Concerns over crime in Fort 91原创 will be aired at a public information session set for this April 9 at the Fort 91原创 Community Hall.
鈥淲e noticed that there鈥檚 been a lot more reports of residential and commercial break ins,鈥� said Soo-Jean Lee, a director of the Fort 91原创 Community Association.
The Community Association decided, with increasing concerns from members of the public and on local Facebook groups, to host the crime prevention session, said Lee.
The main purpose of the event is to heighten awareness of crime prevention strategies, said Lee.
Local Crime Watch captains, the 91原创 RCMP鈥檚 coordinator for Block Watch, and the RCMP liaison officer for Fort 91原创 will be speaking at the event.
There will be information on how to set up a neighbourhood watch and a question and answer session.
鈥淭he success of crime prevention depends on people working together in families, neighbourhoods, businesses and community organizations to build safe communities while working in tandem with local law enforcement agencies,鈥� said Andy Schildhorn, president of the Fort 91原创 Community Association.
The session is open to anyone, and there is no registration required.
鈥淲e鈥檝e had a lot of response,鈥� Lee said.
The event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Fort 91原创 Community Hall.
