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Three days to go in Crime Prevention Week…

Filed under: Crime and punishment, Government Works, Observances by Kevin Griffiths — Leave a comment
November 4, 2021

You can talk to the police about seeing a crime.

A peace officer talks to a citizen. File Photo KDG

November 1st-7th is crime prevention week. The most helpful thing a citizen can do to observe this week is to report crimes. Reporting will give you a leg up on civics and what is available to make safety a reality in your community.

The first way and the least intrusive is to call 911, the second is to call the listed non-Emergency number to the police, and the third is to report online. Online reporting only takes property crimes under $5000.00 and is less interactive.

The police are on alert this week for public interaction so this would be a good time to be aware and use your ability if indeed you are in that position. Good luck

On this Day: November 4rth 1960

Jane Goodall observes chimps making tools.

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TGIF- 911 cell phone levy…

Filed under: Public safety by Kevin Griffiths — Leave a comment
November 22, 2019
Telus tower
File photo KDG

Mike Farnsworth is saying he wants a levy on 911 for cellphones.

UBCM’s support is based in part on an understanding that revenue generated through a CAL would not go to provincial general revenue. Instead, a governance entity would be established to manage revenue distribution. This is generally consistent with past UBCM policy seeking the establishment of an independent body for 911 CAL revenue administration.

Source ubcm

There have been meetings about the levy and the government has sent a MLA to look into high costs of cell use in Canada.

Service gaps an issue…

The government is concerned about overall 911 service. If you have a concern don’t call 911 as it is an emergency number. Talk to your MLA.

On this Day: November 22nd 1968

The Beatles release the white album.

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