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Exceeding ExpectationsExceeding ExpectationsGuns and GangsHighlightsThe Gun and Gang EnforcementUnit completed numeroussuccessful investigations in 2012.The unit executed 67 searchwarrants and seized 12handguns, 50 rifles, 16 shotguns,three assault rifles and two stunguns. They also seized 13 replicahandguns. The unit not onlytooks guns off the streets, butalso arrested a total of 119people and laid 395 charges.Marihuana GrowersGet Stung Yet AgainThe Criminal Intelligence Unit extended its successful project that targetsboth indoor and outdoor marihuana grow-ops.Project Mosquito III waslaunched in the fall of 2012and involved members of theDrug Enforcement Unit (DEU),Divisional officers and Air1.Over six weeks, the teamdismantled 49 outdoor and 11indoor grow-ops.Officers executed 33 searchwarrants and laid a total of 87charges against 49 suspects. More than $4,400,000 worth of marihuanaplants were seized, along with 21 firearms and $79,000 in cash.In total, Project Mosquito has taken approximately $27 million worth ofmarihuana out of production, keeping it off the streets of Durham.General OccurrencesThree major categories of calls for the DRPS are crimes against property, non-injury motor vehicle collisions and violentcrimes. For every violent crime, there are about three property crimes.Investigators use intelligence from officers in each division, as well as theDEU, and visuals from Air1 to locate grow-ops in all areas of the community.Chief for a DayYouth in PolicingThe Youth in Policing Initiative (YIPI) had another successful year, with 58local teens joining this summer employment program that aims tobroaden their understanding of the important role everyone plays in oursociety. The YIPI graduation (right) was filled with positive energy,laughter, tears and memories that will last a lifetime.Oshawa native Kathleen Gale had big shoes to fill onOctober 16, 2012. Nine-year-old Kathleen won theannual Chief for a Day essay competition. She waspicked up from John XXIII Catholic School in a policecruiser by Constable Heather Wilson for her trip toheadquarters where she was officially sworn in asChief for a Day. At headquarters, Kathleen took heroath of office with Chief Ewles then travelled tovarious units including: Central Cellblock,Communications, Forensic Identification and TSU,before concluding her day with a ride on the DRPShelicopter Air1. The Chief for a Day wrapped up herduties when she presented her winning essay to asold-out crowd of more than 600 people on October18 at the 10th annual Police Appreciation Dinner andAwards Night.12 – Durham Regional Police Service2012 Annual Report – 13