Amherstburg Police Service

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Amherstburg
Police Service
2009
Annual Report
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
Patrol & Traffic Report
9
Auxiliary Police Report
10
Criminal Investigations Branch
11
Forensic Identification Branch
12
Core Officer Report
13
Community Services Report
14
Marine Unit Report
16
Training Report
17
Specialized Duties
18
Police Service Awards/Recognition Night
20
Statistics Canada Comparative Stats
21
Three Year Budget Report
22
Three Year Crime Statistics
23
Provincial Offences/Other Statistics
24
Public Complaints/Freedom of Information
25
Use of Force Statistics
26
Business Plan 2008 -2010 Update
27
Acknowledgements
29
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Message from the Police Services Board
Chair
I am pleased to submit this report on behalf of the
Amherstburg Police Services Board, the members of the
Amherstburg Police Service and residents of our
community.
The year 2009 brought new challenges for us. Our Board,
with the support of Chief Hollingworth, developed a new
long term Dispatch Service Agreement with the LaSalle
Police Service. I would like to thank the LaSalle Police
Service Board and the LaSalle Council for their support in
making this happen. It is amazing what can be accomplished
through cooperation.
Once again the Amherstburg Police Services Board
continues on our path of financial accountability in our
decision making, budgeting and strategic planning. Within this report is a statistical
report from Stats Canada which demonstrates how well we are doing from a fiscal
perspective. This report shows our per capita costs are the second lowest in the Province
while other reports demonstrate our very low crime rates coupled with excellent
clearance rates.
These statistics are a credit to our citizens and the members of our Police Service and are
just some of the reasons the Amherstburg Police Services Board remains committed to
Municipal Policing.
To the members of the Amherstburg Police Service I would like to thank you for
providing the highest degree of service to the citizens of Amherstburg in 2009.
Frank Cleminson
Amherstburg Police Services Board
Board Members
Chair
Vice-Chair
Member
Member
Member
Board Secretary
- Frank Cleminson
- John Sutton (Councillor)
- Wayne Hurst (Mayor)
- Joe Levack
- Pauline Gemmell
- Michelle Donlon
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Message from the Chief of Police
It is my privilege to present the 2009 Annual Report, on
behalf of the Amherstburg Police Service, to the Police
Services Board and the citizens of Amherstburg.
The year 2009 was a full and eventful year for our Service.
We again hosted a very successful open house where we
were able to meet many of our citizens and their children.
Our fourth annual Awards Night was once again a very
rewarding evening where we honored some of our citizens
and members of our Service. A review of these awards is
contained within this report.
In June we celebrated the retirement of Deputy Chief Bart
DiPasquale with an exceptional evening of tributes and
praise for a long and successful career. Congratulations Bart,
we wish you and Carmen a long and happy retirement.
In December two of our officers were attacked and stabbed by a deranged woman,
reminding us all just how quickly a routine occurrence can turn into an extremely
dangerous situation. We are very thankful our officers are on the mend. Also in
December we were the recipient of a Ministry Inspections Audit which will be responded
to and completed in 2010.
Amherstburg continues to have a very low crime rate and a very successful clearance rate
for our size of community as reported by Statistics Canada. In fact, in the new Crime
Severity Index report, out of 225 Canadian communities (with 225 being the best) we
were ranked at 217th in Canada. We will only be able to maintain these excellent crime
indices with the help of our citizens working together with the police for a safe and crime
free community. Thank you to both our dedicated police officers and our fine citizens for
making this happen.
It is my intent to retire (again) during 2010 so this will be my last annual report to the
Police Services Board and the Town of Amherstburg. I would like to thank the Board and
Town for their trust and support during my tenure as Chief of Police. It has been my
absolute honor to serve you and this great Town. The improvements and changes that I
have observed since taking office have been phenomenal and I look forward to seeing
Amherstburg and the Amherstburg Police Service reach an unprecedented level of
achievement and accomplishment.
Roger Hollingworth
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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“Organizational Chart”
(effective January 1,2009)
Police Services
Board
5 Members
Chief of Police
Administrative
Secretary
Deputy Chief
of Police
Auxiliary Police
1 Sergeant
9 Constables
Operations
Staff Sergeant
(Uniform Patrol)
Operational Support
Staff Sergeant
Platoon #1
1 Sergeant
5 Constables
Criminal
Investigation Branch
2 Constables
Platoon #2
1 Sergeant
4 Constables
Community Services
1 Constable
Platoon #3
1 Sergeant
4 Constables
Core Officer
1 Constable
Platoon #4
1 Sergeant
5 Constables
Property/CPIC/QA
1 Constable
1 Civilian
Records/Court/FOI
1 Civilian
1 Special Constable
Police Chaplain
7
School Crossing
Guards
13 Civilians
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.
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OPERATIONS
Uniform Patrol
In 2009, the Amherstburg Police Service continued to dedicate 4
Sergeants and 16 Constables to the patrol division under the
direction of Staff Sergeant, Tim Berthiaume. Officers on patrol,
work a 12-hour shift system providing 24-hour coverage 365 days
a year. The Town is divided into 3 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 2009, officers
responded to 7193 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.
Traffic Branch
In 2009, the Amherstburg Police Service continued to utilize 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.
This operation is provided by one dedicated officer on each of four platoons, directed to traffic
patrols.
The Amherstburg Police Service “Collision Reconstruction Analysts” responded to one fatal
motor vehicle collision and one serious injuries accident for service.
The officers of the Amherstburg Police Service who work in the Traffic Services are committed
to making the streets of Amherstburg safe for each and everyone, and the safest in the Province of
Ontario. This will be achieved through ongoing education, awareness and enforcement by the
men and women of this service.
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Auxiliary Police
The Amherstburg Police Service Auxiliary, under the
direction of Sergeant Mike Cox, 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.
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 1670 hours of community service with the
Amherstburg Police service. They also completed 585 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.
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Operational Support
Criminal Investigation Branch
The Criminal Investigative Branch (CIB), under the direction
of Staff Sergeant Pat Palumbo, 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.
At present, the unit is comprised of Detective Constables
Stephen Ross and Scott Riddell. Another officer under the
auspices of CIB, Cst. Matthew Capel-Cure, is seconded to the
Provincial Anti Violence Intervention Strategy (PAVIS) Unit
comprised of various Essex County Police Services and
housed at the Windsor Police Service. The mandate for
PAVIS is to focus on guns, drugs and gang related activity in
the County
The two regular CIB officers were very busy during 2009. These two members alone
produced a total of 111 charges of which 60 were criminal, 44 were drug related and 7
classified as other. Over $60,000 worth of cash and property was seized and $1.8 Million
worth of illegal drugs recovered.
The CIB unit is also responsible for overseeing the 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 liaising regularly with the Federal Parole Service to
monitor federal parolees released into our community.
The CIB also actively engages in numerous intelligence sharing activities by coordinating
with various federal, provincial and municipal law enforcement agencies, including the
Criminal Intelligence Services of 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.
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Forensic Identification Unit
The Forensic Identification Unit of the
Amherstburg Police Service is comprised
of two fully trained Forensic Identification
Officers, Constable Dave Bohdal and
Constable Fred Adair and 4 Scenes of
Crime Officers. The unit was under the
direction of Staff Sergeant Pat Palumbo.
The Forensic Identification Unit’s duties
include:

Collecting, preserving and gathering physical, trace, and latent evidence
Correlating and preparing that evidence for court presentation
Analyzing, comparing and evaluating physical evidence such as fingerprints,
footwear impressions, tool marks, tire impressions, and physical matches
Crime scene evaluation and documentation
Fire scene evaluation and documentation
Fingerprinting and photographing prisoners
DNA sample collection for the National DNA Databank
DNA sample collection for consent and warrant samples
Preparing case submissions to the Centre of Forensic Science
Assist with serious traffic accident investigations
Provincial Sexual Offender Registry
Providing support to any investigation where Forensic input is requested or
required
Preparing photo line-ups from the database of accused mug shot photos
The majority of the unit’s calls continued to be property related i.e. 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. The Identification unit continues to be
available to assist other County Police Agencies when their identification officers are
unavailable as will other agencies assist us if ours are 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 more officers were subsequently trained to collect these samples.
The Amherstburg Identification Unit also assists other agencies for instance when stolen
property is recovered in Amherstburg that has been stolen in another jurisdiction. The
investigating agency may request Amherstburg process and examine the recovered
property. Recovered stolen automobiles are a good example where this frequently occurs.
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Core Officer
The “core officer” position has been in operation since 2007. This position was
supervised by the Operational Support Staff Sergeant in 2009. The position is partially
paid for through a provincial grant.
Senior Constable Raymond Rosati was assigned to this
duty in 2009. He maintains a high level of visibility in the
downtown area. Continuous interaction with the business
community and youth and citizens who frequent the parks
in our town is the goal of this position. Crime prevention
initiatives are frequently addressed through the use of
foot patrols and motorcycle patrols rather than traditional
vehicle patrols.
Quite frequently, the core officer is the first contact out of
town visitors have to our community. He often serves as a
“concierge” for these tourists who pose a great deal of
questions regarding our town, the sights to see and the
places to visit!
Although the assignment requires a focus in the downtown area, it is not limited to this
location. The core officer is required to provide police presence and visibility throughout
the town wherever special events may be taking place or business operations exist. He is
further tasked with targeting any specific problem areas where vandalism or break and
enters may be occurring.
The effectiveness of this initiative is evidenced by the absence of vandalism at the “River
Lights” display for the second year in a row. The business community has been very
pleased with the visibility of our core officer and have voiced their support to continue
with this initiative.
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Community Services
Senior Constable Joan Lovell is tasked with operating the
Community Services Branch. Various programs presentations
and events are provided. Some events are repeated from year
to year while other programs depend directly on current
events occurring within the community.
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. Each 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.
The Police Service in partnership with the Masons brings each grade one student a new
bike helmet and 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 provided 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.
Several programs for our senior citizens are provided during senior’s week and on
demand throughout the year. Topics covered 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
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.
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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.
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.
The Community Service Officer is involved in many committees; some committees
require more involvement than others. The Amherstburg Community Based Policing
Committee meets once a month and spearheads a variety of programs such as Park
Watch, Car Seat Clinics, Torch Run, Identity Theft, Counterfeit Money seminars, and
River Lights. They are involved in fundraising to raise money to support our local
programs such as drinking and driving and safe prom. To fundraise they have bake sales,
barbeques, dinners, and raffle draws.
Police Week and other special events occur throughout the year in a variety of locations.
This year the Amherstburg Police attended several swearing in ceremonies held on
Wednesdays at Citizenship Court. This event sees an average of 150 new Citizens take
the oath of citizenship each Wednesday. The event provides Amherstburg Police with an
opportunity to welcome these new citizens to our country and encourage them to think
about settling 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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Marine Unit
The Amherstburg Marine Unit operates a 22 ft Limestone vessel and has six trained
Marine Operators who work with several trained Auxiliary officers. The unit is organized
by Constable Tim Ford reporting to Sergeant Don Brown. The Amherstburg Police
Service officially assumed full ownership of our 22 ft
Limestone vessel in 2009 and are now looking forward to
updating the vessel with a new look and equipment that will
allow us to be a more visible entity on our waterways.
On Saturday June 20, 2009 the Marine Unit hosted a very
successful vessel inspection seminar in cooperation with the
LaSalle Police, the Ontario Provincial Police, the Canadian
Coast Guard, Canada and the U.S. border security agency.
Approx. 100 boaters and their families attended this event to
have their safety equipment inspected. Marine vendors were
on hand to assist boaters in replacing or purchasing the
correct safety equipment. Custom experts (U.S. and Canada)
were on hand to answer questions boaters may have.
Constable Lovell and community based policing volunteers were on hand to assist in
selling food as a fundraiser. Plans are underway to host another inspection seminar in
2010.
The Amherstburg Marine Unit was utilized in 2009 for several events such as the Shores
of Erie International Wine Festival, Heritage Homecoming Festival (slave re-enactment
activities), Canada Day fireworks, Boblo Island International Jazz Festival and several
routine patrols. These events took place in the Amherstburg patrol area which
encompasses 17 km along the shoreline of the Detroit River, Lake Erie and Boblo Island.
The Marine Unit patrols were utilized to conduct liquor inspections, issue warnings for
minor infractions, hand out education pamphlets and in general to act as a deterrent to
help keep our waterways safe.
On Sunday August 16 several Auxiliary officers took part in our in-house marine training
we offered consisting of classroom activities and practical exercises. The training
included information from the safe boating guide, Workplace Hazardous Materials
Information System, Trailer a Vessel, Liquor Licence Act, and Vessel Operation. The
successful Auxiliary officers received a certificate acknowledging the completion of the
course.
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Training Report
The Amherstburg Police Service is committed to providing excellent training for our 31 Sworn
Members, 3 Civilian, I Special Constable and 10 Auxiliary Officers. The Ontario Police College
(OPC), Criminal Intelligence Service Ontario (CISO) or the Canadian Police College (CPC
provides much of our formal training.
Sworn officers re-qualify annually in Firearms, defensive Tactics, and Use of Force and every
two years for First Aid and CPR training. Auxiliary officers also take annual refresher training.
All of our employees, including volunteers, received Accessible Customer Service Training in
2009.
Officers receive annual Radar Operations retraining. Intoxilyzer Operators complete an annual 1
day re-qualifying training 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 130 days of training for our members in 2009, not including on-line
courses, training videos or members taking personal courses.
Training in 2009 included:
Youth Crime Conference
Scenes of Crime Course
Biker Enforcement Unit Front Line Officer Training
Police Traffic Supervisor Course
DNA Data Bank Sample Collection & Warrant Course
Ontario Homicide Workshop
Freedom of Information Police Network Seminar
Search Warrant Course
Incident Commander Course
Nikon D300 User Part I Course
Aboriginal Awareness Training
Police Ethics Training
CISO Covert Operation Handler Course
Death Notification Training
Basic Emergency Management Course
Ontario Sex Offender Workshop
Fire Investigation Course
Justice Day (A Symposium for Justice Partners)
Counter-Terrorism Information Officer Workshop
Diversity and Professional Practice Workshop
Applied Forensic Videography Course
Fundamental of Auditing in Law Enforcement
2009 Diversity Conference – Racially Biased Policing
Officer of the Independent Police Review Director Training
CISO, BILL C-24, Lawful Justification Training
Criminal Extremism
CISO Fall Conference
11th Annual Infectious Disease Conference
Canadian Anti-Counterfeiting Network
Reid Technique of Interviewing & Interrogation
2009 OPTIC Annual User Group Meeting
Two-Day Taser Instructors Course
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1 Civilian
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2 Officers
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Specialized Duties
Audits/Quality Assurance
Community Based Policing
Committee
Constable T. McWhinnie
Constable J. Lovell
Auxiliary Liaison Officers
Sergeant M. Cox
Staff Sergeant P. Palumbo
Constable Selection System
Staff Sergeant T. Berthiaume
Deputy Chief B. DiPasquale
Biker Enforcement Unit
Co op Student Program
Chid Sex Investigators
Constable J. Lovell
Nora Newman
Margo Purdie
Constable V. Burany
Constable S. Ross
Constable M. O’Brien
Constable M. Taylor
Constable D. Bohdal
Constable S. McCurdy
Sergeant M. Cox
Crossing Guards
Constable J. Lovell
Criminal Intelligence Service
Ontario
Coach Officers
Constable M. Capel-Cure
Constable N. Harris
Constable S. Ross
Collision Analysts (Level 3)
Critical Incident Management
Constable N. Harris
Digital Mug Shot System
Collision Scene Investigators
(Level 2)
Dispatch Liaison
Constable T. Gerard
Constable R. Pelaccia
Commissioner of Affidavits
Domestic Violence Coordinators
Margo Purdie
Nora Newman
Constable M. Taylor
Communicable Diseases
Domestic Violence Officers
Constable V. Burany
Constable S. Ross
Sergeant C. Sterling
Constable V. Burany
Constable N. Harris
Computer & Crime Analysis
Constable P. Smith
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Drug Investigation Specialists
R.I.D.E. Program
Constable S. Riddell
Sergeant M. Cox
Scenes of Crime Officers
Emergency Preparedness
Constable V. Burany
Constable S. Ross
Constable T. Gerard
Constable A. Challans
Fraud Officers
Constable P. Smith
Search Coordinator
Freedom of Information
Margo Purdie
Sergeant D. Brown
Forensic Identification Officers
Sexual Assault Investigators
Constable V. Burany
Constable S. Ross
Constable M. Taylor
Constable D. Bohdal
Sergeant M. Cox
Constable D. Bohdal
Constable F. Adair
Health & Safety
Constable N. Harris
Constable V. Burany
Sex Offender Registry
Constable S. Ross
Intoxilyzer Operators
Torch Run Coordinators
Constable S. Ross
Constable N. Harris
Constable M. Taylor
Sergeant D. Brown
Sergeant M. Cox
Constable M. Taylor
Sergeant M. Cox
Training Officers
Constable J. Lovell
Constable V. Burany
Sergeant D. Brown
Major Case Management
Constable S. Ross
Constable S. Riddell
ViClass Program
Constable S. Ross
Victim Services Liaison
Media Liaison
Constable J. Lovell
Constable J. Lovell
Motorcycle Unit
WSIB Liaison
Constable R. Rosati
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Amherstburg Police Awards/Recognition
Our Annual Awards Night for 2009 was held at
the Knights of Columbus hall. Several members
from our community and members of the
Amherstburg Police Service were recognized.
Possible awards are:
display acts of courage and/or self sacrifice
going above and beyond the call of duty.
The 20 year Exemplary Service Medal is
awarded by the Provincial Government to police
officers who have completed 20 years of
exemplary police service to their community.
The Corporate Partnership Award recognizes
any Business or Corporation who assisted the
Amherstburg Police Service in serving the
community.
The 30 year Exemplary Service Bar is awarded
by the Provincial Government to police officers
who have completed 30 years of exemplary
police service to their community.
The Service Club Partnership Award recognizes
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
civilian members of the Police Service who have
completed 20 years of service.
The Police Services Board “Citizen Citation” is
awarded to those citizens who have displayed
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
dedicated at least ten years of service to the
Amherstburg VIP program.
The Police Services Board “Award of Merit” is
awarded to those police service members who
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CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP AWARD
Amherstburg M & M Meat Shop
SERVICE CLUB PARTNERSHIP AWARD
Amherstburg Radio Club
CITIZEN CITATIONS
Clifford Campeau
Michael Colarossi
AWARD OF MERIT
(None)
20 YEAR EXEMPLARY SERVICE MEDAL
Staff Sergeant Timothy Berthiaume
20 YEAR AUX. POLICE SERVICE MEDAL
Auxiliary Sergeant Terry Charlton
30 YEAR EXEMPLARY SERVICE BAR
(None)
20 YEAR CIVILIAN LONG SERVICE AWARD
(None)
10 YEAR VIP AWARD
Constable Matt Capel-Cure
Constable Wally Silver (RCMP)
2009
RESIGNATIONS
(None)
HIRES
(None)
RETIREMENTS
Auxiliary Sergeant Terry Charlton
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Comparative Police Statistics Municipal Police Services
Population (15,000 to 49,999) Source Police Resources, Statistics Canada 2008
Amherstburg
Belleville
Brockville
Cobourg
Cornwall
Essex
Kawartha
Lakes
LaSalle
Leamington
Midland
NishnawbeAski
Orangeville
Owen
Sound
St. Thomas
Stratford
Strathroy
Timmins
Population
Persons/km
116
200
1,166
855
744
75
24
Police
Officers
31
86
41
29
89
32
35
Population
Per Officer
694
572
539
659
194
647
682
Per Capita
Costs
201
235
294
311
294
201
255
21,510
49,234
22,113
19,125
45,773
20,719
23,870
32,105
29,131
15,655
18,304
492
111
538
7
34
41
26
125
944
711
604
146
153
200
273
1153
29,337
22,422
1884
926
38
40
772
561
194
259
38,202
31,203
21,460
42,123
1,077
1,234
78
14
65
55
29
84
588
567
740
501
216
251
196
257
Comparative Police Statistics Municipal Police Services
Population (15,000 to 49,999) Source Police Resources, Statistics Canada 2009
Amherstburg
Brockville
Cobourg
Cornwall
Essex
Kawartha
Lakes
LaSalle
Leamington
Midland
NishnawbeAski
Orangeville
Owen
Sound
St. Thomas
Stratford
Strathroy
Timmins
Population
Persons/km
121
1,104
846
768
74
25
Police
Officers
31
40
30
91
32
37
Population
Per Officer
723
573
631
520
646
659
Per Capita
Costs
198
307
317
316
221
258
22,409
22,901
18,928
47,277
20,661
24,377
28,414
29,766
17,560
17,439
435
114
540
7
35
41
26
134
812
726
675
130
181
207
248
1399
28,524
22,612
1832
934
39
41
731
552
234
268
38,204
31,589
21,000
37,597
1077
1250
77
15
66
56
30
82
579
564
700
459
227
273
208
294
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THREE YEAR BUDGET REPORT
2007 Budgeted
2007 Actual
2008 Budgeted
2008 Actual
2009 Budgeted
2009 Actual
2,800,500.00
2,828,237.00
2,890,000.00
2,930,571.80
2,982,000.00
2,988,254.77
832,505.25
822,949.31
852,211.96
831,267.22
887,900.00
857,749.78
Staff Expenses
78,300.00
69,532.02
77,100.00
69,734.48
74,750.00
66,353.00
Office Expenses
83,550.00
75,127.27
81,850.00
72,354.73
75,850.00
70,847.87
Building Expenses
115,000.00
111,067.38
117,250.00
96,419.35
116,500.00
102,465.99
Professional Fees
296,000.00
291,117.03
305,500.00
327,916.52
313,500.00
442,800.83
12,250.00
9,507.97
12,250.00
22,701.51
12,500.00
11,101.52
136,825.00
110,919.17
127,425.00
123,607.14
132,400.00
110,485.48
4,354,930.25
4,318,457.15
4,463,586.96
4,474,572.75
4,595,400.00
4,650,059.24
289,587.00
276,603.50
267,087.00
266,735.49
296,987.00
295,623.92
Total Revenues
(301,300.00)
(249,861.91)
(265,800.00)
(372,973.69)
(255,300.00)
(342,879.03)
TOTAL NET COSTS
4,343,217.25
4,345,198.74
4,464,873.96
4,368,334.55
4,637,087.00
4,602,804.13
Salaries & Wages
Benefits
Miscellaneous
22
Vehicle & Equipment
TOTAL OPERATING
Capital/Debt/Reserves
(Year End Actual vs Budget)
-1,981.49
Total Net Budgeted Percentage Difference Year over Year - 2005 to 2006 = minus 1.14%
Total Net Budgeted Percentage Difference Year over Year - 2006 to 2007 = plus 0.54%
Total Net Budgeted Percentage Difference Year over Year - 2007 to 2008 = plus 2.80%
Total Net Budgeted Percentage Difference Year over Year - 2008 to 2009 = plus 3.86 %
96,539.41
34,282.87
Reported 2007
Reported 2008
Reported 2009
Unfounded 2007
Unfounded 2008
Unfounded 2009
Actual 2007
Actual 2008
Actual 2009
Cleared by Charged 2007
Cleared By Other 2007
Cleared by Other 2008
Cleared by Other 2009
Clearance Percentage 2007
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
R
Attempt Murder
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
Robbery
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
100.0%
100.0%
90.0%
74
66
78
10
10
13
64
56
65
9
7
5
4
7
3
20.3%
25.0%
12.3%
8
9
11
0
0
0
8
9
11
0
0
5
0
0
0
0.0%
0.0%
45.5%
223
203
226
19
23
14
204
180
212
10
19
10
16
27
29
12.7%
25.6%
18.4%
7
12
5
0
0
1
7
12
4
5
9
2
2
3
2
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
26
37
24
6
5
5
20
32
19
5
8
7
4
5
3
45.0%
40.6%
52.6%
2
3
1
0
0
0
2
3
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0.0%
33.3%
0.0%
131
133
128
4
2
2
127
131
126
8
1
5
13
9
11
16.5%
7.6%
12.7%
111
91
102
12
8
9
99
83
93
49
51
58
50
31
35
100.0%
98.8%
100.0%
53
64
43
1
0
1
52
64
42
28
35
28
24
28
14
100.0%
98.4%
100.0%
8
3
3
0
0
0
8
3
3
8
2
3
0
1
0
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
2
1
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
50.0%
0.0%
0.0%
20
17
14
1
0
0
19
17
14
19
16
14
0
1
0
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
2
3
9
0
0
0
2
3
9
2
3
9
0
0
0
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
155
153
126
21
22
15
133
131
111
68
69
68
52
48
43
90.2%
89.3%
100.0%
823
796
770
74
70
60
748
726
710
213
222
214
165
160
140
50.5%
52.6%
49.9%
I M
C
Murder
Break & Enter
E
Theft Over
Theft Under
S
T
Fraud
A
Mischief Over
T
Mischief Under
I
Assaults (all)
S
Drugs
T
Firearms
I
Arson
C
Impaired Driving
S
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Possession Stolen Goods
Federal Statutes
Other Criminal Code
PROVINCIAL OFFENCES
2007
2008
2009
Traffic Offence Charges
1708
1417
1084
Liquor Offence Charges
73
50
65
267
202
142
2048
1669
1291
Other Provincial Offence Charges
Total Provincial Offences
OTHER STATISTICS
Motor Vehicle Collisions
321
380
329
R.I.D.E. Programs Conducted
28
26
14
Summons/Subpoenas Served
397
330
299
50
26
259
Police Clearances Issued
951
1104
1493
False 911 Calls Responded To
524
538
484
Actual 911 Calls Responded To
64
30
50
588
568
534
Dispatch Generated Incidents
5269
5007
4735
Self Generated & Walk-In Incidents
2933
2690
2458
Total Incidents
8202
7697
7193
Parking Tickets Issued
Total 911 Calls
Incidents (Calls for Service)
24
Public Complaints
Total Sworn in Officers
Total Public Complaints (New)
Conduct Complaints
Service Complaints
Policy Complaints
Public Complaints Carried Over from Previous Year
Allegations
Incivility
Neglect of Duty
Discreditable Conduct
Excessive Use of Force
Exercise of Authority
Unsatisfactory Work Performance
Other
Resolutions
Not Dealth with (Section 59)
Informal Resolution (Conduct)
Withdrawn
Unsubstantiated
Informal Discipline
Hearing
Lost Jurisdiction
Pending Conduct Investigations
2007
31
4
4
0
0
0
2008
31
9
15
0
0
0
2009
31
4
3
1
0
0
2
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
7
0
5
1
0
0
3
5
0
0
0
1
0
0
3
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
11
0
0
1
0
0
0
3
6
0
0
0
0
Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
2007
No. of Requests Received
Totals
29
2007
2008
2008
2009
2009
Appeals
Appeals
Appeals
0
44
0
38
0
25
Use of Force
2007
2008
2009
Total Use of Force Reports
10
16
17
Firearm
Drawn
Discharge Animal
Discharge Other
3
3
0
3
11
0
5
8
0
Oleoresin Capsicum (Pepper) Spray
Discharge
0
1
1
Taser
Discharge
Displayed
1
1
1
0
0
1
Impact Weapon
Weapon of Opportunity
Physical Control
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
10
16
17
TOTAL
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Business Plan – Update Report
Our current business plan encompasses the years 2008 to 2010 inclusive. From the business
planning process, we arrived at five major objectives for the Amherstburg Police Service. This
report will address what the objectives are and outline what progress we have made to achieving
these objectives.
1)
Increased Traffic Enforcement
Objective: Increase all areas of traffic enforcement within the Town of Amherstburg.
Results: Two officers staffed our traffic unit during 2008. Many times these officers had to stop
their traffic duties to augment patrol during numerous staff shortages. As a result, our traffic
offence enforcement fell from 1708 in 2007 to 1417 in 2008. Our motor vehicle collisions
increased from 321 in 2007 to 380 in 2008. Due to these unacceptable levels of enforcement, we
had to rethink our traffic branch structure.
In 2009, we reintegrated the traffic branch into the patrol platoons. One officer from each of the
four shifts was designated as the platoon traffic officer. By having four officers instead of two,
focus on traffic issues we had hoped for increased traffic enforcement with a corresponding
reduction in motor vehicle collisions.
In 2009 our traffic enforcement levels fell again to 1084 however our motor vehicle collisions
decreased to 329. As a result of enforcement not increasing we are returning to two full time
traffic officers in 2010 and will be initiating directed traffic enforcement during 2010 in an
attempt to turn this situation around.
2)
Enhanced Community Involvement
Objective: Increase the Amherstburg Police Service influence, relationships and involvement
with the Youth of our community.
Results: Our Core officer has continued to develop relationships with the youth in our downtown.
His work and visibility has allowed us to have very little if any damage in Navy Yard Park as
well as the River Lights during the Christmas season.
Our Community Services officer has filled a gap by instituting the “BRAD (Bullying,
Relationships, Alcohol and Drugs) program at the High School level to augment the long
standing and successful VIP (Values, Influences, and Peers) public school program. One member
has also been involved with our local boxing club for kids and he has also been instrumental in
helping to obtain a new youth centre through a local church group.
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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: We have had one officer assigned to the “Guns & Gangs” county project during 2008
and again in 2009. We also maintained an active role in “CISO” (Criminal Intelligence Service of
Ontario). Our reported crime statistics for 2008 was less than 2007 and our clearance rate was up.
Our 2009 reported crime statistic is reduced by another 26 crimes however our clearance rate fell
fractionally but still in the 50% range as it has been for the past few years.
4)
Community Satisfaction
Objective: Increase community satisfaction by proactively marketing our Police Service,
emphasizing the many good initiatives we are involved in and the many successes we enjoy.
Results: We have developed a form for our press releases and we put out a press release on all
major events in a timely fashion. We have also used the press releases to get information out on
our activities such as our annual open house and other community events where we are involved.
Local press officers come to our station two times a week to get the latest news
Our Police Service Motto “People Just Like You” was approved and instituted as part of the
striping on our marked cruisers.
The Town’s website was overhauled during 2008. Our portion of the site was rebuilt with up to
date information and accessibility features.
5)
Information Technology Advancements
Objective: Increase the Police Service capability, productivity and efficiency through
technological advancement.
Results: During 2008 we learned that our radio/dispatching cooperative was breaking up which
has necessitated Amherstburg Police to search for a new dispatch venue. We had hoped that the
“Computers in the Car” system would have been a cooperative effort between three Police
Services but this is no longer feasible. We have continued to put money in reserves for this
project and are in good position to implement same, once our dispatching concerns are dealt with.
During 2009 we planned for the move of our dispatch services to the LaSalle Police Service
which will occur on January 4, 2010. After this move has been accomplished we will go right into
our computers in the car project and expect to have the project completed during the year 2010.
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Acknowledgements
Front Cover
Photo - Constable Viktor Burany celebrating the
Memorial Cup visit to the Town of Amherstburg.
Inside Front
Photos from Deputy Chief Bart DiPasquale’s Retirement
Gala.
Photo #1 - Auxiliary Constables Gord Ciphery and Rod
Parent greeting guests on arrival to the gala.
Photo #2 - Deputy Chief Bart DiPasquale & his wife
Carmen.
Photo #3 Deputy Chief Bart DiPasquale greeting
Councillor & friend Paul Renaud (deceased).
Photo #4 - Some of Amherstburg Police Service’s finest,
enjoying the farewell gala.
Photo #5 - Sandra DiPasquale speaking eloquently about
her father.
Photo #6 – The Amherstburg Police Services Board with
presentations for Deputy Chief Bart DiPasquale and his
wife Carmen.
Page 15
Bottom - Constable Joan Lovell fingerprinting Jilliann
Bushnell at the grand opening of the new French Day
Care (Franco-Sol).
Inside Back
Top Photo - 2009 Annual Awards Night recipients (see
page 20 for details).
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Bottom Photo - Constable Stephen Ross and Constable
Sean Gazdig present a check on behalf of the
Amherstburg Police Association to Nancy Gibbons of the
Windsor Regional Cancer Centre. Final payment for an
examination room dedicated in memory of John Beleutz
(deceased Police Officer).
Back Cover
Photo – Staff Sergeant Pat Palumbo and Constable Fred
Adair about to lift off in an RCMP helicopter to take
pictures of Amherstburg for investigative purposes.
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Contact Information:
532 Sandwich Street South
Amherstburg, Ontario
N9V 2Z3
Telephone: 519-736-8559
Communication Centre 519-736-3622
www.amherstburg.ca/policehome.htm
apsgen@amherstburgpolice.ca