Safe homes, safe communities: November is National Community Safety & Crime Prevention Month

HALDIMAND—As daylight dwindles and winter approaches, neighbourhoods across Canada become more vulnerable to property crime. More darkness means more cover for illicit activity and more temptations for criminals seeking easy targets. But many break-ins and thefts are crimes of opportunity: small changes in behaviour and environment can make a big difference. “Community safety starts at home,” said Gareth Jones, President…