Hanover Police Service
2019 Annual Report
Table of Contents
Mission Statement and Core Values ...... 1 Message from Chris Knoll, Chief of Police ...... 2 Hanover Police Services Board Business Plan ...... 3 2019 Highlights ...... 5 Our Community ...... 6 Our Service ...... 7 Officers ...... 8 Organizational Structure ...... 9 Officer Qualifications ...... 9 Financial Information ...... 11 Traffic Management ...... 13 Downtown and Community Trail Patrol ...... 14 Calls for Service ...... 16 Use of Force ...... 17 Complaint Investigations ...... 18 Complaints from the Public to the OIPRD ...... 18 Incidents Involving Police and Civilians Investigated by the SIU ...... 18 Community Highlights ...... 19 Statistics ...... 21 Comparison with Other Communities ...... 21 Incidents by Type ...... 22 Five Year Criminal Trend ...... 24 Prisoner Statistics...... 26 Provincial Offences ...... 26 Motor Vehicle Collisions ...... 27 R.I.D.E. Statistics ...... 27 Collection of Identifying Information in Certain Circumstances ...... 27 Reporting Under the Missing Persons Act ...... 28 Disclaimer ...... 29 Contact Information ...... 29
Mission Statement and Core Values
Mission Statement To provide efficient and effective community based policing.
Core Values Professional Excellence and Accountability We believe that we are accountable to our community, our stakeholders and each other for our professional practices that are demonstrated in our work by our appearance, conduct and attitude.
Strong Work Ethic We believe in a consistent and strong effort by our members at every level within our organization. Our time will be productive and utilized to perform activities that promote safety and security in our community.
Teamwork We work together within the Police Service and with the members of our Community to achieve goals, making use of diverse skills, abilities, roles and views.
Positive Attitude We strive to bring positive and constructive influences to our dealings with each other and with our community.
Caring and Courteous We believe in acting in a sensitive and compassionate way that fosters respectful relationships with each other, our stakeholders and with the people we serve.
Integrity We are honourable, trustworthy, and inclusive, and strive to do what is right in a respectful and transparent way.
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Message from Chris Knoll, Chief of Police
It is my pleasure to present the 2019 Annual Report of the Hanover Police Service (HPS). I have prepared this report to do more than just meet the legal requirements in the Police Services Act of Ontario. I hope that it will provide a window into the issues and activities of the HPS so that the people we serve can clearly see what we do and what comes of our work.
Overall, 2019 was an outstanding year for our Service. We hired three excellent additions to our staff, handled a 17% increase in incidents, and an equal decrease in crimes of violence. Drugs are a significant problem today, and Hanover saw a small increase in drug offences over 2018, although there was a 24% decrease in other criminal offences. Financially, we did exceptionally well, with a budget that was lower than 2018, a surplus at the end of 2019 and a minimal increase in expenses over the previous year.
I wish to thank Don Smith, Chair of the Hanover Police Services Board, and Board Members Mike Dunlop, Selwyn Hicks, Rick Hopkins and Sue Paterson for their unwavering support of the Hanover Police Service. I would also like to acknowledge the assistance of Catherine McKay, Secretary of the Board, for her work in preparing this report.
I look forward to continuing to work towards making Hanover a safe place to live, to visit and to do business in.
Chris Knoll Chief of Police
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Hanover Police Services Board Business Plan
The Hanover Police Services Board is responsible for the provision of adequate and effective police services in the Town of Hanover and is the employer of the Chief of Police and all Police Service members. According to Board policy, the Chief’s Annual Report is to include information on performance objectives and indicators as set out in the Business Plan and results achieved.
The Board’s Business Plan for 2017 – 2019 set out commitments and measures for policing which are shown below, along with examples of what the Service has done to achieve the objective:
Increase the profile of the Hanover Police Service Participated in many community events in support of students and youth, seniors, community groups, charities, public services and local businesses Delivered several presentations to seniors’ groups on fraud Partnered with financial institutions and convenience stores on robbery prevention and subsequent police investigations Presented at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon about crime prevention and social issues impacting policing needs Increase drug enforcement Continued to focus on drug offences with an increase in the clearance rate from 75% to 77.3% Executed search warrants seizing illicit substances so that they are not on the street Joined the Grey Bruce Public Health Unit in presenting an OPIOD public forum Develop the Hanover Police Service social media presence Continued to use Twitter to highlight policing issues through regular Tweets, including “Wanted Wednesday” featuring wanted suspects leading to numerous arrests and an 80 % reduction in outstanding warrant files. 3
The Chief’s Twitter account increased from 1,600 followers in 2018 to 2,099 by the end of 2019 Build and strengthen community relationships with other police services, community safety partners, stakeholders and community members Worked with the Town of Hanover to set up the Downtown and Community Trail Project Joined the Grey Bruce Public Health Unit in presenting an OPIOD public forum Participated in a Lock Down Drill at Hanover Heights Public School Made presentations on domestic violence and police roles to Victim Services’ trainees Participated in the first annual Witches and Warlocks Ride and Walk for the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Completed presentations at local schools Traffic enforcement Implemented the Traffic Management Plan approved by Hanover Town Council Conducted 253 R.I.D.E. programs compared to 28 in 2018 as a result of having a full staffing complement Laid 441 charges under the Highway Traffic Act compared to 171 in 2018
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2019 Highlights
As part of the preparations for the Hanover Police Services Board’s 2020-2022 Business Plan, consultations were conducted in 2019 which showed that the public has a high level of confidence in HPS, considers it professional and prefers municipal policing over policing by any another service. There were some significant criminal investigations Seized Methamphetamine including several suspected fentanyl deaths and an arrest for drug offences where a search warrant resulted in the seizure of methamphetamine amounting to 60,000 "hits" worth $60,000. HPS investigated an armed robbery, a historical missing person case dating from 1991, a case involving a loaded sawed off shot gun, a series of break and enters, threats at a school and a Modified Flare Gun case leading to the seizure of a flare gun which had been modified to shoot .22 calibre rounds. Station upgrades were completed including a new heating unit for the garage, carpet, paint and new cameras to better record interviews and monitor prisoners. Financially, New Paint Job at the Station 2019 was an excellent year, with a budget that was 0.01% less than 2018, a surplus at the end of the year, and expenses that were only 0.4% more than 2018. A new five-year collective agreement was signed with the Hanover Police Association for 2018-2022 as a result of the cooperation and excellent working relationship between the Board and the Association and a joint commitment to efficient and effective community based policing.
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Our Community
Hanover’s 2025 Vision Statement
Hanover is a progressive, business friendly and dynamic community where residents of all ages enjoy safe, healthy lifestyles, meaningful employment, excellent services and personal fulfillment. We support growth while respecting and celebrating our heritage; enhancing our downtown; protecting our natural resources; and welcoming all to a friendly, caring, inclusive and supportive community. Our community is committed to good government, effective and efficient management and maintenance of municipal services, productive partnerships and collaborating with our local businesses and municipal neighbours to build local economies and community services for our mutual benefit. Source: Hanover 2015 Strategic Plan, Town of Hanover
Hanover Today
Hanover is home to outstanding health care services, award winning cultural events, recreation, as well as various elementary and secondary school options. The Town is in close proximity to some of the most beautiful nature and tourism areas in the Province. Located within Grey County in the Southwest region of Ontario, Hanover has a population of 7,688, an area of 9.8 square kilometres and is a regional hub providing commercial and recreational services to over 45,000 people throughout the area.
As a regional hub, Hanover attracts people from a wide area to its shopping, business, recreational and cultural attractions. This influx of people and traffic puts a demand on policing resources which is not experienced by other neighbouring communities.
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Our Service Const. Potter, 2019 Recruit The Hanover Police Service consists of a Chief, a Deputy Chief, twelve full-time uniformed members, three part-time Constables, one Auxiliary Constable and two Special Constables.
In 2019, our complement of dedicated and competent members was enhanced through the addition of Constable Trevor Rogers, Garrett Potter who joined the Service as a Cadet, and Jason Rahn A Future Recruit who joined the Service as a Special Constable. HPS always wants to hear from prospective candidates interested in joining our progressive service.
Uniformed members are assigned to general patrol duties in four platoons. Their duties include a
full range of criminal investigations, drug investigations, enforcement of provincial statutes and municipal by-laws, general deterrence of criminal activity, providing assistance to victims of crime, community presentations and school education lectures. Our police officers work shifts, providing 24/7, 365 days per year uniform coverage dedicated to the Town of Hanover. Officers have the ability to do virtually all aspects of their duties from the front seat of their police cruiser utilizing mobile data terminals. This means that our Hanover officers are out policing the streets of Hanover to enhance visibility, act as a deterrence to crime, provide traffic management and enforcement while also responding in a timely way when called upon to assist the public.
The decision in 2017 to hire two Special Constables continues to provide flexibility in staff deployment. Special Constables provide administrative and operational support to the Service such as processing provincial offence notices and motor vehicle accident reports, preparing documents and material Const. Rogers, 2019 Experienced Hire for court cases, managing requests for criminal records checks, managing the Service’s records, handling Freedom of Information requests and responding to in-person inquiries at the Station’s front
7 desk. They also perform certain policing duties that civilians cannot by law do like assisting with prisoner care and control, police reporting for minor calls for service at the Station, property management, fingerprinting of suspects and civilians, and swearing of court documents before a Justice of the Peace. Having these duties performed by Special Constables frees up frontline uniformed patrol members to focus on priority policing areas.
The Hanover Police Service is proud to work with other police services to ensure efficient and effective service. Our Use of Force training is provided by West Grey Police Service, the Owen Sound Police Service provides dispatch services and processes our Police Records and FOI requests, and Saugeen Shores looks after Court Case Management. In 2019, we participated in Water Rescue Training with the Hanover Fire Department. These co-operative arrangements mean that our Service does not need to train a Use of Force instructor, or hire an FOI analyst, areas which are highly specialized. The agreement with Saugeen Shores for Court Case Management creates efficiencies by sharing
resources to complete this work without Water Rescue Training with Hanover Fire dedicating a Hanover officer to that duty.
Officers
The following members were active with our Service in 2019.
Uniformed Members
Christopher Knoll, Chief of Police Kim Hertzberger, Constable George Hebblethwaite, Deputy Chief Derek King, Constable Robert DeGroot, Sergeant Crystal Lavigne, Constable Michael Boyko, Constable Mark Liddle, Constable (Part-time) Kelly Breen, Constable Greg Noren, Constable Ryan Cabral, Constable Garrett Potter, Constable Stephen Canton, Constable (Part-time) David Ringrose, Constable (Part-time) Michael Donnelly, Constable Keith Robb, Constable Michelle Duffy, Constable Trevor Rogers, Constable
Civilian Members Auxiliary Members
Sarah Monkman, Special Constable Tiffany Tersteege, Auxiliary Constable Jason Rahn, Special Constable Wendy Donaldson, Civilian
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Organizational Structure
Chief of Police
Special Constable, Administration
Deputy Chief
Special Constable, Sergeant Operations
Platoons A & B Platoons C & D Constables Constables Part-time Constables Part-time Constables Auxiliary Constable Auxiliary Constable
Officer Qualifications
Police work requires specialized skills that must be kept up to date and so HPS regularly sends both its uniformed and civilian members on training courses. In 2019, one additional officer was qualified in Const. Rogers & Radar Device Forensic Scenes of Crime Identification for a total of four with this special skill set. Three officers are qualified as Technical Traffic Collision Investigators, an additional officer attended Intoxilyzer training and HPS now has five officers holding qualifications as Intoxilyzer Technicians. All uniformed members are now trained in Standard Field Sobriety Testing which helps combat drinking and drug impaired driving.
Many of our members also have specialized training in major case management, sexual assault investigation, domestic violence investigation, child and elder abuse
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preparation, interviewing, scenes of crime officer training, peer support, road to mental readiness, suspect apprehension pursuit training, CPIC, FOI, criminal investigations techniques, fraud investigation, drug investigation and other training courses.
Additional training in 2019 included courses and conferences on topics such as writing search warrants; becoming a RADAR – LIDAR instructor; advanced and basic training in the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) system; how to handle Freedom of Information requests; a Police Cyclist Course; and a bus monitor train-the-trainer course so that HPS can train any interested schools.
Deputy Chief Hebblethwaite completed the Prosecutor’s Course at the Toronto Police College to allow him to be designated as a Prosecutor for Police Services Act hearings, and he also completed the Police Services Act – Investigators Course which will allow him to investigate and supervise Police Services Act code of conduct complaints.
In 2019, HPS was proud to have been able to partner with various services in the provision of training:
One member was trained as a Scenes of Crime Officer by the Mount Forest Identification Unit. Mandatory use of force training was conducted with the West Grey Police Service Shore based water rescue training took place with the Hanover Fire Department to train all uniformed members and the Service purchased water rescue kits for each patrol vehicle that include a life jacket, throw ropes and tether straps. On September 30th HPS sent a uniformed member to the
Owen Sound Police Service for SOCO (Scenes of Crime Officer) training. The York Regional Police Service offered an Advanced CPIC Training Course to HPS at no cost other than travel expenses.
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Financial Information
The Hanover Police Services Board realized a significant surplus in the 2019 budget and the reserve accounts which had been set up to handle possible future liabilities are healthy. The 2019 financials were very strong and will help contain and stabilize the situation for the future, with the money remaining in Hanover for Hanover.
The table below compares budgeted expenses to actual expenses for the period from 2012 to 2018. This information is also shown in chart form.
Year Budgeted Expenses Actual Expenses Difference
2012 $2,921,600.00 $3,139,108.26 -$217,508.26
2013 $2,869,650.00 $2,885,907.90 -$16,257.90
2014 $2,727,700.00 $2,979,479.09 -$251,779.09
2015 $2,609,625.00 $2,861,555.36 -$251,930.36
2016 $2,817,850.00 $2,900,802.25 -$82,952.25
2017 $2,864,834.67 $2,714,571.51 $150,263.16
2018 $2,913,465.63 $2,453,465.63 $453,459.37
2019 $2,801,800.00 $2,463,717.76 $338,082.24
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The Hanover Police Service has made significant efforts to meet our budget targets. In 2012, the Owen Sound Police Service assumed the communications and dispatch functions, resulting in nine individuals no longer being employed by the Hanover Police Service. They were provided with termination pay in the form of salary continuance and the Town of Hanover provided a loan to pay the salary continuance. It was anticipated that the loan would be repaid by the end of 2018, but in fact, 2017 turned out to be a very positive year with actual expenses being below budget. Thus, the loan was paid in full a year early and funds were set aside in reserves to meet future expenses.
In 2019, the Service continued to closely manage expenses by careful timing as to the filling of positions, controlling overtime expenses, and managing WSIB expenses. The Service was also able to rely on the dedication of our members who demonstrate great flexibility when it comes to scheduling shifts.
As Chief of Police, it has always been my responsibility and practice to manage the Hanover Police Service’s budget in an accountable, responsible and efficient manner. I take pride in maintaining this high standard as shown in my previous budgets. I truly believe this budgeting practice ensures that we are fiscally responsible to the community that we so proudly serve.
The following chart shows a breakdown of the 2019 expenses into categories.
Salaries & Wages
Employee Benefits
Overtime
Professional Services
Dispatch/Communications
Maintenance, Insurance & Utilities Vehicles & Supplies
Misc.
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Traffic Management
In 2019, the Town of Hanover purchased and installed speed monitoring signs in response to a Traffic Management Plan that was presented to Town Council. Additional brackets were purchased and have been installed Electronic Speed Monitoring Sign throughout the Town, allowing the speed monitoring signs to be moved so as to monitor different locations. The signs have had a positive impact, reducing the speed of motorists.
In addition to monitoring speed, the signs also gather various types of data on traffic movements that are stored electronically and which can be retrieved by HPS staff. As an example, in a two-week period in December of 2019, the devices recorded just over 100,000 vehicles passing by the signs, 60,000 from the west and 40,000 from the east.
HPS has applied for a civil remedies grant which, if approved, will be used to purchase an automatic licence plate reader (ALPR) along with the purchase of a new marked police cruiser. The total for the grant application was $94,500 that covers the cost of the fully marked cruiser and the ALPR system complete with set up fees. This system will automatically check licence plates and will help intercept wanted persons, stolen vehicles, suspended drivers and other plate infractions. This initiative will assist in continuing to manage traffic in Hanover which has been a source of concern for many residents.
Top Intersections for Motor Vehicle Collisions in 2019 1. 10th Street & 24th Avenue - 9 Collisions
2. 10th Street & 13th Avenue - 6 Collisions
3. 10th Street & 17th Avenue - 5 Collisions
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Downtown and Community Trail Patrol
HPS and the Town of Hanover’s Recreation Department created a partnership in 2019 to develop a community trail safety report that was approved by Town Council.
Following that approval, we committed to dedicating foot and bike patrols from May 15 to September 15 for a minimum of 12 hours per month by using Special Constables, Part-time Constables and Full-time Constables. Const. Rogers, Chief Knoll & Const. King The Service acquired new police bikes, the associated equipment and provided training. The expense of setting up this new service was reduced through donations totaling $6,500 from the Hanover Lions Club, the Hanover New Car Dealers Association and Heinz Autobody. In addition, Canadian Tire Corporation donated bike helmets, gloves and other accessories.
The future of the trail patrol will be assured for the next three years since our Downtown and Trail Safety Grant application was approved. This grant gives us $22,500 each year to offset costs associated with these initiatives.
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All HPS members, including those on Kids “Busted” for Wearing Helmets Bike Patrol, participated in a positive ticketing program in partnership with McDonald’s. Police officers distributed “positive tickets” to youth who came to the attention of HPS members for doing good deeds in the community and obeying the laws. The program proved to be very successful and served as a great youth engagement and community safety strategy that was very well received by the community.
The Downtown and Community Trail Patrol has received very favourable comments from the public to date and made a big difference in ensuring that people feel safe on the trails and in our downtown area.
Chief Knoll on the right and Special Const. Jason Rahn on the left with the Hanover New Car Dealers (Hanover Chrysler, Hallman Motors and Hanover Honda) which donated to the bike patrol
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Calls for Service Calls for Service is a standard measure used across the policing community as an indication of workload or demand for police services. In 2019, the Hanover Police Service received 5,098 calls for service. Details about the nature of these calls can be found in the Incidents by Type chart included in the Statistics section of this report.
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NOTE: Due to a change in the way Calls for Service were reported, the above 2013 and 2014 numbers included background checks as Calls for Service. In other years, this was not the case.
Professional Police Contacts
The members of the Hanover Police Service take pride in developing and maintaining relationships with our citizens, business owners, visitors and others who enjoy our community. We have thousands of professional police contacts every year with people of all ages in many situations that include calls for service, station walk-ins, on foot and bike patrols, at community events, during R.I.D.E programs, traffic stops and more.
Our members are advocates and act as resources for people who need assistance and referrals to specialized resources during times of need. This ultimately keeps our community safer while maintaining the well-being of everyone.
HPS enjoys strong support and trust from our community. We promise to never take that trust and support for granted and we strive to continually work in partnership with our community members as one team while ensuring our Town remains safe and secure for everyone to enjoy while they live, work and play.
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Use of Force Hanover Police officers are provided with a “use of force” kit as part of the equipment provided to them to do their jobs. This kit consists of a firearm, a conducted energy weapon (CEW or taser), pepper spray, and a baton. In addition, officers are trained in officer safety, communication, handcuffing and physical control techniques. Officers renew their use of force training every year.
In 2019, the following use of force incidents occurred:
A suspect was taken into custody for two instances each of trespassing by night and resisting arrest. During the arrest, an officer’s knee was injured and required medical treatment. While in the cells, the suspect continued to act aggressively, threatened the officers and covered the cell window and the cell camera with his clothing. When officers entered to remove the clothing, the suspect became aggressive and wanted to again fight the officers. Officers gained control of the suspect by using the CEW, and handcuffed him to prevent further issues. The CEW was not deployed. Officers were called to deal with an intoxicated male causing a disturbance who approached the officers, yelling and assuming a fighting position. The suspect was grounded and taken into custody while one officer provided cover with their CEW drawn on the suspect. None of the officers or the suspect was injured during the altercation. A wanted suspect was located by uniform patrol in the downtown area and when officers tried to take him into custody, he fled and a foot pursuit ensued. The suspect was chased through backyards before turning on the officers in a fighting position. Officers deployed a CEW and the suspect was taken into custody after a brief struggle. The suspect faced additional charges of resisting arrest.
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Complaint Investigations
Complaints from the Public to the OIPRD
The Office of the Independent Police Review Director (OIPRD) is an independent civilian oversight agency that receives, manages and oversees all complaints from members of the public about police in Ontario.
In 2019, there were three complaints made to the OIPRD against the HPS:
A complaint dealing with the conduct of two officers was given back to the Service by the OIPRD and was assigned to an HPS supervisor for investigation. An extension was granted by the OIPRD as the complainant had been difficult to locate by our investigator. The complainant was reluctant to attend to provide a statement and ultimately provided a verbal audio statement requesting to withdraw the complaint. The report is being finalized by the HPS supervisor and will be submitted to the OIPRD requesting that the matter be closed. A complaint against several officers and a former officer was given to another police service for investigation by the OIPRD and the investigation is ongoing. A complaint was filed by a person who was stopped after driving through a R.I.D.E. program. He stated that he did not stop because he believed it was an illegal act by the police. He was charged under the Highway Traffic Act with failing to stop for a police officer when directed to do so. The driver requested a trial and was found guilty of the offence. The OIPRD reviewed the information in the complaint and decided not to investigate on the basis that the complaint was frivolous and vexatious.
Incidents Involving Police and Civilians Investigated by the SIU
The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is a civilian law enforcement agency, independent of the police, that conducts criminal investigations into circumstances involving police and civilians that have resulted in serious injury, death or allegations of sexual assault in the Province of Ontario. In the course of its investigations, the Unit gathers and assesses evidence, and the Director of the SIU decides whether or not the evidence leads to the reasonable belief that a criminal offence has been committed. There were no SIU investigations involving the Hanover Police Service in 2019.
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Community Highlights
The Hanover Police Service is dedicated to the community and in 2019, members showed their commitment by participating in a wide variety of events.
Students & Youth
Presentations to Holy Family students about healthy choices Participating in a Lock Down Drill at Hanover Heights Public School Volunteering at the JDSS Reunion Dance Youth bike parade for our annual Fall Constable Ringrose at Holy Family School Fair
Seniors
Attending a meeting of the Senior’s Friendship Club to promote the survey for the 2020- 2022 Business Plan Chief Knoll at The Village Family Council Presentations at Revera Long Term Care facility on fraud Presentation at the Family Council at The Village on community issues Meeting with the Age Friendly Advisory Committee to discuss issues that impact Seniors including various types of fraud
Community Groups
Scouts Tour of the Hanover Police Service Presentation to Georgian Bay Ministry, Lutheran Women’s Spring Meeting on fraud and scams Presentations on domestic violence and police roles to Victim Services’ trainees Volunteering at the Regional Special Olympics swim meet at the Regional Aquatic Centre
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Super Safety Days at the Children’s Safety Village HPS at the Children’s Safety Village with 120 students participating in the two day program Child Identification Program at Grant’s Independent which gave parents important information in case their child goes missing
Charities
Walk for the Hospice and the Hospital Foundation Gala which raised $104,000 Camp Day at Tim Horton’s and McDonald’s McHappy Day Cops and Kids Fishing Derby & Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
The Chief & Const. Potter at Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Public Services
Participated in an emergency planning exercise organized by Fire Chief Dentinger Joined the Grey Bruce Public Health Unit in presenting an OPIOD public forum The first annual Witches and Warlocks Ride and Walk for the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority The 4th annual Chief’s Levee was held at the Queen’s Bush recognizing the Grey County Paramedics from the Hanover Station, the Hanover Fire Department and the Hanover Police Service along with their significant others for their
contributions to community safety and well-being Coffee with a Cop hosted by the Library Walk-thru and HPS participation on Family Day
Business
Crime Prevention “Team Huddles” with financial institutions and convenience stores on robbery prevention and subsequent police investigations Presentation at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon about crime prevention and social issues that impact our policing needs
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Statistics
Comparison with Other Communities
The following table shows Uniform Crime Reporting Violations reported as of March 11, 2020, for municipalities in Ontario that are similar in size or in close proximity to Hanover for the period January 1 to December 31, 2019. This information is collected by Statistics Canada.
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As can be seen, the number of criminal code violations in Hanover is considerably more than the other locations when community population is taken into account.
The following table contains data about the municipalities and police services noted above, to show how many members of the population are served by one full time officers. Hanover’s ratio shows that the service operates on a level of efficiency on par with the comparators.
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Total Population Part Full Time Part Time Full Time Officers & Police Service Population* Per Full Time Time Special Special Officers** Special Officer Officers Constables Constables Constables
Aylmer 7,492 13 576 2 2 0 17 Dryden 7,749 21 369 0 0 3 24 Gananoque 5,159 14 369 1 6 0 21 Hanover 7,688 14 549 3 2 0 19 Orangeville 28,900 44 657 1 3 7 55 Owen Sound 21,341 40 534 5 12 2 59 Port Hope 16,753 24 698 1 0 0 25 Strathroy-Caradoc 20,867 29 720 0 0 0 29 Saugeen Shores 13,715 22 623 0 1 4 27 Shelburne 8,126 15 542 0 0 0 15 Smiths Falls 8,780 25 351 0 3 0 28 West Grey 12,518 18 695 2 0 0 20
*Statistics Canada 2016 Census Data **Includes Chief, Deputy, Inspector & Sergeant Incidents by Type The chart below breaks down the 5,098 calls for service received by the Hanover Police Service in 2019 into standard categories used by Canadian police services.
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 911 Call/911 Hang-up 140 107 97 57 84 75 61 126 Abduction 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 Airplane Crash 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Alarm 121 140 99 120 134 127 123 146 Ambulance Assistance 23 24 28 32 31 45 58 40 Animal Complaint 49 90 94 85 71 81 101 81 Arson 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 1 Assaults 72 75 54 63 66 65 95 71 Attempt Murder 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Attempt or Suicide Threat 16 17 20 20 31 31 33 27 Audits & Information Security 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 Bail Violations 15 27 10 18 23 49 47 49 Bar Check 107 119 156 154 125 77 18 38 B-E Bus/Res/Other 19 44 69 48 73 55 76 86 Bomb Threat 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Breach of Probation 20 18 30 46 29 40 27 32 Child Pornography 0 Community Services 1399 1392 672 493 334 241 104 201 Compliance Check 17 Conditional Sentence Order 0 Counterfeit Money 5 3 0 1 0 5 23 4 Court Order 10 29 28 23 23 24 14 14 Dangerous Conditions 25 25 45 41 22 29 37 20 Disturb the Peace 52 18 23 27 22 44 45 35 Domestic Dispute 44 57 59 73 95 80 80 54
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2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Drugs Offences 52 53 64 70 60 48 40 39 Duplicate Occurrence 36 63 71 66 69 72 102 77 Escape Custody 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 2 Escort 97 82 88 74 91 102 88 99 FAC/POL/PAL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 FAC/POL/PAL Revoke-Refuse 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Family Dispute 22 39 53 59 66 79 48 63 Fire 8 9 7 9 5 7 10 7 Focused Patrol 4 Fraud 48 54 55 58 104 92 90 98 Gaming and Betting 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Gang 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 Harassment 20 33 46 31 37 40 18 38 Homicide 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Hostage Taking 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Human Trafficking 2 Impaired/Over 80 34 52 51 68 54 49 46 30 Indecent Acts 1 2 2 3 6 4 7 3 Insecure Premises 27 21 19 14 16 15 7 11 Kidnapping 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 Landlord Tenant Problem 22 29 50 44 48 34 39 47 Liquor Licence Act 63 40 41 40 41 33 38 56 Marine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mental Health Act 44 73 76 88 153 33 143 135 Mischief 79 71 83 58 91 77 69 93 Missing Person 26 20 14 24 25 26 19 12 Missing Person Located 5 12 15 14 24 25 15 16 Motor Vehicle – Abandoned 6 7 7 3 7 0 2 3 Motor Vehicle – Recovered 3 1 5 0 7 9 6 24 Motor Vehicle Collision 171 206 239 237 219 220 224 246 Municipal By Law 25 24 36 31 49 34 37 40 Neighbour Dispute 15 23 25 15 23 32 26 18 Noise Complaint 79 73 60 71 80 92 71 69 Non-Police Matter - Low Priority 19 24 26 28 15 7 8 14 Non-Traffic Accident 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 Obstruct Peace Officer 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 3 Other Criminal Code 3 6 11 2 6 2 2 0 Other Federal Statutes 0 1 0 2 1 0 1 0 Other Provincial Statutes 8 90 64 50 13 9 3 5 Person Check-In 7 1 3 5 18 14 0 2 Person Check-In OSOR 18 Person Well-Being Check 99 Phone Calls 42 43 50 33 33 34 24 25 Police Assistance 191 332 402 417 496 421 258 320 Police Information – Crime Stoppers 32 Police Information 42 131 140 221 220 301 225 166 Police Pursuit 1 2 3 2 3 2 2 9 Possess of Stolen Property 7 4 8 5 6 8 14 27 Prevent Breach of Peace 24 46 34 31 28 36 34 35 Property Check 20 10 10 7 24 20 10 15 Property Damage 4 4 12 3 3 6 9 8 Property Related 227 237 270 193 255 277 247 282 Public Morals 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 R.I.D.E. 182 177 130 99 41 47 28 253 Registry – Vulnerable Person 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 Report Officer 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Robbery 2 3 2 1 2 2 1 3
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2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Routine Traffic Stop 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 2 Sexual Assault 10 5 16 10 10 10 8 11 Shoplifting 11 10 33 27 65 27 49 48 Special Occasion Permit 0 Stolen Vehicle 6 8 11 9 4 16 21 12 Strikes 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 Sudden Death 13 13 13 18 15 16 15 16 Suspicious Person 76 121 158 163 246 220 192 245 Suspicious Vehicle 33 47 56 42 53 61 44 89 Test CAD Event for Police 17 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 Theft 173 174 190 195 197 258 238 250 Threats 36 22 41 24 20 39 30 35 Towed Vehicle 2 1 4 2 1 1 5 5 Traffic Complaint 128 126 142 127 154 204 254 224 Traffic Control 5 8 9 10 8 11 5 6 Traffic Enforcement - H.T.A 207 227 256 214 144 137 140 195 Traffic Enforcement – Other 2 3 8 1 3 8 1 6 Traffic Hazard 17 35 16 14 11 20 17 13 Trespass by Night 4 3 3 5 2 3 3 4 Trespass to Property Act 38 41 37 41 56 81 73 63 Trouble with Youth 32 43 46 47 53 51 42 36 Unit Emergency 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unlawfully at Large 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Unwanted Person 56 40 56 53 64 93 97 81 Warrants 37 33 55 82 125 131 151 145 Weapons 11 11 16 7 13 12 10 13 Wires Down - Possible Fire 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 TOTAL INCIDENTS 4698 5262 4927 4571 4850 4781 4360 5098
Grey areas show types of incidents which had not been reported on prior to 2019.
Five-Year Criminal Trend The Hanover Police Service reports crimes using the Uniform Crime Reporting method which measures the incidence of crime and its characteristics. This method is used by most governments and police services and therefore allows comparisons of crime from one jurisdiction to another. The numbers in the charts below were compiled using Uniform Crime Reporting.
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Crimes of Violence Includes sexual assault, assault with a weapon, criminal harassment, uttering threats, and other violent crimes. Cleared by Cleared Clearance Reported Unfounded Actual Charge Otherwise Rate 2019 167 52 115 47 35 71.3% 2018 189 51 138 89 25 82.6% 2017 181 80 101 50 44 93.1% 2016 160 67 93 45 41 92.5% 2015 143 67 76 47 27 97.4% 2014 187 78 109 65 35 91.7%
Property Crimes Includes arson, break and enter, theft, possession of stolen goods, fraud, and mischief. Cleared by Cleared Clearance Reported Unfounded Actual Charge Otherwise Rate 2019 609 72 537 92 51 26.6% 2018 622 67 555 110 65 31.5% 2017 534 93 441 41 61 23.1% 2016 531 110 421 52 73 29.7% 2015 399 93 306 33 48 26.5% 2014 451 83 368 46 59 28.5%
Drug Offences Includes possession, trafficking, importing/exporting, and production of drugs. Cleared by Cleared Clearance Reported Unfounded Actual Charge Otherwise Rate 2019 23 1 22 16 1 77.3% 2018 26 6 20 12 3 75.0% 2017 40 15 25 10 10 80.0% 2016 61 26 35 22 8 85.7% 2015 52 29 23 13 7 87.0% 2014 48 23 25 13 5 72.0%
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Other Criminal Offences Includes bail violations, disturb the peace, fail to attend court and breach of probation.
Cleared by Cleared Clearance Reported Unfounded Actual Charge Otherwise Rate 2019 172 24 148 95 26 81.8% 2018 235 41 194 114 38 78.4% 2017 179 41 138 76 41 84.8% 2016 137 35 102 74 21 93.1% 2015 130 40 90 60 18 86.7% 2014 94 38 56 33 20 94.6%
Prisoner Statistics The Hanover Police Station has three cells which can house a total of four people who have been arrested or are being held on various charges. People can be held for as little as one hour up to a maximum of 24 hours. If people who are wanted by the Hanover Police are located in another jurisdiction, Hanover officers travel to the location to return them to Hanover to face their charges.
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Prisoners Held 250 129 166 111 184 179 167 210 Prisoners Transported Not available 49 42 48 65 88 69
Provincial Offences The following chart shows charges laid by the Hanover Police Service under the provincial laws listed.
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Highway Traffic Act 706 440 115 185 171 441 Liquor Licence Act 58 28 21 18 8 56 Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act 110 66 14 20 24 11 Trespass to Property Act 12 3 22 29 14 67
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Motor Vehicle Collisions
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Fatal Injury 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 Non-Fatal Injury 11 16 17 23 15 23 19 16 Property 116 135 161 144 86 134 142 119 Damage Non-Reportable 2 3 0 6 67 7 16 53 Fail to Remain 49 Other 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 11 TOTAL 129 154 181 173 170 164 178 248
R.I.D.E. Statistics
The Hanover Police Service conducts regular R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) programs to reduce the incidence of drinking and driving. R.I.D.E. programs consist of spot checks of drivers and can differ in the length of time the program is run. Officers conduct R.I.D.E. programs as part of their regular patrol duties and the Service receives an annual grant from the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services to assist with the program.
The Service has four officers who hold qualifications as Intoxilyzer Technicians which qualifies them to use an Intoxilyzer instrument to determine the blood alcohol level of a driver. The following chart shows the number of times officers held R.I.D.E. programs in the Town of Hanover.
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 No. of Programs 182 177 130 99 41 46 28 253
Collection of Identifying Information in Certain Circumstances
Regulation 58/16 under The Police Services Act requires a Chief of Police to include in the Annual Report to the Board information in relation to attempted collections of identifying information. This collection of information is commonly referred to as “street checks” or
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“carding” and involves police officers collecting information from individuals as to their age, gender, race, and so on.
The Hanover Police Service did not engage in “street checks” this calendar year and reports zero street checks completed for 2019.
Reporting Under the Missing Persons Act
The Missing Persons Act allows police to make an urgent demand for certain records without a court order to locate a missing person when there is no evidence a crime has been committed. Police services are required to report the number of times records of various types were included in urgent demands. In 2019, the Hanover Police Service did not have any missing persons cases in which urgent demands were made.
The future looks bright for HPS!
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Disclaimer The crime related data contained in this report is derived from Niche Technologies Incorporated Record Management System (Niche RMS), the data system used by the Hanover Police Service. Other data comes from a mixture of automated and manual systems, or from sources as indicated in the report. It should be noted that the counting methodology used to prepare the tables and graphs in this report may differ from that used by Statistics Canada and other police services. The information contained within this report is the property of the Hanover Police Service. The Hanover Police Service does not assume any liability for any decisions made or action taken as a result of any information or data provided. Contact Information Chris Knoll, Chief of Police 203 10th Street Hanover, ON N4N 1N8 Telephone: 519.364.4280 (Administration) 519.364.2411 (Non-Emergency Dispatch)
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