Tabitha Gallicano Asks:
Some have already answered this question on facebook. But here it is in case some missed it that might want to answer.
Property Crime and petty theft has increased in Kamloops over the last couple of years. We have initiated the Cap program on the North shore and have noticed an improvement with their presence. We have a great presence of RCMP as well as the re-emergence of neighbourhood block watches. There are further design and landscaping techniques we can utilize that also deters criminal behaviour. What are your thoughts on some provisions and/or steps within councils jurisdiction that could be implemented in order to reduce property and vehicle crime.
All of what you have mentioned Tabitha is having a positive impact. I think the crime prevention folks within the city have been able to facilitate great education to let residents know what they can do to make their homes and vehicles less of a target for crimes of opportunity. I think city council has to make sure we have enough police officers to deal with situations as they arise. One thing is that potentially tricky but I believe might have real positive impact is for council to look at helping funding more early intervention social services like outreach or life skills programs so that the we can avoid paying increasing amounts in police or bylaws response.