AUTOMOBILE SAFETY TIPS
- remove keys, close windows and lock doors each time you leave your car - lock doors while driving
- never leave car unattended with engine running
- carry spare keys
- do not leave in secret hiding place
- lock identification papers and automatic garage door opener in glove compartment
- do not leave credit cards and/or receipts in car
- if valuables, luggage, or packages must be left in car, store in trunk or under luggage cover in hatchback
- avoid parking in dark, secluded areas
- use removable brackets for car stereos lock in trunk or take with you
- inventory accessories by recording serial numbers and/or other identifying marks - keep list in safe place other than vehicle
- engrave valuables with driver’s license number
- replace standard door lock knobs (which can be opened using bent coat hangers) with tapered knobs
- install auto burglar alarm and advertise fact
- install locking gas cap
- for older model install spiral wire device in gas filler pipe to prevent insertion of siphon hose
- safety devices are available at auto accessory stores such as alarm systems, hood locks, etc.
- if you suspect someone is following you, drive to nearest public place such as gas station or all-night restaurant, and blow your horn
- if you have car trouble, raise hood, lock yourself in, wait for police
- if stranger stops to offer help, do not get out
- ask stranger to call service truck for you
COMMUNITY OPERATION SUPPORT UNIT
- resource to police forces and community groups for projects such as: - Neighbourhood Watch - Home Security Surveys - Senior Citizen Safety - Sexual Assault Prevention
MINISTRY OF THE SOLICITOR GENERAL
POLICE SERVICES BRANCH
2nd Flr-815 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2E6
604-660-2604
Kelowna - Cpl Dan Seibel 470-6231
Crime Prevention Coordinator - City of Kelowna
Alex Johnston 470-6219
Crime Prevention Coordinator - Reg Dist Cent OK
Mike Kane 470-6218
CRIME STOPPERS
- unique crime-fighting organization, relying on close cooperation of citizens, police and media - each week the media publicizes a crime
- crime stoppers receive tips from anonymous callers and passes information on to police to help solve case
CRIME STOPPERS will pay up to $2000 for information that leads to an arrest, recovery of drugs, or stolen property
- tax-deductible contributions are received from private individuals, corporations and service clubs - more crimes are solved through this program than any other investigative unit
KELOWNA 1-800-222-8477
Main office number for information 470-6215
PENTICTON 1-800-222-8477
OLIVER/OSOYOOS
KEREMEOS/PRINCETON 1-800-222-8477
VERNON 1-800-222-8477
Vernon Crime Stoppers also services the surrounding areas from Oyama to Shuswap. www.crimestoppers.net
COMMUNITY INVOLVED PROGRAMS
- armed robbery - block parents - business seminars - child abuse - citizen patrols - CPTED (crime prevention through environmental design) - DARE (drug abuse resistance education) - fraud - neighbourhood watch - operation provident - recruitment - shoplifting - ski watch - all are sponsored by your local Detachment RCMP - applications will be gladly accepted throughout year - contact any Community Relation Constable
KELOWNA DETACHMENT RCMP
350 Doyle Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6V7
762-3300
COMMUNITY POLICE OFFICES
LAKE COUNTRY
3231 Berry Road, Winfield, BC V4V 1T8
766-2288
MISSION
4065 Lakeshore Road, Kelowna, BC V1W 1V7 764-5004
PEACHLAND
4431-6th Street, Peachland, BC V0H 1X0
767-2623
RUTLAND
115 McIntosh Road, Kelowna, BC V1X 2C5
765-6355
WESTBANK
100-3711 Old Okanagan Hwy, Westbank, BC V4T 2H9
768-2880
RCMP South Okanagan
KEREMEOS RCMP
1000 Hwy 3 Keremeos, BC V0H 1N0
499-5511
OLIVER RCMP
9525-346th Avenue, Oliver, BC V0H 1TO
498-3422
OSOYOOS RCMP
9501-78th Avenue, Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V0
495-7236
PENTICTON DETACHMENT RCMP
1103 Main Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5E6
492-4300
PRINCETON RCMP
200 Hwy 3, Princeton, BC V0H 1W0
295-6911
SUMMERLAND RCMP
8907 Jubilee, Summerland, BC V0H 1Z0
494-7416
RCMP North Okanagan
VERNON DETACHMENT RCMP
3402-30th Street, Vernon, BC V1T 5E5
545-7171
Community Policing Office
101-3334-30th Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 2C8
260-5833
ARMSTRONG RCMP
3710 Pleasant Valley Road, Armstrong, BC
546-3028
ENDERBY RCMP
602 Granville Avenue, Enderby, BC V0E 1V0
838-6818
LUMBY RCMP
2208 Shuswap Avenue, Lumby, BC V0E 2G0
547-2151
Kamloops Area
Kamloops Detachment RCMP
560 Battle, Kamloops, BC V2C 6N4
828-3000
Downtown Community Police
103-340 Victoria Street , Kamloops, BC V2C 2A5
851-9213
Native Policing Office
385 Yellowhead Hwy, Kamloops, BC V2H 1H1
828-3062
North Shore Community Police
614 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, BC V2B 3H6
376-5099
Ashcroft RCMP
720 Elm, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0
453-2216
Barriere RCMP
478 Barriere Town Road, Barriere, BC V0E 1E0
672-9918
Chase RCMP
226 Shuswap, Chase, BC V0E 1M0
679-3221
Merritt RCMP
2999 Voght, Merritt, BC V1K 1A4
378-4262
Savona RCMP
1280 Trans-Canada Hwy, Kamloops, BC V2C 5Y5
828-3116
SENIOR CONTACT PROGRAM
- in this program, persons who qualify will be contacted by phone, on a regular basis (Mon. - Sat. between 9:00am and 12:00noon) - to qualify, you must be living alone, do not have a regular care-giver, friend or relative checking or visiting on a daily basis - for information on this program contact:
KELOWNA
Mission Community Police Office 764-5004
Kelowna RCMP Victim Services 470-6242
Rutland Community Policing Office 765-6355
HOME CHECK
Kamloops Community Crime Prevention Society
- residence must be located within the City of Kamloops
- residence must be vacant for a minimum of seven days
614 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, BC
376-5099
SEXUAL ASSAULT HELP LINE
- 24 hour crisis line offers immediate crisis intervention, support, information and, where appropriate, provide referrals and accompaniment through medical and police procedures
24 Hour Line 861-4357
SPECIALIZED VICTIM SERVICES
- provide service for people who have been victimized as a result of spousal assault/child sexual abuse - include court orientation and preparation for victims as witnesses - assistance with official forms - emotional support and referral to appropriate community services
104-347 Leon Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 8C7
763-4613
104-304 Martin Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5K4
493-0880
3402-30th Street, Vernon, BC V1T 5E5
558-5080
WOMEN’S SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES
- free counselling for women who have been sexually abused or assaulted at any time in their life.
Central Okanagan Elizabeth Fry Society
104-347 Leon Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 8C7
763-4613
VICTIM WITNESS SERVICES
Regional District of Central Okanagan/RCMP
- Police based program which provides information and support services to victims of all types of crime or trauma in the Central Okanagan area.
Services include: - emotional support, practical information - referrals to community agencies, professionals
- assistance with official forms - court accompaniment/ court orientation - assistance with RCMP Adult Contact Program
Coordinator: Cary Berger
Assistant Coordinator: Merrily MacIntosh
350 Doyle Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6V7
470-6242
VICTIMS INFORMATION LINE
- service provided by Information Services Vancouver on behalf of BC Ministry of Attorney General - information, advice and assistance to victims of crime - referrals to victim services in local community if available or offers other advice and printed material - Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 7:00pm
MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
202-3102 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5T 3G7
1-800-563-0808
CITIZENS PATROL
- community based groups of concerned citizens who volunteer their time, cars, energy and expertise to become the extended eyes and ears of their police service - each patrol has its own executive selected from within the Patrol & manages the scheduling and routine operations
- the Patrol itself works under the auspices & direction of the RCMP - for information contact your local Community Policing Office
COMMUNITY CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE
- identifies local causes of problems, analyze & explore solutions, and advise the police on what they feel are concerns and problems - the Committee works with the RCMP in a partnership; to support crime prevention initiatives, community policing, and the development of healthy community projects - for information about Community Consultative Committees, contact your local Community Policing Office
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