Southwood residents talk crime concerns with police

With the pandemic restrictions now lifted, Kilmer said it was a good time to bring the community together and have them discuss common concerns.

Cst. Derek Simonson told people that there are ways to mitigate the risk, such as having good lighting and being aware of not only your personal property but also what is going on in the neighbourhood.

Kilmer said that Police Chief Jonathan Bergen also answered many questions.

Addictions are driving the change in crime patterns but that is beyond the ability of either police or a local group to stop, Kilmer said. That addiction is what is driving the change is known, but is beyond the ability of either police or a local group to stop, Kilmer said.

“We in the community in Prince Albert understand that social issues are driving the change and that’s far beyond what the police mandate or the municipal mandate is,” she said.

Quitting is not an option, however, and so Kilmer said that neighbourhoods benefit by joining forces.

“It’s a societal thing but we just can’t give up. We need to keep working together and working hard together and being really good neighbours,” said Kilmer.

Residents also heard some explanations on the difference between bylaws and related enforcement and matters investigated by officers.

As always, police requested that people that see unusual activity or crime report the incident to police, even if it does not result in any charges.

The information is used to understand crime trends.

A second meeting is planned for Sunday evening in East Hill.

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susan.mcneil@pattisonmedia.com

by Susan McNeil

Southwood residents talk crime concerns with police

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