Community Safety

• Nearly half of Alberta small businesses say they are victims of crime: CFIB

  The number of small businesses in Alberta affected by crime and safety issues has nearly doubled in the past year, jumping from 24 per cent in 2023 to 45 per cent in 2024.

  Crime

  Oct 24, 2024
  
• Increase in crime prompts new Saskatoon community safety initiatives

  The city is planning almost a dozen new safety initiatives to focus on community-based policing work, building affordable housing and increasing services for unhoused individuals. 

  Canada

  May 13, 2024
  
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• ‘We didn’t hear a gunshot’: Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation leadership on recent crackdown

  Increased police presence occurred in Pelican Narrows this past weekend during a targeted enforcement project that led to the arrests of 12 individuals.

  Crime

  Feb 13, 2024
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• Winnipeg police union files grievance against city over Community Safety Team

  Winnipeg's police union says it's filing a grievance with the city's Community Safety Team, saying the new group is doing work that should be done by police officers.

  Trending

  Jan 18, 2024
• ‘The numbers don’t reflect’: North Battleford, Sask. contests Stats Can crime numbers

  Inspector Jesse Gilbert said there have been proactive initiatives within the city, noting they have had great engagement and have seen a decrease in things like vehicle thefts.

  Crime

  Jul 27, 2023
• Police asking for more surveillance cameras in Guelph

  Police have requested 14 new cameras, which would mostly be installed in the downtown area in an effort to enhance community safety.

  Canada

  Jul 23, 2023
• Manitobans feel ‘less safe’ in communities post-pandemic, survey says

  The study, which was conducted in early June with 1,000 respondents, suggests that only five per cent of Manitobans feel safer than they did only three years ago.

  Crime

  Jul 17, 2023
• Oshawa gets reduced speed limit in select neighbourhoods to enhance community safety

  In a bid to prioritize the safety of its residents, the City of Oshawa has implemented reduced speed limits in select neighbourhoods. 

  Canada

  Jun 20, 2023
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• Hamilton police expects to use drones ‘more frequently’ over time

  Hamilton police say as remotely piloted aircraft (drone) technology develops, it's likely the service will start using it more since it provides 'best evidence' in courts.

  Crime

  May 29, 2023
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• 35 James Smith Cree Nation band members complete security training to keep community safe

  A team of 35 security members from James Smith Cree Nation, Sask., completed training by Security 2J2 to build up their skills and knowledge on creating a space for safety.

  Canada

  Apr 28, 2023