New Community Watch logo
Many residents are worried about the increase in crime across the region, and Crime Stoppers of Halton (CSH) is looking to help stop it.
In partnership with the Halton Police Board and Halton Regional Police Service, CSH is launching the Community Watch pilot program in southeast Oakville.
As many homeowners in Halton express growing concerns about increasing incidents of auto theft, home and business break-ins, vandalism, and an overall sense of diminishing safety, Crime Stoppers provides the community with an opportunity to stay informed, learn effective strategies for protecting valuables, and engage with their local neighbourhoods.
Residents are invited to sign up for the Community Watch newsletter, or register as volunteers, and play an active role in promoting this modernized version of neighbourhood watch.
In the coming months, the following initiatives are planned for launch:
- Free community watch signage for your home and street
- Free community seminars on safety and crime prevention
- Free home safety inspections
- Discounts through local security businesses
Crime Stoppers of Halton is a volunteer-run, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting safety awareness across the region. They work in close collaboration with the Halton Regional Police Service, media partners, and the community to provide crime awareness and safety tips. They also operate an anonymous tip line at 1-800-222-TIPS, where residents who provide information leading to a suspect’s arrest are eligible to receive up to $2000.
If you are interested in learning more about the Community Watch program or would like to get involved, please don’t hesitate to contact us using the information below.
- Executive Director Colin Jessome – cjessome@haltoncrimestoppers.ca
- Crime Stoppers of Halton website
- Community Watch website
- Community Watch Newsletter
- Become a Crime Stoppers Volunteer
If you have a news tip or story idea, you can now send us a heads up via email at News1013@LocalRadio.ca. If you’d like to get ahold of me personally, shoot me a message at Cameron.Wilkinson@LocalRadio.ca. We’re in the business of content creation, so no idea is a bad idea.
