Calgarys Child Magazine 2012 Jan-Feb : Page 6
COMMUNITY CONNECTION Encouraging our children to volunteer is important. The road to success begins with children. CALGARY POLICE SERVICE HOW TO ‘BE A Good Witness’ BY CHIEF RICK HANSON T he police can’t be everywhere, all of the time. Calgarians are the eyes and ears police rely on – and it is important we all work together to prevent crime and keep our communities safe. We are fortunate that many Calgarians report suspicious behavior or criminal activity; however, we also know that many crimes go unreported. By reporting suspicious activity, you may prevent future crimes and help protect others from becoming a victim. When people in the community look out for each other, their neighborhoods become stronger and safer for our families. In 2011, we launched the ‘Be a Good Witness’ campaign with the Alberta Motor Association. The aim of the campaign is to raise awareness of what information police are looking for from witnesses, how to report a crime or information that may be related to a crime and to encourage citizens to report suspicious behavior. In a recent Calgary Police Commission report, 43 per cent of people surveyed who had been a victim of crime said they did not report it to police. The most common reason given for not reporting was because they “didn’t want to bother police.” observe report record could be the missing piece needed to solve or prevent a crime. We don’t want to scare our children; however, if you feel they are at the appropriate age, it might be worth considering talking to them about reporting any suspicious activity in your neighborhood. To learn more about what to look for, and to test your observation and recall skills in an online game, go to calgarypolice.ca and click on ‘Community Services.’ To play the ‘Be a Good Witness’ game online, visit calgarypolice.ca/goodwitness.html. Observe. Record. Report. Rick Hanson is the Chief of Police for the Calgary Police Service. CCM Photo: Man on phone: Comstock/Thinkstock Never underestimate the power of your information and never feel as though you are bothering us by reporting something. Something as simple as reporting a suspicious person running down the street, or part of the licence plate of a vehicle, • Infant & Child • Sleep • Discipline • Toilet Learning • Phone Consults • Seminars (403) 242-3533 www.raymondparenting.com -Billie Jo Ross MORNING CO-HOST, LITE 95.9 Learning happens in everything we do. FamilyLiteracyDay.ca BECOME A ROLE MOTHER. Learn about family-friendly ways to give back to your community and share stories of how you make a difference. MORNING NEWS . 5.30 -9.00 Visit us at FACEBOOK.COM/ROLEMOTHERS 6 • Find us on Facebook & Twitter Amber Schinkel Scott Fee Leslie Horton Jordan Witzel T hink. Global
CPS: How To Be A Good Witness
Chief Rick Hanson
HOW TO ‘BE A Good Witness’<br /> <br /> The police can’t be everywhere, all of the time. Calgarians are the eyes and ears police rely on – and it is important we all work together to prevent crime and keep our communities safe.<br /> <br /> We are fortunate that many Calgarians report suspicious behavior or criminal activity; however, we also know that many crimes go unreported.<br /> <br /> By reporting suspicious activity, you may prevent future crimes and help protect others from becoming a victim. When people in the community look out for each other, their neighborhoods become stronger and safer for our families.<br /> <br /> In 2011, we launched the ‘Be a Good Witness’ campaign with the Alberta Motor Association. The aim of the campaign is to raise awareness of what information police are looking for from witnesses, how to report a crime or information that may be related to a crime and to encourage citizens to report suspicious behavior.<br /> <br /> In a recent Calgary Police Commission report, 43 per cent of people surveyed who had been a victim of crime said they did not report it to police. The most common reason given for not reporting was because they “didn’t want to bother police.”<br /> <br /> Never underestimate the power of your information and never feel as though you are bothering us by reporting something. Something as simple as reporting a suspicious person running down the street, or part of the licence plate of a vehicle, could be the missing piece needed to solve or prevent a crime.<br /> <br /> We don’t want to scare our children; however, if you feel they are at the appropriate age, it might be worth considering talking to them about reporting any suspicious activity in your neighborhood.<br /> <br /> To learn more about what to look for, and to test your observation and recall skills in an online game, go to calgarypolice.ca and click on ‘Community Services.’ To play the ‘Be a Good Witness’ game online, visit calgarypolice.ca/goodwitness.html. Observe. Record. Report.<br /> <br /> Rick Hanson is the Chief of Police for the Calgary Police Service.<br /> <br /> "Encouraging our children to volunteer is important. The road to success begins with children."