Canadian Forces Provost Marshal Report - Fiscal Year 2018-2019

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Catalogue No. D3-13F-PDF

ISSN 2561-8490 (Online)

Annual Report

Message from the Canadian Forces Provost Marshal and Commander of the Canadian Forces Military Police Group

It is with great pride that I assumed my appointment as the Canadian Forces Provost Marshal/Commander Canadian Forces Military Police Group on 28 May 2018. Since then,I have traveled across the country and abroad to see the men and women of the Canadian Forces Military Police Group (CF MP Gp) and I am continually impressed with the level of professionalism and dedication they demonstrate each and every day. Whether it is their contributions in over 50 locations abroad supporting both Global Affairs Canada and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) named operations, or safeguarding our bases and wings 24/7 here at home fulfilling our domestic policing mandate, their efforts are contributing directly to the mission success of the CAF.

I would be remiss not to thank BGen Delaney, the outgoing CFPM. For five action-packed years, he relentlessly promoted and elevated the profile of the Military Police, making it an essential force multiplier for the CAF and a player recognized as such both within and outside the Department of National Defence (DND). Over my tenure, we will continue to build upon his legacy and the strong partnerships developed with our internal and external stakeholders.

This past year, like many before it, has seen a great number of accomplishments. We have commenced the implementation of the “Strong, Secured, Engaged” Defence Policy, as it applies to the Military Police Program, leveraging every opportunity to ensure that the CAF/DND continues to be supported by highly trained, healthy, properly resourced and enabled MPs. The promulgation of the MP Strategic Plan 2019-2024 set the stage as to those strategic priorities that I will focus on over the next five years: Domestic Police and Force Structure, Health and Wellness of the Force, MP Reserve Optimization, Information Management and Modernization of MP Equipment and Technology.

The men and women of the CF MP Gp have continued to build a solid reputation of providing professional, operationally focused, independent and transparent police services to the CAF. In Canada, MP personnel were again involved in every major CAF operation, while remaining committed to providing safety and security to CAF personnel and their families. The Canadian Forces National Investigation Service (CFNIS) continued to enhance their professional capabilities and hone their skills as they pertain to supporting Operation HONOUR. The Sexual Offence Response Teams (SORT) continue to work tirelessly to ensure that investigations into sexual related offences are done to the utmost standard, taking into account a victim-centric approach to their work.

The newly created Sexual Assault Review Program (SARP), centered on the creation of an External Review Team (ERT) successfully reviewed unfounded sexual assault files from 2010 to 2016. The quality of the work and objective advice provided has already reaffirmed the professionalism and competency by which MP investigations are conducted.

Our work at home has not deterred us from our contributions to the mission abroad. Notably was the ongoing support to the Multinational Joint Commission’s Subcommittee on Military Policing in the Ukraine. Our efforts contributed to the professionalization of the Ukrainian Military Law and Order Service (MLOS). This past year, with the financial support of the Government of Canada and other NATO nations, we coordinated the provision of over 50 new police vehicles and equipment to the Ukrainian Military Police training facility, a testament to our ongoing commitment to assist in the development of the Ukrainian Military Police.

Though the MP commitment to Operation CALUMET, a Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) mission to the Sinai came to a draw down this past spring, I know that the hard work of the 250 MP who deployed in support of this mission over the past four years have left a standing legacy of professional policing competence. In addition, we continued supporting Operations IMPACT, REASSURANCE, and ADDENDA, while in June 2018 adding Operation PRESENCE, the CAF support to the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA).

As I reflect back on this past year, I am extremely proud of the remarkable men and women of the CF MP Gp, military and civilian, who do great things for the people of Canada every day. Their unwavering dedication to delivering professional MP services provides exceptional value to the commanders we support and ultimately contributes to the safety, effectiveness and readiness of the CAF.

S. Trudeau
Brigadier-General
Canadian Forces Provost Marshal and
Commander of the Canadian Forces Military Police Group

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Mission, Vision and Value

Mission

The Canadian Forces Military Police provide professional Policing, Security, and Detention services to the CAF and DND globally, across the full spectrum of military operations.

Vision

MP will generate and sustain a credible & professional force properly resourced and enabled to conduct operations in the joint, combined environment through the implementation of its assigned mission and core functions.

Values

MP are expected to conform to the standards established in the Military Police Professional Code of Conduct (MPPCC), which embraces the following values:

• Loyalty;
• Accountability;
• Integrity/Ethics;
• Competence; and
• Pride/Professionalism.

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Canadian Military Police Structure and Jurisdiction

Structure

The Canadian Forces Provost Marshal (CFPM) is appointed by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and is the functional authority for Military Police (MP) within the CAF and the designated advisor to the CDS on policing matters. The person assigned to the position of the CFPM is also charged with the Command of the CF MP Gp and exercises full command over all MP personnel independently from the chain of command when performing police duties and functions.

The changes to the MP command and control structure in 2011 was a proactive measure by the CAF designed to strengthen the military justice system. This revised structure reinforced the independence and the authority of the CFPM in the exercise of his policing mandate.

As the centralized MP Headquarters (HQ), the CF MP Gp HQ provides direction to all MP members with regard to police policy and procedures, oversight on policing and security matters, professional standards, security, equipment and training, as well as broader MP Branch activities and traditions.

Jurisdiction

The CF MP Gp is among the 10 largest police services in Canada and fulfills national policing responsibilities. MP routinely exercise their unique jurisdiction within Canada and all locations where the CAF are deployed around the world.

On operations outside Canada, MP enforce Canadian criminal law and military law with respect to members of the CAF and over persons subject to the Code of Service Discipline (CSD). Within Canada, in many instances, the MP share concurrent jurisdiction with civilian police.

In the enforcement of Canadian military and criminal laws, MP are peace officers and lawfully exercise jurisdiction over members of the CAF and over persons on defence establishments including civilians, contractors, cadets and dependants^Footnote 1. As first responders, MP have a key and important leadership role in managing issues associated with keeping the CAF community safe and helping the community know about military affairs related to safety, security and justice.

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The CF MP Gp in Numbers for Year 2018-2019

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Highlights of April 2018 to March 2019

Sexual Assault Review Program (SARP)

The CFPM launched the Sexual Assault Review Program (SARP) in November 2018. SARP saw the implementation of an open and transparent case review mechanism of unfounded sexual assault files investigated by the Military Police using an External Review Team (ERT) comprised of members from the civilian and DND/CAF community.

The ERT assembled in December 2018 to review unfounded sexual assault files from 2010 to 2016. They reviewed 67 of the 113 files. Their initial findings reaffirmed that all files were properly coded as unfounded, however due to recent changes in clearance coding from the Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics (CCJS) the ERT members made recommendation to amend the clearance status of some files to reflect those that would apply today.

Over the course of the file review the ERT commented that MP investigators developed very good rapport with the victim, validating the continued need for trauma informed sexual assault investigation training, which was proactively adopted by the CFNIS in 2016.

The ERT is to conduct its second review session, which will include the remaining 46 files from 2010-2016 as well as all unfounded sexual assault files from 2017 and 2018.

Operation CALUMET

Operation CALUMET is Canada’s contribution to the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) joining contributions from across many nations. Canada has provided a contingent since September 1, 1985 following a Treaty of Peace between Egypt and Israel in 1979 and the creation of the MFO Headquarter in Rome in 1981.

From 2015-2019 approximately 250 Military Police have served in the Force Military Police Unit (FMPU) completing eight six-month rotations until a diminution in size in March 2019. In this mission the CF MP were the lead MP contingent in the theatre of operations, commanding MP from numerous countries to include Colombia, Fiji, New Zealand, and the United States. MP roles included traffic control, patrols, investigations, inspections, and searches.

Operation UNIFIER

The MP coordinated the sourcing and contribution of Canadian and International funds and equipment representing a value of over two (2) Million dollars to Ukrainian Military Law and Order Service (MLOS) training establishment that reopened in September 2017 following a five year closure.

This donation of essential modern equipment will enhance training and operational capabilities of the Ukrainian Military Police through its now wellresourced Training establishment located in Lviv.

This donation project included more than 55 new vehicles, software licences and classroom furniture. The MP were proud to contribute to the sourcing of essential equipment and continue to assist in the development of a professional and credible MP within the Ukrainian Defence Force as an institutional safeguard, which is essential to instill public confidence in the Armed Forces.

Operation CADENCE

Members of the Air Force Military Police Group supported the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) led security effort for the G7 Summit which took place in Quebec’s Charlevoix region from June 8 to 9, 2018.

Since 3 Wing Bagotville was selected as the point of arrival and departure for the majority of participating heads of state, planning, training and confirmatory exercises for the event were held in advance. Over the duration of the G7 a total of 42 MP personnel worked in close cooperation with the RCMP and other Canadian police and public safety organizations to ensure seamless execution of all phases of the operation. MP tasks included agency liaison, meeting coordination, resource commitment to Command Post (CPX) and final exercises, WASF training, representation at the Advanced and Wing Command Posts (ACC and COE), static and mobile patrols, and checkpoint security.

Canadian Forces Military Police Academy (CFMPA)

The CFMPA has continued to deliver basic and advanced military police courses and training to more than 500 Regular Force and Reserve Force candidates. FY 18/19 saw the highest number of basic level candidates (218) put through since moving in to the new Colonel Stone Building in 2016. This number of candidates pushed the staff of CFMPA to determine further efficiencies and use new and emerging technologies to ensure that our students receive the best training possible.

CFMPA was on the forefront of innovation with three major projects initiated during FY 18/19. Weapons training was modernised through a recommendation from one of our Use of Force Instructors, Sgt Matthew Martin, to use a programme called Laserhit. Laserhit is an inexpensive alternative to live fire training which leverages IPad technology to allow students to master the basics of shooting and principles of marksmanship prior to shooting live and under stressful conditions. This change to training delivery has resulted in a lower firearms failure rate and increase in marksmanship scores for our students. Sgt Martin was recognised for his efforts by being awarded the Military Personnel Generation Training Group award for innovation.

In order to streamline and speed up training delivery at the advanced level, one of our advanced courses, the MP QL6A (Shift Sgt) course has commenced the process of being digitised for online delivery. It is expected that this new course delivery will be piloted in the Fall of 2019 and ready for initial delivery in 2020. Finally, the CFMPA Virtual Academy (CFMPVA) project was also initiated. This is a longer term project which will eventually see all CFMPA courseware material placed online and accessible to all Military Police members once they have successfully completed their courses. This will allow members to review courseware material for changes to ensure that they stay up-to-date on their professional development with any changes to the law or MP policies, procedures and orders.

Army Military Police Group (AMP Gp) ‘Battle School’

Race the Base 2018

On 2 June 2018, with the support of the base community, MP members in Halifax organized the inaugural “Race the Base’’ showcasing a race involving 100 participants and a ‘’show and shine with approximately 400 vehicles in attendance.

Approximately 4000 persons attended this event that raised nearly $30 000 in support of the Military Police Fund For Blind Children (MPFBC). Volunteer MP personnel led the coordination and execution achieving not only a significant charitable contribution but creating what was a focal point was a focal point within the community for first responders such as the St-Johns ambulance, local police and fire departments.

MP Support Rogers Hometown Hockey

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Investigation Statistics

The MP maintains an activity tracking database known as the Security and Military Police Information System (SAMPIS). The SAMPIS is a centralized information system specifically dedicated to support MP. It provides an automated records management service to the CFPM, CFNIS as well as MP detachments across the CAF including deployed theatres of operation. SAMPIS is used to create and control all records relating to law enforcement activities and investigations within the DND/CAF.

The table below reflects the data collected from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018. This is a collection of data representing the number of investigations commenced during this reporting period. This data does not reflects criminal convictions; rather, it reflects the number of investigations that were initiated by the MP^{Footnote 4,  Footnote 5}.

Investigation Summary:

Number of investigations commenced during this reporting period

Year	Calls	General Occurances	Tickets	Street Checks
2016	34 930	11 349	9 506	40 006
2017	35 339	10 511	9 887	39 392
2018	37 623	10 259	7 265	40 109

Violent Crimes

Violent Crimes
	2016	2017	2018
Homicide	0	1	0
Other Violations Causing Death	0	1	1
Attempted Murder (and conspiracy to commit)	0	0	2
Sexual Assault – Level 3 (Aggravated)	1	0	0
Sexual Assault – Level 2 (Weapon or Bodily Harm)	0	0	0
Sexual Assault – Level 1	175	183	230
Sexual Violations against Children	13	10	30
Other Sexual violations	*	*	13
Assault - Level 3 (Aggravated)	4	3	3
Assault - Level 2 (Weapon or Bodily Harm)	20	14	18
Assault - Level 1	164	183	173
Assault - Peace Officer	6	13	17
Other Assaults	20	13	22
Firearms - Use of, Discharge, Pointing	2	6	3
Robbery	1	1	2
Forcible Confinement or Kidnapping	10	13	9
Abduction	2	2	2
Extortion	11	6	7
Criminal Harassment	27	28	19
Uttering Threats	68	58	59
Threatening or Harassing Communications	5	7	3
Harassment	*	*	68
Other Violent Criminal Code Violations	22	23	9
Total	551	565	690

Total files in this and the subsequent tables, determined by reviewing Primary Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) codes.

UCR Code: For a more detailed explanation of UCR codes, see Statistic Canada’s UCR Survey, at www.statscan.gc.ca. One single offence may be recorded in SAMPIS under more than one UCR code. In the tables below, where one offence has multiple UCR codes, the offence is reported in the category of the most serious UCR code.

Property Crimes

Property Crimes
	2016	2017	2018
Breaking and Entering	30	54	54
Possession of Stolen Property	10	16	8
Theft of Motor Vehicle	14	9	9
Theft over $5000 (non-motor vehicle)	21	14	18
Theft under $5000 (non-motor vehicle)	487	386	373
Theft (Other)	*	*	172
Fraud	88	63	79
Mischief	683	683	282
Arson	4	3	2
Total	1 337	1 228	997

Other Criminal Code Offences

Other Criminal Code Offences
	2016	2017	2018
Counterfeiting (Currency Offences)	1	0	1
Weapons Violations	12	9	10
Child Pornography	7	5	7
Prostitution	0	1	1
Disturbing the Peace	109	73	72
Administration of Justice Violations	50	60	76
Other Violations	53	61	37
Total	232	209	204

Criminal Code Traffic Offences

Criminal Code Traffic Offences
	2016	2017	2018
Impaired Driving	130	182	161
Other Criminal Code Traffic Violations	39	34	22
Total	169	216	183

Drug Offences

Drug Offences
	2016	2017	2018
Possession – Cannabis	74	114	69
Possession – Cocaine	11	3	9
Possession – Other Drugs	16	17	15
Trafficking/Cultivation/Distribution – Cannabis	9	5	9
Trafficking/Production/Distribution – Cocaine	18	10	12
Trafficking/Production/Distribution – Other Drugs	10	16	13
Possess/Traffic/Produce – Precursors/Equipment	*	*	1
Cannabis Act – Offences & Violations	*	*	2
Other Drug-Related Offences	*	*	2
Total	138	165	143

Other Federal Statute Violations

Other Federal Statute Violations
	2016	2017	2018
Youth Criminal Justice Act	10	5	2
National Defence Act	58	39	39
Other Federal Statutes	205	170	123
Total	273	214	164

The tables below provide further analysis of incidents reported to MP in 2018 in which the primary offence involved a sexual component.

Sexual Offences - Totals

Sexual Offences - Totals
	2016	2017	2018
Sexual Assault – Level 3 – Aggravated	1	0	0
Sexual Assault – Level 2 – Weapon or bodily Harm	0	0	0
Sexual Assault – Level 1	175	183	230
Sexual Interference	4	2	10
Invitation to Sexual Touching	3	1	4
Sexual Exploitation	3	5	2
Luring a Child via Computer	3	2	6
Sexual Crimes – Other	8	15	8
Voyeurism	6	5	7
Other Sexual Offences	*	*	6
Total	203	213	273

This table contains the total incidents reported to MP in which the primary offence involved a sexual component. These numbers do not include other police service files that Military Police would be privy to have a copy.

Sexual Offences – Status of Investigation

Sexual Offences – Status of Investigation
	Concluded			Ongoing
	2016	2017	2018	2016	2017	2018
Aggravated Sexual Assault	1	0	0	0	0	0
Sexual Assault with Weapon	0	0	0	0	0	0
Sexual Assault	88	86	103	87	97	127
Sexual Interference	2	0	4	2	2	6
Invitation to Sexual Touching	1	0	1	2	1	3
Sexual Exploitation	2	1	1	1	4	1
Luring a Child via Computer	1	2	5	2	0	1
Sexual Crimes – Other	3	5	1	5	10	7
Voyeurism	5	3	5	1	2	2
Other Sexual Offences	*	*	3	*	*	3
Total	103	97	123	100	116	150

This table includes all files in the Total Files (by Primary UCR Code) table. (Sourced in May 2019) Concluded: Includes investigation code “C” and “Z”. Ongoing: Includes investigation SAMPIS codes “B”, “J” and “X”

Sexual Offences – Investigation Clearance

Sexual Offences – Investigation Clearance
	Charged			Cleared Other			Not Cleared			Unfounded
	2016	2017	2018	2016	2017	2018	2016	2017	2018	2016	2017	2018
Aggravated Sexual Assault	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Sexual Assault with Weapon	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Sexual Assault	38	22	19	21	9	28	96	140	171	20	12	12
Sexual Interference	0	0	1	0	0	3	2	2	5	2	0	1
Invitation to Sexual Touching	2	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	4	0	0	0
Sexual Exploitation	0	1	0	0	0	1	2	3	1	1	1	0
Luring a Child via Computer	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	1	5	0	1	1
Sexual Crimes – Other	0	1	0	1	1	1	5	11	7	2	2	0
Voyeurism	2	0	0	0	0	1	4	5	6	0	0	0
Other Sexual Offences	*	*	1	*	*	0	*	*	3	*	*	2
Total	44	24	21	23	10	34	111	163	202	25	16	16

In this table, the total Reported files have been divided into the four possible conclusion categories.

Charged: Investigation led to a suspect being charged. CCJS Status “C”. Cleared Other: At least one suspect has been identified, but no criminal charges were laid for a variety of reasons such as, but not limited to, complainant won’t lay charges, suspect deceased prior to laying of charges, departmental discretion, or alternative measures. CCJS Status “D” to “X” (effective: May 2019). Not Cleared: No suspect could be identified. CCJS Status “B” and/or “Z” (effective: May 2019). Unfounded: The police investigation has established that a crime did not happen or was not attempted.

Time Elapsed Between Incident Occurrence and Date Reported to MP

Time Elapsed Between Incident Occurrence and Date Reported to MP
	<30 days			30-180 days			>180 days
	2016	2017	2018	2016	2017	2018	2016	2017	2018
Aggravated Sexual Assault	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Sexual Assault with Weapon	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Sexual Assault	61	91	127	17	24	36	77	68	67
Sexual Interference	2	0	2	0	1	1	0	1	7
Invitation to Sexual Touching	1	1	3	0	0	0	2	0	1
Sexual Exploitation	0	3	0	1	0	1	1	2	1
Luring a Child via Computer	0	2	4	1	0	1	2	0	1
Sexual Crimes – Other	4	2	6	0	13	0	2	0	2
Voyeurism	0	2	4	0	3	2	6	0	1
Other Sexual Offences	*	*	6	*	*	0	*	*	0
Total	69	101	152	19	41	41	90	71	80

This table includes all files in the Total Founded Files (by Primary UCR Code) table.

Count of days between Incident Occurrence Date and Report Date.

Sexual Offences – Cadet Related

Sexual Offences – Cadet Related
	2016	2017	2018
Sexual Assault – Level 3 (Aggravated)	0	0	0
Sexual Assault – Level 2 (Weapon or bodily Harm)	0	0	0
Sexual Assault – Level 1	39	37	71
Sexual Interference	1	0	1
Invitation to Sexual Touching	0	0	1
Sexual Exploitation	2	1	0
Luring a Child via Computer	0	0	0
Sexual Crimes – Other	1	5	0
Voyeurism	0	1	1
Other Sexual Offences	*	*	2
Total	43	44	76

This table contains the total incidents reported to MP involving cadets.

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