2010 ANNUAL REPORT - London Police Service
2010 ANNUAL REPORT - London Police Service
2010 ANNUAL REPORT - London Police Service
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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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