Operations DivisionStrategic Plan Update II

February 2007

The VPDs Strategic PlanImproving Community Safety Reducing Violence Against the Vulnerable A/Insp Hammond Reducing Violence Caused by Gangs and Guns A/Insp Pauw Improving Traffic Safety Insp. Hobbs Reducing Property Crime Reducing Street Disorder

Reducing Violence Against the Vulnerable Who are we talking about? Children, Elderly Victims of domestic violence HomelessEthno-Cultural, ESL, LGTB Sex trade workers

What are we doing? Many crimes against the vulnerable occur in social context Collaborating with community-resolution beyond Criminal Justice SystemEducation within the Department awareness of diverse issues facing this population and with the community Modeling the successes of our 10 years with Family Services of Greater Vancouver

Specific Initiatives Elder Abuse Position Self-defense training with STWs, new liaison position, Education and liaison with populations at risk, various immigrant services, homeless advocates including COV staff, post secondary, womens centers, youth organizations, Aboriginal Wellness High Risk Offender Unit

Domestic Violence Stats20064,680 Domestic Disputes290 assigned in DVACH for follow-up (6.2%)Staffing in office increased 60% in 2006 (from 7 11 investigators)

DV Successes with partnership Violence Against Women in Relationships (VAWIR)

67% conviction rate on VAWIR files working with community (FSGV) partner

33% conviction rate on VAWIR no direct collaboration with community, or f/u beyond patrol

Reducing Violence Caused by Gangs and Guns

Gangs and GunsGoal

Reduce violence caused by those who menace and intimidate.

Gang Crime Unit InitiativesDowntown & South Slope F.I.T.Major Crime Section InvolvementFirearms InitiativesPatrol Involvement Gang Enforcement Team (G.E.T)GCU Staff IncreaseGCU Squad SplitGCU WebsiteCommunity Involvement

Homicides and Injuries Related to Indo Canadian Organized Crime(Lower Mainland)

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Homicides Related to Indo Canadian Organized Crime

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Ralph you should mention that the last two years stats don't reflect the level of violence consider the attempts on DUHREand many otheres that by all accounts should have been homicides

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Homicides Related to Indo Canadian Organized Crime

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Seized Firearms VPD

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Assessment of the Police Response:Regional ResourcesCriminal Intelligence Services BCBC Integrated Gang Task ForceIndo-Gang Intelligence Working GroupIntegrated Border Intelligence TeamIntegrated Border Enforcement TeamCombined Forces Special Enforcement UnitRCMP Probe TeamsCustoms Border Services Intelligence

Management StreamObjective:To enhance police management structures both within the VPD and regionally.Results:Meeting of key managersDCC Jim Chu G&G PortfolioEstablish consistent priorities, strategies, and actionsJoint Mgt. Team for I.G.T.F.

Criminal Justice StreamObjective:To achieve the complete and seamless processing of offenders throughout the system, to deter and rehabilitate. Top 20 programResults: Full Package Deal/Pulling All LeversPolice/Police Partnerships Police/Crown Partnerships Firearms sentencingPolice/Probation Partnership Proceeds of CrimeOrganized Crime GroupBC Civil Forfeiture Act

Questions ?

Vancouver Police Safer Roads Save LivesTraffic Section

Traffic Section Mission

Safer Roads-Save LivesThe Vancouver Police Traffic Section is dedicated to improving road safety in the City of Vancouver.

Mandate

The Traffic Section prevents damage to property, reduces injuries and loss of life by providing for the safe and effective movement of all traffic including pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles.Safer Roads - Save Lives

Traffic is comprised of three UnitsTraffic Enforcement UnitCollision Investigation UnitTraffic Services Unit:Hit & Run TeamCommercial Vehicle TeamCommunity Road & Education Safety TeamTraffic Support TeamTaxi Team

VTEP Knight StreetApril 1 July 31, 2006 Number of VTEP hours - 3528 hrs Tickets written (including by-laws) - 11,825

Motor Vehicle Accidents (ICBC)On Knight Street Apr 1- July 31

2005 - 5422006 - 461

A 15% reduction in crashes

VTEP Granville StreetOctober 2, 2006 January 29, 2006

Number of VTEP hours - 4118 hrs.

Tickets written (including by-laws) - 15,026

Motor Vehicle Accidents reported to PoliceOn Granville Street Oct 2- Jan 29

2005 - 502006 - 40

A 20% reduction in crashes

Pedestrian Safety Initiatives Seniors Safety Presentations Cst Jana McGuinness Over 1000 Seniors 30 Residences & Centres Visited Interactive Discussions Radio & TV Coverage

Pedestrian Enforcement BlitzOct 26- Nov 10, 2006Traffic and Patrol ParticipationOver 2600 Ped Related Tickets IssuedOct 26- Dec 31, 2005 10 Ped FatalitiesOct 26- Dec 31, 2006 1 Ped Fatality

Additional Safety InitiativesPartners with ICBCCity EngineeringBCACP Traffic Safety CommitteePublic Education Through Media

Traffic Section Statistics2005- 41,861 Tickets Issued by Traffic2006- 52,903 Tickets Issued by Traffic

2005- 9439 ICBC Reported Injury Collisions2006- 8859 ICBC Reported Injury Collisions

Upcoming Safety Initiatives

VPOP(Vancouver Prohibited Offender Program)1400 Prohibited/Suspended Drivers In VancouverSelect TargetsComplete Intelligence FileAssign Traffic MembersGoal To Apprehend And Charge

Pedestrian Safety Umbrella

The Vancouver Police Traffic Section is dedicated to improving road safety in the City of Vancouver.

Safer Roads-Save Lives

There are a number of important points to remember about the word we live in and how that needs to be kept in mind when using the tools.

We live in a 3 dimensional word and the eye needs help in figuring out two dimensional slides.

Heres an example.FIT Started Downtown very successful moved concept to southShots calls went from 2-3 per week to zero 2 weeks into programMCS OPS Plans, MJR Case Mgt, Shots spreadsheet tracking linking incidentsFirearms Interview The need for targeted intelligence gathering relative to firearms has become essential. The firearms related interview policy is aimed at identifying those who are importing and trafficking weapons. 90% of weapons we deal with are smuggled in from the USAAdvanced search and seizure training. Consent to search form.GET members from all districts extra training and part of a info fan out systemGCU 10+1 now 13+1 better coverage now days & AftsWebsite Target sheets, officer safety bulletins now in every patrol carCommunity Objective is to engage the community to reduce the establishment and impact of gangs and reduce gang recruitmentSupt Heed meets regularly with Indo Canadian LeadersSgt Giardini has made excellent contacts in the Vietnamese communityAdopt a gang member program and meet gang members parentsWe observed a steady increase from 1994 to a peak in 2002 of 14 homicides. We feel that our regional approach has lead to a decline in recent years. Injuries are only captured here if related to a homicide.As you can see in 2006 alone the VPD seized 628 firearms. Firearms have become a commodity for sale and trade. Its also status, every gang members wants to have one and they are very easy to buy.We are partners with the listed agencies and have seconded staff to some of these agencies to meet a regional goal of dealing with organized crime and to ensure Vancouver's interests are meet.Training of all 222 Main prosecutorsDedicated crown for Gang incidentsTOP 20 Tracking and backgrounds pre writtenEnforcement