E-Watch - 17-09-09

View neighbourhood reports for Residential Break and Enters and Stolen Vehicles. Visit CrimeStat to view Crime Statistics in Winnipeg. The CrimeStat website is an online resource that provides timely statistical information relating to crime in Winnipeg. Crime Prevention Tip Home Smart Initiative – River Heights Neighbourhood The Winnipeg Police Service continues to see high numbers of reports of residential Break and Enters and Property Crime in the City of Winnipeg. Tomorrow, Sunday, September 10, this initiative will continue in the River Heights community. The WPS Caravan will be at the River Heights Community Club (1370 Grosvenor Ave.) between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Community Relations officers, Cadets and by-law officers will be on hand to provide information and tips regarding home security. Officers will also have information on: - Recruiting for both police and civilian positions - By-law infractions - How to become a COPP member (Citizens On Patrol Program) Uniformed officers and cadets will be in vehicles, on foot and bicycles throughout the neighbourhood to offer prevention tips and answer questions. Most property crimes are preventable. Take away the opportunity and help keep your home safe. For more information and additional safety tips, please visit the Winnipeg Police Service website at Home Smart Safety Initiative. Did you know? • The most common time for a residential break and enters in Winnipeg is between 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. • The most common time for garage break and enters in Winnipeg is between 11 a.m. & 9 p.m. • The most common method of entry was a front or back door and nearly half of those were left unlocked. • The average break and enter takes less than three minutes. 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.