2009 Annual Report - Hamilton Police Services

HIGHLIGHTS
Nancy’s nominator, Detective Sergeant Mike
Thomas wrote, “I have recently completed six years
in our Major Crimes Unit investigating nearly 30
homicides. Nancy’s expertise was utilized in the
majority of my investigations. Whether link analysis
charts or time lines, she possesses the ability to break
down complex issues and deal with them in a simple
fashion. Nancy linked three unsolved Homicides in
Hamilton months before forensic evidence confi rmed
the offender’s identity. The offender was eventually
convicted of 3 counts of 2nd degree murder. Nancy
is committed to our organization’s values “in the
prevention, detection and suppression of crimes and
the relentless pursuit of offenders.” •
Hamilton Police and area Youth
‘Kick-off’ Journey II
Hamilton Police with support from Pro-Action Cops
for Kids, and in cooperation with the Hamilton
Tiger Cats hosted 60 youth for an afternoon and
evening of fun, and an opportunity to get to know
each other in a different setting.
“It’s a chance for youth to see police offi cers as
more than just a uniform,” said Hamilton Police
Youth Coordinator, Sgt. Will Mason. “We are
hoping to give these youth who may not have had
similar opportunities in the past, a chance to meet
some offi cers, have some fun, and enjoy a CFL
game”.
Hamilton Police get their
Green On at Earth Day
Hamilton Police Service marked Earth Day
with a launch of its environmental efforts
and the start of a number of ‘green’ initiatives.
One of the Police Chief’s strategic objectives for
2009 was reducing the Service’s environmental
footprint by 10%. Over 50 members of the Service
were very active in developing green options.
The group launched the following initiatives:
electronic paystubs, elimination of dry cleaning
plastic, motion detector lights installation in all
stations, new recycling bins, new bike racks at
stations to promote riding to work, two-sided
printing default and computer energy management.
The Service has also implemented battery recycling
as well as a uniform recycling program.
Innovation and Cyber Crime was the theme for
the four-day event held July 12 – 15, 2009, at the
Sheraton Hotel in Hamilton. The conference
schedule was as ambitious as it was professional,
relevant and engaging. Specialized education
sessions with expert speakers drove the three-day
agenda.
Glanbrook Homes yield drugs,
guns and stolen goods
On June 9, Hamilton Police Vice and Drug
investigators searched a home in Glanbrook. Three
separate marijuana grow operations with a total of
764 plants in various stages of growth were located.
As well, $2,400 worth of stolen truck tires and a
$40,000 farm tractor was recovered.
Not long after, investigators searched a second
home. A marijuana grow operation was located in
a side building with a total of 680 marijuana plans
in various stages of growth. As well, three unused
Grow Wheels, over 4,000 rounds of ammunition
and three fi rearms were seized and three arrests
were made. The total value of illegal drugs seized
was $1.4 million.
The day included a tour of the Marine Unit, some
demonstrations from offi cers, an opportunity to
take a look at some specialized equipment and
vehicles, and a chance to speak to offi cers from
some of our most elite units and ask questions and
get to know them.
Thse events were followed by a Tiger Cat football
game that included being at Field Level for the pregame
warm-up.
ProAction Cops for Kid’s Hamilton Chapter works
with the Hamilton Police Service to fund programs,
benefi ting local youth and police. The partnership
began in 2008. •
“We have 1,200 members and one planet,” said
Det. Cst. Tammi Ewart, HPS Green Committee
member. “We know as a Service we can make some
changes that will have a very positive impact on our
environment.”
“We have also just fi nished a waste audit so we
will be able to evaluate and measure our programs
to see how much they are reducing our carbon
footprint.” •
Hamilton Police host annual
New York State/Eastern Canada FBI
Training Conference
In July, the Hamilton Police Service welcomed
delegates of the annual New York State/Eastern
Canada Chapter FBI Training Conference, called the
FBINAA. The FBI National Academy Associates
(FBINAA) is recognized globally among government
leaders, law enforcement agencies and communities
as the premiere provider of law enforcement
expertise, training, education and information.
This is the second time that this prestigious
conference has come to the City of Hamilton.
Citycam Program Continuing with new
Cameras
In June of 2004, the Hamilton Police Service
inaugurated a new crime-fighting tool: state-ofthe-art
public safety video cameras installed in the
downtown core. Since that time, cameras have been
installed along James St. and at Memorial Park in
Waterdown. In June, Hamilton Police announce the
continuation of the program through the installation
of cameras on Concession St. and Ottawa St.
Hamilton Police Division Two and Three
Crime Managers consulted with two Business
Improvement Associations to determine the
location of the cameras. Units have been mounted
on Concession St. at Summit St. and Hamilton St.
and on Ottawa St. at Cannon St. and Britannia Ave.
Similar to the system at Division One, the cameras
provide a comprehensive view of the streetscape
to offi cers working at the viewing desks in Division
Two and Three. Personnel staffi ng the system
can select any of the cameras and zoom in on
an occurrence to obtain high-quality images. In
addition, the recorded images can be reviewed for
a crime reported after the fact, due to the system’s
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