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This West Kelowna man is taking Block Watch to the shops
Roy Morgan knows Block Watch programs reduce crime in residential areas because he’s been running…
Why this Kelowna man is patrolling his neighbourhood at night
If all the officials trying to deal with crime and homelessness really want to know…
Worried about crime in your neighbourhood? Join a Block Watch program
You don't have to go very far to hear people complaining about property crime in…
Brock residents need to report crime to police, not Facebook: Kamloops RCMP
'HOW ARE WE SUPPOSED TO PROTECT OURSELVES?' KAMLOOPS – There is a sense of frustration…
If you’re concerned about crime in Kamloops, there’s a way to help
'YOU CAN'T EXPECT A POLICE OFFICER TO BE ON EVERY CORNER.' KAMLOOPS – In recent…
Two ways you can get involved with Vernon’s Community Safety Unit
VERNON – If you’re looking for ways to promote safety in your community, the local…
Making Block Watch work in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The Block Watch program is relatively new in the city, but several neighbourhoods have already jumped on board, either to crack down on criminal activity or prevent it. The Sahali Community Association, a group of Lower Sahali residents, is the latest neighbourhood group hoping to take part in the city-wide initiative. Jon Wilson,...
Lower Sahali neighbourhood could get a block watch
KAMLOOPS - It wasn’t a crime spree and there was no event to kick-start it, but when Ben Sears found out he could start a block watch in the lower Sahali neighbourhood he figured why not? “Crime was not the inspiration; it’s not like our neighbourhood is plagued by crime,” Sahali Community Association founder Sears...
Neighbours fight crime with Block Watch program
CENTRAL OKANAGAN - In a world where social media provides almost instantaneous connections, an anti-crime program that relies on email and the telephone for neighbours to stay connected seems almost anachronistic. But that’s the model the Block Watch program still uses in British Columbia and local crime prevention coordinator Duane MacTavish says it is doing...