Block Watch is a program of neighbours helping neighbours. The Block
Watch Program is a free community-based crime prevention program administered by your local police. Residents on a street or in a Complex form a communication chain, aided by a block map of names, telephone numbers, and addresses. They make a commitment to watch out for each other’s homes, and report suspicious activities to the police and to each other. They also keep each other informed about neighbourhood occurrences, burglary, thefts, and other crimes or problems occurring on their street.
Harry meeting with Newton residents, Official Opposition Leader
John Horgan, and MLAs Sue Hammell and Bruce Ralston to talk about issues and how we can work together to make Newton a better place to live, work and raise our families.
Harry speaks to students and teachers during his tour of Frank Hurt
Secondary School
• Training for Captains & Co-Captains
• General home security tips
• Tips to prevent theft from or of motor vehicles, RV’s, etc.
• Personal Safety tips
• Block Watch window stickers
• Block Watch street signs
• Newsletters to keep you informed of current crime trends, home security,
Block Watch events, and much, much more!
• How to properly recognize and report crime and suspicious activity to the police
• In most incidents, a general reduction in crime
• Continued Police partnership
• A greater sense of safety among residents
• In addition your local office may be able to provide:
• The use of an engraving pen to mark your valuables
• A Constable, Auxiliary Constable, Crime Prevention Staff Member or volunteer to attend your first meeting and or Block Watch event.
Contact your local Police Department or local Crime Prevention Organization to see if there is a block watch in your area.
Blair Berkner at 604-502-6560
Email: blair.berkner@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
If your street does not have an active Block Watch, someone must volunteer to become the Block Captain and enlist the help of Co-Captain(s). All
Captains and Co-Captains must be approved by the Police. This merely involves the completion of an Application form.
Harry and Bruce Ralston, MLA for Surrey-Whalley participate in the
Newton Business Improvement Association’s Community Walk , the first Friday of each month where Newton Residents join the Newton
BIA on a walk to identify problems in the area such as graffiti, problem properties and illegal signage and report to the city.
102-7380 King George Blvd., (Newton Village facing 137th St.), Surrey, BC V3W 5A5
Email: harry.bains.mla@leg.bc.ca
www.bcndpcaucus.ca
604.597.8248
We are committed to keep Newton neighbourhoods as safe and enjoyable as possible. We need your help in being vigilant and report criminal activities when you see them. If you have any questions, would like to discuss an issue or have ideas to make Newton a better place to live please feel free to contact myself or Sergeant Prihar at any time.
Any concerns you have and would like to talk about please call
Harry Bains, MLA Surrey-Newton
604-597-8248
Or visit my office at
102-7380 King George Blvd., Surrey
District Commander Sergeant Parm Prihar
RCMP District #3 – Newton
7235-137 Street,
Surrey, BC 778-593-3503

Property Crime is often a crime of opportunity. By taking some precautions, you can reduce your chances of becoming a target.
• Keep your doors locked, even when you are at home.
• Use a quality deadbolt on your exterior Doors
• Ensure all windows are secured, especially when you leave your home
• Keep your home well lit, inside and out
• Be familiar with your neighbours and look out for each other
• Take note of any unknown parked vehicles; thieves may be watching to take note of routines
• When someone you don’t know comes to your door, acknowledge you are home and speak through closed doors
• Join a neighbourhood Block Watch Program
• Let trusted neighbours know you are going away
• Have someone pick up your mail and news papers
• If possible have someone stay at your home
Break and enters do not just occur in overnight periods; thieves also look for unsecured premises during the day and early evening. When the seasons change and it starts to get dark earlier, it is important to turn on light, or have them on pre-set timers to keep the appearance that your home is occupied.
This information was taken from Surrey RCMP “I Protect My Home Do you?
S ince I was elected in 2005 one of the main issues, brought to my attention by residents, has been crime in our neighbourhoods. Back then it was late night drinking and drug deals in parks that spilled onto neighbourhood streets causing noise and speeding traffic. Now it has escalated into gun shots and drug crimes. The crime in
Surrey is escalating and we hear nothing but lip service and public relation statements from authorities. No real solutions have been implemented to bring crime under control.
Many of you have approached me and your message is loud and clear. Enough is enough! Every citizen has a right to live peacefully and safely in their own homes and enjoy walking in their neighourhoods without the fear of getting mugged.
No one should have to witness criminal activities while walking their children to school or playing in the park. It is the State’s responsibility to provide its citizen that assurance. All levels of government have failed the people of Surrey in this regard.
Finally, due to increasing public pressure,
100 more police officers were announced for
Surrey. However, no one knows when they will arrive. are engaging in criminal activities to support their habits. Surrey could benefit from a specialized court, where people can access services to deal with their underlying problems and turn their life around.
This government should have been adding officers over the last ten years in response to the growing population. But instead we are running behind doing catchup. This just shows lack of leadership and planning.
I have talked to many officers individually who have all said they need more resources to effectively combat these low level drug dealers. I agree, we need to follow these criminals and make them realize they are not wanted in Surrey. Many other jurisdictions have successfully rid their cities of these unwanted characters.
It is estimated that Surrey has over 200 unregulated recovery homes. Many of these homes have revolving doors with little or no services for the people they house.
This government is dragging its feet on regulating these homes and leaving these vulnerable people to be exploited. More affordable housing is needed in Surrey so families have a safe place to call home and a mental health action plan must be implemented so people in need get the help they deserve in a timely fashion.
As parents we need to be involved in our children’s lives. Make sure you know where they are, what they are doing and who they are with.
More police officers alone will not solve the problems. The RCMP rely on public input to keep neighbourhoods safe. If you witness questionable activities in your neighbourhood please take the time to report the incident. I have heard from you that you have called the police to report crime in your neighourhood but Police were unable to attend. Even if an officer does not attend the information is being logged and will help the RCMP determine where resources are needed most so they can dispatch extra officers.
We are all in this together. We need to do our part. We need to get to know our neighbours, create a Blockwatch, look out for each other and discuss issues that arise in our neighbourhoods. Make sure your yard is lit after dark, do not leave valuables outside or in your vehicle. Do not make it enticing for criminals to be in your neighbourhood.
And, we must report criminal activities.
Surrey needs adequate resources to deal with chronic offenders. People suffering from addictions and mental health issues
Together we can restore Newton to a place we are proud to live, work and raise our families.
Monday, September 7th at Mill Lake Park in Abbotsford.
Sponsored by the Fraser Valley Labour Council and supported by the United Way of the
Fraser Valley. Bring your friends & family - see you there!
Monday, September 7, 2015 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, at Swangard Stadium, Burnaby,
BC (corner Kingsway and Boundary).
Featuring games and activities for children, live performances and union information tables with give-away items, displays and literature. This event is co-sponsored by the BC Federation of Labour, the Vancouver & District Labour Council and the New
Westminster & District Labour Council.