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CTV News
7 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Timmins police hiring specialists in modernization push
Timmins police are hiring new support staff as part of a modernization push. The chief says the new roles will reduce officer paperwork and improve efficiency. The Timmins Police Service is undergoing a modernization effort, with Chief Sydney Lecky stating that the force is 'overdue' in updating its operations. As part of this initiative, the service is in the process of hiring a finance associate. The application period for the role closed on July 10 and submissions are currently under review. Lecky emphasized that this is one of several new positions being introduced to enhance the department's efficiency. The Timmins police have already hired a human resources manager and an IT professional, while additional roles – including records staff and team lead positions – are also being created. 15-TIM-FINANCE The Timmins Police Service is hiring a finance associate and other specialized team members including a human resources manager. Chief Sydney Lecky is shown at a meeting. (Lydia Chubak/CTV News Northern Ontario) Catching up with modern policing demands 'These are all positions that are just a key part of modern policing, and some of it's catch-up – it's all really catch-up,' Lecky said. He explained that the expansion is necessary to manage growing administrative and reporting responsibilities. 'Overall, it's just to deal with the growth and the accountability and the reporting requirements. It's not just about getting grants, but we have to report on the grants and how we're using the funds,' said Lecky. A strengthened support system, Lecky added, allows officers to focus more on policing rather than paperwork. Ontario chiefs advocate for broader policing role The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) supports this approach, acknowledging that administrative tasks are not what draw individuals to a career in law enforcement. The OACP is currently running a recruitment campaign called Answer The Call, aimed at attracting candidates who want to contribute beyond traditional law enforcement. 'Our police officers today are very eager to be part of the solution – a social solution where we can try and solve social problems,' said Joe Couto, OACP's director of government relations and communications. 'When we solve those social problems, they are much less likely to become criminal problems. Today's police officers really need to be in that mindset. Part of our campaign is to say, you could be more than just a law enforcer – you can be part of the solution to social issues, economic issues, poverty issues, all of the other issues.' Technology demands additional support Lecky highlighted that as officers increasingly rely on mobile workstations in their vehicles, they require robust support at the station – particularly with the upcoming installation of automated license plate readers and in-car cameras. He pointed out that these technologies generate substantial amounts of digital evidence, necessitating dedicated personnel to manage and process the data efficiently. These factors, the police board said, underscore the need for the newly created positions within the Timmins Police Service.
CTV News
13-06-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Timmins Police reveal crime stats for the first four months of 2025
The Timmins Police Service has an online reporting tool that's been running for about a year and a half. Officials said it's helped business owners report crime. 'We're getting more crimes that are being reported to police,' said deputy chief Darren Dinel. 'One of the online crime reporting requirements are lower-end crimes, shoplifting being one of those crimes, so that crime is reported more often on our online portion.' A total of 193 shoplifting incidents were reported to police from January to April this year, compared to 160 for the same period last year. Closer look 'So we'll have to look at that in taking a closer look to see exactly what's taking place,' said Dinel. Calls for service about fraud are also up by 25 per cent for the first four months of the year. 'I can't speak to the exact pieces of the fraud, but again, that's a crime that we're noticing that is being reported more often,' said Dinel. One category that has seen a drop is violent crime, by about 14 per cent. Dinel attributes that to a higher police presence in the field. He said officers have new technology in their vehicles that allows them to work remotely, thereby maintaining a presence in the public eye. In terms of staffing, as of June 9, Dinel said the Timmins Police Service has 89 officers and is working up to a full complement of 96.
CBC
03-06-2025
- General
- CBC
Police make multiple arrests in operation targeting drug trafficking in Timmins, James Bay coast
Police say they have arrested 22 people accused of drug trafficking-related charges after a multi-jurisdictional investigation in Timmins and Attawapiskat First Nation. Timmins Police Service said the investigation, known as Project Albion, also saw the seizure of more than $1.26 million in drugs and more than $300,000 in cash. Project Albion began last fall, and involved the Timmins Police Service, Ontario Provincial Police, the Lac Seul Police Service and UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service K9 Units. "The investigation into drug trafficking activity led to the execution of six search warrants in Attawapiskat First Nation and 14 search warrants in the City of Timmins," police said in a news release on Tuesday. Residential addresses and five motor vehicles were the subjects of these search warrants, and a total of 130 charges were laid as a result of this investigation, police said. Police said the investigation was made possible through funding provided by the Ontario government.
CTV News
03-06-2025
- General
- CTV News
Joint operation leads to $1.2M drug seizure, 22 arrests in northern Ont.
Items seized include fentanyl, crystal meth, meth pills, cocaine, Percocet and OxyContin pills, hydromorphone and morphine pills, magic mushrooms (psilocybin), lorazepam, Ritalin and MDMA. Police in Timmins and the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service have charged 22 people and seized $1.26 million in drugs and $300,000 in cash in a multi-jurisdictional investigation known as Project Albion. 'Project Albion is a joint forces operation led by the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service, in collaboration with the Timmins Police Service and Ontario Provincial Police,' police said in a news release Tuesday. Bust 3 Items seized include fentanyl, crystal meth, meth pills, cocaine, Percocet and OxyContin pills, hydromorphone and morphine pills, magic mushrooms (psilocybin), lorazepam, Ritalin and MDMA. (Lydia Chubak/CTV News) The investigation, which began in September of 2024, was also supported by the Lac Seul Police Service and UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service K9 Units. 'The investigation into drug trafficking activity led to the execution of six search warrants in Attawapiskat First Nation and 14 search warrants in the City of Timmins,' police said. 'Residential addresses and five motor vehicles were the subjects of these search warrants. A total of 130 charges were laid as a result of this investigation.' Raids took place from May 13-26 in Attawapiskat First Nation and May 29 in Timmins. Bust 2 Items seized include fentanyl, crystal meth, meth pills, cocaine, Percocet and OxyContin pills, hydromorphone and morphine pills, magic mushrooms (psilocybin), lorazepam, Ritalin and MDMA. (Lydia Chubak/CTV News) Items seized include fentanyl, crystal meth, meth pills, cocaine, Percocet and OxyContin pills, hydromorphone and morphine pills, magic mushrooms (psilocybin), lorazepam, Ritalin and MDMA. In addition to the cash, Nishnawbe Aski Police Service seized two vehicles, a rifle, a stun gun and 'various paraphernalia consistent with drug trafficking.' The 22 suspects include men and women who range in age from 22-75. They come from Timmins, Attawapiskat First Nation and Moose Factory First Nation. They face numerous drug trafficking, weapons and related offences. 'The charges against them are now being processed through the courts,' police said. 'Investigations relating to Project Albion remain ongoing.'
CTV News
29-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Joint police investigation targets drug trafficking in Timmins, James Bay coast
The Nishnawbe Aski Nation Police Service detachment is seen in Fort Severn, Ontario's most northerly community, on Friday, April 27, 2018. (The Canadian Press/Colin Perkel) A multi-force police operation executed warrants in Timmins and communities along the James Bay Coast on Thursday as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation. The Nishnawbe Aski Police Service, Timmins Police Service, and Ontario Provincial Police conducted the coordinated enforcement action on May 29. Timmins police Two Timmins police badges are shown in this undated image. (File photo/CTV News Northern Ontario) Authorities confirmed in a news release that there is 'no ongoing threat to public safety' in connection with the investigations. Police said a detailed media release with further information is expected 'in the coming days.' No further details were immediately released.
