Protect your home while on vacation

August 2022Vernon Crime Prevention GroupBlock WatchProtect your home while on vacation For many people, summer means vacation and a vacation can mean leaving your home for a longer period of time than usual.Many people who go on vacation wonder if their house will be...

Stay Safe and Cool

July 27, 2022 City of Vernon Prepare For the Heat Wave City encourages residents and visitors to take precautions and prepare for heat wave The City of Vernon is encouraging all residents, businesses and visitors to prepare for an extended period of hot weather this...

Boat and Trailer Theft Prevention

July 2022 Vernon Crime Prevention Group Block Watch Boat and Trailer Theft Prevention The mobility—and value—of boats makes them a tempting target, says Charles Fort, Boat U.S. Magazine’s associate editor. This is especially true when boats are on a trailer, he warns;...

The 9pm Routine

May 2022 Vernon Crime Prevention Group Block Watch The 9pm Routine The 9pm 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 routine is...

Preventing Auto Crime

April 2022 Vernon Crime Prevention Group Block Watch Preventing Auto Crime Auto crime is a persistent threat in B.C.; help protect your vehicle by identifying risks and taking away opportunities for thieves. According to police data, 46,600 vehicles were broken into...

Distracted Driving

March 2022 Vernon Crime Prevention Group Block Watch Distracted Driving “Leave the Phone Alone”… March is Distracted Driving awareness. It is illegal and dangerous to use hand-held cell phones and other portable electronic devices (PEDs) when driving. If you are...