NEWS RELEASE
BARRIE POLICE SERVICE
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The week of Nov. 6 to 12 marks Crime Prevention Week in Ontario.
This year the Barrie police have a week full of community events to highlight the provincial theme “Safer. Stronger. Together” and we will be highlighting the collaborative efforts between police services and community organizations to prevent crime and keep our communities safe.
The public is invited to join us at any of the Crime Prevention Week events taking place next week.
Monday, Nov. 7, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.
Georgian Mall, 509 Bayfield St.
Seniors outreach with the Prevention of Seniors Abuse Network
Join officer Shannon and officer Julie for the kick-off to Crime Prevention week. They’ll be taking part in an indoor walking group at Georgian Mall and sharing information for seniors on preventing crimes.
Monday, Nov. 7, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Painswick library, 48 Dean Ave.
Community safety survey and community outreach
Stop by the Painswick library and say hi and learn more about our community safety survey.
Tuesday, Nov. 8, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Allandale Seniors Centre, 190 Bayview Dr.
Community safety survey and community outreach
Your voice matters. We’ll be at the Allandale Recreation Centre Tuesday morning to hear about your thoughts on public safety, accountability and approachability through our community safety survey.
Tuesday, Nov. 8, 1 to 3 p.m.
Downtown, various locations
Downtown businesses — crime prevention visits
Wednesday, Nov. 9, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Parkview Seniors Centre, 190 Blake St.
Community safety survey and community outreach
Your voice matters. We’ll be at the Allandale Recreation Centre Tuesday morning to hear about your thoughts on public safety, accountability and approachability through our community safety survey.
Wednesday, Nov. 9, 1 p.m.
Mapleview Community Church, 300 Mapleview Dr. W.
Join Barrie police and Mapleview Community Church for a community fraud talk, followed by coffee with a cop.
Please click here to register to attend by Nov. 8.
Thursday, Nov. 10, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Bayfield Mall, 320 Bayfield St.
Crime prevention booth
Stop by and chat with officer Shannon and officer Julie about crime prevention tips and initiatives.
Saturday, Nov. 12
Sobeys, 37 Mapleview Dr. W.
Food drive
We’ll be at Sobeys to help collect food in support of the Barrie Food Bank.
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