South Okanagan Similkameen RCMP Detachments Status Report 1 st Quarter 2012

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1 1 South Okanagan Similkameen RCMP Detachments Status Report 1 st Quarter 2012 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 first quarter of 2012, Keremeos RCMP responded to 277 calls for service ii, compared with 227 calls during the first quarter of This corresponds to an increase of 22%. Keremeos Selected Criminal Code Offences Quarter 1, Quarter 1, T R IR C Total Total T R IR C Total Total ASSAULTS ROBBERIES With Weapon With Firearm Other SEXUAL ASSAULT HOMICIDES (incl. attempt) THEFT FROM VEHICLES VEHICLE THEFT BREAK AND ENTERS Business Residential Other OTHER THEFT CAUSE DISTURBANCE MISCHIEF Change LEGEND T Keremeos Townsite R Keremeos Rural IR Chopaka, LSIB, Blind Creek, Ashnola and Alexis First Nations Reserves C Cawston The number of reports relating to thefts of and from vehicles increased from the same period last year, although both have shown minor declines since the last quarter of Complaints relating to mischief and property damage have also declined by nearly half since the last quarter, despite an apparent increase from the same period in In January two males and one female were arrested and charged in connection with a series of vandalism reports which occurred throughout the townsite between December 24 th, 2011 and January 13 th, They are currently out on conditions awaiting court. The number of cause disturbance complaints, which have averaged approximately 20 files per quarter for the last six quarters, declined substantially to only 5 files during the first three months of The rate of assault, sex assault and B&E remained stable compared with the same period last year.

3 3 Initiatives and Priority Areas Drug Enforcement iii Keremeos RCMP investigated 2 founded drug offences during the first quarter of 2012, both of which involved simple CDSA possession. One of these files involved marihuana possession, while the other involved cocaine and opioid possession. In the latter, a 40 year old male was arrested after a police license plate check on his vehicle revealed that he had an outstanding warrant. A further search of the vehicle revealed 1.5 grams of crack cocaine and 25 prescription pain pills. The drugs were seized and the male arrested on the warrant. Traffic Safety Impaired Driving iv Between January and March 2012 Keremeos RCMP issued 1 3 day Immediate Roadside Suspension (IRP) and 3 24 hour suspensions for alcohol use. Community Engagement The Area Commander continues to be active in the community, engaging with various groups and agencies on a regular basis. The detachment members continue to have a visible presence in the community, conducting 33 foot patrols in the downtown area during this quarter. The Area Commander is working on scheduling the inaugural meeting of the Community Consultative Group Keremeos Criminal Code Offences Keremeos has an Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec active Citizen on Patrol program which conducts regular weekend patrols and forwards any pertinent information to the detachment members for follow up. Their dedication is appreciated by the members and Area Commander. The Restorative Justice program is under development in Keremeos with training planned for volunteer facilitators in the spring. A training session was scheduled in February; however, it was cancelled due to lack of interest. Prolific and Nuisance Offenders The Keremeos detachment maintains a prolific offender file listing all offenders with conditions. Curfew checks are expected and conducted on a regular basis, and crime analyst reports are used to target high crime areas.

4 4 Chronic Nuisance Offenders v There are currently 0 individuals in the Keremeos RCMP detachment area who match the criteria for chronic nuisance offender. Youth The Keremeos RCMP detachment continues to move forward in the development of 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 and encompassing youth from Kindergarten through to Grade 12. The CPEC is a flexible crime prevention strategy developed to address 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 with each other in support of healthy youth. Contact has begun with local businesses and has been very well received. The DARE program is a cornerstone of CPEC and is being delivered by A/Cst Troyce Beglaw to Keremeos Elementary School and the Nta mtqen Snm alm ayatn Band School. Both schools have designated School Liaison Officers in place. The detachment maintains regular contact with Youth Probation and is aware of youth in the community who may be on conditions. The detachment performs regular curfew checks on these individuals to ensure compliance. Crime Stoppers Crime Stoppers received 4 tips relating to events in Keremeos and area during the first quarter of 2012.

5 5 Penticton Detachment Regional Detachment Commander: Insp. Brad HAUGLI Statistics During the first quarter of 2012, Penticton RCMP responded to 3284 calls for service compared with 3279 calls in the first quarter of 2011, meaning there was an increase of less than 1%, or nearly no change Penticton Criminal Code Offences Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec The number of Criminal Code files during the first quarter of 2012 was relatively on par with the same time in 2011, with an approximate 3% decrease for the detachment area. Residential break and enters throughout the detachment area peaked at 41 during the third quarter of 2011 and have been lower than average since that time, with only 25 in the fourth quarter of 2011 and 30 this quarter. The number of reported robberies in Penticton has declined from an average of 12 per quarter in the last two quarters of 2011 to 7 in the first three months of Suspects have been identified in two of these files; an arrest was made in a strongarm style robbery between individuals known to each other, while a warrant was recently executed on a male suspected of robbing a liquor store in south Penticton. Auto theft, which had been comparatively low throughout the first months of 2011, began to rise in the second quarter of 2011, reaching a peak of 53 in the fourth quarter of This rate has declined slightly in 2012 to 41 stolen vehicles in the first quarter. The rate of thefts from vehicles is also lower than it has been since the first quarter of last year. Despite these declines, Penticton RCMP continues to actively target the city s most prolific vehicle thieves through regular use of bait vehicles, rigorous compliance checks and other investigational tactics. The rate of assaults, sex offences, commercial B&Es and mischief showed significant declines of between 11 and 33%. Cause disturbance and other theft subtypes such as bicycle thefts and shoplifting also showed minor decreases throughout the detachment area, with declines of 8.3% and 7.9%, respectively. Initiatives and Priority Areas Drug Enforcement During the first quarter of 2012 Penticton RCMP investigated 49 founded drug offences.

6 6 12 of these files were related to illicit drug trafficking, including cocaine (3), cannabis (5), methamphetamine (3) and morphine (2). 2 of these files involved the trafficking of two or more different drug types by the same individual or group of individuals. On March 3nd Penticton RCMP executed a search warrant on a residence on White Lake Rd. near Kaleden, locating a 298 plant grow operation along with equipment. Two males were arrested on scene and have been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking as well as production of a controlled substance. Of the 12 trafficking and production files investigated during the first quarter of 2012, 10 have resulted in charges to date (83% charge rate). 18 total trafficking charges were forwarded to Crown Counsel during the first quarter. Traffic Safety Impaired Driving Between January and March 2012 Penticton RCMP charged 14 drivers with impaired driving and related offences under the Criminal Code, while a further 5 drivers were given 90 day Immediate Roadside Prohibitions (IRPs) for refusing to provide a sample. 3 drivers were given 7 day IRPs and 14 drivers were given 3 day IRPs. A further 14 drivers were given 24 hour prohibitions for alcohol use and 3 drivers were given 24 hour prohibitions for drug use. Penticton Municipal Traffic Section The NCO in charge of Penticton s Traffic Section initiated a meeting with local Parent Advisory Committee members from Parkway and Upland Schools and their principals, two school trustees and the City Engineer to address the ongoing concerns related to school zone safety. The meeting resulted in very positive feedback to the police for their increased presence in the school zones throughout the district as well as some collaborative steps to address school safety, including upgrading the paint on the curb zones and increased signage. Penticton s Traffic Section continues to liaise with the local School Board, ICBC, and the City of Penticton to promote roadway safety. Traffic members logged over 250 written contacts, generated over 45 files and conducted over 150 school patrols in the first quarter of Speed Watch The Penticton Speed Watch was inactive during the winter months due to the inclement weather but is looking forward to an active spring and summer season. Community Engagement Downtown Community Policing The Downtown Community Policing Office coordinates 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. Volunteer numbers remain stable with a roster of 43 active volunteers.

7 7 Throughout this quarter the Community Policing Coordinator delivered presentations on identity theft, home security and inspections, Crime Prevention through Environmental Design business inspections, counterfeit detection and personal security. In addition, the Community Policing Coordinator attended community meetings in Kaleden at the request of the Rural NCO to discuss how communities can partner with the RCMP and contribute towards a safer environment. Monday morning meetings continue to be held with the Downtown Penticton Association Director Barb HAYNES. These meetings continue to be of value to both this office as well as the downtown merchants. A concern that is raised on an ongoing basis by both the DPA and the merchants directly is the small group of local disorderly persons in the downtown core. With the weather now improving these persons frequent the downtown area more often, sometimes in states of heavy intoxication and/or causing problems for businesses, shoppers and other pedestrians. This matter has been discussed with the Operations NCO and programs and projects are being developed to address this community concern. Penticton Detachment Rural Section The NCO of Penticton s Rural Section has made a concerted effort to engage with the rural communities within the detachment boundaries and in the last quarter has attended a number of community gatherings to address safety concerns brought forward by community members. As a result of those meetings the NCO is now contributing to the local newsletters to provide current information on policing issues within the rural communities. Auxiliary Constable Program The 10 full time auxiliary constables in Penticton meet with the RCMP s Community Policing Coordinator on a monthly basis and are encouraged to take an active role in crime reduction and community based programs. There has been some discussion of working the Farmers Market on either bicycle patrols or foot patrols during the summer months. This was discussed in great length and with the approval of the OIC Penticton this initiative will move forward on a trial basis. The auxiliary members are not permitted to take any enforcement action without the presence of a regular member and so, while on assignments such as bicycle safety, counterfeit detection to merchants or lock out auto crime they will remain in contact with the watch commander via radio. A review of the Auxiliary Constables personnel files revealed that many of them have not completed the mandatory online computer courses. The Auxiliary Constables are attending to this vital requirement by working on these courses during the evening at the community office, with a completion target date of the end of June. With the assistance of the Auxiliary Constables, the Community Policing Coordinator organized and participated in the delivery of the Child Fingerprinting Program at Cherry Lane Shopping Centre. Citizens on Patrol The Citizens on Patrol (COP) program for Penticton and Okanagan Falls continues to be coordinated by the Community Policing Office. Both groups are doing regular patrols on weekends, typically scheduled between 8 PM until midnight as resources allow. Their dedication continues to produce results in observing broken windows, locating new

8 8 graffiti and reporting possible hazards of security. This information is forwarded to the Community Policing Coordinator for follow up. During this quarter, Greyback Construction donated $ to the program after COP members found the business to be insecure on one of their patrols and closed and locked the open gate to prevent theft. Penticton Industrial Development Association PIDA The Community Policing Coordinator continues to attend meetings with the Industrial Association and present the recent crime map to them for the industrial area. There has been very little criminal activity in this area the past few months which may be attributed to businesses having a heightened appreciation for their security as well as to the Community Safety Team who attended one of the known local metal recycling depots in regards to copper wire theft. PIDA donated a cheque to the Citizens on Patrol in the amount of $ in support and recognition of the contribution that the COP program makes to safety in the industrial area. Restorative Justice Penticton Community Policing continues to offer the Restorative Justice Program. 8 youth were referred this quarter through 6 restorative justice circles involving a total of 32 participants and 23 volunteer hours. The Community Accountability Grant of $2500 was received to support this program. The funding is provided by the Ministry of Public Safety and the Solicitor General. The Restorative Justice Coordinator continues to participate in the 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. The Restorative Justice Coordinator continues to participate in the 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 accept referrals directly from schools and acts as a resource for the local school district in the implementation of Restorative Practices with a goal of reducing harms caused by youth involved in crime and to provide an alternative to traditional discipline in a school setting. The ultimate objective is to assist with student retention resulting in an increase in graduation rates. Committees Penticton RCMP s OIC continues to be involved with the United Way and also participates in the Community Advisory Committee. Victim Services Program During the first quarter of 2012 Penticton and Summerland Victim Services provided support to 73 new clients as well as ongoing support for clients in 228 active files. 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 first quarter of 2012 included:

9 9 Domestic Violence 14 General Assaults 6 Domestic Disputes 9 Sudden Deaths 6 Suicide 1 Uttering Threats 6 Breaches 4 Family Assaults 3 Adult Sexual Assault 3 Youth Sexual Assault 3 Motor Vehicle Incident 3 Criminal Harassment 4 Robbery 4 Child Sexual Assaults 1 Property Crime 3 Murder 2 Senior Abuse 1 VS provided support to two parents after their son died by suicide. VS participated in two high risk domestic files that were referred to the high risk domestic violence team. VS provided court support and debriefed a family when a high profile offender charged with murder breached his bail conditions and returned to jail. VS provided support to two young females after they were threatened by a stranger with a knife. VS provided support and information to two family members when a high risk sex offender was arrested after approaching their children. VS provided support to friends and coworkers of a female that was found frozen to death. VS helped a high risk domestic violence victim relocate to across the province to ensure her safety. VS was contacted by a bank when they suspected elder abuse. VS met with the senior, encouraged and arranged for the senior to report the situation to the police, and provided information and support afterwards. VS provided court support to a family that had lost one of their members due to a homicide 17 years ago. The Accused was convicted of two counts of first degree murder but was applying for early parole. VS provided support and connected them with them with the National Parole Board of Canada. VS also provided support at court to a family that was there for the preliminary inquiry for the murder of their son/brother. VS provided court support for a preliminary inquiry in the stabbing of two males. VS provided court support for the victim of a high risk sexual offender as she had to testify during a preliminary inquiry. VS provided court support to 71 people for a total of 93 hours in court. Prolific and Nuisance Offenders Chronic Nuisance Offenders vi There were zero individuals who generated enough disturbance or liquor act files to qualify as Chronic Nuisance Offenders within the Penticton area in the last six months. There are several reasons for the marked decline in file counts associated to those individuals who were identified as Chronic Nuisance Offenders in previous reports. For example, one of Penticton s most prolific nuisance offenders spent three of the last six months in a provincial correctional facility. He was released in January 2012 and relocated to another area however, he returned to Penticton at the beginning of April and has, at the time of writing, been carded on 25 disturbance or liquor act files since his return. Another previous offender was placed on court ordered conditions and, although she also continues to generate files within the city, many of them are now breaches of those court conditions as opposed to cause disturbance complaints. Furthermore, many of the other individuals listed on previous reports still live in the

10 10 area and are frequently carded on police files but remain below the threshold of an average of 3 cause disturbance or public intoxication files per month, or 18 total files within the last six months. It is likely that the number of police files generated by these individuals will increase in coming months as warmer weather returns and they become more visible in the community. 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. The Community Safety Team NCO encourages the interaction between the unit and stakeholder agencies. 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 critical 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 Penticton Community Safety Team (CST) continues an aggressive approach to curfew and conditions checks on local offenders CST conducted 78 checks this quarter resulting in 12 breaches of curfews. Crime Stoppers Crime Stoppers received 32 tips relating to events in Penticton and area during the first quarter of 2012, resulting in 3 arrests and 6 cases cleared. January is recognized internationally as Crime Stoppers month. During this time, the local Crime Stoppers coordinator had information booths at the Cherry Lane Mall and at a Vees hockey game, both of which were well received. A presentation was also made to the Rotary Club in Penticton at the Ramada Inn at the end of January. The local Crime Stoppers coordinator also attended a Town Hall Meeting in Okanagan Falls in February and gave a quick overview on Crime Stoppers for this group as well as made tentative plans for a more in depth presentation at a later time. A Year In Review was presented to the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen Board of Directors at their February 16 th meeting. As past Chair of the BC Crime Stoppers Advisory Board the local coordinator attended the annual face to face meeting in Vancouver as well. A presentation was also given in March to the Federal Superannuates National Association (FSNA) at their monthly meeting held at the Penticton Legion. The Crime Stoppers coordinator was invited to an informal round table discussion with the Honorable Christy Clark, Premier of BC, and the Honorable Shirley Bond, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General for BC, along with other groups from the community involved in Public Safety. The OIC was pleased to attend the Crime Stoppers AGM to recognize the contribution that the Board, employees and volunteers make to community safety. The OIC presented the Detachment s Regional priorities to the Board and highlighted the decrease in crime since 2008 and praised the increase in tips in 2011.

11 11 Youth Youth initiatives and member involvement with youth maintains a high profile at Penticton Detachment, with a number of initiatives underway as well as a number in the planning stage. Initiatives include: The Girl s Group at KVR is quite active with six to ten participants each meeting. The Community Policing Coordinator continues to participate in integrated case management meetings with various stakeholders within the community. The REFLECT Program s third retreat is upcoming, scheduled for April 30 May 2 at Tulameen with nine girls participating from Group B. Each of these girls has had negative contacts with the police and has been a victim of crime. The initial group of girls (Group A) continues to meet with the REFLECT team on a regular basis. The girls report increased school attendance and a reduction in drug usage (one has quit drugs altogether) and other negative lifestyle choices (two have quit smoking). All of the girls are receiving passing grades with one recently acquiring afterschool employment. The Community Policing Coordinator continues to work with the Threat and Risk Assessment committee on a community protocol and the adoption of the protocol is scheduled for May The protocol was put to good effect this past quarter when dealing with a youth involved with a weapon. Members were involved this past quarter with the Peewee Tier 2 BC Hockey championships as well as recognizing Grade 8 s at Holy Cross School who achieved an almost perfect score on the Canadian Citizenship Challenge. Members from the Community Safety Team and the Community Policing Coordinator worked with representatives from South Okanagan Mental Health Association, BC Schizophrenia society, Okanagan Boys and Girls Club and Penticton Secondary to present an Anti Bullying message and discussion panel on National Anti bullying Day.

12 12 Penticton Selected Criminal Code Offences Quarter 1, Quarter 1, C N O K IR WB A R Total Total C N O K IR WB A R Total Total ASSAULTS ROBBERIES With Weapon With Firearm Other SEXUAL ASSAULT HOMICIDES (incl. attempt) THEFT FROM VEHICLES VEHICLE THEFT BREAK AND ENTERS Business Residential Other OTHER THEFT CAUSE DISTURBANCE MISCHIEF Change LEGEND C City of Penticton N Naramata O Okanagan Falls K Kaleden IR Penticton First Nations Reserve WB West Bench A Apex R Rural 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 first quarter of 2012 Princeton RCMP responded to 395 calls for service, compared with 382 calls during the first quarter of This corresponds to a minor increase of 3%. Princeton Selected Criminal Code Offenses Quarter 1, Quarter 1, T R H Total Total T R H Total Total ASSAULTS ROBBERIES With Weapon With Firearm Other SEXUAL ASSAULT HOMICIDES (incl. attempt) THEFT FROM VEHICLES VEHICLE THEFT BREAK AND ENTERS Business Residential Other OTHER THEFT CAUSE DISTURBANCE MISCHIEF Change LEGEND T Princeton Townsite R Princeton Rural H Hedley Reports relating to thefts from vehicles increased in the first quarter after several months of belowaverage numbers. Nearly all these vehicles were left unlocked overnight with valuables inside when they were targeted by thieves. Vehicle thefts, conversely, declined to only one report received in the last three months. Break and enter reports and mischief/property crime files declined substantially from the first quarter of 2011 while other crime types such as other thefts, cause disturbances and assaults saw minor increases. There were no reports of serious violent crimes (robbery/homicide), sexual assaults or business B&Es in the Princeton detachment area during the first quarter of the year. Initiatives and Priority Areas Drug Enforcement In the first quarter of 2012 Princeton RCMP investigated 9 founded drug offences. 1 of these files involved drug trafficking and is still under investigation, while the remaining 8 files involved drug possession.

14 14 Traffic Safety Between January and March of 2012, Princeton RCMP charged 2 drivers with impaired driving under the Criminal Code. A further 2 drivers were given 3 day Immediate Roadside Prohibitions, while 3 drivers were given 24 hour suspensions for drug use and 2 drivers were given 24 hour suspensions for alcohol use. Community Engagement The Princeton detachment had a very busy quarter with community events. The detachment was represented by members attendance at the following events; Brownies, Anti bullying day at Vermillion Forks and John Allison Elementary schools. Princeton Secondary Grad Hockey game, Princeton Legion Youth Night, Posse Jr. Hockey club, Princeton Minor Hockey and the Princeton Figure Skating club. The Princeton detachment maintains a Community Consultative Group and remains in regular contact with the committee. Sgt. CLARE has attended council meetings when requested and participates with the Hwy 3 Corridor Liaison in partnership with ICBC/Traffic Services/BC Coroners Service/MOT. The detachment remains involved with and supports the Restorative Justice Committee as well as the Rick Hansen Relay Committee. The detachment also supports and conducts Forestry Recreation Site Patrols with an MOF Recreation Officer. Representatives for the Princeton RCMP attend the Princeton Inter Agency meetings, Princeton Ground Search and Rescue and CAPE Committee Meeting. The Princeton Restorative Justice program has been used with success and the members continue to refer files as appropriate. There are currently 5 active volunteer facilitators and 2 files in development. Princeton RCMP continues to appreciate the support from Citizens On Patrol, who remain a valuable resource for the detachment. RCMP members conduct foot patrols throughout the downtown centre throughout the year as an excellent opportunity to connect informally with the community. Prolific and Chronic Nuisance Offenders There are currently 0 individuals in the Princeton RCMP detachment area who match the criteria for chronic nuisance offender. The Area Commander supports a "Zero Tolerance" approach in regards to repeat offenders, in particular those on conditions. All breaches are treated as in custody investigations and offenders are either held for a Bail Hearing through the JJP process or escorted to Penticton to stand before a Judge. Crime analyst reports are used to target high crime areas. Crime Stoppers Crime Stoppers received 1 tip relating to events in Princeton during the first quarter of Youth The Area Commander has designated school zones as a priority for the detachment. Members are committed to the safety of the youth in the community and provide a daily presence, morning and afternoon, in school zones throughout the community.

15 15 CPEC activities are ramping up through Princeton Secondary School and Weyerhaeuser to conduct similar programs as last year. Princeton Ambassadors are participating in a Role Model Program with elementary students. Princeton Legion continues with their Youth Night. Cst. John LEACH is instructing DARE at Vermilion Forks Elementary. Princeton Posse Jr B Hockey Club participated in school sports at the Elementary Schools and also participated in the Young Readers Program. Members were represented at the Anti Bullying Day activities at both elementary schools and members remain actively involved with the local Brownie troop. Princeton Posse receives regular support from their local detachment as does the Princeton Minor Hockey Assoc and Princeton Figure Skating.

16 16 Oliver Detachment Area Commander: Sgt. Ken HARRINGTON Statistics During the first quarter of 2012 the South Okanagan Integrated RCMP Detachment responded to 586 calls for service 1 for the Oliver area, compared with 550 calls during the first quarter of This corresponds to an increase of 6.5%. Oliver Selected Criminal Code Offences Quarter 1, Quarter 1, OL OLR IR Total Total OL OLR IR Total Total ASSAULTS ROBBERIES With Weapon With Firearm Other SEXUAL ASSAULT HOMICIDES (incl. attempt) THEFT FROM VEHICLES VEHICLE THEFT BREAK AND ENTERS Business Residential Other OTHER THEFT CAUSE DISTURBANCE MISCHIEF Change LEGEND OL Oliver Townsite OLR Oliver Rural IR Osoyoos First Nations Reserve The number of sexual assault reports increased this period compared with last year s numbers; this increase can be attributed in part to four reports relating to one male suspect who has been accused of inappropriately touching several female victims. Charges were forwarded but have not been approved in these incidents due to a lack of a substantial likelihood of conviction. The number of assaults and robberies remained stable. 1 Because the Oliver and Osoyoos RCMP detachments are amalgamated under one integrated detachment, counts relating to calls for service had to be extracted by using either the zone or municipality noted on the original CAD data. However, CAD data can be unreliable and in this case, approximately 1% of the calls did not have either of these fields completed and so were not included in the overall count. Furthermore, final report information including incident location, zone and municipality can differ from what was originally recorded by OCC operators in the first instance. As such, please note that this statistic is meant to offer a general overall comparison of total calls received during the two year time period by each detachment area, and does not accurately reflect the number of calls attended by RCMP nor does it measure the number of offences which occurred during the time period in question.

17 17 All categories of break and enters were high compared with 2011 files generated during the same time period; however, all have declined since the last quarter of Four of this quarter s break and enter files were residential break ins committed by one male overnight on March 5 th 6 th. The male, a 28 year old known offender, broke into four residences in the areas of McKinney Rd. and 81 st St. He was arrested after a resident of the fourth house reported that he was in her bedroom holding a knife, and that he had fled on foot. The resident also advised police that she recognized the male and could identify him. Members arrested the male at his last known address soon afterwards. He was remanded into custody and pled guilty on May 15 th to several charges including B&E, home invasion, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, theft, breach of recognizance and breach of probation. He remains in custody awaiting sentencing. Vehicle crime, theft, cause disturbance and mischief were lower than last year s numbers. Initiatives and Priority Areas Drug Enforcement RCMP investigated 12 founded drug offences in Oliver during the first quarter of of these files involved drug possession only items seized included cannabis, methamphetamine, LSD and paraphernalia. On February 21 st members attended a residence in the block of 109 th St. and seized over 300 low quality marihuana plants which were believed to have been used to create marihuana hash oil. Traffic Safety Between January and March 2012, RCMP issued 2 24 hour driving prohibitions and 1 3 day Immediate Roadside Prohibitions in Oliver. A further 5 Oliver drivers were also charged with impaired driving or related offences under the Criminal Code Oliver Criminal Code Offences Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Community Engagement South Okanagan RCMP detachment continues to support community events and participates where possible. The Area Commander has initiated discussions with Mayor Hovanes with regards to the implementation of a Community Consultative Group, with a tentative timeline of Spring of 2012 for the inaugural meeting. Sgt. Harrington and Mayor Hovanes meet weekly and go for walkabouts within the downtown core meeting with business members on a one on one basis to further community relations. Citizens on Patrol (COPs) 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

18 18 the detachment. COPS are involved with the ICBC sponsored Speed Reader Board and are active throughout the community. Prolific and Chronic Nuisance Offenders There are currently 0 individuals in the Oliver area who match the criteria for chronic nuisance offender. Crime Stoppers Crime Stoppers received 3 tips relating to events in Oliver during the first quarter of 2012, resulting in 4 arrests and 4 charges laid, and aiding in the recovery of $485 worth of property, 5 weapons and $650 worth of drugs. Youth School Zones are actively enforced in Oliver, with enforcement action based on the availability of members. Targeted enforcement occurs and will continue to be supported as members are available. CPEC initiative is on hold until the teacher labour issues are resolved. 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 individuals to ensure compliance. A number of members are actively involved in Parental Advisory Committees at their local schools. Members are engaging with the elementary schools on a regular basis. The Restorative Justice Committee is active in Oliver and has the support of the administration of School District 53. No files were referred this quarter. Participation in Oliver Boys and Girls Club Advisory Committee continues and provides a great venue to educate community around police concerns for youth.

19 19 Osoyoos Detachment Area Commander: Sgt. Kevin SCHUR Statistics During the first quarter of 2012 the South Okanagan Integrated RCMP Detachment responded to 408 calls for service 2 for the Osoyoos area, compared with 401 calls during the first quarter of This corresponds to a minor increase of 1.7%. Osoyoos Selected Criminal Code Offences Quarter 1, Quarter 1, OS OSR Total Total OS OSR Total Total Change ASSAULTS ROBBERIES With Weapon With Firearm Other SEXUAL ASSAULT HOMICIDES (incl. attempt) THEFT FROM VEHICLES VEHICLE THEFT BREAK AND ENTERS Business Residential Other OTHER THEFT CAUSE DISTURBANCE MISCHIEF LEGEND OS Osoyoos Townsite OSR Osoyoos Rural The number of residential and other break ins increased in the rural areas of Osoyoos. Investigation into two Bridesville B&Es this quarter resulted in several stolen items being located and returned to their owners after members conducted a search warrant on a residence at Apex Mountain, west of Penticton. A vehicle was also stolen from Bridesville during that time and is believed to also be associated with the break ins. The rate of theft from vehicles, although slightly higher than they were during the first quarter of 2011, has declined drastically since last quarter (October December 2011), during which time 20 total 2 Because the Oliver and Osoyoos RCMP detachments are amalgamated under one integrated detachment, counts relating to calls for service had to be extracted by using either the zone or municipality noted on the original CAD data. However, CAD data can be unreliable and in this case, approximately 1% of the calls did not have either of these fields completed and so were not included in the overall count. Furthermore, final report information including incident location, zone and municipality can differ from what was originally recorded by OCC operators in the first instance. As such, please note that this statistic is meant to offer a general overall comparison of total calls received during the two year time period by each detachment area, and does not accurately reflect the number of calls attended by RCMP nor does it measure the number of offences which occurred during the time period in question.

20 20 vehicle break ins were recorded in the Osoyoos area, 4 times the number of break ins in the last three months. Assaults, robberies, sexual assaults and mischief/property damage complaints were all lower in 2012 compared with the same period last year. Initiatives and Priority Areas Drug Enforcement RCMP investigated 7 founded drug offences in Osoyoos during the first quarter of files involved marihuana possession while the remaining 1 file is related to a marihuana grow operation and is currently investigation. under Traffic Safety Between January and March 2012 RCMP issued 3 24 hour prohibitions to suspected impaired drivers in Osoyoos. 3 Osoyoos/Bridesville drivers were also charged with impaired driving or related offences under the Criminal Code Osoyoos Criminal Code Offences Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec As part of the Osoyoos Pedestrian Safety Committee, Sgt. Schur attended a meeting with the Town of Osoyoos and Department of Transport to review pedestrian cross walks, lighting, bike trails, parking, and traffic engineering with the goal of increasing pedestrian and traffic safety in Osoyoos. Information from this committee has resulted in DOT adding a turning lane and lit pedestrian cross walk on Highway 97 at 74th Ave, and a pedestrian walkway is planned for the bridge on Main St. in Osoyoos. In order to aid future expansions of the bike and walking trails, Sgt. Schur will be taking part in the planning process to apply CPTED principles to the proposed trail routes to prevent crime along these pathways. Community Engagement The Osoyoos Detachment maintains an ongoing connection with the community. Further to previous meetings in December, Sgt. Schur has received continued support from the Osoyoos Mayor and Council at two February Council meetings for the creation of a working Osoyoos CCG. Osoyoos Director of Corporate Services will be working in partnership with the Detachment to solicit citizen volunteers to form the new group. Sgt. Schur met with the Town of Osoyoos Planning and Development Department to discuss Business Licensing and bylaws which are currently being re written and updated. The Detachment will provide information to assist the Town with updated Bylaws to prevent criminality in the areas of Pawn Shops, Escort Services, Arcades, Pool Halls, and general business licensing. Sgt. Schur provided the Development Department with Open Source links

21 21 where the Town can check business owners for criminal records or criminal matters before the courts. As part of an Oliver / Osoyoos Detachment meeting all members took part in training presentations from Oliver/Osoyoos Search and Rescue, ICBC Special Investigations, Restorative Justice and Penticton Police Dog Services. Sgt Schur met with RDOS Director Mark Pendegraft to review Police Statistics and Policing priorities. Mr Pendegraft will be arranging a date for a member to present to rural area Citizens On Patrol. Osoyoos members conduct regular foot patrols and Red Serge duty locally for multiple events ranging from local Osoyoos hockey games to boat escort and Red Serge for the Rick Hansen Anniversary Relay. Sgt SCHUR maintains regular contact with Osoyoos IBET (Integrated Border Enforcement Team) and CBSA to share intelligence and coordinate border related enforcement efforts. Citizens on Patrol (COPs) 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. Osoyoos Speed Watch will be operational shortly to monitor and address speed zones in the Osoyoos School zones. Prolific and Chronic Nuisance Offenders There is currently 1 individual in the Osoyoos area who meets the criteria for chronic nuisance offender. He is a 50 year old male with no fixed address who suffers from substance abuse issues. All members work on prolific and nuisance offenders. When a client is identified a file is generated and all members are tasked with conducting compliance checks where applicable. Crime analyst reports are used to target high crime areas. Osoyoos members and Regional GIS conducted increased curfew checks on an identified prolific offender as a result of recent criminality. Regional GIS obtained an arrest warrant for bail revocation of the subject. On January 2 nd, 2012, Detachment members obtained a Feeny Warrant for the subject who was then arrested during a curfew check that night. The subject fled from custody but was apprehended and brought to court. He remains in custody. Border Integrity Osoyoos members attend regular intelligence meetings every Tuesday at 10:00 hrs at the Osoyoos Port of Entry. Meetings are attended by the following partner agencies, CBSA, IBET, US Border Patrol, US Customs Border Protection, Homeland Security Investigations, Okanogan Sheriff, Oroville Police, US Forest Service. Sgt SCHUR maintains regular contact with Osoyoos IBET and CBSA to share intel and coordinate border related enforcement efforts. Crime Stoppers Crime Stoppers received 4 tips relating to events in Osoyoos during the first quarter of 2012.

22 22 Youth School liaison members continue to partner effectively with their schools, working to engage youth and foster positive relationships. The Osoyoos 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 individuals to ensure compliance. A number of members are actively involved in Parent Advisory Committee at their local schools Regular School Zone patrols continue to be done by Cpl. BAYDA of Osoyoos Elementary School at the beginning of the school day. Restorative Justice As part of an Oliver / Osoyoos Detachment meeting all members took part in a training presentation from the Regional Restorative Justice Program coordinator. The program has a number of volunteers ready to receive files.

23 23 Summerland Detachment vii Area Commander: Sgt. Mona KAUFFELD Statistics During the first quarter of 2012, Summerland RCMP responded to 506 calls for service, compared with 465 calls during the first quarter of This corresponds to an increase of approximately 9%. The number of mischief complaints reported to RCMP rose once again this quarter, more than doubling the number of mischief complaints recorded in the final quarter of This increase can be attributed to a series of 16 reports of vehicles damaged in the areas of Brown St. Jubilee Rd. Main St. and Victoria Rd. overnight February 18 th 19 th. Rates of auto theft and theft from vehicle, although notably higher than they were during the same period in 2011, were both below their respective 4 year averages this quarter. Break and enters and cause disturbance complaints also showed a decrease from last year s numbers. Initiatives and Priority Areas Summerland Drug Enforcement In the first quarter of 2012 Summerland RCMP investigated 11 drug files. Selected Criminal Code Offences 2 of these files involved cannabis production and are currently under investigation. In another file on January 30 th, RCMP attended to Pharmasave in regards to a parcel at the Canada Post which smelled like marihuana. Members conducted a consensual search of the residence of the sender of the parcel, seizing 1200 grams of shake marihuana and paraphernalia. Traffic Safety Between January and March 2012 RCMP issued 2 90 day Immediate Roadside Prohibitions (IRPs) as well as 4 24 hour prohibitions for alcohol use and 3 24 hour prohibitions for drug use. 1 further driver was charged with impaired driving or related offences under the Criminal Code. Community Engagement The Summerland RCMP continues to focus on high visibility policing; throughout this quarter, members conducted 12 bar checks and 20 foot patrols in the downtown area. The Summerland 2011 Q Total 2012 Q Total Change ASSAULTS ROBBERIES With Weapon With Firearm Other SEXUAL ASSAULT HOMICIDES (incl. attempt) THEFT FROM VEHICLES VEHICLE THEFT BREAK AND ENTERS Business Residential Other OTHER THEFT CAUSE DISTURBANCE MISCHIEF

24 24 members continue to monitor school zones before and after school as well as engage with parents on the proper use of child restraint systems. Members have been checking for helmet use by youth on bikes. The Area Commander maintains regular contact with the Child and Youth Committee, interagency group and political partners. The local Citizens on Patrol (COPs) are active in the community with regular attendance (30) at monthly meetings and the Detachment would like to recognize the contribution that this group makes to community safety. 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 curfews and conditions. Curfew checks continue to be conducted regularly for those that have conditions through Summerland Criminal Code Offences Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec probation, with 23 checks completed this quarter. The Area Commander remains in regular contact with Probation and has an excellent working relationship. 17 Summerland prisoners were lodged in Penticton cells this quarter. There are currently 0 individuals in the Summerland RCMP detachment area which match the criteria for chronic nuisance offender. Crime Stoppers Crime Stoppers received 0 tips relating to events in Summerland during the first quarter of Youth The Area Commander continues to focus on the safety of youth with members participating in 32 school zone enforcement initiatives during this quarter. All four schools within the detachment catchment area received attention. Activities where members engaged with schools or youth directly included: The grade 2 and 3 students from Giants Head Elementary were supported by the detachment in their skating program.

25 25 Summerland Middle School in cooperation with the detachment conducted a lockdown exercise. This provided an opportunity for the three members in attendance to speak with the youth in regards to the serious nature of the lockdown practice and emphasize the necessity for cooperation. DARE concluded this quarter, with 4 grade 6 classes graduating. Trout Creek Elementary has implemented the DARE program in 1 grade 1 class and 2 grade 3 classes. CPEC is on hold due to the teacher labour issues and will be revisited with teachers and administration in the fall. The Restorative Justice program continues to be active in the community.

26 26 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

27 27 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

28 28 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

29 29 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

30 30 Summerland Legend Summerland RCMP Detachment Area District of Summerland RDOS Electoral Area Legend - Summerland District of Summerland corresponds to the District of Summerland