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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRCMP Community Report 20152015 Community Report Ridge Meadows RCMP Detachment Mission Royal Canadian Mounted Police “The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is Canada’s National Police Service. Proud of our traditions and confident in meeting future challenges, we commit to preserve the peace, uphold the law and provide quality service in partnership with our communities.” Ridge Meadows RCMP Support Staff “The commitment to provide quality police services support to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, to the community and City of Maple Ridge/City of Pitt Meadows.” About Ridge Meadows RCMP Ridge Meadows RCMP jointly serves two communities from its main detachment office in Maple Ridge and the Community Policing Office in Pitt Meadows. Values  Honesty  Integrity  Professionalism  Compassion  Accountability  Respect Join Us on Social Media www.facebook.com/Sgt.Good.Will twitter.com/RidgeRCMP Ridge Meadows RCMP—2015 Community Report Page 2 MESSAGES On behalf of the men and women of the Ridge Meadows detachment welcome to our 2015 Community Report. As Chief of Police for Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, I am so proud of our police officers, staff, volunteers and citizens. Clearly, everyone is working together to make our commu- nities an incredible place to live, work and play. We are honoured to serve as your police force and care deeply about crime prevention, community safety and crime reduction. We rely on our partnerships and collabo- rations as public safety is a shared re- sponsibility. We strongly believe in staying connected and being as transparent as possible, and are committed to our strategic goals going forward to enhance community safety, provide effective and efficient policing and ensure continuous improvement. On behalf of Council and the citizens of Maple Ridge I would like to thank the men and women who serve our commu- nity as part of the Ridge Meadows de- tachment of the RCMP. Our uniformed officers are supported by a team of civil- ian employees who work side-by-side to keep our community safe. This document allows the community to see the full spectrum of work that’s done each and every day and to get a sense of the ‘metrics’ by which the team is measured. This report demonstrates that our de- tachment delivers a very high level of service to citizens. We are very proud to be served by this dedicated, compassionate and professional team. On behalf of Council and citizens I thank our RCMP members, staff and volunteers for the vital services they provide to our community. We have a productive work- ing relationship with the RCMP and work closely to provide a high level of policing services to our citizens. Our residents have an active interest in community safety, including crime trends and traffic safety enforcement. Through enhanced funding from consecutive City councils, the Community Police Office in Pitt Meadows has expanded services over the last several years and we are committed to enhancing these services to maximize the direct benefits of our policing costs. As part of my role as General Manager: Corporate & Financial Services, I have the privilege of being the principal polic- ing contact to the RCMP. The City has a positive working relationship with the detachment and we see the police as valuable partners in keeping our commu- nity safe. I have great faith and confi- dence in our officers as well as the staff and volunteers who support them. My role allows me to interact with other communities locally and nationally. I can say without hesitation that the work done by our detachment is exemplary and we are very well served by the RCMP. Our Police Services staff are proud to work alongside the RCMP to help deliver policing services to our citizens. Assis- tance to the RCMP is provided in a varie- ty of different roles ranging from cus- tomer service, clerical support, cell guard duties to other specialized services. We augment that support with approximate- ly 109 volunteers who actively engage in RCMP Crime Prevention programs that link to police strategic focus areas. Our Police Services staff genuinely care about our communities and strive to make a difference every day. Oificer in Charge Superintendent David Fleugel Principal Contact Paul Gill Senior Manager Maureen Jones The members and staff of the Ridge Mead- ows RCMP have a long history of living and working in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. In addition to providing 911 response around the clock, we are heavily engaged in building a safer community by actively focussing our activities on the priorities of the community. This includes traffic edu- cation and targeted enforcement at high- risk crash locations and speed corridors, and through a large variety of focussed, committed participation in our schools and with other service providers such as in mental health and addictions. In addition to being your police officers, we are your neighbours - that's why we care so much about "getting it right" in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. Operations Oificer Inspector Dan Splinter Mayor Nicole Read Mayor John Becker Ridge Meadows RCMP—2015 Community Report Page 3 2015 MOMENTS 2015 was a busy year and we would like to share a few “moments” highlighting some of the work accomplished. From dealing with the homeless issues on Cliff Avenue, to creating a “Crime Map” as a crime prevention tool or tackling how to decrease thefts from autos for our citizens, both our operations and administrative staff are committed to improving how we do business. Everyday work just happens…it is the “over and above” accomplishments that effect change Cliff Avenue Homeless Camp May 6th – October 13th - When homeless camps pop up it is as a result of deeply complex social issues within a community, sometimes relating to un- treated mental illness and addiction. This story is not only about homeless individuals setting up a camp, but of the impact to local businesses and resi- dents in the area. The City took the lead on this issue, however police were involved on the front lines, both responding to calls for service and being proactive at the camp. Police actively participated in a resilience initiative alongside Bylaws, Fire and City representatives to provide oversight of the site and its occupants. These partnerships were key to the successful relocation of the homeless residents to both short and long term shelter where residents could receive the support and care they required. Police attended 96 calls for service on Cliff Avenue compared to 23 calls in the same period in 2014. These calls included complaints of property crime, including theft of bikes, assaults, drug use and traificking (including drug overdoses) and reports of vigilantism. The majority of the ffles for the duration of the camp were related to bylaw issues and assistance to other ffrst responders. Ridge Meadows RCMP—2015 Community Report Page 4 2015 MOMENTS Theft from Auto Project In March 2015 we reported the highest number of Theft From Auto (TFA) compared to the same period in 2014, and statisti- cally for a single month since 2006. This upward trend was rec- ognized by police as a priority for our citizens. An action plan to focus on chronic prolific offenders was created and implement- ed, requiring coordinated action by all detachment resources to address the problem through enforcement and public education. The project ran as highlighted in the chart below and had signifi- cant positive results. Public Education Event On April 17, 2015 a “pop-up” detachment event was held on how to deter theft from personal vehicles. The event included interactive ways to see what thieves are looking for and through partnership with ICBC, 55 steering wheel locks were given out to owners of vehicles which are at high risk of theft. A “Bait” car was on scene, as well as a “mock-up” vehicle typical of what criminals are interested in. Our Crime Prevention Coordinators, RCMP Community Programs members along with our Detach- ment Commander were on-scene to interact with the public. See What Thieves See Key Results  21% decrease overall in TFA  25 arrests  126 criminal code charges forwarded to Crown  155 TFA hot spot patrols  102 extra hours on targeting hot spots and offenders  259 hours donated by RCMP volunteers to the TFA action plan  481 contacts made with local residents (Crime Prevention Notices) Ways to Stop Theft From Vehicles  Move all items out of sight, including loose change, sun- glasses – even a lighter  Stash before, not after you park – thieves will watch where you put your items  Do not leave garage door openers visible – thieves will use them to gain access to your premises  Report big and small incidents to police so we can track community trends Ridge Meadows RCMP—2015 Community Report Page 5 2015 MOMENTS Community Crime Map A Crime Prevention Tool Many Eyes Make for Less Crime! In 2015 we were pleased to implement an online interactive Crime Map for both the City of Maple Ridge and the City of Pitt Meadows. This mapping tool was achieved in partnership with our cities and offers our citizens open and transparent infor- mation relative to property crime. The map is searchable by street/address for offences such as: bike theft, theft, break & enter, theft from vehicle, mischief, auto theft and other property crime and is updated every 2 weeks. Filter use is offered including search of a date range and/ or for specific offence types, the data can be exported and a mobile phone version is also available. The Crime Map not only provides citizens with data, it enables awareness on the neighbourhood level. Look for enhancements to our Crime Map for 2016! With our citizens’ engagement we consider our Crime Map to be a crime prevention tool Maple Ridge: mapleridge.ca/1027/Crime-Map Pitt Meadows: www.pittmeadows.bc.ca/EN/main/residents/ 608/737/crime-map.html Targeting Prolific Offenders Our teams actively target prolific offenders who are responsible for the majority of criminal activity in our communities. Analysis shows us that we can decrease crime activity by focusing on criminal behaviour this way. In 2015 we focused on our top 12 prolific offenders and as we made arrests added new offenders to the program. We made 18 arrests, including 138 charges and worked on two large projects to make it difficult, if not impossi- ble, for these individuals to make a living from criminal activity. Road Safety Initiative The top 5 high crash intersections were identified based on colli- sion data from 2014. Enforcement of these intersections resulted in an overall 16% decrease in collisions. Our analysis shows that most accidents occur at intersections and by focusing on enforce- ment and public education we can have a positive impact on traf- fic related public safety. Relentless Pressure on Proliffc Offenders Targeted High Proffle Road Safety Enforcement Ridge Meadows RCMP—2015 Community Report Page 6 SERVICE DELIVERY Ridge Meadows RCMP serves the cities of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows and vast Provincial lands. Detachment teams include first responders, serious crime, property crime and drug investigators, prolific offender and road safety teams, and a community polic- ing team, including youth and crisis intervention officers. Our local services are enhanced by 5 RCMP Integrated Teams who pro- vide investigative specialization relating to murders/cold case serious crimes, collision analysis, police dog services, forensic identi- fication and emergency response. These teams are key partners and are part of the overall policing service provided to our cities. Our local police services are enhanced by Regional Integrated Team partners Police services are a significant and costly item for our City part- ners and our citizens. Our commu- nities are growing and we will need to keep pace with increases in population, but also contain costs as our cities have other funding pressures. RCMP Members 96 Maple Ridge members +10 Integrated Team members 22 Pitt Meadows members + 2 Integrated Team members 3 Provincial members Civilian Staff In addition to police resources there is a team of 45 full-time equivalent City staff who support the policing operation in a variety of roles. This work is more cost effective when done by City staff. ECOMM-911 ECOMM provides telecommunica- tion, radio service and police dis- patch. When citizens make a re- port of a crime or call 911, they are connecting with ECOMM. We value this partnership as the ser- vice is both seamless and cost effective for our citizens. “Police work is not only about catching the bad guy…it includes dealing with social pressures and being a good community partner.” —Supt. David Fleugel 79 79 87 89 85 87 89 90 93 94 96 2 3 3 3 8 10 10 10 10 10 10 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015NUMBER OF POLICE OFFICERSYEAR Police Resources Maple Ridge Maple Ridge Integrated Teams 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 22 23 22 22 0.3 0.4 0.5 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.6 1.7 1.7 1.8 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015NUMBER OF POLICE OFFICERSYEAR Police Resources Pitt Meadows Pitt Meadows Integrated Teams Ridge Meadows RCMP—2015 Community Report Page 7 Regional Integrated Team Partners ERT – Emergency Response Team ICARS – Integrated Collision Analysis & Reconstruction Services IFIS – Integrated Forensic Identification Services IHIT – Integrated Homicide Investigation Team IPDS – Integrated Police Dog Service SERVICE DELIVERY Responsible for enhanced response to tactical and technical situations where extreme danger is present. Investigates the forensic aspect of all vehicle collisions that result in serious injury or death. Collects, processes, analyzes and interprets crime scene evidence utilizing a forensic lab located at our detachment. Investigates homicides, high-risk missing persons and suspicious deaths. Tracks and searches for suspects, evidence, drugs and explosives. Ridge Meadows RCMP—2015 Community Report Page 8 TRENDING PROPERTY CRIME Residential Break & Enters 224 incidents in 2015 10% Decrease 250 incidents in 2014 Theft of Auto 258 incidents in 2015 17% Decrease 292 incidents in 2014 Theft From Auto 1,235 incidents in 2015 18% Increase 1,043 incidents in 2014 Fraud 273 incidents in 2015 3% Increase 264 incidents in 2014 Arson 31 incidents in 2015 55% Increase 20 incidents in 2014 VIOLENT CRIME Homicides 1 incident in 2015 67% Decrease 3 incidents in 2014 Assaults 345 incidents in 2015 19% Increase 291 incidents in 2014 Domestic Violence 201 incidents in 2015 31% Increase 154 incidents in 2014 Sexual Offences 35 incidents in 2015 17% Decrease 42 incidents in 2014 Robberies 45 incidents in 2015 10% Increase 41 incidents in 2014 Maple Ridge 18% 13% 12% 9% 9% 9% 9% 8% 7% 6% 2015 Top 10 Service Calls by Type Maple Ridge CAUSE DISTURBANCE TRAFFIC - OTHER MOVING THEFT FROM MV UNDER $5K MISCHIEF UNDER $5K FALSE ALARMS SUSPICIOUS OCCURRENCE MENTAL HEALTH THEFT GENERAL UNDER $5K BYLAW OFFENCE/ASSIST. 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STATUTES Ridge Meadows RCMP—2015 Community Report Page 9 TRENDING PROPERTY CRIME Residential Break & Enters 7 incidents in 2015 30% Decrease 10 incidents in 2014 Theft of Auto 57 incidents in 2015 14% Decrease 66 incidents in 2014 Theft From Auto 281 incidents in 2015 0.4% Decrease 282 incidents in 2014 Fraud 63 incidents in 2015 11% Increase 57 incidents in 2014 Arson 7 incidents in 2015 30% Decrease 10 incidents in 2014 VIOLENT CRIME Homicides 0 incidents in 2015 No Change 0 incidents in 2014 Assaults 72 incidents in 2015 6% Decrease 77 incidents in 2014 Domestic Violence 42 incidents in 2015 17% Increase 36 incidents in 2014 Sexual Offences 11 incidents in 2015 No Change 11 incidents in 2014 Robberies 17 incidents in 2015 55% Increase 11 incidents in 2014 Pitt Meadows 11% 11% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 9% 9% 2015 Top 10 Service Calls by Type Pitt Meadows TRAFFIC - OTHER MOVING CAUSE DISTURBANCE THEFT FROM MV UNDER $5K FALSE ALARMS MISCHIEF UNDER $5K ERRATIC DRIVING COMPLAINTS MENTAL HEALTH THEFT GENERAL UNDER $5K SHOPLIFTING UNDER $5K SUSPICIOUS OCCURRENCE Ridge Meadows RCMP—2015 Community Report Page 10 POLICING COSTS Our cities contract the RCMP to provide police services to our communities. These charts show actual RCMP contract costs as well as housing and support which includes City staff wages and building expenses. We continually strive to reduce costs and improve service. Our approach to using our resources efficiently include:  Use of crime analysis, intelligence-led and evidence-based policing to make sure our resources are in “hot spots” relative to where crime is occurring  Focus on prolific offender management keeping the attention on those individu- als responsible for most of the criminal activity in our communities  Convert traditional police roles to spe- cialized support staff roles (City staff) whenever it makes sense  Use technology wherever possible  Use of crime reduction strategies  Cities’ use of security companies when appropriate Working smarter everyday to minimize policing costs for our citizens 0 2,000,000 4,000,000 6,000,000 8,000,000 10,000,000 12,000,000 14,000,000 16,000,000 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 MAPLE RIDGE RCMP Contract Costs Housing & Support Costs 0 2,000,000 4,000,000 6,000,000 8,000,000 10,000,000 12,000,000 14,000,000 16,000,000 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 PITT MEADOWS RCMP Contract Costs Housing & Support Costs Ridge Meadows RCMP—2015 Community Report Page 11 Community Safety Police are integral to safe communities and we provide a multi-faceted approach to our service delivery, including emer- gency response, community policing and crime prevention/reduction. We will fo- cus on offenders that put our communi- ties at most risk, as well as increasing our visibility and presence to increase the perception of public safety. GOING FORWARD Effectiveness & Efficiency It is our responsibility to emphasize get- ting the most from our resources, pro- cesses and policies. We will continue to refine and seek business improvements and best practices to continue to im- prove on our return on investment. We commit to continuous revitalization of our internal processes, as well as bench- marking our performance. Continuous Improvement We commit to continuously develop and deliver on increased service levels both internally and externally. We have creat- ed a culture of change, along with en- gagement and resilience of our employ- ees. We will continue to leverage tech- nologies to work smarter, as well as syn- ergize with our partners. 2016 Action Highlights 1. Implement a multi-agency treatment team for individuals we frequently deal with due to mental health issues 2. Enforcement of the top 10 high crash intersections/locations 3. Work with local governments on mari- huana dispensaries due to changing legislation and potential legalization 2016 Action Highlights 1. Schedule resources to match peak period policing pressures 2. Modernize our Victim Services pro- gram by recruiting new volunteers and utilization of technology 3. Revitalize the Auxiliary Constable pro- gram to meet future community needs 2016 Action Highlights 1. Implement a bike registry smart phone application for public use 2. Improve assistance to police officers and their families relating to mental wellness 3. Acknowledge exceptional performance of staff, volunteers and citizens in a formal process In 2016 we are working on 3 focus areas: Community Safety, Effectiveness & Efficiency and Continuous Improve- ment. We will continue to work with our partnerships, communities and citizens to achieve even higher performance. Ridge Meadows RCMP—2015 Community Report Page 12 THANK YOU Speed Watch Volunteers Tackling Distracted Driving Auxiliary Program Canada Day Volunteers Pedestrian Safety Program Cops for Cancer Fundraising Road Safety—2 Strike Program Remembrance Day—Honouring Our Fallen Connecting with Senior Citizens Come Volunteer With Us! Ridge Meadows RCMP 11990 Haney Place Maple Ridge, BC V2X 9B8 Tel: 604-463-6251 Fax: 604-467-7633 rm.inquiries@rcmp-grc.gc.ca ridgemeadows.rcmp-grc.gc.ca www.facebook.com/Sgt.Good.Will twitter.com/RidgeRCMP Ridge Meadows RCMP would like to thank you. Keeping our communities safe takes a collaborative approach and each of us has a role to play in achieving public safety. There is nothing greater than the synergy of partnerships and we thank you for your contribution towards our successes in 2015.