and know that they are living in

a community that cares about

them. By working together, we

will make our community a safe

place for our families, friends

and neighbours.

Project Summer Safety was

developed and implemented in

August 2012 as a response to

violent crime in the City of

Toronto. Its purpose is to identify neighbourhoods that

would benefit from greater

police focus to increase public

safety.

This year, the project is

continuing and the Regent Park Community, St. Jamestown and

the Sherbourne Street corridor

are the three neighbourhoods

that have been identified as the

focus of Project Summer Safety

2013 in 51 Division. Officers will be walking, riding

bicycles, on horseback, or in

police vehicles with the purpose

of increasing the visible police

presence to make our community safer for everyone.

Officers will be focused on making personal connections

community members. Their job

is to get to know the residents

in the neighbourhoods, establish

positive relationships and to

reduce violence within the

community. You can do your part to make

our community a safer pace too.

If you know someone in possession of an illegal gun, have

information that may help to

solve a crime, or know when

violence may occur, please con-tact police at (416) 808-2222, or

Crime Stoppers anonymously at

(416) 222-TIPS (8477), online at

222 tops.com, text TOR and

your message to CRIMES

(274637).

It is important that we all con-

nect to make our community a

great place in which to live and

work. Our children need to be

secure in their neighbourhood

Project Summer Safety 2013

Message from the Unit Commander

51 Division is preparing for the

annual Pride week festivities.

This year, like the past several

years has been very successful.

Let’s hope for great weather

and a fun, safe event for every-

one. I would also like to congratulate

several members of 51 division

for their excellence in policing. PC John Ramos for being

awarded the SOCO (Scenes of

Crime Officer) examiner of the

year. John’s dedication to duty

has made him one of the most

successful crime scene investiga-

tors in the Service and we con-

gratulate him. Det Debbie Harris and DC

Mark Kennedy were awarded

the Billy Bishop award for excel-

lence in police criminal investi-

gations. They were responsible

for the identification and appre-

hension of a suspect responsible

for a series of life threatening

arsons within 51 divi-

sion. Through sheer dedication,

hard work and commitment

they managed to apprehend and

convict the suspect who had

posed a threat to all residents in

the community. Lastly, PC Brad Mills and PC Al

Fujino were awarded police

officer of the month for 2012

for their outstanding efforts in

the administration of first aid to

a drowning man and the appre-

hension of a suspect for an dec-

ades outstanding parental ab-

duction.

Together we can achieve more.

51 DIVISION

Summer 2013

Regent Park Life

Special points of

interest:

Special Project

Crime prevention and

safety tips

Listing of essential com-

munity phone numbers

Inside this issue:

Report from the

Crime Analyst

2

Regent Park

B.B.Q.

2

Bicycle Safety Day 2

Pixels for Pistols 3

Child Safety 3

Officer Spotlight 3

Crime Prevention

Tip - Purse Snatch

Prevention

4

Toronto Police Service - 51 Division

Community members working

together to make the

neighbourhood better for

everyone.

The Toronto Police Service

uses statistical data to make

many of the day to day deci-

sions that shape the service

police provide to the city. One

of the ways the Service uses

this data is through what’s re-

ferred to as Major Crime Indi-

cators. This is a snapshot that

can be refined to something as small as patrol zones within a

division or broadened to en-

compass the entire service.

Major crime indicators are

defined by the following seven

types of offences: Murders,

Sexual Assaults, Assaults, Rob-

beries, Break and Enters, Auto

Thefts and Thefts Over $5000.

51 Division is no different as

we use these Major Crime

Indicators to gauge the success

of implemented crime initia-

tives as well as to guide and

form future projects. This also

allows us to put our divisional

trends against that of the entire

city in an attempt to identify

future crime trends on the fly.

On Saturday June 15, 2013, 8

students from Nelson Mandela

Public School and police offic-

ers from 51 Division attended

Bicycle Safety Day at Humber

College. The students were

part of a program sponsored

by Canadian Tire that donates

bicycles to children. The rodeo

included bicycle road and en-durance tests and safety infor-

mation.

Participation in the program

also allows participants into the

2013 Tour De Black Creek

Bike Race to be held Septem-

ber 21, 2013.

At the end of the program, the

students keep the bicycle and

equipment that they received

during their participation in this

wonderful project.

Report From the Crime Analyst

Bicycle Safety Day

Regent Park B.B.Q.

On Saturday June 15, 2013, the

third annual Regent Park B.B.Q.

was held near the North Regent Park ice rink. The event

was hosted by 51 Division and

Toronto Community Housing

and is sponsored by several

community organizations and

local businesses.

The event was well attended

and activities included clowns, a

bouncy castle and lots of food. Friends, family and neighbours

had the opportunity to come

out for a great afternoon. New

friendships were made and the

strong bonds between the

residents of Regent Park were

reinforced.

Be sure to come out to next

year’s B.B.Q. to have fun and

meet some new friends

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“... a snapshot

that can be

refined to

something as

small as patrol

zones . “

51 Division 2013 Service Wide 2013

Murder 3 25

Sexual Assault 47 562

Assault 179 6027

Robbery 112 1506

Break and Enter 157 2443

Auto Theft 28 1373

Theft Over 19 281

The Pixels for Pistols program

rewards those who turn over

unwanted firearms to police

with an Olympus VG-160 cam-

era as well as a Henry’s School

of Imaging gift certificate. It is

designed to help take firearms

that could be stolen from

homes out of criminal hands.

Olympus Canada and Henry’s Canada are sponsoring the

initiative.

Residents of Toronto who are

in possession of a firearm that

they wish to surrender to po-

lice should call the Toronto

Police Service at 416-808-2222

between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. The

Pictures for Pixels program will

run until June 30, 2013

Unwanted firearms and ammu-

nition were turned over at a

steady pace during the first week of the “Pixels for Pistols”

firearm amnesty and the pro-

gram has been a great success

so far.

The guns will be examined to

ensure there is no criminality

attached to them before they

are destroyed.

Every firearm removed from

the street potentially elimi-

nates a crime gun. Fewer

firearms on the streets of Toronto will enhance commu-

nity safety and assist in pre-

venting gun related incidents.

enters, thefts, assaults, and

resulting in numerous arrests

as well as hundreds of criminal

charges being laid over the

years.

John’s dedication to applying

the most current forensic

science techniques to law

enforcement has put a considerable dent in crime

within the City and made Toronto that much safer of a

place to live.

The recipient of the SOCO

(Scenes of Crime Officer) of

the Year Award for 2011 and

lead producer of all the SO-

CO’s in Toronto for 2012 is

Police Constable John Ramos.

A veteran of the Toronto

Police Service for almost 10

years and scenes of crime officer for 8 of those years, he

has become a leader in the field

of forensics and is the current SOCO Co-ordinator for 51

Division.

Completing over 400 jobs in

2012 alone, his work has led to

the identification of criminals

responsible for break and

Pixels for Pistols

Officer Spotlight - P.C. John Ramos

Child Safety

It is important for caregivers

responsible for monitoring

children during the summer to

always know the following

information relating to the

children:

1. Where the child is – all the

time. 2. Who the child is with – all

the time. 3. What the child is doing – all

the time. 4. When you the child will be

back.

If you see anything suspicious in

the neighbourhood, please call

police. In an emergency, we can

be reached at 911. In a non-

emergency, police can be con-

tacted at (416) 808-2222.

Soon, school will be out for the

summer. It is important for all

community members to re-

member to watch out for the

wellbeing of the children in our

neighbourhood. Safety may not

always be in the forefront of

their activities so it the respon-

sibility of everyone to ensure

that children are provided with

a safe and secure environment.

“...it the

responsibility of

everyone”

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51 Parliament Street

Toronto, Ontario

M5A 2Y5

Phone: 416-808-5100

Fax: 416-808-5102 :

51Division@Torontopolice.on.ca

Community Resources

Emergency - 911

Police (Non emergency): (416) 808-2222

Fire (Non emergency): (416) 338-9050

Emergency Medical Services (Non emergency): (416) 392-2000

Telehealth Ontario: 1 (866) 797-0000

Crime Stoppers: (416) 222-8477

Toronto Community Housing Corporation: (416) 981-5500

Regent Park Community Centre: (416) 392-5490

Regent Park Community Health Centre: (416) 364-2261

51 DIVISION

- When in a restaurant or oth-

er public area, DO NOT leave

your purse draped over the

back of your chair - When shopping, DO NOT

leave your purse unattended in

the change room or shopping

cart - EVEN FOR A SECOND! - When at work, DO NOT

leave your purse in plain view,

lock it a drawer or cabinet

Other Important Tips - Carry key chains separate

from your purse-you will still

be able to get into your car or

home if your are robbed - Before setting out, make it a

point to bring along only the

credit cards, cheques and

amount of money that you will

A purse snatch (robbery) can

occur anywhere at anytime. In

order to reduce your risk,

there are many precautions

you can take.

For Your Protection Never place a purse strap

around your neck or wrap it

around your wrist; forcible

removal could result in serious

personal injury Look confident and always be

aware of your immediate sur-

roundings Reduce the risk

When Travelling In Your

Vehicle - Place your purse under the

seat or secure it in the trunk Park in a well-lit, attended area

if possible - Completely close and lock all

windows and doors - NEVER label your keys with

your name and address…this is

an invitation for thieves to

identify your home

When In Public - When possible, walk with a

friend - try to avoid walking

alone

actually need. Carry your cash

and cards in a jacket pocket Use a fanny pack or waist

pouch instead of a purse

If You Are A Victim - Release the Purse - Do not

risk personal injury - Scream and Yell - Attracted

attention may scare off a would

-be attacker - Make a Mental Note - Note

the thief's appearance i.e.

height, weight, hair colour/

style, clothing, etc. Call 9.1.1. Immediately - -

Report the incident to the

Police - Seek Medical Attention - If

you have any injuries, see your

doctor - Notify your Financial Institu-

tions - Advise your banks and/

or credit companies of stolen

credit cards, ATM cards or

cheques - Notify Government Agencies

Advise Government agencies of

your stolen documents such as: Social Insurance Card

Birth Certificate

Driver's Licence

Health Card

Passport

Crime Prevention Tip - Purse Snatch and Theft Prevention

Toronto Police Service 51 Division

Awareness when out in public is essential to personal safety.

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