Volunteer in your own community to patrol and look for crime or potential crime. We are the extra eyes, ears and voice of the RCMP and our local Peace Officers. By patrolling, you will help to reduce crime and potential crime. You know your neighbourhood better than anyone.
JUST THE FACTS PLEASE👌
The misunderstands of patrolling for Night Owls Citizens On Patrol explained.
* No, we do not go out in the middle of the night - unless you want to.
Yes, you patrol on your own time- mornings, afternoons, evenings, anytime YOU have the time.
*Yes, we ask for a minimum of 4 hours a month or more if you can.
*yes, we ask you to attend a few events a year - your choice.
*yes, you need a driver's licence and a criminal record check - (required by RCMP)
*Yes, you get training
*yes, you get an I.D. Card
*Yes, you sign a NDA
*Yes, your name is kept from others - it's up to you who you tell- - you remain anonymous.
*Yes, you can have fun patrolling - go on an adventure. We all do.
*yes, you can patrol on foot, by bicycle, quad, horse, car, any way you can get around in pairs.
*Yes we patrol in pairs for safety and observation.
*Yes, we have patrollers all through Parkland County and Stony Plain.
*Yes, we need you and so does your community.
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Crime is increasing and criminals are moving from place to place. We are here to help you reduce crime or potential crime in your neighbourhood by training and liaison. As a trickle down effect, it will eventually reduce home and car insurance and increase the safety of adults, children and the elderly.
ALSO👍,
We also need volunteers to help out the Directors with accounting (QuickBooks), recruiting and advertising or grant writing. If you have any of these talents, we would be happy to have you on board.
OUR GROUP
If you're wondering who is in our group, here is the lowdown:-
Parkland County Fireman
Retired Medical Doctor
Former Paralegal/Court Agent
Rancher
Retired Farmers
Entrepreneurs
Self Employed
Former Electrical Draftsman
Our group spreads from Stony Plain, Alberta to Duffield, Wabamun and hopefully other areas in the Parkland RCMP detachment jurisdiction.
We are currently accepting applications in all areas of Stony Plain and Parkland County RCMP detachment jurisdiction.
Minimum four hours a month, a few meetings a year, a few events a year. Parkland Citizens On Patrol (C.O.P.)Parkland County and Night Owls C.O.P. Stony Plain is a group of citizens who participate in a community-based crime prevention program in cooperation with the local law enforcement agencies. Through observation, documentation and reporting, members of Citizens On Patrol provide a presence in their community while patrolling by vehicle, on foot, by bicycle or other means. C.O.P. are educated volunteers who increase the awareness of suspicious and dangerous or unusual activities happening in the community. Members are trained in using safe practices at all times and have a lot of fun while patrolling and acting as the extended “eyes, ears and voice” of the local law enforcement agencies.
If you see it, say it. Report all crimes or potential crimes to local law enforcement through our group and your chances of catching a criminal rise exponentially.
FAQ February, 2024
According to the Federal Safety Minister, a vehicle is stolen every SIX MINUTES in Canada. Nearly 80% of high-end vehicles end up in shipping containers and are sent overseas.
What are the consequences?
One of the consequences is your insurance increases, even though your vehicle is not stolen.
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