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LONDON POLICE SERVICE<br />

<strong>2010</strong> <strong>ANNUAL</strong> <strong>REPORT</strong><br />

“Facta Non Verba” “Deeds Not Words”


MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF<br />

This past year has been a year of transition for the <strong>London</strong> <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Service</strong>. On June 2 nd , we opened<br />

the new west wing of <strong>Police</strong> Headquarters, officially bringing an end to the first phase of our building<br />

expansion and opening up new office space for our Uniformed Division, including the Traffic<br />

Section, Family Consultant and Victim <strong>Service</strong>s Unit, Community <strong>Service</strong>s Section, and Community<br />

Oriented Response Unit, as well as a new firing range, fitness centre and locker rooms, shift briefing<br />

room, Training Section offices and classrooms. This expansion has provided a much-improved<br />

work environment for the staff of our Uniformed Division.<br />

On July 31 st , <strong>2010</strong>, we said goodbye to Murray Faulkner, who served as our Chief of <strong>Police</strong> for six<br />

years. It was my distinct pleasure to assume command of the <strong>Service</strong> on August 2 nd , recognizing,<br />

as I do, that the strength of the organization is attributable to the men and women who deliver our<br />

services on a daily basis. The appointment of Superintendent Brent Shea to the position of Deputy<br />

Chief, Operations in September added to the Executive Administration area of the <strong>Service</strong>.<br />

Since my appointment in August of <strong>2010</strong>, I have focused on opportunities to increase the transparency of our <strong>Service</strong>, as well as<br />

reaching out to our diverse members to understand the needs of all community members. I have experienced many opportunities to<br />

engage the community publicly through appearances at a number of community events, to highlight our successes and to educate the<br />

community about the <strong>London</strong> <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Service</strong>, and, at the same time, learn from our citizens about our community’s needs.<br />

Over the course of the latter part of the year, some organizational changes were undertaken to assist in moving the organization<br />

forward and a Workload Analysis Committee was established to conduct a comprehensive workload study of the <strong>Service</strong> in relation to<br />

service delivery and resources. This study, to be completed in the spring of 2011, will be instrumental in determining the current and<br />

future strategic direction of the organization, and will include recommendations related to resource requirements, as well as viable<br />

options for alternative service delivery for the immediate future.<br />

As always, I continue to appreciate the hard work and dedication of our members and the partnerships with our various community<br />

agencies and associations who work with us on an ongoing basis to provide the best possible police service to the citizens of <strong>London</strong>. I<br />

also want to express my appreciation to the members of the <strong>London</strong> <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Service</strong>s Board for their support and commitment to the<br />

<strong>London</strong> <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Service</strong> and the <strong>London</strong> community over the past year.<br />

Bradley S. Duncan, M.O.M.<br />

Chief of <strong>Police</strong><br />

“Facta Non Verba” -1- “Deeds Not Words”


MESSAGE FROM THE LONDON POLICE SERVICES BOARD<br />

On behalf of the <strong>London</strong> <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Service</strong>s Board, I am pleased to present the <strong>London</strong> <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Service</strong> Annual<br />

Report for <strong>2010</strong>. <strong>2010</strong> was an exciting and productive year for the <strong>London</strong> <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Service</strong>.<br />

One of our leading accomplishments in <strong>2010</strong> was the completion of the <strong>London</strong> <strong>Police</strong> Headquarters expansion<br />

with the finishing touches being completed on this project during the first half of 2011. The new entrance to<br />

Headquarters is distinctly more welcoming and inviting to our community.<br />

Another significant project undertaken was the service-wide <strong>2010</strong> Workload Analysis Report, the results from<br />

which are expected to be presented this summer.<br />

In the summer of <strong>2010</strong>, we bid farewell to Murray Faulkner who served as <strong>London</strong>'s Chief of <strong>Police</strong> for six<br />

years, and wished him well in his retirement. At that time, we welcomed new Chief of <strong>Police</strong>, Brad Duncan and<br />

Deputy Chief of Operations, Brent Shea, to the Senior Leadership team.<br />

Michael Deeb, Board Chair<br />

In <strong>2010</strong>, the <strong>London</strong> <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Service</strong>s Board realized a complete turnover of membership due to the completion of provincial appointment terms as<br />

well as the fall, <strong>2010</strong> municipal election. I would like to recognize the hard work, expertise and commitment of <strong>2010</strong>'s retiring Board Members,<br />

Shanthi Radcliffe, Joe Hoffer, Anne Marie DeCicco-Best, Gord Hume and Dr. Rod Singh for their contributions to the <strong>London</strong> <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Service</strong>. I'd<br />

also like to thank my new colleagues on the Board, Ms. Jeannette Eberhard (Vice-Chair), Mayor Joe Fontana, Councillor Judy Bryant and Citizen<br />

Appointee, Mr. Paul Paolatto for their experience, expertise and keen interest and contribution they've shown in the important business that we<br />

undertake and will continue to undertake in 2011, and beyond.<br />

Frequently, I am shown notes of congratulations and gratitude from citizens, business people and government officials, speaking about acts of<br />

commendable service, bravery, professionalism and care and concern that members of our service display in the work they perform. As Chair of<br />

the <strong>London</strong> <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Service</strong>s Board, these commendations give me great satisfaction and pride.<br />

On behalf of the <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Service</strong>s Board, I wish to offer our appreciation to retired Chief Faulkner, Chief Duncan, Deputy Chief Peer and Deputy<br />

Chief Shea along with each and every sworn and civilian member of the <strong>London</strong> <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Service</strong> for their exemplary and valued service to the<br />

citizens of <strong>London</strong>.<br />

I look forward to working with the new Board, our skilled senior leadership team and sworn and civilian members as we continue to protect the<br />

safety, security and quality of life for <strong>London</strong>ers.<br />

Michael Deeb<br />

Chair, <strong>London</strong> <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Service</strong>s Board<br />

“Facta Non Verba” -2- “Deeds Not Words”


MISSION STATEMENT, STATEMENT OF VALUES, AND VISION<br />

MISSION STATEMENT<br />

The <strong>London</strong> <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Service</strong> is committed to providing a safe and secure community through community<br />

partnerships and by striving to attain the highest level of professionalism and accountability.<br />

STATEMENT OF VALUES<br />

The <strong>London</strong> <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Service</strong>, in pursuit of its mission, believes in providing quality service with the<br />

highest possible degree of excellence, based upon the principles of fairness, integrity, honesty,<br />

and respect for human dignity.<br />

VISION OF SUCCESS<br />

The <strong>London</strong> <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Service</strong> is dedicated to attaining the highest level of professionalism and<br />

accountability in its service to the citizens of <strong>London</strong>. Recognizing that our strength stems<br />

from our partnership with all sectors of the community, we envision an organization structured<br />

to meet the ever changing needs of citizens and our profession.<br />

Accomplishing this goal depends on our ability to:<br />

• Provide greater public safety, security, and quality of life in the community;<br />

• Foster a trusting, caring partnership with the community in all its diversity;<br />

• Continue to enhance our public image;<br />

• Develop effective communications within our organization and with those we serve;<br />

• Promote a safe, satisfying, and equitable workplace, allowing for the professional<br />

development of our employees;<br />

• Excel in supervision and training; and<br />

• Acquire and use our resources efficiently and responsibly.<br />

“Facta Non Verba” -3- “Deeds Not Words”


<strong>2010</strong> STAFF DEPLOYMENT CHART<br />

LONDON POLICE SERVICES BOARD<br />

Deputy Chief<br />

Operations<br />

CHIEF OF POLICE<br />

Chaplains<br />

Deputy Chief<br />

Administration<br />

Legal <strong>Service</strong>s<br />

Professional Standards<br />

Branch<br />

Financial <strong>Service</strong>s<br />

Criminal Investigation Division<br />

Uniformed Division<br />

Support <strong>Service</strong>s Division<br />

Corporate <strong>Service</strong>s Division<br />

Investigations Branch<br />

Patrol Operations<br />

Branch<br />

Community Policing<br />

Branch<br />

Court Communications<br />

Branch<br />

Firearms and<br />

Property Unit<br />

Information and<br />

Technology Branch<br />

Human Resources<br />

Branch<br />

Planning &<br />

Research Unit<br />

Fleet & Facilities<br />

Branch<br />

Criminal Intelligence<br />

Section<br />

Biker Enforcement<br />

Unit<br />

Provincial Anti-<br />

Terrorism Unit<br />

Provincial Repeat<br />

Offender Parole<br />

Enforcement<br />

Forensic<br />

Identification Section<br />

Explosive Disposal<br />

Unit<br />

Forensic Computer<br />

Analysis Unit<br />

Major Crime Section<br />

Polygraph<br />

Examination Unit<br />

Sexual Assault/Child<br />

Abuse Section<br />

Domestic Violence<br />

Unit<br />

Cyber Crime Unit<br />

Major Case Mgmt.<br />

Support Unit<br />

General Investigation<br />

Section<br />

Crime Analysis Unit<br />

Investigation<br />

Response Unit<br />

Guns and Drugs<br />

Section<br />

Illegal Gambling<br />

Unit<br />

Proceeds of Crime<br />

Unit<br />

Mobile Surveillance<br />

Unit<br />

One Patrol<br />

Section<br />

Two Patrol<br />

Section<br />

Three Patrol<br />

Section<br />

Four Patrol<br />

Section<br />

Five Patrol<br />

Section<br />

Six Patrol<br />

Section<br />

Emergency<br />

Response Section<br />

Patrol Support<br />

Section<br />

Canine Unit<br />

Family<br />

Consultant/Victim<br />

<strong>Service</strong>s Unit<br />

Headquarters<br />

Reception Unit<br />

Audit Unit<br />

<strong>Police</strong> Reporting<br />

Centre<br />

Traffic Mgmt. Unit<br />

Incident Response<br />

Teams<br />

Marine Patrol<br />

Negotiators<br />

Incident Commanders<br />

Intoxilyzer Techs.<br />

Coach Officers<br />

Critical Incident<br />

Stress team<br />

Community Foot<br />

Patrol Unit<br />

Media and Public<br />

Relations<br />

Community<br />

Oriented Response<br />

Unit<br />

Community<br />

<strong>Service</strong>s Unit<br />

Crime Prevention<br />

Crime Stoppers<br />

School Safety<br />

Secondary School<br />

Resource Officers<br />

Auxiliary Section<br />

<strong>Police</strong> Pipeband<br />

Colour Guard<br />

Duty Calls<br />

Court <strong>Service</strong>s<br />

Section<br />

Court Prisoner<br />

Security Unit<br />

Headquarters<br />

Detention Unit<br />

Court Liaison and<br />

Security Unit<br />

Case Mgmt. Unit<br />

Alarm Control<br />

Document Unit<br />

Summonses<br />

Communications<br />

Section<br />

Radio<br />

Technicians<br />

CPIC<br />

CPIC Auditor<br />

Property and<br />

Evidence Control<br />

Stationery Stores<br />

Technology<br />

<strong>Service</strong>s<br />

Central Records<br />

and Freedom of<br />

Information<br />

Recruiting and<br />

Training Section<br />

Recruiting Unit<br />

Quartermaster<br />

Stores<br />

Academic<br />

Training Unit<br />

Use of Force<br />

Training Unit<br />

Diversity<br />

Secondments<br />

Vehicle<br />

Maintenance<br />

Facilities<br />

Maintenance<br />

Fraud Section<br />

“Facta Non Verba” -4- “Deeds Not Words”


HONOURS AND AWARDS RECOGNITION<br />

TO THE MEMBERS OF THE LONDON POLICE SERVICE<br />

<strong>2010</strong> Awards<br />

The OACP (Ontario Association<br />

of Chiefs of <strong>Police</strong>) Traffic<br />

Safety Award of Excellence<br />

The OACP Traffic Safety Award is presented to a<br />

serving police officer who has devoted him or<br />

herself throughout their career to traffic safety<br />

initiatives.<br />

The <strong>2010</strong> award was presented to Constable<br />

Christopher Riley of the <strong>London</strong> <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Service</strong> at<br />

the OACP Annual Conference and Global<br />

Showcase on June 16th, <strong>2010</strong>.<br />

Photo: Chief Superintendent Bill Grodzinski,<br />

Ontario Provincial <strong>Police</strong>, Co-Chair of the OACP<br />

Traffic Committee, (left) with award recipient<br />

Constable Christopher Riley.<br />

“Facta Non Verba” -5- “Deeds Not Words”


HONOURS AND AWARDS RECOGNITION<br />

TO THE MEMBERS OF THE LONDON POLICE SERVICE<br />

<strong>2010</strong> Awards<br />

The Pillar Nonprofit Network<br />

Community Collaboration Award<br />

The Pillar award was presented to the <strong>London</strong><br />

<strong>Police</strong> <strong>Service</strong> (LPS) and the Greater <strong>London</strong><br />

International Airport on November 4 th , <strong>2010</strong> at the<br />

Pillar Nonprofit Network Community Awards.<br />

The LPS was selected as a recipient for their<br />

voluntary participation in the Sunshine DreamLift to<br />

Disney on October 29th, 2009.<br />

There were 55 civilian and sworn LPS members<br />

who took part in the flight while dozens of others<br />

greeted the passengers at take off and touch<br />

down.<br />

Photo: Following the awards presentation, Chief<br />

Duncan (right) and Sergeant Cam Halliday proudly<br />

display the Pillar award on behalf of the members<br />

of the <strong>London</strong> <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Service</strong>.<br />

“Facta Non Verba” -6- “Deeds Not Words”


<strong>2010</strong> Business Plan Results<br />

Objectives and Performance Indicators<br />

The following tables provides a brief overview of the results from the<br />

<strong>2010</strong>-2012 Business Plan. For more details, visit www.police.london.ca<br />

select publications, then select the “<strong>2010</strong> Annual Business Plan Progress Report.”<br />

GOAL # 1 - Enhance Community Safety<br />

Objectives Performance Indicators Progress<br />

1. Enhance Traffic<br />

Enforcement and<br />

Road Safety Initiatives<br />

i) Level of public satisfaction (survey)<br />

ii) Decrease in collisions and persons injured<br />

iii) Year-end activity report & statistics<br />

(e.g., Number of Provincial Offence Notices)<br />

i) A Public Needs Survey is scheduled for the fall of 2011.<br />

ii)<br />

2009 <strong>2010</strong><br />

% Difference<br />

2009-<strong>2010</strong><br />

Collisions 9,637 9,993 + 3.7%<br />

Collisions with Persons Injured 1,531 1,576 + 2.9%<br />

Fatalities 11 9 - 18%<br />

iii)<br />

ACTIVITY 2009 <strong>2010</strong><br />

# Total Provincial Offence Notices issued by<br />

the LPS<br />

%<br />

Difference<br />

2009-<strong>2010</strong><br />

42,464 43,983 + 3.6%<br />

# Provincial Offence Notices issued by the<br />

Traffic Management Unit<br />

10,503 13,425 + 28%<br />

# RIDE Programs 53 72 + 36%<br />

RIDE # Motorists stopped 31,066 35,466 + 14%<br />

RIDE # Roadside Alcohol Tests* 423 403 - 4.7%<br />

# of Arrests/ADLS (Administrative Drivers<br />

License Suspensions)<br />

24 29 + 21%<br />

# of 3, 7, 30 Day Suspensions 86 60 - 30%<br />

% of the Roadside Alcohol Tests resulting<br />

in an arrest/ADLS or suspension<br />

26% 22% - 4.0 %<br />

* only includes tests taken at RIDE spot checks<br />

“Facta Non Verba” -7- “Deeds Not Words”


<strong>2010</strong> Business Plan Results<br />

Objectives and Performance Indicators<br />

GOAL # 1 - Enhance Public Safety continued<br />

Objectives Performance Indicators Progress<br />

2. Continue to work<br />

towards crime<br />

reduction through<br />

crime prevention,<br />

crime analysis and<br />

problem-oriented<br />

initiatives<br />

i) Property Crime and Clearance Rates<br />

ii) Revictimization rates (Residential B&E, Auto<br />

Thefts)<br />

iii) Year-end Crime Prevention Activity Report<br />

iv) Number of citizens participating in Crime<br />

Prevention<br />

i)<br />

Offence<br />

Break and<br />

Enter<br />

PROPERTY CRIME AND CLEARANCE RATES<br />

2009 - <strong>2010</strong> COMPARISON<br />

# Reported<br />

In 2009<br />

Clearance<br />

Rate for<br />

2009<br />

# Reported<br />

In <strong>2010</strong><br />

Clearance Rate for<br />

<strong>2010</strong><br />

2,626 35% 2,415 35%<br />

v) Level of public satisfaction (survey)<br />

vi) Youth crime rates<br />

Auto Theft 1,265 34% 956 34%<br />

Theft 10,649 21% 8,911 24%<br />

Possession<br />

(Stolen)<br />

279 85% 280 90%<br />

Fraud 1,297 45% 1,726 47%<br />

ii) The ability to generate revictimization rates requires the development of a new software<br />

application. Due to other priorities and workload demands, this project has been deferred.<br />

iii) See table below<br />

iv) <strong>2010</strong>: 4,669 citizens participated in or attended crime prevention initiatives<br />

v) A public survey is scheduled during the fall of 2011.<br />

vi) <strong>2010</strong>: 2,093 young offenders were cleared by charge or cleared otherwise<br />

(1197 charged and 896 cleared otherwise)<br />

CRIME PREVENTION ACTIVITIES 2009 – <strong>2010</strong> COMPARISON<br />

2009 <strong>2010</strong><br />

# of Events Attendees/Participants # of Events Attendees/Participants<br />

STEP (Seniors Taking Extra Precautions) 87 1,218 83 1,898<br />

Security Audits 133 133 208 208<br />

Special Events 152 Not applicable 185 Not applicable<br />

Meetings 75 944 63 642<br />

Lectures 36 1,302 55 1921<br />

Total 483 3,597 594 4,669<br />

“Facta Non Verba” -8- “Deeds Not Words”


<strong>2010</strong> Business Plan Results<br />

Objectives and Performance Indicators<br />

GOAL # 1 - Enhance Public Safety continued<br />

Objectives Performance Indicators Progress<br />

3. Evaluate and enhance<br />

where necessary, the<br />

deployment plan and<br />

response to nonurgent,<br />

urgent, and<br />

emergency calls for<br />

service<br />

i) Maintain or improve measure of average call<br />

time, queue times, and response times<br />

(Code 1, 2, 3)<br />

ii) Response to 911 calls<br />

(compliancy rate - three rings)<br />

iii) Progress report – automation of beat patrol<br />

plan<br />

i) As indicated in the table below, average call times and response times have all increased from<br />

2009 to <strong>2010</strong>.<br />

ii) The requirement is to answer 95% of all 9-1-1 calls within three rings. In <strong>2010</strong>, the LPS<br />

exceeded this requirement.<br />

iii) The automated patrol plan is a feasible and viable project that will enhance deployment in the<br />

Uniformed Division. Due to other priorities and workload demands, the development of an<br />

automated patrol plan has been deferred.<br />

2009 <strong>2010</strong> Difference 2009-<strong>2010</strong><br />

Average Call Time 115.8 121.5 + 4.9%<br />

Queue Times:<br />

Time call received to dispatch<br />

Code 1 (Emergency)<br />

Code 2 (Urgent)<br />

Code 3 (Non Urgent)<br />

1 min. 3 sec.<br />

12 min. 0 sec.<br />

63 min. 3 sec.<br />

1 min. 28 sec.<br />

14 min. 37 sec.<br />

72 min. 43 sec.<br />

+ 39.7%<br />

+ 21.8%<br />

+ 15.3%<br />

Response Times:<br />

Time call received to arrival of officer(s)<br />

Code 1 (Emergency)<br />

Code 2 (Urgent)<br />

Code 3 (Non Urgent)<br />

4 min. 51 sec.<br />

19 min. 43 sec.<br />

81 min. 19 sec.<br />

5 min. 14 sec.<br />

22 min. 37 sec.<br />

92 min. 05 sec.<br />

+ 8%<br />

+ 15%<br />

+ 13%<br />

“Facta Non Verba” -9- “Deeds Not Words”


<strong>2010</strong> Business Plan Results<br />

Objectives and Performance Indicators<br />

GOAL # 1 - Enhance Public Safety continued<br />

Objectives Performance Indicators Progress<br />

4. Target drugs,<br />

weapons, and violent<br />

crimes<br />

i) Year-end Criminal Investigation Division<br />

Activity Report and enforcement statistics<br />

(e.g., violent crime and clearance rates)<br />

i) Refer to tables below.<br />

ii) There were 16 enforcement projects in <strong>2010</strong> compared to 21 in 2009.<br />

ii) Number of enforcement strategic projects<br />

iii) Number of intelligence projects<br />

iii) Statistics related to intelligence projects are not available for <strong>2010</strong>; however, a new system was<br />

developed during the year to track all LPS projects, including intelligence projects. These<br />

projects will be tracked as SIAC (Strategic Intelligence Analysis Committee) occurrences and<br />

will be available for 2011.<br />

Offence<br />

2009-<strong>2010</strong> Comparisons<br />

Violent Crime and Clearance Rates<br />

# Reported<br />

In 2009<br />

Clearance<br />

Rate for<br />

2009<br />

# Reported<br />

In <strong>2010</strong><br />

Clearance<br />

Rate for <strong>2010</strong><br />

Homicide 3 33% 7 100%<br />

Attempted Murder 1 0% 3 100%<br />

Sexual Assault 242 84% 263 77%<br />

Assault 2,481 79% 2,400 81%<br />

Abduction 60 92% 68 93%<br />

Robbery 323 52% 301 56%<br />

Gun Unit<br />

2009-<strong>2010</strong> Comparisons<br />

Seizures– Weapons and Drugs<br />

2009 <strong>2010</strong><br />

# of Weapons Seized 166 73<br />

Value of Drugs Seized $66,350 $341,317<br />

# of Arrests 73 121<br />

Drug Unit<br />

# of Weapons Seized 22 30<br />

Value of Drugs Seized $16,602,609 $15,154,414<br />

# of Arrests 191 169<br />

“Facta Non Verba” -10- “Deeds Not Words”


<strong>2010</strong> Business Plan Results<br />

Objectives and Performance Indicators<br />

GOAL # 1 - Enhance Public Safety continued<br />

Objectives Performance Indicators Progress<br />

5. Focus on proactive<br />

strategies to protect<br />

children from cyber<br />

crime<br />

i) Increase in the number of investigations and<br />

charges related to Internet-based crimes<br />

against persons<br />

ii) Number of students educated on Internet<br />

safety<br />

iii) Report on educational strategies<br />

iv) Presence of Government funding<br />

i) Due to the proliferation, array, and complexity of contemporary electronic devices, workload<br />

demands related to cyber crime have increased; however, limited resources within the Cyber<br />

Crime Unit resulted in a decrease in the number of suspects, charges laid and search<br />

warrants/production orders generated. The <strong>2010</strong> Workload Analysis identified the need for an<br />

additional position within this Unit. Refer to table below for more details.<br />

ii) There were 11,414 students educated on Internet safety in <strong>2010</strong> compared to 11,434 in 2009.<br />

iii) The School Safety Officers within the LPS Community <strong>Service</strong>s Unit provide Internet safety<br />

education within the schools as part of the VIP (Values, Influence, Peers) program. During<br />

<strong>2010</strong>, School Safety Officers presented one 75 minute lecture on Internet safety to grade six<br />

students during the VIP program. The content of this lecture is primarily focused on protecting<br />

children from cyber crime. Also, grade eight students received a 30 minute lecture on this<br />

topic. The Cyber Crime Unit provided presentations on Internet safety, upon request, to<br />

community groups including parents.<br />

A new project was developed during <strong>2010</strong> to be implemented in 2011 through the Thames<br />

Valley District School Board called “Passport to the Internet.” This program allows teachers to<br />

log onto the system and provides a step by step instruction on Internet safety. It is designed<br />

for students in grades four to six. The LPS School Safety Officers can also use this<br />

instructional aid.<br />

iv) During <strong>2010</strong>, the Provincial Ministry provided funding for the equipment and training required<br />

for the Cyber Crime Unit plus salary funding for one Forensic Computer Analyst position.<br />

CYBER CRIME 2009 TOTAL <strong>2010</strong> TOTAL Difference 2009-<strong>2010</strong><br />

# of Suspects Arrested 31 27 - 12.9%<br />

# of Criminal Code Charges Laid 158 133 - 15.8%<br />

# Search Warrants and Production Orders Executed 38 36 - 5.3%<br />

“Facta Non Verba” -11- “Deeds Not Words”


<strong>2010</strong> Business Plan Results<br />

Objectives and Performance Indicators<br />

GOAL # 2 - Strengthen Partnerships<br />

Objectives Performance Indicators Progress<br />

1. Continue to enhance i) Year-end Activity Report<br />

i)<br />

the relationship with<br />

school boards<br />

ii) Delivery of Training<br />

COMMUNITY SERVICES UNIT EDUCATIONAL STRATEGIES<br />

Grade Level/ Educational<br />

Strategy<br />

Number of Events (lectures, presentations)<br />

2008/2009<br />

school year<br />

Kindergarten 73 186<br />

2009/<strong>2010</strong><br />

school year<br />

Grade 3 143 137<br />

VIP 983 957<br />

Grade 8 142 221<br />

Assemblies 5 4<br />

Meetings 78 36<br />

Committees 8 16<br />

Presentations 29 116<br />

Block Parent 110 166<br />

Traffic Surveys 1 7<br />

Other Events (e.g., lockdown<br />

practices and suspension<br />

31 95<br />

meetings)<br />

TOTALS 1,603 1,941<br />

ii) A standardized presentation has been developed that will be provided to all Vice Principles<br />

from both the TVDSB and LDCSB pending availability of the Secondary School Resource<br />

Officers.<br />

“Facta Non Verba” -12- “Deeds Not Words”


<strong>2010</strong> Business Plan Results<br />

Objectives and Performance Indicators<br />

GOAL # 2 - Strengthen Partnerships continued<br />

Objectives Performance Indicators Progress<br />

2. Improve<br />

interoperability with<br />

law enforcement and<br />

emergency service<br />

partners<br />

i) Year-end Activity Report<br />

ii) Successful implementation of oneVoice<br />

inclusion with Fire <strong>Service</strong>s and policy<br />

surrounding the new city facilities such as the<br />

new radio tower<br />

iii) Agencies training together<br />

i) The Communications Interoperability Strategy for Canada is close to completion and is<br />

supported by the federal government. Submissions to Industry Canada are almost complete<br />

on the 700 MHZ issue, which will hopefully facilitate government decisions.<br />

ii) In April <strong>2010</strong>, the LPS completed the transition with the Fire <strong>Service</strong>s to oneVoice Radio<br />

system, which is a local <strong>London</strong> system. The LPS will also continue to enhance the oneVoice<br />

system. Due to a major shift in directions in public safety communications in North America,<br />

the P25 standard is now being demanded by governments.<br />

iv) Multi-agency use of equipment and supplies<br />

The LPS will be pursuing upgrades during 2011 to bring communications to the P25 standard.<br />

This will provide many enhancements to both public safety and city works users. It is<br />

anticipated that the signing of the P25 upgrade contract will take place in the first quarter of<br />

2011, and the implementation of P25 will be completed by the end of 2011.<br />

iii) Training has been conducted in relation to CBRNE (Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear<br />

and Explosive) calls with <strong>London</strong> Fire <strong>Service</strong>s, Emergency Medical <strong>Service</strong>s, OPP-PERT<br />

(Provincial Emergency Response Team), RCMP, Niagara Regional <strong>Police</strong>, Halton Regional<br />

<strong>Police</strong>, Hamilton <strong>Police</strong>, Waterloo Regional <strong>Police</strong> and Windsor <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Service</strong>.<br />

Multi-agency training scheduled for 2011:<br />

• Local agency training for the new emergency operations centre in <strong>London</strong><br />

• Explosive Disposal Technician training for agencies within Canada and the<br />

United States.<br />

iv) During <strong>2010</strong>, equipment was shared between agencies during several incidents.<br />

• <strong>London</strong> Fire <strong>Service</strong>s Hazmat was utilized on a hydrogen sulphide suicide call,<br />

decontamination and air monitors. Also, <strong>London</strong> Fire <strong>Service</strong>s lighting and<br />

Hazmat equipment were utilized during a CBRNE call.<br />

• RCMP truck and full CBRNE response equipment was loaned to the LPS as a<br />

result of the fire damage to LPS building and equipment. This arrangement<br />

illustrates the cooperative relationships that have been developed in these types<br />

of situations.<br />

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<strong>2010</strong> Business Plan Results<br />

Objectives and Performance Indicators<br />

GOAL # 2 - Strengthen Partnerships continued<br />

Objectives Performance Indicators Progress<br />

3. Continue to engage<br />

UWO & Fanshawe<br />

College to promote<br />

positive student<br />

behaviour within the<br />

community<br />

i) Reduced calls for service in areas<br />

surrounding UWO & Fanshawe College<br />

ii) Year End Results – Project Learn<br />

iii) Number of meetings/interactions with<br />

T&GAO (Town and Gown Association of<br />

Ontario) & Off-Campus Housing<br />

i) Refer to the table below for <strong>2010</strong> results, which indicate that the more serious types of<br />

incidents (Criminal Code Charges) decreased by 29% when compared to 2009.<br />

ii) In <strong>2010</strong>, the incidents involving criminal behaviour had decreased from previous years.<br />

Furthermore, the incidents involving large disruptive groups declined. It was noted that the<br />

gatherings in traditional problem areas continued, however students in general, seemed<br />

mindful of police presence and purpose and responded in a more positive manner to police<br />

enforcement.<br />

iv) Communications with UWO & Fanshawe<br />

College regarding student relations<br />

iii) T&GAO meetings and interactions occur on a regular basis. There are 12 meetings a year at<br />

the provincial level and three meetings a year with the Town and Gown Committee of <strong>London</strong>.<br />

During August and September, three meetings were held at UWO with the Off-Campus<br />

Housing Mediator and UWO representatives to prepare for Orientation Week and the following<br />

weeks. There were also ten interactions during the school year when Community Oriented<br />

Response Unit (COR Unit) members attended residences to meet with student tenants and the<br />

Off-Campus Housing Mediator.<br />

iv) Fanshawe College: Members of the COR Unit are representatives on the Fanshawe College<br />

Sub-Committee regarding off-campus issues. Other representatives on the Committee include<br />

the Off-Campus Housing Mediator, City By-Law Manager, Fanshawe College staff, and the<br />

Fanshawe Student Association. Regular Committee meetings are held ten times during the<br />

year.<br />

UWO: During mid-August, the COR Unit members met with UWO staff, campus police, and<br />

the Off-Campus Housing Mediator to prepare for Orientation Week. Additional meetings and<br />

communications with UWO representatives occurred as needed during the school year.<br />

PROJECT LEARN<br />

(Liquor Enforcement and Reduction of Noise)<br />

Year End Results<br />

2009 <strong>2010</strong> Difference 2009-<strong>2010</strong><br />

Total Provincial Offence Notices 1,657 1,725 + 4%<br />

Total Criminal Code Charges 81 57 - 29%<br />

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<strong>2010</strong> Business Plan Results<br />

Objectives and Performance Indicators<br />

GOAL # 2 - Strengthen Partnerships continued<br />

Objectives Performance Indicators Progress<br />

4. Continue to partner<br />

with <strong>London</strong> CAReS to<br />

develop alternate<br />

response to quality of<br />

life issues<br />

i) Number of calls for service referred to<br />

<strong>London</strong> CAReS program<br />

ii) Year-end Activity report<br />

i) During <strong>2010</strong>, there was one test case that resulted in reduced calls for service for the subject<br />

as the individual was a chronic user of police time. This reduction was attributed to the LPS<br />

Persons at Risk Program rather than <strong>London</strong> CAReS. It was determined the case was too<br />

complex for existing <strong>London</strong> CAReS services. <strong>London</strong> CAReS is redefining its program in<br />

2011.<br />

ii) The LPS continued in an advisory role with the <strong>London</strong> CAReS Community Group and assisted<br />

with program evaluation and partnership feedback. <strong>London</strong> CAReS continues to develop and<br />

define its mandate. The LPS has been unable to determine direct impacts on service due to<br />

the program’s state of flux.<br />

5. Enhance relationships<br />

and partnerships<br />

through External<br />

Boards & Committees<br />

i) Number of LPS representatives on external<br />

Boards/Committees<br />

ii) Employee External Volunteer hours<br />

iii) Feedback from membership and community<br />

partners<br />

i)<br />

LPS Representation on External Boards/Committees 2009 <strong>2010</strong><br />

# of LPS Representatives 64 63<br />

# of External Boards/Committees 147 144<br />

ii) LPS Members - External Volunteer Time 2009 <strong>2010</strong><br />

# of hours committed by LPS Members to external<br />

volunteer opportunities.<br />

14,398 9,616<br />

iii) During <strong>2010</strong>, the LPS received 68 commendations and 95 thank you letters from citizens and<br />

community partners to express their appreciation to LPS members for various incidents<br />

including volunteer work.<br />

Feedback from the Community 2009 <strong>2010</strong><br />

# of commendations 88 68<br />

# of thank you letters 100 95<br />

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<strong>2010</strong> Business Plan Results<br />

Objectives and Performance Indicators<br />

GOAL # 3 - Improve Communications<br />

Objectives Performance Indicators Progress<br />

1. Enhance external<br />

access to information<br />

i) Increase in public’s level of knowledge about<br />

the LPS (Results from Public Needs<br />

Survey)<br />

ii) Increase in number of Internet Website hits<br />

i) A public survey is scheduled for the fall of 2011.<br />

ii) During the end of 2009, new Internet tracking software was implemented, which provides more<br />

accurate and enhanced website activity analysis. As a result, the data from 2009 to <strong>2010</strong> may<br />

not be comparable. A more accurate comparison to <strong>2010</strong> will be available in next year’s<br />

progress report when 2011 results are available.<br />

INTERNET 2009-<strong>2010</strong> 2009 <strong>2010</strong><br />

Difference<br />

2009-<strong>2010</strong><br />

Site Visits 255,586 203,345 - 20%<br />

2. Improve internal<br />

access to information<br />

i) MDT/Intranet progress report<br />

ii) Increase in number of Intranet Website hits<br />

i) This project has been successfully completed enabling an increase in the flow of current<br />

information to LPS front line officers.<br />

iii) Blog progress report<br />

ii)<br />

INTRANET 2009-<strong>2010</strong> 2009 <strong>2010</strong><br />

Difference<br />

2009-<strong>2010</strong><br />

Site Visits 293,531 333,948 + 13.8%<br />

iii) Due to other priorities and workload demands, the exploration/development of a Blog project<br />

has been deferred.<br />

“Facta Non Verba”<br />

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<strong>2010</strong> Business Plan Results<br />

Objectives and Performance Indicators<br />

GOAL # 3 - Improve Communications continued<br />

Objectives Performance Indicators Progress<br />

3. Develop a long-term<br />

Corporate<br />

Communication<br />

Strategy<br />

i) Progress report – Communication Strategies<br />

ii) Increase in staff meetings<br />

iii) Results from Internal Needs Survey<br />

i) Several strategies were implemented during <strong>2010</strong> to enhance vertical and horizontal lines of<br />

communication. During <strong>2010</strong>, Intranet access was implemented for the Mobile Data<br />

Terminals. This enables Patrol officers to have quick and easy access to current information<br />

including directives and procedures. Information published on the LPS Intranet is more timely<br />

and informs members of any administrative or operational changes. For example, important<br />

information related to the new vehicle impound program was posted to the Intranet as it was<br />

being implemented. Information was also posted providing members notice of the realignment<br />

of the patrol sections related to the new patrol shift. Health and wellness information, including<br />

influenza updates, was posted regularly to alert members, increasing their awareness of<br />

potential issues, and encouraging preventative action.<br />

Meetings are held regularly by both Uniformed and Criminal Investigation Division (CID)<br />

Section Commanders. CID Section Commanders meet daily. During the fall of <strong>2010</strong>,<br />

Uniformed Division Section Commanders started meeting more frequently. Morning meetings<br />

are held to address issues that occurred overnight and to review the resources required for that<br />

day and upcoming week.<br />

ii) No comparisons are available for 2009 to <strong>2010</strong>. As a result of direction from Senior<br />

Management, Uniformed Division meetings with Section Commanders are held every morning.<br />

Attendees have been expanded to include the Communications Section Staff Sergeant.<br />

iii) A survey is being conducted during 2011.<br />

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<strong>2010</strong> Business Plan Results<br />

Objectives and Performance Indicators<br />

GOAL # 3 - Improve Communications continued<br />

Objectives Performance Indicators Progress<br />

4. Enhance and promote<br />

LPS image<br />

i) Number of commendations and thank you<br />

letters<br />

ii) Results from Public Needs Survey<br />

i) During <strong>2010</strong>, the LPS received 68 commendations and 95 thank you letters from citizens and<br />

community partners to express their appreciation to LPS members for various incidents.<br />

Refer to page 15 for a 2009-<strong>2010</strong> comparison chart.<br />

ii) A survey is being conducted during 2011.<br />

5. Enhance<br />

communications to all<br />

levels of Government<br />

i) Progress report on interactions with multilevels<br />

of Government<br />

ii) Number of participants/attendees from multilevels<br />

of Government<br />

i) The LPS continues to advocate through the OACP (Ontario Association of Chiefs of <strong>Police</strong>)<br />

and is fortunate to have engaged MP’s and MPP’s that support the organization. Municipally,<br />

the LPS has reached out to new council members through the Chief and the <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Service</strong>s<br />

Board.<br />

Frequently throughout <strong>2010</strong>, the LPS invited Municipal, Provincial and Federal representatives,<br />

to attend media conferences related to new programs and initiatives. For example, various<br />

MPPs, MPs, and City Councillors attended the PAVIS (Provincial Anti-Violence Intervention<br />

Strategy) funding announcement, LPS Facility Grand Opening and the Chief’s Swearing-In<br />

Ceremony. LPS Senior Officers also attended a variety of announcements/press conferences<br />

hosted by MP’s and MPP’s throughout the year.<br />

LPS public consultations will be held during the fall of 2011 when the community and<br />

Municipal, Provincial and Federal representatives will be invited to attend and have the<br />

opportunity to provide input towards the 2013-2015 Business Plan.<br />

ii) Four members of the LPSB participated in ride-alongs as part of Board Orientation and 17 ridealong<br />

certificates were provided to charities.<br />

Photo: Honourable Christopher Bentley, MPP, with Chief Bradley Duncan at a PAVIS (Provincial<br />

Anti-Violence Intervention Strategy) funding announcement.<br />

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<strong>2010</strong> Business Plan Results<br />

Objectives and Performance Indicators<br />

GOAL # 4 - Enhance Assistance to Victims of Crime continued<br />

Objectives Performance Indicators Progress<br />

1. Continue to provide<br />

effective crisis<br />

intervention services<br />

through the Family<br />

Consultant/Victim<br />

<strong>Service</strong>s Unit<br />

(FC/VSU) to victims of<br />

crime and tragic<br />

events<br />

i) Number of Family Consultant/Victim <strong>Service</strong>s<br />

Unit (FC/VSU) internal and external<br />

education<br />

ii) Number of crisis interventions<br />

iii) Results of satisfaction surveys<br />

i) The FC/VSU participated in 55 educational and development events in <strong>2010</strong> related to a wide<br />

variety of topics, including domestic violence, abuse and neglect of seniors, diversity,<br />

addictions and mental health, bereavement services and traumatology.<br />

ii)<br />

Family Consultant/Victim <strong>Service</strong>s Unit 2009 <strong>2010</strong><br />

# of clinical interventions 1,484 1,363<br />

# of brief Interventions 313 382<br />

# of victims provided with victim information 1,438 1,576<br />

iii) Results of survey will be available in 2012.<br />

2. Seek opportunities to<br />

enhance Crisis<br />

Intervention Tools<br />

i) Commitment from members of international<br />

academic community and local service<br />

providers to research<br />

ii) Report on preliminary findings/outcomes of<br />

EMDR* interventions<br />

i) The target date to acquire commitment from other partners is 2012.<br />

ii) The target date to report on preliminary findings/outcomes of EMDR* interventions is<br />

2013/2014.<br />

* EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a technique used by the FC/VSU (Family Consultant/Victim <strong>Service</strong>s Unit) to assist some victims and witnesses of traumatic events to<br />

lessen the symptoms they are experiencing, such as intrusive images, anxiety and fear. Using bi-lateral stimulation, in the form of either guided eye movement or pulses emitted by tappers that the victim<br />

holds in their hands, the Consultant directs the victim through a series of exercises aimed at reducing their distress. EMDR has been found to be very helpful in quickly assisting victims and witnesses<br />

return to their usual level of functioning.<br />

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<strong>2010</strong> Business Plan Results<br />

Objectives and Performance Indicators<br />

GOAL # 4 - Enhance Assistance to Victims of Crime continued<br />

Objectives Performance Indicators Progress<br />

3. Work with <strong>Police</strong> and<br />

Community Partners<br />

to Establish a<br />

Collaborative<br />

Response to Senior<br />

Victims of Crime and<br />

Abuse<br />

i) Establishment of specific protocol for<br />

information sharing & joint intervention<br />

ii) Progress Report<br />

i) The Strategic Planning Subcommittee of Project SENIOR has begun developing specific<br />

protocol for information sharing and joint intervention. This work will be completed in 2011.<br />

ii) There were ten outreach/public education events developed/implemented in <strong>2010</strong>. An<br />

example of one of these events was Geriatric Refresher Day, which aimed at providing<br />

information to health and service providers about the signs and symptoms of abuse and<br />

neglect and of seniors.<br />

4. Work with key police<br />

and community<br />

partners to develop a<br />

collaborative<br />

community model to<br />

increase the safety of<br />

victims of high risk<br />

domestic violence<br />

offenders<br />

i) Establishment of specific protocol for sharing<br />

information related to assessment of risk and<br />

safety planning<br />

ii) Availability of information and education tools<br />

iii) Progress Report<br />

i) During <strong>2010</strong>, protocols for safety planning and sharing information have been established in<br />

draft and piloted with the following key partners and the LPS:<br />

• Children’s Aid Society<br />

• Changing Ways<br />

• Women’s Community House<br />

• <strong>London</strong> and Middlesex Probation and Parole<br />

• John Howard Society<br />

ii) Educational tools are being developed and will be available in 2011.<br />

iii) The project final report and evaluation will be completed in 2011.<br />

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<strong>2010</strong> Business Plan Results<br />

Objectives and Performance Indicators<br />

GOAL # 5 - Optimize Infrastructure & Technological Capacity<br />

Objectives Performance Indicators Progress<br />

1. Ensure facilities are<br />

being developed to<br />

meet the long-term<br />

requirements of the<br />

organization<br />

i) Completion of phase 2 renovations<br />

i) Phase 2 renovations, which include extensive renovations to the existing building are<br />

continuing, with a new projected completion date of late June 2011. The facility expansion and<br />

renovations that were completed during <strong>2010</strong> enabled the following sections/units to move into<br />

their new offices:<br />

- Family Consultants/Victim <strong>Service</strong>s Unit<br />

- Traffic Management Unit<br />

- Emergency Response Section<br />

- Canine Unit<br />

- various sections of the Criminal Investigation Division (CID)<br />

2. Enhance Green<br />

capacity<br />

i) Recycling Progress Report<br />

ii) Green Fleet Initiatives Report<br />

i) Development and implementation of recycling programs have been deferred until a later date.<br />

Funding was recommended in the 2011 Fleet and Facilities Branch operating budget to initiate<br />

a recycling program; however, due to budget constraints the funding was removed from the<br />

2011 budget development process. Funding will be recommended for a recycling program<br />

again in the 2012 budget.<br />

ii) During <strong>2010</strong>, three additional propane vehicle conversions were completed to vehicles that<br />

typically would not be powered by propane, specifically the prisoner transport vehicle and two<br />

new Dodge Chargers. The LPS is the only police service in North America using Dodge<br />

Chargers converted to propane. Other services are monitoring the success of these<br />

conversions as the production of the Ford Crown Victoria stops.<br />

When specific unmarked cars, equipped with six or eight cylinder engines are retired from<br />

service they are being replaced with vehicles equipped with four cylinder engines. A total of<br />

eight unmarked vehicles with either six or eight cylinder engines were replaced in <strong>2010</strong> with<br />

vehicles equipped with four cylinder engines.<br />

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<strong>2010</strong> Business Plan Results<br />

Objectives and Performance Indicators<br />

GOAL # 5 - Optimize Infrastructure & Technological Capacity continued<br />

Objectives Performance Indicators Progress<br />

3. Improve the efficiency<br />

and effectiveness of<br />

service delivery<br />

i) Year end activity report<br />

ii) Public Satisfaction Levels (survey)<br />

iii) Program Evaluation Results<br />

i) During <strong>2010</strong>:<br />

• 48 members received the Delivering <strong>Service</strong> Excellence in Policing training<br />

• 56 supervisors received the LPS Supervisory Course<br />

ii) A public survey is scheduled for 2011.<br />

iii) During <strong>2010</strong>, a comprehensive list of programs and services offered by <strong>London</strong> <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Service</strong><br />

was created. Due to shortage of resources, program evaluations have not been undertaken<br />

during the year; however, a proposal was approved in late <strong>2010</strong> for the creation of a Quality<br />

Assurance/Program Evaluation position during 2011. The purpose of this new position is to<br />

enhance the organization’s ability to conduct more extensive quality assurance audits and<br />

program evaluation.<br />

4. Enhance Information<br />

& Technology<br />

Resources to further<br />

service delivery<br />

i) Information & Technology progress report i) On-line Application for Background Checks<br />

In <strong>2010</strong>, the RCMP changed the Vulnerable Screening process which has increased the<br />

amount of human resources the LPS requires to deliver adequate customer service. In 2009,<br />

the LPS routinely processed background checks in 14 days or less. At year-end <strong>2010</strong>, the LPS<br />

had an 11 week backlog. An automated On-line Record Check is the highest priority<br />

technology project and software will be evaluated early in 2011.<br />

On-line Occurrence Reporting System<br />

Phase one of the On-line Occurrence Reporting System was completed in April <strong>2010</strong>. Phase<br />

one enables citizens to submit through the Internet occurrence reports related to theft,<br />

lost/stolen licence plates, and damage to property.<br />

Since April <strong>2010</strong> when the new system was implemented, the LPS processed 2,867 reported<br />

incidents using the Online Reporting System. Phase two has been deferred due to other<br />

priorities and workload demands.<br />

Once Phase two is complete, the process will have expanded to provide citizens the<br />

opportunity to submit follow up information related to the initial investigation (e.g., list of items<br />

stolen during B&E). Phase two may also include the ability for store security to submit<br />

shoplifting and mischief reports and an on-line process for the submission of missing persons<br />

reports (i.e. chronic cases).<br />

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<strong>2010</strong> Business Plan Results<br />

Objectives and Performance Indicators<br />

GOAL # 5 - Optimize Infrastructure & Technological Capacity continued<br />

Objectives Performance Indicators Progress<br />

5. Enhance Information<br />

& Technology<br />

Resources to support<br />

internal needs<br />

i) Information & Technology progress report<br />

i) The primary software vendor for LPS policing software is Versaterm, which has a commitment<br />

to “evergreen” its products to meet the needs of its clients. During <strong>2010</strong>, the LPS Technology<br />

Team continued to work closely with Versaterm and beta tests many of their Canadian product<br />

releases.<br />

Major technology initiatives completed in <strong>2010</strong> include:<br />

• Server virtualization (running multiple virtual computers on a single hardware platform)<br />

• Disaster recovery backup site analysis<br />

• Versaterm software enhancements<br />

• Online reporting system (Phase 1)<br />

• Electronic civil fingerprints submission to RCMP<br />

• Mobile Data Terminal access to Intranet<br />

• KeyScan building access card system<br />

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<strong>2010</strong> Business Plan Results<br />

Objectives and Performance Indicators<br />

GOAL # 6 - Ensure Effective Human Resource Management<br />

Objectives Performance Indicators Progress<br />

1. Ensure that<br />

appropriate<br />

organizational<br />

structure and staffing<br />

levels are in place to<br />

meet current and<br />

future requirements<br />

2. Develop strategies to<br />

ensure effective<br />

recruitment, selection<br />

and retention<br />

i) Annual review of organizational chart<br />

ii) Submission of an annual HR Requirements<br />

report to the Chief<br />

iii) Annual divisional audit/staffing reviews<br />

i) Increase in applications<br />

ii) Increase in website hits on recruiting web<br />

pages<br />

iii) Number of diversity outreach<br />

initiatives/events<br />

i) In <strong>2010</strong>, a review of the organizational chart was completed that resulted in changes to a<br />

number of reporting structures. A realignment of resources resulted in the Diversity Officer<br />

position being transferred from the Uniformed Division to the Human Resources Branch within<br />

the Corporate <strong>Service</strong>s Division. The Alternate Response Unit was discontinued to enable<br />

resources to be reallocated to front-line patrol.<br />

ii) Human Resource reports are completed on a monthly basis to assist in determining<br />

organizational resource requirements. In preparation for the 2011 budget submission ten new<br />

positions were identified. (five civilian positions and five sworn police positions).<br />

iii) Annual Quality Assurance Audits were completed by each Division during <strong>2010</strong>. This process<br />

involves a review of procedures and the completion of Annual Workload Analysis Surveys for<br />

each Section within the respective Divisions. The Workload Surveys are reviewed to ensure<br />

more effective balance of resources.<br />

i)<br />

The review recognized a need for an organization-wide workload analysis that commenced in<br />

early <strong>2010</strong><br />

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED 2009 <strong>2010</strong><br />

Difference<br />

2009-<strong>2010</strong><br />

<strong>Police</strong> 410 553 + 34.8%<br />

Civilians 222 164 - 26.1%<br />

ii) 2009 website statistics related to the LPS recruiting web page are not available due to a<br />

change in website tracking software that was in the process of being implemented during that<br />

year. As a result, <strong>2010</strong> will be used as a baseline comparator to 2011 in next year’s report.<br />

There were 27,082 site visits to the LPS recruiting web page during <strong>2010</strong>.<br />

iii) Diversity outreach initiatives/events during <strong>2010</strong> included:<br />

• 12 Committees<br />

• 30 Community Partners<br />

• 40 Cultural Events attended<br />

• 62 Community Outreach Activities<br />

• 6 Diversity Recruiting Lectures<br />

• 9 Diverse Applicant Mentoring participants<br />

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<strong>2010</strong> Business Plan Results<br />

Objectives and Performance Indicators<br />

GOAL # 6 - Ensure Effective Human Resource Management continued<br />

Objectives Performance Indicators Progress<br />

3. Enhance and promote<br />

development and<br />

training opportunities<br />

for all employees<br />

i) Number of training opportunities provided<br />

ii) Number of members participating in training<br />

opportunities<br />

iii) Number of members participating in e-<br />

Learning<br />

i) There were two training supervisory training sessions offered in <strong>2010</strong>. Topics included:<br />

Organizational Expectations and Philosophy, Human Resources Issues, WSIB Incidents, Use<br />

of Force Issues, Professional Standards Issues, Major Incident and Major Investigation<br />

Response.<br />

ii)<br />

iii)<br />

Self-Initiated Learning 2009 <strong>2010</strong><br />

Sworn participants 35 42<br />

Civilian participants 3 6<br />

Courses completed 73 99<br />

Reimbursement 58% 59%<br />

In addition to self-initiated learning, 55 members participated in supervisory training sessions,<br />

which were developed in <strong>2010</strong>.<br />

E-Learning 2009 <strong>2010</strong><br />

Number of LPS participants<br />

Due to some members who completed multiple courses<br />

during <strong>2010</strong>, the total number of participants is greater<br />

than the LPS complement of 799 members.<br />

293 1,594<br />

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<strong>2010</strong> Business Plan Results<br />

Objectives and Performance Indicators<br />

GOAL # 6 - Ensure Effective Human Resource Management continued<br />

Objectives Performance Indicators Progress<br />

4. Enhance Health &<br />

Wellness opportunities<br />

i) Participants in Health & Wellness Programs<br />

ii) Results from Health & Wellness Survey<br />

iii) Progress Report – Health & Wellness<br />

strategies<br />

iv) Number of Voluntary Fitness Pin participants<br />

v) Number of EAP (Employee Assistance<br />

Program) communications/activities<br />

i) During <strong>2010</strong>, there were the following programs and participants:<br />

• Parade Presentations (Back Health) - 300<br />

• Fitness Pin Challenge - 310<br />

• Going Green (biking to work program) - 68<br />

• Biggest Loser - 14<br />

• Yoga - 23<br />

• Retirement Seminar – 100<br />

• Personal Trainer – 16<br />

ii) A National Work Life Balance Study is scheduled for 2011 which will provide all employees an<br />

opportunity to share their perspectives through a voluntary survey. The survey’s results will<br />

enable a comparison of the LPS to other <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Service</strong>s.<br />

iii) Lanyards promoting the Health and Wellness missions (lifestyle, intellectual, physical,<br />

emotional, spiritual, social) were issued to all personnel in conjunction with new security<br />

passes. All areas of interest identified by employees in the initial Wellness Committee Survey<br />

administered in 2008 have been addressed with the exception of an element of Finance, which<br />

will be part of programming in 2011.<br />

For <strong>2010</strong>, the Wellness Committee undertook a variety of programs as outlined in performance<br />

indicator (i). In addition, employees were encouraged to make healthy food choices for lunch<br />

by introducing Wellness Works stickers to good choices and adding nutrition tips to weekly<br />

cafeteria menus. A barbeque was purchased to provide different options for food preparation<br />

that was not deep fried. A Committee member attended a wellness program offered through<br />

Homewood and the Committee investigated options for outside support of Wellness initiatives.<br />

The Committee is developing new programs that fit within various wellness areas (e.g.,<br />

lifestyle, intellectual, spiritual, emotional, physical and social wellness). The plan is for these<br />

programs to address specific needs identified by LPS employees.<br />

iv) There were 310 members who completed the Fitness Pin test in <strong>2010</strong> compared to 275 in<br />

2009.<br />

v) During <strong>2010</strong>, there were three Family Night EAP presentations and eight EAP resource<br />

documents published on the Intranet.<br />

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<strong>2010</strong> Business Plan Results<br />

Objectives and Performance Indicators<br />

GOAL # 6 - Ensure Effective Human Resource Management continued<br />

Objectives Performance Indicators Progress<br />

5. Enhance employees<br />

understanding and<br />

appreciation towards<br />

diversity within the<br />

workplace and the<br />

community<br />

i) Number of diversity training participants<br />

ii) Progress Report on Diversity strategies<br />

iii) Number of LPS participants with diverse<br />

groups within the community<br />

iv) Results of Internal Survey<br />

i) 600 members received diversity training in <strong>2010</strong>.<br />

ii) The LPS Diversity Officer continued to outreach to the diverse community through numerous<br />

activities and events:<br />

• 91 presentations to 3,398 members of the diverse community<br />

• 141 community meetings with 764 members of the community<br />

• 62 Community Outreach Activities including 36 outreach presentations to 840 new<br />

immigrants<br />

New initiatives developed by the Diversity Officer during <strong>2010</strong> included:<br />

• Diversity Recruiting Lectures<br />

• Diverse Applicant Mentoring<br />

• Citizenship Court Attendance<br />

The <strong>London</strong> <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Service</strong> Diversity Statement<br />

The <strong>London</strong> <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Service</strong> is committed<br />

to the inclusive principles of diversity.<br />

With an emphasis on community partnerships, we will continually<br />

strive to become leaders in maximizing the potential of diverse talent.<br />

We will encourage collaborative success and an atmosphere of<br />

innovation through the support and acknowledgement of the unique<br />

perspectives of our employees. We will embrace the challenges of<br />

change through education to create an inclusive work environment<br />

which promotes equality, fairness, and respect.<br />

Our commitment to diversity is our commitment to the community.<br />

iii) During <strong>2010</strong>, the Diversity Officer was involved with the following 12 committees in various<br />

capacities:<br />

Aids Committee of <strong>London</strong>, HBT (Homophobia, Biophobia, and Transphobia) Working group,<br />

<strong>London</strong> Middlesex – Local Immigration Partnership, Networking for Inclusive Communities,<br />

Black History Month Committee, African Community Council, Canadian Association of Latin<br />

Americans, Muslim Centre for Social Support and Integration, <strong>London</strong> Diversity Task Force,<br />

<strong>London</strong> Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee, Ontario Association of Chiefs of<br />

<strong>Police</strong> – Diversity Steering Committee, Association of Black Law Enforcers<br />

There are many other LPS members who are involved with diverse committees in addition to<br />

the Diversity Officer as well as three members who are extensively involved within the<br />

community representing the police in a positive light to diverse groups.<br />

iv) Survey is scheduled for 2011.<br />

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LPS SPECIAL INITIATIVE <strong>REPORT</strong>S<br />

Internal Task Forces:<br />

An Internal Task Force is defined as a proactive initiative related to the<br />

investigation of criminal activity. In <strong>2010</strong>, the LPS implemented<br />

25 Internal Task Forces covering a broad range of categories<br />

as follows:<br />

• Unlawful Drug Production and Cultivation<br />

• Drug Trafficking<br />

• Prostitution<br />

• Persons at Risk<br />

• Youth Crime<br />

• Intelligence Gathering on Active Crime Groups<br />

• Bail Compliance Investigations, Management and Enforcement<br />

• Property Crime – Break and Enters, Auto Thefts, Theft from Vehicles<br />

• Quality of Life Issues – Related to Noise and Liquor Violation Complaints<br />

• Robbery Investigations<br />

Joint Forces Operations (JFO):<br />

A Joint Forces Operation (JFO) is a planned initiative, supported by a written<br />

agreement or memorandum of understanding, involving two or more police<br />

services that have common objectives related to multi-jurisdictional criminal<br />

activity. In <strong>2010</strong>, the LPS was involved with 15 JFOs that fell within the<br />

following categories:<br />

• Intelligence<br />

• Terrorism<br />

• Illegal Gambling<br />

• Organized Crime<br />

• Proceeds of Crime<br />

• Drug Trafficking<br />

• Protection of Children on the Internet<br />

• Crime Prevention<br />

• Guns and Gangs<br />

• Hate Crimes<br />

• Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement<br />

• Asset Forfeiture<br />

Problem-Oriented Policing and Crime Analysis:<br />

The LPS embraces the concept of Problem-Oriented Policing and Crime<br />

Analysis whereby the community and the police work together in solving<br />

problems. The following are some of the initiatives that were utilized during<br />

<strong>2010</strong>:<br />

Directed Patrols – Directed patrols continue to be performed by officers of<br />

the Community Oriented Response Unit, Community Foot Patrol, and the six<br />

Patrol Sections. Directed Patrols are high visibility patrols utilized to reduce<br />

problems in areas of concern identified through community consultation and<br />

police analysis. In <strong>2010</strong>, this type of patrol was utilized during both phases of<br />

Project LEARN (Liquor Enforcement and Reduction of Noise), Devil’s Night,<br />

Halloween, New Year’s Eve, and graffiti hotspot locations.<br />

The Community Oriented Response Unit (COR Unit) - The COR Unit is<br />

responsible for offering an integrated approach to problem solving, and<br />

increasing the interaction between the public and the police, by encouraging<br />

a shared responsibility in addressing and dealing with community issues.<br />

Issues range from crime prevention, drug awareness, prostitution, graffiti,<br />

liquor related issues and other public safety concerns. During <strong>2010</strong>, COR<br />

Officers continued to attend community meetings, provide lectures to the<br />

community on a wide range of topics and investigate complaints.<br />

Graffiti Initiatives – During <strong>2010</strong>, 271 active graffiti occurrences were<br />

handled by the Graffiti Co-ordinator. The LPS has a dedicated Graffiti Coordinator<br />

who reviews all graffiti occurrences, discovers patterns, and<br />

undertakes the required investigative intelligence efforts. They also<br />

coordinate larger scale projects, if required.<br />

The Strategic Intelligence Analysis Committee (SIAC) – The purpose of<br />

SIAC is to collect, analyze, and disseminate information to all operational<br />

areas of the LPS. SIAC is comprised of representatives from the LPS as well<br />

as from the University of Western Ontario Campus Community <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Service</strong>,<br />

the Ontario Provincial <strong>Police</strong>, and the Canada Revenue Agency. During<br />

<strong>2010</strong>, SIAC members met on a weekly basis and continued to provide a<br />

coordinated integration of statistical, investigative, and intelligence information<br />

through the Crime Analysis Unit.<br />

Crime Prevention – The LPS continues to make Crime Prevention a priority<br />

within the community policing context. The Crime Prevention Officers, the<br />

volunteers of the Auxiliary Section and the COR officers work together<br />

towards proactive strategies, education and community involvement.<br />

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CRIME STATISTICS – 5 YEAR COMPARISON <strong>REPORT</strong><br />

Offence Category 2006 2007 2008 2009 <strong>2010</strong><br />

Homicide* 4 5 2 3 7<br />

Attempted Murder* 14 3 2 1 3<br />

Abduction* 43 44 53 60 68<br />

Assault* 2,329 2,405 2,427 2,481 2,400<br />

Sexual Assault* 210 247 199 242 263<br />

Robbery* 400 285 288 323 301<br />

Break & Enter** 3,128 2,616 2,418 2,626 2,415<br />

Theft: Motor Vehicle** 2,764 1,909 1,439 1,265 956<br />

Theft** 10,543 9,839 10,534 10,649 8,911<br />

Possession Stolen Property** 265 266 280 279 280<br />

Fraud** 1,110 1,031 1,273 1,297 1,726<br />

Counterfeit 527 361 366 142 92<br />

Prostitution 79 112 67 85 79<br />

Gaming & Betting 2 3 2 3 1<br />

Offensive Weapon 165 213 175 242 235<br />

Other Criminal Code 11,764 11,335 10,566 10,255 9,663<br />

Total Criminal Code 33,347 30,674 30,091 29,953 27,400<br />

Young Offenders Charged 1,497 1,601 1,509 1,382 1,197<br />

Adults Charged 8,846 8,533 8,440 7,845 7,652<br />

*Total Number of Violent Crimes 3,000 2,989 2,971 3,110 3,042<br />

Violent Crimes Clearance Rate 72.7% 73.7% 76.3% 76.5% 78.2%<br />

**Total Number of Property Crimes 17,810 15,661 15,994 16,116 14,288<br />

Property Crimes Clearance Rate 26.3% 27.5% 27.6% 27.1% 30.4%<br />

Note: Number of offences/occurrences and clearance rates are based on data derived from internal LPS generated crime statistics reports, which may vary<br />

from data reported by Statistics Canada.<br />

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PRIMARY SERVICE INDICATORS<br />

CALLS FOR SERVICE AND AVERAGE RESPONSE TIMES *<br />

Total Number of<br />

Calls for <strong>Service</strong><br />

Average Response Time<br />

Code 1 (Emergency)<br />

Average Response Time<br />

Code 2 (Urgent)<br />

Average Response Time<br />

Code 3 (Non Urgent)<br />

2006 2007 2008 2009 <strong>2010</strong><br />

131,850 131,072 128,635 120,901 118,563<br />

4 Min. 51 Sec. 4 Min. 50 Sec. 4 Min. 51 Sec. 4 Min. 51 Sec. 5 Min. 14 Sec.<br />

17 Min. 37 Sec. 19 Min. 2 Sec. 18 Min. 37 Sec. 19 Min. 43 Sec. 22 Min. 37 Sec.<br />

58 Min. 10 Sec. 63 Min. 49 Sec. 67 Min. 44 Sec. 81 Min. 19 Sec. 92 Min. 05 Sec.<br />

*includes total time (from call received to arrival on scene)<br />

OTHER PRIMARY SERVICE INDICATORS<br />

2006 2007 2008 2009 <strong>2010</strong><br />

Hit & Run Investigations 1,512 1,730 1,659 1,665 1,565<br />

Safety Presentations<br />

Community Meetings<br />

Family Consultants &<br />

Victim <strong>Service</strong>s<br />

Clinical Interventions<br />

Roadside Alcohol Tests<br />

(includes all Roadside Tests)<br />

3,123 3,018 3,952 4,027 4,168<br />

1,733 1,780 1,777 1,484 1,363<br />

439 411 765 594 504<br />

Breathalyzer Tests 442 375 427 411 257<br />

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<strong>2010</strong> OPERATING EXPENSES, COMMENDATIONS & COMPLAINTS<br />

<strong>2010</strong> Budget <strong>2010</strong> Actuals<br />

Expenditures<br />

$78,379,997 98.05% $79,144,508 99.00%<br />

Administrative Expenses $668,318 0.84% $727,122 0.91%<br />

Financial Expenses $800,146 1.00% $1,450,619 1.81%<br />

Purchased <strong>Service</strong>s $3,269,831 4.09% $3,589,898 4.49%<br />

Materials & Supplies $3,117,911 3.90% $2,967,794 3.71%<br />

Equipment & Furniture $266,710 0.33% $357,318 0.47%<br />

Recovered Expenses ($358,444) -0.45% ($359,444) -0.45%<br />

Total Expenditures $86,144,469 $87,877,812<br />

Total Revenue ($6,201,998) -7.76% ($7,935,343) -9.93%<br />

NET BUDGET ALLOCATION $79,942,471 100.00% $79,942,469 100.00%<br />

<strong>2010</strong> Commendations and Recognitions<br />

During <strong>2010</strong>, members of the <strong>London</strong> <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Service</strong> (LPS) received<br />

numerous commendations and thank you letters from members of the<br />

public, as well as, other awards.<br />

Recognition from Members of the Public<br />

Commendations 68<br />

Thank you letters 95<br />

OACP (Ontario Association of Chiefs of <strong>Police</strong>)<br />

Traffic Safety Award of Excellence<br />

The <strong>2010</strong> OACP Traffic Safety Award of Excellence was awarded to an<br />

LPS officer (Constable Christopher Riley).<br />

The Pillar Nonprofit Network Community Collaboration Award<br />

The LPS was selected as a recipient of the <strong>2010</strong> Pillar Award for the<br />

many members who voluntary participated in the Sunshine DreamLift to<br />

Disney during the fall of 2009.<br />

Divisional Commendations and Recognition<br />

Recognition was given to 107 LPS members who were awarded Well<br />

Dones or Divisional Commendations under informal awards for their<br />

actions related to 37 incidents.<br />

Public Complaints 2009 <strong>2010</strong><br />

Conduct Complaints 96 88<br />

<strong>Service</strong> Complaints 2 5<br />

Policy Complaints 2 1<br />

Local Complaints 0 2<br />

Local Inquiries* 5 76<br />

Total Complaints 105 172<br />

Resolutions in <strong>2010</strong><br />

Complaints not Dealt With – PSA Sec. 60 27<br />

Withdrawn 3<br />

Informal Resolution – PSA Sec. 58* 80<br />

Unsubstantiated 27<br />

Informal Discipline 10<br />

PSA Hearing 5<br />

Lost Jurisdiction 1<br />

Pending Investigations 19<br />

* <strong>2010</strong> was the first full year under the new complaints system. New legislation came into<br />

effect Nov. 2009, which changed the reporting process and collection of statistics for<br />

complaints. This is particularly evident when comparing the number of local inquiries and<br />

informal resolutions.<br />

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