Block Watch Coordinator’s Update – July 03

Good Day Block Watch Captains, Co-Captains & Participants,

West Vancouver Police have responded to 281 calls for service since our June 26^th update.

For updated crime alerts anytime click westvanpolice.ca/crime-alerts

Summer Heat & Home Security

The forecast indicates we are headed for daytime temperatures in the mid to high 20’s over the next week to ten days with the potential for even higher temperatures as mid-summer approaches.  Higher summer temperatures can create seasonal crime risks, and it is vital to be alert in advance.

Homes can become more tempting to criminals with windows and doors left open more frequently, and homeowners often spending less time at home. If you are staying home or plan to be away, take time to secure any door or window that will be unattended, either while you are busy socializing or sleeping.

Criminals look for easy opportunities, and inattention to security details during the summer months can help present suspects with an opening to commit an offence.  If you are leaving your home for errands, take time to secure any accessible entries. If you need ventilation of an open window or sliding door, ensure you have adequate secondary locks installed that allow the entry or window to be open, but not wide enough for a suspect to enter through.

If you are travelling away from home for vacation:

• Arrange for a trusted family member or friend to periodically check your home and collect mail or delivery items while you are gone.
• Before you go, confirm all doors & windows are secure
• If you have an alarm system, you should make sure it’s working and use it.
• Unplug your garage door opener and lock your garage door.
• Wait until you are back home before posting about your trip on social media.

WVPD in the Community – North Shore Strong 2 – A Cops for Cancer Gala

Thank you to all who supported our 2^nd annual North Shore Strong – A Cops for Cancer Gala last month at Gleneagles!  We are happy to report after all proceeds from very generous auction donors & bidders were added up, we proudly forwarded a donation of $26,330 to the Canadian Cancer Society for Pediatric Cancer Research & support programs like Camp Goodtimes! We are already looking forward to North Shore Strong 3 on June 13^th, 2026! Meantime, Constables Jack Yee & Jerid McCuaig are continuing to fundraise and train now for the Tour de Coast September 12^th to 19^th. The tour will visit several stops in West Vancouver September 12^th.  We’ll share more itinerary details as the ride approaches.

Anytime you see activity of concern, please don’t hesitate to call West Vancouver Police. Call 604-925-7300 for non-emergency matters. Call 9-1-1 in an emergency, including events that involve an immediate threat to a person or property or to report a substantive crime in progress. For updated crime alerts anytime click westvanpolice.ca/crime-alerts.  

Jeff Palmer

Block Watch & Operational Support Coordinator

West Vancouver Police

t: 604-925-7300