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Brant County

28 Mechanic Street Paris, Ontario N3L 1K2

Tel: (519) 442-2242 Fax: (519) 442-6808 www.opp.ca

DetAchment

Brant county Detachment

Enforcement & Crime Suppression

Community Mobilization

& Crime Prevention

Community Engagement & Liaison

Community Safety

& Consultation

Communities which have the greatest capacity toresolve issues that threaten their safety, securityand well-being, require the least police assistance.

Situational Crime Prevention Measures: focus on specific forms of crime - like double-cylinder, dual bolt locks that prevent some forms of break and enter.

Police may have to find the natural community leadersand engage them to help community members increase their own safety, security and well-being.

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COMMUNITY MOBILIZATIONActions and initiatives that police officerstake to motivate and support neighbours

to deal more effectively with the root causes of crime and insecurity

in their neighbourhoods.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Police actions that encourage

participation of neighbours andcitizens in increasing their own

and others safety, securityand well-being.

COMMUNITY Community includes every person

or organization that is affected by any real or anticipated threat

to peace, safety, security and well-being.

COMMUNITY POLICINGCommunity Policing is the process

by which police and other community members partner to improve

community wellbeing, safety and security through joint problem identification, analysis, response and evaluation.

Ontario’s Mobilization & Engagement Model of Community Policing

Community &

Police

Safe Communities... A Secure Ontario

Committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

Professionalism, Accountability, Diversity, Respect, Excellence and Leadership

OUR VISION

OUR MISSION

OUR VALUES

24-Hour Proactive and Reactive Policing/Investigation

Aboriginal Policing

Auxiliary Policing

Aviation

Behavioural Sciences and Analysis

Canine

Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive Response

Child Exploitation Investigation

Communications

Community Policing

Complaint Investigation

Court Case Management

Crime Prevention

Crime Stoppers

Crisis Negotiations

Differential Response

Drug Enforcement

E-Crime (Electronic Crime)

Emergency Planning and Response

Forensic Identification

Hate Crimes/Extremism Investigation

Illegal Gaming Investigation

Incident Command

Intelligence

Major Case Management

Marine/Motorized Snow Vehicle/All-Terrain Vehicle

Media Relations

Offender Transportation

Ontario Sex Offender Registry

Organized Crime Investigation

Protective Services

RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere)

Search and Rescue

Surveillance - Electronic and Physical

Tactics and Rescue

Technical Traffic Collision Investigation

Traffic Safety

Training

Underwater Search and Recovery

Urban Search and Rescue

ViCLAS (Violent Crime Linkage Analysis System)

Victim Assistance

The above list corresponds with the Adequacy & Effectiveness of Police Services Regulation (Adequacy Standards, O. Reg. 3/99). The list further provides an overview of various OPP programs and services but should not be considered complete.

OPP PROgRAMS ANd SERVIcES

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County of Brant Detachment 2014-2016 Action Plan Ontario Provincial Police

Safe Communities – A Secure Ontario 1

Page

Message from the Detachment Commander 2

Facts and Figures 4

Overview 5

Our Detachment 9

List of Priorities for 2014-2016 12

Crime 13

Traffic 18

Other Policing Priorities 21

2014-2016 County of Brant Detachment Action Plan Table of Contents



I am pleased to present our 2014-2016 Action Plan for the County of Brant Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police. On September 20

th, 2014, we will begin our 15

th year of providing policing services to the County of Brant

under a contract agreement with the Province of Ontario. Over the last ten years, the County of Brant has experienced a population growth of 12.5%. Future projections have the County’s population exceeding 45,000 by 2031. The next three years, in particular, will feature new opportunities for immediate growth and development within the County of Brant and we must be ready to work in partnership with our community to ensure that we can effectively meet the challenges created by increased traffic flow, enhanced public interaction and an anticipated rise in calls for service. The development of the Brant 403 Business Park has already attracted new opportunities for local, national and international companies that have shown a willingness to invest in this community, expand services and bring new jobs and stakeholders to the area. Residential development, including single family dwellings, duplex and multi-unit structures, will provide more than a thousand new “homes” in the next three years in southwest Paris and elsewhere within the County. Our sixty-five uniform and civilian staff must be prepared to reflect the principles of our new OPP Mission Statement; “Committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.” While 2013 statistics showed a 5.7% increase in property related crimes in Brant, we also experienced an overall 16.4% reduction in violent crime and a 9% reduction in drug offences. Our detachment front-line members are continuously working with our dedicated Street Crime Unit members as well as our Detectives within the Detachment Major Crime Unit to identify and process evidence and develop investigative leads for property-related and serious benchmark offences reported to our detachment, often in concert with our neighbouring police services and intelligence units. We also receive support from our Community Policing Committee members, who help us by identifying neighbourhood concerns and participating in proactive initiatives and messaging, such as the “Lock-It-Or-Lose-It” campaigns. Our Detachment members are also assisted through information generated by the highly successful Brant-Brantford Crime Stoppers Program, a community organization administered by a volunteer civilian board of directors, which compensates anonymous tipsters for information that results in arrests and recovered stolen property or seized drugs. Sadly, four persons lost their lives in vehicle related mishaps within Brant County in 2013. In each case, one or more of “the Big-Four Factors” played a role in the victims’ untimely deaths; aggressive driving, impaired driving, distracted driving or improper use of seatbelts. While our detachment experienced a 33% reduction in fatal motor vehicle collisions and a 10.5% reduction in personal injury collisions in 2013 over 2012, post-collision analysis continues to show that virtually every collision is preventable in some fashion. In 2013, our Detachment added an Analyst position which greatly enhances our ability to review crime and traffic patterns, all in an effort to identify trends and suspects. Our vision is to develop a “predictive” component to our operational strategies, ensuring that are resources are deployed strategically to enhance visibility at locations and during times where criminal activity or collisions are found to be occurring with greater frequency.

Message from the Detachment Commander



We look forward to working proactively with our many community stakeholders to develop cooperative strategies. Combined with enhanced training for our members, particularly in the area of Critical Incident and Mental Health awareness, it is our collective goal to provide a foundation for sustainable community safety and reduced victimization. The 2014 Community Satisfaction Survey shows that 97.1% of the Brant County respondents indicated that they felt safe or very safe in our community and that 94.1% of respondents were satisfied or very satisfied with the quality of service provided by the OPP. Our members are proud to serve the County of Brant and we look forward to our continued partnership with our community, adhering to our values of professionalism, accountability, diversity, respect, excellence and leadership. David B. Durant Inspector - Commander County of Brant Detachment



Facts and Figures



Detachment Personnel Table 1.1

OPP Facilities in Detachment Area Table 1.2

Facility 2013

Number of Detachment Facilities 1

Extended Services Offices 4

Uniform TOTAL

Inspector 1

Staff Sergeant 1

Sergeant 5

Constable 53

TOTAL Uniform 60

Civilian TOTAL

Civilian Classified 5

TOTAL Civilian 5

TOTAL 65 Data is based on Staff Strength Headcount, includes employees on leave of absence except those on Long Term Income Protection. Excludes Unclassified Civilians and Casual/Part-Time Police. Source: Workforce Information Network (WIN) Extract 09Jul14

Hours (Field Personnel) Table 1.3

2011 2012 2013 %

Change

Criminal Code 19,245.00 17,726.50 15,337.75 -13.48%

Traffic 12,770.50 14,011.75 16,449.50 17.40%

Patrol 21,663.50 22,257.75 19,911.50 -10.54%

Other 56,648.25 57,532.75 58,007.50 0.83%

TOTAL 110,327.25 111,528.75 109,706.25 -1.63% Data is based on Detachment patrol and obligated duty hours worked. Source: Ontario Provincial Police, Daily Activity Reporting System. 10May14 Note: The % change is based on last year over previous year.

Criminal Code & Provincial Statute Charges Laid Table 1.4

2011 2012 2013 %

Change

Highway Traffic Act 5896 8564 8658 1.1%

Criminal Code Traffic

152 172 174 1.2%

Criminal Code Non-Traffic

656 533 675 26.6%

Liquor Licence Act 125 102 145 42.2%

Other 645 661 679 2.7%

TOTAL 7474 10032 10331 3.0% Source: Ministry of the Attorney General Integrated Court Offence Network (ICON) 14Apr14 Note: These annual counts are based on the date charges were entered into MAG’s ICON and not the date the charges occurred. The % change is based on last year over previous year.

Overview



CRIME Violent Crimes Table 2-1

Offences 2011 2012 2013 %

Change

01-Murder 0 0 0 0%

02-Other Offences Causing Death

0 1 0 -100%

03-Attempt Murder 0 0 0 0%

04-Sexual Assault 17 15 8 -46.67%

05-Assault 107 112 101 -9.82%

06-Abduction 4 1 1 0%

07-Robbery 5 6 6 0%

08-Other Crimes Against a Person

34 48 37 -22.92%

TOTAL 167 183 153 -16.39%

Property Crimes Table 2-2

Offences 2011 2012 2013 %

Change

01-Arson 5 4 4 0%

02-Break and Enter 150 155 152 -1.94%

03-Theft Over $5,000 84 93 94 0%

04-Theft Under $5,000 298 278 307 10.43%

05-Have Stolen Goods 21 12 17 41.67%

06-Fraud 67 52 67 28.85%

07-Mischief 244 203 202 -0.49%

TOTAL 869 797 842 5.65%

Please note, the following offences are included accordingly:

Corresponding Primary Offence Levels

01* Murder 1st Degree, Murder 2nd Degree, Manslaughter, Infanticide

02 Criminal Negligence Causing Death, Other Related Offences Causing Death

03 Attempted Murder, Conspire to Commit Murder

04 Aggravated Sexual Assault, Sexual Assault with a Weapon, Sexual Assault, Other Criminal Code * Sec. 151 – Sec. 160, Sexual Interference, Invitation to Sexual Touching, Sexual Exploitation, Sexual Exploitation of a Person with a Disability, Incest, Corrupting Morals of a Child, Sexually Explicit Material to Child with Intent, Luring a Child via a Computer, Anal Intercourse, Bestiality – Commit/Compel/Incite Person, Voyeurism 05 Aggravated Assault Level 3, Assault with a Weapon, Assault Level 1, Unlawfully Causing Bodily Harm, Discharge Firearm with Intent, Using Firearm (or imitation) in commission of offence, Pointing a Firearm, Assault Peace Officer, Assault Peace Officer with a Weapon OR Cause Bodily Harm, Aggravated Assault on Peace Officer, Criminal Negligence – Bodily Harm, Trap Likely to or Cause Bodily Harm, Other Assaults / Admin Noxious thing 06 Kidnapping / Confinement, Kidnapping, Forcible Confinement, Hostage Taking, Trafficking in Persons, Abduction Under 14, Abduction Under 16, Remove Child from Canada, Abduction Contravening A Custody Order, Abduction – No Custody Order

07 Robbery, Robbery of Firearms

08 Extortion, Intimidation of a Justice System Participant or a Journalist, Intimidation of a Non-Justice Participant, Criminal Harassment, Threatening / Indecent Phone Calls, Utter Threats, Explosives, Arson – Disregard for Human Life, Other Criminal Code * against public order

*Homicide Data is extracted from Homicide Survey


01 Arson

02 Break & Enter, Break & Enter – Firearms, Break & Enter – Steal firearm from motor vehicle 03 Theft Over, Theft Over $5,000 – Motor Vehicle, Theft from Motor Vehicles Over $5,000, Theft Over $5,000 Shoplifting, Theft of Motor Vehicle 04 Theft Under $5,000, Theft Under $5,000 – Motor Vehicle, Theft from Motor Vehicles Under $5,000, Theft Under $5,000 Shoplifting 05 Possession of Stolen Goods, Trafficking in Stolen Goods over $5,000 (incl. possession with intent to traffic), Possession of Stolen Goods over $5,000, Trafficking in Stolen Goods under $5,000 (incl. possession with intent to traffic), Possession of Stolen Goods under $5,000

06 Fraud, Identity Theft, Identity Fraud

07 Mischief, Mischief to Property Over $5,000 Exp., Mischief to Property Under $5,000 Exp., Mischief to Religious Property Motivated by Hate, Altering / Destroying / Removing a vehicle identification number



Other Criminal Code Table 2-3

Offences 2011 2012 2013 %

Change

01-Offensive Weapons 12 6 2 -66.67%

02-Other Criminal Code *excluding traffic

106 125 109 -12.80%

TOTAL 118 131 111 -15.27%

Drugs Table 2-4

Offences 2011 2012 2013 %

Change

01-Possession 86 105 97 -7.62%

02-Trafficking 23 26 15 -42.31

03-Importation and Production

11 13 19 46.15%

TOTAL 120 144 131 -9.03%

Federal Statutes Table 2-5

Offences 2011 2012 2013 %

Change

01-Other Federal Statutes

6 5 1 -80%

TOTAL 6 5 1 -80%

2013 Intelligence-Led Policing – Crime Abatement Strategy Table 2-6

Number of Checks Number of Charges

12 160 Source: Niche RDP Data Extract Custom Report, 09 May 14


01 Offensive Weapons – Explosives, Use of Firearm in Offence, Offensive Weapons – Weapons Trafficking, Possess Firearm while prohibited, Other Criminal Code * Sec. 78 – Sec. 96, Import / Export – Firearm / Weapon / Ammunition / Device, Offensive Weapons – Point Firearm, Other Criminal Code * Sec. 105 – Sec. 108, Breach of Firearms Regulation – Unsafe Storage 02 Prostitution – Bawdy House, Live on avails of prostitution, Parent / Guardian Procure sexual activity, Prostitution under 18 – Procuring, Prostitution – Other Prostitution, Betting House, Gaming House, Other Gaming and Betting, Bail Violations, Counterfeit Money, Disturb the Peace, Escape Custody, Indecent Acts, Child Pornography, Voyeurism, Public Morals, Lure Child via Computer, Obstruct Public Peace Officer , Prisoner Unlawfully at Large, Trespass at Night, Fail to Attend Court, Breach of Probation, Threatening / Harassing Phone Calls, Utter Threats to Property / Animals, Advocating Genocide, Public Incitement of Hatred, Unauthorized record for sale, rental, comm. Distribution, Other Criminal Code * Sec. 46 – Sec. 78.1, Property or Services for Terrorist Activities, Terrorism – Property, Participate in Activity of Terrorist Group, Facilitate Terrorist Activity, Instruct Terrorist Act, Harbour or conceal a Terrorist, Hoax Terrorism, Offensive Weapons – Careless use of firearms, Bribery / Perjury, Other Criminal Code * Sec. 176 – Sec. 182, Interception / Disclosure of Communication, Other Criminal Code * Sec. 215 – Sec. 319, Other Criminal Code * Sec. 337 – Sec. 352, Other Criminal Code * Sec. 415 – Sec. 427, Intimidation of Justice System Participant, Other Criminal Code * Sec. 437 – Sec. 447, Offences Related to Currency, Proceeds of Crime, Attempts, Conspiracies, Accessories, Instruct Offence for Criminal Organization, Commission of offence for Criminal Organization, Participate in Activities of Criminal Organization, Other Criminal Code * Sec. 462 – Sec. 753


01 Possession–Heroin, Possession–Cocaine, Possession–Other Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA), Possession–Cannabis, Possession–Methamphetamine (Crystal Meth), Possession–Methylenedioxyamphetamine (Ecstasy) 02 Trafficking–Heroin, Trafficking–Cocaine, Trafficking-Other CDSA, Trafficking–Cannabis, Trafficking-Methamphetamine (Crystal Meth), Trafficking-Methylenedioxyamphetamine (Ecstasy) 03 Import/Export–Heroin, Import/Export–Cocaine, Import/Export–Other Drugs, CDSA *Sec.6 Import/Export


01 Other Federal Statutes, Bankruptcy Act, Income Tax Act, Canada Shipping Act, Canada Health Act, Customs Act, Competition Act, Excise Act, Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA), Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, Human Trafficking (involving the use of abduction, fraud, deception or use of threat), Human Smuggling fewer than 10 persons, Human Smuggling 10 persons or more, Firearms Act, National Defence Act, Other Federal Statutes

Tables 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, 2-4, 2-5 Source: Records Management System (RMS Niche), 09May14 Note: These annual counts are based on primary UCR offence level counts only, actual occurrences. The % change is based on last year over previous year. For a more detailed explanation of Uniform Crime Reporting Codes see Statistics Canada, Uniform Crime Reporting at www.statcan.gc.ca



TRAFFIC

The OPP is focused on the “Big Four” factors in deaths and injuries: lack of occupant restraint, aggressive driving including speeding, impaired and distracted driving. Motor Vehicle Collisions (MVC) by Type Table 3-1 (Includes roadway, off-road and motorized snow vehicle collisions)

2011 2012 2013 %

Change

Fatal MVCs 3 6 4 -33.33%

Personal Injury MVCs 105 95 85 -10.53%

Property Damage MVCs 851 858 893 4.08%

TOTAL MVCs 959 959 982 2.4%

Alcohol-related MVCs 33 30 30 0%

Persons Killed 3 6 4 -33.33%

Persons Injured 153 140 116 -17.14% Source: Ontario Provincial Police, Collision Reporting System (CRS), 03MAY14 Note: The % change is based on last year over previous year.

Primary Causal Factors in Fatal MVCs on Roadways Table 3-2

Source: Ontario Provincial Police Collision Reporting System (CRS). 03May14 The % change is based on last year over previous year. * Seatbelt includes: Use unknown, lap and shoulder belt, lap belt only, lap belt only of combined assembly, child safety seat used incorrectly, child safety seat used correctly, other passive restraint device.

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1 3 2 -33.33%

# of Fatal MVCs where alcohol is a Factor

1 1 0 -100%

# of Fatalities where lack of seatbelt* use is a Factor

2 4 1 -75%

# of Fatal MVCs where driver inattention is a Factor

0 1 0 -100%

# of Fatal MVCs where wildlife is a Factor

0 0 0 0%

Total Fatal MVCs 3 6 3 -50%

Fatalities in Detachment Area Table 3-3

Roadways 2011 2012 2013 %

Change

Fatal Incidents 3 6 3 -50%

Persons Killed 3 6 3 -50%

Alcohol Related 1 1 0 -100%

Marine 2011 2012 2013 %

Change

Fatal Incidents 0 1 0 -100%

Persons Killed 0 1 0 -100%

Alcohol Related 0 1 0 -100%

Off-Road Vehicles 2011 2012 2013 %

Change

Fatal Incidents 0 0 0 0% Persons Killed 0 0 0 0% Alcohol Related 0 0 0 0%

Motorized Snow Vehicles

2011 2012 2013 %

Change

Fatal Incidents 0 0 1 100%

Persons Killed 0 0 1 100%

Alcohol Related 0 0 1 100% Source: Ontario Provincial Police, Collision Reporting System (CRS), 03May14 Note: Motorized Snow Vehicles Statistics are reported seasonally from October 1

st to March 31

st each reporting period. The % change is based on

last year over previous year.



The County of Brant experienced a population growth of 12.5% between 2004 and 2014. The 2011 census indicates that 35,638 persons

currently call Brant County their home. It is anticipated that the population of the County of Brant will reach 45,000 by the year 2031. The entire

area, including the City of Brantford and Six Nations Grand River Territory, experienced a reported growth in population of 8.7% to 136,035 during

the same time frame.

The County of Brant borders upon the Region of Waterloo, the City of Hamilton, Haldimand County, the Six Nations Grand River Territory and

New Credit First Nation, the County of Norfolk to the south, and the County of Oxford.

Provincial Highway 403 runs through the middle of the County and serves as the main transportation corridor joining the Highway 401/402 matrix

at Woodstock and the Ontario/Michigan frontier at Windsor and Sarnia to the west, with the Highway 407 Toll Route and Queen Elizabeth

Highway at Burlington and connections to Toronto and the Niagara/New York Frontier at Queenston/Lewiston, Niagara Falls and Fort Erie/Buffalo

in the east.

The most recent Ministry of Transportation (MTO) traffic volume records (2010) indicate that an average of 44,900 vehicles use Highway 403

between Brantford and Hamilton on a daily basis. Similarly, an average of 21,600 vehicles use Highway 403 between Highway 401 and the Rest

Acres Road interchange, and 29,800 vehicles use Highway 403 between Rest Acres Road (Highway 24 south) and the City of Brantford on a daily

basis.

Provincial Highway 24 serves as the main north-south corridor through Brant County, dissected in part by Highway 403 into a north section, which

joins Brantford with Cambridge in Waterloo Region, and a south section which joins Brantford with Simcoe and the north shore of Lake Erie, within

the County of Norfolk.

MTO traffic volume records (2010) indicate that approximately 15,300 vehicles use the northern section of Highway 24 between the City of

Brantford and the Brant/Waterloo Boundary daily while 10,400 vehicles use the southern section of Highway 24 between Highway 403 and the

Brant/Norfolk boundary on a daily basis. The MTO continues to move forward with environmental studies in advance of a proposed route for a new

Highway 424 corridor joining Hwy 401 in Waterloo Region with Hwy 403 in Brant County and ultimately extending south to reach Norfolk County.

The County of Brant and environs may anticipate a significant increase in traffic volumes and population over the next 5-10 years as the area

continues to pursue and attract investment through the Provincial “Places-to-Grow” Act of 2006. This legislation placed the County of Brant on the

leading edge of the next wave of development outside of the designated “Green Belt”, surrounding the Greater Golden Horseshoe and South-

Central Ontario. This initiative could encourage considerable growth in population and development with new industry encouraged to settle in this

designated area. The County of Brant also continues to embrace the newest “Green Technology” principles and initiatives. A 30 hectare (74

acre) plot of land immediately adjacent to the Highway 403/Rest Acres Road interchange was recently developed jointly with the Six Nations

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Grand River Territory Council. The initiative focused on promoting and attracting developments which use and/or produce environmentally friendly

technology and materials. As an example of their efforts, the County of Brant recently welcomed the construction and opening of a large Adidas

warehouse facility to the Highway 403 Brant Industrial Park. The facility will employ 400 persons and managed over 200 commercial tractor

trailers on a daily basis.

With new residential developments under construction and planned over the next few years, the County’s base population will continue to grow

proportionately. An increase in the flow of heavy vehicle traffic is expected as new industrial developments are attracted to the Highway 403 Brant

Industrial Park. As well, the County is rich with aggregate deposits and with the pending residential and commercial growth, it is anticipated that

several new gravel pits will come into production to answer the demand from developers. It is anticipated that this industry could collectively

generate over 1000 truck-loads of aggregate material daily on County roads.

Designated as a Canadian Heritage River in 1994, the Grand River, and its tributaries, including the Nith River, serves as a primary source of

water and recreation for our community. Native cultures have flourished along the banks of the Grand for more than 10,000 years, generating a

long sense of history along its shores.

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Community Satisfaction Survey Year: 2014 This survey is a tool for gathering public opinion on policing issues and ratings of OPP service delivery. It can serve as: • a report card detailing how the people served by the OPP rate that service; • a gauge of public concern about crime and policing issues; • an indicator for making improvements to police services; and • a means to measure how Ontarians view the OPP's service delivery.

The OPP Community Satisfaction Survey is a telephone survey conducted with the general public by research company R.A. Malatest & Associates Ltd., on behalf of the OPP. The survey is conducted for each OPP detachment every three years and annually province-wide. Randomly selected telephone numbers and Random Digit Dial were used to sample respondents who were at least 16 years old, where no member of the household was employed by the OPP.

The next Community Satisfaction Survey for Brant Detachment will be conducted in the Spring of 2017

1. Safety in the Community 97.1 % of respondents felt safe or very safe in their community

2. Contacting the OPP 85.3% of respondents were satisfied or very satisfied with the ease of contacting the OPP

3. Service Quality 94.1% of respondents were satisfied or very satisfied with the quality of service provided by the OPP

4. Local Problem Solving 92.4% of respondents were satisfied or very satisfied with ability of the OPP to work with communities to solve local problems

5. Visibility 90.4% of respondents were satisfied or very satisfied with OPP visibility in their community

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The OPP’s action planning process ensures compliance with the Adequacy and Effectiveness of Police Services Regulation (Adequacy Standards) filed as O. Reg. 3/99 in 1999. Through assessment, analysis and consultation, the following priorities were identified under three categories: crime, traffic and other policing. The priorities reflect provincial, regional and local issues. Subsequent local analysis and consultation will further identify the specific areas of focus for this detachment. Priorities will be addressed by effective management strategies combining engagement, education and enforcement. Operationalized within the construct of Ontario’s Mobilization and Engagement Model of Community Policing these strategies will provide the foundation for sustainable community safety and reduced victimization.

CRIME TRAFFIC OTHER POLICING PRIORITIES

**Violent Crime: Robbery, Assault, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Other Crimes Against a Person

**The Big Four causal factors of fatal, personal injury and property damage collisions on roadways, waterways and trails: impaired (alcohol/drug), speeding/ aggressive and inattentive/distracted driving and lack of occupant restraint and safety equipment

**Calls for service involving persons with mental health issues or in a mental health crisis through engagement and education

**Property Crime: Arson, Break & Enter, Fraud and Mischief

Reducing animal-related motor vehicle collisions **Reducing 911 “Pocket Dials” through engagement and education

**Illicit Drugs **Reducing victimization from cyber and/or technology-enabled crime through engagement and education

** OPP Provincial Priority * OPP Regional Priority

List of Priorities for 2014-2016



**Violent Crime – Robbery, Assault, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Other Crimes against a Person • Although there has been a 16.4% reduction in reported violent crime since 2012, the number of assaults, including sexual assaults, occurring

in Brant County remains our most significant form of violent crime. These incidents are often related to domestic violence and often involve drug and alcohol usage. Assaults can be prevented through educating the public on domestic violence issues, as well as increased awareness on specific preventative measures through the creation of safety plans and appropriate counselling.

• Crimes Against a Person are generally related to criminal harassment and threatening offences which can be effectively mitigated through appropriate conditions of release following the processing of charges and Crime Abatement strategies

• While incidents of robbery remain relatively low in comparison to neighbouring municipalities, we will continue to aggressively support educational initiatives and promote Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles to mitigate risk factors

MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES ACTIVITIES TARGETED OUTCOME

Provincial Target

1.9% reduction in overall violent crime by 2016.

Provincial targeted outcomes

are based on projections derived from trend analysis of 2008-2012 actual occurrence

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Engagement o Brantford General Hospital o School Boards o Nova Vita Women’s Shelter o St. Leonard’s Society o Canadian Mental Health Agency o Children’s Safety Village o Sexual Assault Centre of Brantford o Victim Services of Brant o Canadian Banking Association o Brant Business Improvement Association o Brant-Brantford Crime Stoppers o Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse o OPP – GHQ – Crime Prevention Section – Senior Support

Education o Work and consult with government agencies and service providers to prevent and reduce victims and their potential exposure to repeat and ongoing victimization by providing targeted educational seminars focused on increased awareness and preventative strategies

o Crime Analyst will review violent crimes to identify causal, geographic and demographic factors and provide predictive strategies to supervisors and front-line members to identify and arrest offenders with greater efficiency

o Information flow to front-line members to be continuously updated o Street Crimes Unit members to work proactively with local businesses to ensure that

robbery prevention strategies are in place

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o Community Services Officer will continue to work with community support agencies (Nova Vita Women’s Shelter, St. Leonard’s Society, Canadian Mental Health Agency) in preparing and jointly presenting violence prevention programs

o Domestic Violence Coordinator will continue to be engaged in these incidents as well as coordinating the domestic violence alarm systems for residents within the county with Victim Services of Brant.

o Elementary School Liaison Officer and Paris District High School Liaison Officer will continue to work with the respective school boards and area school managers and staff to raise awareness through anti- violence and anti-bullying presentations and education

Enforcement o Working jointly with the Crown Attorney, officers will continue to conduct thorough investigations, implement Crime Abatement Strategies in identified circumstances and offer referrals as identified to Provincial and Municipal support agencies which deal with victimization, substance abuse, financial planning, safety planning and anger management strategies

o Domestic Violence Coordinator will review all incidents to ensure appropriate police action and referrals have taken place

o Joint sharing of intelligence and information with surrounding police and enforcement agencies through our Detachment Analyst including Brantford Police, Six Nations Police, Hamilton Police, Waterloo Regional Police, Woodstock Police, Royal Canadian Mounted Police and neighbouring OPP Detachments

o Brant-Brantford Crime Stoppers will be provide with “Crime of the Week” submissions for historic and recent unsolved violent crimes

** OPP Provincial Priority



**Property Crime – Arson, Break & Enter, Fraud and Mischief • Property crime continues to occur in Brant County. These crimes are often fueled through linkages to illicit drug use. We strive to provide a

safe and secure environment for the residents of Brant County and educating them on crime prevention will play a large role in the reduction of these incidents, which will also reduce further victimisation.


Provincial Target

11.3% reduction in overall property crime by 2016.

Provincial targeted outcomes

are based on projections derived from trend analysis of 2008-2012 actual occurrence

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Engagement

o Brant Business Improvement Association o Local seasonal residences (trailer parks) o Community Policing Committee o Area Pawn shops o Victim Services of Brant o Brant-Brantford Crime Stoppers o Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) – Brant County o Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse

Education o Prepare and deliver public presentations to Brant County Business’ geared towards identifying what a crime is, crime prevention steps and best practices on when to call the police and how to secure crime related evidence

o Utilize CSO/Media officer by preparing/releasing weekly media bursts involving crime prevention steps, BOLO’s, and area crime alerts

o Work with local pawn shops to assist in the identification and prevention of sales of stolen items

o Identify a Mobilization/Crime Prevention Officer (trial basis) who will be assigned as a business liaison officer to provide assistance to managers with crime prevention strategies

o Use of trained uniform and Auxiliary members to promote principles of CPTED principles to mitigate property related crimes of opportunity

Enforcement o Foot patrols daily within the identified locations o Intelligence-Led Policing (ILP) strategies to identify suspects in business property

crimes o Increase OPP visibility in Business core o Members thoroughly investigate property crimes, complete detailed reports and

identify intelligence linkages to drug activity where detected o Our Detachment Crime Analyst will continue to monitor property crimes, working with

neighbouring police jurisdictions to establish trends, patterns and suspects as well as developing focused patrol strategies specifically targeting identified “hot spots”


Crime



**Illicit Drugs

• To reduce the use of illicit drugs through educational and enforcement strategies with a goal to reduce the availability of controlled substances in our community. The use of drugs can be highly addictive and inevitably leads to an increase in violent crime, property crime and instances of mental health interaction with police. By reducing illicit drugs in our community, a positive impact in the reduction of other criminal and provincial offences will follow.


No Provincial target has

been determined at this

time. The methodology

and reporting on

achievements will be

based:

• Possession,

trafficking and

importation and

production statistics

(refer to pg. 6, Table

2-4)

• Community Drug

Action Team

Statistics

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Engagement

o St. Leonard’s Society o OPP Drug Enforcement Unit, Asset Forfeiture Unit, Highway Safety Division (HSD) –

Highway Enforcement Team (HET), Community Drug Action Team Members o Brantford Municipal Airport o Children’s Safety Village and School Boards o Canadian Mental Health Agency o Brant-Brantford Crime Stoppers

Education o Work with St. Leonard Addiction Services to identify trends and support community training and awareness initiatives

o Brant Drug Action Team (CDAT) member in conjunction with our Media Officer will promote and participate in provincial prescription drug drop-off day

o CSO to use media campaigns to raise awareness of legal status of controlled substances, results of harmful use and results/dangers of production of these substances as well as legal consequences of drug production, trafficking, and possession. Work with media outlets to curb the public acceptance of illicit drugs use.

o CDAT member will work with local airport and pilots to gather locations of outdoor marijuana cultivation (Operation Pot-Spot – Brant-Brantford Crime Stoppers)

o School liaison member to work with Children’s Safety Village to educate students o Frontline members trained in Confidential Informant (CI) Handling resulting in

increased sources of intelligence for detection and enforcement o Frontline members to receive enhanced training in Professional Traffic Stops from

HET members – look beyond the licence plate strategies

Enforcement o Work with Federal Crown Attorney’s office to encourage zero tolerance prosecutions and promote applications for court-ordered forfeitures of cash and assets

o Frontline members to continue zero tolerance enforcement & thorough investigations o Analyze calls for service, street checks, and intelligence information, to project future

occurrences of drug o Deployment of HSD HET for enhanced criminal interdiction on all roadways


Crime



**Reducing victimization from cyber and/or technology-enabled crime through engagement and education • As use of the internet and related technology continues to increase, the corresponding occurrences of computer related identity theft, fraud

and bullying will continue to increase. These instances are generally complex, lengthy and expensive to investigate. Through effective public education strategies, many of these occurrences can be avoided. The OPP will strive to increased awareness of strategies to safe guard personal information over the internet as well as avoid common and newly arising types of scams.

• Instances of fraud, identity theft, cyber-bullying, and child pornography are on the rise throughout the province. Taking proactive steps to educate the public in these matters will result in increased prevention and where offences occur, increased convictions against perpetrators.


Provincially standardized

process for measuring

success in this category is

still being explored

and defined

organizationally.

Achievements will be

based on prevention

activities until further

communicated.

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o Community Social Service Clubs (Lions Club, Kiwanis, Rotary, Optimists, etc.) o Community Services Officer (CSO) o Community Policing Groups (Paris and Brant County) o OPP E-Crime Section o Children’s Safety Village o School Boards o Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) – Brant County

Education

o Prepare and deliver presentations to various community groups, senior’s organizations and business partners, geared towards preventing fraud and identity theft incidents

o Utilize the detachment CSO/Media officer by preparing/releasing regular media releases

o School Liaison officers to continue presentations of internet safety and cyber bullying

o Foster strong relationships with all stakeholders and partners involved with community safety

o Provide enhanced member training with respect to social media related issues, including cyber-bullying/threats/harassment

Enforcement

o All reports involving technology based crimes to be fully investigated o Major Crime Support members specializing in fraud and e-crimes to be engaged

where necessary o Encourage and support all victims and witnesses of crimes to ensure the

successful prosecution of suspects and charged persons


Crime



**The Big Four causal factors of fatal, personal injury and property damage collisions on roadways, waterways and trails: impaired (alcohol/drug),

speeding/ aggressive and inattentive/distracted driving and lack of occupant restraint and safety equipment

• Traffic safety is of paramount concern in our community • A number of our collisions are a result of drivers travelling too fast for the current road conditions and inattentive driving • By educating the public on new and current legislation, as well as working with our neighbouring policing partners on joint enforcement

blitzes, our detachment members will strive to make our Provincial and County roadways safe for the motoring public and pedestrians


Provincial Target

1.7% reduction in total motor vehicle collisions by

2016.

*Provincial targeted outcomes are based on projections

derived from trend analysis of 2008-2012 collision reporting

system data.

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Engagement o School Boards o Ministry of Transportation (MTO)– Carrier Enforcement o County of Brant Roads Department o Other Policing Partners and Services, and units in the OPP o Highway Safety Division o Haldimand Detachment Marine Unit o Grand River Conservation Authority o Local Grand River Outfitters (kayak/canoe rentals/tours)

Education o Prepare and deliver presentations to various Community Groups geared towards preventing motor vehicle, motorized snow vehicle, off-road and marine collisions

o Utilize the detachment CSO/Media officer by preparing/releasing regular media releases

o Crime analyst will continue to determine traffic patterns and “hot spots” for collisions as well as drinking and driving incidents

o In partnership with the School Boards, provide educational presentations to elementary and high school students regarding safe-play and safe-operation practices and collision avoidance

o Request to MTO to erect signs along Highway 403 in Brant related to the “move over legislation”

o Host community awareness event to highlight various safe practices and OPP specialized enforcement units

Enforcement o Continue with high visibility focused patrols specifically targeting known areas of collision with zero tolerance enforcement

o Front line members will continue to work in joint traffic enforcement and education initiatives with neighboring detachments, other police services and MTO

Traffic



o Daily RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) and seatbelt check points throughout Brant County

o Members will continue to provide CPTED on serious collisions and work with the MTO and the County roads department regarding any engineering issues that may have been related to the cause of the collision

o Members will provide marine patrols of the lower Grand River in partnership with the Haldimand OPP Detachment Marine Unit

o Members will provide increased visibility on the upper Grand River to enforce safe boating and Liquor Licence Act legislation in partnership with private outfitters providing canoe and kayak rentals/tours

o Regular trail patrols using detachment all-terrain vehicles and motorized snow vehicles (Wellington / Perth Detachments)




Reducing animal-involved collisions through engagement and education • Traffic safety is of paramount concern in our community. A large number of collisions involve wild animals (deer, coyotes). Many of these

collisions can be avoided by drivers reducing speeds, focusing on the road ahead and increased awareness of the high-risk months and times for wild animal activity.

MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES ACTIVITIES Provincial Target

1.7% reduction in total motor vehicle collisions by

2016.

*Provincial targeted outcomes are based on projections

derived from trend analysis of 2008-2012 collision reporting

system data.

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Engagement o Brant County Roads Department o Ministry of Transportation (MTO) o Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) o Local Hunters and Anglers Associations o Highway Safety Division o Local Media

Education o Prepare and deliver presentations to various Community Groups in the County of Brant geared towards preventing animal involved motor vehicle collisions

o Utilize the detachment CSO/Media officer by preparing/releasing seasonal media releases involving traffic safety tips, new laws and results of local enforcement action

o Detachment crime analyst will continue to determine traffic patterns and “hot spots” for animal involved collisions

o In conjunction with local School Boards, provide enhanced education to area students regarding wild animal related collision avoidance

o Provide CPTED on serious animal involved collisions and work with the MTO and the County roads

o County and MTO to ensure standard warning signs are visible to motorists o Work constructively with County, MTO & MNR representatives to review collision

data and install or improve perimeter wildlife fence and/or crossing structure over/under passes where identified

o Officers to ensure Traffic Reports are entered properly to improve collection procedures

Enforcement o Continue with high visibility focused patrols specifically targeting known areas of animal involved collision

o Front line members will continue to work in joint traffic enforcement and education initiatives with neighboring detachments as well as with Six Nations Police Service, Brantford Police Service and Ministry of Natural Resources

OPP Detachment Priority

Traffic



**Calls for service involving persons with mental health issues or in a mental health crisis through engagement and education • Police are often the first point of contact for persons experiencing a mental health crisis • Detachment members spend a significant amount of their time dealing with these persons as well as awaiting formal mental health

assessments at area hospitals following an apprehension • In 2013, the average wait time for members was 5.5 hours/apprehension • A closer engagement between police, the Brantford General Hospital and local support agencies within the community presents an

opportunity to proactively identify and engage with citizens suffering from mental health related issues before they are in crisis • A reduction in the re-occurrence of these calls though Community Mobilization strategies and principles will benefit those is crisis and their

families. It creates operational efficiencies for hospital and police services


No Provincial target has

been determined at this

time. The methodology and

reporting on achievements

will be based:

• Compliance and

accuracy of completed

InterRai Brief Mental

Health Screener

forms(began tracking

June 2014)

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Engagement o Brant County Community Mental Health Association o Alzheimer’s Society of Brant o St. Leonard’s Society of Brant o Brant Community Healthcare Services – Brantford General Hospital o Brant County Health Unit o Brantford Police Service o Six Nations Police Service o Brant Children’s Aid Society o Brant Victim Services

Education o Detachment members and hospital staff will continue to receive “Crisis Intervention Training” (CIT) with a goal that all front line members trained

o Command Staff will continue working with a joint police and Brantford general hospital mental health committee

Enforcement o The Brief Mental Health Screener will be completed for all police interactions with persons suffering from a mental health crisis

o A detachment member has been assigned to review calls and manage the hours spent dealing with these incidents


Other Policing Priorities



**Reducing 911 “Pocket Dials” through engagement and education • The increase in cellular use has led to an increase in 911 “Pocket Dials” over the past several years. Each call for service takes two officers

away from other front line duties and proactive patrols. A decrease in pocket dials will allow our officers to spend more time preventing and investigating other criminal and provincial offences. In 2011, Brant officers spent 562 hours responding to accidental 911 hang up calls. In 2013 this number increased to 779 hours (+38.6%).


Reporting on achievements

will be based on

engagement and education

activities.

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Engagement o OPP Communications and Technology Section o OPP Provincial Communications Centre – London o OPP Corporate Communications Section o Grand Erie District School Board o Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic School Board o Local cell phone service providers o Community Services Officer

Education o Media Officer to educate the public on safeguarding their phones against calling 911 on pre-dial as well as incorporating the use of key swipe guards on the cell phone screens

o Detachment to work cohesively with corporate initiatives to work with cell phone designers and service providers to increase awareness regarding this issue and develop changes in phone design and engineering

Enforcement o Currently there is no provision for enforcement of accidental 911 “Pocket Dials”. o Consideration may be given to request local municipal councils to consider a

warning/fine system for repeat offenders similar to the false alarm cost recovery policy in place

**OPP Provincial Priority

Other Policing Priorities

Enforcement & Crime Suppression

Community Mobilization

& Crime Prevention

Community Engagement & Liaison

Community Safety

& Consultation

Communities which have the greatest capacity toresolve issues that threaten their safety, securityand well-being, require the least police assistance.

Situational Crime Prevention Measures: focus on specific forms of crime - like double-cylinder, dual bolt locks that prevent some forms of break and enter.

Police may have to find the natural community leadersand engage them to help community members increase their own safety, security and well-being.

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COMMUNITY MOBILIZATIONActions and initiatives that police officerstake to motivate and support neighbours

to deal more effectively with the root causes of crime and insecurity

in their neighbourhoods.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Police actions that encourage

participation of neighbours andcitizens in increasing their own

and others safety, securityand well-being.

COMMUNITY Community includes every person

or organization that is affected by any real or anticipated threat

to peace, safety, security and well-being.

COMMUNITY POLICINGCommunity Policing is the process

by which police and other community members partner to improve

community wellbeing, safety and security through joint problem identification, analysis, response and evaluation.

Ontario’s Mobilization & Engagement Model of Community Policing

Community &

Police

Safe Communities... A Secure Ontario

Committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

Professionalism, Accountability, Diversity, Respect, Excellence and Leadership

OUR VISION

OUR MISSION

OUR VALUES

24-Hour Proactive and Reactive Policing/Investigation

Aboriginal Policing

Auxiliary Policing

Aviation

Behavioural Sciences and Analysis

Canine

Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive Response

Child Exploitation Investigation

Communications

Community Policing

Complaint Investigation

Court Case Management

Crime Prevention

Crime Stoppers

Crisis Negotiations

Differential Response

Drug Enforcement

E-Crime (Electronic Crime)

Emergency Planning and Response

Forensic Identification

Hate Crimes/Extremism Investigation

Illegal Gaming Investigation

Incident Command

Intelligence

Major Case Management

Marine/Motorized Snow Vehicle/All-Terrain Vehicle

Media Relations

Offender Transportation

Ontario Sex Offender Registry

Organized Crime Investigation

Protective Services

RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere)

Search and Rescue

Surveillance - Electronic and Physical

Tactics and Rescue

Technical Traffic Collision Investigation

Traffic Safety

Training

Underwater Search and Recovery

Urban Search and Rescue

ViCLAS (Violent Crime Linkage Analysis System)

Victim Assistance

The above list corresponds with the Adequacy & Effectiveness of Police Services Regulation (Adequacy Standards, O. Reg. 3/99). The list further provides an overview of various OPP programs and services but should not be considered complete.

OPP PROgRAMS ANd SERVIcES

A c t I O N P L A N

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Brant County

28 Mechanic Street Paris, Ontario N3L 1K2

Tel: (519) 442-2242 Fax: (519) 442-6808 www.opp.ca

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