Good Day Block Watch Captains, Co-Captains & Participants,
West Vancouver Police have responded to 210 calls for service since our October 3rd Update.
Click Here To View Updated West Vancouver Crime Alerts
Prevent One Crime That Can Lead To Another
A Theft from Auto report this week unfortunately became a Residential Break-in. Suspects broke into a car parked street-side in the Dundarave. A garage door opener in the vehicle was then used to access the home’s garage where a bicycle was stolen.
We urge you to avoid leaving items of value in your vehicles when they are unattended, whether locked or not. That is also applicable to keys or fobs that can be used to break into another vehicle or property.
Theft
Prompt reports & patrol team responses ended with suspects in custody in two matters this week.
Officers were called to a report of wire-theft in progress in the Woodgreen area. Officers responded to the area, stopped, identified arrested the suspect as they attempted to leave the area.
In another matter, officers responded to a report of an intoxicated & aggressive taxi passenger. Officers patrolling the area subsequently located & identified the suspect as they left a nearby retail shop carrying clothing subsequently confirmed as stolen. Again, the suspect was arrested without incident.
WVPD Citizen Satisfaction Survey – Concludes October 14th
West Vancouver Police are conducting a Citizen Satisfaction Survey October 1st to 14th. Your input as members of the West Vancouver Community is of vital interest to us. West Vancouver Police have partnered with an independent research consultant to administer the online, anonymous survey regarding public satisfaction with & attitudes towards police services and community safety in West Vancouver.
Please feel free to share this information & link with anyone in your personal network who lives, works, or participates in community or recreational activities in West Vancouver.
Great BC Shake-Out – Earthquake Drill
We live in a part of the world at high risk for dangerous earthquakes. It is time for an annual province wide earthquake drill that all are urged to take part in. The Great British Columbia Shake Out will be held at 10:17am, October 17th, 2024.
This is an opportunity for everyone, at home, work or in the community to practice essential earthquake safety measures including “Drop, Cover & Hold On”.
Beyond joining in the drill, you are urged to critically review & update your own emergency preparedness plans and supplies and to take proactive measures to secure your home & workspaces to reduce your risk of damage or injuries.
Click Here To Learn How Take Part In The Great BC Shake Out
Click Here For Emergency Prep Information From North Shore Emergency Management
Cyber Security Month
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month in Canada. We’ll be sharing information links throughout the month on protecting yourself online. This week we join in encouraging you to think more carefully about keeping your private information private.
Click Here to visit GetCyberSafe.gc.ca for advice on securing personal electronic devices
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