Crime Prevention Tools
Graffiti Vandalism
The Graffiti Vandalism Coordinator is resonsible for gathering information on incidents of graffiti and creating a database of incidents and characteristics of the offenders. Each graffiti vandal usually has a unique signature or symbol marking his or her work.The Graffiti Officer takes pictures of graffiti and interviews offenders to develop profiles and reports that help in the investigation of other offences.
You can help police track this problem. If your property is targeted by a graffiti vandal, remember "Record, Report and Remove".
- Record: take pictures of the damage
- Report: write the date, time and location on the back of the photo, sign it and drop it off at the nearest district office or email it to cpsgraffiti@calgarypolice.ca
- graffiti vandalism in progress call 9-1-1
- report to the police at 403-266-1234
- graffiti on public or private property call 3-1-1
- Remove: clean up the graffiti as soon as you can. Visit the City of Calgary's graffiti site for removal tips
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
We constantly respond to our environment, whether we are aware of it or not. Our responses help us interact safely in our communities. Effective design of our environment helps us to feel safer and reduces opportunities for criminal acts to occur. For detailed information see Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED).
Identity Theft
Identity theft is a crime whereby the perpetrator acquires key pieces of personal information about an individual in order to impersonate them. The victim may be dead or living. For detailed information on identity theft see Identity Theft.
Protecting Youth on the Internet
As parents we are all concerned about the safety of our children on the internet. For tips on how to teach children safety on the internet see Protecting Youth on the Internet.
Internet Security Policy for Families
Locking up when leaving the home is the responsibility of everyone in the family right? Develop the same rules for computer and internet security, and make sure everyone who uses a computer in the home follows your internet security rules.
Internet Safety
The internet has many benefits, but it also has a negative side. Specifically, there is the potential for dangerous situations in which children may be exploited or victimized. To make the internet as safe as possible, the community and police must work together. Make your family's online experience as safe as possible by learning about the benefits and risks of the internet, and by monitoring your children's online activity. For more information see Internet Safety.
Police & Community Awareness Program (PCAP)
Police & Community Awareness Program (PCAP, formerly known as PACT) is a proven, effective crime prevention tool employed by the Calgary Police Service to alert residents in Calgary and surrounding rural areas to important situations such as criminal acts occurring in their area or requests for public assistance in cases such as missing children. Furthermore, it provided its messages to a person answering the call or to a standard answering machine.
Visit the online PCAP registration form.
Prevent Ski & Snowboard Theft
Skis and snowboards are popular targets for thieves, especially at busy hills where people continually drop off and pick up their equipment. Skis and snowboards become even easier targets when they are left unattended or unlocked. The Calgary Police Service and Canada Olympic Park offer tips to help prevent ski and snowboard theft.
Safe Raving Advice
All night techno-dance parties are fun and exciting, but they can also be very dangerous if you don't understand the risks. For safe raving advice and honest information on topics we believe ravers deserve to know about, such as drugs, hearing concerns, and the laws that govern raves see safe raves.
Telemarketing Fraud
Telemarketing fraud can happen to anybody. Your family, friends and neighbours could become victims. It is not an isolated or individual crime - it affects all of us. For more information see Telemarketing Fraud.
Updated: Thursday, May 12, 2011 4:42 PM