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: [email protected]
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