Surrey RCMP 2010 Annual Report - City of Surrey

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2010 HIGHLIGHTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS 14 JUNIOR POLICE ACADEMY PARTICIPANTS CHECK OUT A PATROL CAR YOUTH The Surrey RCMP Youth Intervention Program (YIP) continued to prevent youth from entering the criminal justice system, consistent with the goal of minimizing criminal charges brought against youth while still addressing the root causes of criminal or problem behaviour. The Program provided 228 youth between the ages of nine and 17 with short term counselling, family support and advocacy in 2010 (up from 212 in 2009). Overall, 87% of participants complied fully with the terms of their program. The Surrey RCMP Restorative Justice (RJ) Program accepted 113 referrals in 2010 (up from 94 in 2009). Roughly 93% of those who participated in either a restorative justice circle or a restorative conference complied with the terms of their resolution agreements, which could include verbal or written apologies, counselling, community service hours and even financial compensation to harmed parties. Nearly $8500 in restitution was received (nearly double that collected in 2009). The RJ Program was enhanced during the year as two new components were available to participants: a decision making workshop and a monthly recreational activity. The Surrey RCMP continued to partner with the Surrey School District and the City of Surrey in the delivery of the WRAP Project, an intervention based program for gangassociated youth (or youth who exhibit signs of gang associated behaviour). Youth referred by schools to the WRAP Team are assessed and then individualized support plans prepared. The WRAP Team then works to ensure the plan is implemented and maintained with support from the student’s family, school and community. At the end of 2010, 76 students were active in the program. The program models positive behaviour and relationships, provides youth with positive community connections, and gives participants the opportunity to partake in various recreational and developmental activities, including work experience. The Surrey RCMP Youth Section continues to participate in school-based programming to provide ongoing contact and interaction with local school staff and student body. The School Liaison Unit takes conduct of all Criminal Code matters that occur on school grounds during school hours, while the Youth at Risk Team focuses on problem areas in and around schools and learning centres. The Youth Section was responsible for a total of 1,067 operational files and investigations in 2010 (840 by the School Liaison Officers and 227 by the Youth at Risk Team, representing a 12% decrease from 2009). The Surrey RCMP Youth Section continues to work with the Surrey School District to conduct threat assessment procedures in all instances of weapons possession, threat making or worrisome behaviour identified by school staff. All Youth Section officers are trained in threat assessment protocols and form part of the primary threat assessment team at all schools. During 2010, Youth Section members were involved in 77 individual threat assessments (down from 174 in 2009). Youth at Risk Team (YART) continued to participate in the School District’s IR3 (alternative school suspension) pilot program. During the two-day program, suspended youth are instructed on a variety of topics relating to decision making, consequences and healthy lifestyle choices. YART members delivered 26 lectures and instructed 66 students in the iR3 program in 2010 (down from 33 lectures and 74 students in 2009). Youth Section members continued to deliver presentations on substance abuse prevention, personal safety and various other topics requested by teachers. In 2010, a total of 487 preventative lectures were provided to 22,430 students. Particular attention was given to teaching students how to identify and deal with bullying behaviours, many of which occur on the internet, as well as increase the opportunities for adult intervention in identified bullying situations. Over a hundred lectures on bullying and internet safety were presented during 2010, reaching nearly 5,000 students. The Surrey RCMP Junior Police Academy, held in the last week of August, continued to be an extremely popular event in 2010. Almost 400 children from across the City attended one of the free, one-day mini boot camps held in each of our five Police Districts. These kids took part in various
police exercises and demonstrations with RCMP members from the Detachment and other specialized units, including the Police Dog Section and the RCMP (Air 1) helicopter. Each participant also took part in a police-style drill march and physical fitness training course, and went home with a t-shirt, badge and a smile. The Surrey RCMP helped organize the Lower Mainland Youth Academy that took place between March 31 and April 8. The annual Academy is designed to provide youth interested in a career in policing with an opportunity to experience police training and police work simulations. Twenty-two grade 11 and 12 students from the Surrey School District attended the camp, and all were presented with their certificates of completion from the Officer in Charge of the Surrey RCMP Detachment, who participated as the Reviewing Officer. Surrey RCMP Youth Section members also helped facilitate a one-day Junior Police Academy for Muslim youth hosted by the RCMP National Security Community Outreach Program. Ninety-seven students from grades 3 to 7 at the Surrey Muslim School participated in the program. The Detachment partnered once again with the Surrey School District to host the 19th annual Surrey RCMP Classic high school boys basketball tournament. The tournament included over 40 teams competing for the senior and junior championship. In addition to tournament trophies for team and individual play, eight scholarships were awarded to assist students pursuing post secondary education. The Surrey RCMP hosted the Fifth Annual Surrey RCMP High School Hockey Jamboree in March. The Jamboree consisted of three consecutive hockey games played by members from Surrey detachment and students selected from the 13 participating Surrey high school hockey teams based on sportsmanship displayed during the high school hockey season. Surrey RCMP members continued to participate in the Elementary School Sports Program, challenging local elementary school students to basketball and hockey games in their school gymnasiums. Prizes and trophies are given to players and schools that show the best sportsmanship and team spirit, and the games never fail to draw large enthusiastic crowds. The SPURS youth cadet program remained popular among Surrey youth. In 2010, 42 youth participated in the program. In addition to receiving leadership, first aid and life-skills training, the cadets participated in the Remembrance Day parade and helped out with various Surrey RCMP community-policing events and programs. The Surrey RCMP Youth Section introduced the “A Step Beyond” program, modelled on a similar program delivered by the Vancouver Police. The program invited 33 grade 10 and 11 students to the Detachment to hear from a variety of speakers about policing, substance abuse and gangs. The students were then partnered with police officers for a day of interactive police experiences in areas known for a host of social issues, including high crime, gang activities and drug addiction. The students then followed up this day with a presentation about what they had learned to their home school (peers). The hands-on program is designed to assist youth in making pro-social choices and taking positive life paths. Throughout 2010, General Duty (GD) members conducted curfew checks for youth on probation. The initiative looked to hold youth accountable to Court-imposed conditions of behaviour, make them aware of the consequences of curfew violations, and at the same time deter them from further involvement in negative behaviours or criminal activity. During the year, 112 curfew checks were conducted by GD members. Additional curfew checks were conducted by Youth Section members during the summer months (when schools are not in session). The Detachment participated in the Big Brothers Big Sisters In-School Mentoring (ISM) Program. During the year police officers and civilian staff volunteered their time and were matched with children between the ages of seven and 12 who have been identified as needing a special friend and supporter in life. The nine Big Brothers and Sisters from the Detachment spent an hour each week with their Little Buddies, playing games, reading, creating or simply hanging out and providing mentorship. 15 2010 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY
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