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Regina Police Service 2009 Annual Report

1717 Osler Street | Regina, SK | reginapolice.ca Annual Report 2009 Annual Chief’s Message Board of Police Commissioners

The Regina Police Service has many things to be proud of from 2009. Success for The Regina Police Service has been achieved with our partners through community outreach and engagement. The Service participated in several community events in 2009, including the World Junior Hockey championships, the AC/DC concert, the Royal Red and the Queen City Exhibition. The Service was proud to be showcased and be involved with the production of A Few Good Men and Women, a series exploring the recruitment and training process of police officers. The Service also co-hosted the Frontline Protective Services Conference (the first of its kind in Western Canada) and hosted the Association of Public Communications Officers Canadian Conference. Mayor Fiacco Councillor Murray Councillor Fougere Ms. Lavallee Mr. Rasmussen Our Service continued to focus on supporting and engaging the youth in our community. A Kids in Crisis Program was created to identify and assist children 12 years-old and younger who repeatedly go missing from The Board of Police Commissioners is a civilian body that is appointed annually. It includes the Mayor, two City Councillors care. Additionally, an Early Intervention Officer position was created to identify and support youth who are and two citizens, one of whom must be of Aboriginal descent. Through its members’ experience and knowledge of the at risk for involvement in the Criminal Justice system. We are working with our partners to provide support, community, it assesses the interests and concerns of both the public and the Regina Police Service to ensure effective programming and healthy environments to meet the needs of our children and youth. policing and safe neighbourhoods.

The Regina Police Service was honored to receive runner-up recognition from Emcy Canada’s Diversity Awards Governed by The Police Act, 1990, the Board acts as a link for the public, the Police Service, and City Council to maintain in the category of City/Community Involvement. The United Way Campaign is an annual fall fundraising event the balance between public accountability and police independence. It provides overall direction through support and which the Service supports; we recognize the impact the United Way has on our community. The Service was guidance to the and works closely with him to establish priorities in policing that will meet the goals of the awarded with the Spirit Award for Outstanding Campaign Performance. In addition, the Service received strategic plan. the designation of Saskatchewan’s top 20 Employers, which was awarded by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. The Service prides itself on being at the forefront of policing and offering an exceptional place to The Board of Police Commissioners is pleased that the Regina Police Service has taken a lead role in building a safe and work. caring community and thanks its members for contributing to the City of Regina’s Vision of becoming Canada’s most vibrant, inclusive, attractive and sustainable community. Finally, success has come in the form of crime reduction. Since 2008, reported crime has decreased by 4.8% with a total reduction of 26.3% over the past ten years. Our city is safer and communities are stronger than they have ever been. We increased the level of beat and bike patrols by 5% within our parks as part of our commitment to ensure public spaces are safe. District Inspectors and Staff Sergeants met with community associations to gain insight into community concerns. In addition, we have been working diligently to reduce the number of persons with outstanding warrants; we have reduced the number of outstanding warrants by 53% from the previous year.

Over 500 women and men in the Service are working hard everyday to support our mission “The Regina Police Service, in cooperation with the citizens of Regina, is dedicated to building a safe and caring community”.

Thank you, Chief Troy Hagen 3 4 Annual Report 2009 need to evaluate There work. our is always room improvement.for We learn ona continuous basis. Improvement —We must adaptable be to deal the with challenges oftoday and tomorrow. We doagreat job, also but we recognize a environment that supports teamwork and positive, productive relationships. We also stay serve. touch we in the with community Communication —We communicate purpose. with People needto well-informed be to joband doagood to encourage an thereWhile are differences,we unitecan around common goals. All can contributein ahelpful way. Co-operation —We cannot workalone. doour We recognize the value ofteamwork the organization within the and with community. based onempathy, respect, honesty, tolerance, fairness, trust and compassion. is aspecial thing. Human dignity People —We the and organization. within for to wish deal the known howwe community be within people with relationships Our are decisionsour and actions. recognize that there is this aneedtoin process. manage complexity However, there is also aneedfor simplicity, realism and results in SenseCommon activities are —Our based onintelligent plans and decisions. This decision-making is creative and thoughtful. We represent an enduringsocial institution that first.” puts “public service We are responsible and accountable for our efforts. PolicingQuality —We workhard to provide an effective, efficient, progressive, innovative and professionalservice.police We employees. We value: Police These Service. values arein a wayapplied that ensures interests abalancethe between of the community, the organization and integrityOur is based onfirm adherence to values that plans, guide our work and our our relationships as members of the Regina Values words —The appear officer’sFirst” on Service “Public every badge and represent the core which our activities occur. around community. Mission Statement —The Regina within co-operation PoliceService, the citizens of Regina, is dedicated asafeto building and caring Corporate Direction Fleece (Firearms), Sgt. [Retired] Rob Willis Sgt. and [Retired) Ralph Ehrlich. (Toughest Cst. Rowing), Medals in Michael Dennett CompetitorAlive), Cst. Craig(Firearms), Solomon Cst. Garth & Fire Games: D/Cst. Angela Desjarlais (Bronze -Toughest Medal Competitor Alive), Sgt. Sheree Ortman(3Gold 2009. 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The organization recognizes that citizens will define the quality of service they expect. We will continue to scan both internally and externally to 4) crime prevention / community building” – provide the framework for organizational objectives and provision of service to the community. 3) traffic safety 2) quality investigations and response to non-emergency calls, 1) emergency response, Crime Trend Analysis & Response Analysis Crime Trend weekly operational 24 hours; previous the over occur that of events Service aware is Police every Regina in the section ensure meetings Daily early The next steps. determine and success evaluate to reviewed and assigned are plans action and trends crime identify emerging meetings enhanced been has analysis trend Crime accordingly. resources focus and strategies the Service allows to develop trends crime of identification software. of specialized purchase with the Omnibus Survey safety of publicperception gauge to survey The helps year. Survey each OmnibusRegina the City in Police Service of participates Regina The police service measure and public forward, going the to important most are input on which policing and crime gain issues community, in the crime chose number of survey respondents highest In 2009, the police visibility. and with police contact of satisfaction degree delivery through be of very quality their to to high importance rates low crime considered also Respondents issue. important single most policing Regina’s and as crime to rating performance negative a relatively gave 2003, respondents since year each in Regina rates lower crime despite However, of life. who of respondents proportion the was as Omnibus in surveys, previous in than higher 2009 was with policecontact Satisfaction reduction. rate in police visibility. increase an noticed Strategy & Enter Break priority: of areas three by incorporating offences Enter & all of Break types for addressing a framework provides Strategy Enter & The Break over Enters and Break the number in of reductions significant been have There community investigation/enforcement. and partners prevention, by decreased Enters and Break 54.7%, Residential by decreased Enters and Break total businesses: and residences to particularly decade, past the fewer were there Moreover, 8.3%. by decreased structures other to Enters and Break 42.9% and by decreased Enters and Break 67.3%, Business was implemented Strategy, Theft Auto Regina the modeled after strategy, types in 2008. A reduction in 2009 than of all three Enters and Break 2007. 2006 to from Enters and in Break following increase the Service Delivery The Regina Police Service Core Functions – Infrastructure, Business Systems & Processes

Facilities, equipment, business systems and process are the tools with which our work gets done. The Service is committed to evaluating and adapting its business practices to ensure they meet service objectives and the organization’s needs, are consistent with sound budgeting principles, and reflect forward planning.

The following are highlights of Infrastructure, Business Systems & Processess projects from 2009: Annual 2009 Report

• Replaced the Explosives Disposal Unit robot with a new and enhanced robot with technological advancements; • Purged old exhibits; • Participated with the City in a review of tangible capital assets; • Upgraded mechanical controls for Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning and the fire alarm system in the headquarters building; • Upgraded the computer room air-conditioning system; Movember • Implemented a geographical reporting tool to streamline the analytical use of information in the police information management system; Movember (the month formerly known as November) is a moustache growing charity event held during • Upgraded the Forensic Identification laboratory to meet Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) November each year that raises funds and awareness for prostate cancer. Member of the RPS formed team regulations. MOPO Regina Blue and raised over $15,500.00 for prostate cancer research.

8 Annual Report 2009 11 Cops for Cancer for Cops a comedian giving, of One a dinner, night entertainment; and fun raised and auction. Over 350 people live and attended a silent and Society. Cancer Canadian the $35,000 for Citizens’ Police Academy Police Citizens’ people 1,800 in a once over taught has 1986, CPA Since CPA. 2009 84 - 86 of the made up Classes Seventy-one citizens work on the give presentations police personnel Various year. each fall and spring in held the course per week, eleven-week units. their by performed Safety, Traffic Tactics, and Weapons Special Major Unit, Drug Crimes, Integrated Polygraph, Canine, include Topics more. much and Firearms Communications, Half Marathon RPS sold race the year, its sixth In year. the of events running the first as one of itself established has Marathon Half Police Regina The YMCA. the and Cross between split Red the were event the from Proceeds months. a half one and in unprecedented out an in General Community Policing to a numberthese policing of provided RPS in 2009. The events special many hosted fun, and festivals a city of culture, Regina, Junior World AC/DC Concert, Festival, Folk Regina The PowWow, University Nations First including community events, high profile City Queen the and Exhibition. Red Agribition, Royal the Championships, Hockey life in the community. It accomplishes these things by combining the efforts and resources of police, local government and community members. recognize effective policing has a positive impact on reducing neighbourhood crime, helping to reduce fear of crime and enhancing the quality of Open House thank of saying a way as Week, with Crime Prevention concurrently Service which runs Open held House, has Police Regina 1996, the Since Ritchie Core the at hosted was and ServicePolice locations changed House Open Regina the year, support. This its public for Regina the to you an and venue indoor attendees for House Open parking better provided location The new Arena. Memorial Al and Ritchie Community Centre residents, Regina Police Servicewith together Regina the of civilian and members sworn staff Open brings House weather. of inclement in case Teams, Services Emergency the showcases Service. day The Police the by of work done facets many the about more allowing learn people to Service human service other and Police between Regina the partnerships many the of police in celebrates and public safety role the acknowledges groups. volunteer and agencies Annual Art Show Knoll, Winston from students of works creative the showcasing and by hosting art celebrating of Police Servicetradition its continued Regina The the in program The Thru Arts” “Learning Public Board’s School Regina the and University, Nations First O’Neill High School, Collegiate, Scott year. each students the from of art one piece The purchases Service Annual Show. Art fifteenth Good Men & Women A Few Commission Police Saskatchewan with the In partnership in a police documentry. participate to Service approached was Police Regina In 2007, the and ZimaProductions Films Inc. Junction Agitprop filmcompanies, with made the was agreement an Commissioners, of Regina the and public a with general the and provided opportunityyoungSaskatchewan, career for people in an as important policing highlighted series Inc.. The on SCN in 2009. aired Women GoodFew & Men A trained. and recruited are of how police understanding better much Partnerships & Community Engagement & Community Partnerships The Regina Police Service seeks the input and talents of all members of the community in the effort to safeguard our neighbourhoods. We 12 Annual Report 2009 charities. Regina Police Association, recognition Inc.-in ofyour leadership through community enhancingour your commitment in to various AwardSpecial Service Constable Schellhorn Colin &Constable Brad Young, Mr. Robin Hove, Mr. Daniel Dykstra, Mr. Thomas Swain Commendation Chief’s Constable Casey Ward, Constable Sheldon Steinke, Constable Trent Lanigan, Constable Derrick Fox, Mr. Stoesser, John Ms. Erin Schroh Veitch, Sergeant Denise Reavley, Constable Trenton Struble, Sergeant Corey Zaharuk, Constable Richard Fraser, Constable Jason Carter, Break &Enters —Constable KelleyConstable Berting, Mark Oliver, Constable Andree Sieber, Constable LindaGeni, Constable Clinton Bell, Ms. Brenda Brandt, Ms. Shaunah Millar, Hindle, Ms. Dionne Ms. Jackson, Alysia Ms. Kailey Mills Boehm, Mr. Ms. Kevin LaCoste, Diane Whynot, Ms. Forsythe, Heidi Ms. Jeanine Strachan, Peters, Ms. Anna Ms. Fran Switzer, Ms. Sheri potential, its ConferenceAPCO — reach to Teamwork Award Service the For delivered. Michelle Solomon is service our Sergeant Rod Ash, Constable Rob Collins, Constable Kyla Young, Constable Lindskog, Constable Cory Belcourt, Constable Colin which by Meritorious Performance Award means the are they as people, its in lies strength Service’s The personnel need to be well informed, constructively supervised and motivated. Executive Management is committed to clearly clearly to committed is Management Executive motivated. and supervised constructively informed, well be to need personnel communicating expectations, constructive supervision and creating a positive environment that enables personnel development development personnel enables that environment positive a creating and supervision constructive expectations, communicating through formal education, self-education and volunteering within the community. the within volunteering and self-education education, formal through Human Resource Development StaffSergeant Makar,Ron Ms.Matt, Holly MargMs. Zwaal, Ms. Krista Mansbridge, Ms. Chalupiak, Rhonda Ms. Tess Corporal Timothy Wallace Johnson, Sergeant Patrick Lyon, Sergeant ThomasMansfield, Constable Gerald Sonier, Corporal Michael Steele, Sergeant Kenneth Tonn, 25 Years —Sergeant ofService Dean Saskatchewan Protective Medal Services 20 Years —Sergeant ofService Scott Layman Koroluk, Constable David Scantlebury 30 Years — ofService Medalsof CanadaExemplary Service StaffSergeant Douglas Coburn,Sergeant Roger Ferraton,Chief Troy Hagen,Sergeant Merle Ingenthron, Sergeant Bob resulted hire, civilian one in 3officerhires more and tocome. a success applications with23civilian and 8officerapplications received. These applications Four officers membersspoke twocivilian and toaudience The night an of6t5. deemed was The RPShosted an all femaleinformational May nightin to attractmore women tothe Service. It was new, it was different... Blue &Beyond Fedor, Sergeant Timothy Geni, Sergeant Robert Hinchcliffe, Inspector WallaceSergeant Hurlbert, Brent ...and it worked Annual Report 2009 15 Imagine...No Bullies campaign. Imagine...No bullies Cross Red the to RPS the by commitment year a three of last the 2009 marked entertainment and musical hunt scavenger Bloodhound a Games featured event RPS final 19, the On February cause. great to a $2500.00 over contribute to was pleased RPS the (an all-officerband). total, In Retallacka by Civilian — Amy Balfour, Georg Borgmann, Steve Derkson, Terrie Good, Trenton McMartin, Ryan Newell, Quinn Hanoski, Theresia Cooper, Cooper, Theresia Quinn Hanoski, McMartin, Newell, Ryan Trenton Good, Terrie Derkson, Steve Borgmann, Georg Civilian — Amy Balfour, Kim Brakefield Kwak, Symons Lesley Phillips, Karlene Marcia, Lewis, Andrea Wade Hungle, Sarah Alan Griffiths, Ford, Duley Behm-Wallace, — David Sworn Johnstone Priscilla Zachary John Duff, White, Connie Petrisor Bilodeau, Karolina McQuaid, Lauri Mohr, Louise Lazarenko, Sharon Sheryl Love, Luesink, Stephen Bell, Civilian — Teresa Shelly Walter, Bradley Roteliuk, Sonya Stevely, Trent Pilon, Gordon Thompson, Blair Davis, Lance Lewis, Garth Dean, — Robert Sworn Nicholls, Jonathan Larsen, Hans Hayden, William Reavley, Denise Wagner, Jeffrey DonnaHassman, Lerat, Kevin Trithart, Kelly Sulymka, Gall, Todd Cory Culling, D’Andrea, Robert Dwight Kosolofski, Reynolds, Paul George, Shawn Quere, Jeremy Hall, Colleen Selinger, Paul Eckert, Blair Rupcich, Maria Gorman, Kelly Darcy McDonald, Kuffner, Cameron Pelletier, Shelley Shane Hoedel, Thompson, Scott Barr, Ian Stadel Christine Dunnigan, Seiferling, Tracey Timothy Nadia Sookeroff, Riou, Paulette Joanne McCune, Malbeuf, Winnie Kosloski, King, Craig Penny Davis, Civilian — Ronald Stephen Sharon Harrison, Boyd Kleckner, Edward MacDougall, Angela Darryl Brooks, Webb, Stephen Westaff, Robert Penn, — Garth Sworn Matheis, Douglas RodneyBuckingham, Coburn, Sterling, Douglas Stephen Rector, Craig Wade, David Wyatt, David Laliberte, Randy Merle Ingenthron Henry Hosaluk, Sabben, van Robert Human Resource Development Continued Development Resource Human 2009 Engagements 2009 Promotions 2009 Retirements 16 Annual Report 2009 Reported Code Criminal Violations Dispatched Calls for Service Regina Police Gross Service Operation Budget Police Personnel Service to Population Ratio Sworn Police to Population Ratio Commissionaires Authorized Strength Authorized Strength Civilian Police Authorized Authorized Strength Strength ofRegina’s**One four Homicides 2009 hadbeen in classified as a Suspicious Deathuntilinvestigation lead to aHomicide chargeMarchin 2010 * Population estimate ofRegina based Health onCity Numbers Total Other Citations Violations Issued Traffic Prostitution Offences Other Robbery Criminal Kidnapping/Forcible Other Code Sexual Confinement and Other)Assaults (LevelsIII I, II, Sexual AttemptAssault Homicide** Crimes Crimes Against the Person –Criminal Code Homicide/Conspiracy CrimeRate Code Criminal City of Statistics2009 Crime Regina Population* Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) Dangerous, Code Criminal Impaired and Other (excluding CodeTraffic) Criminal (excluding CodeTraffic) Criminal

$55,717,300

192,912 25,590 10,825 20,883 61,721 3,213 1:369 1:506 1,403 2,191

478 101 397 148 142 381 26 24 21 5 4 4 Mischief/Willful Theft Motor Damage Other Business Vehicle Residential Break Theft Arson & Enter

CrimesProperty –Criminal Code

12,706 3,503 5,220 1,183 1,708 461 420 829 92