Archive for September, 2011
Summer Flashbacks 2011
Cochrane Street Piano
Well, it’s back to the business of blogging now that I’ve taken a summer break and enjoyed some terrific weather here in Red Deer, Alberta. There were plenty of interesting things to see and do and I even spent a little time in Santa Monica, California recently. Special thanks to Crime Prevention coordinators Lauralee and Suzie of the Santa Monica Police Department for allowing me to meet some of their Watch personnel and setting up a ride-along for me with patrol officer Blake Cooper. It’s a very progressive police service with dedicated, well-trained officers that work closely with their community to serve and protect. You will soon be able to follow the Santa Monica PD on Twitter.
It was great to see another successful summer launch of the Ross Street Piano here in Red Deer and a 2nd street piano provided for the residents of Cochrane, Alberta. Their initiative was the result of two Mount Royal University students studying criminology, with a little help from their professor. Randi Boulton, a young rising star who has always supported our local project in Red Deer was happy to provide the entertainment for their event on August 7th. Many passersby enjoyed the music and it will be something their community can now enjoy annually. Who says that you need to reinvent the wheel to produce great results. Through all of this I’ve somehow ended up with a new nickname and you can read about that in this summers edition of Red Deer Living Magazine.
There are some great crime prevention conferences just ahead. In Calgary this coming Wednesday, the Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association will be holding their event with a great lineup of speakers and you can still register. You can also attend The Anti Graffiti Symposium (TAGS) in Edmonton this October 18 & 19 and learn more about this important community issue. I will be attending both events with various colleagues and encourage you to join us.
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