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Red Deer RCMP and City seeking public input on Annual Policing Plan

Jan 13, 2024 | 11:26 AM

Red Deer RCMP and The City of Red Deer want to know what you think should be part of the 2024-2026 Annual Policing Plan.

The APP outlines local priorities for RCMP to focus on over a two-year period, and incorporates crime data along with public feedback.

“We are asking all community members to share their experiences with us,” says Superintendent Holly Glassford, Officer in Charge for the Red Deer RCMP detachment. “While crime statistics and data are the foundation to our policing priorities, it is also incredibly important that we understand what Red Deerians are experiencing so our policing priorities reflect the needs of our community.”

The new APP will be in effect starting April 1.

The previous APP identified three priorities: enhanced police response and visibility, property crime reduction, and increased engagement with community partners.

“We have had great success with the 2022-24 plan’s policing priorities,” says Superintendent Glassford. “We’re looking forward to getting the results of this survey, as it will help us understand how our policing initiatives have changed the way Red Deerians are experiencing safety in our community.”

Residents can take a survey to share their thoughts at reddeer.ca/app until Feb. 9.