Halifax Regional Police is trying new ways to educate the public on what they can do to prevent becoming victims of crime. Building on the momentum of the in-person Crime Prevention Series meetings held in the fall, HRP has launched an Online Crime Prevention Video Series which can be found on YouTube at www.youtube.com/hfxregpolice.
In the first video of the series, Community Response Officer George Farmer shares simple tips that will help homeowners and renters protect their homes from thieves. The series will cover other topics including theft from vehicles, internet safety and cyber bullying, seniors’ and personal safety, and fraud and identity theft.
HRP will also take to their Twitter and Facebook pages from December 13 - 23 to report every residential break and enter that takes place in HRP jurisdiction during the previous 24 hours. The intent is to educate the public on the frequency of this crime and the importance of taking easy steps to protect your home from thieves.
“Break and enters have been an on-going issue in HRM and we want to do everything we can to prevent them, especially during the holiday season,” explains Chief Frank Beazley. “Our hope with this initiative is to show citizens just how frequently this crime is occurring, offer tips on how they can decrease their chances of having their home broken into, and ultimately change behaviours.”
This isn’t the first time HRP has turned to social media to fight crime. A similar campaign, focused on theft from vehicles, was launched in August. “Though we didn’t see a dramatic reduction in the number of thefts from vehicles, we’ve received feedback from citizens telling us they have changed their behaviour because of the campaign,” says Chief Beazley. HRP is hopeful that the video series and B&E social media campaign will do the same.
Watch for updates on HRP’s Twitter and Facebook pages:
www.facebook.com/HalifaxRegionalPolice
www.twitter.com/HfxRegPolice
Showing posts with label HRP. Show all posts
Showing posts with label HRP. Show all posts
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
A Note from the HRP
Responsible Drinking
Now, more than ever, responsible drinking should be top of mind. The heartbreaking news of the young student from Acadia who died last week after consuming a large quantity of alcohol represents an opportunity for all of us to consider the harmful effects of alcohol consumption and learn from this tragedy.
Did you know that if you have more than four drinks at one occasion, it’s considered binge drinking which is harmful to your health. Responsible drinking involves counting and measuring drinks. Have a plan and stick to it to avoid over-consumption. Here are some helpful tips to put you on the right path:
● Alternate alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
● Drink lots of water to keep yourself hydrated.
● Use the three s’s to avoid excessive drinking - space drinks, sip drinks and socialize.
● Avoid competitive drinking/drinking games or catch-up with your friends who started drinking earlier than you. Anyone or anything that keeps you from making a personal decision about when, where or how much to drink is a form of bullying - don’t succumb to peer pressure.
A house party or night out on the town often involves alcohol, and people should consider these responsible drinking tips:
● Arrange for a designated driver before the night gets underway.
● Don’t leave your drink unattended.
● Keep an eye on your friends to ensure they’re not overindulging.
● Don’t accept drinks from someone you don’t know or have just met.
● If at all possible, leave with the same friends whom you went to the bar or party with in the first place.
● If you don’t have a designated driver, take public transit or a taxi to ensure you arrive alive.
● If you drink, don’t drive.
If you decide to host a party, you’re responsible for the health, wellness and safety of your guests. Here are some tips for the host/hostess:
● Have plenty of non-alcoholic drink options on hand.
● Serve food.
● Discourage drinking games or binge drinking.
● Arrange for alternate transportation or a place to sleep for your guests who have too much to drink.
If you feel that you or someone you know misuses or abuses alcohol, you should try to get help for yourself or them. A good place to start is the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness website at www.gov.ns.ca/hpp/addictions/alcohol where you will find a wealth of information on alcohol and its harmful effects.
Please drink responsibly.
Now, more than ever, responsible drinking should be top of mind. The heartbreaking news of the young student from Acadia who died last week after consuming a large quantity of alcohol represents an opportunity for all of us to consider the harmful effects of alcohol consumption and learn from this tragedy.
Did you know that if you have more than four drinks at one occasion, it’s considered binge drinking which is harmful to your health. Responsible drinking involves counting and measuring drinks. Have a plan and stick to it to avoid over-consumption. Here are some helpful tips to put you on the right path:
● Alternate alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
● Drink lots of water to keep yourself hydrated.
● Use the three s’s to avoid excessive drinking - space drinks, sip drinks and socialize.
● Avoid competitive drinking/drinking games or catch-up with your friends who started drinking earlier than you. Anyone or anything that keeps you from making a personal decision about when, where or how much to drink is a form of bullying - don’t succumb to peer pressure.
A house party or night out on the town often involves alcohol, and people should consider these responsible drinking tips:
● Arrange for a designated driver before the night gets underway.
● Don’t leave your drink unattended.
● Keep an eye on your friends to ensure they’re not overindulging.
● Don’t accept drinks from someone you don’t know or have just met.
● If at all possible, leave with the same friends whom you went to the bar or party with in the first place.
● If you don’t have a designated driver, take public transit or a taxi to ensure you arrive alive.
● If you drink, don’t drive.
If you decide to host a party, you’re responsible for the health, wellness and safety of your guests. Here are some tips for the host/hostess:
● Have plenty of non-alcoholic drink options on hand.
● Serve food.
● Discourage drinking games or binge drinking.
● Arrange for alternate transportation or a place to sleep for your guests who have too much to drink.
If you feel that you or someone you know misuses or abuses alcohol, you should try to get help for yourself or them. A good place to start is the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness website at www.gov.ns.ca/hpp/addictions/alcohol where you will find a wealth of information on alcohol and its harmful effects.
Please drink responsibly.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)