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Community Report
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On behalf of Council and the citizens
of Maple Ridge I would like to salute
the dedication, professionalism and
service of the men and women who
work at the Ridge Meadows RCMP
Detachment. Our uniformed officers
are supported by a team of civilian
staff who work together to ensure
our community is safe. The
investment we make in policing is the single largest
expenditure in our annual budget. We are particularly
proud of the strong relationship between the City and
the RCMP with its strong connections around shared
values of efficiency and effectiveness. This report
demonstrates how we measure success around
community safety goals and highlights the
accomplishments of this dedicated team.
On behalf of Council and Pitt
Meadows residents, I want to thank
RCMP members, staff and
volunteers for the vital services they
provide. Over the past year, safety
and security has become a key issue
for our Council and citizens, and we
have been fortunate to work with
our RCMP partners to connect
protective services with other community services to
create a better and safer city. Our residents have an
active interest in crime trends and traffic enforcement.
In 2016, Block Watch programs were enhanced and
Victim Services programs were revitalized. Council
remains committed to continuing to enhance policing
services to maximize the direct benefits of our policing
costs and supporting a safer community.
As General Manager: Corporate &
Financial Services, I have the
privilege of being the principal
policing contact to the RCMP.
We are very fortunate that our local
detachment works with our City as a
valued partner to keep both our
citizens and community safe. We
recognize that the work done by our
members is second to none and the men and women
serving our community do so with care, passion and
integrity. My role often requires that I interact with
other jurisdictions, both locally and nationally, and I can
make the comment that the performance of our local
detachment is one that I am genuinely proud of.
I have had the pleasure to work with
the RCMP for many years. Our Police
Services staff are proud to work
alongside the RCMP to deliver an
exemplary support service to the
police, as well as customer support
and services to the public.
Civilian staff work in a variety of
clerical and administrative roles, as
well as specialized positions that historically have been
performed by police. Our 105 volunteers are actively
engaged in community programs to help police keep our
citizens informed and our communities safer. I can
genuinely state that our staff and volunteers are
dedicated and committed to the work they do for the
RCMP.
Principal Contact
Paul Gill
Senior Manager
Maureen Jones
Mayor
Nicole Read
Mayor
John Becker
Partner Messages
Contact Us
Ridge Meadows RCMP—2016 Community Report Page 3
As your newly appointed Officer In Charge of the
Ridge Meadows RCMP Detachment serving Maple
Ridge, Pitt Meadows and Katzie First Nation, I
would like to welcome you to our 2016
Community Report. Firstly, I am very proud of
our police officers, civilian staff, volunteers, community partners and
citizens, as we all play a role in keeping our communities safe. I
believe both Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows are incredible places to
live and as your police service we are proud to continually build a
safer community together.
Our pillars for performance – Community Safety, Effective & Efficient
Performance and Continuous Improvement provided many successes
for us in 2016. We had committed to becoming more transparent
with our information and improved our statistical reporting to the
public on a quarterly basis. We also took time to engage our youth,
knowing that they are the future and that relationship building with
police is important. Road Safety, particularly excessive speeding, is a
risk that endangers our citizens and we committed to provide
education and enforcement on this front. In order to make our
operation more efficient, policing shifts were re-modeled to provide
better service coverage for our citizens.
We are excited for what’s ahead and dedicated to effective policing strategies which include the needs of our citizens
and priorities of the cities we serve. Many of our police officers live in our cities and you will see them in many
capacities – as your neighbour, coach, or community leader who are dedicated to making a difference each and
every day.
Officer in Charge
Superintendent
Jennifer Hyland
Officer in Charge Opening Comments
Your Detachment .......................................... 4
Civilian Support ............................................. 5
Volunteers ..................................................... 6
Integrated Team Partners ............................. 7
By the Numbers ............................................. 8
Regional Comparisons ................................. 10
Traffic Section ............................................. 12
Victim Services ............................................ 14
High Profile Investigations .......................... 15
2016 Moments ............................................. 16
Policing Costs .............................................. 18
Noteworthy ................................................. 20
Going Forward 2017 .................................... 21
Goodbye .........................................Back Cover
Table of Contents
Honesty
Integrity
Professionalism
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
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.”
Values
Ridge Meadows RCMP—2016 Community Report Page 4
E-COMM (9-1-1)
Emergency Communications for British
Columbia Inc. is contracted to provide both
radio and dispatch services to Ridge
Meadows Detachment. E-COMM is the
largest 9-1-1 center in Canada and is
responsible for 89% of the province’s call
volume providing dispatch service for 35
police agencies and fire departments
throughout British Columbia.
Ridge Meadows RCMP jointly serves the cities of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, as well as Katzie First
Nation and vast Provincial lands including Golden Ears Park and Pitt Lake. Policing is provided to our
citizens through local resources including first responders, serious crime investigators, traffic members,
civilian staff and volunteers. We also rely on our contracted partners to provide specialized services – E-
COMM (9-1-1) who provides emergency call services, non emergent reports to police and after hours
contact for our citizens and five Integrated Team partners – Emergency Response Team, Police Dog
Service, Collision Analysis, Homicide Investigation team and Forensic Identification.
Our detachment utilizes a combination of local and contracted partnerships
to provide seamless service to our citizens
Police are committed to working on issues
that are important to our communities
Your Detachment
RCMP Members
98 Maple Ridge members
+10 Integrated Team members
22 Pitt Meadows members
+ 2 Integrated Team members
3 Provincial members
20 20 21 21 22 22 22 23 22 22 22
0.4 0.5 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.6 1.7 1.7 1.8 1.8
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016NUMBER OF POLICE OFFICERSNumber of Police Officers -Pitt Meadows
Pitt Meadows Integrated Teams
Ridge Meadows RCMP—2016 Community Report Page 5
Civilian Support
Behind the scenes of the detachment
and less visible to our citizens are 45 full
-time equivalient (FTE) civilian staff who
are responsible for providing support to
the overall policing operation in a variety
of roles. Often they are the front line
contact for most customer related needs
including police information checks,
fingerprints, insurance reports,
summons & subpoena delivery, false
alarms and referral services.
This group of staff works in both support
and specialized roles that provide police
the opportunity to focus on investigative
work. Whenever there is work that can
be converted to a civilian role, that
opportunity is pursued as it offers the
police operation cost savings and allows
us to keep more police officers on the
streets.
Behind every police officer
is a hard-working
civilian support team
Fleet
Administrative Assistance Volunteer Services Customer Services
Exhibits Switchboard
Ridge Meadows RCMP—2016 Community Report Page 6
Volunteers
Come Volunteer With Us!
Ridge Meadows RCMP
11990 Haney Place
Maple Ridge, BC V2X 9B8
Tel: 604-463-6251
Fax: 604-467-7633
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Volunteerism is part of our detachment’s culture. Whether it is with organized crime prevention
programs or special events, we thank our volunteers for their contributions in 2016. Our cities are
vibrant with the engagement of people and volunteerism helps make our communities stronger and safer
for our citizens.
Law Enforcement Torch Run
Citizens on Patrol
Cops for Cancer
Speed Watch at Work
Citizens Bike Patrol
Citizens On Patrol volunteers drive around with computers checking
vehicle plates for possible stolen vehicles as well as patrol parks, schools
and neighborhoods in teams.
41 volunteers provided over 2300 hours of service
Citizens Bike Patrol volunteers ride bikes in pairs or teams for special
events or patrolling of parks, schools and neighbourhoods and contact
police noting suspicious behaviours.
18 volunteers provided over 1000 hours of service
Speed Watch volunteers utilize a speed reader board to display how
fast drivers are going and educate citizens about speed zones.
12 volunteers provided over 1300 hours of service
Pitt Meadows Community Policing Office volunteers provide front
counter services and referral information to the public.
19 volunteers provided over 2500 hours of service
Auxiliary Constable Program volunteers wear a uniform and work
alongside police at community events and crime prevention initiatives.
15 Auxiliary Constables provided 503 hours of service
Block Watch volunteers bring neighbours together to watch over the
neighborhood and report all suspicious activities to police.
206 active blocks and 4006 homes
Ridge Meadows RCMP—2016 Community Report Page 7
Integrated Team Partners
At times we need more specialized assistance at the local level and this is when we call upon our
Integrated Team Partners. These highly trained members bring their expertise and skills as needed to
support the detachment and serve our citizens.
IHIT—Integrated Homicide Investigation Team
Investigates homicides, high-risk missing persons and
suspicious deaths.
IFIS—Integrated Forensic Identification Services
Collects, processes, analyzes and interprets crime scene
evidence utilizing a forensic lab located at our detachment.
ERT—Emergency Response Team
Responsible for enhanced response to tactical and technical
situations where extreme danger is present.
IPDS—Integrated Police Dog Service
Tracks and searches for suspects, evidence, drugs and
explosives.
ICARS—Integrated Collision Analysis & Reconstruction Services
Investigates the forensic aspect of all vehicle collisions that result in serious injury or death.
Ridge Meadows RCMP—2016 Community Report Page 8
By the Numbers
PROPERTY CRIME
Residential Break & Enters
262 incidents in 2016 19% Increase
220 incidents in 2015
Theft of Auto
227 incidents in 2016 0.4% Increase
226 incidents in 2015
Theft From Auto
1,242 incidents in 2016 1% Increase
1,234 incidents in 2015
Fraud
363 incidents in 2016 31% Increase
278 incidents in 2015
Arson
19 incidents in 2016 37% Decrease
30 incidents in 2015
VIOLENT CRIME
Homicides
1 incident in 2016 No Change
1 incident in 2015
Assaults
377 incidents in 2016 13% Increase
333 incidents in 2015
Domestic Violence
188 incidents in 2016 8% Decrease
204 incidents in 2015
Sexual Offences
42 incidents in 2016 50% Increase
28 incidents in 2015
Robberies
44 incidents in 2016 2% Decrease
45 incidents in 2015
Maple Ridge
Ridge Meadows RCMP—2016 Community Report Page 9
By the Numbers
PROPERTY CRIME
Residential Break & Enters
38 incidents in 2016 9% Increase
35 incidents in 2015
Theft of Auto
57 incidents in 2016 6% Increase
54 incidents in 2015
Theft From Auto
245 incidents in 2016 13% Decrease
281 incidents in 2015
Fraud
82 incidents in 2016 28% Increase
64 incidents in 2015
Arson
7 incidents in 2016 40% Increase
5 incidents in 2015
VIOLENT CRIME
Homicides
0 incidents in 2016 No Change
0 incidents in 2015
Assaults
67 incidents in 2016 4% Decrease
70 incidents in 2015
Domestic Violence
28 incidents in 2016 30% Decrease
40 incidents in 2015
Sexual Offences
13 incidents in 2016 18% Increase
11 incidents in 2015
Robberies
12 incidents in 2016 29% Decrease
17 incidents in 2015
Pitt Meadows
Ridge Meadows RCMP—2016 Community Report Page 10
Regional Comparisons
It is important to take a step back and look at how we compare to other jurisdictions. Communities have
their own unique issues but it is important to recognize that the Lower Mainland also faces regional
trends as well. The Province of BC’s statistics, although a year behind, provide us with a “snapshot” of
regional crime trends.
Property Crime Offences
Property crime is an issue throughout the Lower Mainland. We have been focusing on prolific offenders
who we believe are most active in our area. Our teams work hard to get them off the streets and back
into jail as quickly as possible.
Violent Crime Offences
Violent crime has been trending upwards. Often these are crimes between known parties and an area we
are focusing on.
Ridge Meadows RCMP—2016 Community Report Page 11
Regional Comparisons
Population Served by Authorized Police Strength
This chart shows the number of citizens served by each police member. Our goal is to balance issues of
population growth, community safety as well as efficiency and effectiveness as we set staffing levels for
our detachment. You will see that we are achieving this goal and our cities have shown strong
commitment to keep pace with population growth.
Comparisons to others are a good way to keep our performance on track. Overall our regional
performance is very good and we strongly believe our communities are a safe place to live, work and play.
Did You Know…
In 2016 Maple Ridge had a
population of 82,256. Historically,
since 1921, the population has
doubled every 20 years. The Official
Community Plan projects a
population of 118,000 by 2041. By
2031, the median age is estimated to
be 44.6, which means that 50% of
the population are younger than this
this age and conversely 50% are
older.
In 2016 the population of Pitt
Meadows was 19,090 and their
Community Plan is projecting a
population of 24,000 by 2041. There
has been a population growth of
4.7% since 2011 which is keeping
pace with Metro Vancouver.
Ridge Meadows RCMP—2016 Community Report Page 12
Traffic Section
Road Safety is a priority for Ridge Meadows Detachment. While citizens often complain about speed
enforcement, the reality is that more citizens are killed and injured in traffic accidents than from all other
crime categories. We are working to protect you and your family.
Injury Crashes
Intersections can be deadly and in 2016
police committed to enforcement and
public education around the top injury
crash intersections in our communities in
an effort to decrease accidents.
Our fatal crashes decreased from eight in
2015 to five in 2016. Two of the five
fatal crashes were related to speed and
the remaining three were as a result of
weather conditions, poorly maintained
vehicle and use of an electronic device.
Excessive Speeding
Speeding over 40+ km/h is considered
excessive speeding and in 2016 it was a
problem in both our communities. Vehicles
are a weapon and police know the
consequences of speed can be devastating
as it puts innocent lives in danger.
This graph shows the increase in the
number of excessive speeders in Maple
Ridge and Pitt Meadows whose vehicles
were seized and impounded by police.
Did You Know…
In 2016 in comparison to all
Provincial and Municipal police
traffic units in the Lower Mainland,
we are:
#1 by over 16% on total tickets
issued per police officer
#1 by almost 100% on issuing
speeding tickets
#1 by almost 600% on
commercial vehicle checks
Our Traffic Unit is working
hard every day to keep
citizens safe!
Ridge Meadows RCMP—2016 Community Report Page 13
Traffic Section
What is an Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP) and How Does It Work?
An IRP is a new tool for police to get impaired drivers off our roads. Rather than pursue a criminal
investigation and charges police can issue an IRP which falls under the Motor Vehicle Act of BC. Once an
individual has blown into an Approved Screening Device (ASD) an impaired driver may be subjected to a
3, 7 or 90 day vehicle impound with financial penalties imposed.
LOUGHEED HWY BARRIERS
Police have been working with the
Ministry of Highways and in October
2016, part one of a two part project
was accomplished. Barriers are now
in place from River Road east to
Spillsbury and we look forward to
part two of the project being
completed in summer 2017. Police
strongly believe that these barriers
will be life saving and will keep our
citizens safer.
IMPOUND OF THE MONTH
The detachment implemented an
“Impound of the Month” project
which is a selected vehicle that was
impounded due to a driver being
charged with “excessive speeding”
which is 40+ kph over the posted
speed limit. The project is intended
to be a public awareness and
education piece to deter others
from driving dangerously in our
communities.
GOLDEN WHISTLE AWARD
Our local traffic unit was presented
with the prestigious “Golden Whistle
Award” which acknowledges keep-
ing communities safe via local road
safety strategies and achievements.
Our traffic unit impounded 565
vehicles as a result of excessive
speeding charges (40+ kph over
the posted speed limit) as well as
significantly reduced the number of
serious injury/fatal crashes in 2016.
Did You Know…
Impaired driving statistics
decreased in 2016 by 16% in
Maple Ridge and by 43% in Pitt
Meadows over 2015. Many
citizens assigned “designated
drivers” or did not drink as a
result of having to drive. It is
believed that the IRP/ADP
programs have had a direct
impact on the public’s decision-
making. Citizens are not
prepared to lose their licence for
90 days or their vehicle for 30
days.
Ridge Meadows RCMP—2016 Community Report Page 14
Victim Services
Revitalization of the Victim Services Program
The Victim Services program provides support to
individuals and families who have been impacted by
crime or trauma in our communities. In 2016 we
revitalized the program by recruiting, training and
developing volunteers to provide 7 day a week, 24
hour a day call out. These volunteers have a wealth
of local knowledge and are a vital connection
between police and victims during police incidents.
The support of this service enables a police officer
to focus on the investigation knowing that the
victim(s) are in good care and have the support and
information they need.
Victim Services Crisis Callout
Did You Know…
Police-based Victim Services is funded by both the
Province of BC and the Cities of Maple Ridge and Pitt
Meadows. The primary mandate is assisting police
officers with victim management, following up with
victims of crime to provide support and referral
information and providing a crisis management role on
scene.
2016 Victim Services Accomplishments
Recruitment of 10 volunteers
Increased attendance to crisis situations (24/7)
Victim management of high profile police
investigations such as homicide, domestic
violence, robbery
Regional development training
Raised profile of local services with
branding and networking
Increased caseload 13.5%
Implementation of new file management
process
Increased police referrals
Ridge Meadows RCMP—2016 Community Report Page 15
High-Profile Investigations
Our communities are safe, but every community experiences crime of a more serious nature and police
are committed to keeping on top of this element of criminal activity. Serious Crime investigations take
hours to accomplish and we would like to share a few case stories to show how diverse and complex our
investigative services can be at the local level. Most of our citizens will never be exposed to these types
of circumstances, but these high profile files show the cross jurisdictional nature of criminal activity and
the services our detachment is providing to keep our citizens safe.
Kidnapping/Forcible Confinement
A male was kidnapped, held against his will and
tortured for two days at two different locations. His
girlfriend had also been taken and held against her
will for a shorter period of time. Police executed
search warrants after tracking cell phones leading
to the arrest of all three suspects. Kidnapping/
Forcible Confinement is a serious crime, but
fortunately a rare incident in our communities.
Child Pornography
Eight separate residences were searched by serious
crime investigators relating to 11 separate incidents
of child pornography. Police have the ability to
monitor these type of sites at both the local and
provincial level. Youth and children are a priority for
police and it is important to investigators to focus
on this type of criminal behaviour.
Project EPROCACITY
A local investigation into a marihuana dispensary
resulted in police searching a business. Approx-
imately $300,000 in marihuana and associated
products were seized by our Street Enforcement
Unit and charges of trafficking were forwarded to
Crown Counsel. Although laws are expected to
change in 2018, police are still governed by the
existing laws around marihuana distribution.
Firearms Purchaser
Three individuals legally purchased firearms, but
then illegally sold them to a third party. The
investigation resulted in the arrest of the individuals
with charges relating to eight firearms. This type of
re-selling is known as a “straw purchase”. It is
usually done when individuals are not able to legally
buy a firearm so they pay someone else to make
the purchase for them.
Ridge Meadows RCMP—2016 Community Report Page 16
2016 Moments
Candy Cane Initiative
It is important to connect with our youth and in
2016 RCMP members in red serge handed out
candy canes to students while asking them to
make “Santa’s Nice List”. Reactions were
overwhelming and a great way for students to
interact with police in a positive way.
Fentanyl Forum
RCMP co-hosted a Fentanyl Forum with School
District No. 42, Fraser Health and the City of Maple
Ridge. Strategies for keeping kids safe were
presented, but most impactful were the touching
stories from families who have experienced the
devastation of this opioid drug.
Santa’s Nice List
Fentanyl Forum
Award & Recognition Gala Event
Officer In Charge Awards &
Recognition Event
The Officer In Charge gala event recognized RCMP
members, civilian staff, volunteers and citizens for
outstanding performance.
Highlights of the evening included citizens who
were acknowledged for their bravery and quick
action, Cst. Mike Pedrosa who received the “Will to
Come Back” award for overcoming obstacles to
return to work and Cst. Casey Baker who was peer-
nominated for “Police Officer of the Year” for his
work relating to homeless issues.
We would like to share a few “moments” highlighting some of the initiatives and events we believe were
integral to a successful 2016 year. The work we do every day is expected, but the work we do over and
above what is expected are the accomplishments that effect change.
Investment in the big picture creates positive change
Building on tradition is important
Ridge Meadows RCMP—2016 Community Report Page 17
2016 Moments
Revitalizing of Volunteer Services &
Crime Prevention Model
The landscape of “what it means to be a volunteer”
has shifted along with the overall experience that
volunteers themselves are seeking. Our revitalized
crime prevention model enables volunteers to
access many different activities associated with
their skills and interests, receive standardized
training, as well as opportunities to work on
objectives that link to priorities for the RCMP.
Garage 529 Launch
Garage 529 is an application-based bike registry
which allows users to store and log information
specific to their ride. In 2016 we launched the new
bike app and held five registration events,
registering over 300 bikes. Local bike shops are
now providing Garage 529 information to
purchasers of new and used bikes to increase
identification of bikes and owners in our
communities.
Statistical Reporting to Public
In 2016, Ridge Meadows RCMP released Quarterly Crime
Reports for our citizens to view which include statistical
information on Criminal Code offences, crimes against
persons, property crime, controlled substances and
traffic. As the detachment polices both Maple Ridge and
Pitt Meadows the reports are provided separately for
each community. These reports are concise and are
inclusive of both quarterly and year over year
comparisons, 5-year trending and top 10 calls for
service. Please check it out at goo.gl/wFOsDq.
Presentation on
Cyber Bullying & Youth
In May, as part of Youth Week, RCMP brought in expert
speaker, Jesse Miller who spoke to a packed house on
the “Reality of Life Online” offering interactive and
constructive dialogue on current “connected” culture,
social media trends and influences and what to be
concerned about relating to youth online.
Cyber Bullying
Garage 529
How Does Garage 529 Benefit You?
If police come across a bike with a Garage 529
identification sticker they can connect the bike to
its rightful owner using purchased software.
Garage 529 stickers are very difficult to remove
and leave evidence that the bike was part of the
program.
Volunteering should be a rewarding &
meaningful experience!
Ridge Meadows RCMP—2016 Community Report Page 18
The RCMP is contracted by the City of
Maple Ridge and the City of Pitt Meadows
to provide police services to its citizens.
The joint policing contract works very well
for our communities and is an effective and
efficient way to provide these services.
In today’s world there is an expectation for
organizations to be open and transparent,
as well as find cost effective ways of
providing services. We pride ourselves on
our commitment to continuous
improvement in this area, finding fiscally
responsible alternatives without
compromising risk or ultimately the service
delivery.
Policing Costs—Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows
Efficiencies
Peak period scheduling of resources to better serve citizens
Use of integrated team specialization to provide expert services
Convert traditional police roles to specialized civilian roles
whenever possible
Utilize data analysis to provide intelligence-led policing,
recognizing trends and placement of resources
Focus on prolific offender management keeping attention on
individuals who are responsible for most of the criminal activity
in our communities
Use technology to save time
Produce crime reduction strategies and planning
City use of security companies when appropriate
Use of partnerships, volunteers and cross functional teams on
community issues
Ridge Meadows RCMP—2016 Community Report Page 19
Policing Costs—5 Year Budget Plans
Adopted Proposed
All $ values in 000's (thousands)2016 2017 $% 2018 2019 2020 2021
Revenue
Fines 90 90 - 0%90 90 90 90
PM - Cost Recovery 1,132 1,151 19 2%1,174 1,198 1,224 1,251
Program Fees 36 36 - 0%36 36 36 36
Prov. Grant (Conditional)71 71 - 0%71 71 71 71
Recovery 32 32 - 0%32 32 32 32
Sale of Services 170 170 - 0%170 170 170 170
1,531 1,550 19 1%1,573 1,597 1,623 1,650
Expenditures
Auxilary Training-Etc.25 25 - 0%25 25 25 25
RCMP Contract 17,411 18,109 698 4%18,680 19,495 20,201 20,957
Equipment 3 3 - 3%3 3 3 3
Insurance Expense 23 23 - 0%23 23 23 23
Lease Expense 78 78 - 0%78 78 78 78
Maintenance - General 169 170 1 1%172 173 174 175
Meals 14 14 - 0%14 14 14 14
Other Outside Services 945 973 28 3%1,003 1,033 1,064 1,095
Program Costs 29 29 - 1%29 29 29 30
Publications 2 2 - 0%2 2 2 2
Salaries 3,490 3,542 52 1%3,624 3,709 3,800 3,900
Supplies 35 35 - 0%35 35 35 35
Training 3 3 - 1%3 3 3 3
Utilities - Telephone 45 45 - 0%45 45 45 45
Vehicle Charges 14 14 - 3%15 15 15 16
22,286 23,065 779 3%23,751 24,682 25,511 26,401
Totals 20,755 21,515 760 4%22,178 23,085 23,888 24,751
Proposed Changes Proposed
Maple Ridge
Pitt Meadows
Adopted Proposed
All $ values in 000's (thousands)2016 2017 $% 2018 2019 2020 2021
Expenditures
Auxilary Training-Etc.-
RCMP Contract 3,697 3,957 260 7%4,095 4,223 4,393 4,430
Lease Expense 12 13 1 8%14 14 15 15
Maintenance - General 9 9 1 6%10 10 11 11
Program Costs 4 4 - 0%4 4 4 4
Utilities - Telephone 18 18 1%18 19 19 19
Housing and Support Contract 1,173 1,188 15 1%1,211 1,236 1,263 1,291
4,913 5,190 277 6%5,352 5,506 5,705 5,771
Totals 4,913 5,190 277 6%5,352 5,506 5,705 5,771
Proposed Changes Proposed
Ridge Meadows RCMP—2016 Community Report Page 20
RCMP Boat is Enhancing Service
Did You Know…
In June we acquired a
water vessel from RCMP
Marine Services at no
charge to the
detachment. The vessel
was owned by the
Province but they were
no longer able to deploy
it in their fleet. The boat
has a steel hull so it
was a great fit for our
communities as it gives
us the ability to access
our local waterways.
Noteworthy
RCMP Member Received
Commendation
In support of Ft. McMurray during
their devastating wildfire in 2016, the
RCMP assigned tactical team
members from the Lower Mainland
District to assist the region during the
evacuation period. The fire destroyed
many residences, critical infrastruc-
ture affecting electricity, water and
gas service.
Ridge Meadows Detachment had four
members assigned to the tactical
team in 2016. One of our members,
Sgt. Ralph Foster received a
commendation from the Premier of
Alberta for his work with the Regional
Emergency Operations Center for
developing re-entry plans for the
many private, provincial and federal
units working to re-enter the
evacuated zone.
Ridge Meadows RCMP—2016 Community Report Page 21
Enhance Community Safety
Our service delivery model, both local and
contracted, I integral to keeping our cities safe.
We focus on prolific offenders that put our
communities at most risk as well as issues that
have the most personal safety impact to our
citizens.
Going Forward—2017
2017 Action Highlights
Roll-out of Narcan (Naloxone) to on-road
resources
Develop a Detachment Communications
Strategy
Work with stakeholders to improve Court
processes
In 2017 we are working on 3 focus areas: Community Safety, Effectiveness & Efficiency and Continuous Improve-
ment. We continue to work with our communities, partners and citizens to achieve even higher performance levels.
Effective & Efficient Performance
It is our responsibility to emphasize getting the
most from our resources, processes and
policies. We commit to refine and seek business
improvements and best practices to continue to
improve on our return on investment.
Continuous Improvement
We commit to continuously develop and deliver
on increased service levels both internally and
externally by working smarter, creating a
culture of change, synergizing with our
partnerships, eliminating duplication and
leveraging technology.
2017 Action Highlights
Help create a community protocol around
safe schools
Prioritize opioid drug trafficking investiga-
tions
Road Safety focus on excessive speeding
2017 Action Highlights
Increase transparency and communication
to partners
Transition the Youth Diversion program to a
Restorative Justice model
Enhance the interactive Crime Map
Ridge Meadows RCMP—2016 Community Report Page 22
Saying Goodbye
Although this occurred in early 2017
we thought it fitting to acknowledge in
this document our farewell to an
incredible leader, Supt. Fleugel who
was stationed at Ridge Meadows
RCMP Detachment for 6 years and for
the last 4 years was the Officer In
Charge.
Supt. David Fleugel retired from the
RCMP when he accepted a position as
Port Moody’s Chief of Police. Supt.
Fleugel has been an inspirational
leader for our detachment and all who
worked with him recognized how
fortunate we were to have him as part
of our organization. He is a
community minded, creative and
genuine human being who has
improved service to our communities,
increased transparency and
communication and ultimately made
our communities safer.
We wish him the very best in Port
Moody and will honour the legacy he
leaves with us. Congratulations and
best wishes to Supt. David Fleugel
and his family.