City of Kamloops inviting residents to partake in Block Watch program
KAMLOOPS — The City of Kamloops is encouraging caring residents to put their observations to good use through the Block Watch program.
In a release, the city says the Block Watch program is ‘all about neighbours helping neighbours.’ Houses, apartments, and condos can form a communication group to watch out for each other’s homes, and report suspicious activities to police.
Community Development Coordinator Ben Chobater says this kind of engagement can be helpful in reducing the likelihood of residential crime.
“We recognize many residents are interested in neighbourhood safety and are participating in an informal way,” states Chobater, “Block Watch provides a structure and an important connection to the City and the RCMP.”