Evidence-Based Policing
As the Barrie Police Service continues to prioritize evidence based policing (EBP) and data-driven decision making, the role of research has become more prominent within the Service.
In 2022, six new research projects began:
- Adult Pre-Charge Diversion
- Evaluating the Effectiveness of Racial Trauma Training for New Recruits
- Examining Arrestee and Officer Perceptions of Policing in Barrie
- High-Harm Deployment
- Public Perceptions of Police Officer Appearance
- High Visibility Police Vehicle Pilot
PUBLIC PERCEPTIONS OF POLICE OFFICER APPEARANCE
In 2022, the Barrie Police Service explored the relationship between the visibility of its vehicles and the perception of trust, authority, legitimacy, friendliness, approachability, aggressiveness and professionalism. The distributed survey received more than 3,000 responses. This study is being completed in partnership with Dr. Rylan Simpson of Simon Fraser University.
HIGH VISIBILITY POLICE VEHICLE PILOT
In a further effort to understand the community’s perception of a new Battenburg car design, the Barrie Police Service engaged in community pop-up surveys at various locations in the city. Results showed that 76% of respondents favoured the high visibility design, while 14% favoured the existing navy and 10% were undecided. The Service continues to explore new ways to improve visibility within the Barrie Police Service.
HIGH-HARM DEPLOYMENT
The Barrie Police Service has implemented an evidence-based, harm-focused deployment model that challenges traditional zone-focused policing practices. Using the Canadian Police Reported Crime Severity Index and modifying it according to the Cambridge Crime Harm Index principles, the Barrie Police Service deployed an innovative and victim-focused way of measuring crime and harm within the city of Barrie. Inspired by research by Braga (1999; 2008; 2012), Kennedy (2015), Ratcliffe (2022), Telep (2014), Kopper (1995; 2015), and Sherman (1995), the project has seen a significant decrease in harm in the areas of focus.
Barrie Police Service
Awards
POLICE EXEMPLARY SERVICE BAR-40 YEARS
- Chief Kimberley Greenwood
POLICE EXEMPLARY SERVICE BAR-30 YEARS
- Staff Sergeant Gene Hettinga
- Staff Sergeant Robert Gravel
- Sergeant Peter Kluszczynski
- Constable Robert Adam
POLICE EXEMPLARY MEDAL-20 YEARS
- Sergeant Michael Velema
- Sergeant Troy Higgins
- Detective Constable Mark Deason
- Constable Colin Hopper
- Constable Don Langdon
- Constable Doug Avery
- Constable Jamie Saunders
- Constable Juliette Reynolds
- Constable Michael Tucker
- Special Constable John Parliament
CIVILIAN SERVICE PIN-20 YEARS
- Donna Borda
- Heather Keough
- Nancy Halas
FORMAL COMMENDATION
- Sergeant Brett Haynes
- Sergeant Doug Henderson (x2)
- Sergeant John Brooks
- Sergeant Kevin Scales
- Detective Constable Andrew Pye
- Detective Constable Brad Breedon
- Detective Constable Deb Howe
- Detective Constable Justin Ford
- Constable Chelsea Cabral
- Constable Cosmo Manna
- Constable James Weatherhead
- Constable Jeff Frouws
- Constable Jeremy Towns
- Constable John Lamont
- Constable Michael Tucker
- Constable Paul Kellachan
- Constable Ryan Davies
- Constable Stacy Parker
- Constable Tim Ferreira
- Constable Zamie Zohr
- Special Constable David Poll
- Special Constable Mike Drury
- Angela Morton
- Jenn Day
- Jennifer Wagniere
- Jill Edwards
- Julie Thomas
- Kristin Evans
- Theresa Young
- Kristin Evans
- Theresa Young
CHIEF OF POLICE AWARD
- Inspector Peter Dewsnap
- Staff Sergeant Rose Richter
- Sergeant Jason Frye
- Constable Curtis Graber
- Constable Keira Brooks
- Heather Convery
- Jennett Mays (x2)
- Katie Palermo (x2)
- Maria McWilliams
- Steve Bound
- Viktoria Tumilowicz
LIFESAVING AWARD
- Sergeant Tanya Lynch
- Constable Jamie Wescott
- Constable Kyle Osborne
- Constable Scott McGill
Simcoe County Paramedics:
- Catherine Derochie
- Nick Dunham
- Scott MacNeil
Barrie Native Friendship Centre:
- Ms. Charmaine Nolan
Statistical Highlights
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TOTAL PROPERTY CRIME OCCURRENCES |
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
| ARSON | 8 | 8 | 13 |
| BREAK & ENTER | 285 | 353 | 303 |
| FRAUD | 558 | 539 | 779 |
| MISCHIEF | 781 | 722 | 746 |
| POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY | 246 | 219 | 171 |
| THEFT OVER $5,000 | 49 | 88 | 96 |
| THEFT UNDER $5,000 | 2,158 | 2,104 | 2,457 |
| TOTAL CLEARANCE RATE | 35.2% | 30.1% | 26.5% |
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TOTAL VIOLENT CRIME OCCURRENCES |
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
| ALL ASSAULTS | 909 | 925 | 1,181 |
| ALL SEXUAL ASSAULTS | 221 | 250 | 232 |
| ATTEMPTED MURDER | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| CONSPIRE TO COMMIT MURDER | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FORCIBLE CONFINEMENT | 25 | 18 | 33 |
| HOMICIDE | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| ROBBERY | 61 | 63 | 49 |
| TRAFFICKING PERSONS | 2 | 7 | 13 |
| TOTAL CLEARANCE RATE | 80.6% | 77.1% | 77.8% |
YOUTH INTERACTIONS |
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
| CHARGES | 296 | 251 | 309 |
TOTAL OTHER CRIMINAL CODE OFFENCES |
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
| BAIL VIOLATIONS | 814 | 873 | 722 |
| BRIBERY/PERJURY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CHILD PORNOGRAPHY | 15 | 23 | 23 |
| COUNTERFEIT MONEY | 50 | 17 | 15 |
| DISTURB THE PEACE | 166 | 272 | 219 |
| DRUGS | 397 | 478 | 284 |
| INDECENT ACTS | 30 | 20 | 17 |
| PROSTITUTION | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| OBSTRUCT PUBLIC PEACE OFFICER | 87 | 68 | 62 |
| TOTAL CLEARANCE RATE | 88.9% | 83.4% | 91.4% |
COST OF POLICING |
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
| BUDGET | $55,811,858 | $57,292,783 | $58,945,249 |
| ACTUAL | $55,033,818 | $58,234,581 | $58,199,640 |
| VARIANCE | $778,040 | -$941,798 | $745,609 |
USE OF FORCE |
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
| CANINE | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| CONDUCTED ENERGY WEAPON | 55 | 75 | 88 |
| FIREARM DISCHARGED | 2* | 1* | 1* |
| FIREARM DRAWN | 37 | 24 | 73 |
| IMPACT WEAPON (BATON) | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| OLEO RESIN CAPSICUM SPRAY | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| PHYSICAL CONTROL | 17 | 10 | 18 |
*Animal destruction |
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Community Safety Survey
The Community Safety Survey is an annual survey that is used to gather feedback and gain insight into the priorities of the community and the public’s perception, values, and expectations of the Barrie Police Service. In 2022, the survey was distributed from October 17 to December 2, and received a total of 929 responses. The survey was primarily accessed through www.barriepolice.ca/survey and was advertised through a media release, internal and external stakeholder emails, paid social media posts, distribution of printed kits and survey information cards at community events and placement of digital posters throughout Georgian Mall’s public screens. The Barrie Police Service thanks everyone who completed the survey and helped distribute this important data gathering tool.
2022 Community Safety Survey
SAFETY CONCERNS IN THE CITY OF BARRIE
Traffic Safety/Speeding
Disorderly Conduct/Public Intoxication/Noise Violations
Lack of Police Presence
Thefts (Vehicle Related)
Child Abuse and/or Trauma
Were you a victim or witness of a crime in the year 2022?
%
No
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Yes
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Prefer Not To Answer
Throughout the lifespan of the 2020-2022 Barrie Police Service Strategic Plan, the Service has tracked over 339 initiatives that have contributed to the plan’s priorities, objectives and actions. Below is a snapshot of some of the initiatives that took place in 2022.
Strategic Priority One: Crime Prevention, Community Safety & Law Enforcement
Strategic Priority Two: Community Engagement & Collaboration
Strategic Priority Three: Organization Excellence & Sustainability
Strategic Plan Update
The Police Services Act, Regulation 3/99, s. 30 (1) requires that all Police Services Boards in the Province of Ontario prepare a Strategic Plan once every three years to guide the delivery of policing services to the community.