South Okanagan - Similkameen RCMP Detachments Status Report 3 rd Quarter 2011

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1 Protective Services Committee Agenda Item South Okanagan - Similkameen RCMP Detachments Status Report 3 rd Quarter 2011 Regional District Human Resources Keremeos 5 Police Officers (Provincially funded) 0.5 Police Officer (Federal and Provincial funding split OIB/LSIB First Nations Policing shared) 1 Support Clerk (Federal Public Servant) Penticton 34 Police Officers (Municipally funded) 5 Police Officers (Provincially funded) 2 Police Officers (Federal and Provincial funding split - PIB First Nations Policing) 23 Municipal Employees 2 Provincial Employees (Federal Public Servants) Princeton 7 Police Officers (Provincially funded) 2 Support Clerks (Federal Public Servants) South Okanagan Integrated Detachment 17 Police Officers (Provincially funded) 0.5 Police Officer (Federal and Provincial funding split OIB/LSIB First Nations Policing shared) 4.5 Support Clerks (Federal Public Servants) Summerland 9 Police Officers (Municipally funded) 2 Support Clerks (Municipal Employees) Regional Police Dog Services 1 Police Officer (Penticton - Municipally funded) 1 Police Officer (Provincially funded) Regional Forensic Identification Services 1 Police Officer (Penticton - Municipally funded) 1 Police Officer (Provincially funded) Regional Investigative Services (Plainclothes) 9 Police Officers (Penticton - Municipally funded) 1 Police Officer (Provincially funded) based at Penticton Detachment 3 Police Officers (Provincially funded) based at Oliver Detachment Regional Support Staff 180 Volunteers 20 Auxiliary Constable Volunteers 6 Reserve Constables

2 2 Keremeos Detachment Area Commander: Cpl. Mike GALLAGHER Statistics i During the third quarter of 2011 Keremeos RCMP responded to 469 calls for service ii, compared with 455 calls in the third quarter of This corresponds to a minor increase of 3%. Selected Criminal Code Offenses Keremeos Quarter 3, Quarter 3, 2011 Total T R IR C Total T R IR C Total 2011 Total Change ASSAULTS ROBBERIES With Weapon With Firearm Other HOMICIDES (incl. attempt) THEFT FROM VEHICLES VEHICLE THEFT BREAK AND ENTERS Business Residential Other CAUSE DISTURBANCE MISCHIEF LEGEND T - Keremeos Townsite R - Keremeos Rural IR - Chopaka, LSIB, Blind Creek, Ashnola and Alexis First Nations Reserves C - Cawston Assaults increased significantly in the third quarter of 2011, with over twice the number of incidents reported between July and September of 2011 than for the first two quarters of the year combined. Although a steep jump such as this is unusual, none of the suspects or incident locations is carded more than twice. A large majority of the assaults reported this quarter were domestic disturbances or assaults between associates. The rate of auto theft also increased substantially, with 11 vehicles reported stolen throughout the Keremeos detachment area during the third quarter. These included a high proportion of off-road vehicles such as dirtbikes, snowmobiles and ATVs. On August 4 th an 18 year old male was arrested in connection with the thefts and attempted thefts of three vehicles from Coulthard Rd. in Cawston. Charges are currently pending in this matter. The number of break-ins during the third quarter was stable for the time of year, with 15 reported B&Es, including 10 business B&Es. The Keremeos Pool was entered during the night numerous times during the months of July and August, with only minor damage reported. The number of cause disturbance reports were once again higher this quarter, due in part to the actions of one chronic nuisance offender who has thus far been carded on approximately 18% of Keremeos disturbance files since the beginning of 2011 (see Chronic Nuisance Offenders on page 3 for details). Mischief complaints remain lower in 2011 than they were in 2010.

3 3 Initiatives and Priority Areas Drug Enforcement iii Keremeos RCMP investigated 6 founded drug offenses in the third quarter of Three files were related to CDSA trafficking. On August 18 th RCMP executed a CDSA search warrant on a residence in Hedley, seizing cocaine flaps, scales, trafficking paraphernalia and Canadian currency. The occupant, a 57 year old male, was Keremeos Criminal Code Offences charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose 50 of trafficking. He was 45 sentenced to 30 months 40 in jail on September 29 th, The other two trafficking files are currently under investigation Traffic Safety Impaired Driving iv Between July and September of 2011 Keremeos RCMP issued 90 day Immediate Roadside Suspensions (IRPs) to 4 drivers, while 1 driver was given a 3 day IRP and a further 2 drivers were given 24 hour suspensions. Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Community Engagement Keremeos RCMP continue their commitment to community engagement. In keeping with the direction from the OIC, members regularly attend Village Council meetings. The Keremeos detachment has a new Area Commander who will be working towards establishing a Community Consultative Group within the fiscal year. Keremeos Detachment members are pleased to participate in events taking place in the community. Some of the events attended during the third quarter include but are not limited to Canada Day and BC Day events, Kars under the K and the Pepper Festival. Keremeos has an active Citizens on Patrol (COP) program which held their annual meeting attended by a detachment representative. The COPs continue to conduct regular weekend patrols and maintain a good working relationship with the detachment. Prolific and Nuisance Offenders Chronic Nuisance Offenders v Keremeos RCMP have dealt with one individual who qualifies as a chronic nuisance offender. The individual is a 52 year old male with substance abuse issues. He has generated approximately 2% of the detachment area s total files and approximately 20% of the area s total cause disturbance and public intoxication files in the last six months. Youth The Keremeos RCMP detachment is currently investigating the possibility of implementing the CPEC (Community Prevention Education Continuum) program. CPEC is designed as a sustainable community-led, police-assisted, comprehensive youth drug prevention strategy. It is a continuum of prevention education, building protective factors (Developmental Assets) and encompassing youth from Kindergarten through to Grade 12. The CPEC is a flexible crime prevention strategy developed to address the drug issues and meet the needs of individual communities. It is designed as a supportive network whereby each individual, initiative, program, organization or business is important

4 4 and connected to each other in support of healthy youth. The DARE program is a cornerstone of CPEC and the Keremeos Detachment continues to use DARE as a means of connecting with local youth. The detachment also stays in regular contact with Youth Probation and is aware of youth in the community who may be on conditions. Detachment members perform regular curfew checks on these youths to ensure compliance. The regional Restorative Justice coordinator continues to provide support for restorative justice in Keremeos with 1 file referred from the school district this quarter and 1 file referred from the Detachment. Crime Stoppers Crime Stoppers received 3 tips relating to events in Keremeos and area during the third quarter of Crime Stoppers was unable to attend the Kars Under the K exhibition this year due to the need for unexpected body work on the project car. However, the program coordinator has endeavored to return to the exhibition in RCMP Constable James LATON of Keremeos Detachment also wrote the following article in support of Crime Stoppers, which was published in the local newspaper: To Our Nameless Heroes Crime is something every community faces. It is not only the responsibility of the police, but that of the citizens within a community to help bring criminals to justice. Most citizens of a community fail to provide information as they do not want to go to court or deal directly with the police. Some people think that there is nothing they can do to make a difference. These citizens would like to do the right thing, but for a variety of reasons, including fear of repercussions, or don't have the amount of time it takes to attend court and give a statement, prefer to keep their anonymity. It's only when we realize that we must all work together to make our community a better and safer place. You may think that you can't make a difference, but you can! If you are one of the people who would like to help, but don't know what you can do, you are in luck, as there is an organization that allows you to provide information on criminal activity, without dealing directly with the police. This organization welcomes all types of information; from information on drug activity, to organized crime, to stolen goods, and more. The smallest piece of information provided might point law enforcement in the right direction, or put the last piece of the puzzle in place. First hand information is particularly important. You may even receive a monetary award, up to $2000, for the information you provide if it leads to an arrest. This organization does not wait for convictions as this can sometimes take way to long! This organization makes heroes out of ordinary citizens and it is called Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers is a non-profit organization that does not receive government funding. It is not run by law enforcement, but instead by volunteers from the community. It's important to note that no one, not even the police, can find out who has provided the tip. Crime Stoppers provides tipsters with complete anonymity. Your name, telephone number, address, etc. is never asked of you. Crime Stoppers will only identify you with a Tipster number. Your identity will NEVER be known by anyone. Crime Stoppers will even edit the information you provide, to protect any information that might disclose your identity. Crime Stoppers is a tool to help you become a nameless everyday hero in your community. Please help your community by becoming a nameless everyday hero and calling Crime Stoppers at TIPS (8477) or visiting the website at for other anonymous ways of passing along information. To learn more about Crime Stoppers contact Al Sismey, the Regional Crime Stoppers Coordinator at James Alexander LATON Constable RCMP Keremeos Detachment

5 5 Penticton Detachment Regional Detachment Commander: Insp. Brad HAUGLI Statistics During the third quarter of 2011 Penticton RCMP responded to 5547 calls for service, compared with 5386 calls in the third quarter of This corresponds to an increase of 3%. Penticton RCMP responded to Penticton Criminal Code Offences 3% fewer total criminal code files during the third quarter 700 of the year than during the same period in The month of August, which is typically the busiest month of 400 the year for RCMP in 2010 Penticton, saw 13% fewer criminal code violations than 200 August of However, 14% more criminal code 100 offences were reported to 0 police in September 2011 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec than in September Increased calls for service have also been influenced by the rising number of non-criminal calls, especially false and abandoned 911 calls, which have more than doubled over the past 12 months; over 180 abandoned 911 calls were generated during the third quarter of 2011 alone. The incidence of auto crime remains lower than it was in 2010, with an overall 15% decrease in stolen vehicles and a 28% decrease in vehicle break-ins; nevertheless, the number of stolen vehicles has increased from the first and second quarters. Reports relating to violent crime such as assault and robbery continue to be moderately lower in 2011 than in However, Penticton RCMP responded to two homicides (NOTE: homicide statistics include attempted homicides) within the city during the third quarter, pushing the murder rate higher than it was in The first of these incidents, reported on July 30 th, was the kidnapping and attempted murder of a 22 year old Penticton woman, while the second, reported on August 16 th, involved the shooting death of a local female by her common-law spouse. Suspects in both cases have been arrested and charged. Overall reports of break and enter continue to be lower in 2011 than they were in 2010, despite an increased incidence of break-ins reported in the third quarter. Residential break and enters were especially high, increasing to 40 from 32 last quarter. This increase is due in part to a series of break-ins to hotel rooms at Penticton s Sandman Inn between July 20th and 22nd. The suspect in this case was located and charged with four counts of break and enter, one count of possession of break in instruments and one count of assaulting a peace officer. He was convicted and sentenced to 2 years in jail on July 25th. Cause disturbance reports and mischief and property damage complaints have both shown modest declines, with 6% and 11% decreases since 2010, respectively. Initiatives and Priority Areas Drug Enforcement During the third quarter of 2011 Penticton RCMP investigated 77 founded drug offences.

6 6 21 of these files were related to illicit drug trafficking. Trafficking involved cocaine (6), cannabis (8), MDMA (1), methamphetamine (6) and other drugs (1). 1 of these files involved the trafficking of two or more different drug types by the same individual or group of individuals. Of the 21 trafficking files investigated during the third quarter of 2011, 16 have resulted in charges to date (76% charge rate). 25 total trafficking charges were forwarded to Crown Counsel during the third quarter. 3 of these files involved drug production. In two of these files, marijuana plants were found growing in outdoor locations unattributable to any specific person and disposed of by RCMP with no charges. The third file is currently under investigation. Traffic Safety As of September 2011 Penticton RCMP increased its traffic section to 3 regular members. Impaired Driving Between July and September 2011 Penticton RCMP charged 4 drivers with impaired driving and related offences under the Criminal Code, while a further 6 drivers were given 24-hour prohibitions. In addition, 73 drivers were given 90 day Immediate Roadside Prohibitions (IRPs) and 20 drivers were given 72 hour suspensions. This is a marked change from the same period last year, during which time 36 impaired drivers were charged under the Criminal Code, 62 drivers were given 24 hour driving suspensions, 6 drivers were given 72 hour suspensions and 6 drivers were given 90 day IRPs. Speed Watch Speed Watch s volunteers remain committed to providing service to the community of Penticton. The Penticton Crime Prevention Coordinator was successful in working with ICBC to secure a replacement for the present speed board. The Speed Watch team has put the board to excellent use this past quarter with volunteers manning the board three to five times a week and focusing on playgrounds and school zones throughout the month of September. If a vehicle is found to be speeding their license plate is documented and a warning letter is sent to the registered owner. Boat Safety SED Marine Section Boat Patrols conducted 5 patrols on Okanagan Lake and 5 patrols on Skaha Lake during the summer months. They also issued 7 violation tickets and 94 warnings on Okanagan Lake and 10 violation tickets and 67 warnings on Skaha Lake. Penticton Detachment IWT (Inland Water Transport) trained members also conducted 4 patrols on Okanagan Lake and 3 patrols on Skaha Lake during the summer months. They issued 3 violation tickets and 7 warnings on Okanagan Lake and 8 warnings on Skaha Lake. IWT members also provided support to the Ironman on August 28 th and to the Dragon Boat Races on September 10 th. Community Engagement Downtown Community Policing The Community Policing Office was open to the public throughout the summer and remains staffed regular business hours. The Downtown Community Policing Office continues to coordinate all RCMP volunteer operations, including Citizens on Patrol, the Auxiliary Constable program and Penticton Speed Watch, all of which aid in enhancing police to community contact. The Downtown Community Policing Coordinator has been contacted to provide

7 7 presentations to numerous groups throughout the city in the areas of identity theft and home security. The downtown office remains in close contact with the Downtown Penticton Association. Weekly meetings are held with the Director of the Association, Barb HAYNES. A bi-weekly crime map prepared by the Detachment Crime Analyst is discussed in detail at the meetings. The Downtown Penticton Association continues to express concerns around prolific nuisance offenders. The downtown community policing office is actively engaged with the community Safety Unit and community stakeholders to provide appropriate services to these individuals. Providing for adequate housing remains the most significant challenge when dealing with nuisance prolific offenders. The downtown office working in collaboration with Public Health has established secure boxes for the safe disposal of drug paraphernalia throughout city serviced public washrooms. Auxiliary Constable Program The Auxiliary Constable Program has eleven fully trained Auxiliary Constables. The Auxiliaries provided support to Peach City Beach Cruise, July 1st celebrations, BC Day Long Weekend, Peachfest and Ironman greatly enhancing police presence at these events and providing a significant contribution to the success of these many city sponsored events. Citizens on Patrol The Penticton Citizens on Patrol (COPs) continue to demonstrate commitment to the program and to the city of Penticton. The volunteers work in pairs, typically with 2 units patrolling on scheduled evenings. These patrols continue to operate 3 evenings a week, Fridays through Sundays, in four hour shifts. The team has recently amended their shift to end at 1:00am to better serve the community. All information that the COPs gathers is passed along to either the business or the school district for their attention. Penticton Industrial Development Association PIDA The Community Policing Coordinator recently met with PIDA for their regularly scheduled quarterly meeting and reviewed the crime report for their area. The organization expressed concern about the number of copper wire thefts from the industrial area but nevertheless appreciates the support that they are receiving from the detachment. Liquor Act and Bar Watch ( The Standard ) RCMP continues to provide direct support to the Downtown Penticton Association in their efforts to establish a Bar Watch program geared towards city restaurants and nightclubs. The Downtown Penticton Association has successfully registered the Standard as a not for profit society in Victoria, board of directors has been established and protocol is under development and expected to be implemented in spring The expectation is that this code will be promoted and posted in visible areas throughout the establishment. The Penticton RCMP Community Safety Team continues to focus on liquor primary establishments and their compliance with the Liquor Control and Licensing Act, in direct partnership with the Liquor Inspectors. Restorative Justice Penticton Community Policing continues to offer the Restorative Justice Program, which processed nine files in the third quarter involving eleven offenders and nine victims. Other restorative justice projects include: Ongoing training for additional 8 Restorative Justice Program Volunteer Facilitators.

8 8 Wrap-around team for youth at risk, with participants including the Penticton School District, Child and Youth Mental Health, MCFD, IHA Addiction Services, Youth Probation, Youth Forensics and the Aboriginal Justice Strategy. Wrap-around team for adults with mental illness who are involved in the criminal justice system, with participants including Adult Mental Health, Forensics, the Aboriginal Justice Strategy and the Ministry of Social Development and Housing. The Restorative Justice Coordinator continues to act as a resource for the local school district in the implementation of Restorative Practices with a goal to reducing harms caused by youth involved in crime and to provide an alternative to traditional discipline in a school setting. The end goal is to assist in increased graduation rates. Committees Penticton RCMP s OIC continues to chair the 2011 United Way campaign and is actively involved in fund raising initiatives including and October hockey game between the Penticton Detachment and the Penticton Firefighters to raise funds for the campaign. In addition, the OIC continues to participate in monthly Protective Services Committee meetings and is an integral part of the Community Advisory Committee. The OIC is a member of the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan s Vital Signs project. The Vital Signs project seeks to identify Penticton s strengths and as well as community issues requiring attention. The intent of the project is to provide a source of data that can be used to inform decisions impacting the community in areas of health, wellness, safety, education and housing. Victim Services Program During the third quarter of 2011 Penticton and Summerland Victim Services provided support to 107 new clients as well as ongoing support for clients in 214 active files, which equates to a file increase of 28% over the same year-to-date period in Victim Services aids clients through emotional support, regular updates on police investigations and court appearances and ensuring that clients are aware of their rights under the Victims of Crime Act and that they receive any benefits and referrals to which they are entitled. Victim Services (VS) files in the third quarter of 2011 included support to 107 individuals as follows: Domestic Violence - 18 General Assaults - 12 Sudden Deaths - 11 Domestic Disputes - 9 Adult Sexual Assaults - 7 Murders - 7 Motor Vehicle Incident - 6 Suicides - 6 Attempted Murders - 5 Property Crime - 5 Youth Sexual Assaults - 5 Uttering Threats - 4 Criminal Harassment - 3 Robberies - 3 Missing Persons - 3 Historical Sexual Assaults - 1 Child Sexual Assaults - 1 Dangerous Operation of a Vessel Causing Death - 1 VS provided support to the family of the deceased, and several victims, after a horrific traffic collision. The family members priority was to be at the hospital with the surviving members of the collision so Victim Services was able to attend court to relay the information relating to the status of the accused back to them. VS provided support to the victims and the family of a female and her young child after she was brutally attacked and they were held captive at a local second hand store. VS provided court support to help the family with their emotions after seeing the accused at his bail hearing. Emotions were understandably high and VS was able to debrief the family members afterwards. VS has been in constant communication with the victim and her family to ensure they are receiving all the information and support they need including trauma counseling.

9 9 VS attended with a police officer to inform a female that her mother had been shot and the deceased s common-law was in jail. VS also called the deceased s sister and informed her of the incident. As she lives out of town, VS also made arrangements for her to come to Penticton to be with family and provide a statement to our members. VS provided support to a female victim of a high risk sex offender who was living in our community. VS has kept her informed of his court appearances, giving her the opportunity to be removed from the court proceedings while still feeling connected. VS provided support to a female who was kidnapped and sexually assaulted while she was in Norway. The offender already has domestic assault charges going through the Canadian Criminal Justice system with the female as the victim. Victim Services has worked with the police and Canada Border Agency Intelligence and has successfully had the accused put on the inadmissible list for our Country. A Penticton couple was defrauded out of $ VS was able to act as a liaison with the family as there were different police jurisdictions involved in this file. VS provided court support to 46 people. Prolific and Nuisance Offenders Chronic Nuisance Offenders vi Fourteen persons qualified as active chronic nuisance offenders in the city of Penticton during the last six months, together generating 6% of the city s total files and approximately 18% of the city s total liquor act and cause disturbance reports for that time period. Two of these individuals, a 16 year old male and a 20 year old female, have generated numerous calls to police due to their involvement in family disputes, conflicts and assaults. The young male has since been placed in foster care. Another chronic offender is a 19 year old female who consistently breaches her court-ordered bail conditions and curfew, resulting in numerous negative police contacts. She eventually relocated to another community. The remaining 11 individuals are males and females between the ages of 26 and 58 who suffer from substance abuse issues. One of these individuals relocated to another jurisdiction at the end of September, while the remaining individuals remain in Penticton, many without a fixed address. Penticton s Community Safety Team (CST) attempted to intervene in the case of one of these individuals, a 56 year old male, who has had over 90 negative contacts with police since the beginning of CST assisted in securing a detoxification and rehabilitation facility for the individual and helped with his travel arrangements to get to the site in Alberta. The individual attended and completed a 30 day rehabilitation program and returned to Penticton. However, he was arrested for being intoxicated in public the day after his return. He was ultimately arrested on September 21 st and charged with uttering threats and breaching his probation. He was sentenced on September 26 th and is currently serving 5 months in jail. Prolific Offender Management and Inter-Agency Communication Penticton RCMP is committed to fostering an inter-agency approach when focusing on prolific and priority offenders in the community. Members of the Community Safety Team attend regular meetings with youth and adult probation officers, as well as collaborate with local parole officers. These relationships have been instrumental in the identification of high-risk individuals and the timely dissemination of important information such as warrants, address changes, conditions and other compliance measures. RCMP also liaises with other detachments across the province to ensure that warrants are executed even if the offenders have left the local detachment area. The detachment supports and attends the Multiple Disordered Offenders quarterly meetings, along with Adult Probation, IHA In-Patient Psychiatry Unit Social Worker, Ministry of Housing and Social Development Homeless Coordinator and Forensic Nurses to address issues arising from clients within this demographic.

10 10 Crime Stoppers Youth The Penticton Community Safety Team (CST) continues an aggressive approach to curfew and conditions checks resulting in 23 breaches of conditions this quarter. CST works closely with both Adult Probation and Youth Probation, meeting on a regular basis to discuss prolific offender management strategies. During the past quarter, the CST working with Adult Probation has successfully engaged one female offender in a treatment program. Crime Stoppers received 48 tips relating to events in Penticton and area during the third quarter of suspects were arrested as a result of information provided by tipsters. The regional Crime Stoppers coordinator visited the communities of Summerland, Okanagan Falls, Oliver and Osoyoos during this period with nothing out of the ordinary reported. No detachment training sessions were requested nor any community presentations conducted during the third quarter. Crime Stoppers were unable to attend the Kars Under the K exhibition in Keremeos this year in August but will endeavor to return there in the upcoming year. The project car initiative being conducted with youths from the Penticton Indian Band was delayed due to unexpected body work. The youth are now completing the graphics and finishing the final touches on the vehicle in conjunction with Penticton Auto Spa and JAFA Industries. Youth initiatives maintain a high profile at Penticton Detachment, with a number of initiatives underway as well as a number in the planning stage. Initiatives include: Reading is Cool - To promote relationships between Youth, Families, Schools, and Police and encourage reading. This program was initiated last year and is in the process of being re-introduced to the K-5 schools in the city and seeks to provide kids with a better understanding of the RCMP, by incorporating the RCMP rank structure to recognize reading success. The Girl s Group at KVR and McNicoll Park middle schools will be re-instated once the school year has settled in. This program is championed by the Youth Constable and Community Policing Coordinator The Community Policing Coordinator continues to participate in integrated case management meetings with various stakeholders within the community. A recent collaboration provided a high risk youth the opportunity to be relocated to a foster family and begin to receive supports allowing the youth to re-enter school. The REFLECT Program second grouping of young females is in the process of being identified and evaluated for the upcoming December retreat. The first group of girls remains connected with the program and continues to benefit from their involvement in the Reflect group. None of the original girls has experienced any negative contact with police since their involvement with the program. Partners in the program are Child and Youth Mental Health, IHA Addictions Outreach and School District No. 67. Training in threat and risk assessment took place August with over 60 individuals in attendance, including school administration, RCMP, therapists, counselors, social workers, et al. during the two days of training, participants became familiar with the tools and training needed to effectively assess and address bullying and threats of violence in the school and community systems. The training focuses on being able to identify students and situations that could cause potential harm to their environment, and involves conducting the initial risk/threat assessment as well as protocols for

11 11 intervention. A committee is in place to further develop a community protocol for threat and risk assessment. An application has been submitted to the Crime Remediation and Crime Prevention grant fund to support a SAFER program to address the incidence of relationship violence and sexual assaults within our youth population. The funding request is for $17, and the partners in the project are Penticton RCMP, School District 67, IHA Addictions, Public Health and Child and Youth Mental Health. The announcement of funding support is the beginning of November.

12 12 Penticton Selected Criminal Code Offenses Quarter 3, Quarter 3, 2011 Total C N O K IR WB A R Total C N O K IR WB A R Total ASSAULTS ROBBERIES With Weapon With Firearm Other HOMICIDES (incl. attempt) THEFT FROM VEHICLES VEHICLE THEFT BREAK AND ENTERS Business Residential Other CAUSE DISTURBANCE LEGEND C - City of Penticton N - Naramata O - Okanagan Falls K - Kaleden IR - Penticton First Nations Reserve WB - West Bench A - Apex R - Rural MISCHIEF Total Change or part or further disseminated without the express consent of the originator. Third Party Rule applies.

13 13 Princeton Detachment Area Commander: Sgt. Dave CLARE Statistics During the third quarter of 2011 Princeton RCMP responded to 602 calls for service, compared with 617 calls during the third quarter of This corresponds to a minor decrease of 2%. Princeton Selected Criminal Code Offenses Quarter 3, Quarter 3, 2011 Total T R H Total T R H Total 2011 Total Change ASSAULTS ROBBERIES With Weapon With Firearm Other HOMICIDES (incl. attempt) THEFT FROM VEHICLES VEHICLE THEFT BREAK AND ENTERS Business Residential Other CAUSE DISTURBANCE LEGEND T - Princeton Townsite R - Princeton Rural H - Hedley MISCHIEF Reports relating to thefts from vehicles continues to be slightly higher than average, with 11% more incidents reported in 2011 than during the same period in However, the number of vehicle break-ins has steadily declined from 8 police reports in the first quarter of 2011 to only 5 this quarter. The rate of vehicle theft remains markedly lower than last year. The number of break and enter reports jumped significantly between July and September, bringing the total number of files to over double what they were in The main driver of this trend was business B&Es, with 7 reported this quarter. Three of these incidents which occurred between August 2 and 18 were likely related as they occurred within the same area and had the front door locks pried in a similar fashion. Entry was gained to the businesses in two instances, both of which resulted in the safes being targeted and cash being stolen. The Brown Bridge Pub was also broken into for the second time this year. Reports of assault are down by 16% from 2010 while complaints relating to disturbances are 46% higher than last year. Mischief complaints were also slightly higher in the third quarter for all Princeton detachment areas, with a 41% jump in property damage incidents within the town of Princeton and an 83% increase in the rural areas. A number of these reports were related to youth damaging property or creating excessive noise while several others involved graffiti on buildings in the downtown core during late August.

14 14 Initiatives and Priority Areas Drug Enforcement In the third quarter of 2011 Princeton RCMP investigated 9 founded drug offenses. 2 of these files involved cocaine trafficking and are currently under investigation. The remaining 7 files involved drug possession. Traffic Safety 20 Between July and September Princeton RCMP handed 0 out 2 90 day Immediate Roadside Suspensions (IRPs), 1 3 day IRP and 2 24 hour prohibitions Princeton Criminal Code Offences Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Foot patrols were conducted on a regular basis throughout the downtown area during the third quarter. Members also participated with boat patrols when the boat was available and this initiative was very well received by the community of Tulameen. Community Engagement Princeton RCMP detachment had an active summer with many events, including Tulameen Days. Community celebration organizers welcomed the participation of the members. Local events where members were present included but were not limited to the following events: Canada Day (Princeton and Hedley) celebrations BC Day celebrations Grand opening of Princeton Museum Red Serge duties for Ambassador Coronation in July Hwy 3 Improvement Project Meeting Princeton Aquatic Referendum Committee Support of local Brownie Troop Rotary Wine Festival Princeton Racing Days and Fall Festival Counterfeit Awareness to Chamber of Commerce Representatives for the Princeton RCMP attend Princeton s Inter-Agency meetings and the Community Consultative Group is now established and planning a community forum. The Princeton Restorative Justice program is also up and running with five committed volunteers. During this quarter two files were successfully processed involving five local youths. Princeton RCMP continues to appreciate the support from Citizens On Patrol, who remain a valuable resource for the detachment. Prolific and Chronic Nuisance Offenders There are currently 0 individuals in the Princeton detachment area who match the criteria for chronic nuisance offender.

15 15 Crime Stoppers Crime Stoppers received 4 tips relating to events in Princeton during the third quarter of Youth CPEC planning for this year is ramping up with school back in session after summer vacation. CPEC is designed as a sustainable community-led, police-assisted, comprehensive youth drug prevention strategy. It is a continuum of prevention education, building protective factors (Developmental Assets) and encompassing youth from Kindergarten through to Grade 12. The CPEC is a flexible crime prevention strategy developed to address the drug issues and meet the needs of individual communities. It is designed as a supportive network whereby each individual, initiative, program, organization or business is important and connected to each other in support of healthy youth. The DARE program is a cornerstone of CPEC and the Princeton Detachment continues to use DARE as a means of connecting with local youth. The DARE program is initiated and will begin mid-october. The Princeton Legion Youth nights will be starting again this fall. Members continue with bar checks to ensure compliance with liquor control laws. Each school has an assigned member who is currently initiating contact with their school to develop their participation plan for the year. The Reading is Cool program is currently under development. Detachment members continue their involvement with the anti-bully program WITS Walk Away, Ignore, Talk it Out, Seek Help as well as participating in the literacy support program Young Readers.

16 16 South Okanagan Detachments (Oliver and Osoyoos) vii Operations NCO: S/Sgt. Kurt LOZINSKI (Osoyoos) Area Commander: Sgt. Ken HARRINGTON (Oliver) Statistics During the third quarter of 2011 the South Okanagan Integrated RCMP Detachment responded to 2186 calls for service, compared with 1981 calls during the third quarter of This corresponds to an increase of 10%. Initiatives and Priority Areas Drug Enforcement In the third quarter of 2011 RCMP investigated 16 founded drug offenses in Oliver. One of these files, reported August 17 th, involved a small 22-plant outdoor cannabis grow operation which was located on band land, with no specific residential property in proximity. Another, reported a few days later on August 25 th, was a smaller 8 plant outdoor grow located on Crown land. Both grows were removed and destroyed. August 25 th Regional GIS arrested a 32 year old male on highway 97 in Oliver. A search of his person and vehicle turned up crack cocaine, oxycodone pills, methamphetamine and cash. He has been charged with three counts of drug possession for the purpose of trafficking. In the third quarter of 2011 RCMP investigated 22 founded drug offenses in Osoyoos, all of which were CDSA possession files. Traffic Safety Between July and September 2011 RCMP in Oliver handed out day Immediate Roadside Prohibitions (IRPs), 1 3 day IRP and 3 24 hour prohibitions for drug use while driving. RCMP in Osoyoos handed out day IRPs, 3 3 day IRPs, 1 24 hour prohibition for drug use and 1 24 hour prohibition for alcohol use. Community Engagement South Okanagan RCMP detachment had an active summer with many events taking place within the detachment area. Community celebration organizers welcomed the participation of local RCMP members at the following events: Canada Day celebrations BC Day celebrations Gran Fondo Ride Ironman Canada Area Commanders for the South Okanagan Detachment maintain regular contact with local government officials and the business community. Most recently, in response to a large fire at South Okanagan Senior Secondary school, the detachment has provided regular updates to school and to the community in regards to the progress of the investigation. Citizens on Patrol and Speed Watch have been instrumental in assisting the members and are their eyes and ears in the community. Their commitment is valued and appreciated by the detachment. COPS are involved with the ICBC sponsored Speed Reader Board and are active throughout both the Oliver and Osoyoos areas.

17 17 Prolific and Chronic Nuisance Offenders There are currently 0 individuals in the Oliver and Osoyoos areas who match the criteria for chronic nuisance offender. Crime Stoppers Crime Stoppers received 10 tips relating to events in Oliver and 1 tip relating to events in Osoyoos during the third quarter of The regional Crime Stoppers coordinator also visited both detachments to review tip handling procedures with members, address any problems or concerns with the program and to drop off marketing materials. Youth School liaison members continue to partner effectively with their schools, working to engage youth and foster positive relationships. There is a focus on enforcement of criminal code violations and providing awareness and education to the school administrations of how effective cooperation can positively impact the school environment. Cpl HAYDEN from Drug Awareness in South East District met with representatives from Oliver/Osoyoos detachments to discuss implementation of CPEC (Community Prevention Education Continuum) program. CPEC is designed as a sustainable community-led, policeassisted, comprehensive youth drug prevention strategy. It is a continuum of prevention education, building protective factors (Developmental Assets) and encompassing youth from Kindergarten through to Grade 12. The CPEC is a flexible crime prevention strategy developed to address the drug issues and meet the needs of individual communities. It is designed as a supportive network whereby each individual, initiative, program, organization or business is important and connected to each other in support of healthy youth. The DARE program is a cornerstone of CPEC and the South Okanagan Detachment continues to use DARE as a means of connecting with local youth. The detachment stays in regular contact with Youth Probation and is aware of youth in the community who may be on conditions - detachment members perform regular curfew checks on these youths to ensure compliance. A number of members are actively involved in Parent Advisory Committees at their local school. The Restorative Justice Committee and working group is active in Oliver. No files were referred this quarter. Osoyoos Council has recently given support for the development of a Restorative Justice program and is now planning for volunteer facilitator training. RCMP participation in the Oliver Boys and Girls Club Advisory Committee continues and provides a great venue to educate the community about police concerns for youth.

18 18 Oliver Area Oliver Selected Criminal Code Offences Quarter 3, Quarter 3, 2011 Total OL OLR IR Total OL OLR IR Total 2011 Total ASSAULTS ROBBERIES With Weapon With Firearm Other HOMICIDES (incl. attempt) THEFT FROM VEHICLES VEHICLE THEFT BREAK AND ENTERS Business Residential Other CAUSE DISTURBANCE MISCHIEF LEGEND OL - Oliver Townsite OLR - Oliver Rural IR - Osoyoos First Nations Reserve Change RCMP responded to two robbery complaints during the third quarter of 2011, bringing the total number of robberies to 3 so far this year. The first was reported in the early morning of July 10 th. A victim reported that he had caught two males rummaging through his belonging at Loose Bay Campground and that one of the males had threatened him with an axe when confronted. The two suspects, a 26 year old male and a 31 year old male, were arrested later in the morning after they were linked to a series of other disturbances and assaults throughout the area. They were charged with several criminal code offences including robbery, assault with a weapon, uttering threats, dangerous operation of a vehicle, theft and mischief, and are currently out on conditions awaiting court. The second incident, reported September 9 th, involved a strongarm type robbery where the victim was assaulted and had his bicycle stolen by three males. The victim was intoxicated at the time and could not give a description of the suspects Oliver Criminal Code Offences Disturbance complaints were slightly higher during the third quarter of 2011 than during the same period last year. Break and enters, assaults and mischief complaints continue to be lower this year than they were in Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

19 19 Osoyoos Area Osoyoos Selected Criminal Code Offences Quarter 3, Quarter 3, 2011 Total OS OSR Total OS OSR Total 2011 Total Total ASSAULTS ROBBERIES With Weapon With Firearm Other HOMICIDES (incl. attempt) THEFT FROM VEHICLES VEHICLE THEFT BREAK AND ENTERS Business Residential Other CAUSE DISTURBANCE LEGEND OS - Osoyoos Townsite OSR - Osoyoos Rural MISCHIEF Most selected property crime types showed noticeable declines during the third quarter of 2011 compared with numbers from the same period last year. Vehicle crime continues to show a marked downward change, with 64% fewer vehicle break-ins and 38% fewer stolen vehicles than in Overall B&Es have also shown a 55% decline since 2011, driven by a marked decrease in residential break-ins. Reports of assault have remained consistent with last year s numbers while reports relating to disturbances increased in the third quarter. A number of these disturbances were concentrated at the city s bars and pubs, with 10 total disturbances (19%) reported at either the Breeze Pub on Spartan Dr. or at the Sage Pub on Cottonwood Dr. in the third quarter. 120 Osoyoos Criminal Code Offences Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

20 20 Summerland Detachment viii Area Commander: Sgt. Mona KAUFFELD Statistics During the third quarter of 2011 Summerland RCMP responded to 754 calls for service, compared with 757 calls during the third quarter of This corresponds to a nearly 0% change. Most selected criminal code crime types either showed declines or remained relatively stable in the third quarter of 2011 when compared with the same period last year. However, mischief and property damage complaints continue to be higher than average in Between July and September RCMP responded to 25 reports of property damage and mischief. On August 24 th a 20 year old male was arrested after he was identified on surveillance video damaging property at Sungate Mall. Damages were paid for by the youth and the charges were dropped by the property owner. Complaints relating to vehicle crime, cause disturbances and break and enters continue to be lower in 2011 than they were during the same period in Assaults were slightly higher in the third quarter of 2011 and included several domestic violence files and associate assaults. Initiatives and Priority Areas Summerland 2010 Q3 Selected Criminal Code Offences Drug Enforcement In the third quarter of 2011 Summerland RCMP investigated 9 drug files, including 1 cannabis trafficking file which is currently under investigation. In another file, RCMP located two marihuana plants in a home on North Lakeshore Dr. after speaking with the resident concerning another matter. The plants were removed as a no-case seizure. A small outdoor grow operation was also located and dismantled by RCMP members near Canyon View Rd. No charges have been forwarded in this case. Traffic Safety Between July and September 2011 RCMP in Summerland issued 6 90 day Immediate Roadside Prohibitions and 2 72 hour suspensions, as well as 1 24-hour suspension for driving while under the influence of drugs. The back to school zone campaign began in September, with 9.25 hours spent in traffic law enforcement and ensuring RCMP presence around the schools and school zones Total 2011 Q Total Change ASSAULTS ROBBERIES With Weapon With Firearm Other HOMICIDES (incl. attempt) THEFT FROM VEHICLES VEHICLE THEFT BREAK AND ENTERS Business Residential Other CAUSE DISTURBANCE MISCHIEF

21 21 Community Engagement The Summerland RCMP focused on high-visibility policing throughout the past quarter, including frequent road checks. Members recorded 69 foot patrols and bike patrols in the community s parks beaches and downtown core throughout July and August. The detachment members also focused energy on ensuring that liquor laws were upheld at local licensed establishments through regular bar checks. In order to ensure that children and parents are aware of speed changes once school is back in session, members are required to spend time in the school zones enforcing traffic laws and discussing safety with parents/children when the opportunity arises. This quarter the Summerland Detachment supported the following community activities: Member participated as a judge at the Blossom Run Show and Shine Action Festival Parade Self Defense presentation at the Boys and Girls Club The local Citizens on Patrol (COP) are active in the community with regular attendance at monthly meetings and the Area Commander was pleased to attend the annual barbeque Summerland Criminal Code Offences The Area Commander meets regularly with Mayor and Council to ensure that they are 0 kept abreast of the Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec activities and challenges to policing in Summerland. The Area Commander attends interagency meetings as well as the Child and Youth Committee for the area. Prolific and Chronic Nuisance Offenders RCMP continues to target high-risk criminals using strategies that focus on prolific offenders. Summerland Detachment remains in frequent contact with both Adult and Youth Probation to ensure that offenders living in the community are adhering to their curfew and conditions. Summerland RCMP dealt with 1 individual during the third quarter who met the criteria for chronic nuisance offender. The individual is a 43 year old female who has been involved with police on numerous occasions due to ongoing domestic disturbances and conflicts. She is currently being charged with a number of offences stemming from these issues, including public mischief, breach of undertaking, assaulting a peace officer and obstructing a peace officer. Crime Stoppers Crime Stoppers received 1 tip relating to an event in Summerland during the third quarter of The regional Crime Stoppers coordinator also visited the detachment to review tip handling procedures with members, address any problems or concerns with the program and to drop off marketing materials

22 22 Youth CPEC planning for this year is ramping up under the direction of Sgt. KAUFFELD, with school back in session after summer vacation. CPEC is designed as a sustainable community-led, police-assisted, comprehensive youth drug prevention strategy. It is a continuum of prevention education, building protective factors (Developmental Assets) and encompassing youth from Kindergarten through to Grade 12. The CPEC is a flexible crime prevention strategy developed to address the drug issues and meet the needs of individual communities. It is designed as a supportive network whereby each individual, initiative, program, organization or business is important and connected to each other in support of healthy youth. The DARE program is a cornerstone of CPEC and the Summerland Detachment continues to use DARE as a means of connecting with local youth. Now that school has started again, each constable has been assigned to a school as a liaison officer. Members have started back into the schools this month to introduce themselves to the principals. The High School and Middle School as well as one elementary have new principals. The Restorative Justice program also continues to be active in the community.

23 23 Maps Keremeos Legend Keremeos RCMP Detachment Area Keremeos Townsite Keremeos Rural Keremeos IR Cawston (EA 'B') RDOS Electoral Area Legend - Keremeos Keremeos Townsite corresponds to Village of Keremeos Keremeos Rural corresponds to part of Okanagan-Similkameen Electoral Area G Cawston corresponds to Okanagan-Similkameen Electoral Area B Keremeos IR corresponds to Chopaka (7&8), Lower Similkameen (2), Alexis (9) and Ashnola (10) First Nations Reserves

24 24 Oliver and Osoyoos Legend Osoyoos RCMP Detachment Area Oliver RCMP Detachment Area Osoyoos Townsite Oliver Townsite Osoyoos Rural Oliver Rural Osoyoos IR RDOS Electoral Area Legend Oliver and Osoyoos Osoyoos Townsite corresponds to Town of Osoyoos Oliver Townsite corresponds to Town of Oliver Osoyoos Rural corresponds to part of Okanagan-Similkameen Electoral Area A and part of Kootenay Boundary Regional District Oliver Rural corresponds to Okanagan-Similkameen Electoral Area C Osoyoos IR corresponds to Osoyoos (1) First Nations Reserve

25 25 Penticton Legend Penticton RCMP Detachment Area Penticton City West Bench Naramata Apex Kaleden Okanagan Falls Penticton Rural Penticton IR RDOS Electoral Area Legend - Penticton Penticton City corresponds to City of Penticton West Bench corresponds to part of Okanagan-Similkameen Electoral Area F Naramata corresponds to part of Okanagan-Similkameen Electoral Area E Apex corresponds to part of Okanagan-Similkameen Electoral Area G Kaleden corresponds to part of Okanagan-Similkameen Electoral Area D Okanagan Falls corresponds to part of Okanagan-Similkameen Electoral Area D Penticton Rural corresponds to parts of Okanagan-Similkameen Electoral Areas D, E, F and G Penticton IR corresponds to Penticton (1) First Nations Reserve

26 26 Princeton COALMONT RD HWY 97C HWY 97C HWY 5A OTTER LAKE RD HWY 5A HWY 5A HWY 5A COA LMONT RD HWY 3 OLD HEDLEY RD ALLENBY RD HWY 3 GOLD MTN RD HWY 3 HWY 3 HWY 3 HWY 3A HWY 3 HWY 3 HWY 3 UNSIGNED FSR HW Y 3 HWY 3 ASHNOLA RD HWY 3 Legend Princeton RCMP Detachment Area Princeton Townsite Hedley Townsite Princeton Rural Princeton IR RDOS Electoral Area Legend - Princeton Princeton Townsite corresponds to the Town of Princeton Hedley Townsite corresponds to part of Okanagan-Similkameen Electoral Area G Princeton Rural corresponds to parts of Okanagan-Similkameen Electoral Area F, G and H Princeton IR corresponds to Chuchuwahaya (2) First Nations Reserve

27 27 Summerland Legend Summerland RCMP Detachment Area District of Summerland RDOS Electoral Area Legend - Summerland District of Summerland corresponds to the District of Summerland