#1 District
240 Prospect Street, Newmarket

Command Team:
Superintendent Stan Colley
Inspector Rick McCabe

The 180 sworn members and seven civilian staff assigned to #1 District Headquarters are supported by district commanders Superintendent Stan Colley and Inspector Rick McCabe.

Officers patrol a population of 189,267 citizens living in the areas of Aurora, East Gwillimbury and Newmarket, as well as the northern reaches of Whitchurch-Stouffville and the Township of King. Although these communities continue to grow they have maintained their rural roots.

The #1 District command staff works closely with the District Community Liaison Committee, a 21-person volunteer advisory group, consisting of local politicians, health officials, high school students, bylaw enforcement officers and residents. Discussions focus on local issues and solutions.

Our proactive response to policing the municipalities within #1 District boundaries was enhanced in 2010. A comprehensive needs assessment report related to projected criminal activity, crime trends and traffic challenges assisted our members in addressing criminal activity and planning enforcement initiatives and crime prevention programs that work.

One example of the great work our frontline officers are doing was a three-month probe into street-level drug trafficking. The investigation resulted in more than $85,000 in drugs being removed from our streets and the recovery of more than $17,000 in stolen property. The investigation also included intelligence gathering, which was used to support requests for search warrants later executed at locations where drug dealers were known to live.

Another initiative undertaken in 2010 focused on traffic safety. Throughout the year officers conducted traffic enforcement and education initiatives in areas identified by our needs-assessment report as needing increased police attention. Speed reduction, seatbelt safety and device-free driving enforcement, as well as bicycle and pedestrian safety initiatives, helped keep our neighbourhoods safe.

Crime reduction and safety programs to prevent thefts from vehicles, thefts of vehicles and damage to property were also top priorities for district staff. Officers conducted several projects that combined enforcement and crime prevention awareness, focusing on educating the public on how to protect themselves from being victims of crime. District officers also developed projects that focused on graffiti eradication, drug awareness and liquor licence enforcement to address public concerns.