South Vancouver Community Policing Centre

Canada Day at Sunset Community Centre (2009-07-01)

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:28:42 -0800

SVCPC attended the Canada Day Celebration at Sunset Community Centre. Kids loved our mascot, Constable Chip.

Canada Day at Army Navy AirForce Unit 26

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:26:34 -0800

We are honoured to be at ANAF to celebrate Canada Day together with the Veterans and local citizens. Child Find was conducted along with our Information Booth.

Community BBQ Event (2009-06-18)

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:23:53 -0800

SVCPC attended a local community BBQ event. Children participated in Mini-POPAT (an obstacle running circuit) and had a chance to get an insinde look at police car!

Car Free Day - A Big City Wide Event ( 2009-06-14)

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 16:21:04 -0800

For further information on Car Free day, please visit http://www.carfreevancouver.org/

Community Day at Chinese Baptist Church (2009-05-29)

Fri, 29 May 2009 13:37:13 -0800

SVCPC from time to time participates in local community festivals and events. We participated in a community day event at Chinese Baptist Church.

AGM 2009

Tue, 26 May 2009 13:31:57 -0800

Annual General Meeting for South Vancouver Community Crime Prevention Society held on May 26, 2009 at SVCPC Conference room

South Hill Festival (2009-05-23)

Sat, 23 May 2009 13:34:26 -0800

We participated in this annual South Hill Festival on Fraser Street on May 23rd. SVCPC had a information table with community survey and mini-POPAT.

The Province, ICBC and Police remind drivers to slow down

Fri, 15 May 2009 15:35:57 -0800

May 15 to June 14, ICBC will be focusing advertising on unsafe speed, and the Police will be doing enforcement. Please read the press release here

Park Day at Sunset CC (2009-05-02)

Sat, 02 May 2009 13:29:42 -0800

Park Day at Sunset Community Center 2009-05-02 SVCPC participated in providing mini-POPAT for elementary school age children.

Annual General Meeting NOTICE

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 15:31:51 -0800

This is a public notice: South Vancouver Community Crime Prevention Society Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 26th, 2009 at 7:00pm, at South Vancouver Community Policing Centre (5657 Victoria Drive, Tel. 604-717-2940, Fax. 604-327-2902, Email. svcpc@telus.net ) * This AGM is open for all members of the public. * Board of Directors will be elected at the Annual General Meeting

A Sad News

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 15:26:43 -0800

We are all saddened to inform you of the sudden passing of our volunteer, board member for the current term, Mr. George Kidd. His consistent volunteering at the centre for our computer needs and input at the board level are greatly appreciated, and he will be missed. His family and friends of George's celebrated his life at a memorial service on April 22nd. Our condolences to the family.

Vaisakhi Parade 2009-04-11

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 16:17:07 -0800

Here are the photos from the parade participation. SVCPC volunteers participated in the parade, providing Bike Patrol, Foot Patrol, Information Desk, and Communication Centre.

Behind the Blue Line - Police Officer's Blog

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 12:45:32 -0800

Are you interested in learning about what it is like to be a police officer? Here is a link to a blog written by a Vancouver Police officer. Behind the Blue Line ------------------------------------------------------------------- About the Author Cst. Sandra Glendinning has been a police officer with the Vancouver Police Department since 1995 and is currently assigned to the Dog Squad. Cst. Glendinning hopes to use this blog to share with others what it is like to be a police officer in Vancouver, what it is like to work for the VPD, and how 'the job' has changed her view on many things. -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Teen Drug Trend - New Link Added

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 12:34:41 -0800

The following link (pdf) is added to our Crime Prevention Tips page.

TEEN DRUG TREND

CRIME PREVENTION TIPS - PYRAMID SCHEME- BEAWARE!

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 10:44:18 -0800

BC Crime Prevention Association (BCCPA) CONSUMER BULLETIN (February 23, 2009) Pyramid schemes resurface in recession Burnaby: Now that a recession is upon us pyramid schemes have reared their ugly heads again. Fort St. John RCMP are currently investigating a reported pyramid scheme that is operating in their area. It is alleged that a group has been started in which people are recruited to pay anywhere from $2500 to $5000 to join the "group". The participants are advised that their money goes to pay the members who are ahead of them in the group and that when they are on the top of the pyramid they will receive $40,000. This group is alleged to focus on women in financial need. It is a type of affinity fraud where victims are encouraged to recruit female family members and friends into the scheme. To improve credibility, most pyramid schemes are promoted using false endorsements, testimonials, and information. Typical red flags to look for in this type of scheme are:

The 'opportunity' to make a lot of money with very little investment.
It's a secret - only tell your closest friends and family.
There is no product.

Pyramid schemes eventually fall apart when they run out of new people to recruit. Many people, especially those at the bottom of the chain, end up losing all of their investment. This is a similar scam to one that circulated in the 1990's, where women were told that by investing $ 5,000 they were 'helping' other women, but in reality women were being exploited by other women under the guise of 'helping' them. Beware: Participating in a pyramid scheme is illegal and in contravention of Section 206 (e) of the Criminal Code. When revenue is generated primarily through recruitment rather than through the sale of a product, you are in all likelihood participating in a pyramid scheme. Any victims of this scheme should contact CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Crime is recession proof. Don't be a victim. To learn more crime prevention tips, visit www.bccpa.org. The British Columbia Crime Prevention Association (BCCPA) is a recognized team of citizens, business and police dedicated to preventing crime through community partnerships and consumer awareness.