The Brockville Police Service and the Brockville Police Service Board in partnership with the Government of Ontario’s Ministry of Children and Youth Services is accepting applications for the 2016 Youth In Policing Initiative program.
Serving our Community with Excellence
Police Week – May 15 – 21, 2016
May 15 to 21 has been designated as Police Week in Ontario. Police Week started in 1970 and it is observed every year in May to coincide with Peace Officers Memorial Day, which is recognized internationally on May 15.
This year’s theme, Discover Policing for Safer Communities, provides an opportunity for communities to discover the many ways police are working to keep their community safe. All citizens are asked to take an active role in helping create a safer community.
Safe communities are not achieved by police doing their jobs alone. We believe in community policing. It’s what we do. For community policing to have a positive impact on our communities, we need individuals, families, businesses, and community groups to work together.
Week of Events
- May 16th An event for Licensed Establishments
- May 17th Brockville Community Hub Launch
- May 20th High school Police Academy
Cops Care for Kids
Congratulations to everyone who generously supported “Cops Care For Kids”. Your donations will help lift the spirits of children in need and their families. With your help, we have raised over $9000.
Now all you have to do is nominate! The Brockville Police Association ask you to submit a nomination form for a child (and family) that is fighting a difficult fight.
Again a big thank you from the Brockville Police Association to Captain George’s Fish & Chips, Police Service all of the wonderful volunteers and the community.
The Brockville Police Association is proud to announce the Fifth Annual “COPS CARE FOR KIDS” rally
The Brockville Police Association will be seeking suitable and deserving candidates to be nominated and ultimately selected for a special and memorable event arranged by the Brockville Police Association in hopes of bringing some joy and creating special memories in a child (and family) that is fighting a difficult fight.
The Brockville Police Association which is a constant supporter of kids and the community, started this program three years ago and want to continue the program.
We are seeking out nominations for deserving kids who meet the following criteria:
- Must be between 3 – 16 years of age
- Must reside within the area of Brockville
- Have a serious medical illness or affliction
- Be willing to be accessible to various media forms
How to enter/what must be included:
- Name and age of applicant
- Name and relationship of nominator (**must have parents’ permission**)
- Name of parents and contact information
- Nature of illness – brief history
- List three hobbies or interests of the child
***Applications may be received in two ways***
- Attend Brockville Police headquarters located at 2269 Parkedale Avenue and place the nomination in a sealed envelope in the specially marked box in the lobby
- Email to brockvillepoliceassociation@gmail.com Attention: Cops Care for Kid
Closing date for nominations will be April 3, 2016 and the successful applicant will be announced in May, 2016.
“Cops and the Captain Care for Kids!”
Community Rallies behind Cops Care for Kids Fundraiser
Huge Success, what an incredible night at Captain George’s Fish and Chips Brockville. A big thanks to the community that came out to support us by dining in, take out and donations. Thank you to all of the Brockville Police and Captain George Restaurant team and all of the volunteers. Special shoutout to Adrian Geraghty, you were the perfect host. Anyone that is interested in making a donation, you can drop it off at Captain George’s Restaurant at 241 Park Street, Brockville.
Hope to see you all next Monday, February 29th, same place, same time.
‘Cops Care for Kids’ Campaign
The Brockville Police Association has teamed up with the Brockville Police, Brockville Police Community Volunteers and former Sergeant, Surinder Gill of Captain Georges Fish and Chips to raise funds for the “Cops Care for Kids” Campaign. Come out and join us starting February 22nd 2016 at Captain Georges between 4:30 pm and 7 pm. Volunteers from the Association and Police Service will be seating, cooking and serving dinner. The event will run for five consecutive Mondays starting on the 22nd of February. We hope to see you there!
Each year the Brockville Police Association selects a child in our community who is undergoing a difficult time. We will be seeking nominations in the very near future and hope this event allows for more than one child to share their dream in 2016! The “Cops Care for Kids” campaign raises funds to provide something meaningful to the child and their family. More information is available at https://jgr8poxkdf.wpdns.site/cops-care-for-kids-program/
Special Olympic Athletes
The Brockville Police Service proudly sponsored the Special Olympics athletes and coaches so they can attend the Montreal Canadians Alumni game during Brockville’s Winter Classic. We wish them all the best as they travel to Newfoundland for the National Winter Games.
Lock It Down!
With the holiday season almost upon us, the Brockville Police Service is encouraging motorists and passengers to LOCK IT DOWN!! when it comes to their vehicles and not to leave valuables in plain view. The Brockville Police Service is participating in the Ontario Assocaition of Chiefs of Police’s (OACP) annual Lock It OR Lose It campaign. The campaign is a crime prevention program that encourages drivers and passengers to take precautions to protect their vehicles and vehicle contents from theft, particularly during the holiday season but also throughout the year.
“Thieves know that an unlocked vehicle is an open invitation to crime. So is leaving your valuables in plain sight,” said Staff Sergeant Todd Bertrend. “This is a busy time of the year. Its easy to be distracted and leave your vehicle unlocked or valuables in your car. Take extra time to lock it down.”
The campaign is supported by a number of Provincial partners, including the Insurance Bureau of Canada.
During the Lock IT OR Lose It Campaign, Police Officers and Brockville Police Community Volunteers examine parked vehicles to confirm they are locked and that no valuables have been left in plain view. Officers or Volunteers place a small notice on vehicles checked indicating what safety precautions were neglected and offer simple prevention tips for drivers to protect their vehicles against theft. The notices also congratulate drivers who have secured their vehicle.
Motorists and passengers are urged not to keep personal documents such as vehicle ownership, liability pink slips, credit card invoices, or other documents containing personal information in their vehicles. Identity thieves are looking for such documents so they can assume identities, secure credit card accounts, lease vehicles for export, and even take out a mortgage against victim’s properties without their knowledge.
Facts:
* The Lock It OR Lose It Campaign is supported by Accident Support Services, International, Insurance Bureau of Canada, Interac Association/Acxsys Corporation, Mac’s Convience Stores, and Smart Serve Ontario.
* Auto thefts have been on the decline over the past decade – this is great news. However, in the past 12 months, there has been an uptick. Stolen vehicles are up 1% to 73,924 across Canada.
* There has been an increase in identity theft in recent years. Cases of identity theft and fraud have increased across Canada from 10,807 in 2010 to 11,594 in 2013 – a 6% increase.
Community Policing Donation
Petro Canada owner Mark Snider and Regional Manager Paul Babcock donated a Childs Battery Ride On Police GMC Yukon SUV and various games.
The goal is to assist the Brockville Police Service in engaging youth so they have more opportunities to deliver safety messages to them.
The Petro Canada is proud to be a supporter of keeping Brockville a safe community!
Crime Prevention Seminar
The Brockville Police Service is proud to have a strong partnership with the business community in keeping Brockville a Safe Community.
The Brockville Police Service will be hosting a presentation to business owners, managers and front line staff on crime prevention techniques on November 5, 2015 from 9am-12pm at the 1000 Islands Mall in the Community Room across from Sears.
Topics will include:
• How to identify and respond to a shoplifter
• What to do in the event of a robbery
• Fraud scams that are targeting businesses
• Counterfeit money identification
• Quick cash schemes
• Current and emerging trends
The seminar is free but registration is required.
To register send an email to Cst.Mark Heffernan at mheffernan@jgr8poxkdf.wpdns.site or call 613-342-0127 ext. 4228 Please include the participants name, contact number and business they are representing.