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Closed Circuit Television Cameras Coming to Downtown Barrie

June 18th, 2013 - Police & the Community

Downtown CCTV Project

With the overall goal of enhancing and promoting public safety in downtown Barrie, Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras will soon be monitoring public areas in the downtown core. Increasing the feeling of public safety for members of the public, assisting police in the identification of persons committing criminal acts, and providing a deterrent to potential crime by publicizing the CCTV system are the main goals of the project partners, the City of Barrie, Downtown BIA and Barrie Police Service.

Installation of ten power/tilt/zoom (PTZ) cameras will begin this week along Dunlop Street, Collier Street and one on Simcoe Street. The cameras will operate on a secure wireless network that will connect the cameras to a central recording station. The cameras will be passively monitored in the Barrie Police Service communications center. Installation and testing of the entire CCTV system followed by training of police personnel will be completed over the next few weeks in anticipation of becoming fully operational in July.

The collection and recording of video data from public CCTV cameras is governed by Guidelines set out by the Privacy Commissioner of Ontario and as adopted by Barrie Police Service policy and procedures.

For more information on the “Use of Video Surveillance Cameras in Public Places” visit:
http://www.ipc.on.ca/images/Resources/video-e.pdf

Press Release - Daytime Edition: June 12, 2013

Press Release - Daytime Edition

The Barrie Police Service investigated a suspicious package at the Old Barrie Jail at 6:54 am that resulted in Mulcaster Street being closed down for 30 min. An employee reported the 2 foot by 1 ...

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Traffic Services 2013 Inaugural Commercial Motor Vehicle Blitz*UPDATE

June 12th, 2013 - Police & the Community

UPDATE:

Two Day Blitz Results:

A total of 126 vehicles were inspected, 50 vehicles were taken out of service, and 137 charges were laid in regards to Commercial Motor Vehicle safety infractions. Over the two day period there was a 40% failure rate, in regards to compliance with the Highway Traffic Act Commercial vehicle’s safety laws. As a result of non-compliant motor vehicles, the Barrie Police Service encourages businesses operating commercial vehicles to ensure that their safety inspections are done and that they keep their vehicles in good working order for everyone’s safety. Continued enforcement will be conducted by Traffic Services Unit in this regard.

The Barrie Police Traffic Services Unit continues to be committed to road and pedestrian safety within our City.

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The Barrie Police Traffic Services Unit along with officers from the Ontario Provincial Police, South Simcoe Police Service, Midland Police Service and Ministry of Transportation has partnered to take part in the 1st Annual Barrie Police Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Blitz.

The issue of commercial vehicle safety is a very important one, with many serious injuries, deaths, and costly road damage resulting from unsafe commercial motor vehicles within the Province of Ontario and Municipal centers.

The Barrie Police Service feels that conducting such inspections will ensure that the citizens of Barrie are able to feel safe travelling on our roadways, while sharing the roadways with commercial motor vehicles which are integral to the prosperity of our City.

The Barrie Police Traffic Services Unit remains committed to road and pedestrian safety within our community.

The inspections will be taking place at the Barrie Molson Center (north lot) 555 Mapleview Drive, Barrie from 7am to 3pm on Wed the both the 12th June and the Thurs 13th June 2013. The Media is welcome to attend.

Barrie Police Service Recieve Award for Crisis Intervention Training

June 11th, 2013 - Police & the Community

The Barrie Police Service received a partnership award last night. Emerging into Light - Partnership Award was presented to Inspector Mark Sheffer, S/Sgt. Robert Allan, and Sgt. Dave Luce on behalf of the Barrie Police Service by the Canadian Mental Health Association members, Jim Harris and Himanshu Shah. The award was in recognition of the Service’s dedication to our work and our on-going training with our Crisis Intervention Team. The CMHA workers have been doing ride alongs and have been attending mental health crisis calls for service with our officers. This partnership has been developing over the past three years. To this date, approximately 60 BPS members (sworn and civilian) have received the training.

Press Release - Daytime Edition: June 7, 2013

Press Release - Daytime Edition

Occurrence #: BA13026924 Date: Tuesday, June 7th, 2013 On June 4th 2013 the Barrie Police Service received a complaint of an alleged domestic sexual assault by a female. An investigation was ...

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Media Advisory: June 2, 2013

Media Advisory

Barrie Police Officers are currently at the Georgian College Theater (Building C) regarding a power outage. Officers are assisting College security manage the approximately 500 Adults and 250 ...

Posted June 2, 2013 | Read more

Male Suspect Sought in Walking Trail Assault

May 30th, 2013 - Police & the Community

Barrie Police are investigating an assault that occurred on the North Shore Trail last evening around 7pm. A 53 year old female, walking along the trail, west of Johnson’s Beach, was approached by an unknown male who pulled her hair as he passed her. The male immediately ran from the area toward Johnson St. and Blake St. The male was described as being between 16-25 years old with medium length brown hair, average height and build, possibly wearing a black and white checkered top and dark shorts.

The motivation for the assault is unclear at this time, however, police urge people to be aware of their surroundings and to take precautions when out in secluded areas. Anyone with information concerning this incident is urged to contact police.

Emergency Support Unit Will Be Training Today In Sunnidale Park

May 30th, 2013 - Police & the Community

The Barrie Police Service's Emergency Support Unit will be conducting a mock search today in Sunnidale Park between 11 am and 2 pm. There will be a heavy police presence in and around the Dorian Parker Center. The Emergency Support Unit is responsible for conducting missing person and evidence searches as well as performing crowd control functions for the Service.

Death Investigation Of Jake SURERUSUPDATE*

May 24th, 2013 - Police & the Community

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On Thursday May 23rd 2013 at approximately 0547hrs, Police attended in the area of Grove Street and Davidson Street in regards to a deceased body.

Upon arrival, Police located the victim, later identified as 25 year old Jake SURERUS, lying on his back on the south east side of the boulevard. Paramedics and Barrie Fire also attended the scene.

Police cordoned off the area and secured the scene.

The investigation into the death of Jake Sureus is being treated as suspicious in nature. The investigation has lead investigators to believe that a motor vehicle was involved in this incident.

A post-mortem is being conducted today in Toronto.

The Barrie Police Major Crime Unit is appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information on this death investigation to call the Barrie Police Services Tip Line @ (705) 725-7025 ext 2160 or call Crime Stoppers @ 1-800-222-8477.

****UPDATE MAY 27TH, 2013****

On the 24 May 2013, a post mortem was conducted on 25 year old Jake Surerus, at the Ontario Forensic Pathology Services in Toronto. Autopsy results confirm the cause of death was due to blunt penetrating facial trauma. Barrie Police have determined the trauma was caused by impact with the light standard located at the corner of the intersection of Grove Street and Davidson Street. There is no evidence to support he was struck by a vehicle. Although investigators believe a vehicle was involved; how the vehicle is associated with the death is still being established.

Barrie Police are appealing for persons who may have been in the area of Grove Street, between Bayfield and St Vincent, between the hours of 3am- 530 am on Thursday May 23rd. Of interest to investigators would be any vehicle or pedestrian traffic that may have been stopped or suspicious in nature during that time.

The Major Crime Unit is continuing to follow up with leads in relation to this investigation. Barrie Police would also like to stress that there is no concern for public safety as this is an isolated incident.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Major Crime Tip line at X2160 or Crimestoppers.

Armed Robbery UPDATE/PHOTO

May 24th, 2013 - Police & the Community

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On Thursday May 23, 2013 at approximately 0015 hrs the suspect entered a Yonge Street gas station through the south door and went to the coolers located at the back of the store. The suspect attended the front cash area where he purchased a pack of gum. While the victim was obtaining the change from the cash drawer the culprit reached into his right pant pocket and removed a large silver butcher knife and put it towards the victim. The culprit then told the victim to give him the money twice, which the victim quickly did as she handed him the cash drawer. The culprit then grabbed the cash drawer and ran out the south door and towards the back of the store.

The victim then contacted 9-1-1. The suspect is described as male, white, in his early 20's, 6'2", wearing, runners, grey track pants with white stripes down the side, large black hoodie, flat rimmed baseball hat with a logo on it.

The knife appeared to be a large butcher knife with a 6-8" silver blade, that he held in his right hand.

The suspect stole approximately $350-400 dollars. Officers quickly set up a perimeter and a K9 officer tracked the suspect to the housing complex at 549 Yonge Street.

If you have information about this robbery or you can identify the male robber, please call the Barrie Police Service at (705) - 725-7025 or Crime Stoppers @ 1-800- 222- TIPS.