BC Crime Prevention Association
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At this time we would like to extend our deepest condolences to family, colleagues and friends of Constable Hovingh. We are thinking of you all in this extremely difficult time

This week marks the 6th anniversary of two attacks that resulted in the tragic loss of CAF personnel Cpl. Nathan Cirillo at the National War Memorial and WO Patrice Vincent in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. Our thoughts are with their friends and families. #CanadaRemembers

October 1 is International Day of the Older Persons across the world. Learn to recognize the signs of senior abuse and how to use the Public Guardian and Trustee Decision Tree for assisting someone who is being abused or neglected. - Free Event hosted by the BC Association of Community Response Networks.

Today is the National Police and Peace Officers' Memorial.

International Overdose Awareness Day - In memory of the lives lost. "Each and every person who had died was the light in someone's life, and their absence leaves a profound void," Judy Darcy, Minster of Mental Health and Additions International Overdose Awareness Day is a opportunity to talk about substance use and overdose awareness, and reducing that stigma that keeps substance use in the shadows which increases the risk of overdose.

Please use caution while on or in the water this BC Day Long Weekend. DYK, in BC this year there have been 18 drowning deaths, and more than 400 Canadians die in preventable water-related incidents every year. According to the Lifesaving Society of BC, most drowning deaths are preventable and can be done so with proper knowledge of environment and safety measures. Don’t jump into water right way - check the conditions of the water first. Is it fast running or cold? Are t...here any drop-offs and rocks? Are you prepared for an emergency? Alcohol and water do not mix - stay sober. Don't swim alone - bring a swimming buddy along. Wear a lifejacket, no matter how confident you feel about your swimming abilities. https://bit.ly/2EGfvvf

BCCPA wishes everyone a safe BC Day Long Weekend. DYK over the BC Day Long Weekend on average 4 people are killed and 620 people injured in 2,200 motor vehicle crashes across the province - Plan for a safe trip check drivebc.ca to plan your route and include rest breaks. ... - Conduct a pre-trip safety check to ensure your vehicle is in good mechanical condition make sure camping or outdoor equipment and trailers are secure before driving off. - Share the road with other road users - be aware of motorcycles, cyclists, pedestrians, and wildlife, and be patient with slower moving vehicles. - Plan a safe ride home if your day includes enjoying some summertime cheer. See more

Our thoughts are with the Abbotsford Police Department.

As the school year officially comes to an end, Congratulations to the class of 2020. This may not be how you envisioned this year ending, but this is only the ending in the first chapter of a grand adventure that is now before you. Be proud of what you have accomplished this year amidst these unprecedented times, celebrate your successes safely, and look forward to the adventure that lies before you.

Racism has no place in our communities. The Ontario Human Rights Commission provides a number of suggestions for commitments and actions local governments can take against racism and discrimination - http://www.ohrc.on.ca//common-commitments-and-sample-actio

Organized criminal groups are adapting their illegal operations to the COVID-19 pandemic, preying on people's fears and vulnerabilities. Canadians have already lost $1.8M to fraudsters since early March. Think before you click on any links or download attachments. If you did not request the info do not click or download. Be certain of who you are communicating with if you must provide personal or financial information electronically. Legitimate organizations will not as...k you to update account information or send personal data via email. If unsure, contact the company directly. Do not respond to any requests for sensitive information, even if it is supposedly to update payment information with an account. Use well-known websites, such as Government sites, CDC or WHO, to stay up-to-date on coronavirus information. Hover over the sender's email address to verify whether or not it is a legitimate domain from a See more

Fighting the spread of misinformation around COVID-19! How to spot fake news.

The impact of COVID-19 fraud. Between March 6, 2020 and May 1, 2020: - Canadian reports of COVID-19 fraud = 766 - Canadian victims of COVID-19 fraud = 188 - Lost to COVID-19 fraud = $1.2M... Protect yourself, visit the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre https://bit.ly/2WM8TSo for information on recent scams and fraud.

Remembering the lives of four strong service women Cst. Heid Stevenson Corrections Officer Alanna Jenkins Sub-Lt. Abbigail Cowbrough Capt. Jenn Casey

Don’t be a bystander, racists attacks often happen in front of others, and often bystanders don't intervene because they don’t know how to. Hollaback offers additional resources to empower bystanders to safely intervene. https://www.ihollaback.org/bystander-resources/ The global COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to a rash of anti-Asian, or more specifically anti-Chinese, racist incidents. According to the Vancouver Police Department, reported incidences of anti-Asian hate cr...imes have significantly increased since the start of 2020, when compared to the previous years. Long before COVID-19 became an everyday term, the Canadian Race Relations Foundation noted that hate crime remains a persistent problem in Canada. Hate crimes are motivated, in whole or in part, by the suspect’s hate, bias or prejudice towards an identifiable group based on, real or perceived, race, national or ethnic origin, language, colour, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation or any other similar factor. Hate crimes contribute to disunity in society, compromise democratic values, and maintain inequality. They send an explicit message that entire groups of citizens are unworthy of respect, lack redeeming characteristics and are worthy of contempt.