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Battlefords RCMP are addressing concerns about property crime with a new targeted night patrols initiative.
The new initiative, which started earlier this week, is called “Property Crime Prevention Police Night Patrols.”
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“We know from the reports we receive that property crime is a concern in certain areas. With these targeted night patrols, we want to respond to property crime calls more rapidly, and we want to deter property crime before it’s committed. Ultimately, we want to tell residents, ‘We hear you and we are reorganizing our resources as best as we can to help you feel safer, ’” said Inspector Ryan How, Battlefords RCMP detachment commander, in a statement.
During the night, police officers on foot and on bicycles, in police uniforms or civilian clothes, will be patrolling the Town of Battleford and the City of North Battleford to target and deter property crimes. The targeted night patrols will be scheduled at random intervals and on random dates.
The night patrols will target several aspects of property crimes, including, but not limited to, thefts of items in yards, break and enters and vehicle thefts. RCMP will work with North Battleford Municipal Community Safety Officers and will use specialized investigative technology to tackle bicycle thefts.
“Data shows us that property crimes are a consistent concern in our community, and we want to assure residents that we understand these incidents impact their sense of safety and wellbeing. This coordinated effort is one of many crime prevention and deterrence initiatives underway in North Battleford to enhance overall community safety and we look forward to seeing the results of these efforts,” said Chief Lindsay Holm, the City of North Battleford director of protective services.
The Battlefords RCMP Property Crime Prevention Police Night Patrols were developed in collaboration with the North Battleford Municipal Community Safety Officers and Battlefords Citizens on Patrol.
How encourages the public to report property crime.
“It helps decrease crime in general, as property crime is often linked to serious crime. It also helps us make our police patrols more accurate,” he explained in a statement.
To report crime and suspicious activities in the Battlefords area, contact Battlefords RCMP at (306) 446-1720. In other areas, call 310-RCMP. In an emergency, call 911.
Battlefords RCMP will continue to prioritize crimes against persons and calls for service as they dedicate resources to suppress property crime when possible. Regular, routine police night patrols will also continue.
