Community Supported Policing

Effective policing is a direct result of effective communication. This happens through ongoing consultation with the community, feedback from partners and via communication to residents. There are many tools which are used to facilitate this communication. For more information about any of the initiatives outlined below, please contact the Sidney North Saanich RCMP at 250-656-3931.

All Valuables Removed Stickers

In partnership with Greater Victoria Crimestoppers, the RCMP are distributing high visibility stickers telling thieves: "All Valuables Removed." They are small and go in the window of your vehicle to send a clear message that the vehicle is empty of temptation. These stickers are a proactive step to deter theft, and serve as a handy reminder to owners as well. Stickers are available at the Sidney North Saanich RCMP Detachment and Sidney Town Hall, as well as Canadian Tire, Thrifty Foods and Save On Foods.

Block Watch

Block Watch is a crime prevention program designed to engage the community in reporting suspicious activity in their neighbourhood to reduce crime. A Block Watch group is comprised of a Block Watch Captain, Co-Captain and participants. The Captain and Co-Captain are the communication link between their neighbourhood Block Watch participants and the RCMP.

The Sidney North Saanich RCMP are continuing to develop the Block Watch program to effectively send crime prevention messages to our community members and enhance community safety. Auxiliary Cst. Ian Collis is the liaison for this program and has over 55 active Block Watch groups registered, who have begun receiving safety and crime prevention messaging from him via their email. This enables the captains to disseminate the valuable safety information to their groups in a timely manner. To start a Block Watch Group in the Sidney/North Saanich area, please contact Auxiliary Constable Ian Collis at 250-656-3931 or Ian.Collis@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.

Presentations

The Sidney North Saanich RCMP are available to provide talks or presentations to groups on a variety of topics, ranging from personal safety, fraud prevention, healthy choices, loss prevention and online risks. Call Cst. E. Paul Mittelsteadt for details at 250-656-3931.