2017-2019 Annual Report
Comparing Crime Statistics
Crime statistics in this report should not be compared to statistics from previous Annual Statistical Reports due to changes in counting rules.
It is also not recommended that the crime statistics in this report be compared to crime statistics prepared by other agencies due to the fact that different methods of categorization, geographic, technical data, and time constraints may affect the outcome.
Although comparing exact numbers is not recommended, the general trends and magnitude of change should be similar regardless of the counting method.
Detailed information pertaining to Statistics Canada crime reporting methodology can be found in the Uniform Crime Reporting Survey documents posted on Statistics Canada website.
Legend
Colour Breakdown for Statistics
2017 Statistics
2018 Statistics
2019 Statistics
Acronyms
CCC = Criminal Code of Canada
ADLS = Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension
YCJA = Youth Criminal Justice Act
R.I.D.E. = Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere
Message from the Chair
Sault Ste. Marie Police Services Board
On behalf of the Police Services Board, I am pleased to present the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service’s 2017-2019 Annual Report.
The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is an important community partner with a significant social responsibility. As a primary function, the service works to keep our community safe. In furtherance of this goal, the service will continue to work with partners across our community to acknowledge and address the underlining socioeconomic and mental health challenges that can lead to crime.
The Board is proud of the efforts of the Service to enhance community safety, advance public trust and accountability, and support members. We are committed to being a transparent Police Service, and the 2017-2019 Annual Report presents a clear and thorough statistical breakdown of the Service’s operations in Sault Ste. Marie and Prince Township.
The Sault Ste. Marie Police Services Board would like to thank Chief Stevenson and Deputy Chief MacLachlan, along with our sworn and civilian employees, for continuing to serve with integrity, professionalism, compassion, dedication and courage, in an embodiment of the service's motto: Committed to Excellence in our Community.
Message from the Chief
Chief Hugh Stevenson, ED.D.
On behalf of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service, and under the direction of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Services Board, I am pleased to present the 2017-2019 Annual Report.
In 2019 we presented the 2019-2021 Strategic Plan, my first as Chief of Police, with the mandate of “Ensuring Public Safety Through Enforcement, Education and Partnerships.” While this report only addresses the first year of the Strategic Plan, it is transparent and gives an accurate depiction of the work we do to keep Sault Ste. Marie and Prince Township safe.
We realize ensuring public safety is not something we can accomplish alone. We actively analyze our statistics in order to develop the most effective way to enhance community safety for all. We understand the importance of transparency, and presenting this data gives perspective of what we do on a daily basis.
The 2017-2019 Annual Report will hold our Service accountable to the people we serve and will serve as a reminder to our sworn and civilian members that we remain committed to excellence in policing as we work toward improving the quality of life for our friends, families and neighbours.
Mission
To protect and enhance the quality of life in the City of Sault Ste. Marie and Prince Township through dynamic partnerships with community members and agencies.
Vision
Ensuring Public Safety Through Enforcement, Education & Partnerships
Values
Organizational Structure
Board Members
2017 Board Members
Donna Hilsinger
Board Chair – Municipal Appointee
Christian Provenzano
Vice Chair – Municipal Appointee
John Bruno
Provincial Appointee
Marchy Bruni
Municipal Appointee
Rick Webb
Community Appointee
2018 Board Members
Donna Hilsinger
Board Chair – Municipal Appointee
Christian Provenzano
Vice Chair – Municipal Appointee
John Bruno
Provincial Appointee
Marchy Bruni
Municipal Appointee
Rick Webb
Community Appointee
2019 Board Members
Christian Provenzano
Chair
John Bruno
Vice-Chair – Provincial Appointee
Rick Webb
Community Appointee
Lisa Vezeau-Allen
Municipal Appointee
Ian MacKenzie
Provincial Appointee
| Tesla | Nissan | Toyota | Honda | Mazda | Ford | |
| 2017 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
| 2018 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
| 2019 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
| Tesla | Nissan | Toyota | Honda | Mazda | Ford | |
| 2017 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
| 2018 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
| 2019 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
Court Hours
| Tesla | Nissan | Toyota | Honda | Mazda | Ford | |
| 2017 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
| 2018 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
| 2019 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
Prisoner Transportation
| Tesla | Nissan | Toyota | Honda | Mazda | Ford | |
| 2017 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
| 2018 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
| 2019 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
Crimes of Violence
Nature of Collisions
Hit and Run Accidents
R.I.D.E. Program
*Due to Legislative ammendments, reporting structures have changed.
Breathalyzer Program
Driving Offences
| Tesla | Nissan | Toyota | Honda | Mazda | Ford | |
| 2017 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
| 2018 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
| 2019 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
Value of Drugs Seized
2018
$342,784
2019
$171,660
Public Complaints
| Tesla | Nissan | Toyota | Honda | Mazda | Ford | |
| 2017 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
| 2018 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
| 2019 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
Results of Complaints
| Tesla | Nissan | Toyota | Honda | Mazda | Ford | |
| 2017 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
| 2018 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
| 2019 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
Total Incidents
Prince Township – Top Five Calls 2017
Prince Township – Top Five Calls 2018
Prince Township – Top Five Calls 2019
| Tesla | Nissan | Toyota | Honda | Mazda | Ford | |
| 2017 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
| 2018 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
| 2019 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
The below numbers represent our Top 10 calls for service where the violation (criminal or non-criminal) is the most serious in a single occurrence.
Calls For Service 2017
Calls For Service 2018
Calls For Service 2019
| Tesla | Nissan | Toyota | Honda | Mazda | Ford | |
| 2017 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
| 2018 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
| 2019 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
In 2018, the Canine Officer was away training the new Police Service Dog (PSD), Hektor, and in 2019, both PSD Justice and PSD Hektor were used for calls.
New Hires
Promotions
Inspector
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
Staff Sergeant
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 3 |
Sergeant
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 4 |
Awards
30 Years Bar
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 |
20 Years Bar
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 5 |
25 Years City Service
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 1 |
25 Years Civilian
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| Tesla | Nissan | Toyota | Honda | Mazda | Ford | |
| 2017 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
| 2018 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
| 2019 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
*The percentages of the calls that the Mobile Crisis Rapid Response Team (MCRRT)
took are for reportable Mental Health Act and Person Well-Being Check occurrences only.
The total number of Use of Force Reports does not equal the total number of occurrences where force was used.
Crime Stats
The below numbers represent only the most serious criminal violation in a single occurrence.
Crimes of Violence
| Tesla | Nissan | Toyota | Honda | Mazda | Ford | |
| 2017 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
| 2018 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
| 2019 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
Crimes of Property
| Tesla | Nissan | Toyota | Honda | Mazda | Ford | |
| 2017 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
| 2018 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
| 2019 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
**Totals included in primary classification
Drugs
| Tesla | Nissan | Toyota | Honda | Mazda | Ford | |
| 2017 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
| 2018 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
| 2019 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
Total Crimes
| Tesla | Nissan | Toyota | Honda | Mazda | Ford | |
| 2017 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
| 2018 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
| 2019 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
Other Stats
The below numbers represent any occurrence where these non-criminal classifications have been captured. These classifications may not be the most serious violation on the occurrence, therefore, these may be included under one of the above criminal violations in our crime statistics.
| Tesla | Nissan | Toyota | Honda | Mazda | Ford | |
| 2017 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
| 2018 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
| 2019 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
*Portions may be contained in other Criminal Offences
Domestic Violence, Mental Health Act and Motor Vehicle Collisions not included in Total Crimes