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1 | P a g e Woodstock Police 2012 Annual Report

A Message from the Chair 2

A Message from the Chief 3

Our Value Statement 4

Our Mission Statement 4

Declaration of Principles 5

Woodstock Policing Priorities 6

Woodstock Police Services Board 7

Senior Command Level 7

Woodstock Police Organizational Chart 8

Statistics Canada Profile of the City of Woodstock 9

City Patrol Zones / Police Response to Calls for Service 10

Uniform Crime Reporting Statistics 11

Enforcement Statistics / Reported Crime Chart 13

Drug Enforcement Activity 14

Drug Offence Category Chart 15

Community Services / Media Communications Officer 16

High School Resource Officer 17

Police Chaplaincy Program 18

Woodstock Police Auxiliary Unit 19

Domestic Violence Annual Report 20

Traffic Collisions and Enforcement Activity 22

Final Budget Overview 24

Citizen Complaint Overview 25

Use of Force Review 26

Awards, Recognition and Community Events 27

Charitable and Volunteer Community Events 31

Safe Communities - Woodstock Project 35

Report Cover: Designed by graphic artist Marc Scrivener of marcscreations.com.


WOODSTOCK POLICE SERVICES BOARD 615 Dundas Street Woodstock, Ontario Phone: 519-421-2800

N4S 1E1 Fax: 519-421-2287

A Message from the Board Chair Nancy O’Grady….

Year-end is always a time for looking back to evaluate the year gone by as well as a time for looking ahead to build upon our successes for the year to come. In writing this message, my last duty as the Chair of the Woodstock Police Services Board, I would like to express my sincere thanks to all members of the Service for a stellar year. Since being appointed to the Board, it has been my great honour simply to play a role in the governance aspect of our Service, and as Chair, I have enjoyed getting to know many of our members through the numerous official recognitions with which I have been involved. Throughout 2012, members of the Woodstock Police Service have been recognized in several ways. Six members received Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals, two officers received their 30 Year Exemplary Service Medal, two officers received their 20 Year Exemplary Service Medal, Inspector Renton was named a Member of the Order of Merit, and several officers and civilians were recognized for their roles in the successful conclusion of the Victoria Stafford investigation. Our Community Survey, administered to residents and business owners in November, 2012, together with the very impressive statistics contained in this Annual Report, reinforce our belief that each and every member of the Woodstock Police Service is greatly committed to protecting our community. As well, throughout 2012 our members continued their outstanding tradition of contributing to our community beyond their policing roles through a multitude of volunteer activities. In October, 2012, Woodstock attained its Safe Community designation. This is proof positive that our policing initiatives are successful. The coming year will see continued emphasis on the sustainability of municipal policing. It is incumbent now, perhaps more than ever before, on the Board to present a budget that will maintain adequate and effective policing while acknowledging the fiscal realities of the day. Thank you to all for your support during my year as Chair of the Woodstock Police Services Board.

Board Chair Nancy O’Grady


Woodstock Police Service

Chief of Police – Rodney B. Freeman, M.O.M., P.E.S.M., B.A.A., C.M.M.III

615 Dundas Street

Woodstock, Ontario N4S 1E1

TELEPHONE: 519-421-2800 (Administration)

TELEPHONE: 519-537-2323 (Communications Centre)

FAX: 519-421-2287 (Admin Fax)

____________________________________________ A Message from Chief Rodney B. Freeman….

On behalf of the dedicated men and women of the Woodstock Police Service, it is my distinct

privilege to present the Woodstock Police Service’s 2012 Annual Report. While thorough and

comprehensive, this report is only a snapshot of the many successes and achievements enjoyed

by the professional members of this organization throughout this past year.

A community survey was conducted in November of 2012 and the outcome of that survey reflects

very positively on the Woodstock Police Service’s proud history of effectively serving the policing

needs of our citizens. As was evident in the survey results, the dedication, professionalism and

compassion of all members of the Service was clearly acknowledged by our citizens. As well,

citizens and business owners expressed the fact they are very satisfied with the services provided

by the Woodstock Police Service and they feel they are receiving good value for their tax dollars

spent on policing.

While our citizens recognized and appreciated the high quality policing we deliver to our

community, police services across this province are currently facing immense fiscal challenges.

Considering we enjoy the strong support of our citizens and also considering the police budget is

a large part of the overall municipal budget, it is incumbent on all members of our organization to

continuously assess what we do and how we do it to identify new efficiencies in the delivery of

policing. Our goal is to ensure our citizens continue to get good value

for their policing tax dollars. Additionally, we are duty bound to ensure

our community receives the highest quality of policing possible. The

safety of our community and the continued safety of our citizens are

paramount considerations in the delivery of policing. Our citizens

deserve no less.

To the members of the Woodstock Police Service, I am immensely

proud of every one of you and it is truly my privilege to serve as your

Chief of Police. I look forward to working with you in ensuring

Woodstock remains a great place to live, learn, work and play Chief Rodney B. Freeman

for the benefit of every citizen. M.O.M., P.E.S.M., B.A.A., C.M.M. III


PRIDE - INTEGRITY - TEAMWORK

The members of the Woodstock Police Service are committed to

preventing crime and maintaining the public’s peace while fulfilling

our sworn duty to “Protect Our Community” in true partnership with

the citizens of the community of Woodstock.


In pursuit of our Mission, we believe in:

Ensuring the safety and security of all citizens through preserving the

community’s peace and preventing crime

Discharging our duties faithfully, impartially and according to law

Respecting the fundamental rights of our citizens as guaranteed by the

Charter of Rights & Freedoms and the Human Rights Code

Treating victims of crime with respect and understanding their needs

Developing creative solutions to policing concerns through established

partnerships within the community

Sharing the responsibility for preventing crime and improving the quality of life

with members of the community

Striving to excel in every aspect of policing

Providing a professional and fulfilling work environment that encourages the

personal and professional development of our members

Being fiscally responsible with the financial resources we are provided with

through the budgetary process


1. Illegal & Prescription Drug Enforcement / Engaging Abuse and Addiction

Education Strategies

2. Reducing Property Crimes

3. Addressing Crimes of Violence

4. Improving Roadway Safety

5. Engaging & Improving Crime Prevention Initiatives

6. Developing Training & Career Enrichment Opportunities

7. Encourage Participation in Health & Wellness Initiatives

8. Improving Internal & External Communications

9. Continue Developing Information Technology Systems

10. Improving Woodstock Police Service Facilities & Equipment


Mayor Pat Sobeski – (Municipal Council Representative)

Mary Anne Silverthorn – Member (Provincial Appointee)

Nancy O’Grady – Member (Provincial Appointee / Chair)

Councillor Sandra J. Talbot – Member (Municipal Council Representative / Vice Chair)

Daryl Stevenson – Member (Community Representative Appointed by Council)

P. Sobeski M. Silverthorn N. O’Grady S. Talbot D. Stevenson

Marilyn Pearson

Chief of Police Deputy Chief of Police Inspector of Operations

Rodney B. Freeman Daryl Longworth Bill Renton

Executive Assistant to the Police Services Board and the Executive

Assistant to the Chief of Police / Senior Command Officers


Police Services Board

(5 Members)

Chief of Police

Rodney B. Freeman

Deputy Chief

Daryl Longworth

Inspector of Operations

Bill Renton

PSB Executive Assistant

& Executive Assistant to

the Administration Marilyn Pearson

IT Manager

Paul White

Operations

&

Support

Administrational Sergeant M. Massecar

Platoon A – Staff Sergeant Hess & Sgt. Thomas

8 Constables

Platoon B – Staff Sergeant Sweazey & Sgt. Peterman

8 Constables

Platoon C – Staff Sergeant Lenehan & Sgt. Fletcher

8 Constables

Platoon D – Staff Sergeant Shelton & Sgt. Butler

8 Constables

Criminal Investigation Branch – D/Sgt. Talsma

7 Detective Constables / Crime Analyst

Domestic Violence Coordinator – D/Sgt. Taylor

Drug / Intelligence Unit – D/Sgt. Becks

3 Detective Constables

Communications Centre

10 Full-time & 6 Part-time

Property & Evidence Management

1 Constable

Court Security Unit

5 Full-time & 5 Part-time Sp. Cst.

Records / All Clerical / Reception

Community Services /Media Officer, High

School Resource Officer, Traffic Unit, Ident

Officer & Training Officer

Auxiliary Policing Unit

12 Members

Fleet Management

Building Maintenance

Organizational Chart


Statistics Canada (2011 Census Information)

Woodstock, City

Ontario

Oxford, County

Ontario

Population and Dwelling Counts Woodstock, City

Oxford, County

Population in 2011 37,754 residents 105,719 residents

Population in 2006 35,822 102,756

2006 to 2011 Population Change 5.4% growth 2.9%

Total Private Dwellings - 2011 16,448 43,367

Private Dwellings Occupied by Usual

Residents - 2011

15,694 41,554

Population Density / Square Kilometre 770.5 51.8

Land Area (Square Km) 49 2,039.56

Sourced: February 9th, 2012 from the Statistics Canada Webpage at http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2011/dp-

pd/prof/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=3532042&Geo2=CD&Code2=3532&Data=Count&SearchText=Woodstock&SearchType

=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&Custom=&TABID=1

Traffic Safety Awareness Program for Drivers Grade 6 students from St. Michael’s School conducting “student radar enforcement” under the watchful supervision of Sgt. Neil Butler. Students issued “traffic tickets,” made by the school’s kindergarten students, to drivers caught speeding through the school zone.

http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2011/dp-pd/prof/details/page_Definitions.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=3532042&Geo2=CD&Code2=3532&Data=Count&SearchText=Woodstock&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&Custom=&TABID=1&LineID=1004

http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2011/dp-pd/prof/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=3532042&Geo2=CD&Code2=3532&Data=Count&SearchText=Woodstock&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&Custom=&TABID=1




2012 Incidents 2011 Incidents 2010 Incidents

Citizens’ Calls for Police Service 14,520 14,423 13,699

Internally Generated Incidents 1,327 1,585 1,276

Total 15,847 incidents 16,008 14,975

Woodstock Police officers responded to approximately 1% (161) fewer calls for police service from citizens throughout 2012 versus 2011 levels. These calls for service range from very serious criminal investigations to bylaw complaints to many matters that are non-criminal in nature. Our organization prides itself on our prompt response to all calls for service from our citizens.

Source: OPTIC Records Management System (RMS) – January 2013


*All clearance rates calculated clearing reported crime as unfounded, cleared by charge or cleared otherwise.

Crimes of Violence (Including: assaults, sexual assaults, robbery, threatening, etc.)

Year Violent Crimes

Reported

Unfounded Reports

Actual Crimes Cleared

by Charge

Cleared Otherwise

(i.e.: warnings, alternate

measures)

Clearance Rate*

2010 441 47 394 194 149 88%

2011 436 59 377 4%

reduction 184 116 82%

2012 405 78 327 13%


Property-Related Criminal Investigations (Including: break & enter, thefts, possession of stolen

goods, frauds, etc.)

Year Property Crimes

Reported

Unfounded Reports


by Charge

Cleared Otherwise


measures)

Clearance Rate

2010 1,838 115 1,723 198 208 28%

2011 1,744 108 1,636 5%


2012 1,760 141 1,619 1%


“Other” Criminal Code Investigations (Including: bail violations, counterfeit money, escape

custody, indecent acts, failing to attend court, breach of probation, etc.)

Year

“Other” Criminal Incidents Reported

Unfounded Reports

Actual Crimes Cleared by

Charge

Cleared Otherwise


measures)

Clearance Rate

2010 380 47 333 216 81 91%

2011 365 104 261 22%


2012 375 105 270 3%

increase 190 60 95%


Drug Investigations Conducted by All Officers (Including: possession and trafficking)

Year Drug-Related Investigations

Investigations Deemed

Unfounded

Actual Investigations

Cleared by Charge

Cleared Otherwise


measures)

Clearance Rate

2010 108 0 108 64 43 99%

2011 77 0 77 64 13 100%

2012 71 0 71 60 11 100%

Criminal Traffic-Related Investigations (Including: dangerous driving impaired driving, fail to stop

for police, drive prohibited, etc.)

Year Incidents Reported

Unfounded Reports

Actual Crimes Cleared by

Charge

Cleared Otherwise


measures)

Clearance Rate

2010 153 10 143 144 4 100%

2011 173 29 144 1%

increase 144 2 100%

2012 207 19 188 31%

increase 178 1 96%

Total Criminal Incidents Reported & General Clearance Rate

Year Criminal Incidents Reported

Unfounded Reports


by Charge

Cleared Otherwise


measures)

Clearance Rate*

2010 2,920 219 2,701 815 485 52%

2011 2,795

4% decrease

in “reported”

crime

300 2,495

8% reduction in “actual”

crime

723 342 49%

2012 2,818

0.8% increase

in “reported”

crime

343 2,475

0.8% reduction

in “actual”

crime

746 332 50.4%

*All clearance rates calculated clearing reported crime as unfounded, cleared by charge or cleared otherwise.


Enforcement Statistics – Overview of All Charges Laid by Officers

Year

Criminal Code

Charges Adult & Young

Offender

Illegal Drug Charges

Highway Traffic Act Speeding Charges

Only

“Other” Traffic-Related Charges

“Other” Provincial Offences (Liquor,

trespassing, etc.)

TOTAL

2011 1,232

Charges 206

Charges 1,021

Charges 266 Charges

1,380 Charges

4,105 Charges

2012 1,538

Charges 242

Charges 1,989

Charges 835 Charges

1,687 Charges

6,291 Charges

Difference 25%

Increase 17%

Increase 95%

Increase 214%

Increase 22%

Increase 53% Increase

Reported Crime Categories and Composition Chart

Rafferty Conviction Chief Freeman in a media scrum following the conviction of Michael Rafferty on First Degree Murder, Aggravated Sexual Assault and Abduction charges relating to the kidnapping and murder of 8 year old Victoria Stafford in April 2009. Rafferty’s co-accused, Terri Lynn McClintic, had pled guilty in 2010.

Property Crimes 67%

Violent Crimes 16%

“Other” Crimes 14%

Drug Investigations 3%


Includes: cocaine, marijuana, oxycodone, morphine, percocet, ecstasy, meth & other drugs

The Criminal Intelligence/Drug Enforcement Unit has mounted an aggressive enforcement campaign over the last few years in an effort to disrupt and displace the illegal drug culture operating within our city. This important issue is currently one of our Service’s operational priorities, as identified by the recent community/business survey. Balanced with this enforcement effort are anti-drug abuse educational programs and promoting the availability of local treatment programs and other support agencies.

All Drug Possession, Trafficking, Production Charges – Full Overview

Persons Arrested

Year Adult Males

Adult Females

Youth Males

Youth Females

Total Persons Charged

2010 43 20 12 4 79

2011 39 25 12 1 77

2012 70 30 11 1 112 45% increase

Cocaine

Year Possession Possession for the

Purpose of Trafficking

Trafficking Total Charges Laid

2010 23 14 12 49

2011 34 27 27 86

2012 53 35 3 91 6% increase

Year Possession

Possession for the


Trafficking Production Proceeds of Crime

Total Drug Charges Laid

2010 107 47 21 0 9 184

2011 92 56 49 8 1 206

2012 151 68 21 2 0 242 17.5%

increase


Marijuana

Year Possession Possession for the Purpose of

Trafficking Trafficking Production

Total Charges Laid

2010 59 17 5 0 81

2011 37 12 0 8 57

2012 34 8 2 2 46 19%

decrease

Other Drugs

Year Possession Possession for the


Trafficking Total “Other Drug”

Charges Laid

2010 25 16 4 43

2011 21 17 22 60

2012 64 25 7 96 60% increase

Includes: oxycodone, morphine, percocet, ecstasy, meth Source: Crime Analyst K. Manicom January 23, 2013

Drug Offence Category Chart

The street value of the illicit drugs seized by the Woodstock Police Drug Unit during 2012

equaled approximately $103,762. An additional $35,887 in cash was seized as being

proceeds of crime and/or evidence of drug trafficking.

Possession – 62%

Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – 28%

Trafficking – 9% Production – 1%

Drug Charges Total = 242


One of the primary objectives of the Community Services Officer (CSO) is to engage youth in meaningful dialogue and mentorship. Constable Steven McEwen is assigned to the Community Service /Media Relations role and he regularly engages local youth in rapport building by attending schools to deliver information on various topics to classes ranging from JK to grade eight. These presentation topics include: bullying, drug awareness, proper use of 911, internet safety, bicycle and pedestrian safety and explaining the duties of a police officer.

The CSO also delivers a portion of the Values, Influences and Peers (VIP) Program to all grade 6 classes as part of the London District Catholic School Board and Thames Valley District School Board curriculum. There are currently fourteen elementary schools in Woodstock that are visited by the CSO. Constable McEwen is also a resource available to school principals for incidents that occur at the schools involving students. The Woodstock Police Service is committed to working together with the schools to resolve issues in the early stages, where Cst. Steve McEwen possible. The CSO partners with neighborhoods and groups to offer public education on risk reduction and crime prevention strategies. He also works with various other groups within the city including: Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Special Olympics, Tim Horton’s Earn-a-Bike Program, Risk Watch, Senior’s Groups, the Oxford County Injury Prevention Team as well as many other groups and committees. During the week of May 12

th, Constable McEwen, along with High School Resource Officer

Constable Hiiuvain, staged a successful Police Week Program bringing together a number of agencies at Museum Square in Woodstock. The event was well attended bringing many people to the downtown. Attendance included members of OPP, RCMP, military police and the Woodstock Police Service. For one full week in July, ten young people collaborated with Woodstock Police to take part in the annual Tim Horton’s Earn-a-Bike Program. The youth were involved in working in our local parks cleaning up trash, painting and doing some gardening. At the end of the program each youth earned a brand new bike supplied by our local Tim Horton’s outlets. In 2012, Constable McEwen, along with the assistance of the Woodstock Police Auxiliary Unit, attended a variety of community events including: Woodstock Santa Claus Parade, Victoria Day celebrations, the Christmas Fill-a-Cruiser Charity Food Drive in partnership with Sobeys and the Salvation Army. As Media Relations Officer, Constable McEwen is also responsible for handling inquiries from media and issuing daily press releases describing police activity within our community. Constable McEwen responds to requests for radio, television and newspaper interviews, including requests from our local Rogers TV, Heart FM and Sentinel Review newspaper.


Constable Eric Hiiuvain was assigned to the full-time position of

High School Resource Officer in October of 2011. The goal of this

position is to work with students, teachers, school administrators,

School Board officials, parents, other police officers and the

community to establish and maintain healthy, safe schools. The

second, and equally important role, is to bridge the gap between

students and the police. This role includes connecting with the

students as a mentor and role model, providing an approachable

means to communicate with the police in a less formal, non -

threatening environment. Cst. Eric Hiiuvain

The position is shared equally among the five (5) secondary schools and two (2) transitional

schools within the City of Woodstock, having a total population of over 3,000 students.

Since its start up, the role of High School Resource Officer has included both enforcement

duties, as well as engaging relationship building opportunities. In this capacity it was possible

to facilitate the creation of Justice Circles, which required the accused student to sit down

with the victim, parents and members of the school staff to facilitate students in problem

solving and in facing consequences for their actions or decisions.

This role also provides a direct link between our Police Service and the secondary schools in

developing their emergency lock down procedures. To further provide a safe school

environment, Constable Hiiuvain has had the opportunity to participate in risk and threat

assessment activities with school officials. These exercises have proven invaluable to

maintaining a safe school environment.

To further facilitate the connection with the school community, Constable Hiiuvain participated

in the Remembrance Day Ceremony at Woodstock Collegiate Institute, a soccer game

involving the students of College Avenue Secondary School, joined the Special Olympians in

their basketball game at St. Mary’s High School, participated in class information sessions in

relation to drugs and the law, bullying, cyber safety, as well as promoting policing as a career.

Constable Hiiuvain has partnered with other local organizations such as the Oxford County

Drug Task Force, the Youth Advisory Committee and the Youth Justice Committee. This

High School Resource Officer’s position and associated programs are vital to ensuring the

continued well-being of our youth, who are clearly the future of our community.


Woodstock Police Chaplain Colin F. Nanton 2012 marks the first full year that our Woodstock Police Service has

had the benefit of Colin Nanton volunteering as our Service’s Chaplain

in support of our full membership. During this past year, he has spent

a great deal of time building relationships and networking by

participating in many of the events in which our members are involved.

Additionally, when and wherever requested, he has met with members

to provide support in a wide variety of circumstances within our work

environment, as well as off-duty occasions.

In this role, Chaplain Nanton has regularly joined our officers on general patrol, averaging

one ride-along every two weeks. In his official capacity, he also offered prayer and blessings

at the annual Lights and Sirens Gala fund-raising event.

Colin, along with his wife, co-facilitated a Police and Family Conference for the Grand Rapids

Police Force (Michigan) in association with the Institute for Law Enforcement Administration

(ILEA), Plano, TX. Grand Rapids Police sponsored the event, which was attended by more

than forty police officers and their partners. The conference focused on building resilience in

police families. With the support of the Woodstock Police Service, plans are underway to

bring this conference to members of Ontario police services in late spring of 2013.

The Chaplain continued to pursue both personal and professional development by completing

three courses toward achieving a master’s degree in Divinity with a concentration on

Chaplaincy at McMaster Divinity College, on the campus of McMaster University in Hamilton.

Chaplain Nanton’s presence within the Woodstock Police Service continues to be of valuable

support for our members. We look forward to our continued association for the benefit of our

members and the community.

Woodstock Police Motor Officer Cst. Rod

Wilkinson escorting the Victoria Day Parade down

Dundas Street in May.


The Woodstock Police Service Auxiliary Unit has completed another successful year

assisting with community events and supporting officers on general patrols.

The Auxiliary Unit commenced the year with 12 members, and with the retirement of 2

members, the Unit completed the year with 10 active members.

Under the professional guidance, leadership and training of our Liaison Sergeant Marvin

Massecar, Cst. Don McKenzie and Detective Cst. Ryan Wright the Woodstock Police Service

Auxiliary Unit completed 985 hours attending and actively participating in community events,

1210 hours of general patrols, 290 hours of training, and 154 hours of administrative duties

for a total commitment of 2,639 hours in 2012.

The Auxiliary members participated in 44 separate community events. Many of these events

such as the Earn-a-Bike Program, the BIA’s Sidewalk Days, and the Farm Show spanned

over multiple days. In total, members participated in a total of 58 actual days attending

community events representing the Woodstock Police Service.

Total volunteer hours have progressively increased over the last three years from 1,530

(2010), to 2,277 (2011), to 2,639 (2012).

Woodstock Police Auxiliary Unit members supporting DASO’s “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” domestic violence public awareness campaign held in Southside Park. Left to right – Tyler Klemp, Scott Morrison, Jordon Vandermeer and Paul White.

The members of the Auxiliary Unit have demonstrated their collective commitment to our police service and our community time-and-time again. They provide valuable volunteer support when representing the Woodstock Police Service at various community events and are equally active in supporting our officers on regular patrol in any way they can. Report Source: Auxiliary Unit Sergeant Steve Gornyiczki


1. Domestic Occurrences: Male Number of Accused

Number of Occurrences

Male Female

a) Total number of occurrences where charges were laid or where a warrant is being sought

88

21% decrease

in occurrences

b) Number of occurrences where one party was charged 76 12

c) Number of occurrences where both parties were charged (Dual charges - both parties are charged with assault)

0 0

d) Number of occurrences where accused held for bail / show cause 51 5

e) Number of occurrences where offences alleged, but charges were not laid

79

f) Number of occurrences where no offence alleged 677

2. Reasons Charges not Laid: Number of

Occurrences

a) No reasonable grounds 79

b) Offender deceased 0

c) Diplomatic Immunity 0

d) Offender in foreign country 0

3. Type of Relationship Between Victim and Accused: (Occurrences where charges are laid)

Total

a) Female victim – male accused 76

b) Male victim – female accused 11

c) Same sex male 0

d) Same sex female 1

4. Type of Charges Laid:

Assault

a) Common Assault 80 5

b) Assault with a Weapon or Cause Bodily Harm 9 2

c) Aggravated Assault 0 0

Sexual Assault

a) Sexual Assault 2 0

b) Sexual Assault with a Weapon or Cause Bodily Harm 0 0

c) Aggravated Sexual Assault 0 0

Breaches

a) Breach of Recognizance 23 2

b) Breach of Undertaking 5 1

c) Breach of Remand (CC - s.516; CC - s.517) 0 0

d) Breach of Peace Bond (CC - s.810) 6 1

e) Breach of Probation / Parole 46 0

f) Breach of Restraining Order 1 0

Other Charges

a) Uttering Threats 13 2

b) Criminal Harassment 12 2


c) Mischief 19 3

d) Homicide (Manslaughter & Murder) 0 0

e) Attempted Murder 0 0

f) Choking 2 0

g) Forcible Confinement 2 0

h) Firearms 0 0

i) Other criminal charges not listed above:

1) Break & Enter 0 0

2) Harassing Telephone Calls 0 1

3) Intimidation 4 0

4) Theft (including Theft of a Motor Vehicle) 3 0

5) Take Vehicle Without Owner’s Consent 0 0

6) Unlawfully in a Dwelling 1 1

7) Trespass at Night 1 0

8) Robbery 1 0

9) Possession Weapon 0 1

10) Forcible Entry 0 1

11) Unlawfully in Dwelling 0 0

12) Dangerous Operation Motor Vehicle 0 0

13) Breach Court Order 1 0

14) Extortion 0 0

15) Possession/Use Credit Card 0 0

16) Driving Under Suspension 0 0

253 Charges

19% reduction in criminal charges

5. Weapons Used to Commit an Offence or Intimidate: Male Female Number of

Occurrences

a) Firearms 0

b) Other weapon 4

6. Previous Charges: (Excluding Breaches) Male Female Number of accused with previous charges relating to domestic

violence

42 4

7. Domestic Violence Adult Homicides: Male Female Number of

Occurrences

a) Total number of domestic violence adult homicide occurrences 0

b) Number of domestic violence homicide adult victims 0 0 c) Number of accused that had prior domestic violence charges

involved in domestic violence homicides.

0 0

d) Number of homicides involving the use of a weapon 0

8. Domestic Violence Related Child Homicides / Attempted Homicides:

Male Female Number of

Occurrences

a) Total number of domestic violence related child homicide occurrences

0

b) Number of domestic violence related child homicide victims 0

c) Total number of domestic violence related attempted child homicide occurrences

0

Source: Detective Sgt. Elaina Taylor, Domestic Violence Coordinator


While the number of reported collisions within the City during 2012 remained consistent at 763 incidents, versus 764 reported collisions in 2011, the collision rate in the 20 highest collision intersections had been reduced by 12 collisions (9%) and 4 reported injuries (15%).

Speeding, driver error and distracted driving are still among the main causes of preventable collisions.

Above – Motor Vehicle Collision at Norwich Ave. & Pavey St.

Above - Sgt. Don Thomas conducting speed enforcement during one of many traffic safety campaigns conducted by officers in 2012.


JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC

8

12

9

13

17

22

1113

14

9

4

11

14 15

12 12 1213

76

119 9 9

Injuries Reported in All Reported Collisions2012 Total = 143 injuries reported by the 1,412 parties involved

2011 Total = 129 injuries reported by the 1,436 parties involved

2012 2011

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC

77

62

5854

57

83

5356

75

59

67

62

77

85

73

50

66

57

43

5963 64

52

75

Total Collisions 2012 vs. 20112012 = 763 Collisions

2011 = 764 Collisions

2012 2011


2012 Police Operational Budget:

Actual Budget Figures:

Expenditures: $12,725,739 - includes all categories of operational expenditures Costs Recovered: $ 1,521,381 - includes revenues, grants & costs recovered Net Budget: $11,204,358 = $296.77 per capita based on a population of 37,754

residents (as per the 2011 census).

Budget Composition: The 2012 budget consisted of approximately 90% salary and benefit costs, 6% operational expenditures and 4% court security expenditures. The Woodstock Police Services’ responsibility for providing court security is mandated by the province under the authority of the Police Services Act.

90%

6% 4%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Budget Composition

Salaries & Benefit Expenditures90%

Day-to-Day OperationalExpenditures 6%

Provincially Mandated CourtSecurity Expenditures 4%


2010 2011 2012

Total Officers (actual authorized strength) 65 65 65

Total Internal Investigations Ordered by the Chief of Police 2 1 1

Total Public (Citizen) Complaints 7 7 10

- Conduct 7 7 10

- Service

1

- Policy

TOTAL COMPLAINTS (Chief-Ordered Internal Investigations and Citizen Complaints)

9 8 11

Allegations

Incivility/Insubordination

1

Neglect of Duty 4 2 6

Discreditable Conduct 3 1 2

Excessive/Unnecessary Use of Force 2 2 1

Unlawful/Unnecessary Exercise of Authority

2 2

Unsatisfactory Work Performance

Other Service Complaints

Resolutions

Not Dealt with- Section 59 (frivolous, vexatious, bad faith, outdated, not affected)

1 6

Informal Resolution without a Hearing

2 2

- Conduct

- Service

- Policy

Withdrawn by Complainant 1 2 1

Unsubstantiated through investigation 4 4

Police Service Act Hearing – One 2010 PSA Hearing was completed in Aug. 2011

1

Complaint Investigations Carried into 2013

2

Report Source: Deputy Chief – Updated January 3

rd, 2013

The Woodstock Police Service remains fully committed to ensuring our citizens receive the highest standard of professional policing possible. Every citizen complaint and internal investigation ordered by the Chief of Police is thoroughly conducted and reviewed. When considering the incredible number of police – citizen contacts made annually in a wide variety of sometimes hostile and difficult circumstances, these few conduct investigations are well within acceptable limits. The fact there were so few formal complaints reflects positively on the professionalism of our officers.


The Police Services Act requires members of a police service to submit a use of force report

to the Chief of Police whenever the member:

1) Draws a handgun in the presence of a member of the public, excluding a member

of the police force while on duty, or discharges a firearm

2) Uses a weapon other than a firearm on another person; or

3) Uses physical force on another person that results in an injury requiring medical

attention

The 2012 Use of Force Reports describing the different use of force options engaged by our

officers on frontline duty have been reviewed. There were a total of twenty-eight (28) reports

submitted during 2012. This is a slight increase over 2011, when twenty-two (22) were

submitted. The break-down of the types of reports submitted is as follows:

Use-of-Force Option 2010 2011 2012

Firearm Displayed 6 3 times 11 times

Firearm Discharged 6 13 times

(Destroying injured animals)

8 times (Destroying injured

animals)

Taser 5 2 times 6 times

(Displayed 2 times Deployed 4 times)

OC Spray 5 3 times 3 times

Baton 0 0 0

Police Service Dog (PSD) 1 0 0

Open Hand Techniques

Where Medical Treatment 2 1 time 0 Required

In each of the 28 incidents requiring a Use of Force Report, with the exception of destroying

injured animals, the officers were dealing with actively resistant offenders or in circumstances

that justified measures to protect their safety or the safety of members of the public.

Considering the fact that our officers responded to almost 16,000 calls for service and dealt

with a wide variety of actively resistant / occasionally dangerous offenders in 2012, these

statistics are well within acceptable margins. Report Source: Deputy Chief D. Longworth, January 21, 2013


Left – Police Services Board Member Mary Anne Silverthorn is sworn-in by Justice of the Peace M. McMahon on June 11

th, 2012, after being re-

appointed to the Board.

Above – Chief Freeman presents past Board member Nelson Simard with a plaque recognizing his contributions and leadership while serving as a member.

Awards

Order of Merit for the Police Forces

In September, Inspector Bill Renton was

invested as a Member of the Order of Merit

for the Police Forces (M.O.M.) by the

Governor General of Canada His Excellency

the Right Honourable David Johnston during

a formal ceremony held in Quebec City.

Inspector Renton was one of only 50 police

officers from across Canada to receive this

prestigious recognition in 2012.


Police Exemplary Service Medals

Sgt. Marvin Massecar (far left) and

Deputy Chief Daryl Longworth were

presented with their Police Exemplary

Service Medals by Board Chair Nancy

O’Grady in recognition of their 20 years

of loyal and exemplary service to law

enforcement in Canada.

30-Year “First Bar” Medal Presentation→ In April, Cst. Wayne Sczepanski (left) & Sgt. Greg Fletcher (far right) were awarded the Police Exemplary Service First Bar in recognition of 30 years of loyal and exemplary service to law enforcement in Canada. These officers are pictured with Deputy Chief Daryl Longworth.

Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

Medal Award →

Auxiliary Sergeant Deb Klemp,

Sgt. Elaina Taylor, Sergeant

Marvin Massecar and Deputy

Chief Daryl Longworth each

received the Queen’s Diamond

Jubilee Medal in November in

recognition of their significant

contributions to the community.


Presentation of the Chief’s Commendation for Bravery

Left to right – Cst. J. Sylvester, Cst. R. Rudy, Cst. M. Lynch, Cst. M. Blair, Cst. T. Allard

On April 29th, at approximately 1:35 a.m., Woodstock Police officers received a report of a fire

at the apartment building located at 918 Harford St., Woodstock. All police units attended the scene. Cst. Lynch arrived within 30 seconds and advised other responding officers of flames on the third floor. He, along with Cst. Allard, Cst. Murray (absent from photo), Cst. Blair, Cst. Sylvester and A/Sgt. Rudy entered the building to evacuate residents safely from the smoke filled third floor. Several residents had been calling for help as they had not been able to evacuate the apartments on their own.

Parliament Hill - Ottawa

← Oxford MP Dave MacKenzie & Minister of

Justice / Attorney General of Canada Rob

Nicholson with Chief Freeman at Parliament Hill.

Federal Minister of Public Safety Vic Toews with

Chief Freeman outside the House of Commons

on Parliament Hill, Ottawa. →

In May, Chief Freeman was invited to testify before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights at Parliament Hill, Ottawa. He testified before the multi-party Committee in support of a Private Member’s Bill calling for a mandatory minimum 5-year prison term for anyone convicted of a stranger-kidnapping of a child under 16 years of age. This was a very rare opportunity for a chief of police to testify before a Parliamentary Committee.


Woodstock Officers Awarded the Ontario Medal for Police Bravery

Left to right – Ontario Minister of Community Safety Madeleine Meilleur, Chief Freeman,

Cst. Rick Sziklai, Sgt. Neil Butler and Lieutenant Governor David Onley at Queen’s Park

In March 2011, Cst. Rick Sziklai & Sgt. Neil Butler risked their own personal safety while rescuing an elderly lady & firefighter during their emergency response to a building explosion and fire on Victoria Avenue. During a public ceremony at Queen’s Park held in November of 2012, both heroic officers were awarded the Ontario Medal for Police Bravery. All members of Staff Sergeant Shelton’s D Platoon had received the Chief’s Commendation for Bravery in 2011 as a result of their collective heroic effort to save the building residents. Tragically, two lives were lost that day to the explosion and fire.

Cst. Richard Sziklai Sgt. Neil Butler

Ontario Medal for Police Bravery


← In June, Constable Matt Lynch was featured in the Sentinel

Review’s special feature “Forty Under

Forty” article that identified 40 people

under 40 years of age that stand out in Oxford County.

→

Also in June, Cst. Adam Dicola was awarded the Constable Russell O’Connor Memorial Motor Officer Award after completing the Ontario Police College/Deeley Harley Davidson Police Motor Officers Course. This honour is only awarded to new Motor Officers who exemplify the qualities and skills of a Police Motor Officer. Pictured left to right - Instructor Dave Black, Cst Adam Dicola, and Instructor Stan Hazen.

The dedicated members of the Woodstock Police Service generously contribute to

our community in a variety of ways over and above their law enforcement role….

Fill a Cruiser Christmas Food Drive

Each year the members of our Auxiliary Policing Unit enthusiastically kick off the Christmas season with a charity food drive in partnership with Sobeys. A great deal of food and money was collected and distributed to the Salvation Army and Operation Sharing to benefit those in need.


The Lights & Sirens Charity Gala

This extremely successful gala event is a partnership between the Woodstock Police Service, the Woodstock Fire Service and the Emergency Medical Service (EMS). Over the last three years this event has generously contributed approximately $100,000 to benefit four local charities. WPS members: D/Cst. Steve Berkeley (2nd from left), Auxiliary Sgt. Deb Klemp (2nd from right) and CRO Jayne Baker (right).

Below – WPS participating in the “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” violence awareness & fundraising march held in May in Southside Park supporting Domestic Assault Services of Oxford (DASO).


In Support of the Special Olympics

Members of the Woodstock Police Service demonstrate their support for the Special Olympics and local Special Olympians by participating in “Be a Fan Day.” Members wore red laces with their uniforms as a symbolic gesture to recognize the Olympians’ successes and achievements at all levels of competition.

← Inspector Renton joins Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving (O.S.A.I.D.) for the Woodstock Police Service’s 2012 Christmas R.I.D.E. Campaign Kick-Off.

→ 2012 Police Week display in Museum Square. Left to right – Cst. Paul Hill, Cst. Steve McEwen, Auxiliary Cst. Graham Reeves, Auxiliary Cst. Paul White and (foreground) Cst. Eric Hiiuvain


Community Media Partners…

Heart FM 104.7

Rogers TV

Woodstock Sentinel Review


Safe Communities – Woodstock Project. This is an exciting program that was first introduced in early 2011. The project is co-chaired by Chief Rod Freeman and Fire Chief Scott Tegler, supported by Project Coordinator Carla Garrett. A Leader’s Table of 15 community champions was created and approximately 70 service providers, representing approximately 50 organizations within our community, were consulted in identifying the three top priorities to be addressed. Those priorities were identified as being the reduction of injuries & death stemming from falls, motor vehicles and sports/recreation activities. Safe Communities Canada defines a safe community as “A community that has put the people and processes in place to address the pain and cost of its injuries wherever and however they occur.” Additionally and equally important, “A safe community is a community which demonstrates its determination to make a difference and to become a safer and healthier community in which to live, learn, work and play.” Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) generously stepped forward in 2011 with a $25,000 donation to successfully launch this project for the benefit of our citizens. We remain immensely grateful for that incredible corporate support from an important community partner.

This collaborative, long-term project is intended to have a positive impact on the good quality of life for residents of the City of Woodstock. This will be accomplished through reducing injuries and death related to the three established priorities, previously identified as: falls, motor vehicle collisions and sports/recreational activities.

Woodstock Fire Chief Scott Tegler (left) and Woodstock Police Chief Rod Freeman accepting a generous donation of $25,000 to launch the Safe Communities – Woodstock Project from Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) General Manager of Manufacturing, Fred Volf (centre), in June of 2011.


In a ceremony at the Community Sports Complex on October 2nd, 2012, our community received Parachute/Safe Community Canada’s official declaration as a “Canadian Designated Safe Community”…

Dedicated to “Protecting Our Community”

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