News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Friday, July 14, 2017   Home Smart Initiative Launch As previously released, the Winnipeg Police Service has seen an increase in the reports of residential Break and Enters and Property Crime in the City of Winnipeg.     The Winnipeg Police Service Community Support Division is launching the William Whyte Home Smart Safety Initiative. Officers will provide information on steps which can be taken to create a safe environment and safer communities.     This neighbourhood was chosen as the first location for this initiative due to a notable increase in property related crimes based on crime analysis. Other communities may be considered in the future if there is a higher than average property crime rate identified.     Approximately 50 officers, cadets, and volunteers will be walking door to door in the area, meeting with local residents and providing feedback and tips regarding home security.     Also present will be the area Divisional Commander, Jamie Blunden, and Divisional Commander Gord Friesen of Community Support Division, as well as members of the Bear Clan and The Salvation Army.     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 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 11:00 p.m. - 9:00 a.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.   For further information contact either:    Constable Rob Carver, Public Information Officer    Constable Jay Murray, Public Information Officer    Constable Tammy Skrabek, Public Information Officer    Kelly Dehn, Manager of Public Affairs        Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online Crime Stoppers CrimeStat 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.