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January 1- 15, 2012

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Oak Bay Police is one of the first police departments in Canada to use QR Codes 

 

The Oak Bay Police Department has implemented quick response codes, commonly known as QR codes. A QR code is like a bar code that is readable by many smart phones. The codes will often take people to websites with more information about products or services. The QR code developed for the Oak Bay Police, when scanned, will take people to the department's website. The codes have been placed on our police vehicles and police post on Oak Bay Avenue in front of the municipal hall.

 

The Oak Bay Police is committed to moving forward in utilizing social media tools to promote education, communication and to enhance our visibility in the community.

Increasing Visibility Through Police Posts

High visibility policing is a high priority with the residents of Oak Bay, Oak Bay Council, and the Oak Bay Police Board. High visibility policing includes foot, bike, and vehicle patrols and static posts in high pedestrian areas. Each method has strengths and limitations in terms of visibility, mobility, and interaction. 

The concentration of high pedestrian traffic in Oak Bay Village makes foot patrols and static police posts particularly worthwhile options.  Patrol members frequently conduct foot patrols in Oak Bay Village, but the short distances mean that actual time spent can be of relatively short duration. To compliment foot patrols, the department has inaugurated a static Police Posts programme.

In short, Police Posts see police remaining at a pre-designated location for a pre scheduled amount of time, inviting members of the public who may be reluctant to visit the police station to interact with police in more informal circumstances.  Police Posts function from the assigned officer’s patrol vehicle, which also provides a visual focal point, allows the officer to remain connected and immediately re-deployable if required. 

Designated parking has been provided for police on Oak Bay Avenue in front of the Municipal Hall. Members of the Oak Bay police will be present at this location during scheduled community events, such as BIA Wednesday night markets during the summer and on Saturdays from 12 noon to one o’clock.  A schedule will be displayed at the community notice board in front of the municipal hall adjacent to the designated parking site.  Static Police Posts in conjunction with foot patrols deliver high visibility, approachability, and flexibility.  Be sure to visit our members here.

The Oak Bay Police Department website is being reviewed and redesigned. If you have any questions please email us at: info@oakbaypolice.org.

Mission Statement of the Oak Bay Police Department

The members of the Oak Bay Police Department are Committed to the promotion of partnerships with the community, leading to sharing in the delivery of police services.

We pledge to:

  • treat all people equally and with respect;

  • uphold the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms;

  • preserve, protect, and work with the community and other agencies to prevent and resolve problems that affect the community's safety and quality of life.

 

December 2011 Break and Enter Fan Out

December 06th 2011 Fan Out

 

Better Business Bureau announces Top Ten Scams for 2012

Vacation Security Checklist

Thieves look for what police term "targets of opportunity." There are many things you can do to avoid becoming one of the victims, especially when you are going to be away from your home for an extended period:

  • Strive to make your home look as lived-in as possible while you're away.

  • Don't broadcast your plans, but do let your neighbors know that you'll be gone.

  • Give a spare key to your neighbors and give them an emergency telephone number to reach you.

  • Arrange to have your mail and newspapers picked up daily (preferred) or have delivery stopped while you're away.

  • Use automatic timers to turn on a radio, lights, etc., at different intervals.

  • Turn down the ringer on your telephone. An unanswered telephone is a dead giveaway.

  • Leave your blinds as you normally would if you were home.

  • Be sure to lock the garage as well as any storage sheds, gates, etc. It's also a good idea to disconnect your garage door opener if you have one.

  • Ask your neighbor to occasionally park in your driveway and put out your garbage cans if you have curbside pickup. A neighbor can throw in a bag of trash.

  • Be sure someone knows your itinerary and estimated time of return.

  • Lock all ladders that are in your yard.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
   
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