Peterborough Lakefield Community
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Peterborough Lakefield Community
Police Service
Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Our Vision
To Be The Best Police Service, Providing The Highest Standard Of
Professionalism In Partnership With Our Community
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:
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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 2011.
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