Public satisfaction with city police is at a record high 97%, according to an annual survey.
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Neighbourhood safety a concern in Hillside
For many, the thought of having to forbid your children from playing outdoors, being warned by police to be wary of walking your dog, and living near vacant lots covered in tall grass used for illicit activities, is a worst nightmare.
For one Grande Prairie woman and her neighbours, this has become a reality.
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Crime in St. Albert trending down
On a late summer morning, Cst. Geoff McKay gets ready for a shift on the road.
He starts up the engine of his electronic patrol vehicle (EPV) – also known as the RCMP’s official golf cart – turns up the song “Wagon Wheel” by Darius Rucker on his iPod and starts off for Bellerose High School.
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Crime rate down in Edmonton and across Canada: Statistics Canada
EDMONTON – Most crimes were down in Edmonton in 2012 from the year before, matching a countrywide trend, says a new Statistics Canada report.
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Positive change to Alberta Avenue
Edmonton – It’s been eight years since revitalization efforts on Alberta Avenue began, and the improvement is now very noticeable. It’s happening because of a community coming together and the City of Edmonton putting up tens of millions of dollars.
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City’s potential not realized
Higher than average crime, a less educated than average workforce, and an under-diversified local economy all hinder Red Deer attaining its full development potential, according to a draft report commissioned by city council.
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Public perception differs with crime
Statistics show overall local crime is declining, but that’s not how many Lethbridge residents see it.
About 41 per cent of residents surveyed believe crime has increased in the past year, according to an April 16 survey of community leaders. After almost 200 people were invited to a town hall meeting on behalf of the Lethbridge Regional Police Service last month, about 68 people attended to offer their feedback on community policing. Those survey results were publicly released Wednesday.
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Cops launch project to tackle crime in Edmonton’s Mill Woods neighbourhood
Anybody who frequents the Mill Woods Town Centre will likely notice an increased police presence around the area for the next 16 weeks.
For the second consecutive year, the Edmonton police southeast division has launched a special project in the area to address crime and disorder.
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Province streamlines forfeitures of property from alleged criminals, minister says
EDMONTON – Proposed changes to Alberta’s civil forfeiture laws will make it faster and easier for the government to seize money, cars and houses from alleged criminals.
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Alberta oil field boom is a boon for thieves
As Alberta’s oil fields enjoy a rise in activity, the province is hitting another not-so-sweet spot in the energy cycle: an uptick in pillaging.
Millions of dollars’ worth of generators, all-terrain vehicles, trucks, equipment platforms, drilling rigs, welders, mulchers, tools, copper wire and even crude oil vanish each year from oil and gas sites.
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