BARRIE POLICE SERVICESTRATEGIC PLAN

2020-2022

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2020-2022

Strategic Plan

Message 3 From the Board Chair and the Chief of Police

Vision, Mission, Values 4

Priority 1 5 Crime Prevention, Community Safety & Law Enforcement

Priority 2 6 Community Engagement & Collaboration

Priority 3 7 Organization Excellence & Sustainability

Community Safety Survey Results 8

A Snapshot of Barrie 10

Barrie Police Service Timeline 12

Thank You 14

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Although this plan is a requirement for all police services, it is a welcomed opportunity to reflect on our accomplishments and look towards the future while re-evaluating our efforts at achieving policing excellence to ensure the City of Barrie is a safe and secure community.

Our members and our community partners have contributed their time, insights and inspirations to the development of this plan, and we thank them for their continued involvement. Through a collaborative approach including community surveys, focus groups and strategic planning sessions, we have identified three priorities to achieve the objectives expressed through our consultations.

The Barrie Police Service strategic priorities include:

• Crime Prevention, Community Safety and Law Enforcement: Reinforces our mission to enhance our community by providing professional, accountable and sustainable policing services.

• Community Engagement and Collaboration: Reaffirms our appreciation and aspirations for continued partnerships with community members who share our values of professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence.

• Organization Excellence and Sustainability: The Barrie Police Service is constantly striving to improve its effectiveness and efficiency.

Our Service is exploring innovative technology, evidence-based policing methods and training enhancements to ensure implementation of new strategies that will assist the Barrie Police Service in supporting community safety while focusing on financial efficiencies. Our people continue to be the core success of our Service, and we are confident the direction outlined in our new plan will strengthen our policing practices in our community.

As we enter a new era in the history of our Service with our move to a new headquarters in early 2020, we will remain committed to our community and continue to work with our partners to collaboratively address the needs within the City of Barrie.

Kimberley Greenwood Chief of Police

Angela Lockridge, ChairPolice Services Board

A message from

the Board Chair &

the Chief of Police

The Barrie Police Services Board and the Barrie Police Service are proud to present our 2020-2022 Strategic Plan.

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CRIME PREVENTION,

COMMUNITY SAFETY &

LAW ENFORCEMENT

Visible & Approachable Police Service

Safer Roads & Pathways

Supportive Victim Services

• Increasing visibility through effective deployment• Effective downtown strategy

• Education and research-based traffic enforcement• Using technology designed to enhance traffic safety

• Researching and implementing online reporting for victims• Increasing community awareness of vulnerable

victim groups

PRIORITY

OBJECTIVES: ACTIONS:

Policing excellence to ensure a

safe and secure community.

To enhance our community by

providing professional, accountable

and sustainable policing services.

Through our actions and dedication,

we model the principles of:

Professionalism, Respect, Integrity,

Diversity and Excellence.

VISION:

MISSION:

VALUES:

Barrie Police Service:

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• Utilizing advisory committees to enhance service delivery• Actively participating in community events and

encouraging volunteerism

• Town hall meetings to discuss safety and well-being• Emphasis on customer service and appropriate police

response to calls for service

• Transparent and approachable leadership• Technology that is designed to enhance data and

information sharing

Community Partner in Proactive Policing

Trust & Transparency with the Community

Authentic Two-Way Communication with

Community & Members

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

& COLLABORATION

OBJECTIVES: ACTIONS:

PRIORITY

ORGANIZATION EXCELLENCE

& SUSTAINABILITY

Safe & Supportive Workplace

Progressive Professional Development

Leaders in Innovative Policing Practices

• Enhanced member wellness• Providing a safe and supportive environment

• Adopt human resource good practices• Greater offerings of professional development

learning opportunities

• Using technology designed to improve efficiencies and front-line deployment

• Utilization of evidence-based policing to address community issues

PRIORITY

OBJECTIVES: ACTIONS:

PRIORITY

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2019 Community Safety

SURVEY RESULTS

Respondents’ Top Three Identified Community Safety + Well-Being Priorities

55% Substance Misuse45% Mental Health8% Other4% Childhood Development2% Food Security1% Injury Prevention

18% Poverty + Income12% At-Risk Adult Support11% Service Coordination10% Skill Development9% At-Risk Youth Support4% Community Belonging1% Newcomer Support

64%16% 20%

Health Community

Thank you to all of our community members who participated in our 2020-2022 Barrie Police Service Strategic Plan Community Safety Survey. Your feedback contributes to accurate and reliable data that helps us better understand the needs of our community and track the local impact of our programs and initiatives.

40% Crime Prevention37% Housing + Homelessness27% Community Safety20% Traffic Safety11% Human Trafficking3% Partner Violence

Safety

364 Respondents

Community Satisfaction with the Barrie Police Service, 2018

SATISFIED NO OPINION DISSATISFIED

How effectively is the Barrie Police Service responding to community needs? 26%

POORLY

11% NO OPINION

63%WELL

Street Safety Results (Pedestrians + Vehicle Traffic)

68%SAFE

14% NO OPINION

18% NOT SAFE

Confidence in the Barrie Police Service

HIGH

61%NO OPINION20%

LOW19%

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A Snapshot Of

BARRIE

12% 13% 14% 13% 14% 15% 9% 6% 4%0-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 80+

POPULATION AGE: GENDER:

14% Under $10k16% $10k - $20k14% $20k - $30k11% $30k - $40k9% $40k - $50k7% $50k - $60k6% $60k - $70k

5% $70k -$80k4% $80k - $90k3% $90k - $100k5% $100k - $150k2% $150k and over4% Without Total Income

POPULATION INCOME:

*Total Income Group in 2015 for population 15 years + before tax

CITY OF BARRIE

PROJECTED POPULATION

FOR 2031:

210,000

14%

11%

14%

9% 7%

5%

4%

4%

3%

6%

2%

5%

1 6%

68,540:

48% 72,895: 52%

A Place to Grow: “ Growth Plan For the Greater Golden Horseshoe.” Ontario.ca, Lieutenant Governor in Council, May 2019, https://www.

ontario.ca/document/place-grow-growth-plan-greater-golden-horseshoe.

Sales + Service

Trades + Transport + Equipment

Business

Public Services

Management

Health

Natural Sciences

Manufacturing + Utilities

Art + Culture + Recreation

Other

Natural Resources

City of Barrie : Data Based on Census Profile, 2016 Statistics Canada. 2017. Barrie, CY [Census subdivision], Ontario and Simcoe, CTY [Census

division], Ontario (table). Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-316-X2016001. Ottawa. Released November 29, 2017.

FAMILY STRUCTURE: VISIBLE MINORITY:

2% South Asian

1% Chinese

3% Black

1% Filipino

1% Latin American

1% Other Asian

1% Other Visible Minority

90% Not Visible Minority

44% MARRIED

7% DIVORCED

29% NEVER MARRIED

5% WIDOWED

4% SEPARATED 11% COMMON LAW

*Total in 2015 for population 15 years +

OCCUPATIONS:

10%

13% 6%7%

12%

3%26%15%

1%5%

2%

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1841Population of Barrie was approximately 500

1853-88 Barrie Police Force came into being in 1853 as a one-man police force when Chief Joseph Rogers was hired as the County Constable for Simcoe County, which included the County Town of Barrie.

1923

Chief James Case (1923-1924)

1853

Chief Joseph Rogers (1853-1888)

1924Chief Alexander Stewart (1924-1945)

1936Town of Barrie Police Force re-organized to Chief and 5 Constables.

1888Chief Robert King has the distinction of being the longest-serving chief, holding the post for 35 years. (1888-1923)

1901Population of Barrie was approximately 5,949

1941Council agreed to purchase the first police car. A 1941 Ford V8 Special Tudor Sedan, black in colour was purchased from Chittick Motor sales for $1025.00

1945By the mid-1940s, the Barrie Police Force had grown to 10 members.

1945A two-way radio was purchased and placed in the patrol car. This allowed communication between an office and the patrol car. The radius was 40 kilometers.

1945Chief B.B. Burtchael (1945)

1946Acting Chief James Case (1946)

1946Council disbanded the Barrie Police Force and for the next 9 1/2 years, the Ontario Provincial Police patrolled local streets. The offices of the new municipal detachment were located in the basement of the Barrie Municipal building on Collier Street.

1950Building of Highway 400

1956Chief Tschirhart (1956-1976)

1951Population of Barrie was approximately 12,514

Barrie Police Service

Timeline

Forsyth, Bruce. “OPP Policed Barrie for a Decade .” Barrie Advance, 29 Feb. 2008.

Francis, Daniel. “Barrie .” The Canadian Encyclopedia, Historica Canada , 31 May 2019,https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/barrie.

1956 The Barrie Ontario Provincial Police Detachment officially handed back policing duties for the Town of Barrie to the Barrie Police Force. The force had a Chief, 16 sworn officers and one rented cruiser for use by the officers.

1963-92 Barrie Police Force moved into 65 Vespra Street. The building was shared with the Barrie Fire Department.

1976Chief Earl Snider (1976 -1985)

1985 In May the Barrie Police Force came together with other first responders to help residents when a single F4 twister tore through the Barrie area killing eight people and damaging more than 600 homes.

1985 

Chief Jack Delcourt (1985-2000)

1991Population of Barrie was approximately 62,728

1993 Barrie Police Service moved into 29 Sperling Drive

2000 Chief Wayne Frechette (2000-2010)

2010  Chief Mark Neelin (2010-2013)

2013   First female Police Chief Chief Kimberley Greenwood (2013 - Present)

2016Population of Barrie was approximately 141,434

2020Move into new Barrie Simcoe Emergency Services Campus at 110 Fairview Road, Barrie

2017 Barrie Police rebranding winner of Canada’s Best Dressed Police Vehicle

2017 Ground breaking for Barrie Simcoe Emergency Services Campus

Rudachyk, Bradley E.S., et al. Beautiful Barrie: The City and Its People: an Illustrated History of Barrie, Ontario . DBS Heritage Consulting, 2005.

Hunter, Andrew F. A History of Simcoe County . Vol. 2, Barrie, ON: The County Council , 1909, https://archive.org/details/historyofsimcoec00huntuoft/

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Saying

Thank You

We would like to extend a special thank you to the many individuals, groups and

organizations that have helped us develop our 2020-2022 Barrie Police Service

Strategic Plan and work with us daily to ensure a safe and secure community. Our

partnerships and community collaborations make us a more resilient community

and we thank those who continue to work alongside us in the 2020-2022 term.

• Members of the Barrie Police Services Board for their guidance and participation in the Strategic Planning process and yearly operations.

• The City of Barrie and Provincial officials who continue to support and enhance our abilities to provide meaningful change in the Barrie community.

• The residents of the City of Barrie who provided feedback through our Community Safety Survey and provide on-going collaboration through valuable tools such as our online citizens reporting system, bully button, key holder registry, crime prevention through environmental design program, vulnerable person registry and many other fantastic initiatives.

• Our community partners and agencies who work alongside us on committees, special events and day-to-day operations. It is because of these partnerships that we are able to offer a full range of services to victims and at-risk individuals.

• Our many appreciated volunteers who help throughout the year for special events and on-going programs such as our Auxiliary Police, Citizens on Patrol and participants in our Citizen Police Academy.

• Most importantly, members of our Barrie Police Service and their families for their on-going dedication to making the City of Barrie a safe and

enjoyable place to live, work and visit.

We truly appreciate everyone who partners with us throughout the

year and look forward to working together to continue to make the

Barrie community a place that we are all proud to be a part of.

STAY CONNECTED with the Barrie Police Service:

www.barriepolice.ca

“I admire the police for

their fortitude in performing

a vital job under tough

circumstances. Please

continue to be proud of

helping to maintain a

safe and lawful society.”

-Community Safety Survey Respondent 2019

Comment from

the Community

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