As the new year rolls out, Kitscoty RCMP wants you to choose to “keep you, your property, and your community safe.”
They suggest the following crime reduction measures:
- At night, store any valuables away and always make sure to lock up your house, sheds, and outbuildings on your property
- Keep your property well-lit. Consider installing outdoor or motion sensor lights
- Park your vehicle in a locked garage, if possible. If not, make sure that you park in a visible, well-lit location, and never leave your vehicle running with the keys in it
- Remove your garage door openers and any valuables from your vehicle when you leave it
- If you have a personal security system, consider registering it with the CAPTURE Program. CAPTURE lets law enforcement know about surveillance equipment in communities, which can help officers track down video evidence in ongoing criminal investigations.
“These small steps can help protect you and your property from crimes of opportunity,” says Acting Sergeant Brian Weisbrod of Kitscoty RCMP.
