Archive for January, 2010
2010 A New Odyssey
Happy New Year and all the very best to our readership and contributors. With another year ahead, we hope to provide some valuable insight and continue to share information and resources that promote Safe Communities & Neighbourhoods throughout the world. An odyssey can be defined as a voyage marked by many changes of fortune or an intellectual quest. This first blog posting for 2010 and the title I chose seem fitting as there is much more to learn about crime prevention and various issues that lead to crime and loss in our communities. Each and every one of us play an important role in crime reduction and improving community safety. What will your contribution for 2010 be?
Setting some realistic goals for the upcoming year is important, especially considering the current economic conditions. For example, the City of Red Deer has been taking a very responsible approach to their budget and will be holding the line! It’s going to be a tough budget, but it’s necessary and it will be for many other communities around the world. Sometimes, taking a hard line approach like this can be a good thing for everyone. It certainly demands creativity and hard work due to financial restraints and capacity issues surrounding staffing.
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