ANNUAL REPORT CAMPUS POLICE SERVICES

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1 2009 ANNUAL REPORT CAMPUS POLICE SERVICES

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface/Summary 2 DEPARTMENTAL MANDATE, OVERVIEW AND TRAINING Mandate 3 Organizational Overview 4 Training and Recruitment 5 Officer Training List 6 COMMUNITY POLICING ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES Community Policing Activities 7 Support Services 9 STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF OCCURRENCES Population, Grounds and Buildings 11 Campus Map 12 Totals for All Occurrence Reports 13 Occurrence Reports by Location 14 Criminal Offences Against Persons 15 Property Related Criminal Offences 16 Cost of Mischief Vandalism 17 Value of Stolen Property 17 Provincial Offences 18 Motor Vehicle/Driving Related 18 By-Law Offences 19 Injury and Illness 19 Notable Miscellaneous Occurrences 20 All Other Occurrence Reports 20 1

3 Preface/Summary: The University of Toronto Campus Police, Mississauga Campus, is a service dedicated to the concepts of Community Policing. The functions of Campus Police go well beyond the enforcement of selected Federal, Provincial and Municipal laws. The Campus Police maintains a close working relationship with the Peel Regional Police Service, the City of Mississauga Fire and Rescue Service, Mississauga EMS, and other related agencies to ensure a safer university community for students, staff, faculty and visitors. Officers conduct foot, bicycle and vehicle patrols of the campus 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Officers participate in a wide range of events and sit on several committees. The department continues to meet the challenges brought on by a continued increase in enrollment and the campus ongoing physical growth. The Campus Police continue to work closely with many of the different departments, sections and student groups at U of T Mississauga to help them with their unique needs around safety and security. We look forward to a continued partnership with our community. In December 2009, Campus Police moved to a new office on the third floor of the South Building. The move resulted in additional office and storage space, interview rooms, and a larger reception/monitoring area for the department. The new design and additional space provides a more efficient working space for staff and a more professional and welcoming environment for community members. New computers, office furniture, and CCTV monitoring hardware and software were also added as a part of the move. 2

4 DEPARTMENTAL MANDATE, OVERVIEW, TRAINING AND RECRUITMENT MANDATE The Campus Police Department is dedicated to creating a safe and secure environment for students, staff, faculty and visitors. In fulfilling this mandate, the Campus Police Department works in partnership with the U of T Mississauga community in developing programs and conducting activities to promote safety and security on campus. The Campus Police Department is an interdependent service that facilitates internal and external resources. The department operates on the philosophy that safety and security of the community is a responsibility of all members of the community. Our Mandate: Personal safety Protection of property Conflict resolution Maintenance of public order Community services and referral Emergency response assistance Crime prevention and detection Enforcement of the Criminal Code of Canada, applicable provincial statutes, municipal By-laws and university regulatory policies The following principles and values guide the Campus Police staff to ensure the fulfillment of their mandate. Respect for the dignity, worth, and diversity of all persons Fair and Impartial treatment of all individuals An approach to campus policing that welcomes and encourages community involvement A departmental philosophy that promotes safety and security as a responsibility of all members of the community Reliability Competence Accountability Teamwork and open communication ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW 3

5 The number of staff for 2009 remained unchanged at thirteen. In 2009, a Constable s position was upgraded to that of Corporal. The department consists of a Manager, an Assistant Manager, four Corporals and seven Constables. In the absence of a Corporal, the senior Constable on duty is delegated the duties of Acting Corporal. All officers are sworn as Special Constables by the Peel Regional Police Services Board. They have the powers of a peace officer while engaged in their duties at U of T Mississauga for the purposes of enforcing the Criminal Code of Canada, and selected provincial and municipal statutes. 4

TRAINING AND RECRUITMENT Effective training and recruitment practices are integral in ensuring that Campus Police fulfills its mandate while adhering to the principles that guide the delivery of that

6 TRAINING AND RECRUITMENT Effective training and recruitment practices are integral in ensuring that Campus Police fulfills its mandate while adhering to the principles that guide the delivery of that mandate. Various agencies and groups provided training to Campus Police staff throughout Several outside agencies, including the Peel Regional Police Service Training Bureau, provided essential and comprehensive training related to law enforcement. Topics included powers of arrest, federal and provincial statutes, officer safety, use of force, domestic violence, and court procedures. Ed Judd and Associates provided extensive on-line and on-site Special Constable training for the one new officer hired in 2009 (this officer replaced another officer who transferred to the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus Police in March 2009). Other training providers, chief among them the University of Toronto s Organizational and Development Learning Centre, delivered training to Campus Police management and front-line officers alike that focused on the University s guiding values and principles. Staff received training that dealt with a wide range of topics including effective communications, cultural diversity and equity, leadership and foundations of management, health and safety, new faculty and staff orientation, and effective referrals for students in crisis to name a few. The table on the following page details the training officers received in

7 OFFICER TRAINING LIST Course/Topic Delivered By Duration Number Attended Report Writing Software Competitive Edge Software 4 hours 13 Linking EQ & Leadership U of T Organizational Development & Learning Centre (ODLC) 2 hours 1 Working with MS Exchange ODLC 3 hours 1 Cultural Fluency Parts 1&2 ODLC 6 hours 1 Special Constable Training Peel Regional Police Services 16 hours 13 Enhancing Communication Within the Team WHMIS: What You Need to Know Workplace Accident Investigation Persuasive Communication Strategies ODLC 3.5 hours 2 U of T Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) U of T Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) 2 hours hours 1 ODLC 3 hours 1 First Aid, CPR/AED Training St. John Ambulance 7 hours 13 Workplace Inspections JHSC/EH&S 3 hours 1 Municipal Law Enforcement City of Mississauga Parking 7 hours 1 Certification Enforcement Promoting Inclusivity in the ODLC 3 hours 2 Workplace Foundations of Management ODLC 3 hours 1 New Faculty & Staff orientation U of T HR and Equity 3.5 hours 1 Making Effective Referrals UTM Student Affairs 1 hour 2 Use of Force Recertification Peel Regional Police Services 4 hours 12 Use of Force Introduction Peel Regional Police Services 8 hours 1 (Initial Certification) Procurement Practices & U-Shop U of T Procurement Services 3 hours 2 Protective Services Course for Special Constables On-line Ed Judd and Associates 240 hours 1 Protective Services Course for Ed Judd and Associates 80 hours 1 Special Constables On-site Union Steward Training OPSEU 16 hours 1 6

8 COMMUNITY POLICING ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES COMMUNITY POLICING ACTIVITIES In its partnership with the University community, U of T Mississauga Campus Police prides itself on the delivery, coordination and participation in a variety of community policing activities throughout the year. These initiatives with students, staff, faculty, visitors and various off-campus community groups and agencies have served to strengthen the collaborative relationship Campus Police enjoy with these groups. The following are some of the activities: Bike Safety Presentation Given to participants of the Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day. Fall Campus Day Campus Police and Walksafer staff manned an information booth to answer questions and provide literature to prospective students and their families. Cops for Cancer An officer raised pledges and had his head shaved for this event. NHL Old-timers Charity Hockey Game An officer participated in a friendly match to raise funds for Variety Village. Critical Incident Avoidance Training Two officers, who are certified instructors, delivered women s self defence training to campus community members. Peel Regional Police Open House Campus Police were represented at our local police division in this annual event designed to bring Peel Regional emergency services together for an annual open house. Status of Women Office Women s Safety - An officer, who works closely with the Status of Women Office, participated in a number of initiatives throughout the year to promote women s safety on and off campus. Blue Zoo and Get Experience Fairs Walksafer service participated in these events to showcase on and off campus services available to students. Light the Night Event Campus Police and Walksafer participated in this event designed to help raise awareness of violence against women. Montreal Massacre Remembrance Ceremony Campus Police participated in this event to mark the 20 th Anniversary of this tragic event at l Ecole Polytechnique. Visit to USA Campus Police Services An officer attended a conference which included spending time with the San Diego State University Campus Police and the University of California Campus Police. 7

Personal Safety and Campus Police s Roles and Responsibilities Presentations Various Campus Police staff members have given presentations to the Residence Dons, Sex Education Centre, Orientation

9 Alumni Golf Tournament Three officers participated in this tournament. Staff Experience Team A team of staff members who organize and deliver workshops on a number of issues and services at the University. Personal Safety and Campus Police s Roles and Responsibilities Presentations Various Campus Police staff members have given presentations to the Residence Dons, Sex Education Centre, Orientation Leaders, Sociology students, and others. Diversity Cup Basketball Tournament Collaboration and assistance with a Peel Regional Police initiative that is hosted by U of T Mississauga. Remembrance Day Ceremonies Campus Police played a lead role in organizing and participating in Remembrance Day Ceremonies on campus. United Way Fundraiser Campus Police organized a barbeque to coincide with a safety awareness campaign. The proceeds from the sale of food went to the United Way. Critical Incident Avoidance NHL Old-Timers Charity Hockey Game 8

10 The community policing philosophy also extends to Campus Police s participation in a number of committees: Emergency Communication and Notification Committee Tri-Campus Emergency Planning Committee Erindale College Council Joint Health and Safety Committee Quality of Services to Students Committee Transportation and Parking Sub-committee Planning Committee for the Mississauga Marathon Campus Police Tri-Campus Committee South Building Master Plan Committee Women s Safety Committee Staff Experience Team Behavioural Intervention Team Kids-4-Kids Triathlon Planning Committee Peel Region Mutual Aid Emergency Planning Committee Health Sciences Academy Building Planning Committee Instructional Centre Building Planning Committee Principal s Advisory Committee on Equity, Diversity and Inclusiveness Campus Signage Committee Peel Regional Police Internet Safety Committee Connect2endViolence Steering Committee SUPPORT SERVICES The following are services and programs provided by Campus Police that enhance and augment the safety and security functions delivered by the department. Walksafer/WalkSmart The Walksafer program is administered by Campus Police. It operates each weeknight while classes are in session during the fall and winter terms. The times of operation are 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm (9:00 pm to 2:00 am on Thursdays). A team of two students per night, one male and one female, provide accompaniment to any community member on campus who wishes to be walked from one area of campus to another as an added measure of safety. Closed Circuit Television Cameras/Monitors (CCTV) Campus Police maintains, monitors, and administers a network of CCTV s placed throughout both interior and exterior areas of the campus. This system has proven invaluable as not only a deterrent to crime, but has assisted in identifying suspects in a number of incidents on campus. In the latter part of 2009, there were a number of software and hardware upgrades to keep pace with the campus growth and additional buildings. 9

Student Emergency Fund Campus Police maintain a fund to provide modest amounts of cash to students who, for varying reasons, find themselves in need immediate finances for food, medication,

Campus Police provide two-way radios to the Fire Wardens for use during fire alarm building evacuations. The officers also coordinate fire drills for various buildings on campus.

11 Student Emergency Fund Campus Police maintain a fund to provide modest amounts of cash to students who, for varying reasons, find themselves in need immediate finances for food, medication, transportation, etc. Fire Safety Two members of U of T Mississauga Campus Police train and coordinate the Fire Wardens on campus. Campus Police provide two-way radios to the Fire Wardens for use during fire alarm building evacuations. The officers also coordinate fire drills for various buildings on campus. Campus Police also liaise regularly with the Mississauga Fire Department in ongoing fire safety planning and response. ECSpeRT ECSpeRT is an acronym for the Erindale College Special Response Team. This is a group of dedicated student volunteers with extensive First Aid/CPR/AED training. They are on duty five days a week from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm. Campus Police work very closely with this team and dispatch their on-duty members to attend medical calls in tandem with Campus Police. Campus Police also collaborate with ECSpeRT and provide funding for training in an ongoing initiative to add more Automated External Defibrillators in a number of buildings on campus. Lost and Found Campus Police maintain a centralized lost and found for the campus. Campus Police often receive items such as wallets, phones, flash drives, books, etc. where the owner can be identified. In these instances, Campus Police are able to quickly return those items to their owners. Most other unclaimed items where an owner cannot be identified are kept up to three months and eventually donated to various charities. Fire and Intrusion Alarm Response Throughout the year Campus Police respond to numerous intrusion and fire alarms. In 2009, Campus Police responded to sixty-four intrusion alarms and forty fire alarms. Fortunately, almost all were false alarms. 10

Fire Wardens Training STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF OCCURRENCES POPULATION, GROUNDS, AND BUILDINGS * 11,500 students *228 acres * 732 faculty and staff *Over 100 acres of developed areas * Five primary

phases (two include family and grad housing) * Eleven parking lots and one multi-level underground parking facility * Two athletic portables (Toronto Argonauts football team) * Two research portables

12 Fire Wardens Training STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF OCCURRENCES POPULATION, GROUNDS, AND BUILDINGS * 11,500 students *228 acres * 732 faculty and staff *Over 100 acres of developed areas * Five primary academic buildings * A Student Centre * A Recreation, Athletics & Wellness Centre * One facilities/utility building * Three residential buildings-apartment style living * Five town house residence phases (two include family and grad housing) * Eleven parking lots and one multi-level underground parking facility * Two athletic portables (Toronto Argonauts football team) * Two research portables * Five kilometers of roadways * Forested area on the north and east sides of the campus * 2009 saw the addition of the Early Learning Centre (childcare facility) * Currently under construction are two buildings scheduled for completion in Spring 2011: - The Health Sciences Complex (Medical Academy) - The Instructional Centre Health Sciences Complex Rendering courtesy of Kongats Architects Instructional Centre Rendering courtesy of Shore Tilbe Irwin Partners Architects 11

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14 TOTALS FOR ALL OCCURRENCE REPORTS The total number of all reported occurrences in 2009 was The total number for 2008 was The data on this page sets out a group of broad-based categories that are broken down into more detail throughout the remainder of this report. Categories where incidents were very sparse and sporadic from one year to the next were not cited or listed separately but were instead included in the total under All Other Occurrences. BROAD-BASED CATEGORY CRIMINAL OFFENCES AGAINST PERSONS PROPERTY RELATED CRIMINAL OFFENCES PROVINCIAL OFFENCES BY-LAW OFFENCES OTHER DRIVING & MOTOR VEHICLE OCCURRENCES INJURY AND ILLNESS NOTABLE MISCELLANEOUS OCCURRENCES ALL OTHER OCCURRENCES TOTAL Broad-Based Catagories Persons Property Provincial By-Law Driving Injury/Illness Notable Misc. All Others

15 OCCURRENCE REPORTS BY LOCATION LOCATION SOUTH BUILDING NORTH BUILDING KANEFF CENTRE STUDENT CENTRE CCT* RESIDENCES AND AREA** CENTRAL UTILITY PLANT (CUP) 2 3 PARKING LOTS & ROADWAYS RAWC (Athletics Centre) HMALC (Library) ALUMNI HOUSE 5 9 ALL OTHER AREAS OFF CAMPUS TOTAL * Communication, Culture and Technology building Occurrence Reports by Location Sth. Bldg. Kaneff Ctr CCT CUP RAWC Alumni House Off Campus **There was a notable reduction in the number of non-criminal occurrences in the residence areas. This was due in part to the decline on maintenance and other service calls. 14

CRIMINAL OFFENCES AGAINST PERSONS OFFENCE 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 ASSAULT 7 7 9 6 4 ASSAULT WITH A 0 0 0 1 1 WEAPON DOMESTIC 9 14 6 10 9 DISPUTE/ASSAULT SEXUAL ASSAULT 2 1 0 2 2 CRIMINAL 7 6 11 6 10

16 CRIMINAL OFFENCES AGAINST PERSONS OFFENCE ASSAULT ASSAULT WITH A WEAPON DOMESTIC DISPUTE/ASSAULT SEXUAL ASSAULT CRIMINAL HARRASMENT THREATENING HATE CRIME / GRAFFITI CAUSING A DISTURBANCE INDECENT ACT TRESPASS AT NIGHT HARASMENT BY /PHONE DRUG OFFENCES USE/POSSESSION TOTAL Note - Many of the drug offences involved the use/odour of marijuana and often the persons were gone upon arrival of Campus Police. Criminal Offences Aganist Persons

17 PROPERTY RELATED CRIMINAL OFFENCES Criminal acts causing loss, damage or destruction of property OFFENCE THEFT UNDER $ THEFT OVER $ BREAK AND ENTER ALL FRAUD BOMB THREAT MISCHIEF UNDER $5000 POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY TOTAL Note Many of the fraud occurrences related to the copying of annual and daily parking permits Property Related Criminal Offences

18 PROPERTY S OWNER U OF T $3,985 $7,863 PERSONAL & OTHER $6,210 $2,750 TOTAL $10,195 $10,613 COST OF MISCHIEF - VANDALISM $12,000 $10,000 Cost of Mischief $8,000 $6,000 $4, $2,000 $0 U of T Personal Total VALUE OF STOLEN PROPERTY PROPERTY S OWNER U OF T $28,100 $8,905 PERSONAL & OTHER $39,100 $73,782 TOTAL $67,200 $82,687 Value of Stolen Property $80,000 $60,000 $40,000 $20, $0 U of T Personal Total 17

19 Note In 2009 the UTM T-Card office experienced a break and enter and theft of computer and camera equipment which considerably raised the value of U of T property stolen. PROVINCIAL OFFENCES OFFENCE TRESPASS TO PROPERTY ACT LIQUOR LICENCE ACT MENTAL HEALTH ACT HIGHWAY TRAFFIC ACT TOTAL Provincial Offences TPA LLA MHA HTA tickets were issued for Trespass to Property Act offences in were issued in tickets were issued for Liquor Licence Act offences in were issued in The reduction of campus pub events and the success of the increased enforcement in 2008 are largely responsible for the reduction in charges in Highway Traffic Act includes speeding, careless driving and motor vehicle accidents (Campus Police do not lay charges under the Highway Traffic Act). OTHER MOTOR VEHICLE AND DRIVING RELATED OCCURRENCES 18

20 There were 10 instances of failing to remain at the scene of an accident (a criminal offence by definition) investigated by Campus Police in In most cases, the accidents occurred in parking lots and involved unoccupied vehicles struck at low speeds by other vehicles. Additionally, 23 vehicles were investigated for parking offences and unpaid fines that lead to the towing of most of these vehicles (17 towed vehicles). 19

BY-LAW OFFENCES BY-LAW 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 EXCESSIVE NOISE 75 75 47 35 47 ANIMAL CONTROL 3 2 1 3 0 SMOKING BY-LAW 11 7 5 2 0 TOTAL 89 84 53 40 47 By-Law Offences 80 60 40 20 0 Excessive noise

21 BY-LAW OFFENCES BY-LAW EXCESSIVE NOISE ANIMAL CONTROL SMOKING BY-LAW TOTAL By-Law Offences Excessive noise Animal Control Smoking INJURY AND ILLNESS TYPE INJURY ILNESS TOTAL Injury and Illness Injury Illness

22 NOTABLE MISCELLANEOUS OCCURRENCES CATEGORY INSECURE PREMISE INTRUSION ALARM FIRE ALARM CALL FOR UTILITIES SERVICES TOTAL Notable Miscellaneous Occurrences Insecure Premise Intrusion Alarm Fire Alarm Utilities Services ALL OTHER OCCURRENCES The remainder of occurrences that Campus Police investigated in 2009 totaled 217 as compared to 233 in Most of these occurrences did not satisfy the necessary criteria for inclusion in established categories but did necessitate involvement and/or investigation by Campus Police. As stated earlier, this also encompassed categories where incidents were very sparse and sporadic from one year to the next and thus were not cited or listed categorically. Some examples of the categories referenced as all other occurrences (the 2010 annual report will include charts and graphs for a number of these categories): Library Code of Conduct Offences - (42 reports) Personal Safety Concern - (50 reports) Off-Campus incidents, accidents, minor crimes (8 reports) Non-Criminal disruptive behavior (8 reports) Requests from other emergency services (11 reports) 21

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