Of the 535 calls for service, 349 calls were in the city of North Battleford, and 186 calls were in the rural area, including the town of Battleford.
BATTLEFORDS - Property crimes are still at the high end of the RCMP's calls for service over the past week.
Battlefords RCMP responded to 535 calls for service between April 28 and May 4. This includes:
- 95 property crimes
- 34 crimes against a person
- five reports of stolen vehicles, three of which have been recovered
- six reports of missing people, all of which have been located
- nine foot-patrols were conducted
Of the 535 calls for service, 349 calls were in the city of North Battleford, and 186 calls were in the rural area, including the town of Battleford.
Investigators ask anyone with information about these incidents, or any other crime, to call the Battlefords RCMP at (306) 446-1720 or 911 in the case of an emergency. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
The Crime Prevention Victim Services Unit of the RCMP will be focusing on bike safety for the month of May. The RCMP will be hosting a bike rodeo in conjunction with Victim Services from May 12 to 16. Most Grade 3 classes in the Battlefords area will attend the week-long event. The RCMP is reminding cyclists and motorists alike to prioritize safety as the cycling season begins. With warmer weather encouraging more people to ride, police urge all cyclists to wear properly fitted helmets, use lights and reflectors, and follow the rules of the road. Motorists are reminded to give cyclists at least one metre of space when passing.
"Together, we can prevent injuries and save lives. Let’s share the road responsibly and make bike safety a community priority," the RCMP said in the release.
Community Partners:
Battlefords Citizen on Patrol Program (COPP) members conducted four hours of patrol during this time-frame, covering 474 blocks during their patrols. If you are interested in becoming a COPP member, visit the City of North Battleford website or the Town of Battleford website.
The City of North Battleford Community Safety Officers reported 45 calls for service. Police are passing this along this information on behalf of the City of North Battleford Community Safety Officers.
