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November 23, 2011

CRIME ALERT

          ATTENTION OFF CAMPUS RESIDENCE STUDENTS

Recently there has been an increase in the Break and Enters to residences and Theft from Vehicles in the area north of the downtown.  This area has a high student population.  After reviewing the statistics the Peterborough Lakefield Police Service have determined the majority of these incidents were a result of unlocked doors and windows.  In an effort to reduce these crimes the Peterborough Lakefield Community Police are advising residents of the following crime prevention tips:

Residences:

• Lock all doors both day and night time
• Close and Lock windows at night

(screens can be cut and access gained on open windows)

• Close window coverings at night to keep valuables out of plain view
• Keep porches and rear driveways illuminated or have motion sensor lighting

 

Vehicles:

• Keep vehicles locked at all times
• Remove all valuables from vehicle (ie phones, computers, GPS units)

 General

• Insure and inventory your belongings (note make, model, serial # etc)
• Back up important data

 

The Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service offers a Homeguard Program.  The Homeguard Program is a FREE security audit/survey of your residence and is completed by a Peterborough Lakefield Community Policy Auxiliary Officer. To make an appointment, call 705-876-1122 and ask for Victim Services.

 

For more information and other Crime Prevention Tips visit the following websites:

www.peterboroughpolice.com     www.trentu.ca/security/

 

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November 9, 2011

Break and enter problems continue

(Peterborough Examiner)

Break and enters continue to plague the city's west end, with city police investigating two incidents Tuesday morning.

Staff Sgt. Neil Collins said the crime is a reoccurring problem in the city.

For the most part, he said, perpetrators are getting into houses through unlocked doors and windows.

Police are reminding residents to keep doors and windows locked at all times.

It's a simple deterrent to would-be thieves, police said, and a simple step that can go a long way to keeping your home and valuables safe.

Anyone with information on a break and enter can call police at 705-876-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

 

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 September 22, 2011

Lock your doors

(PETERBOROUGH) Peterborough-Lakefield police is warning residents to make sure their doors and windows are locked.

In particular, police say they have recently responded to several break-ins in the area north of McDonnel Street, Water Street to the east and Reid Street to the west.

Police say this area has a high student residential population and police are asking residents to lock all doors and windows even when you are home.

Police also warn residents to ensure curtains or blinds are closed so property such as computers, large screen televisions, gaming units and cellphones cannot be seen from outside.

Residents should be vigilant and report any suspicious activity or persons in your neighbourhood to police.

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MyBeat provides alerts on everything from campus wide class cancellations to campus safety notices

 

 

Trent students and members of the community are encouraged to register for this valuable public safety tool to receive text messages or e-mails pertaining to crime and security notices provided by Trent University Risk Management department or the Peterborough Lakefield Community Police. The messages will be brief and may refer participants to other media for further information.

 

Anyone who resides, operates a business, is employed or visits in the City of Peterborough or the Village of Lakefield can register online at www.peterboroughpolice.com  via the “My Beat” button.

 

Types of alert messages that users may choose to receive by way of cellular phone and / or e-mail addresses are:

 

Trent University Alerts – means information pertaining to Trent University safety and emergencies.

 

Community Alerts: information such as road closures, power outages, and general interest items.

 

Crime Alerts: information relating to more serious crimes and crimes in progress.

 

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The intention of the My Beat program is to keep citizens informed of important events occurring that will heighten community awareness while carrying out daily activities, resulting in improved public safety. The program does not permit users to send a reply to alerts received. If you have information to provide to the police as a result of an alert please respond to the non-emergency police phone number (705) 876-1122 or in the case of an emergency call 911.

 

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