Gene Hettinga

Staff Sergeant - Risk Management

Analyzed data from various sources to identify potential risks and develop mitigation plans.

• Participated in meetings with internal stakeholders to discuss risks and proposed solutions.
• Reviewed contracts between the company and its partners to ensure they comply with legal requirements.
• Advised senior staff members on best practices for mitigating operational risks associated with new projects.
• Monitor all civil litigations and provide the appropriate disclosure

Staff Sergeant - Uniform Patrol

• Conducted and documented routine inspections of officers' uniforms, equipment and vehicles.
• Supervised and coordinated police operations relating to patrol, traffic and investigations.
• Reviewed and approved incident and accident reports for assigned personnel.
• Facilitated squad coverage in event of training, illness, or vacation.
• Partnered with Divisional Inspector to make recommendations regarding improvements or changes in department operations.
• Provided direct supervision to subordinate officers; monitored their work performance; provided guidance and direction as needed.
• Managed the day-to-day activities of assigned personnel including scheduling, training, discipline and performance evaluations.

Staff Sergeant - Tactical Support Unit

• Provide guidance, assistance, and direct supervision to the members of the Tactical Support Unit, Traffic Unit, Marine Unit, Emergency Support Unit, and Remotely Piloted Arial System.
• In accordance with the Performance Evaluation Procedure, submit timely and complete evaluations on assigned members and conduct performance interviews
• Prepared Budgets and annual reports for the Units under my Command
• Facilitated training for Incident Command, Crisis Negotiations, and Basic Tactical Officer Courses.

Staff Sergeant - Uniform Patrol

• Conducted and documented routine inspections of officers' uniforms, equipment and vehicles.
• Supervised and coordinated police operations relating to patrol, traffic and investigations.
• Reviewed and approved incident and accident reports for assigned personnel.
• Facilitated squad coverage in event of training, illness, or vacation.
• Partnered with Divisional Inspector to make recommendations regarding improvements or changes in department operations.
• Provided direct supervision to subordinate officers; monitored their work performance; provided guidance and direction as needed.
• Managed the day-to-day activities of assigned personnel including scheduling, training, discipline and performance evaluations.

Staff Sergeant - Professional Standards

• Conducted Investigations relating to the Police Services Act and Criminal Code of Canada involving members of the Barrie Police Service.
• Conducted Section 11 PSA investigations involving the Special Investigations Unit and members of the Barrie Police Service.
• Assisted other agencies with Criminal Investigations involving police members.
• Investigated complaints against Ontario Human Rights Code
• Investigated and monitored all civil litigations against the service.

Staff Sergeant - Communications

• Ensured compliance with safety regulations by conducting regular inspections throughout the building.
• Monitored security cameras around the facility during business hours and reported any suspicious activity immediately.
• Developed training programs for new staff members in order to ensure they are well versed in customer service practices.
• Responsible for the training and supervision of call takers and dispatchers
• Responsible for maintenance of all communications equipment
• Liaised with the city of Barrie to ensure adequate radio communications
• Monitored and evaluated the management and effectiveness of Communications.
• Ensured consistent application by Communicators and Communication Sergeants regarding response priorities by conducting periodic assessments.

Sergeant - Communications Centre and Traffic Unit

• Responsible for the training and supervision of call takers and dispatchers
• Responsible for maintenance of all communications equipment
• Ensured evacuation equipment was up to date.
• Liaised with the city of Barrie to ensure adequate radio communication.
• responsible to the supervision of 9 traffic officers
• monitored all fatal traffic investigations.
• wrote - implemented the Traffic and Road Safety Plan
• responsible for the Traffic Unit budget • Conducted evaluations on unit members.

Sergeant - Platoon Communications

Comply with BPS procedures where duties are specified for the Communications

• Prepared shift rosters and monitored absenteeism
• Ensured appropriate appearance, conduct, discipline, and efficient performance of Communicators.
• Monitored the performance of members under their command
• Ensured that any violations of instructions by any Member of BPS are reported in writing to the Communications Staff Sergeant

Sergeant - Platoon Road Supervisor

• Supervision of members assigned to the platoon
• Report approval, crown brief screening, and monitoring of officer task lists Perform Acting Staff Sergeant duties when required
• In accordance with the Performance Evaluation procedure, submit timely and complete evaluations on assigned members and conduct performance interviews
• Monitor calls for Service and provide guidance as needed
• Conducted and documented routine inspections of officers' uniforms, equipment and vehicles.

Sergeant - Court Services

Supervision of Witness management administrative staff, Provincial Offences Administrative Staff.

• Scheduling and weekly roster preparation.
• Crown brief screening for witness management and reporting
• Monitoring of officer's task lists.
• Assisting with court house security and cell block management when required
• Liaising on a daily basis with the Crowns Case Management Office

Detective Constable - Street Crime Unit

• I nvestigated Criminal Code and Drug Offences
• Development and maintenance Informants
• Authored CCC and CDSA Search Warrants
• Surveillance

Constable - Uniform Patrol

• Police Constable, general patrol duties

• specific interest in the downtown core

• Worked the 6-6, 7-7, and 4-4 shifts

• Was routinely assigned to the Traffic Enforcement Car

• Was a trained platoon Marine Officer

• Was a trained breathalyzer technician

• Patrolled on foot, bike, boat and vehicles

Detective Constable - Huronia Combined Forces Drug Unit

• Responsible for crown brief preparation, search warrant preparation
• Conducted investigations in relation to Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and
• Conduct drug offences within the City of Barrie and surrounding areas
• Trained in mobile and physical surveillance, undercover operations, undercover operator handling
• Participate in large scale Drug investigations on a provincial level.

Detective Constable - Street Crime Unit

• Duties including investigating Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substance Act Offences
• Development and maintenance of confidential informants
• Author and execution of CCC and CDSA Search Warrants
• Conduct mobile and physical surveillance

Detective Constable - General Assignment

• Assist Uniform Patrol with more complex and large scale investigations including Robberies, Sexual Assaults, and Firearm related offences

• Assisted Homicide Unit with active investigations

Constable - Uniform Patrol

• Police Constable, general patrol duties
• Worked shift rotations of days and nights
• Was routinely assigned to the Traffic Enforcement Car
• trained platoon Marine Officer
• trained breathalyzer technician
• Patrolled on foot, bike, boat and vehicles

Police Cadet - Uniform Division

• Assigned to the Community Services Unit

• dispatcher in the Communications Centre

• call taker in the Communications Centre

• deployed as a station duty operator.

• deployed as the Service quartermaster.

• conducted summons and subpoena service.

• cellblock in Prisoner care and control