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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 />

“Facta Non Verba” -28- “Deeds Not Words”

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