DRYDEN POLICE SERVICE

2018 ANNUAL REPORT

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Message from the Board Chair, Judi Green

It has been a challenging few years and throughout this period, it has been both an honour and a privilege to

serve as your Chair.

We are looking forward to what the future will bring us as a service and the opportunity to continue to maximize

the Community Policing Model. Our dedicated men and women under the leadership of Chief Palson continue to

demonstrate commitment, loyalty and safety of our community and I am proud to serve along side.

Judi M. Green, Chair

Dryden Police Service Board

Message from Chief Douglas A. Palson

It is an honour and privilege to present this Dryden Police Service 2018 Annual Report that highlights the many achievements your Police Service is accomplishing day to day in our community.

Indeed, 2018 was a challenging year bringing significant legislative changes impacting policing and the community. The legalization of cannabis had impacts associated with impaired driving and illegal retail and we are grateful for Provincial and Federal assistance in this area. Officers were trained in detection and the enforcement of the new laws showing that they are well able to adapt to this changing policing landscape. I am proud of how the women and men of your Police Service meet these challenges.

We continue to demonstrate to our citizens our commitment to community-based activities and approaches. Together, we work on solutions to crime through building and strengthening collaborative partnerships.

We recognize that, increasingly, there are issues in our community that we cannot arrest our way out of - such as the prevalence of methamphetamine and complex mental health concerns - and we work together with our partners in respectful and effective ways to find the right solutions. The men and women of your Dryden Police Service, both officer and civilian staff, are service-oriented, professional, dedicated to

keeping Dryden safe and secure and motivated to meet the needs of our community through quality service delivery. We take pride

in what we do and how we do it. I would like to thank our amazing staff for their dedication and professionalism in 2018 and moving

forward. We are, truly, “Dedicated to Community Safety”!

D. A. Palson, Chief of Police

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Table of Contents

Organizational Chart ……………………………….. Vision, Mission, Motto & Values …………………... Staffing/Employee Recognition ……………………..

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Crime Statistics Report …………………………….. Traffic Report ………………………………………….

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Crime Unit …………………………………………….. Page 12 Drug Enforcement Unit.………………………….

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Auxiliary Constable Program ………………………..

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Special Constables & By-law Enforcement ……... Page 15

2018 Financial Report………….……………..……… Page 16

Training ………………….…………………………..… Page 17

Professional Standards ……………………............ Page 17

Community Mobilization…………………..…….. Community Service……………………………….

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Records Management/Freedom of Information.....

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The Dryden Police Services Board provides governance for the Police Service and

consists of the following members: Judi Green – Chair (Provincial Appointee)

Pat Skillen – Vice Chair (Provincial Appointee)

Dave McKay – City Councilor Member

John Carlucci – City Councilor Member

Bill Wiedenhoeft – Community Appointee

The Police Service is staffed as follows: Chief of Police

Inspector

Detective Sergeant

Sergeant x two

Detective Constable

Court Officer (Constable)

Community Services Officer (Constable)

Constables x twelve

Special Constables x three (Part-time)

Guards x fourteen (Casual)

School Crossing Guards x five (Part-time)

Executive Assistant/FOI Coordinator

Office Support/CPIC Operators x two

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DRYDEN POLICE SERVICE

ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

Dryden Police Service Board

Chief of Police

Inspector (1.0)

Special Constables (3.0 p/t)

Community Services Officer (1.0)

Night Guards (10.0 casual)

Patrol Sergeant (1.0)

Platoon A constables (3.0)

Platoon B Constables (3.0)

Patrol Sergeant (1.0)

Platoon C Constables (3.0)

Platoon D Constables (3.0)

Detective Sergeant (1.0)

Court Officer

(1.0)

Detective Constable (1.0)

Executive Assistant/FOI

Coordinator (1.0)

Office Support/CPIC Operator (2.0)

Crossing Guards (5.0 p/t)

(2.0 Casual)

Housekeeper (1.0 p/t)

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VISION

Dedicated to providing a service that encourages co-operation and

partnerships with the community.

MISSION STATEMENT

Committed to providing a safe community

MOTTO

“Dedicated to Community Safety”

OUR VALUES

Respect

Courage

Integrity

Humility

Accountability

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Staffing/Employee Recognition

Departures

Sergeant Dale Engstrom Constable Janet Hartely

Anniversary Milestones

A/Sergeant Kevin Hildebrand – 20 years

A/Sergeant Robert Wright – 20 years Constable Christopher Notte – 10 years Constable Max Rapine – 10 years Constable Tina Bisignano – 10 years

New Hires

Constable Kimberly Rothlisberger Constable Logan Randell

Community Service Report submitted by Cst. D. M. Szachury

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Crime Statistics Report Report Submitted by D. Laverty

Calls for Service

GENERAL PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

The increase in calls for service in 2018 is due to a number of factors. The table below references these factors as summarized by the

three major categories based on Uniform Crime Reporting submitted to Statistics Canada:

TYPE 2017 2018 COMMENT

Theft 168 196 Significant increase

Shoplifting 30 76 Significant increase

Parking Infractions 288 402 Significant increase

Mental Health Act 80 122 Significant increase

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2017 - 2018 (Actual Incidents)

Violent Crimes 2018

Incidents 2017 Incidents Sexual Assault 12 9 Sexual Interference 0 1 Invitation to Sexual Touching 0 1 Aggravated Assault Level #3 0 1 Assault Level #2 w/Weapon or Bodily Harm 19 20 Assault Level #1 103 113 Assault Peace Officer 13 14 Assault Against Peace Officer with a weapon 0 2 Forcible Confinement 2 3 Robbery 4 2 Criminal Harassment 49 20 Indecent/Harassing Communications 1 - Uttering Threats 40 22

Property Crimes 2018

Incidents 2017 Incidents

Break and Enter 64 58 Theft Over, $5000. 3 2 Theft Under $5000. 135 99 Theft of Motor Vehicle 13 11 Theft $5000 or under from a motor vehicle 6 29 Shoplifting 76 30 Possession of Stolen Goods over $5000. 2 1 Possession of Stolen Goods under $5000. 5 1 Fraud 75 48 Mischief 103 92

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Other Criminal Code Violations 2018

Incidents 2017 Incidents

Disturb the Peace 52 18 Indecent Acts 6 3 Corrupting morals 1 1 Obstruct Public/Peace Officer 1 5 Weapons violations 2 9 Trespass at Night 1 5 Bail Violations 97 77 Fail to appear 0 2

Breach of Probation 30 30

Criminal Code Traffic Violations 2018

Incidents 2017 Incidents

Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle 0 1 Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle evading police 0 1 Impaired Operation of Motor Vehicle 13 11 Impaired Operation (drugs) 1 2

Provincial Offences 2018

Incidents 2017 Incidents

Traffic Enforcement –HTA 255 195 Trespass to Property Act 83 65

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Traffic Report Report Submitted by Insp. A Tkachyk

In 2018 Dryden Police Service investigated 293 Motor Vehicle Collisions. This is down from 300 in 2017. Of those collisions,

8 resulted in injuries which is a significant reduction in 2017 where there was a total of 12 injury accidents and 22 injuries

reported in 2016.

There was one collision involving a pedestrian that occurred in September 2018. The pedestrian suffered minor injuries

and the cause of the collision was classified as the pedestrian being “inattentive”. In 2018, the Dryden Police Service

recorded 30 Fail to Remain Collisions.

The Top 3 Intersections identified by accident location are:

Duke Street and Government Street (Highway 17) Colonization Avenue and Duke Street Duke Street and Whyte Avenue.

Impaired Driving Offences for 2018

The Dryden Police Service received 73 calls for service regarding Impaired Driving or suspected Impaired Driving offences

in 2018. Investigations of impaired driving offences lead to the following:

8 males charged with alcohol related impaired driving offence

4 females charged with alcohol related impaired driving offences

1 female charged with impaired by drug

1 male youth charged with impaired by alcohol after a collision

A total of 14 charges were laid in 2018.

The Dryden Police Service actively participates in Reduced Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) Programs throughout

the year and recorded 36 R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere), stopping 527 vehicles.

In 2018, the Dryden Police Service logged 98.5 hours during R.I.D.E. and 527 vehicles were stopped with 2 Approved

Screening Device Tests being administered resulting in a 90 day suspension.

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Crime Unit Report Report Submitted by Detective Sergeant. J. Kaus

The Crime Unit remains staffed with 2 investigators, a Detective Sergeant and a Detective Constable. These officers are

highly trained and skilled to handle a wide variety of crimes. They offer specialty training in General Investigation

Techniques, Ontario Major Case Management, Sexual Assault Investigations, Human Trafficking Investigations, Ontario

Sex Offender Registry, Fraud investigations, Investigative Interviewing Techniques, Search Warrant writing and Drug

Investigations.

The Crime Unit is mandated to investigate those criminal matters of a more serious nature that generally requires a

prolonged approach. These crimes are often reported by victims and are usually first screened by front line officers. If the

matter fits the threshold of a major case, or requires the specialized investigative services of the unit, they will be reassigned

to a Crime Unit member. However, if doesn’t fit the threshold, the Unit will still provide investigative support by assisting with

interviews or preparing warrants.

The early part of 2018, found the Detective Sergeant preparing for and participating in an audit of the services Major Case

Management Plan. This resulted in some minor changes to the tracking and monitoring of major cases as defined in the

Ontario Major Case Management Manual to ensure compliance. With the assistance of our administrative support staff, all

necessary data entry into PowerCase has been completed as per Ministry requirements.

The Detective Sergeant continues to be responsible for maintaining compliance with the Ontario Sex Offender Registry,

this is ensured through an annual site visit by the Ontario Provincial Police. The Dryden Police Service had another

successful report.

Crimes Against Persons

A large number of cases investigated by the Crime Unit, generally involves a crime against a victim. This includes, sexual

assaults, serious domestic assaults, crimes against children, criminal harassment and human trafficking. These crimes are

often more complex, requiring more time, resources and joint investigations with other community partners.

In 2018, the Dryden Police Service received 100 reports of domestic disturbances, these range from verbal to physical

altercations. Of these, 23 incidents resulted in charges being laid with a total of 42 separate criminal code violations. Most

of these are investigated by front line officers, with support by the Crime Unit for follow up with statements/interviews, but

in some cases, the Unit will assume the investigation.

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The Crime Unit Sergeant is the designated Domestic Violence Coordinator whose role is to monitor and oversee these

types of crimes to ensure compliance with the Adequacy Standards. The Detective Sergeant also sits on our local Domestic

Violence High Risk Team, which is a collaborative approach with our Justice partners to monitor high-risk domestic violence

cases.

Another area of where the Crime Unit plays an active role are those investigations where a violation has been committed

against a person’s sexual integrity. In 2018, the Police Service received 19 reports of sexual assaults, 12 of which were

actually classified as sexual assaults. Four of these investigations resulted in charges being laid. The Detective Sergeant

is responsible to ensure these investigations are in compliance with the Ministries Ontario Major Case Management Manual.

Highlights

Many successes were achieved in 2018. This includes a successful investigation of a daytime robbery at a local bank. The

coordinated efforts between the Crime Unit, frontline officers and our Ontario Provincial Police partners, lead to the arrest

of a New Brunswick man who had been travelling across the country. This matter remains before the courts.

A time consuming Criminal Harassment investigation, between two previous domestic partners, lead to numerous charges

and the arrest of a 38 year old female. This investigation lead to many other reports of bail violations against this female,

which ultimately resulted in the courts ordering the female to live in another jurisdiction to ensure the safety of the victim

and witnesses.

Both Crime Unit members received training in Human Trafficking Investigations, this allowed for members to participate in

Operation Northern Spotlight. This was part of a national initiative, allowing collaboration among police services to help

individuals suspected of being in exploitative situations.

A final success, was the Crime Units role in assisting with an investigation where a local citizen’s garage was repeatedly

being broken into. The coordinated efforts between front line investigators, the scene of crime officer and the Crime Unit,

lead to the arrest and successful prosecution of a 21 year old male.

Drug Enforcement Unit Report Submitted by Detective Constable. T. Randell

The following table represents the 2018 calendar year of Drug Enforcement from the Dryden Police Service:

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Search Warrants Completed 3

Charges for DPS 59

Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cannabis 0

Possession of Cannabis 9

Possession of Cannabis Resin 2

Possession for the purpose of trafficking Cocaine 7

Possession of Cocaine 5

Trafficking Cannabis 1

Other Criminal Charges (Weapons and Proceeds Stolen Property 53

Possession for the purpose of trafficking Methamphetamine 3

Possession of Schedule III (Ritalin) 2

Possession of Methamphetamine 8

Possession of Schedule I Substance – Other Drugs (Morphine, Oxycodone) 19

Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Other Drugs 3

Street value amounts for seizures in 2018

Cannabis Marihuana Prescription Pills Cash Cocaine Methamphetamine

$2 900 $1 025 $ 32 680 $ 5 000 $81 700

In 2018, the Dryden Police Service experienced a substantial increase in the seizures and quantity of crystal

methamphetamine. In 2017, the total street value of methamphetamine seizures was approximately $4500.

In October 2018, the Ontario Provincial Police dedicated a member to the Street Crime Unit (CSCU). A partnership was

established between Dryden Police Service and the Ontario Provincial Police to focus on the illicit drug trade.

In 2018 all officers were trained and carry Naloxone. Naloxone is an Opiate antagonist which can counter an opiate based

drug overdose, such as fentanyl, hydromorphone and methadone. Fortunately, Dryden Police Service members were not

required to administer naloxone in 2018.

Dryden Police Auxiliary Unit Report Submitted by Sgt. S. Silver

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Dryden Police Auxiliary Unit assisted frontline officers with patrol duties and attend at Community Services events to assist our Community Services officer. Each Auxiliary Constable volunteers at least 8 hours a month to the Community through the Dryden Police Service. In 2018 Dryden Police Auxiliary Policing Program saw Auxiliary Constables assist with Community Service initiatives such as Law Enforcement Torch Run, Christmas Cheer, Christmas Stuff the Cruiser, Project Sunset, Bicycle Rodeo, Remembrance Day and many more Community Events. The Auxiliary officers qualified in their annual Use of Force and Firearms training. At present Dryden Police Service has two Auxiliary Officers. There are plans to recruit more Auxiliary Officers in the coming year.

Special Constables and By-law Enforcement Report Submitted by Inspector. A. G. Tkachyk

The Dryden Police Service has a very strong team of Special Constables who address many needs within the organization.

While the Police Services Act of Ontario permits Special Constables to obtain the same powers as police constables, specific

powers, territorial jurisdictions, and responsibilities are outlined within the terms of the individual appointment.

In our service, Special Constables provide an extremely important support role to police officers, the courts and the

community at large. Their primary role is prisoner care and control, court security, prisoner transportation and other types

of security on an as needed basis.

Our Special Constables are trained to obtain DNA Samples, to enforce and execute DNA Orders authorized by the courts

under DNA Identification Act and the Criminal Code. All three Special Constables along with a number of front line police

officers are fully trained to take DNA under court orders. Samplers are also responsible for many submissions the National

DNA Data Bank and ensure quality assurance of the sample, the records and the submissions as per legislative

requirements.

We also provide this service to other police services who access the Ontario Provincial Court in Dryden, including the

Ontario Provincial Police, Treaty Three Police Service, and Nishinabe-Aski Police Service.

Number of DNA Samples Dryden Police Service OPP Treaty Three PS

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81%

16%3%

2018 Budget

Salary/Benefits

Operating

Radio Dispatch

2016 – 20 samples 17 2 1

2017 – 25 samples 20 5 0

2018 – 28 samples 22 3 3

One of our Special Constables is dedicated to By-Law Enforcement, primarily in the areas of parking and animal control. In 2018 there were 402 parking infractions and 38 other By-Law infractions. 135 calls and complaints were received for Animal Control.

2018 Financial Report

Report submitted by D. Laverty

Expenditures in 2018 were distributed in two main categories as shown in the chart below. Salary and Benefits make up the largest

portion of the budget at 84%. The overall approved budget for 2018 was set at $ 4 148 677.00. The actual year end figure was $ 3

820 638.00.

Professional Standards Report Submitted but Inspector A. G. Tkachyk

Total Expenditures $4 148 677.00 Total Revenue $ 328 039.00 Year End Budget $3 820 638.00

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The Dryden Police Service reports a decrease in public complaints filed with the Office of the Independent Police Review Director (OIPRD) but a small increase in Chief Complaints filed internally as per the Police Service Act of Ontario. Section 76.(1) of the Ontario Police Services Act allows for the Chief of Police to make a complaint about the conduct of a police officer employed by his or her police force, and shall cause the complaint to be investigated and the investigation to be reported on in a written report.

2018-OIPRD 2017-OIPRD

2 – Complaints Total 8 - Total complaints

0 – Substantiated and concluded with informal discipline

1 – Substantiated and concluded with informal discipline

1 – withdrawn by the complainant 1 – Withdrawn by the complainant

0– Unsubstantiated. 2 – Unsubstantiated

1 – Screened out by OIPRD 2 – Screened out by OIPRD

0 – Local Resolution 1 – Local Resolution

1 – Open (January 2019 – Unsubstantiated)

2018 – Chief Complaints 2017 – Chiefs Complaints

5 – Total Complaints 2 – Total Complaints

3 – Substantiated and concluded with informal disciple

2 – Withdrawn by Chief of Police

2 – Unsubstantiated

Training Report Submitted by Insp. A. G. Tkachyk

Training in 2018 focused on two main areas, Human Trafficking Awareness & Investigations and legalization of Marihuana

and the impact on policing.

Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitations in our communities is increasing at an alarming rate. The most vulnerable

populations are targeted which are youth, the marginalized and indigenous population. As an extension from the Project

Courage in 2017 (the Dryden Police Service Anti-Human Trafficking Initiative), the Dryden Police Services received grant

funding to send two members of the Crime Unit to the Human Trafficking Investigators Course at the Ontario Police College.

This funding also allowed for one member to attend the International Human Trafficking Conference in Toronto and for all

members of the Dryden Police Service to receive on-line training on the Introduction to Human Trafficking offered by the

Canadian Police Knowledge Network. The Service still manages the Project Courage website at projectcourage.ca

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2018 saw new legislation in regards to the legalization of Cannabis in our country as well as a complete overhaul of Impaired

Driving Laws in Canada with respect to impaired by alcohol and drugs. The Service began preparing for these legislative

changes in late 2017 by accessing Provincial Standard Field Sobriety Testing. Operational members are now trained in

Standard Field Sobriety Testing.

Dryden Police Service members are receiving further training with regards to the new cannabis legislation through the

Ontario Police College and the Canadian Police Knowledge Network.

The Service further initiated training on Bill C46-the New Impaired Driving Laws through the Canadian Police Knowledge

Network.

Use of Force Report Submitted by Cst. M. Rapine

The use of force by police is a delicate and complex subject which is highlighted by social media and

major media outlets. Studies indicate that less than 1% of all police interactions with the public result

in the use of force.

In 2018 the Dryden Police Service made 766 arrests, 3% resulted in resist police charges.

Use of Force is defined as the application of physical or implied force intended to control a person for

a lawful purpose. Officers must use reasonable response options that are proportional to the subject

behavior given the officer’s perception within the totality of the circumstances.

Police officers are required to requalify and receive training on the subject annually.

Requalification takes place at the Service, usually conducted in the spring. The training includes classroom presentations

as well as practical activities where the different skills required are honed and tested during scenario base training activities.

The training covers tactical communication, officer safety, proactive threat management, legal accountability, major mental

disorders, pepper spray (OC), defensive tactics, handcuffing, the use of force model, judgmental training , case law studies,

de-escalation techniques, firearms training and Conducted Energy Weapon.

Types of Reports Filed 2017 2018

Firearm Pointed at Person 0 0

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Police officers are required to submit use of force

reports under certain conditions dictated by the Police

Services Act. The following table summarizes the types

of reports filed by the Dryden Police Service in 2017 in

comparison to 2018. In 2018 the Service filed 11 Use of

Force reports.

Community Mobilization

Report Submitted by Insp. A. G. Tkachyk

We would like to recognize and thank the Steering Committee Partners who worked on establishing the Dryden Area Risk Response Team in 2016 and for moving the Committee forwards towards the development of the Community Wellbeing Plan for the Dryden area:

Dryden Police Service Ontario Provincial Police – Dryden/Ignace

Dryden Regional Health Centre Dryden Crisis Response

Dryden Mental Health and Addictions Community Living Dryden/Sioux Lookout

Dryden Family Health Team Kenora District Services Board

Hoshizaki House Child Family Service (DRRCAS, AAFS, TikCAFS)

Youth Probation Adult Probation

Northwestern Health Unit Keewaytin Patricia District School Board Dryden High School Open Roads Public School

Northwest EMS Firefly Youth Mental Health Services

Creighton Youth Services Patricia Gardens

Dryden Native Friendship Centre BACKGROUND

Firearm Drawn 7 7

Empty Hand NA NA

Aerosol Weapon 0 0

Impact Weapon 0 0

Conducted Energy Weapon 3 4

Tactical Communications NA NA

Other 0 0 Firearm Discharged 7 7 Animals Destroyed 7 7

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November 2016 – A community Steering Committee was formed in an effort to develop a Situation Table for the Dryden Area

February 2017 – The Dryden Area Rapid Response Team – DARRT was formed. The purpose of the DARRT, is to bring multi-

human service sectors together to collectively identify systemic issues and risk factors that are prevalent in our community and

to provide a network of support for vulnerable populations in our community, to identify Acutely Elevated Risk and prevent crisis.

March 2017 - Dryden Area Risk Response Team (DARRT) began operating in Dryden, covering Dryden, Machin and Ignace.

In 2017, the Risk Tracking Database for Dryden identified our community’s top three risk factors as Mental Health, Substance

Abuse, and Suicide. In 2018 risk factors changed somewhat to reflect the top three risk factors as Substance Abuse Issues,

Mental Health and Victimization. There is a deep realization and understanding that Dryden and area is facing some social

challenges and they are affecting the health of our community.

November 2017 – The Steering Committee identified the need to create a Community Safety and Well Being Plan to address

the risks affecting our Communities. Communities included are Dryden, Ignace, Machine, Eagle Lake First Nation and Wabigoon

First Nation.

February 5 & 6, 2018 – The Steering Committee hosted a community partner consultation at The Centre. Fifty-five organizations,

including leaders from Dryden, Ignace and Machin gathered to determine and outline risks to the community, gaps in services,

priorities and strategies.

June 2018 – the Steering Committee released the draft of its findings.

Priority Risks as defined by the working group membership:

Mental Health & Addictions Safe Housing and Homelessness

Transportation Victimization

Parental Engagement Suicide

Food Security Employment

Education Access to Service i.e. Mental Health Youth Firefly

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Number of Situation Table Agencies: 17

Sites: 1

Risk-driven Tracking Database

Reports

Agency Engagement Report for Dryden From

1/1/2018 To 12/31/2018

Total Discussions: 19

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October 2018 – The community entered into the first phase of Pillar Development addressing the following areas; Youth,

Prevention Education, Treatment and Social Development.

December 24, 2018 – Development of the Executive Overview of the Community Safety and Well Being Plan.

January 1, 2019 – The Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services mandates all Municipalities to develop a

Community Safety and Well Being Plan under legislative amendments to the Ontario Police Service Act.

February/March 2019 – Pillar development phase 2 with the addition of a subcommittee under the Youth Pillar to

development a Youth Centre/Hub.

Community Service

The Dryden Police Service employs a fulltime Community Service Officer who attends various school and civic functions. Other duties include, taking part in local committees which promotes safety and crime prevention within the City of Dryden.

School Activities

The Dryden Police Service continues to participate fully with the Project Sunset in school, afterschool and summer programming. This initiative consists of in school curriculum, after school activities, police activity league, summer programming and arts, music and cultural component. Project Sunset is an opportunity for police to lead a community-centered approach, aimed at building youth resiliency. In order to accomplish Project objectives, our communities are building sustainable partnerships with the goal of identifying innovative solutions that proactively address root causes of youth crime, social disorder and crisis. The innovative approach offers an organic and holistic approach to ensure local collaborators work together to build a framework of community safety, well-being and sustainability.

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Project Sunset uses proven evidence-based curriculum called Project Venture, developed by the National Indian Youth Leadership Project in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. Specifically designed activities work collectively to actively engage youth to participate in nature based adventures that develop life skills while reinforcing traditional values such as family, community, service and appreciation for the natural world.Project Sunset maintains a strength-based philosophy where interventions include “a sequence of positive experiences providing key developmental supports and opportunities. Many initiatives include a traditional problem oriented or risk focus.” Rather, Project Sunset “seeks to understand the identified needs of our audience, provide opportunities and community connections that meet those needs and build strengths and capabilities that are transforming the lives of people in positive ways.” (Hammond & Zimmerman, 2012).

The Community Service Officer attended the Tim Horton’s Camp in Whiteshell Manitoba with 40 Project Sunset youth from the Dryden, Sioux Lookout, Kenora and Fort Frances area. This trip was part of an initiative focused on leadership, teambuilding and a community development project. The Dryden Police Service continued to provide in school programming to Grade 6 students in all local schools. The 10 education sessions are based on the needs identified by the teachers within the school as well as community issues and included topics of bullying, cyberbullying, internet safety, sexting, peer pressure, alcohol and drug awareness, harm reduction, healthy relationships, theft, smoking and vaping. This Dryden Police Service conducted school bus safety and evacuation training at all local schools for every student from Grades JK-12, 1608 students in total. The standardized school bus safety training for the students was provided by Northwestern Ontario Student Services Consortium and consisted of students practicing evacuations off the school bus as well as safety awareness and preparedness. Cst. Szachury conducted Halloween Safety presentations for grades JK-8 at Ecole Catholic de L’Enfant-Jesus, St. Joseph’s School, New Prospect and Open Roads which included general safety tips regarding cross the road, respecting property, separation from group or parents and identifying safe individuals for help. The Dryden Police Service hosted a Holiday Coloring Contest within the local elementary schools. Students were asked to draw a picture of what the holidays mean to them. One winner was selected from each school and their artwork was displayed on the 2019 Dryden Police Service holiday cards. The winners of the contest were Evan Meekis, grade 7 from Open Roads School, Claire Pareis, grade 1E from St. Joseph’s School, Emma Penner-McKee, grade 5 student from Ecole

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Catholique de l’Enfant- Jesus and Maddison Helbling, grade 5 from New Prospect School. All of the winners received holiday cards with their artwork on them, a coffee mug with their artwork and a pizza party for their class. Dryden Police Community Service Officer conducted Bike Safety and Pedestrian Safety Presentations for grades JK-8 and Bike Rodeo for grades JK-6 at all local schools. Cst. Szachury conducted three workshops with the Dryden Highschool grade 9 students focusing on consent and healthy relationships, sexting and internet safety. Cst. Szachury worked with teachers and educational assistants from Open Roads, Dryden Highschool, St. Joseph’s and New Prospect School during their professional development days with presentations regarding Drug Awareness and Internet Safety and Awareness.

Cst. Szachury and Cst. Randell participated in the Open Road Parent Information Night which consisted of dinner and educational presentations. Cst. Szachury presented on sexting, cyberbullying and internet safety with the focus on social media apps used by kids and the importance of parents/caregivers learning how these apps work. Cst. Randell presented on Drug Awareness and Prevention.

Cst. Szachury participated in the Kenora Patricia District School Board Family Fun Fair held at the Dryden Highschool, with a booth that was focused on Internet Safety, Drug Awareness and Impaired Driving. Approximately 1000 community members attended the event. Dryden Police Services Community Service Officer Cst. Szachury conducted the following presentations within the local schools:

▪ Bill 168- Workplace Harassment - Dryden Highschool Co-Op Classes ▪ Internet Safety and Awareness- St. Joseph’s School grades 7-8 ▪ Drug Awareness- St. Joseph’s School grade 4-5-6 ▪ Pedestrian Safety- Ecole Catholique de l’Enfant-Jesus ▪ Internet Safety and Awareness- New Prospect School grades 4-5 ▪ Cyberbullying and Social Media Pressure- St. Joseph’s School grade 7-8 ▪ Healthy Relationships presented with Hoshizaki House- Dryden Highschool grades 9-10 ▪ Medicine and Drug Safety- St. Joseph’s School grade 2 ▪ Drug Awareness- New Prospect School grade 7-8

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Community Activities

Cst. Szachury participated in Aboriginal Day which was held in June at the Dryden Arena. The Dryden Police Booth was set up with information regarding the History of the Dryden Police Service, Community Involvement/ Events, Project Sunset and Child ID kits were provided. This year’s booth focused on Internet Safety and Awareness for parents, guardians and/or caregivers. Cst. Szachury attended and assisted with Dryden’s first Pride Drag Show held at the Patricia Inn and the Pride Parade. Cst. Szachury attended a three day Wilderness Certification Training and Canoe Level 1 Certification Course for Project Sunset in Fort Frances. The course consisted of police and youth facilitators canoeing 60 kms in two days and setting up base camps in two locations. The course was aimed at providing the skills to facilitators as the summer programming with Project Sunset is Wilderness bases and cumulative to an overnight canoe and camping trip as well as a weeklong wilderness trip to Quetico Provincial Park. Cst. Szachury partnered up with Cst. Watson (Mason Member) for the Dryden Days of Summer. The focus this year was bringing the MasoniChiP Child Identification Program to the community members. The Chip program allows parents to digitally capture information about their child such as fingerprints, photographs etc. which is stored on a USB or through the phone APP. In the event that the child goes missing the critical identifying information can be digitally shared with police more quickly than ever before to assist with the safe recovery of the missing child.

The Dryden Police Service and the Ministry of Natural Resources Conservation Officers hosted the 2nd Annual Seniors and Law Enforcement Fishing. Residents of Patricia Gardens and 10 Victoria participated in an afternoon of fishing with boat rides provided by the MNR; followed by a BBQ for all residents from both buildings. The event was a huge success and the number of seniors fishing doubled from the previous year. The Chip Box donated all the French fries for the BBQ and A&K Tackle donated the minnows for the event. All parties involved are hoping to make this a yearly event.

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On July 01, 2018, Cst. Szachury assisted the LETR committee with the first ever Ontario Summer Polar Plunge for Special Olympics. The committee raised $3360.90.

The Dryden Police Service organized the annual Bob Izumi’s Kids, Cops and Canadian Tire Fishing Days at the Government Dock. Despite the challenging wind and heat over 90 kids participated in the event. The Dryden Police Service partnered with the Ontario Provincial Police to host the Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run which consisted of a run/walk, BBQ and car wash. The Dryden Police Service participated in the Fire Prevention Week, held at the Dryden Fire Station in October with a booth focused on Internet Safety and Awareness. In September, Cst. Szachury participated in the Pathway to Policing and Criminal Justice Symposium hosted at the Seven Generations Building in Kenora. This year’s event was very well attended with youth being bussed in to the event from surrounding communities.

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The Dryden Police Service hosted a pancake breakfast in support of the Hope in the Darkness Youth Mental Health Awareness National Walk. DPS raised a total of $1002.57 between donations from the pancake breakfast and t-shirt sales. Members of the police service accompanied Kevin Redsky during his walk from Dryden to Vermilion Bay……. Seth Letkeman (Bike Patrol)- 34.5 kms, Cst. Szachury- 32 kms (full duty gear), Bailey Ulasik (Bike Patrol)- 23 kms, Insp. Tkachyk- 20 kms, D/Sgt. Kaus- 20 kms, Chief Palson- 12 kms, Cst. Slater- 10 kms (duty gear). During Halloween the Dryden Police Service participated with the Dryden Library’s City Halloween Scavenger Hunt. There were 10 teams of youth that participated and they obtained clues that took them to numerous locations around the area (PAT Gardens, Museum, City Hall, Library, and Police Station) and upon completion there was a Halloween Party at the Library. Cst. Szachury assisted the Kenora District Services Board in the Theo Fleury presentation, “The Power of Me Too,” which was hosted at the Centre on November 07 in which all donations went to the Community Well Being and Strategic Plan Youth Pillar.

The Dryden Police Service 3rd annual Coat Drive started on October with donation drop off nights held at the Dryden Arena during the Dryden GM Ice Dogs home games. This year a number of new children’s snowsuits, adult jackets, hats and mitts were received. The coat drive give away day at the Dryden Arena was a huge success with approximately 275 jackets, 40 pairs of boots, 30 + pairs of ski pants, as well as numerous hats and mitts. The remaining 58 jackets were provided to KDSB for their clients as well as handed out at Christmas Cheer.

In December, the Dryden Police Service partnered with the Dryden Fire Service, Northwest EMS Ambulance, MNR Conservation Officers, Ontario Provincial Police, Dryden Minor Hockey- Team Frostbite and Dryden GM for “Stuff the EMS.” This year was the most successful year yet, with donations of toys, food and cash from Wal-Mart, Canadian Tire, Extra Foods and Safeway all going to the Dryden Christmas Cheer Campaign.

We stuffed 4 police vehicles, one ambulance, one fire truck and one MNR truck full of toys and food items. We also collected at total of $5513.58 in cash donations. The cash donations will be generously matched by Dryden GM owner Nick Beyak.

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Our partnership assisted the Dryden Minor Hockey team Frostbite as they competed for the GM Good Deeds Cup for a chance to win $100,000 for the community.

The Dryden Police Service partnered with Project Sunset for the Santa Claus Parade with children of service members and students from the project being on the float. The parade was a huge success with our float winning first place in the organization division.

The Dryden Police Service participated in the Motionball, Special Olympics and Ontario Chiefs of Police #NoGoodWay social media campaign. The #NoGoodWay Campaign for Special Olympics aims to end the use of the R-word (retard) in everyday conversation. Special Olympics athletes have voiced how harmful the use of the R-word is to them. We are committed to supporting Special Olympics athletes and those living with an intellectual disability. Cst. Szachury and Cst. Marcino attended Thunder Bay to participate in a Special Olympics

School Championship Bocce Tournament. This event consisted of over 100 Special Olympic

athletes ranging from elementary school to high school. The event is a prerequisite for teams

to qualify to attend the 2018 School Championships in Peterborough from May 29-31. This

event is over two days of competitions, over 1000 athletes, coaches and staff will be in

attendance. The athletes will be competing in one of the five following sports: basketball,

bocce, soccer, track & field and floor hockey.

Dryden Police Services Community Service Officer Cst. Szachury conducted the following presentations within the community:

▪ Internet Safety and Awareness- Northwestern Health Unit

▪ Bullying and Internet Safety and Awareness- Dryden Native Friendship Centre Youth Program

▪ Internet Safety and Awareness- Confederation College ECE students

▪ Drug Awareness- Confederation College ECE students

▪ Theft/ Shoplifting Prevention- all area business owners

The Dryden Police Service participated in numerous committees throughout the year including; DAIRS (Dryden Ignace Area

Impaired Reduction Strategy), PARTY (Prevent Alcohol & Risk-Related Trauma in Youth), Christmas Cheer, YCJA (Youth

Criminal Justice Act) and DARRT (Dryden Area Risk Response Team).

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Cst. Szachury attended Project Courage Human Trafficking and Awareness Conference, DNFC Pathway to Wellness

Cultural and Health Fair, Annual Missing and Exploited Children Training Conference which was held in Winnipeg, Mental

Health First Aid Training, Methamphetamine Awareness Conference, Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run Conference and

Standardized Field Sobriety Training.

Records Management/Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MIFIPA)

Report Submitted by D. Laverty

Records Management and Data Entry is overseen by the administrative staff of the Dryden Police Service. Information sharing, processing and maintaining court documentation, criminal records and police file maintenance, C.P.I.C. services, records quality control, accident reports, statistics, Freedom of information and protection of personal privacy are among the many responsibilities within this unit. In 2018, this unit processed 625 Criminal Record Checks. The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act provides citizens with a right of Access to records within the custody or control of all municipal public sector organizations, including Police Services In 2018, The Dryden Police Services processed seventeen Freedom of Information requests. Six were

requested by the public, three were requested by Individuals through representation, and eight were

requested by Government (all levels). Sixteen requests were processed with disclosure provided to

varying degrees and one request was processed by Refusal to Confirm or Deny.