Thank you to everyone who attended the Community Safety Meeting just prior to the November 20th AGM. Based on the turnout, it is clear crime and safety is a major concern for residents of Hounsfield Heights and Briar Hill and this was a good first step in coming together as a community to fight the issues affecting our neighbourhood. Some of the issues brought forward include safety in Lion’s Park and around the LRT station and mall, a lack of lighting, intoxicated people in the park and at the playground, found needles and general theft.
The HH-BH Community Association is creating a Safety Committee to look further into these issues and is actively recruiting members from the community to sit on the committee. Please contact Michelle LeGrandeur or Jason Scratch at community.safety@hh-bh.ca to find out how you can help.
In the meantime, there are a few steps we can all take to protect ourselves and our community:
– Get to know your neighbours and look out for each other
– Make sure your outside lights are working
– Lock your doors
– REPORT, REPORT, REPORT – the more calls police get, the more resources will come our way.
So how do you do that?
9-1-1: If you believe that anyone’s safety is in jeopardy and/or if you see a violent or criminal situation occurring.
Calgary Police Services Non-emergency Line (403) 266-1234: If for any reason you feel that the situation would be better dealt with by the police but there are no threats to anyone’s safety. Police will attend on a lesser priority response time and address the situation.
Alpha House – DOAP Team (403) 998-7388 (Operates 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. (22 hours/day; 7 days a week): If you observe individuals who appears to be intoxicated, loitering, trespassing, or sleeping in an area that they should not be but otherwise appear peaceful and not aggressive.
If you find a NEEDLE:
In January 2019, Alpha House launched their Needle Response Team that can be reached at 403-796-5334 or needle@alphahousecalgary.com. The needle response team will respond to needles on public and private property Monday-Friday 0800-1800.
Calgary Fire Department continues to respond to needle debris on public property or needles that pose safety risk on private property (school yards and playgrounds). Calgary Fire Department can be contacted by calling 9-1-1 or the non-emergency line at 403-264-1022.
Crime Stoppers if you want to remain anonymous: 1-800-222-8477
Please pass on to any neighbours!
For further information contact admin@hh-bh.ca