Barrie Police Service

__NOEDITSECTION__Infobox Canadian Police Service
name = Barrie Police Service


motto = Committed to our community
established = 1853
headquarters = Barrie, ON
chief = Wayne C. Frechette
sworn = 175
civilian = 75
website = http://www.police.barrie.on.caThe Barrie Police Service provides policing services to the City of Barrie, Ontario, Canada, located north of the Greater Toronto Area. It is made up of 175 police personnel and 75 civilians that serve a population of 128,430 in an area covering 897 square kilometers.

The Chief of Police is the highest ranking officer of the Barrie Police Service. The current chief is Wayne C. Frechette, who has held the position since 2000.

History

Expand-section|date=October 2007The Barrie Police Service is the third oldest police force still in existence in Province of Ontario, after the Kingston Police Service (1841) and the Hamilton Police Service (1833). Province of Ontario. [" [http://police.barrie.on.ca/?q=node/81 A Brief History of the Barrie Police Service] ", "Barrie Police Service Archives". Retrieved on 2007-10-23.]

Mission statement

The Barrie Police Service, in partnership with our community, is committed to serve the needs of the citizens of Barrie by providing an efficient and effective level of service through crime prevention and protection programs.

Vision

*To serve our community with integrity, diversity, and quality.
*To provide proactive interaction with the community to enhance the feeling of safety and security in Barrie.

Values

*To adhere to the principles of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
*To provide a fair, unbiased and professional service to our community.
*To treat all victims of crime with compassion and understanding.
*To follow community policing principles by resolving policing concerns in partnership with community members.
*To be approachable, courteous and open to all citizens.

Organization

* Uniform Patrol Division
** Uniform Patrols
*** Alternate Response
*** Collision Reporting Centre
*** Bail and Parole
** Community Patrols
*** Paid Duties Special Events
*** Auxiliary Police
*** High Enforcement Action Team
*** COR Unit
*** Marine Unit

* Operational Support Division
** Emergency Response Unit
** Canine Unit
** Emergency Support Unit
*** Emergency Operations and Disaster Plans
** Training Unit
** Communications Unit
** Traffic Unit
** Infrastructure Support
*** Building Management
*** Fleet Management
*** Technical Support
*** Health and Safety

* Criminal Investigation Division
** Major Crime Unit
*** General Assignments
*** Youth Crime Unit
*** High Risk Offenders
** Identification Unit
** Street Crimes Unit
*** Break & Enter & Drugs Joint Force Operations
*** Crime Stoppers
*** Intelligence
** Sex / Domestic Assault Unit
*** VICLAS Services
*** Victim Services
** Fraud Unit
*** Firearms Officer
** Professional Standards
*** Police Act Prosecutions

* Corporate Support Division
** Property and Evidence Unit
*** Towed Vehicles Compound
** Quartermaster Stores
** Community Services
*** School Programs
*** Crime Prevention
** Court Unit
*** Warrant Control and Review
** Policy and Planning
*** Media
*** Procedures * Adequacy Standards
*** Planning and Research
*** Calls / Crime & Public Order Analysis
*** Quality Assurance / Audits
** Records
*** Freedom of Information
** Information and Systems Security

Members in the Media

enior Command

* Chief of Police - Chief Wayne Frechette
* Deputy Chief of Police - Deputy Chief Steven Rogers

ergeants

* Staff Sergeant David Hossack
* Staff Sergeant Bryan Shultz

* Sergeant Robert Allan
* Sergeant Linda Conley
* Sergeant Conroy
* Sergeant Berriault
* Sergeant Peter Dewsnap
* Sergeant Dave Goodbrand
* Sergeant Daniel Mafturack
* Sergeant D. Kevin McLean
* Sergeant Robert McLeod
* Sergeant Norman Meech
* Sergeant Brian Reed
* Sergeant R. Scott
* Sergeant Thomas Sinclair
* Sergeant S. Wilson
* Sergeant D. Vaillancourt

Detectives

* Detective Sergeant J. Mark Sheffer

* Detective Constable Chris Alton - Fraud Unit
* Detective Constable John-Paul Brooks
* Detective Constable Brett Carlton
* Detective Constable Glen Crooks
* Detective Constable Terrance Cuff
* Detective Constable Jason Fearon
* Detective Constable Glen Furlong
* Detective Constable Troy Higgins
* Detective Constable Ian Hughes
* Detective Constable Don Langdon - Fraud Unit
* Detective Constable John Parcells
* Detective Constable Curteny Phillips
* Detective Constable Larry Wisotzki

Fleet

* GMC Safari van
* Chrysler PT Cruiser
* Ford Crown Victoria
* Chevrolet Impala
* Dodge Charger
* Pontiac Sunfire
* Patrol Boat - 27 foot Stanley
* Ford Econoline van
* Ford Explorer
* Command Post truck
* Harley Davidson FLTHP motorcycle
* GMC Savanna van

The Special Investigations Unit

The actions of the Barrie Police are examined by the Special Investigations Unit, a civilian agency responsible for investigating circumstances involving police and civilians that have resulted in a death, serious injury, or allegations of sexual assault. The SIU is dedicated to maintaining one law, ensuring equal justice before the law among both the police and the public. They assure that the criminal law is applied appropriately to police conduct, as determined through independent investigations, increasing public confidence in the police services. Complaints involving police conduct that do not result in a serious injury or death must be referred to the appropriate police service or to another oversight agency, such as the Ontario Civilian Commission on Police Services.

External links

* [http://www.police.barrie.on.ca/ Barrie Police website]