Cpl. Pat Bryant, the Central Saanich Police Youth Resource Officer, is a veteran police officer with nearly 24 years of police experience. This is his first installment of his new ” Youth Resource Officer” blog.
Teen Depression is a serious matter in our Community, one that we must not over look. Understanding what Teen Depression is and what to look for is our first step in helping our Youth. Depression can lead our Teens to suicide or attempting suicide. Communication with our Teens is an important part of a successful and healthy relationship.
Feb 12
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From the Sergeant’s Desk
Few people are aware of the close working relationship we have with the Sidney RCMP. They see us as being two distinct agencies. Yet, in the minds of those of us in the profession, there are no distinctive borders when it comes to providing security and protection, particularly for people who live on the Saanich Peninsula. Last week is one of many examples of how our two agencies continually work together and pool our resources to get things done.
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Feb 12
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Keeping Our Kids Safe Online
Every two weeks, one of our Brentwood Community Police volunteers will be providing a submission to the Volunteer Blog. Each story will be written to enhance our community’s knowledge on Crime Prevention Tips or safety related ideas. The first submission is from Coreen, who has provided some well researched guidelines to help parents and guardians navigate the world wide web with their children. Thank-you Coreen.
The web is a wonderful resource for children, however can also pose risks and hazards. The following tips and strategies will educate parents, teachers and anyone else who would like to better understand the good, the bad and the ugly about the web, and will provide the tools and resources needed to improve your child’s safety on the Internet.
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Central Saanich Police Service is advising our community of a daytime residential Break and Enter that occurred yesterday afternoon in the 6900blk of Central Saanich Road. This incident follows a previous residential Break and Enter reported last week in the 7400blk of East Saanich Road.
At yesterday’s Break and Enter it appears the culprit(s) entered the home via a window and ransacked the house. Stolen items include computer equipment, jewelry and liquor. Police investigators and Forensic Identification Specialists are reviewing the evidence and the investigation is ongoing. Central Saanich Police Service is asking the public to be on the look out for any suspicious activity and report it to police immediately.
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY THAT COULD BE SIGNS OF A BREAK AND ENTER:
The Central Saanich Police Service is asking parents of teenagers to have a conversation with their kids tonight about the drug ecstasy.
Last week, Central Saanich Police officers responded to drug overdose at a house party in Saanichton. When emergency crews arrived, a teenage boy was found in medical distress from taking the drug ecstasy. At this party there were several under age youth and all were drinking alcohol.
Central Saanich Police Service is asking our E-Alert community to help us solve a daytime Break and Enter that occurred in the 7400 block of East Saanich Road on Wednesday Feb 1, 2012. It appears that between 08:00 and 12 noon the culprit(s) forced open a window to gain access to the residence. After breaking in, the culprit(s) removed the family dog, a Labrador retriever, from the house and put him outside.
SAILBOAT LOCATED.
If you are out on the water this weekend, the Central Saanich Police Service is asking you to be on the look out for a stolen sailboat.
The boat is described as a 26’ blue and white HAIDA “SJAHBANDAR” with 14K39917 on the side. It has blue sail covers and a grey stripe along the side. The boat was moored in Brentwood Bay and was last seen by the owner in mid January. The value of the boat is approximately $ 4500.
CENTRAL SAANICH POLICE SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASE
JANUARY 19, 2012
Central Saanich Police Service is conducting an independent investigation into a complaint made as a result of a 2009 arrest by a RCMP officer in Nanaimo BC. The Central Saanich Police Service received this request from the RCMP on Friday January 13th 2012 and the matter is being investigated by the CSPS Detective Division.
Cpl. Pat Bryant, Media Liaison Officer for Central Saanich Police Service states “we commenced our investigation immediately after receiving this request, we are committed to completing it as quickly and thoroughly as possible”.
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Jan 12
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Snow Conditions – Drive Smart
Snow can mean many things to many people. Some wake up in awe of how it changes the landscape while others wake up in angst at the thought of driving to work or school. While the kids love it and are happy to play in it all day long, local roads can be challenging for motorists.
Jan 12
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Ten Things a Burglar Won’t Tell You!
- Yes, I really do look for newspapers piled up on the driveway.
- I always knock first. If you answer, I’ll ask for directions somewhere or offer to clean your gutters (or what ever excuse I have thought up). If you don’t answer the door – I often go around back and break in where there is less chance of being seen.
- Of course I look familiar – sometimes I do other “work”. I was here just last week cleaning your windows, power washing your driveway, or weeding your garden.
- A loud TV or radio can be a better deterrent than the best alarm system.
- Sometimes I work at night – but I hate those bright motion sensors that light me up when I am prowling your property!