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2008-2009 Departmental Performance Report Part III Table 12E
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Details on Performance by Program Activity 1
Program Activity 5: Technical Policing Operations: Increase the effectiveness of front-line members and partners in investigations, law enforcement and detection of terrorism and operate in a safe and secure environment.
Expected Results: Leading-edge policing and security technology
Performance Indicators
The number of files on which Technical Operations has assisted Canadian law enforcement (including RCMP) with operational investigations
Targets
2008-2009 Target: 240
Baseline increased by 10% from previous year (218)
Performance Status
The RCMP exceeded expectations; assisting on 274 files
Performance Summary
Approximately 20% of the files received from the divisions remain at HQ. These files are the most complicated and require further assistance from specialists in Technological Crime Branch.
Expected Results: Timely and high-quality scientific tools, techniques and information management technology
Performance Indicators
The number of times Technical Operations has assisted Canadian law enforcement (including RCMP) with operational investigations
Targets
Target: 3,800
Baseline for 2007-2008 (3627)
Performance Status
The RCMP exceeded expectations; assisting on over 3,900 requests
Performance Summary
Significant progress has been made in assisting Canadian law enforcement in their operational investigations. Contributions include troubleshooting as well as the provision of new and improved investigative tools and techniques.
Performance Indicators
The number of polygraph examinations performed on potential suspects and witnesses in serious criminal investigations
Targets
Maintain the demand for polygraph examinations
Performance Status
The RCMP met all expectations; conducting 1,600 polygraph tests on potential suspects and witnesses in serious criminal investigations.
Performance Summary
The 1,600 Forensic Polygraph tests were in direct support of the RCMP’s five strategic priorities. A number of the tests were in support of terrorism and organized crime related investigations. The polygraph continues to be a valued investigational tool for serious criminal investigations.
Performance Indicators
Research and develop performance specifications for electronic security for the 2010 Olympics at 25 venues
Targets
100% completed
Performance Status
The RCMP met all expectations completing 100% of specifications for Perimeter Intrusion Detection System (PIDS)
Performance Summary
Technical Operations is leading an initiative to provide access control for over 140,000 accredited persons. This technical solution will reduce the number of security guards required at pedestrian screening areas, thereby reducing costs.
Performance Indicators
The number of sites protected and maintained with video and electronic surveillance
Targets
120 VIP sites maintained
Performance Status
The RCMP met all expectations; maintaining and monitoring 120 VIP sites.
Performance Summary
Enhanced video/ recording security systems at various strategic sites within the National Capital Region.
Performance Indicators
The number of tactical queries conducted on the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) to assist law enforcement in the event of sexual offences.
Targets
Increase last year’s baseline by 10%
(2007-2008 Baseline =125)
Performance Status
The RCMP exceeded expectations; conducting 165 tactical queries on the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR).
Performance Summary
The 165 tactical queries were in direct support of sexual crime investigations. This represents a 32% increase over the previous year and is the result of ongoing educational efforts by national policy centre and provincial / territorial centres.
1 The RCMP recognizes that performance summary information from programs is largely output focused rather than a summary of outcomes; efforts are being made to correct this for future reporting.
