E-Watch - District 4 - 14-07-27

District 4 View your neighbourhood reports for: Residential Break and Enters Stolen Vehicles For more Crime Statistics in Winnipeg visit CrimeStat The CrimeStat website is an online resource that provides timely statistical information relating to crime in Winnipeg. Crime Prevention Tip Children in Vehicles  WARNING: A vehicle is not a babysitter Never leave children alone in a vehicle. They can suffer medical distress or become victims of crime. Prevent tragedy: Make sure children are always properly supervised Plan outings that fit into both you and your child's schedule Use drive-through services Wake a napping child or postpone an errand rather than leave them alone What can happen: It only takes a child seconds to be put at risk Children can put a car in motion by moving the gear shift or by playing with the brakes Children can come under medical distress requiring immediate help Children can get out of their safety restraints, exit the car and wander off Children can roll up windows on themselves causing suffocation and even death The temperature inside a vehicle intensifies quickly, which can cause children to overheat or freeze Theft of the vehicle with children inside Abductions and crimes against children If you spot a child left alone in a car: Call the police/911 immediately. Provide them with the location, license plate and vehicle description. Stay with the children until help arrives, and assist them if required. Don't let fear or lack of time prevent you from reporting unattended children. You may be saving their lives. WPS and Child and Family Services take these matters seriously and consequences may include: Investigation by WPS and Child and Family Services Potential charges under the Child & Family Services Act or the Criminal Code. Sentences can range from probation to jail. It only takes seconds for children to become victims of crime. If you're not with your children, you can't protect them. Don't let a moment of convenience become a lifetime of regret.    E-Watch - Your direct connection to information about crime and crime prevention in your community. Thank you for choosing to stay informed and helping us create a culture of safety in Winnipeg. Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online CrimeStat Crime Stoppers Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe. Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.