Safety and Security in Discovery Ridge

While crime rates are very low in Discovery Ridge, we are not immune. The Calgary Police Service(CPS) is encouraging all Calgarians to establish a 9:00 pm routine to help them secure their property before heading to bed. Property crime, including break and enters, car prowlings, and auto thefts, continues to affect citizens across the city. In many cases, simply locking up and taking the opportunity away from offenders is enough to stop the crime.

The 9 pm Routine is a campaign that began in Pasco County, Florida, and is now used by police agencies across North America to remind citizens to protect themselves and their property. The CPS is joining in on the routine and encourages Calgarians to do the same. “The routine is simple,” says Sgt. Matt Baker of the CPS Centralized Break and Enter Teams. “Every night before going to bed we want all citizens to get in the habit of double checking that their vehicles, property and residence are secure. Offenders will often go down a street checking vehicles and houses for doors left open. By simply locking your door you could avoid waking up to an intruder in your home.” The routine recommends:

  • Removing valuables from vehicles.
  • Ensuring vehicles are locked, windows are closed, and. if possible, parked in a garage.
  • Closing garage doors and windows.
  • Locking any doors in the garage, including those leading into a house.
  • Checking that all house doors – front, back, side, and garage – are locked.
  • Ensuring all windows are shut.
  • Turning on an exterior light.

For more information on safety and security in Discovery Ridge, visit the Safety and Security page on our community website.