Strategic Plan Review
The DRPS Strategic Plan is a guiding document that outlines the priorities of the community and the Service. It sets out objectives and actionable measurement goals, as well as forming the basis for subsequent community safety plans in each of the five divisions.
With the Strategic Plan in its third year, there were a number of important achievements in 2022. But it is important to note that each of these three goals guide the delivery of Services to the people of Durham Region every day. The year 2022 also saw the beginning of internal and external consultations for the creation of the next Strategic Plan in 2024.
Goal
1
Deliver services and programs that inspire the trust of all communities
Improve reported levels of satisfaction across the communities we serve
Identify, prioritize and strengthen partnerships to support equity-seeking groups in the community
Increase community participation in crime prevention by providing relevant and timely crime and safety information
Attract a skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of the community
Enhance police visibility to instil community confidence and reduce fear of crime
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Attract a skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of the community
In order for a police service to be effective, it must have the trust and confidence of the people that it serves. One important way to do this is for the Service to reflect the community we serve. The Recruiting team is taking steps to attract a more diverse, skilled pool of applicants. In 2022, 52% of applicants for sworn positions identified as racialized.
Goal
2
Provide efficient and effective evidence-based policing services
Improve road safety by focusing enforcement on the most dangerous driving behaviours
Prevent, investigate and solve criminal activity using intelligence, partnerships and data analysis
Prevent re-offending
Maintain cost-effective service through innovation and continuous improvement
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Prevent, investigate and solve criminal activity using intelligence, partnerships and data analysis
Progressive policing is driving our Service. From a dashboard that allows our members to share bail information across municipalities, to a new unit that focuses on internet crime, DRPS is using evidence-based policing to modernize how we operate.
See Progressive Policing for more details.
Goal
3
Foster a positive organizational culture
Support the physical and mental health and general well-being of members
Ensure a respectful, bias-free and inclusive workplace
Identify and resolve the barriers to effective internal communication
Improve the transparency and clarity of member evaluation and development processes
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Support the physical and mental health and general well-being of members
Most members of DRPS believe that the Service provides sufficient health and wellness supports. These include:
- A smartphone app with direct access to wellness resources
- Unlimited mental health benefits
- Peer supporters
- Mental Health Awareness Program for recruits
- Psychological supports at each Division
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