 drivers checked • 10 HTA Charges/Cautions • 5 roadside screening tests • 1 person charged with Failing to Provide a Breath Sample One person was charged with Impaired Driving/Over 80 during regular patrols. Report to the Board: Board Bylaws From: Director of Civilian Services – K. Fluney Date: Friday, January 10, 2020 December 2019 TAXI Total number of Taxi Driver’s Licences Issued/Renewals = 3 Total number of Re-Issue Lost Taxi Driver Licences = 0 Total number of Taxi Driver’s Licences Deferred/Denied = 0 Total number of New/Taxi (transfer) Vehicle Licences Issued = 1 Total number of Agent Transfers = 0 Total number of New Agents Registered = 0 All six taxi companies have registered as Brokers and their vehicles for 2020. All agents have also registered for 2020. ADULT ENTERTAINMENT Total number of Adult Entertainment Licences Issued = 0 Total number of Adult Entertainment Licences Denied = 0 Total number of Adult Entertainment Owner Licences Renewed = 0 ALARMS Invoices to be prepared and completed for Chief’s signature.