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CTV News
6 days ago
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Barrie police now using tool to track offenders on bail for gun crimes
The Barrie Police Service (BPS) has adopted a new tool aimed at improving public safety by keeping a closer watch on people out on bail for gun-related offences. The service has joined other police services across Ontario in using the Provincial Bail Compliance Dashboard (PBCD), a database developed and managed by the Ontario Provincial Police. The dashboard provides officers with up-to-date information about individuals who have been released on bail for firearms-related offences. Police say the system improves how officers track and monitor bail compliance. It also allows different police services to share information more easily. 'This dashboard will provide invaluable information about high-harm individuals residing in our city,' said Barrie Police Chief Rich Johnston. 'We will use any and all tools at our disposal to better serve our community and reduce harm from recidivism.' The PBCD is part of a broader effort to strengthen bail enforcement and protect both the public and frontline officers. Officers using the dashboard can quickly access details about an offender's release conditions, past charges, and whether they are following court-ordered restrictions. Local authorities have been using another data-driven approach since 2021 known as the Canadian Crime Harm Index, which assigns a 'harm score' to various offences. 'By allocating a harm score to the most serious offences and offenders, the Barrie Police Service is able to better track the individuals causing the most harm in our community,' the Barrie service added. 'In Barrie, our data shows that in 2024, 1.4 per cent of offenders cause 20 per cent of the harm in our community, and research references this level of concentration of criminality in a population as the 'power few',' BPS noted. The dashboard is available to all police services in Ontario and is part of a growing, province-wide strategy to improve bail compliance and reduce repeat offences.
CTV News
27-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Barrie police seek girl, driver after hit-and-run incident
Police in Barrie are hoping to identify a young girl and vehicle involved in a collision where neither remained at the scene. Police say the incident happened shortly before 4 p.m. Monday at the intersection of Big Bay Point Road and Hurst Drive in the city's south east end. According to police, the girl, believed to be between 12 and 15 years old, was walking westbound on Big Bay Point Road when she was struck by a vehicle. She was reportedly wearing a dark sweater, shorts and a multi-coloured backpack. No description of the vehicle was available. Police are appealing to the public for any information on the incident. Anyone who can help is encouraged to contact the Barrie Police Service Traffic Unit.
CTV News
27-05-2025
- CTV News
Barrie home surrounded by tactical unit in ongoing police operation
Video is observed of a suspect being arrested on Greer Street in Barrie on May 26, 2025. (Courtesy: Dean MacNaughton) The Barrie Police Tactical Unit could be seen stationed outside of a home in the city on Monday evening. Officers were spotted on Greer Street just before 6 p.m., where video shows members of the tactical team standing outside of a Barrie residence, calling for someone inside to come out. Later in the video, a suspect is observed in handcuffs being escorted away by police officers. Peter Leon with Barrie Police confirmed that this is an isolated incident and said that his team was assisting another police service. The nature of this investigation remains unclear at this time.
CTV News
24-05-2025
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Residents invited to weigh in on upcoming police budget
A Barrie Police logo on the side of a cruiser taken on May 1, 2024 (Christian D'Avino/CTV News).
CTV News
22-05-2025
- CTV News
Early morning ‘break-in' ends in false alarm for police
Police in Barrie were called to a early morning 'break-and-enter' that resulted in a false alarm. Just after 3 a.m., on Thursday, officers arrived at a home on Essa Road and Loggers Run for a report of a possible break-in. The owner, who was not home at the time was remotely monitoring their house when they heard possible voices coming from inside. When police went inside the Barrie residence they determined that there had not been a break-in and that the home was entirely secure. Officials say that the television had been left on with a live stream playing which provided conversational background noise. The Barrie Police Service is using this call for service as a gentle reminder that if you plan on being away, that leaving lights on timers, playing a radio or television, having your mail or flyers picked up or brought into the home and having someone park a car in your driveway, can give the appearance that your home is occupied. Also, having someone check on your property can give you as a homeowner peace of mind. If something should occur, it can provide a rough timeline to police should they be required to conduct an investigation. Barrie police suggest that if you leave a radio or television on, don't forget to tell the person who is taking care of your home that you have done this.
