IT’S YOUR COMMUNITY – KEEP IT SAFE
BE SAFE, WHILE RUNNING,
WALKING AND JOGGING
Q: What kind of things should be done before I go out for a run?
A: Ideally, try to find a running partner. Also, it’s good to let
someone know where you’re going, or write down where you
plan to run and when you will return.
Q: What are some other safety precautions that are wise?
A: It’s always good to carry some ID and a cell phone or change
for a phone call. Other smart things to do include taking a
whistle along. And don’t wear any kind of earphones. This can
make you unaware of your environment.
Q: Are there areas that should be avoided?
A: Avoid unpopulated areas, deserted streets, lonely trails,
and especially avoid unlighted routes at night.
Another good practice is to run in familiar
areas.
Q: What are some things to keep in mind
while on a run?
A: Always stay alert. The more aware you
are, the less vulnerable. Take note of
who is ahead of you and who is behind
you. When in doubt, follow your
intuition and avoid potential trouble.
If something seems suspicious,
don’t panic, but run in a different
direction.
Q: What do you do if someone
confronts you?
A: Run toward busy streets, open
businesses. Ignore any jeers
and verbal harassment and just
keep moving. Use discretion in
acknowledging strangers. Be
friendly, but keep your distance
and keep moving.
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Neighbourh
Liaison
Officers
The role of the
Neighbourhood Liaison
Officer (NLO) is to promote
public safety and the
reduction of crime by
encouraging community
involvement in crime
prevention. The officers
establish relationships
and partnerships within
the community in order
to respond to and resolve
community concerns in
an effective and creative
manner.
COMMUNITY
CHAMPION
TODD POLICH
DISTRICT 1 Hastings
Brentwood
DISTRICT 2 Burnaby
Mountain
#104- 4191
Hastings St
Burnaby, B.C.
V5C 2J3
T: 604-656-3250
F: 604-656-3251
Left to right:
#178 – 9855
Austin Road
Burnaby, B.C.
V3J 1N4
T: 604-656-3200
F: 604-656-3208
Left to right:
Julie McNamee, CPO Co-ordinator
Cst. Dave Brown, NLO
Cst. Mike Kalanj, NLO
Cst. James Grandy, NLO
Cpl. Ann McNeilly, Manager of CPO
Dawn Dickinson, CPO Co-ordinator
Cpl. Babak Dabiri, CPO Manager
Cst. Lee Conlin, NLO
Missing from this photo:
Cst. Sue Ngo, NLO
Cst. Simon Imbeault, NLO
DISTRICT 4 Southwest
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“Police Chie
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for the Day
Name:________________
DISTRICT 3 Southeast
4501 Kingsborough St
Burnaby, B.C.
V5H 4V3
T: 604-656-3232
F: 604-656-3233
7191 Arcola Way
Burnaby, B.C.
V5E 0A6
T: 604-656-3275
F: 604-656-3276
Left to right:
Left to right:
Cst. Justin Guiel, NLO
Cst. Ryan Begley, NLO
Cpl. Graham Gock, Manager of CPO
Cst. Jag Saran, NLO
Cst. Terry Azcona, NLO
Missing from the photo:
Cst. Al Anderson, NLO
Maureen Clements, CPO Co-ordinator
A Toy or Not A Toy?
Draw an X on the
objects that do NOT
belong in the toy
chest. Enter to be..
Phone
Number: ______________
Age: _________________
March winner: Marisa, 5
Deadline: May 7, 2010
Cst. Shaileshni Molison, NLO
Cst. Bryson Davies, NLO
Cpl. Stephane Hamel, CPO Manager
Cst. Kerri Robertson, NLO
Missing from photo:
Jennifer Allegretto, CPO Co-ordinator
After 10 years in the film and video game industry, Burnaby’s Todd Polich picked up paint brushes to pursue
a 20-year dream to paint huge wildlife and nature murals to raise awareness about conservation and
sustainability. To start, Polich contacted Kathy Wifp, the City of Burnaby’s Anti-Graffiti Co-ordinator, with a
proposal to donate his time and artwork to beautify the community. Wipf showed him a wall on Royal Oak that
would be his canvas. It was huge: 4,000 square feet.
Since then, Polich has been commissioned to do three more murals in the Kingsway-Imperial and Edmonds
neighbourhoods. He hopes they’re helping to bring a sense of pride and community back into areas that had had
problems with vandalism and street crime. Wipf has nothing but praise for Polich. “Todd has worked tirelessly
with removing graffiti along the Beresford corridor and other areas of Burnaby. All I have to do is mention that I
am going out to paint out graffiti, and Todd volunteers his time to help”.
Mail your entries to:
NewsLeader
Colouring Contest
7438 Fraser Park Drive
Burnaby, B.C. V5J 5B9
©(1999) HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF CANADA as represented by the
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). Reproduced with the permission of the RCMP.
Tip
of the
Month
PREVENTION
OF GRAFFITI IS
THE KEY TO SUCCESS
Tips for Property Owners:
• Report and remove graffiti as soon
as it appears
• Install motion detectors
• Install lighting
SALUTE TO
LOCAL BUSINESS
The first time the premises of 3R Demolition
Corp. on Beresford Street was hit with graffiti,
co-owner Corinne Fulton just shrugged and
covered the tags over with a fresh coat of
paint. Fulton said their building’s location,
right underneath the SkyTrain line, is appealing
CORINNE FU
3R DEMOLITIONLTON
to graffiti taggers, who want their petty
CORP.
vandalism as visible as possible. “But as fast
as it’s on, it’s off,” she said. “I think that’s why [they haven’t been hit
much lately], because the taggers can’t be bothered.”
3R Demolition, which provides environmentally-conscious demolition services,
also makes a point to pick up litter and garbage, keep lights on, its yard fenced
and gate locked.
“You need to make it look like you care.”
It helps that their staff work all hours of the night and day, so criminals never
know when somebody’s going to come by, she said.
And most importantly, staff at nearby
businesses look out for each other.
This is what makes for a good neighbourhood.
❝
You need to make it
look like you care.
• Plant prickly deciduous vegetation
around the area of concern.
Climbing vines work well on walls.
• Remove ladders and containers that
enable vandals to climb up to high places