Association of Summer Villages of Alberta

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1 Association of Summer Villages of Alberta October 20 th, 2017 Inspector Shane Ramteemal RCMP K Division Operations Strategy Branch

2 Central Region Summer Villages Argentina Beach Birchcliff Crystal Springs Golden Days Grandview Gull Lake Half Moon Bay Itaska Beach Jarvis Bay Ma-Me-O Beach Norglenwold Norris Beach Parkland Beach Poplar Bay Rochon Sands Silver Beach Sunbreaker Cove Sundance Beach White Sands

3 Central Region Crime Statistics Central Region Summary - Statistical Comparison CATEGORY Trend TOTAL PERSONS TOTAL PROPERTY ,151 1,072 TOTAL OTHER CRIMINAL CODE TOTAL CRIMINAL CODE 879 1,065 1,623 1,497 Central Region Summary - Statistical Comparison January 1 to August 31 CATEGORY Trend TOTAL PERSONS TOTAL PROPERTY TOTAL OTHER CRIMINAL CODE TOTAL CRIMINAL CODE 1,

4 Central Region File Types Top 10 File Types - Central Region Provincial Traffic 21.45% Other Duties 13.85% Property Damage MVC (Reportable) Suspicious Person/ Vehicle/ Property False Alarms Theft Under $5,000 Break & Enter Criminal Code Traffic False/Abandoned 911 Call and 911 Act Mischief To Property 8.07% 7.66% 7.05% 5.97% 5.44% 4.37% 3.81% 3.68% So far in 2017 Suspicious Persons reports are at a 5 year high There are fewer Mischief files so far in 2017 when compared to the same period in 2015 and So far this year Theft Under $5,000 is near the same level it was to date last year. Break and Enters are currently at a 5 year high so far in 2017.

5 Central West Region Summer Villages Betula Beach Birch Cove Castle Island Kapasiwin Lakeview Nakamun Park Point Alison Ross Haven Sandy Beach Seba Beach Silver Sands South View Sunrise Beach Sunset Point Val Quentin West Cove Yellowstone

6 Central West Region Crime Statistics Central West Region Summary - Statistical Comparison CATEGORY Trend TOTAL PERSONS TOTAL PROPERTY 1,714 1,816 2,501 2,544 TOTAL OTHER CRIMINAL CODE TOTAL CRIMINAL CODE 2,720 2,682 3,823 3,762 Central West Region Summary - Statistical Comparison January 1 to August 31 CATEGORY Trend TOTAL PERSONS TOTAL PROPERTY 1,819 1,522 TOTAL OTHER CRIMINAL CODE TOTAL CRIMINAL CODE 2,648 2,276

7 Central West Region File Types Top 10 File Types - Central West Region Other Duties Provincial Traffic 14.36% 16.05% Suspicious Person/ Vehicle/ Property False Alarms Property Damage MVC (Reportable) Theft Under $5,000 Mischief To Property Break & Enter False/Abandoned 911 Call and 911 Act Other Provincial Statutes 8.17% 7.42% 7.29% 5.55% 4.68% 3.68% 3.64% 3.18% Mischief & Break and Enters both steadily rose from , but have so far in 2017 significantly dropped (to about the same levels as they were in 2014) Theft Under $5,000 has been steadily decreasing since 2015.

8 East Region Summer Villages Bonnyville Beach Horseshoe Bay Pelican Narrows

9 East Region Crime Statistics East Region Summary - Statistical Comparison CATEGORY Trend TOTAL PERSONS TOTAL PROPERTY TOTAL OTHER CRIMINAL CODE TOTAL CRIMINAL CODE ,127

10 East Region File Types Top 10 File Types - East Region Provincial Traffic 18.70% Property Damage MVC (Reportable) Other Duties 12.85% 11.95% False Alarms Suspicious Person/ Vehicle/ Property Criminal Code Traffic Break & Enter Mischief To Property Theft Under $5,000 Theft of Motor Vehicle 8.38% 7.09% 5.63% 4.56% 3.57% 3.31% 2.71% Break and Enters and Theft of Motor vehicles steadily rose from , but so far in 2017 have shown decreases. Mischief is also at a lower level than it was in After a decrease in 2016, Theft Under $5,000 has shown noticeable increases in Suspicious Persons etc is at a 5 year high so far in 2017.

11 North Region Summer Villages Bondiss Island Lake Island Lake South Larkspur Mewatha Beach South Baptiste Sunset Beach West Baptiste Whispering Hills

12 North Region Crime Statistics North Region Summary - Statistical Comparison CATEGORY Trend TOTAL PERSONS TOTAL PROPERTY TOTAL OTHER CRIMINAL CODE TOTAL CRIMINAL CODE 921 1,222 1,134 1,416 North Region Summary - Statistical Comparison January 1 to August 31 CATEGORY Trend TOTAL PERSONS TOTAL PROPERTY TOTAL OTHER CRIMINAL CODE TOTAL CRIMINAL CODE 1,

13 North Region File Types Top 10 File Types - North Region Provincial Traffic 29.91% Other Duties Property Damage MVC (Reportable) Suspicious Person/ Vehicle/ Property False/Abandoned 911 Call and 911 Act False Alarms Theft Under $5,000 Break & Enter Other Criminal Code Criminal Code Traffic 12.92% 10.11% 6.94% 4.76% 3.92% 3.92% 3.11% 2.84% 2.81% Both Break and Enters and Theft Under $5,000 have steadily increased from , but have shown large decreases so far in Suspicious person files have decreased slightly in 2017 when compared to 2016.

14 South Region Summer Villages Burnstick Lake Ghost Lake Waiparous

15 South Region Crime Statistics South Region Summary - Statistical Comparison January 1 to August 31 CATEGORY Trend TOTAL PERSONS TOTAL PROPERTY TOTAL OTHER CRIMINAL CODE TOTAL CRIMINAL CODE South Region Summary - Statistical Comparison January 1 to August 31 CATEGORY Trend TOTAL PERSONS TOTAL PROPERTY TOTAL OTHER CRIMINAL CODE TOTAL CRIMINAL CODE

16 South Region File Types Top 10 File Types - South Region Provincial Traffic Other Duties 21.71% 20.45% Property Damage MVC (Reportable) Suspicious Person/ Vehicle/ Property False Alarms Theft Under $5,000 False/Abandoned 911 Call and 911 Act Criminal Code Traffic Other Provincial Statutes Mischief To Property 11.19% 7.90% 6.61% 3.60% 3.58% 3.24% 2.65% 2.50% After showing a decrease in 2016, Theft Under $5,000 is showing the slightest of increases so far in 2017 when compared to the same period last year. Mischief files steadily increased from So far there are notable decreases in Suspicious Persons etc reports are about the same levels they were last year.

17 Overall Trends The common trends across the five regions are Mischief (in the top 10 in 4 out of 5 regions), Break and Enters (also in the top 10 in 4 out of 5 regions) and Theft Under $5,000 (which is in the top 10 in all 5 regions). o Combined these types of files account for 12% of the overall total across all regions. Provincial Traffic, Property Damage MVCs, False Alarms, Suspicious Persons, etc., and Misc. duties account for the majority of Police work done in all regions. o 59% combined across all regions. The fact that Suspicious Persons / Vehicle / Property files are prevalent in all five regions shows a level of community involvement.

18 Steps towards prevention There are numerous suggestions to residents that can be made to prevent or deter some property crimes from occurring: Remove all keys from vehicles and lock doors Lock doors to residences and outbuildings, whether home or away Don t leave valuables, such as wallets, cell phones, laptops, ipads and other high valued items in vehicles Consider installing sufficient lighting on rural property to cover darker areas, to prevent places to hide Consider installing fences and / or gates on property. If you have gates, ensure they are closed as often as possible When away for extended periods of time, consider having someone check on your property frequently or stay at your residence while you are away All recreational vehicles should be secured and / or locked Consider using chains and padlocks to secure these items if not secured in outbuildings

19 Steps towards prevention The main idea in preventing property crime is to reduce opportunities for would be thief's. This can be achieved by taking any steps to prevent a theft from occurring. Every effort you make will help to reduce the chances of something occurring. The more you reduce the opportunities, the greater chances you will prevent a theft from occurring.

20 Steps towards prevention There are several programs that have been used in the past that traditionally help to reduce crime: Rural Crime Watch Citizens on Patrol Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)

21 Legalization of Cannabis On April 13, 2017, the Government of Canada proposed legislation to enable cannabis legalization by July Bill C-45 (Cannabis Act) received second reading in June 2017 and is currently being reviewed by the Standing Committee on Health. 21

22 Legalization of Cannabis At the same time, the federal government introduced Bill C-46, an Act to amend the Criminal Code of Canada, which makes numerous changes to the Criminal Code of Canada provisions pertaining to impaired driving, including the establishment of per se limits for cannabis impaired driving. Bill C-46 has received second reading and is currently being reviewed by the Justice and Human Rights Committee. 22

23 Legalization of Cannabis The Government of Alberta continues to advocate for clarity and support from the federal government in connection to the implementation of federal Bills C- 45 and C-46, including the impact of the proposed legislation on local law enforcement. Comprehensive training, messaging, and education will be required for police and prosecutors on the new law and processes, new tools and new operational structures that are to be implemented. 23

24 Alberta s Approach to Cannabis Legalization Alberta s Cannabis Framework can be found at:

25 Alberta Cannabis Framework The Alberta Cannabis Framework was developed following extensive public and stakeholder engagement to best achieve the Province s four policy priorities for cannabis legalization: Keeping cannabis out of the hands of children and youth; Protecting safety on roads, in workplaces and in public spaces; Protecting public health; and Limiting the illegal market for cannabis.

26 Minimum age Alberta will set the minimum age for purchase and consumption of cannabis at 18. Setting a minimum age of 18 will help balance the health risks to youth with the need to eliminate their interaction with a sophisticated and potentially dangerous illicit market. Like in many jurisdictions where cannabis is legal, Alberta s minimum age would be consistent with the legal age for alcohol and tobacco, making it easier for police officers to enforce.

27 Safeguards for Cannabis Sales Albertans of legal age will be able to purchase cannabis products from retailers that will receive their products from a governmentregulated distributor. Only specialized retail outlets will be able to sell cannabis, up to a maximum of 30 grams per purchase, and will not be able to sell cannabis if they sell alcohol, tobacco or pharmaceuticals. Staff who work at cannabis retail outlets would have to be at least 18 years of age and have appropriate training to educate customers about the potency of products and the risks associated with cannabis use. Consumer education will be embedded in the retail of cannabis, and retail outlets will display point-of-purchase signage and other materials to educate customers about risks and making responsible choices about cannabis.

28 Purchasing Cannabis two potential approaches: 1. Government-owned and operated stores 2. Licensed and regulated private sales Ontario has announced that cannabis stores in that province will be government owned and operated. This approach is consistent with how alcohol is sold in Ontario. One benefit of this approach is government would have greater oversight and more control of how the legal market is established. This approach would involve upfront costs to government, which may or may not be recoverable depending on how the legal market develops. The alternative is government could license and regulate private retailers. This approach would require extensive oversight and regulation to ensure there is no black market infiltration, but it could be more flexible in meeting consumer demand. Other benefits of a private approach are that it may be more responsive to customer needs, provide more access and offer more opportunities for people to start small businesses.

29 Consuming Cannabis Albertans will be allowed to consume cannabis in their homes and in some public spaces where smoking tobacco is allowed, but use will be banned in cars. Alberta will not initially have any venues specific to consuming cannabis. In an effort to protect children and limit second-hand exposure, public smoking or vaping of cannabis in Alberta will be restricted from areas frequented by children, from hospitals and school properties, from vehicles and from any place where tobacco is restricted. The approach to consuming cannabis will continue to restrict where smoking of cannabis or tobacco can occur.

30 Growing Cannabis Making sure Albertans can access legal cannabis is an essential part of the Province s strategy to eliminate the illicit market. There will be limits on where cannabis can be grown at home. Alberta will align with the federal government s decision and allow adults to grow up to four plants per household for personal use, up to a height of 100 cm, but will restrict growing them to inside homes. Albertans will not be allowed to grow cannabis plants outdoors, where children and youth would have easier access to them.

31 Possessing Cannabis In Alberta, adults over 18 will be allowed to possess up to 30 grams of cannabis in a public place aligning with the federal government s proposed possession limit for adults. Young people those under the legal age of 18 will not be allowed to purchase or possess any cannabis. This zero tolerance approach means that youth who possess more than five grams of cannabis will continue to face criminal charges.

32 Drug-Impaired Driving Driving while impaired, whether by alcohol or cannabis or other drugs, is a serious crime and puts the safety of everyone at risk. Police officers have the tools they need including introducing new tools to expand the ways officers can address drug- impaired driving. Education will also continue to be a critical part of the Province s strategy to address drug-impaired driving.

33 Impairment in Workplaces Workers who are impaired on the job whether by alcohol or drugs are a danger to their co-workers and themselves. Alberta already has rules and programs in place to address impairment on the job and keep workers safe. Before July 2018, the Province will review occupational health and safety regulations and work with employers, labour groups and workers to ensure the rules continue to address impairment issues. This may include developing additional regulations, education or training programs.

34 Advertising and Packaging Cannabis The federal government has proposed strict rules about advertising, labelling and packaging cannabis. Alberta will continue to monitor the specifics of the program they are proposing as additional rules are developed and will work with the federal government to address any issues or gaps in policies should they arise. Restrictions on cannabis advertising and packaging will generally mirror what is in place today for tobacco.

35 Get Involved The Province of Alberta is encouraging the public to provide feedback on the draft framework. You can complete an online survey located at: or by sending a written submission to: acs@gov.ab.ca by Friday October 27 at midnight. 35

36 Thank You Feel free to contact me at anytime, for any contract related questions, or otherwise Inspector Shane Ramteemal Client Services Officer Operations Strategy Branch K Division RCMP (780)