• regular grant for security assessment, infrastructure and equipment purchases, and related training

• cost recovery grant – reimbursement of expenses incurred after June 1, 2021

For more information, access the webpage here.

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Sgt Nick Wilsher (nwilshire@calgarypolice.ca) of the Calgary Police Service (CPS) said:

Security Risk Assessments are like CPTED’s only they will go into more detail re types of security systems, lighting, locks, secure rooms, etc. They are done by private firms, and I have been told those firms charge between $5,000 – $10,000 for these assessments.

At Calgary Police Services,  we recommend people do their homework in researching these firms; this link allows people to check if the firm is a company licensed to do this work. https://securitylicenselookup.apps.alberta.ca/

At CPS we talk with the person requesting to find out what they need, and then give advice accordingly; we will even do CPTED’s for them, as this helps if they are looking to claim a government grant. Normally we find those requesting are small businesses, not for profits, or community groups, who are claiming a government grant for this work to be done. I think EPS and RCMP offer the same service.

Mark Kay (mark@mkayconsulting,ca) has experience doing SRAs and could actually do them – depending on the location and organization/facility.

He has indicated that, depending on your needs, if he doesn’t have the capacity to support the groups, he will refer you to CPTED Canada (if needs are more CPTED-related) – or to the ASIS Northern or Southern Alberta Chapters – if their needs are more security-related. (American Society for Industrial Security).

Lawrence Jansen is with the Edmonton Police Service and indicates that the Neighbourhood Empowerment Team launched it’s Online CPTED Assessment December 14, 2023.  It can be found at https://www.edmonton.ca/residential_neighbourhoods/community_safety/neighbourhood-empowerment-team along with other resources.

To access the webpage, click this link.

Crime is driven by the world market price for copper which has soared 400 per cent in the past five years. Copper is the most valuable non-ferrous metal. Utilities are not the only targets. Construction, oil and gas companies, municipalities and other businesses are also common victims of crime.

In 2022, FortisAlberta had nearly 380 thefts. Along with the considerable cost of repairing our power poles, wires, transformers and other assets, is the cost of the environmental clean up which averages $15,000 per site.

When energized services are vandalized, not only is there potential for injury and death to those committing the crime, but also to workers and innocent victims who may come upon energized lines when trying to make repairs.

The safety of our customers, communities and employees is our number one priority. So, FortisAlberta has partnered with the RCMP and other local law enforcement agencies. We are asking crime agencies and volunteers for help as well by reporting any suspicious activity to local law enforcement. This includes:

• Non-branded employees and vehicles working around a pole or transformer
• Downed lines that appear to be ‘cut’ or ‘dragged’ to the ground
• Broken poles or open transformers

Please do not put yourself at risk by approaching anyone who you feel might be suspicious. Assume all downed lines are energized and stay 10 metres away. Ask law enforcement to contact the utility. If you have questions, FortisAlberta Contact Centre agents will be happy to help 24/7 at 310-WIRE (9473).

We appreciate all volunteer crime agencies and know that by working together with our 1,300 employees around the province, we can keep the system safe and lights on for the over half-million customers that FortisAlberta serves. For more information on scrap metal, wire and equipment theft or vandalism, the Government of Alberta has outlined the steps to reporting incidents, the legal requirements as a buyer or seller of metals, as well as the penalties when caught engaging in illegal metal theft.  

Edmonton – The Alberta RCMP are excited to announce our voluntary surveillance camera registry program, called CAPTURE (Community Assisted Policing Through the Use of Recorded Evidence) is now province wide.

 Residents and businesses who have video surveillance, and are willing to share video camera footage when requested, can sign up. This initiative won’t replace officers from knocking on doors, but it will help officers track down video evidence in ongoing criminal investigations in RCMP jurisdictions.

 The program aims to reduce the time an officer needs to search for and gather video evidence when conducting an investigation. The CAPTURE program allows a person or business to upload a portion of the video requested. This allows the officer to evaluate the video footage before deciding to ask for a copy.

 To get started, visit www.ruralalbertacapture.ca and create an account. From there you can enter your contact information and video cameras on the secure site. Your information is not available to the public. If an officer needs to contact you, they will do so by the information provided.

 Things to know about the program:

• This is completely voluntary and consent can be withdrawn at any time;
• Registering a camera and contact information allows the RCMP to see a list of security cameras so they can contact the owners during an investigation;
• The video footage on your camera remains your property; 
• The RCMP will not have live access to your camera feed. We will only ask for videos already recorded;
• You can share your video footage through the website for an officer to view before they decide if the video will help in their investigation; and
• An officer can provide you with a USB thumb drive to copy your video. An officer can not download the video; they can only view it.

 This strategy is another way the Alberta RCMP are working with our communities to help solve crime faster, together. By providing video footage to police during an investigation, communities increase the chance of a successful prosecution.

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The resource not only highlights some of the most common types of identity theft to look out for, but it also features cybersecurity tips to help keep your information safe, such as remembering to check your credit report and setting up banking alerts. It even goes a step further sourcing 40+ identity theft statistics to show you the true impact of identity theft on the people affected.