Halifax Regional Police is hosting a crime prevention series across its jurisdiction throughout October and November, and invites you to attend to learn how you can play a role in public safety.

The series will provide simple steps you can take to reduce your risk of being a victim of crime and improve the quality-of-life in your neighbourhood. Each session will include a main crime prevention discussion but will also feature the area Community Response Officer providing useful tips on how to prevent residential break and enters and thefts from vehicles.

The schedule is as follows:

Thurs. Oct. 6: Good Neighbours, Great Neighbourhoods and Common By-Law Issues
Halifax Forum (Maritime Hall), 6209 Almon Street, Halifax

Wed. Oct. 12: Internet Safety and Cyber Bullying
Halifax North Memorial Public Library, 2285 Gottingen Street, Halifax

Mon. Oct. 17: Scam Savvy – Preventing Fraud & Identity Theft
Alive Christian Church, 28 Willett Street, Fairview

Wed. Oct. 19: Seniors’ and Personal Safety
St. Margaret of Scotland Anglican Church, 3761 Robie Street, Halifax

Thurs. Oct. 20: Volunteer/Crime Prevention Programs, and Good Neighbours, Great Neighbourhoods
Basinview Community School (Cafeteria), 273 Basinview Drive, Bedford

Wed. Oct. 26: Scam Savvy – Preventing Fraud & Identity Theft
Saint Mary’s University, (Scotiabank Theatre, Sobey Building), 903 Robie Street, Halifax

Thurs. Oct. 27: Internet Safety and Cyber Bullying
Captain William Spry Centre (HRM Community Meeting Room), 10 Kidston Road, Spryfield

Wed. Nov. 2: Common By-Law Issues
Rockingham United Church, 12 Flamingo Drive, Rockingham

Mon. Nov. 14: Good Neighbours, Great Neighbourhoods and Common By-Law Issues
Dartmouth North Community Centre, 134 Pinecrest Drive, Dartmouth

Thurs. Nov. 17: Scam Savvy – Preventing Fraud & Identity Theft
First Baptist Church, 100 Ochterloney Street, Dartmouth

Mon. Nov. 21: Seniors’ and Personal Safety
South Woodside Community Centre, 5 Everette Street, Dartmouth

Thurs. Nov. 24: Internet Safety and Cyber Bullying
East Dartmouth Community Centre, 50 Caledonia Road, Dartmouth

All sessions begin at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome!

Source: http://www.bedfordbeacon.com/halifax-regional-police-hosts-crime-prevention-series