LGPSB 2016 Year End Report

LAMBTON GROUP POLICE SERVICES BOARD

DETACHMENT COMMANDER

C.C. (CHRIS) AVERY

LAMBTON COUNTY OPP DETACHMENT 2016

Message from the Detachment Commander

I am honored to lead the Lambton Detachment of the

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in service to the citizens of

Lambton County. We cover a patrol area of approximate-

ly three thousand square kilometers, including three inter-

national border crossings, 3,000 kilometers of county and

municipal roads, with 150 kilometers of Provincial Highways

(including 60 kilometers of the 402) and the Lake Huron &

St. Clair River waterways utilizing 100 uniform members, 8

civilian employees and 19 Auxiliary members.

The OPP's most valuable resource is its people. What we

do, day in and day out, makes a difference in the lives of

our families, colleagues, fellow community members and

countless citizens.

The OPP values of Professionalism; Accountability; Diversi-

ty; Respect; Excellence and Leadership serve both the

community members and the Lambton OPP members well

in our work assignments.

I am personally committed to lead the Lambton OPP Detachment to the best of my ability, en-

gaging and encouraging all to “do ordinary things in an extraordinary way”. My expectation of

those who hold supervisory positions is that they will do exactly the same. Concurrently, I ask that

all of our personnel think about the leadership qualities that they practice and exhibit, on duty and

off. I expect that Lambton OPP members will continue to do their very best to be leaders, in many

ways, within our communities.

Police are often the first point of contact between persons with mental health issues and the crimi-

nal justice system. Over the past year, Lambton OPP have successfully partnered with local agen-

cies as part of the Sarnia Lambton Situation Table to bring police together with local health and

wellness agencies. We continue to move forward with this initiative, which has assisted many indi-

viduals in our communities identified as at risk.

Adaptability and responsiveness have contributed to our success in pursuing the OPP vision of Safe

Communities... A Secure Ontario. I am committed to maintaining open communication with

meaningful dialogue as we all work together towards this goal.

Thank you to our many strategic partners in the communities we proudly serve. As we work to-

gether, the sum of our strengths is stronger than any of us operating individually.

C.C. (Chris) Avery

Detachment Commander

LAMBTON COUNTY OPP

DETACHMENT AREA

CALLS FOR SERVICE BILLING WORKGROUPS

Drugs Includes trafficking, production, and importation of drugs in-

cluding marihuana, cocaine, heroin, crystal meth or other controlled

substances. It also includes occurrences related to indoor/outdoor

grow labs.

Drug Possession Includes all occurrences where the most serious viola-

tion is possession of marihuana, cocaine, heroin, crystal meth or other controlled substance. It al-

so includes other minor drug related offences.

Operational Operational calls for service are non-criminal events that police attend to. These in-

clude animal complaints, non- criminal domestic disturbances, missing persons, noise complaints,

property – lost or found, sudden deaths, and assist public calls.

Operational 2 Includes false alarms, keep the peace and 911 calls/911 hang-ups. Due to the

higher frequency of these calls, they have been separated out from the ‘Operational’ category

and allocated a lower time standard. Traffic incidents are excluded.

Other Criminal Code Violations The majority of offences counted in the Other Criminal Code Of-

fences group are criminal offences that are not directed to people or related to property. It is

similar to the group that Statistics Canada uses when reporting ‘Other Criminal Code’. These in-

clude prostitution, offensive weapons, bail violations, counterfeiting, disturb the peace, indecent

acts, breach of probation, and bribery.

Property Crime Violations This category is similar to the group that Statistics Canada uses when

reporting ‘Property Crimes’. These include arson, break and enter, theft, possession of stolen

goods, mischief, identity theft, and some frauds.

Statutes & Acts Includes provincial statutes, primarily the Mental Health Act, Landlord Tenant Act

and Trespass to property offences. It also includes custody dispute calls.

Traffic Includes motor vehicle collisions of all severities (property damage, personal injury and fa-

talities) and road rage incidents reported to police.

Violent Crimes The majority of offences counted in the Violent Crimes group are crimes against

persons. This category is similar to the group that Statistics Canada uses when reporting ‘Violent

Crimes’. These include homicides, attempted murders, assaults, threats and robberies.

LAMBTON RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

LAMBTON RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

LAMBTON COLLISION REPORTING SYSTEM

LAMBTON COLLISION REPORTING SYSTEM

LAMBTON ICON (Integrated Court Offence Network)

LAMBTON CaOC (Public Complaints and Optional Categories)

LAMBTON REVENUE

LAMBTON TRAFFIC & MARINE

The Traffic and Marine Unit consists of 1 Sergeant and 8 con-

stables. This includes traffic officers, Construction Recon-

structionist, Technical Traffic Collision Investigator; Launch II

trained marine officers and ERT members.

2016 YEAR IN REVIEW

TARGETED MEDIA RELEASES:

All serious or high profile traffic related incidents such as closures or collisions

All Provincial Campaigns

Reduction in winter road collisions awareness radio spots, OPP and Lambton Safe Roads

Committee

Festive RIDE initiative

Impaired Driving by Drug

Cognitive awareness for senior drivers

Farm Road Safety

Car vs Deer collisions

Educational community events

TRAFFIC/ MARINE CAMPAIGNS / INITIATIVES: (Provincial)

Distracted Driving Campaign 7 Distracted Driving Charges

Easter Long Weekend 86 Provincial Offence Notices Issued

Spring Seatbelt Campaign 50 Charges for Lack of Seatbelt Use

Canada Road Safety Week 197 Provincial Offence Notices Issued

2 Criminal Code Driving Charges

Civic Long Weekend 205 Provincial Offence Notices Issued

2 Criminal Code Driving Charges

Labour Day Weekend 107 Provincial Offence Notices Issued

2 Criminal Code Driving Charges

Fall Seatbelt Campaign 17 Charges for Lack of Seatbelt Use

Operation Impact 70 Provincial Offence Notices Issued

Festive RIDE (OACP) 126 RIDE programs initiated

14 Criminal Code Driving Charges

8 Three Day Suspensions

LAMBTON TRAFFIC

LOCAL TRAFFIC INITIATIVES AND EVENTS:

Targeting Impaired Driving (Alcohol and Drugs)

RIDE checks all year.

Targeting known areas or complaints.

Festive, (21 November – 7 January) and Funded

RIDE –Partner with MADD Sarnia Lambton.

Red Ribbon Campaign – Crosses representing im-

paired driving deaths positioned in a prominent

location (Lambton OPP—Petrolia Detachment).

Lambton College police Foundations students took part in a voluntary toll at various Lambton

County locations to raise money to fight Impaired Driving.

Funded RIDE Checks

Funded Ride Checks

are conducted along with

the Festive RIDE from a

Provincial Grant through

the Lambton Police Ser-

vices Board. MADD part-

ners with the education to

prevent impaired driving and support of victims.

“Need for speed” interactive program completed at

local high schools and community events.

Candle light vigil to draw awareness of the victims of impaired driving.

“Smashed” MADD program – Presentations and videos.

Winter Driving and Winter Tire Use

Partner with Lambton Safe Roads , MTO and Black-

burn Radio.

Radio spots for Education and Tips for winter driving.

Printed handouts.

Emergency blanket handout with attached driving

messaging.

Proactive highway patrol prior to inclement weather

to slow drivers.

LAMBTON TRAFFIC

LOCAL TRAFFIC INITIATIVES AND EVENTS:

Speed Enforcement

Continual RADAR / LIDAR enforcement .

Address and Focus patrol complaint areas.

Intercepts on local highways – (Several officers assigned at one location).

Speed trailer EZ stat / Speed Spy , RADAR / LIDAR investigative tools.

SPEED TRAILER EZ STAT

LIDAR RADAR

Highway Safety Division & Highway Enforcement Team

Highway safety Division along with the Highway Enforcement Team (HET) completed numer-

ous shifts throughout Lambton County.

These extra traffic enforcement units concentrate on HTA and Criminal Code violations at no

extra cost to the county.

LAMBTON TRAFFIC

LOCAL TRAFFIC INITIATIVES AND EVENTS cont’d

Distracted Driving

Distracted driving comes in many forms and Lambton OPP fo-

cused efforts to educate motorists about the new penalties in-

cluding the annual Provincial Campaign.

In 2016, 65 people died on OPP patrolled highways as a result

of distracted driving. This number of deaths is higher than Impaired Driving and lack of seat-

belt use during the same time period.

Start of School Traffic Initiative

During the first week of the 2016 / 17 school year each school is assigned an officer to be visi-

ble and monitor traffic including enforcement of school zone speed and school busses to en-

hance student safety.

Farm Road Safety

Farm road safety remains a high priority in the Lambton area. 2016 did not see

a farm vehicle related death on the road.

LAMBTON TRAFFIC

LOCAL TRAFFIC INITIATIVES AND EVENTS cont’d

Commercial Vehicle Enforcement

Partner with MTO Commercial Motor Vehicle resulting in several

unsafe vehicles being taken out of service. This includes com-

mercial motor vehicles that would choose to by-pass the scales

and use London Line instead.

ATV / Snowmobile patrol

Lambton’s ATV’s were put to use for regular patrol. Trails, beach areas and rural patrol were

the target areas.

Snowmobile patrol of trails was competed. Light snow fall made for a short season in 2016.

LAMBTON TRAFFIC

LOCAL TRAFFIC INITIATIVES AND EVENTS cont’d

Emergency Preparedness Day

May’s Emergency Preparedness Day is an annual event for all

emergency services. Lambton OPP participated with our Traffic

and Marine capabilities.

Other units such as Emergency Response Team and OPP Tactical Rescue Unit were also on

display for the youth from all schools in Lambton County.

Educational Handouts

Messaging through Provincial Offence envelope stuffing continues with both seasonal and

proactive messaging.

LAMBTON TRAFFIC

NOTABLE COLLISIONS:

There were a total of 7 Fatal collision investigations in 2016.

Vehicle vs Animal Collisions – ongoing hazard

246 animal related collisions in 2016 resulting in 11 injuries.

Education is being provided through news articles, provincial

awareness campaigns and handouts.

On Sunday the 31st of January a reported transport fire on Highway 402. A female died at the

scene. It was deemed to be suspicions and Lambton Crime Unit investigated resulting in Criminal

Charges.

On Thursday the 5th of May a 37-year-old

Petrolia woman was killed in a single-

vehicle rollover crash late in St. Clair Town-

ship. A SUV left Petrolia Line just west of

Waubuno Road around 4:45 p.m., entered

the ditch and rolled several times coming to

rest in a farmer’s field. A 37-year-old male

passenger and two children, aged 1 and 5,

were taken to hospital with injuries.

LAMBTON TRAFFIC

On Wednesday the 22nd of June Highway 40 was closed in both

directions between Plank Road and McGregor Road as a result of

a serious crash involving a tractor trailer and car. This happened

around 1:30

pm. The fe-

male driver of

the car was transported to hospital with life

threatening injuries. The Highway remained

closed until around 7:15 pm.

On Saturday the 16th July a 67-year-old Watford

woman and three other people were injured, in a

two-vehicle crash in Plympton-Wyoming. It hap-

pened at approximately 10:45 a.m. at the intersec-

tion of London Line and Forest Road. The driver of

the pick up was found to be at fault and charged.

On Saturday the 6th of August Lambton Line be-

tween Annett Road and Downie Road was closed

after a vehicle with significant damage was dis-

covered. A lone male occupant was located in-

side the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the

sce-

ne.

On Monday the 15th of August the driver of a

pickup truck faced significant injuries following a

collision with a transport truck on westbound High-

way 402 near the Blue Water Bridge.

On Saturday the 19th of November a collision

involving a transport truck and a passenger ve-

hicle sent both drivers to hospital and closed

the Highway 40 and Plank Road intersection for

several hours. The vehicle was found to be at

fault.

LAMBTON TRAFFIC

RELATED STORIES

On Thanksgiving Monday, the 9th of October, a Traffic stop for a High-

way Traffic Act violation led to a significant drug seizure and arrest of

5 persons on Highway 40 in St. Clair Township.

1.63 grams of suspected crystal methamphetamine, over 260 hydromorphone pills and capsules,

several fraudulent prescriptions and about 40 various pieces of identification were among the

items seized.

On Thursday the 11th of August, a fire at the DTE hydro plant in Marysville, Michigan sent heavy

smoke across the St. Clair River. As a precaution the Lambton OPP closed part of the St. Clair

Parkway until 9 a.m. the following morning due to the heavy smoke. The blaze burned until 3

a.m.

LAMBTON TRAFFIC

EZ STAT TRAFFIC MONITORING SYSTEM:

EZ STAT Monitoring System continues to be an effective tool used

to address speed complaints.

This information enables police to direct its resources effectively.

SPEED TRAILER:

Is deployed as a visual reminder to drivers of their speed.

EMERGENCY PLANNING ACTIVITIES:

The annual Winter road operational plan meeting took place in London with the Ministry of

Transportation outlining their intent to increase winter maintenance along with the contrac-

tors. Working together during storms was emphasized to limit travel impact.

Spring 2016 International large scale Emergency Exercise on the St. Clair River was completed

Response codes are now approved and are in the implementation stage to reduce the re-

sponse of first responders when it is not required in an effort to increase road and scene safe-

ty.

TABLE-TOP EXERCISES:

Several other industries conducted emergency table top exercises involving Lambton O.P.P.

response including traffic and marine units.

Containment and road closures were tested.

Chemical Valley Emergency Coordinating Organization ( CVECO ) participation.

Lambton Traffic Unit is also a member of the CVECO traffic subcommittee directed specifical-

ly at traffic during any potential emergency.

LAMBTON MARINE

MARINE 2016

PARTNER AGENCIES:

RCMP – when available, one Launch operator partnered for

Shiprider program

Point Edward Fire – search and rescue, special event assistance

Canadian Coast Guard – search and rescue, special event assis-

tance

Lambton County Health Unit – Water Wise Educational Program

Lions Club

Bluewater Anglers

Canadian Tire

U.S. agencies including;

* United states Coast Guard

* St. Clair Sheriff

* U.S. Border Patrol

* Homeland Security

* U.S. industry for joint emergency exercises

LOCAL MARINE INITIATIVES AND EVENTS:

Purple Ribbon Campaign for impaired vessel operation.

Partner with RCMP for marine emergency preparedness in

Grand Bend prior to the Civic Long Weekend.

Shiprider Program with RCMP.

Marine unit members attending monthly Joint Operational

Meeting with U.S. Coast Guard and other American En-

forcement Agencies to better manage the boarder issues.

Joint marine patrols with Walpole First Nations Police Ser-

vice.

Joint marine patrols with enforcement officers of the Minis-

try of Natural Recourses.

Educational day in Point Edward for youth “Kids, Cops and

Canadian Tire” 30th May.

Educational Day Canatara Park with Waterwise program.

Created signage for beaches and marinas.

To encourage the reporting of impaired boating, signs were put up with the co-operation of the County

marinas. OPP obtained the signs at no cost which were supplied by Transport Canada and MADD.

LAMBTON MARINE

Lambton Marine Unit are involved in several planned events aside

from their regular marine duties. These events vary from educational

to operational. During these events extra vessels and manpower are

deployed to ensure safety on the water. The planned events so far

are listed below however, the marine unit remained flexible to re-

spond to other events that arose throughout the summer. There will

be ongoing messaging throughout the season via local and Gen-

eral Headquarter media spots.

6th of May – Sarnia Emergency Preparedness day

24 hours 2 members.

Vessel tours and educational presentation.

21-23rd of May – Victoria Day weekend

Purple Ribbon Campaign launch, education on impaired operation of vessels.

Purple Ribbon Campaign continued for Operation Dry Water, Lions have been supporters of

the campaign for around 15 to 20 years.

Safe Boating Week

125 officer and 42 student hours.

Increased visual, educational and enforcement

presence on the water in conjunction with Victoria

Day long weekend.

Increased patrols of local marinas giving educa-

tional talks with boaters commencing the boating

season.

Topics of discussion will be focused on the 5 key

factors to safe boating week such as:

Importance of wearing lifejackets and

PFD’s.

Importance of not mixing alcohol with boating and the consequences of doing so.

Importance of obtaining a taking a boating course and obtaining your Pleasure Craft

Operators Card (PCOC)

Being prepared with the required safety equipment, sufficient fuel, and awareness of

vessel’s weather capabilities as well as checking the weather prior to departure.

Be aware of the risk of cold water – hypothermia.

Marine unit and media officers to speak about boating safety on Blackburn Radio Sarnia.

Marine unit to provided educational presentations.

Media in advance and during the week.

Education using Sarnia Emergency Preparedness Days including our vessels and displays con-

centrating on water / vessel safety.

LAMBTON MARINE

Bluewater Anglers Kids, Cops, and Canadian Tire Fishing Days

1 vessel on trailer 10 officer and 8 student hours.

Vessel tours and educational presentation on boating safety.

Kids Funfest

4 officer hours.

Sarnia, water safety and display.

Huron Air Show

24 hours 2 members

Assist Huron Marine Unit off Goderich with traffic control for the air show

Stay over in Huron as it was over a couple of days

Continued coverage in Lambton

Jobbie Nooner, (Gull Island, Lake St. Clair, Michigan, U.S.)

2 vessels 20 officer and 10

student hours.

Occurs annually near Ca-

nadian/U.S. boarder on the

U.S. side.

After years of Canadian

police presence, boaters

are now primarily staying in

U.S. waters.

Assistance provided to U.S.

authorities if boaters flee

into Canadian waters.

Maintain enforcement and

visual presence acting as a deterrent from U.S. vessels entering Canadian waters and illegally

landing on Seaway Island.

1st of July – Canada Day Fireworks

2 vessels 30 officer hours and 16 student hours between Sarnia and Grand Bend.

Provide marine security zone for fireworks occurring in Sarnia and Grand Bend.

Liaise with Canadian Coast Guard and RCMP to provide security zone.

Ipperwash Information Night

4 officer hours.

Community information night marine presentation.

LAMBTON MARINE

Pottahawk

68 hours, 2 members.

Assist in Norfolk Marine Unit with vessel control at

Pottahawk event.

Mackinaw Sail Boat Race

3 vessels, 60 officer and 40 student hours

U.S. planned event with OPP marine unit assisting.

Sailboats leaving the Black River in Port Huron and

traversing north in the St. Clair River and then contin-

uing into Lake Huron.

Work with United States Coast Guard in controlling

recreational boaters activities in the St. Clair River and lower end of Lake Huron (Safety Zone)

while Sail boats stage for the race.

St. Clair River Bluewater Offshore Powerboat Race

3 vessels, 60 officer and 40 student hours.

U.S. planned event with OPP marine unit assisting.

Assist in creating an off limits security zone in the St. Clair river on the Canadian side. Security

zone to be off limits to recreational boaters during the race event.

Attend precreation meetings.

Operation Dry Water Civic Long Weekend

2 vessels, 20 officer and 10 student hours

The Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)

Marine Unit in partnership with the Sarnia Royal Ca-

nadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Marine Unit held a

Marine Safety and Education Day in Grand Bend,

ON.

Educational displays at the Grand Bend Beach to

start off the Civic Long Weekend and the OPP,

“Operation Dry Water”.

There was a great turnout with all ages providing

safety literature for boating and general water safe-

ty.

The kids were provided back packs, Fun Books and tours of both OPP and RCMP police ves-

sels.

Community members were engaged and had many questions which the OPP and RCMP

were able to assist, with an emphasis on water safety and alcohol use during this weekend

and the remainder of the summer.

LAMBTON MARINE

St. Clair Off Shore Powerboat Race

St. Clair River, St. Clair Township.

Sarnia/Port Huron International Powerboat Race

3 vessels, 60 officer and 40 student hours.

Provide security zone in the St. Clair River shutting down recrea-

tional boat traffic during the race event.

Maintain safety of boaters in the area by providing assistance

and/or enforcement action if required.

Port Huron Float Down

2 vessels, 30 officer and 20 student hours.

This is a non-sanctioned event involving approximately 4000 per-

sons on inner tubes and floats being carried down the St. Clair

River from north of the Bluewater bridge, Port Huron to Marysville

- approximately 7 miles in all.

United States authorities have requested OPP assistance in ensur-

ing the safety of the public involved in this event. Marine unit to

maintain a security zone around the floaters by slowing down

boating traffic.

The event is supposed to be kept to the U.S. side of the St. Clair River however; wind and cur-

rent can disperse them onto the Canadian side.

The OPP Marine Unit staffed by officers and students assisted US agencies after several hun-

dred floaters from the United States ended up in Canadian waters due to high winds.

OPP marine unit will utilize extra vessels and manpower in assisting the US authorities in keep-

ing US floaters from harm’s

way. Canada Customs

officials are to be notified

if US citizens land on the

Canadian Side.

Attend operational meet-

ings with Canadian and

U.S. authorities.

LAMBTON CRIME UNIT

The Lambton County Criminal Investigations Unit consists of

nine highly trained Detectives under the immediate supervi-

sion of a Detective Sergeant who is a deployed Regional

Headquarters member. The Unit is responsible for the investi-

gation of Major Crime occurrences which meet a pre-

determined Benchmark threshold. The Detectives also provide various investigative ex-

pertise in support of the front line (uniform) members. Notable incidents from 2016 in-

clude:

Detectives were assigned to investigate a lengthy, resource intensive Voyeurism case in which

numerous warrants were executed. A male party was convicted of Voyeurism.

Numerous members investigated a Homicide that occurred on Highway 402 on January 31,

2016. The investigation is continuing, however a male party is in custody for the first degree

murder of his wife.

The Major Crime Unit continues to provide support to the Karen Caughlin Death Investigation.

Member assigned to investigate historic serial Sexual Assault investigation, in which several fe-

males were abducted and assaulted; this investigation continues and a person of interest has

been identified.

Detectives have been assigned to outside police agency investigations to assist with ongoing

criminal activity.

Two members were assigned to investigate numerous Benchmark Property Crime offences

including thefts, damage to property and assaults. A male party was arrested and charged

extensively; this case is currently before the courts.

Major Crime Unit investigated a double murder in which a male killed both his parents. The

male was located, apprehended and charged with two counts of first degree murder. Exten-

sive resources and expertise were involved in this file and the male received two, 25 year sen-

tences for the homicides.

Detectives either investigated or provided supervision in excess of 40 Sexual Assault investiga-

tions.

Members were assigned to out of Province investigations, assisting the R.C.M.P. in providing

expertise and leadership.

LAMBTON STREET CRIME UNIT

The Lambton Street Crime Unit (SCU) is comprised of five (5) Detec-

tive Constables and one (1) Detective Sergeant. The SCU is respon-

sible for investigating property related offences such as break and

enters thefts and mischiefs as well as drug related offences. These

drug related offences have expanded to include “mid-level” or

trafficking offences.

Members of the SCU are required to have an expanded knowledge of the CDSA, drug trends

and the handling of confidential informants.

All SCU members were able to attend a two day fentanyl symposium in Toronto and two mem-

bers attended a one day symposium in London.

Lambton’s SCU had a personnel change in 2016. One new member joined the team when a

member left and transferred to a neighbouring county.

Listed are some of the drug related statistics that were investigated by the SCU. (These Stats are

reflective of investigations that the SCU either initiated or assisted with – they do not reflect the

overall drug stats for the detachment.)

Occurrences - 62

Search Warrants / Production Orders authored—109

Persons Charged – 26

CDSA charges – 67

Criminal Code – 6102 (related to drug investigations)

Value of drugs seized – $5,632,010.14

Cashed Seized - $10,991.50

Weapons seized – 1

LAMBTON STREET CRIME UNIT

The Lambton SCU entered into two significant drug investigations

in 2016.

One incident involved a major marihuana grow that was located

and over 5000 mature plants were seized. This seizure was aided

by the Township of Dawn-Euphemia, Lambton County Works

Dept., Dawn-Euphemia Fire Service and local and regional OPP resources. A second and third

search warrant was executed at the property resulting in the seizure of over 27 pounds of pro-

cessed marihuana. At the time of this report the incident is still under investigation.

The second incident stemmed from a traffic stop made by a platoon member where a criminal

investigation into prescription fraud formed. The Lambton SCU took carriage of the investigation

and discovered that the individuals arrested, as well as others, had been committing prescription

related frauds throughout Southwest Ontario. In excess of 60 warrants and production orders

have been authored for this investigation and members have had to travel out of the county to

investigate. A meeting with Lambton’s Federal Crown has led to the decision that all the drug

related occurrences from other jurisdictions will be prosecuted in Lambton. This means a greater

work load for Lambton SCU members, but it will ensure a more effective and efficient prosecu-

tion. At the time of this report the matter is still under investigation and is before the courts with

several people charged.

The Lambton SCU also investigated a series of break and enters throughout the county where a

suspect was identified. A thorough investigation compiled enough evidence to charge a male

with the break and enters. Further information was received as a result of a media release that

led SCU members to the City of Windsor where stolen property was recovered and a female was

charged as well. This matter is currently before the courts.

Lambton SCU continued to foster relationships with surrounding law enforcement agencies and

conducted several joint investigations with the Sarnia Police Service, Chatham-Kent Police Ser-

vice, R.C.M.P. and C.B.S.A. as well as with London Police, Strathroy-Caradoc Police and the St

Thomas Police.

LAMBTON CSO (Community Services/Media Relations Officers)

The Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community

Safety/Media Relations Officers (CSO) continues to deal with me-

dia issues and to promote crime prevention and safety throughout

Lambton County. These officers represent the OPP on a number

of committees and attend numerous school and community

events and fairs during the year. The CSO are active in the ele-

mentary schools delivering the OPP KIDS programs, internet safety,

bullying and anti-drug messaging. The CSO covered safety talks and attended events from

Grand Bend to St Clair Township in Legions, schools and community halls. The CSO continuously

serves to feed and stay ahead of the social media in a way that continues to benefit the OPP.

The CSO was instrumental in organizing local events for the "Push for Change - Youth Homeless-

ness" such as a sleep out, extended awareness walks, a parade, meet and greet and a charita-

ble hockey game. 2016 was another very successful year for Lambton CSO with a great deal of

outreach to the community. The following statistics outline the continued CSO community in-

volvement.

Total Number Community and School Presentations = 196

School Presentations Community Presentations

VIP/OPP KIDS 61 Seniors Fairs - Displays 3

Community Helper 21 Youth Talks/Presentation/Bullying 8

Bullying /Internet Safety 8 Robbery/Theft/Fraud Prevention 1

Online Safety 8 Road Safety 1

Ontario Early Years Visits 7 Online safety 8

Child General Safety 5 Bicycle Safety / Rodeo (Non School) 3

Bicycle Safety 3 General Safety Events/Presentations 4

Committees and other Involvements Career Days 1

Provincial Constable Travis Parsons Brownies/Cubs/Scouts Presentations 5

Sarnia-Lambton Safe Roads Committee Farm Safety 1

Water Safety 1

Provincial Constable Chris Doupe Detachment Tours 2

Drug Drop Off TV/Radio Public Service/Talk Show Interviews 21

Patch for Patch - Lambton Health Unit Other Events i.e. parades 24

Media Releases

2016 Total 220

LAMBTON SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER

2016 Points of Interest

Youth directly involved in calls: 355

Total Youth Charged with an offence: 34

Total youth diverted under the YCJA: 81

Lambton OPP has allocated two full time School Resource Officers (SRO) whose primary purpose

is to liaise with the two area Secondary Schools: LCCVI (Petrolia) and NLSS (Forest). This partner-

ship involves continual police presence through proactive patrols and provides a quicker re-

sponse to criminal and non-criminal matters within the school setting. Problem solving and coun-

selling are utilized to assist in dealing with conflict situations that may arise between students. In

addition to providing services to Lambton County’s two Secondary Schools, SRO officers provide

assistance to the 25 Elementary Schools located within Lambton County upon request.

SRO officers participate in emergency training procedures such as school lock down drills and

provide/arrange presentations to the students that support a safer school environment. SRO offic-

ers provide assistance to front line officers by conducting familiarization tours of the Secondary

schools and by following up with ongoing investigations initiated by frontline officers.

Lambton OPP School Resource officers maintains a close working relationship with community

partners such as Sarnia Rebound and St. Clair Child and Youth Services in order to facilitate refer-

rals and YCJA diversions. SRO officers liaise between schools and Sarnia Rebound for the purpose

of providing educational sessions to students who may benefit with such interactions. With all re-

ferrals, SRO officers continue to monitor the diverted youth to ensure compliance and comple-

tion of their assigned programs.

SRO officers continue to work with and share information with Street Crime members concerning

youth and drug involvement. Partnership with probation officers allows for updated information

concerning youth who are on probation and their associated conditions. SRO officers continue to

participate within a multi-disciplinary team designed to monitor the progress of high risk/violent

youths in the community. Both SRO officers are trained in Violence Threat Risk Assessment and are

sometimes called upon to participate in assessment hearings. SRO officers also participate in

committee meeting including the Youth Mental Health Court Worker Program Committee.

LAMBTON STAFFING UPDATES

TRANSFERRED OUT OF LAMBTON:

4 Provincial Constables

2 Sergeants

TRANSFERRED INTO LAMBTON:

1 Inspector

1 Staff Sergeant

1 Sergeants

RETIREMENTS:

1 Inspector

1 Sergeant

1 Constable

1 Civilian

2 Part Time Officers

1 Constable Resigned

Lambton OPP has 2 specialized Constable Positions:

Mental Health and Community Mobilization Coordinator

and

Domestic Violence Investigator/Intelligence Led Policing/Crime Abatement Strate-

gy Officer (DVI/ILP/CAS)

Mental Health and Community Mobilization Coordinator

In the mental health role the Officer is responsible for:

Reviewing all mental health occurrences to ensure compliance with policy.

Responsible for ensuring appropriate follow up is conducted and that community

referrals are made.

Responsible as the OPP representative at the Sarnia Lambton Situation Table dur-

ing its weekly meetings.

Coordinating the creation of a mental health crisis team that will directly respond

to assist community members that are in crisis and to ensure the resources they re-

quire are provided to them.

In the Community Policing role:

Oversees all Community Policing events involving Lambton OPP and actively at-

tends and participates in those events.

Promotes the principals of Community Mobilization and Engagement as a means

of utilizing the skills and resources of community members towards joint problem

solving within our community.

LAMBTON STAFFING UPDATES cont’d

Domestic Violence Investigator/Intelligence Led Policing/

Crime Abatement Strategy Officer

DVI Role:

The Domestic Violence Investigator position in Lambton

County is fulfilled by one officer and supervised by a de-

tective sergeant.

Responsible for reviewing domestic violence occurrences in Lambton County to en-

sure that provincial guidelines/standards are met.

Assists in any investigation i.e. conduct interviews, complete necessary paper work.

Maintains a working relationship with Court Services and the Crown Attorney’s office

which is helpful in regards to bail hearings and court proceedings.

Sits on several committees including but not limited to DART, VVAW and LAARC.

Liaises on a regular basis with community partners including but not limited to Sarnia

Lambton Children’s Aid Society, Victim Services, and Victim Witness Assistance Pro-

gram.

ILP-CAS Role:

The Crime Abatement program in Lambton County is maintained by one officer and a

detective sergeant. All platoons and street crimes officers are engaged in conducting

checks of those candidates on the program. Officers are provided with up to date con-

ditions of release. They check with candidates to ensure that conditions are being met.

In the event that an offender is breaching conditions of release, a criminal investigation

is completed and where applicable, charges laid. Often times, these investigations in-

volve the investigating officer, crime abatement coordinator, court services staff and

probation/parole officers.

A close working relationship is maintained with probation and parole staff, both youth

and adult. This close relationship assists probation officers with monitoring their clients

and officers are able to ensure these parties are abiding by their court ordered condi-

tions that they agreed to follow.

On occasion, these checks led police to investigate further and additional charges

were laid in court.

On average for the year of 2016, there was approximately 18 persons in the program

each month. On average, there were 14 checks completed. Approximately 2 people

per month were subject to charges related to their court ordered terms. Additionally,

between 1-2 persons in the program were in a residential treatment each month and 1-

2 persons were generally in custody per month.

LAMBTON EMERGENCY PLANNING ACTIVITES

The overall legal framework for emergency management in On-

tario is addressed primarily in the Emergency Management Civil

Protection Act, which along with powers contained in other minis-

try-specific legislation allows the government to take necessary

steps to deal with a provincial emergency. The purpose of the leg-

islation is to promote the public good by protecting the health,

safety and welfare of the people of Ontario in times of emergencies.

Ontario Regulation 380/04 establishes the minimum standards for emergency management pro-

grams required by municipalities and provincial ministries and supports the requirement in the Act

for mandatory emergency management programs. The Act requires each municipality to devel-

op, implement and maintain an emergency management program.

Each of our municipalities are subject to numerous identifiable hazards that fall under the broad

categories of natural, technological and human-caused. Emergencies related to these hazards

can occur at any time and in any place, with or without warning. The Lambton OPP will continue

to work with our municipal partners to improve public safety through a coordinated and pre-

identified process for responding to critical situations. A realistic emergency management pro-

gram will assist in protecting lives, infrastructure, and property, protect the environment, promote

economic stability, and help to ensure continuance of critical assets.

The Lambton OPP Detachment will continue to work with and assist each municipality to develop

and implement an emergency management program in accordance with legislated standards

and required by the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act.

LAMBTON FALSE ALARMS

Municipality Commercial Residential Other

Lambton Shores 25 52 4

ST Clair Township 24 38 2

Dawn-Euphemia 2 5 0

Plympton-Wyoming 16 19 4

Brooke-Alvinston 0 5 1

Warwick 17 4 2

Enniskillen 3 4 0

Petrolia 28 5 7

Oil Springs 1 1 0

TOTAL 116 133 20

LOCK IT OR LOSE IT

LAMBTON DISPATCH OF DANGEROUS ANIMALS

OPP ROLE The management and dispatch of domestic or wild animals is

not a core policing duty. The OPP will assist municipal bylaw

officers, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

and the Ministry of Natural Resources in this role if requested to

do so.

Municipalities are responsible for animal control. The public

should contact their local animal control or bylaw enforcement office for animal control is-

sues. The police should be contacted in emergency situations only.

If an animal, domestic or wild, is potentially dangerous or is so badly injured that humanity dic-

tates that its suffering be ended, an OPP officer may decide to dispatch the animal using a

firearm (Section 10, O/Reg. 926 of the Police Services Act).

A decision to dispatch an animal by the OPP is always made on the basis of whether it is po-

tentially dangerous or suffering.

The OPP makes every effort to find an alternative, but if the animal must be dispatched the

officer will act quickly and with a minimum of pain and trauma to the affected animal.

If the animal is potentially dangerous, the Police Service Act authorizes a police officer to

dispatch it using a firearm. Elimination of this potential danger does not require the owner’s

permission, although the officer may consult with the owner while gathering information. If

an animal is under control, but is considered dangerous, the owner should pursue other op-

tions in determining how to deal with the animal. Municipalities are responsible for animal

control. Some communities have bylaw enforcers or contractors who work in animal man-

agement and may be able to provide advice on the humane dispatch of dangerous ani-

mals. If your community has a local branch of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to

Animals, you could contact them for advice.

You should only call the OPP if the animal is not under control and presents a potential dan-

ger to public safety. Otherwise, you should call the municipal bylaw officer responsible for ani-

mal control to explore options for safe and humane dispatch of the animal. You can also con-

tact the Society for Prevention to Cruelty to Animals if your community has one.

LAMBTON CONTACT INFORMATION

OPP CALLS FOR SERVICE:

When you need to report an incident or wish to speak with an of-

ficer, these numbers will connect you to the nearest OPP Commu-

nications Centre throughout Ontario.

1-888-310-1122 1-888-310-1133 (TTY)

9-1-1 EMERGENCY If you call 9-1-1 for an emergency:

Give your exact location. Include address and town or city as this will enable call taker to ei-

ther handle the information or transfer you to the proper 9-1-1 centre.

Give your telephone number including the area code.

Advise the nature of your call.

Listen to the call takers instructions - depending on the location and type of incident, you may

be transferred.

Stay on the line until advised to hang up.

DETACHMENT HOURS / CONTACT INFO:

CALLING THE DETACHMENT:

When calling the detachment at the above numbers you will receive an automated greet-

ing.

Press 1 if you need to report an incident or speak with an officer.

Press 2 if you wish to speak with the administrative personnel during the above noted business

hours.

After hours you may leave a non-urgent message that will be followed-up on the next business

day.

OUTSIDE PHONE * If you attend an office and the doors are locked or it is after hours – please pick

up the phone outside of the detachment and you will be connected directly to the OPP Commu-

nications Centre.

Lambton OPP

Petrolia Detachment

Main Admin

Centre

4224 Oil Heritage Rd.

P.O. Box 400

Petrolia, ON

N0N 1R0

519-882-1011

519-882-1014

fax

Mon – Fri

8-4 pm

St. Clair Township (Satellite) 392 Lyndoch Street,

Corunna, ON

N0N 1G0

519-862-4680

519-862-1544

fax

Mon – Thurs &

every other Friday

8-4 pm

Grand Bend (Summer only) 58 Main Street

Grand Bend, ON

N0M 1T0

519-238-2345 Summer

Point Edward (Municipal) 102 St. Clair Street

Point Edward, ON

N7V 1N7

519-336-8691

519-336-5011

fax

Mon – Thurs &

every other Friday

8-4 pm

LAMBTON CONTACT INFORMATION cont’d

CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS:

For a complete list of requirements and information on how to apply for Criminal Record Checks,

Police Information Checks and Police Vulnerable Sector Checks click the link below;

Ontario Provincial Police | Criminal Record Checks

CANADIAN ANTI-FRAUD CENTRE:

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) is the central agency in Canada that collects infor-

mation and criminal intelligence on such matters as mass marketing fraud (i.e.: telemarketing),

advance fee fraud (i.e.: West African letters), Internet fraud and identification theft complaints.

If you wish to report a fraud or require information on a possible fraud contact the Canadian anti-

fraud centre;

Phone: 1-888-495-8501 OR E-mail: info@antifraudcentre.ca

CRIME STOPPERS:

You may contact Crime Stoppers from anywhere in Ontario at 1-800-222-8477, or by leaving an

anonymous Web-Tip at TipSoft - Web Tips Submission

CITIZENS SELF REPORTING:

You have the option to report select occurrences to the OPP from your computer or mobile de-

vice using the OPP’s Citizen Self Reporting system.

Use this system to report:

1. Lost/missing property under $5,000

2. Stolen license plates or validation stickers

3. Theft from a vehicle under $5,000

4. Mischief/damage to a vehicle under $5,000

5. Mischief/damage to property (other than a vehicle) under $5,000

6. Theft under $5,000

7. Driving Complaint

FRONTLINE SUPPORT UNIT (FSU):

The Frontline Support Unit (FSU) program is a differential response strategy that focuses on call

management. This includes responsibility for the OPP’s Citizen Self-Reporting (CSR) system which is

an online police reporting system for members of the public to report specific occurrences direct-

ly to the OPP via the Internet. The FSU model will offer a call handling alternative for select calls

for service allowing the deployment of resources to critical incidents or member engagement in

proactive police activities. Through the use of technology, the OPP continues to improve our pro-

cesses and service delivery in support of its vision.

4224 Oil Heritage Road

Petrolia, ON N0N 1R0

519.882.1011 ph.

519.882.1014 fax

LAMBTON COUNTY OPP