Crime Prevention

Winnipeg is a pretty fantastic place to be during the summer months. If you are like me, you love doing the hometown tourist thing, visiting… Read More »Summertime safety in the city

9-1-1 has long been a trusted lifeline between you and the emergency services you require. That will never change.  Whether to report a medical emergency… Read More »When you have an emergency!

She was in her early 80s, very independent, and always proud to help where she could.  So, it was no real surprise to those who… Read More »The scammers are out there: what you need to know to avoid being taken

By James Hamm When we started to write this column, we thought this is the perfect time of year for folks to think about the… Read More »Mitigate break-ins at your home

They say love is blind and, in its most altruistic sense, that is a wonderful notion.  But, it’s also a reason we need to be… Read More »Watch out for romance scams – never send money to on-line lovers!

2020! May we look forward with clarity and good decisions in mind. May we look back with sound hindsight so we may learn from the… Read More »Auto theft

Watch your possessions in the Christmas frenzy Ho. Ho. Hold on to your holiday shopping, or at the very least make sure it’s safely tucked… Read More »‘Tis the season to be thievin’

This past summer, investigators were alerted to a rash of stolen debit cards resulting from a group of fraudsters.  Most often the crimes were committed… Read More »Be aware of your surroundings