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The South Simcoe Police Service is teaming up with police forces and community partners across Ontario to celebrate Crime Prevention Week, happening from November 1-7, 2026. This year’s theme, “Protecting Ontario Together,” highlights the crucial role that everyone plays in crime prevention and fostering safer neighborhoods.
Preventing crime is a collective duty. By focusing on education, raising awareness, reporting issues, and building strong community partnerships, residents, businesses, and law enforcement can collaborate to tackle local safety issues and minimize victimization.
In line with this year’s theme, “Protecting Ontario Together,” South Simcoe Police is actively working with schools and community groups to promote public safety and education. This fall, officers have conducted or planned 118 school visits and presentations centered around e-scooter, e-bike, and helmet safety. Additionally, they’ve held eight fraud and scam prevention talks for community members to help residents of all ages stay informed about risks and make safer choices.
As part of Crime Prevention Week activities, members of the South Simcoe Police Community Response Unit will engage with the public through these upcoming events:
Crime Prevention Week Community Events
November 2: Teen Night – Crime Prevention Trivia: Morgan Russell Memorial Arena, 5-7:30 PM. For youth aged 12-17.
November 4: Distraction Thefts, Fraud/Scam Prevention Presentation: Innisfil Public Library, Lakeshore Branch, 9 AM. Open to the public.
November 4: Community Information Table: Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library, 11 AM -1 PM. Open to the public.
November 4: Community Information Table: Innisfil YMCA, 4-7 PM. Open to the public.
November 6: Community Information Table: Bradford West Gwillimbury Leisure Centre, 3-7 PM. Open to the public.
November 7: Community Information Table: Tanger Outlets Cookstown, 12-3 PM. Open to the public.
These Community Information Table sessions offer a chance for residents and visitors to interact with service members from the police force-ask questions and learn practical ways to prevent crime while protecting themselves, their families, and their property. These discussions support this year’s theme of “Protecting Ontario Together” as we all play an essential part in creating safer communities.
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