Burnaby RCMP is encouraging residents to register for the next Block Watch training session in March.
People have until Feb. 10 (next Tuesday) to complete the application and a criminal record check required to participate in the March 5 training session hosted by Burnaby RCMP’s crime prevention unit.
The training session will cover a variety of topics, including home security, crime prevention, emergency 911 reporting, observation skills and more.
According to a media release from Burnaby RCMP, the benefits of joining Block Watch include reducing fear through education, a reduction in crime and tips and tricks to recognize suspicious activity. Some insurance agencies also provide discounts to homeowners that are part of a Block Watch program.
Anyone interested in participating in the upcoming training session is asked to contact the Burnaby RCMP crime prevention unit at 604-294-7859 or [email protected].
Safe community series continues
Ever wanted to know what to do about the drug house on your block? Or what you can do to prevent graffiti vandalism in your neighbourhood?
Burnaby RCMP’s crime prevention unit is hosting two upcoming information sessions as part of its safe community series.
The first session focuses on drug trafficking and will include a question-and-answer period with officers from the department’s drug section.
Other topics to be covered during the info session include how to recognize a drug house or grow-op, how to report drug-related incidents and activity, and ways to protect yourself and your neighbourhood.
The drug trafficking session, which is the second in the RCMP’s safe community series, takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 18 at the Bonsor Recreation Complex, 6550 Bonsor Ave.
The third session will discuss the negative impact of graffiti vandalism on the community. This session is on March 3 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the banquet hall at Confederation Centre, 4585 Albert St.
Members of the RCMP’s crime prevention unit will discuss several topics related to graffiti vandalism including reacting, reporting and removal, ways citizens can help deter graffiti vandals, what the city and RCMP are doing to combat the problem, and the different community supports available for graffiti removal and clean-up.
Registration is required for both the February and March sessions of the safe community series. Anyone interested in attending is asked to RSVP at 604-294-7859 or [email protected].
