Crime mapping to continue in Red Deer
The community crime mapping tool pilot project introduced by The City of Red Deer and RCMP last July is getting new life.
On Monday, city council heard that the publicly accessible crime map will continue to operate for the foreseeable future.
The map utilizes RCMP technology to report on five types of property crime, including break and enter, mischief, theft from motor vehicle, theft of motor vehicle, and theft over/under $5,000.
“There was some trepidation with providing this for the community because it might affect property value, and some community groups were concerned it would have [other] impacts on their community, but we’ve heard nothing but positive comments and feedback,” said Paul Goranson, General Manager of Utilities and Protective Services.