Rural Crime Prevention

RAVE (communication platform for RCMP advisories)

WHAT IS RAVE?
RAVE is a web based communication platform that RCMP officers are mandated to fan out real time alerts to community members in Alberta. Alerts are operational and educational in nature. They might look like BOLOs (Be On the Look Out), Crime Prevention, Victim Services, and District reports. Alerts are sent via email, text message or phone call – preference is on the account user.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
This communication can strengthen partnerships between volunteers associations and police. Community members can assist police and be a useful resource to their local detachment and their respective community. RAVE will also be a useful educational tool for Crime Prevention and Victim Services information. Information is trusted and received in real time.

LEARN MORE
Learn more about RAVE, how to opt in, and other frequently asked questions at https://www.ruralcrimewatch.ab.ca/l/rave.

Rural Crime Watch

The Alberta Provincial Rural Crime Watch Association wants to help reduce crime in rural areas and to create a more thorough understanding and awareness of crime prevention and best safety practices. They provide opportunities and resources for citizens to take action in protecting what's most important to them. Together with local RCMP detachments and community organizations, they create a strong awareness, expand law presence, and help reduce crime.

Lacombe County Community Peace Officers work closely with rural crime watch groups operating within the County boundaries.

Rural Crime Watch Associations & Contact

• Alberta Provincial Rural Crime Watch Association
  
• Red Deer / Lacombe Rural Community Crime Watch
  Ken Wigmore, President email
• Medicine River Rural Crime Watch Society
  Jordan Staudinger, President email
• Burnt Lake Rural Crime Watch
  Melvin Johanson, President email

Community Crime Map

The new Crime Map, which is a “K” Division Crime Reduction Strategy, is a targeted, evidence-based approach to informing residents about 5 crime types:

• Break and Enters
• Stolen Vehicles
• Missing Persons
• Theft from Motor Vehicles and
• Mischief

These crime types have been chosen for the map because they are opportunities where people can help reduce crime by practicing crime prevention strategies, or by reporting suspicious activity that may help the RCMP make arrests. 

If you have information about a crime, please submit it online through the Central Alberta Crime Stoppers website, or by calling 1-800-222-8477, or contact your local police detachment:

• Bashaw RCMP - (780) 372-3593
• Blackfalds RCMP - (403) 885-3333
• Sylvan Lake RCMP - (403) 887-3333
• Rimbey RCMP - (403) 843-2223
• Ponoka RCMP - (403) 783-4471
• Lacombe Police - (403) 782-3279

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) is a program aimed at preventing property related crimes. Lacombe County recognizes Central Alberta Crime Prevention Centre (CACPC) as being CPTED certified to conduct site surveys on:

• residential properties
• agricultural properties
• commercial / industrial properties.

For more information or to line up a FREE inspection, contact Community Services.

Check out the Lacombe County CPTED Brochure or learn more in the Guide to Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design guide.

Learn more here:

• Central Alberta Crime Stoppers
• Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
• Alberta Justice and Solicitor General

Restorative Justice Program

RCMP Blackfalds Detachment P.A.C. Restorative Justice is a community-run program using community justice forums to promote reconciliation, settlement or compromise. 

For more information, please contact:  debbie@rrdrestorativejustice.ca .

Restorative Justice is a continuum of services that involve the person(s) harmed, the wrongdoer, and, the community and incorporates the principles of respect, inclusiveness, accountability, reparation, restoration, and community involvement. 

The purpose is not to determine guilt or innocence. The goal is to address the harm(s) done.

Rural Red Deer Restorative Justice Program Website

Rural Red Deer Restorative Justice Program Program

           Policing Advisory Committee Document