CALGARY DROP IN CENTRE
OPEN HOUSE EVENT
FEB 26 @ 6:30pm

BRCA and CPS

– Community Engagement Link

We are excited to welcome Calgary Police Service’s – Community Engagement Link to the BRCA community hall. The first of it’s kind in Calgary, this program is a collaboration with CPS, where officers will be located at our facility every Wednesday to visit with community members and share resources.

Please stop by the upper Lantern Room (917 Centre Ave) Wednesdays between 10:30am – 3:00pm to say hello.

BUILDING SAFER COMMUNITIES BLOCKWATCH

Bridgeland-Riverside Eyes on the Street 

You have probably read or heard about the increase of crime in our city; unfortunately, some of us have experienced break-ins, vandalism, and property or identity theft. The Calgary Police Service is very busy across the whole city and even with their best efforts, the police cannot prevent all crime. Each and every one of us can contribute additional “eyes on the street” with vigilant reporting to help the police prevent and address crime. The policing system is based on reporting and data. Their compiled data leads to work assignments, patrols, and undercover operations. Do not underestimate the power of one tip. You may see something unusual (that you rationalize as trivial) but when reported, that tip may be the key detail needed to close a case.

Criminals do not want to spend time in strong, cohesive communities where their illegal activities are seen and reported by observant residents. We want to build a stronger neighbourhood network in Bridgeland-Riverside. Working in partnership with the police, this network will involve a grid of areas whose residents are closely  connected online and in person. Crime prevention and safety are the primary goals of this network, but the benefits go beyond that. Bridgeland-Riverside prides itself on being a friendly, caring neighbourhood. By knowing who our neighbours are, watching out for each other, and reporting suspicious activity to the police, we will become a stronger community. We want to attract positive activities and outcomes, and be a desired place to live well, raise a family, grow up, and grow old. Please join our network and be a part of this community-building activity. Here are some of the tools to use – you might want to keep this info taped to your fridge!