Crime prevention
Always call 9-1-1 in an emergency.
The RCMP is working to combat crime in the Leduc region, but they need your help. You are the eyes and ears for policing agencies, and your tips can help catch criminals. Report suspicious activity to 780-980-RCMP (7267).
Policing
Local policing agencies, in partnership with crime watch groups like Rural Crime Watch, want to help you make your home safer and less attractive for criminals. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) is an approach to crime prevention that focuses on modifying an environment – like a home, shed or shop – to reduce opportunities for crime.
Crime prevention tips
Making some of the following easy and cost-effective changes on your property can increase safety and act as a deterrent for criminals and criminal activity.
- lock your doors and windows, even when you are home
- install exterior motion lights around doors and windows
- get a safety deposit box for storage of important or irreplaceable documents
- consider installing a home and/or auto alarm system
- do not leave keys, garage door openers, change or other valuables in your vehicle
- close the gate to your home when you leave your property, as well as when you are at home
- if you are away from home in the winter, have someone drive in and out of your driveway in the snow so tracks are visible
- if you are away from home in the spring or summer, have someone maintain your lawn
- do not post on social media sites that you are away from home
Crime prevention resources
Check out these resources to learn more about crime prevention: