How it Works
Like other successful crime prevention programs, the St. Albert Citizen’s Patrol Society helps to deter mischief, theft, break and enter as well as other crimes of opportunity. It does this by being a “visible” presence in the community. Volunteers get to know neighbours, stop and talk to young people and make an effort to let residents know when their property appears vulnerable to theft.
Why it Works
Have you ever driven your car past a marked policecruiser, only to find yourself taking your foot offthe gas and ensuring your seat belt is on? TheCitizen’s Patrol has a similar effect on would-be vandalsor thieves.
Our Approach
If a Citizen’s Patrol volunteer comes across suspicious or criminal activity, they use mobile telephones to communicate with the Police.Members are non-confrontational and restrict involvement to observing and reporting.On occasion the RCMP requires extra eyes and ears in the community when a missing child or other similar incident arises. The Citizen’s Patrol will react and respond to requests from the RCMP to help out in situations like this.