Penticton Safety
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Penticton, B.C. business owner calls for immediate action following vehicle arsonSurveillance footage shows two people attempting to light a row of vehicles on fire in downtown Penticton, B.C.CrimeFeb 16, 2022
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Penticton’s mayor pushes for more cops and bylaw officers to combat crimePenticton has the highest criminal caseload per officer among the 31 RCMP detachments in B.C. serving a population greater than 15,000.CrimeOct 3, 2021
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Citizen’s survey reveals Penticton residents feel less safe in city than they did in 2013According to the survey, residents said the perception of Penticton as a safe place declined from an average score of 4 out of 5 in 2013 to 2.9 in 2019.CanadaJun 30, 2019
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Escalating problem with needles left on Penticton school grounds"We have individuals who are injecting themselves on a school property at the start of the school day," said Wendy Hyer, superintendent of schools.CrimeMay 29, 2019
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