City centre cop shop opens doors with crime prevention series

Richmond's newest community police station has opened, right in the heart of the city centre.

Lock Out Auto Crime, Speed Watch, Block Watch and Pedestrian Safety are just a few of the crime prevention programs being administered at the new City Centre Community Police Station on No. 3 and Lansdowne roads.

"The location of this station is ideal," said Supt. Rendall Nesset, of Richmond RCMP.

"It ensures we have a strong, highly visible police presence in our city centre while also providing a centralized, convenient work space that supports a variety of important community policing crime prevention initiatives."

The new station will host a series of drop-in information sessions from Sept. 17 and 21. Each day will focus on a different crime prevention program.

- Monday, Sept. 17: 3-6 p.m.: Child identification;

- Tuesday, Sept. 18: 3-6 p.m.: Meet a police officer with police vehicle, Block Watch, Victim Services, opportunities for volunteers, meet auxiliary constables;

- Wednesday, Sept.19: 3-6 p.m.: Police officer and ATV and/or Kubota vehicle;

- Thursday, Sept. 20; 2-3 p.m.: Official opening ceremony, public invited;

- Friday, Sept. 21: 3-6 p.m.: Bike safety and engraving.