Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow To Be The Best Police Service, Providing The Highest Standard Of Professionalism In Partnership With Our Community Our Vision

 1850 – Formation of Peterborough Police Force when Peterborough incorporated as a town.  One of the oldest Police Services in North America.  Appointment of Chief Constable and four part time officers.  Inspector of wood, shingles, fur, bark and stone.  Responsible for weighing of all bread sold in the town of Peterborough.

 1860’s – Public Order Function  Four additional full time members recruited to deal with rowdyism in Peterborough’s “Rum Rows.” (George, Hunter and Simcoe Streets)  Two block area with 10 liquor stores, 12 hotels, and six saloons.  Whiskey sold for $0.25 per gallon

 1910 – Introduction of regular beat and bicycle patrols.  1920 – Purchase of first patrol automobile.  1921 – Purchase of first patrol motorcycle used to enforce town wide 12 miles per hour speed limit  1923 – First typewriter purchased by Police Force.  1930’s – Purchase of first police radio.

 Separation of policing from politics.  Emphasis on rapid response to calls for service.  Use of preventive vehicle patrol as a means of crime deterrent.  Result – Disconnect between police and citizenry.

 1952 – Introduction of school safety program.  1961 – Introduction of youth bureau.  Professional policing model continues until the 1970’s.

 1978 – 17% year to year increase in reported crime.  Community Policing Model introduced with a return to the fundamental principles established by Sir Robert Peel in 1829 with the Metropolitan London Police Force.

 Recognition that crime control is only one aspect of policing.  Increased emphasis on crime prevention, provision of social services, problem solving, and partnerships.  Use of innovative long term approaches.

 Generalist Constable Approach  Introduction Of Team Policing  Dedicated Patrol Areas  Movement Toward Partnership With Other Agencies  Result - Significant Decrease In Reported Crimes

 Crime prevention can be tackled by addressing the social determinants involved.  Necessity to form partnerships with human services experts.

 Introduction of Community Policing Model required change in organizational culture reflected in: ◦ Recruiting ◦ Recognition ◦ Promotion

 Today our members actively involved in at least 101 community organizations as: ◦ Board Members ◦ Committee Members ◦ Volunteers

 Being at the table allows us to: ◦ Learn ◦ Participate ◦ Change Attitudes and Opinions

 Peterborough Drug Strategy  Fourcast  Canadian Mental Health Association  Boards of Education  John Howard Society  Elizabeth Fry Society  New Canadians Centre  Corrections Canada  Provincial Probation and Parole

 Recognition by police and community that drug problem has significant personal, social and economic implications.  2009 – Peterborough Drug Strategy adopts four pillar approach: ◦ Prevention ◦ Harm Reduction ◦ Treatment ◦ Enforcement

 Police often become front line mental health workers by default.  Volume of mental health related calls for service increasing dramatically.  108% increase in first quarter of  Significant demand on police resources.

 Prior to 2007 enhanced mental health training restricted to scene commanders and designated crisis negotiators.  Front line training lacking.  2007 – Embarked on CIT Program in partnership with Canadian Mental Health Association.  Today – 21 trained CIT officers and 18 scene commanders and crisis negotiators with enhanced mental health training.

 CMHA Court Support and Diversion Program.  Tenant Selection Committee for CMHA Supportive Housing Program.  Partners in new mental health worker / police initiative.

 Recognition that criminal justice system and incarceration are not always the best solution.  In addition to mental health diversion, we also support diversion programs involving: ◦ John Howard Society ◦ Elizabeth Fry Society ◦ Salvation Army

 Three officers dedicated to elementary schools.  Two officers dedicated to secondary schools.  Involvement in protocol development.  Threat Assessment

 Provincial Probation and Parole  Corrections Canada (Edmison House and CAC)  Sex Offender Registry  Peterborough Community Chaplaincy Transition House

 Reduction In Number Of Court Appearances  Earlier Resolution  Onsite Legal Aid  Meaningful First Appearances  Direct Accountability

 Support of all initiatives that promote: ◦ Functional Families ◦ Engaging Education ◦ Opportunity ◦ Inclusion

 Enhanced Victim Assistance Staffing  Expansion of Pre-Charge Diversion Programs  Mental Health Court  Combined Mobile Outreach  Bail Support Program