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ROBBERY Police Services Board Presentation February 23, 2011 Inspector Kevin Torrie Staff Sergeant Jim MacSween Detective Jim Martin. PRESENTATION OVERVIEW. How prevalent are these crimes in our communities? What are the police doing to protect the public?

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PRESENTATION OVERVIEW

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  1. ROBBERYPolice Services Board PresentationFebruary 23, 2011Inspector Kevin TorrieStaff Sergeant Jim MacSweenDetective Jim Martin

  2. PRESENTATION OVERVIEW How prevalent are these crimes in our communities? What are the police doing to protect the public? What can citizens do to protect themselves?

  3. WHAT IS ROBBERY? • Steals; • Uses violence or threats • While armed • Assaults with intent to steal

  4. PREVALENCE OF ROBBERIES

  5. WEAPON OF CHOICE

  6. ROBBERY BY CATEGORY

  7. INCREASE IN FINANCIAL ROBBERIES Vaulter Bandit Cross Bandit Band-Aid Bandit

  8. WHAT ARE WE DOING? “Partnerships” • GTA Law Enforcement partners, • Canadian Border Services Agency • Correctional Services Canada

  9. WHAT ARE WE DOING? “Communication” • Internal Communication • Crime Stoppers • Corporate Security • Canadian Bankers Association • Jewellers Vigilance Canada • Media

  10. AREA ROBBERIES

  11. CONGEE BANDIT

  12. CONGEE BANDITS

  13. RESULTS

  14. BAND OF THIEVES Jewellery Salesperson Robberies in Canada • 2007 12 incidents = $2,841,000 • 2008 28 incidents = $2,404,000 • 2009 51 incidents = $9,282,000 • per Jewellers Vigilance Canada December 31, 2009

  15. BAND OF THIEVES

  16. DEEDS SPEAK • York Regional Police • Hold Up Unit • First recipient of Jewellers Vigilance Canada • “Law Enforcement Award of Merit” • 2010

  17. CRIME PREVENTION “A Shared Responsibility” • Everyone has a role • Desire • Ability • Opportunity • Remove one element • Reduce the opportunity for crime • Crime Prevention Tips www.yrp.ca

  18. CRIME PREVENTION “Detect – Deter – Delay” Car Jacking • Secure Vehicle • Visibility – well lit areas • Awareness • Keys at the ready • Escort to car • Leave an escape route • If bumped by a vehicle pull into a lit area (store / police station)

  19. CRIME PREVENTION “Opportunity doesn’t always knock” Home Invasion • Home Security Audit • Lighting • Locks • Peep holes • Security & Intercom Systems • NEVER open the door to someone without credentials • Small quantity of cash • Safety Deposit Box

  20. CRIME PREVENTION “Don’t be a victim” Retail Robberies • Front and rear entrances well lit • Keep doors locked • Visibility – Owner/Customer • Panic Alarms • Security Systems • Limit cash • Drop Safe • Avoid routine procedures • Report suspicious activity

  21. CRIME PREVENTION “Protect yourself” Street Level & Personal Robberies • Choose well lit routes • Parking lots • Walking / jogging • Carry purse/goods close to your body • Groups – two or more • Always be aware of your surroundings

  22. WHAT CAN YOU DO? • Education & Preparation • Neighbourhood & Business Watch • Make yourself an effective witness

  23. Thank you – Questions? www.yrp.ca

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