Good Day Block Watch Captains, Co-Captains & Participants,
West Vancouver Police have responded to 246 calls for service since our December 5th update.
Block Watch Crime Alerts for December 6th to 12th are attached.
Block Watch Alerts & The Holiday Season
On behalf of West Vancouver Block Watch, Chief Constable John Lo & our West Vancouver Police family, we wish you & yours the very best in this season of celebration, and a joyful, healthy, and prosperous 2024! Have happy, safe & secure holidays!
Officers are ready to answer the call 24-7 through the holidays.
As always, if you are aware of an immediate danger to a person or property, a crime in progress or a substantive crime that just occurred, call 9-1-1 immediately and stay on the line. Non-emergency reports to West Vancouver Police can be made by phone at 604-925-7300 or online at https://westvanpolice.ca/report-a-crime/
Our next updated Block Watch Crime Alerts & Coordinator’s Update will be issued Thursday, January 9th
Before You Go Away
Please take time ahead of any planned trips to ensure your property will be fully secured while you’re away. Confirm that your alarm system is working and properly set. Take time to ensure any surveillance cameras are clear of any obstructions.
We encourage you to have a family member, trusted local friend or neighbour check your property regularly and clear any delivery items. Avoid leaving any gifts, wrapped or otherwise, where they can be seen through an exterior window. Avoid sharing any travel plans on social media in advance or during your trip.
If you rely on a web-based security camera or alarm system that delivers alerts to a smart phone or tablet, remember your system will not be able to deliver an alert if your device is away from internet either on airplane mode or elsewhere. A friend or family member able to monitor your alarm locally can help alert police more quickly of any issues at your home
**Please review our Crime Alerts. If you become aware of an offence in your neighbourhood area, we encourage you to review your own home surveillance system for any suspicious persons or activity on your own property. Please don’t hesitate to contact Police if you note anything of interest.**
Make The Right Call
We are making available a new guide this week and invite our Block Watch participants to share this among your personal networks. We all know 9-1-1 is the number for emergencies where Police, Fire or Ambulance assistance is needed. Call 604-925-7300 for non-emergency West Vancouver Police service.
“Make The Right Call” is a comprehensive listing of numbers you can call for less urgent & non-emergency assistance for a broad range of public services. We encourage you to Click Make The Right Call and bookmark the page on your web browser so you can easily access it when needed.
Chief John Lo – Block Watch Newsletter
A reminder that Chief Constable John Lo’s latest Block Watch Newsletter is now available. Block Watch is a vital partnership with our whole community toward a safer West Vancouver and Chief Lo regularly updates Block Watch participants directly through these newsletters. Our newsletters are available in English, Simplified Chinese & Farsi. Click Here To View Chief Lo’s Block Watch Newsletters At WestVanPolice.ca. You are welcome to share these newsletters & to encourage more West Vancouver neighbours to join Block Watch!
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
